Year
2010 Annual Gathering
22nd
Annual Gathering April 22 - 25
O'Leno
State Park
The 2010 Annual
Florida Park Service Alumni Association gathering
will be at O'Leno State Park on April 22 - 25.
This year the FPSAA is honored to sponsor one of the
Florida Park Service's events to celebrate the 75th
Anniversary of the FPS. It will include a work
day, a time capsule burying and the annual meeting
and auction. The work day will involve
repairing a bridge at O'Leno. The annual
meeting and auction will be held on Saturday (24th).
Itinerary and
Accommodation information:
The 2010 Annual Reunion will be one
you won’t want to miss. The Alumni is partnering
with the
Division to celebrate the 75
th
Anniversary
of the Florida Park Service. Below is an itinerary
for the
scheduled activities.
Apr 22, Thursday
1pm to 5pm - Commemorative Workday project
6pm - Dinner– Compliments of
Friends
of O'Leno
Apr
23, Friday
8am to 11am - Continue Commemorative Workday project
Lunch - On Your own
1pm to 2pm - FPS Time Capsule Ceremony
3pm to 5pm - Board Meetings
6pm - Dinner
7pm - Program by Jim Stevenson
Apr 24, Saturday
9:00am - Registration & Get Re-acquainted
9:30am - Annual Business Meeting
12:00 -2:00 - Lunch, visiting & Silent Auction
2:30-4:30 -
Live
Auction -
Remember to bring your hand made &
collectable items for the Auction.
This is the primary fundraiser for the James Cook
Memorial Relief Fund. Also come prepared to buy some
of these treasures and support the cause.
6:00pm - Dinner
The park has set aside some
campsites and the rustic cabins at the group camp.
In order to reserveeither a cabin or campsite, call
the O’Leno Administrative office at (386) 454-4201
ask to speak to
Suzetta or Morgan. Please identify yourself as
being involved with the Florida Park Service Alumni
weekend event. For those of you that prefer more
comfy accommodations, here are a few nearby
motels.
High Springs Country Inn
520 N.W. Santa Fe Blvd., High
Springs, FL 32643 (386) 454-1565
Room Rates: $42 + tax for a single room; $57 + tax
for a double room
Located on 441 in High Springs across the street
from the Fleetwood diner. Six rooms (4 double and 2
single) are blocked under the name of “Florida
Park Service”. Reservations need to be made by
March
31
st.
They are often full on weekends.
Two other motels but rooms have not
been blocked:
Red Carpet Inn
14113 S. US Hwy 441, Lake City, FL
32024 (386) 755-9311
Room Rates: $40 + tax for 2 people
Located on the south side of I-75 exit #414 (441/41
Lake City/High Springs). Next door to Subway and
across the street from a Huddle House. If calling
for reservations, mention “Florida Park Service”
for $40
rate.
Travelodge
Hwy 41/441 Lake City, FL (386)
752-7582
Room Rate: $50 + tax for double room
Located on the north side of I-75 exit #414 (441/41
Lake City/High Springs).
They are usually not full.
Thank you for taking a few moments
to register so we have a head count for food. Please
provide the requested information below and mail the
form along with your check, payable to
FPSAA, no later than April 16
th
to:
Tom Linley, FPSAA Treasurer
2015 Chowkeebin Nene
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 878-7959
E-Mail: tom@linley.us
After April 16
th,
please bring check or cash to the gathering.
You can also register online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JSQTSCQ
Please Print and mail information
below or register online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JSQTSCQ
Name:
________________________________________________
Please indicate number in party for
each activity below.
We look forward to getting connected
and having fun!
Thank You
Friday, Dinner
Spaghetti, Salad & Bread # of Adults ___________
X $10.00 $ ___________
# of Children _________ X $6.00 $ ___________
Saturday, Lunch
Cold cut sandwiches &
fixins
# of Adults ___________ X $8.00 $ ___________# of
Children _________ X $6.00 $ ___________
Saturday, Dinner
Barbeque & other stuff # of Adults ___________ X
$12.00 $ ___________# of Children _________ X $8.00
$ ___________
Total
$
___________
Thursday, Workday
Dinner # of Adults ___________ X
$0.00 $ ___________# of Children _________