Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
FESSLER REUNION – 2010
Ponoka, Alberta
July 30 – August 2, 2010
Families are like fudge... mostly sweet with a few nuts.
-- Author Unknown
We invite you to join us at the 2010 Fessler Family Reunion. As always, we promise great food and a great time to visit and reconnect with relatives from across Canada and the United States.
This year, we have chosen Ponoka, Alberta as the site for our get together; Ponoka is located in the heart of Central Alberta amongst the vast industries of cattle, farming and oil business.
Enclosed you will find a Registration Form, a Souvenir Order Form and information on accommodations. The Registration Form and Souvenir Form need to be completed and returned to us, along with the appropriate payment, by May 15th, 2010. Cheques should be made payable to “Fessler Reunion”.
Registration Fees
The Registration Fee, which covers hall rental and all meals from Friday supper to Monday breakfast, are per person:
• Adults $30.00/person
• Students (6 to 18 years) $20.00/person
• Children (under 6) Free
Please put any additional info on the back of the registration form if needed.
Souvenirs
We have chosen some nice quality apparel to pick from! All clothing will include some new Fessler 2010 Reunion Branding. The stitching is going to be as unobtrusive as possible, usually a tone-on-tone coloring. It would be great if any of you creative Fesslers could send in a sketch of a new Crest or Logo Please use the order form provided, and we will have items ready for pick up on Friday evening.
Accommodations
You are responsible for making your own arrangements for accommodations. Below is a list of local motels and hotels and cost. Free camping is available at the Stampede grounds by the saloon. If you want services there are also sites available at the Stampede Grounds paid camping area just west of the grounds.
• Super 8 - blocked 12 rooms - 129.99 + tax - before June 30
• Stampeder - blocked 10 rooms - $109.99 + tax - before July 15
• Ponoka Stampede Campground – this is first come first serve.
Auction
We will once again be holding an auction. We encourage you to bring items to donate. The money raised goes to help defray Reunion costs; we donate any surplus to a worthy charity.
Family History Project
We are gathering photos of our Fessler Clan, if you have any old (or new) pictures of your family, please bring along a color photocopy, or e-mail to fesslerreunion@yahoo.com.
We are especially looking for pictures of generations past.
Activities
“Fessler Central” will be located at the Ponoka Stampede Grounds Stage Coach Saloon. It will be open from 3:00 pm on Friday through noon on Monday. More information on activities and sightseeing opportunities will be available here as well.
Some of our planned activities include:
Saturday
• Golf (sign up on registration sheet)
• Ponoka Swimming pool (bring your suits)
• Group photo at 4:00 pm. Family photos can be taken as well starting at 3:00
• AUCTION (bring your donated item)
• Dance
Sunday
• Hayride
• Family History Tour (we’ve rented a bus)
• Softball game (bring your glove!)
• The stampede grounds have some amateur rodeo’s going on so you can watch some of the good old western fun as well.
As always,
• The “job board” will be posted in the hall, please check it out to find out where and when you get to help out…..
• Please bring along some goodies to share at our desert table, homemade or otherwise welcome
For more information:
• Please call or email Tyler Fessler at 1-403-357-4401 or fess@shaw.ca
• www.ponoka.org
This website is a wealth of information regarding the history of the area, as well as points of interest, museums, info on the lakes, etc.
We are also online:
• E-mail us at: fesslerreunion@yahoo.com
• Facebook – Fessler Reunion 2010
• Blog – http://fesslerfamilyreunion.blogspot.com/
RETURN REGISTRATION FORM, ORDER FORMS AND CHEQUES TO:
(made payable to: Fessler Reunion)
Traci Chrysler
134 25015 Township Road 544A
Sturgeon County, Alberta
T8T 0B9
BY May 15 TH, 2010
Looking forward to seeing everyone the August long weekend!
The Fessler Reunion Planning Committee 2010
Ponoka, Alberta
July 30 – August 2, 2010
Families are like fudge... mostly sweet with a few nuts.
-- Author Unknown
We invite you to join us at the 2010 Fessler Family Reunion. As always, we promise great food and a great time to visit and reconnect with relatives from across Canada and the United States.
This year, we have chosen Ponoka, Alberta as the site for our get together; Ponoka is located in the heart of Central Alberta amongst the vast industries of cattle, farming and oil business.
Enclosed you will find a Registration Form, a Souvenir Order Form and information on accommodations. The Registration Form and Souvenir Form need to be completed and returned to us, along with the appropriate payment, by May 15th, 2010. Cheques should be made payable to “Fessler Reunion”.
Registration Fees
The Registration Fee, which covers hall rental and all meals from Friday supper to Monday breakfast, are per person:
• Adults $30.00/person
• Students (6 to 18 years) $20.00/person
• Children (under 6) Free
Please put any additional info on the back of the registration form if needed.
Souvenirs
We have chosen some nice quality apparel to pick from! All clothing will include some new Fessler 2010 Reunion Branding. The stitching is going to be as unobtrusive as possible, usually a tone-on-tone coloring. It would be great if any of you creative Fesslers could send in a sketch of a new Crest or Logo Please use the order form provided, and we will have items ready for pick up on Friday evening.
Accommodations
You are responsible for making your own arrangements for accommodations. Below is a list of local motels and hotels and cost. Free camping is available at the Stampede grounds by the saloon. If you want services there are also sites available at the Stampede Grounds paid camping area just west of the grounds.
• Super 8 - blocked 12 rooms - 129.99 + tax - before June 30
• Stampeder - blocked 10 rooms - $109.99 + tax - before July 15
• Ponoka Stampede Campground – this is first come first serve.
Auction
We will once again be holding an auction. We encourage you to bring items to donate. The money raised goes to help defray Reunion costs; we donate any surplus to a worthy charity.
Family History Project
We are gathering photos of our Fessler Clan, if you have any old (or new) pictures of your family, please bring along a color photocopy, or e-mail to fesslerreunion@yahoo.com.
We are especially looking for pictures of generations past.
Activities
“Fessler Central” will be located at the Ponoka Stampede Grounds Stage Coach Saloon. It will be open from 3:00 pm on Friday through noon on Monday. More information on activities and sightseeing opportunities will be available here as well.
Some of our planned activities include:
Saturday
• Golf (sign up on registration sheet)
• Ponoka Swimming pool (bring your suits)
• Group photo at 4:00 pm. Family photos can be taken as well starting at 3:00
• AUCTION (bring your donated item)
• Dance
Sunday
• Hayride
• Family History Tour (we’ve rented a bus)
• Softball game (bring your glove!)
• The stampede grounds have some amateur rodeo’s going on so you can watch some of the good old western fun as well.
As always,
• The “job board” will be posted in the hall, please check it out to find out where and when you get to help out…..
• Please bring along some goodies to share at our desert table, homemade or otherwise welcome
For more information:
• Please call or email Tyler Fessler at 1-403-357-4401 or fess@shaw.ca
• www.ponoka.org
This website is a wealth of information regarding the history of the area, as well as points of interest, museums, info on the lakes, etc.
We are also online:
• E-mail us at: fesslerreunion@yahoo.com
• Facebook – Fessler Reunion 2010
• Blog – http://fesslerfamilyreunion.blogspot.com/
RETURN REGISTRATION FORM, ORDER FORMS AND CHEQUES TO:
(made payable to: Fessler Reunion)
Traci Chrysler
134 25015 Township Road 544A
Sturgeon County, Alberta
T8T 0B9
BY May 15 TH, 2010
Looking forward to seeing everyone the August long weekend!
The Fessler Reunion Planning Committee 2010
Fessler Reunion 2010 - REGISTRATION FORM
(Please complete and return by May 15, 2010)
Family Group: ________________________________________________
Please list below all those who will be attending and calculate the Registration Fee.
ADULTS (18+ years)@ $30.00 each
STUDENTS (6 – 18 years)@ 20.00 each
CHILDREN (Under 6 years)No charge
Total Registration Fee = $ ________________________
Activities
Golf at Wolf Creek on Saturday ( includes Cart rental) Payment can be made at the Reunion.
Name 9 holes - $38.75 18 holes - $77.50
Total Activities Fee = $ ________________________
Souvenirs
T-Shirts $14.00
Kids SM_____ M_____ L_____
Adults SM_____ M_____ L_____ XL____
Golf Shirts $35.00 Black with option of Lime Green, Aqua, or Grey accent colors along the back sholders. Please indicate your color choice (LG, AQ or GR)
Mens SM______ M_____ L_____ XL_____ XXL____ XXL____ XXXL____
Ladies SM_____ M_____ L_____ XL_____
Short Brim Ball Caps (ladies) Quantity
Grey Camo $15.00
Black $15.00
Brown fancy $20.00
Ball Caps Quantity
regular $12.00
Total Souvenir Cost = $ ________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Registration fee + Activity Fee + Souvenir Fee = Total amount due: $___________________
(Please complete and return by May 15, 2010)
Family Group: ________________________________________________
Please list below all those who will be attending and calculate the Registration Fee.
ADULTS (18+ years)@ $30.00 each
STUDENTS (6 – 18 years)@ 20.00 each
CHILDREN (Under 6 years)No charge
Total Registration Fee = $ ________________________
Activities
Golf at Wolf Creek on Saturday ( includes Cart rental) Payment can be made at the Reunion.
Name 9 holes - $38.75 18 holes - $77.50
Total Activities Fee = $ ________________________
Souvenirs
T-Shirts $14.00
Kids SM_____ M_____ L_____
Adults SM_____ M_____ L_____ XL____
Golf Shirts $35.00 Black with option of Lime Green, Aqua, or Grey accent colors along the back sholders. Please indicate your color choice (LG, AQ or GR)
Mens SM______ M_____ L_____ XL_____ XXL____ XXL____ XXXL____
Ladies SM_____ M_____ L_____ XL_____
Short Brim Ball Caps (ladies) Quantity
Grey Camo $15.00
Black $15.00
Brown fancy $20.00
Ball Caps Quantity
regular $12.00
Total Souvenir Cost = $ ________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Registration fee + Activity Fee + Souvenir Fee = Total amount due: $___________________
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Registration forms are in the mail!!
I am mailing out the Registration and Information forms today. I will e-mail them to those of you that have given me an e-mail adress.
Please have the Registration form and cheque to Traci by MAY 15th!
Please have the Registration form and cheque to Traci by MAY 15th!
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Here is an update.......
Don't forget to book your room soon!!
Super 8 - blocked 12 rooms - 129.99 + tax - before June 30
Stampeder - blocked 10 rooms - $109.99 + tax - before July 15
Camping - we will let you know as soon as we can get bookings for this.
and Golf too!!
Wolf Creek Golf Resort is booked Sat. July 31 t-offs from 11:05 - 11:55am
- 9 holes - $38.75
- 18 holes $77.50
Super 8 - blocked 12 rooms - 129.99 + tax - before June 30
Stampeder - blocked 10 rooms - $109.99 + tax - before July 15
Camping - we will let you know as soon as we can get bookings for this.
and Golf too!!
Wolf Creek Golf Resort is booked Sat. July 31 t-offs from 11:05 - 11:55am
- 9 holes - $38.75
- 18 holes $77.50
**rated 3rd top course in Alberta after Jasper and Banff!!**
-Saturday night dinner is partially catered, we will be doing the salads.
-We will be doing a coach tour of some of the family sights around Ponoka, so don't forget your camera.
- any sight you would like to visit??
- we are booking the DJ, any song requests?
-we are gathering up all of the pictures of our family that we can, Tiffany is trying to compile them into 1 thingy (book or CD) and would love to include your Fessler family pictures! The older the better!! Please either copy or scan and send them to her at the-asciones @ yahoo.com, or bring them along with you to the reunion, and she will make a run into the copy shop. Don't forget to label them with information about the picture (who is in it. where it is, etc)
We are working on the mailer, and will get that out this spring!!!
If you have a address change since the last reunion, please e-mail Tiffany with the new info.
See you in July!!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
The time is here again!!
Mark your calendars:
July 30 - Aug 2, 2010
Ponoka, Alberta
This year the reunion will be held at the Ponoka Stampede Rodeo grounds. East of the junction of Highway 53 and Highway 2A. The great new hall by the grandstand has been booked, and we are getting things organized. We will be having all of the old favorite activities (auction, baseball, family photo, etc.) As well as a tour of some of the old homesteads and the local cemetery. We are also looking for any fun new ideas you may have.
Accommodation information can be found below. We have rooms blocked off at the Super 8 (mention you are with the Fesslers). There is also a campground right next door with some very nice treed spots and full services.
July 30 - Aug 2, 2010
Ponoka, Alberta
This year the reunion will be held at the Ponoka Stampede Rodeo grounds. East of the junction of Highway 53 and Highway 2A. The great new hall by the grandstand has been booked, and we are getting things organized. We will be having all of the old favorite activities (auction, baseball, family photo, etc.) As well as a tour of some of the old homesteads and the local cemetery. We are also looking for any fun new ideas you may have.
Accommodation information can be found below. We have rooms blocked off at the Super 8 (mention you are with the Fesslers). There is also a campground right next door with some very nice treed spots and full services.
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