If you're feeling disappointed about not winning one of the prizes in the Reunion Gift Certificate Raffle, you've got another chance...actually 2 chances, one for reunion attendees and one for everybody! Both raffles are open now through May 21st.

ION Outback Explorer Reunion Raffle "An all-terrain, any weather speaker for all-day music!" The ION Outback Explorer Bluetooth speaker will be used at the reunion for Thursday evening's Salsa Dancing on the deck and in the "Rec Center" for tunes powered by YOU.  After that, the lucky Brat with the winning raffle ticket will get to take it home to enjoy indoors, poolside, at the beach...wherever!  Raffle tickets are $5 each. Open to reunion attendees Winner will be announced before Sunday banquet.  You must be present to win.

"Travelers" (Musafirin) A trio of hand-stenciled, patterned camels. Each camel is stenciled in a dark bronze metallic paint on heavy, decorative paper and is mounted in a ready-to-hang, 8.5"x11" clip frame.  Hang together as a herd or spread the cameliciousness around your home! Open to ALL Brats, not just reunion attendees. Raffle tickets are $5 each. Item will be mailed to winner.

We have our lucky winners from the Reunion Gift Certificate Raffle!  Congratulations to Linda, Barbara, and Glen!  And shukran to all our participants for supporting ABI.  We all get to eat the proceeds at the Friday Night Reception!

	1st prize - Linda Richardson-Rednour 1 complimentary weekend stay certificate (2 nights) from Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Marina. Includes breakfast for two and may be used during reunion.
	2nd prize - Barbara Deines-Martin $100 gift certificate for dinner at the hotel's Nanking Asian Grill, "modern Asian cuisine with a view."
	3rd prize - Glen Power BrAt Ghutra Fun Pack: authentic tasseled ghutra, ghutra tote, ghutra print tumbler, 5 ghutra ballpoint pens, BrAt coffee mug, and BrAt sports towel.

We have had several changes on the Board this term.  To bring you up to date on the comings and goings:

New to the board is Caroline Homolka-Masters (RT '84) who has been appointed to a Director at Large position.  Caroline has 30 years of professional sales experience and has served on several boards as a Fundraising Chair. We are looking forward to working with her!

Annie Oskam (DH '72), resigned her position as Reunion Oversight Director.  Annie joined the board in 2011 as a Director at Large then took on the role of Reunion Oversight Director in 2013.  Liz Germani (RT '84), who was serving as a Director at Large, has been appointed as Annie's replacement for the remainder of this term.

Duane Hopple also left the Board after serving since 2009, first as Database Director then Vice President.  The V.P. position is currently vacant.

A warm "ahlaan wasahlaan" to Caroline and a big "shukran" to those departed board members for their many hours of service to the organization and to those Brats who answered our call for nominations and expressed interest in serving this next term!

Our special "early bird" online raffle for reunion attendees is back! Those who register for the reunion by the early registration deadline (3/31/2017 CDT) are eligible to participate in the drawing to win one (or more) of 3 different prizes. 

Tickets are $5 each. We will pull a name for each prize, so be sure to buy at least 3!  You could win more than one prize!

Please read all rules carefully and good luck!

Stay tuned for details on some pre-reunion online raffles we have in store!

Interested in volunteering for the Aramco Brats, Inc. Board of Directors? You may not realize it, but ABI is run by Brats just like you. Future officers and volunteers are needed for the 2017-2019 term. Submit your nomination online by February 19, 2017.

Elected Positions

The following positions will be elected by popular vote on May 27, 2017:

• President 
• Vice President 
• Secretary 
• Treasurer
  

Appointed Positions

The following positions are appointed by the elected officers on November 1, 2017:

• At Large Director 
• Database Director 
• Nominations Director 
• Publications Director 
• Reunion Oversight Director 
• Website Director
  

Responsibilities for board positions are outlined here. Most volunteer work is done via conference call and/or by email in approximately 1-3 hours per month. The board meets in person twice per term - once at the reunion and once during the off-year. Time commitment and meeting frequency increase with the planning cycle for the Bi-Annual Brat Reunion.

To be consider for any of the positions above, submit your nomination online by February 19, 2017.

If you are interested in learning more about becoming an ABI Board Member or volunteering in a short-term capacity, please contact us!

If you're a Brat musician who lives in Florida and will likely attend the reunion, we need your help! Please contact Hirath who is coordinating our garage band setup.  Shukran in advance!

2017 Reunion registration will go live later this month, so stay tuned!  You will be receiving an announcement and link to the activity schedule to help you plan your trip.  

Registration will be open to "Supporting" and "Sustaining" members, so now is the perfect time to tune up your membership level and update your contact information!

If you aren't yet a member, it's super easy to sign up!

We are so excited to see everyone in warm, sunny Fort Lauderdale!  Be there!

Commissary Highlights Bulletin for November 15, 1980 - a recipe for Ratatouille Crepes, parking lot wars, pumpkin art pilfering.

Commissary Highlights Bulletin for November 30, 1980 - Food safety testing, a historic food fight, and a recipe for a holiday Jalapeño Cheese Ball.