Updated letter I sent out

Dear family,

            I wanted to send along an update on the family reunion since there have been many questions and concerns. Originally I sent out a letter at Christmas time regarding payment and dates. However after discussing information with a few relatives I have been informed I need to change a few things. In order for our reunions to continue we have to charge for the sites so that whoever takes over next time will have enough money to work with for the following year’s reunion. The wonderful part is that we are giving a discount so you don’t have to pay the whole amount and you don’t have to pay a reservation fee.

            The dates are still the same arrive July 21^st leave July 24^th Wallowa Lake Oregon

Breakdown on payment: (this is for all the nights not per night)

            RV sites $45.00

            Tent sites $30.00

Food: Adult 18 and up $25.00                 11-17^th $15.00

           5-10 $10.00 and 4 and under are free

                

So an example might be my family---

            EX:  Tammy, Mark, Ambria 10, Saige 8, Rylan 5

45.00+25.00+25.00+10.00+10.00+10.00=125.00

There are only 4 RV sites left , there were 7, 3 have already been claimed (there are now only 2 RV sites left). However if you do not get an RV site you may still be able to bring a small camper, you just wouldn’t have electricity. We also may be able to run electricity from some of the electrical ones to the tents. The sites have lots of room in the back for extra tents.

            Remember you do still have the option of lodging in town at Wallowa lake or Joseph, but it will be at your own expense. All the cabins, inns, hotels in Wallowa Lake are very close to the campground.

            Boats with motors are permitted at Wallowa Lake so you are welcome to bring them. There is plenty to do around town in Wallowa Lake. 

            Please check out the blog site we made for the reunion. This site will have information and pictures of what wallow lake looks like. You do not have to have an account to look at this site-only if you want to comment (if you choose to make an account it is free). The site is ettasmithreunion.blogspot.com or you can contact us on face book or through e-mail Tamdaqueen@hotmail.com. If you have any questions please call me at 541-490-1196 or 541-490-3327

            Meals that will be provided are as follows

Friday Breakfast

            Lunch

            Dinner

Saturday Breakfast

            Lunch

            Dinner

Sunday Breakfast

            **if you arrive earlier or stay later all other meals would need to be provided from you. Also you may want to bring snacks for children; if they are anything like mine they think they need snacks 3-5 times a day.

We would appreciate if every child of Grandma’s informs their children. I will send letters to everyone I have an address for but after that it is up to you to get them what they need.

            We would also really encourage everyone to send an updated photo of each individual family (not as a whole but as separate families EX: Each of Uncle Joe and Aunt Kathy’s children would send a photo of their families). Even if you aren’t able to attend the family reunion we would appreciate these for a fun chart we are planning on making. You can e-mail, face book (tag), or send it regular mail.

            Again we would like to have at least ½ your payment by April 1^st 2011 and all by June 1^st 2011. You can make Checks payable to Mark or Tammy Brennan and note on it REUNION. We are constantly on the lookout for good grocery deals that we can buy in advance so the more $$$$ we have turned in the more food we can supply-yummy yummy.

                        ****Animals are permitted as long as they stay on a leash****

Thanks again and I hope I am answering the questions you might have.

Tammy Brennan

Again if you have questions or concerns please feel free to ask me we want this to be enjoyable for everyone.

Here are a few things that you can do in Wallowa Lake besides enjoy family time and relaxation.

1. Swim
2. Fish-with Washington License
3. Hike/walk
4. Check out the deer all over
5. Walk in Neighboring Historical Joseph Oregon
6. Sun bathe
7. float down the creek/river (inner tubes, little rocky but fun)
8. $Rent a boat

BOAT RENTALS	Hourly Rate	5 Hour Rate	Daily Rate
PADDLE BOAT (up to three people)	$15.00	N/A	N/A
KAYAK OR CANOE (two people max.)	$15.00	N/A	N/A
15 FT. 6HP MOTOR BOAT (four people max.)	$25.00	$60	$100
15.5 FT. 6HP MOTOR BOAT (four people max.)	$30.00	$90	$150
15 FT. 8HP MOTOR BOAT (five people max.)	$35.00	$105	$175
16 FT. 15HP MOTOR BOAT (five people max.) - MUST BE 21** w/ BOATER CARD	$45.00	$135	$225
21 FT. 40HP MOTOR BOAT (ten people max.) - MUST BE 21** w/ BOATER CARD.  No pets, alcohol, fishing or smoking allowed.	$70.00	$210	$350
14 FT. ROW BOAT (four people max.)	$15.00	N/A	N/A

15FT & 15 1/2 FT 6 HP MOTORIZED BOAT - MUST BE 18 with a current Driver's License

9. $ mini golf (yes golfers you may only use this field)
10. $go carts
11. $ping pong
12. $arcades
13. $Horse rides   Hourly $30.00 2 hours $60.00 ½ day $90.00
14. $ Ride the tram age 18-61 26.00, age 65+ 23.00, 12-17 $21.00, 4-11 $17.00 0-3 Free
15. $Parasailing   400ft solo $55 600ft $65, Tandem $85 400ft, $100 600ft and 10$ for observers on the boat.
16. ride bikes/scooters (if you bring them)
17. play volleyball
18. play at the park                                    

               Activities that have a $ means they cost                                                                          money-not provided