Malcolm and Cindy Roberts

2001 Churchill Drive

Anchorage, AK 99517

(907) 277-5282 – mal@gci.net

 

Dear Classmates:                                                                                        October 12, 2009

 

It was great seeing many of you at our 50^th reunion.  When we mentioned a possible visit to Alaska, over a dozen couples were interested.  We later learned from Jim Farrin, chair of the Class of ‘58 Mini-Reunion Committee, that a survey of classmates showed a high level of interest in Alaska.   He spoke with his committee, and they endorsed Alaska as a destination for summer 2010.

 

As 40-year Alaskans, we volunteered to organize a several-day get-together that will include a briefing on this unique part of the world, an introduction to Alaska Native cultures and a day-long excursion that will include a tour by boat of Kenai Fjords National Park, the best way to see Alaska wildlife in a short period of time.  For those who want to continue traveling together, we recommend an extension to awesome Denali National Park.  

 

If you’d like to join us, plan to be in Anchorage the day after solstice on the afternoon of Wednesday June 23, 2010 for a “Welcome to Alaska” Class of ’58 get-together.  The next morning, Cindy and I will host a half-day introduction and briefing on Alaska –a mixture of history, geography, and issues from climate and natural disasters to the economy and politics – followed by an afternoon visit to the world-class Alaska Native Heritage Center.

 

Friday, the 25^th, we’ll head by motor coach to Seward for the Kenai Fjords tour.  If we’re lucky we’ll see everything from sea otters, puffins and bald eagles to bowhead whales.  Then, Saturday the 26th, those who want to travel together to see Denali National Park will be taken north for another 2 ½ days of seeing some of Alaska at its most spectacular. 

 

While in Anchorage, you can stay at the Hotel Captain Cook, Alaska’s finest, at a special rate for the Class of ‘58, while other hotels and B&Bs for all budgets are available.

 

The estimated budget is attached.  Let me know if you are going to attend by February 28 and send me the reunion deposit of $150 per person by March 31 to confirm your booking.  Please indicate if you plan to participate only in the Anchorage/Kenai Fjords events or want to include the extension to Denali as well.

 

We look forward to facilitating a Class of ’58 mini-reunion next summer and introducing you to some of the best of Alaska.

 

Mal and Cindy

 

PS.  Hope to see you in Hong Kong!

            

 

 

Budget for Princeton Class of ’58 Alaska Mini-reunion,

                                         June 23–28, 2010

 

          Per Person:

 

          Reunion fee                          $150 

          June 23-25                            $500   Anchorage events, Kenai Fjords                                                           wildlife tour and salmon bake

          June 26-28  (optional)       $1,000   Denali National Park, includes                                                                         transport, meals, park fees and                                                                     twos nights in lodges (double                                                                    occupancy)

                                                 

 

Hotels in Anchorage -   Hotel Captain Cook $215/night double occupancy

                                       Other hotels and B&Bs available on the internet

 

Reminder:  February 28 is the deadline to contact us if you and your family/guests want to join us in Alaska next summer.  Our email is mal@gci.net.

 

Note:  You may also be interested in a custom tour of the many “Alaskas” – from up-scale lodges to world-class fishing or a visit to the High Arctic. If so, let us know, and we’ll put you in touch with professional Alaska tour planners.