RPCV Raj writes...

Well, the details are finally settled! Come one, come all to the Peace Corps-Ecuador 10th (give or take) Reunion! Everyone is welcomed - significant others, children, and friends. People are coming from Portland, Scandanavia, Grenada, and even from New Jersey!!! Here are the details...

DINNER...
Buffet is to start at 8pm on 5/31/08 at Barzola Restaurant in Jackson Heights (map link). There will be an appetizer, choice of entree, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverage, which will cost about $26 (plus tip), with cash bar. Sometime around 10pm or so, an Ecuadorian Karaoke DJ sets up and the place turns into more of a dance club. Then we can dance and drink the night away.

HOTEL...
I'm recommending the Pod Hotel (www.thepodhotel.com) in mid-town Manhattan. Kind of like a hip trendy Maple, it seems, and prices as good as anywhere else. But call them and reserve fast! It is a popular place and is filling up fast for that weekend! They don't offer any specific group rate, so just call and book now! Or if you prefer another option, give Edward Marshall a call at 917-207-9747 for ideas.

ARRIVING EARLY???
Edward Marshall is throwing a party Friday night at his place - 100 West 81st Street, #5A, NY,NY 10024 (phone 917-207-9747). Then maybe some kind of BYOB gathering in Central Park Saturday afternoon??? DETAILS ON THESE TO FOLLOW - CHECK BACK A LITTLE LATER.

MOST IMPORTANTLY...
I need to confirm an exact head count and put down a large deposit for the restaurant. So I need you to commit by sending me $40 per person (to cover food, tips, incidentals, and Paypal fees) by midnight Thursday 5/22/08. If you have a Paypal account, pay me using rajayyagari@gmail.com as my account ID. If you don't have a Paypal account, email me with the number attending and I will send you a Paypal email invoice. I will of course refund any unused money if we go under budget.

So come on over and join us... Tengan la bondad. No sean malitos...