President's Message


Greetings one and all...I hope the new year finds you in good spirits and health, now that the Christmas bills have receded, and only happy holiday memories remain. My year was a great pleasure, with the addition of two more grandchildren, bringing the total to nine...that'll keep you thinking young.

Now, on to what we have to look forward to...our September convention in Scottsdale, AZ. Ed and Vicki spent several days there recently, making final arrangements for our selection of tours, the results of which are in this edition...I think you will find them appealing.  One  of  the  best  items  is  the hotel  itself,  the  COTTONWOOD  RESORTS

AND SUITES. you can go to :www.scottsdalecottonwoods.com and view all the amenities by paging thru the tabs below the pictures on each page.  You may be able to plan out your entire activities there.

We have tried to furnish a "GUEST RANCH" experience for all (without the horses of course), and at prices that are truly "moderate". In addition, the many benefits add to the value and ambiance of both the hotel facilities, and Scottsdale itself...ladies please note the SPA that is available just steps away. The hotel has golf carts available to take you around the on-site locations, and I'll bet they will all have TWA signs on them.

Now it's up to you...to step up and fill out the registration forms in this edition and send them in.

The Phoenix area has always been a favorite with TWA'ers and our TARPA group for many years...and now to be able to spend time together in the jewel of Scottsdale with many friends should be more than you can resist...this may be one of our best convention get-togethers ever.

This might be an opportunity to entice one or two of your buddies...TARPA members or not, to join you here, and rekindle past memories of our glory days. The hotel is even offering the same rates on several days before and after the convention.

In this issue you will find the minutes of both our Board of Directors meeting in Baltimore, and the General Membership annual meeting on the ship during our September 2009 cruise and convention. Jeff has promised to display the group picture taken on the ship, so look at all those smiling faces, and imagine yourself among them...no...don't imagine, come to Scottsdale and BE THERE.

Cheers,

Guy