Canyon Lake Picnic

Saturday, June 14, 2008

You are Invited to our annual summer outing at Canyon Lake

All USAFA graduates, their families, and friends are cordially invited to our annual summer outing at Canyon Lake. 

All grads and guests are welcome—you don’t have to be a chapter or AOG member, so please pass copies of this flyer to other grads you know.

WHEN: Saturday, June 14, 2008, 11:00 AM ‘til dusk (Come anytime. Stay as long as you like.) 

WHERE: Ft Sam Houston Recreation Area at Canyon Lake (Maps Below) We’re at Pavilion # 2.

Phone: from the 210 area code: 830-226-5357 (no fee)   outside the 210 area code: 1-888-882-9878

Good website:  Click Here

GPS Coordinates: 29.889613, -98.219311

Directions: I-35 at exit 191 (Farm road 306), continue 17 miles through Canyon City until you see the sign for Fort Sam Houston Recreation Area. Make a left onto Jacob Creek Park Rd, center is 1/2 mile down on the right. Entrance is well marked. 

FOOD: Hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, and all the fixings, soft drinks and beer will be provided. (Please let us know if you’d like to help cook, or help in any way.)

You Can Bring:     Dessert - Odd numbered classes.

                         Any other dish (Chips, Salad, fruit, etc.) - Even numbered classes. 

FACILITIES: Picnic tables just off of the swimming area.  Facilities are a bit limited, compared to the Air Force area – meaning port-a-potties, instead of rest rooms.  We will erect a changing tent.  :-)  Small PX located on-site.

You Can Bring:   Lawn chairs (there really is a “lawn”); grilling utensils. 

ACTIVITIES: “Party Barge” pontoon boat reserved for our use. Rides all day! Also, two themed paddle boats will be ours to use for a couple of hours.  Fishing boats and jet skis for rent by the hour or day (rent before 2 p.m.).  Volleyball, horseshoes, hiking trail, playground, and protected swimming area.

You Can Bring:  Volleyballs (sand pits available); lawn games; swim floats. 

COST: Picnic/Food FREE for Alamo AOG Members & their spouses, FREE for kids… $5 for everyone else

ENTRANCE FEE TO PARK: $5 per vehicle, for DoD ID card holders and dependents; $7 per vehicle for DoD ID card holders sponsoring up to 6 non DoD guests.  (If you do NOT have a military ID card of some sort, please let Kay know ahead of time so she can arrange for a “sponsor” for you.  If you arrive at the park unaware, the staff will still be able to call her to send someone to let you in.) 

WHO to contact if you have questions:  Kay Grosinske - 536-6451; Audra Lyons – 565-4999

(For that day, Kay’s cell phone number is 627-4659.) 

NOTE: We will be there rain or shine. It may be raining in San Antonio but beautiful at the lake. Come on out!   Please RSVP via e-mail, mail or phone, so we know how much grub to buy…but you can pay at the lake if you don't send in your RSVP/check in time.

Please detach and mail by June 10, 2008 to: 

Kay Grosinske, 10835 Laurel Creek, Converse, TX 78109

Or, RSVP via e-mail to:  kay.grosinske@us.af.mil

Make checks payable to: Alamo Area AOG

Names:________________________________________________________________

Would you like to help cook?               Yes                  No                   Maybe             (Circle One)

Do you plan to bring a boat?                 Ski Boat           Sailboat            Other               No

Do you have a boating safety certification (to help drive the pontoon boat)?       Yes      No

_____Non-Member Adults @ $5.00 each       =     $ _________ Enclosed

_____Alamo AOG Members & Spouses are FREE

_____Kids (FREE)

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