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Guy and Robin have been working all winter to create a memorable reunion for us!

63d Huntley National Association Reunion

24 – 26 July at Saco, Maine

In the Hampton Inn

SPRING BULLETIN

Greetings: Members of the Huntley family all over North America.

I am Guy Huntley, Quartermaster for the above event. My wife Robin, I, and several of our Huntley cousins will be your hosts. Many of you have attended reunions over the years in many places across North America and while there is a comfortable format, the locations it is held at and people you meet make each one special to remember.

My Grandfather, Floyd J. Huntley, took me to Marlow, NH to the 2d HNA reunion in 1948 and to the next several as well. He put much of his spare time into tracing the Huntleys with other early family historians. Over the last 60 plus years Huntley relatives have looked forward to the reunion held each summer in part because it meant Summer Vacation time too.

Our location in Saco, Maine where the Saco River enters the Atlantic Ocean could not be more beautiful. Maine is known as vacation land. People may fly into Portland (30 min.), take the train from Boston to Saco's new RR station (10 min.) or drive North/South on I 95, (Maine Turnpike) to exit # 36 (Saco/Old Orchard). Saco is close to Biddeford, Kennebunkport, Old Orchard Beach, Portland and Freeport with its shopping outlets.

For airport reservations:

http://www.kayak.com/

Portland, Maine is the closest airport to Biddeford:

Portland airport is about 15 miles form Saco/Biddeford. Several major airlines come in here.

Logan airport in Boston may get you on a non stop, but it is 2 hours away. Good express bus comes direct to Portland to/from.

For hotel reservations:

63d REUNION HOUSING ARRANGEMENTS

Hampton Inn Saco

48 Industrial Park Road

Saco, Maine, USA, 04072

Rooms Our contract with Hampton Inn, Saco provides room prices at their conference rates and includes meeting rooms’ use at no extra cost if a threshold number of rooms is reached. This motel will honor the conference rate for nights both before and after for persons who plan more time in Maine.

Booking To get the conference rates you must reserve no later than June 25. Since hotels & motels fill quickly for summer weekends, we suggest you make your reservations sooner rather than later. Be sure to indicate you are with the HNA Reunion.

Place your reservation directly at the Hampton Inn by phone: 1-207-282-7222

or make reservations online:

Click the link below for the Hampton Inn HNA personal webpage:

http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/PWMSCHX-HFR-20090723/index.jhtml

A cheaper, closeby alternative is the America's Best Value Inn:

http://www.americasbestvalueinn.com:80/bestv.cfm?idp=769

Meals. I will use a registration form for all attendees’ meals.

Click here for a printable version of the registration form

This form may be used for one or more people. Payment for meals is due with submission of the registration form to the HNA Quartermaster.

A 7% sales tax applies to rooms and food in Maine. Tax is included in meal prices.

63d REUNION MENUS

Saturday Maine Lobster Dinner

Boiled Maine Lobster served with drawn butter

(Beef Tips, or vegetation for non seafood guests)

New England Clam Chowder

Red Potato salad

Corn on the Cob

Cole slaw

Cake and ice cream

Coffee, iced tea, sodas and bottled waters

Kids 1-7 hot dogs plus all the fixin’s and above sides & dessert

Sunday Deli Buffet

Sliced Roast Beef, Ham and Turkey breast

American, Swiss and Provolone cheese

Assorted bread and rolls, Pasta salad

Lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions

Condiments, Potato chips,

Fresh baked cookies and brownies

Coffee, iced tea, sodas and bottled waters

63d REUNION PROGRAM

FRIDAY 24 JULY

2:00 pm – 9:00 pm Early Bird Registration in the Boon Island Room.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Early Bird Reception: Refreshments (byob), light fare, open house to meet and greet hosts in Boon Island Room.

SATURDAY 25 July

6:00 -10:00 am on your own in breakfast area off lobby at Hampton Inn.

9:00 am Registration continues at Hampton Inn Goat Island Room. Name tags, meal tickets, local information and trips coordination may be completed here during the day.

Several sightseeing trips may be arranged with planning of transportation:

To Dock Square in Kennebunk to shop and lunch,

To the beach (Biddeford's) and lunch at Hattie's,

To Ferry Beach Saco where the cousins reside,

To Old Orchard Beach for the Palace Playland Amusement Park,

To Old Port in Portland for shopping or a trip out on the bay,

To Freeport, LL Bean and every known outlet store.

Not a shopper? Don't like to beach it?

Here are some nearby spots to visit for nature lovers:

Wolfe's Neck State Park
Atlantic Seal Cruises
Winslow Park and Campground
Mast Landing Audubon Sanctuary
Bradbury Mountain State Park in Pownal

Maine Wildlife Park in Gray.

Casco Bay Cruises are a lot of fun. One favorite is the mailboat run.

More Sightseeing Information:

For links to information on the local area. http://www.sacomaine.org

Biddeford, Maine

Heart of Biddeford

Explore Family Activities

Art, History, Genealogy resources

Shop and Browse

5:00 pm HNA Business Meeting in the Wood Island room.

6:30 pm Maine Lobster Dinner in the Boon Island room. (See menus below)

7:30 pm Auction and Talent Night in the Wood Island room.

For those who have not been to a recent HNA reunion, this is where we all shine! Play an instrument, read a poem, prepare a family skit, lead us in a Huntley song.

Please bring an item to auction - some Huntley memorabilia - maybe your own crafts.

Recognition will be given to:

Attendee from furthest away

Attendee having most family members present

Attendees who are the oldest and the youngest

Attendees married the longest and most newlywed

Attendees whose anniversary is closest to the reunion date

Sunday 26 July

6:00 -10:00 am on your own in breakfast area off lobby at Hampton Inn.

10:00 am Huntley Family Church Service in the Wood Island room.

(A list of local church services, time and location maps will be available)

11:00 am Business meeting continues

12:00 – 1:30 pm Buffet lunch in the Boon Island room (see menus below)

Best Regards, Guy Huntley, HNA Quartermaster, 63d Reunion