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TASC is returning
to live meetings!!!
The April 14th
TASC Dinner Meeting
will be held at
Shandon Court
We have some surprises
in store for all.
We look forward to once again
spending time with our friends and colleagues over dinner.
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Shandon Court has told us they can host up to 100 guests in their large room where we always hold our meetings. Seating will be limited to a maximum of 7 guests per table.
Guests will be required to wear masks whenever they are not seated at their table. We ask that you please comply with these rules to keep everyone safe.
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TASC APRIL MEETING - LIVE!!
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LOCATION
SHANDON COURT, 115 EAST MAIN ST., EAST ISLIP, NY
DATE AND TIME
04/14/21 6:30pm
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04/14/21 8:30pm
SIGN IN: 6:00PM // MEETING & DINNER: 6:30PM MEMBERS: $25, NON-MEMBERS: $35 RSVP
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RSVP
RSVP’S for the general meeting should
now be made by using the RSVP button above.
At this time you will continue to be able to RSVP to:
Honey Pressgrove’s office 631-363-9522
RSVP's must be received no later than the MONDAY
before the meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting after you have already responded PLEASE call to cancel.
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TASC ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER
PLEASE RSVP WITH THE "YES I WILL BE ATTENDING" BUTTON ONLY IF YOU DEFINITELY PLAN ON ATTENDING OUR MEETINGS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION IF YOU SHARE A SINGLE EMAIL ADDRESS WITH A COLLEAGUE
SINCE EACH EMAIL ADDRESS IS LINKED TO ONLY 1 PERSON, ONLY THAT 1 PERSON CAN BE COUNTED WHEN YOU RSVP ELECTRONICALLY, ADDITIONAL ATTENDEES MUST PHONE OR EMAIL IN THEIR RSVP.
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Dear Members,
I hope our members all enjoyed their Passover or Easter holidays along with the nice Spring weather that comes our way. Just seeing those tulips and daffodils poking through the ground shows the resilience of nature.
I guess we could say the same for all of us who have endured and are now getting our vaccines so we can show our resilience as well. Most of us can't wait to start living our lives again along with traveling and hoping our livelihoods also show a great resurgence too.
We are so excited to finally return to holding a live meeting at Shandon Court for April. TASC will be sponsoring this meeting to bring us all together. Our valued suppliers are welcome to address the membership with any updates or news that they may have for a bit more time then we usually give them. We will also have several surprises during the evening.
TASC finally has a complete Board of Directors! If you were on our Zoom meeting last month you saw me install Gavin Simmons from Sandals as the Director Affiliate. Welcome to Gavin, glad to have you on the board.
Hope to see as many of you as possible to join us for dinner on the 14th of April.
Respectfully,
Susan Bonesso
Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.
-- John Lennon
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UPCOMING TASC MEETING/EVENT SCHEDULE
APRIL 14 - TBD - LIVE
MAY 12 - SANDALS/BEACHES - LIVE
JUNE 9 - OPEN
Attention suppliers, you may contact our Programs Director, Fran Raupp at [email protected]
to book your program.
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The 2021 TASC Trade Show is scheduled for Thursday, October 28, 2021.
We plan to hold it at the newly re-branded Holiday Inn Islip Airport East (formally the Radisson) located at the LIE-Exit 63 & North Ocean Avenue in Holtsville.
As the date gets closer we will provide new details as they come available.
Suppliers may contact our Trade show chairperson Jeaneane
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Current Industry Affairs (CIA)
The CDC has announced that fully vaccinated people can travel within the U.S., without getting tested for the coronavirus or quarantining. For international travel, the agency says vaccinated people do not need to get a Covid-19 test before leaving, though some destinations may require it.
Vaccinated people should still get a negative Covid-19 test before boarding a flight to the U.S., and be tested 3 to 5 days after returning. They do not need to quarantine.
Airlines are gradually phasing out some of the protocols they began during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Delta has announced that they will stop blocking middle seats as of May 1st. Southwest and Jet Blue have gone back to pre-Covid boarding procedures. Several airlines have announced that they will reinstate some beverage service and snacks.
Walt Disney World Resort announced Thursday it had introduced a new Disney Dining Plan option for guests staying at qualifying hotels. The Disney Dining Plan Plus allows visitors to pre-pay for meals and eat at dining establishments throughout Disney World’s four theme parks, hotels and select locations at Disney Springs. The new plan offers guests two meals per night during their stay, redeemable at table service restaurants, quick service locations, character dining experiences or a combination to provide more flexibility.
Travelers who sign up for the plan will also be eligible for two snacks per night, one Disney Resort hotel refillable drink mug and unlimited refills at each meal. For guests 21 and older with valid ID, they will be able to enjoy a beer, wine or cocktail as well. In a significant win for visitors, unused meals and snacks roll over day-to-day.
For current travel openings and restrictions for the Caribbean, go to:
https://www.travelweekly.com/Caribbean-Travel/Caribbean-readies-for-a-wave-of-reopenings
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Updated Cruise Line cancellations
Carnival Cruise Line extended its operations pause from U.S. ports through May 31. It canceled European itineraries for the Carnival Legend, which were to operate from May October, and moved the launch date for the Mardi Gras from Port Canaveral, Fla., to May 29.
Celebrity Cruises: Parent company Royal Caribbean Group extended its sailings suspension through May 31 for its three brands, Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea.
Celestyal Cruises plans to resume operations May 29 from Piraeus, Greece, with seven-night cruises on the Celestyal Crystal. The company had previously planned to start at the end of April.
Disney Cruise Line extended its operations pause through May. The line canceled sailings on the Disney Dream until June 5, the Disney Wonder through July 8, the Disney Fantasy until June 3, and, citing the likelihood that international borders will remain closed "for an extended period of time," canceled Europe sailings on the Disney Magic through Aug. 10. The line also canceled many scheduled sailings that are longer than seven days to comply with CDC rules.
Holland America Line has suspended Europe cruises of seven days or more through June 30. The line had previously extended its operations pause for all departures through April 30, including Alaska, Mexican Riviera, Pacific coast, Caribbean, Mediterranean and Canada/New England departures. Holland America Line canceled cruises of eight days or longer that call in the U.S. through Nov. 1, as well as some longer cruises in other parts of the world through mid-April.
Princess Cruises canceled cruises from Los Angeles, Fort Lauderdale and Rome through June 30, affecting sailings to the Caribbean, the California Coast, Mexico and the Mediterranean. The line had previously suspended cruises through May 14 on sailings in the Caribbean, the California coast, early Alaska sailings and Europe cruises, and canceled through November all itineraries that touch U.S. ports and are more than seven days. The line also canceled all cruises in and out of Japan through June 25.
Norwegian Cruise Line: Parent company Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. extended the suspension of cruising on its three brands, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises through June 30.
Oceania Cruises: Parent company Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. extended the suspension of cruising on its three brands, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises through June 30.
Ponant will resume sailing in New Zealand waters for locals only in February. The line sailings resume across Europe in June.
Royal Caribbean International: Parent company Royal Caribbean Group extended its sailings suspension through May 31 for its three brands, Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and
Silversea, except for Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas, which is sailing from Singapore, and the Odyssey of the Seas, set to launch in May from Israel. Azamara, whose acquisition by private equity firm Sycamore Partners is expected to close during the first quarter of this year, has paused operations through June 30.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises: Parent company Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. extended the suspension of cruising on its three brands, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises through June 30.
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection rescheduled the inaugural cruise on its first ship, the Evrima, from April to July 24. The ship will sail from Venice to Athens.
Seabourn has canceled all Europe cruises until at least July 3.
Silversea: Parent company Royal Caribbean Group extended its sailings suspension through May 31 for its three brands, Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea.
Virgin Voyages has suspended all sailings on its first ship, the Scarlet Lady, through June 30. The ship had been scheduled to sail May 9 from Miami. The Valiant Lady, the line's second ship, will launch from Miami on Nov. 14.
Windstar Cruises postponed its sailings until June. The Wind Spirit will debut June 10 in Tahiti; the Star Breeze June 19 in the Caribbean; the Wind Star June 19 in the Mediterranean; the Wind Surf June 29 in the Mediterranean; the Star Legend July 4 in the Mediterranean; and the Star Pride July 14 from Dover, England.
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The TASC Executive Board sadly announces the passing of member Kathleen Cooney, owner of Ginger Peachy Travel.
Cards of condolence may be sent to Will Porrier at 16 Baymens Street, Sayville, NY 11782
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If you have any member news that you would like posted in this newsletter please send an email with information to: [email protected] |
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WWW.LI-TASC.COM
This is our website. Visit us !!!
Also visit our TASC Facebook page and “like us”.
Only TASC members will be able to post on the Facebook page.
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Supplier Rep Updates
We would like to welcome several new supplier reps that have recently been assigned to the Suffolk County area.
Apple Leisure Group/Travel Impressions
Carnival Cruises
Celtic Tours
Collette Vacations
**CORRECTION**
Oceania Cruises
Thierry Vuolo is still the local rep for many agencies on LI, her email remains [email protected]
Maggie De La Cruz, [email protected] covers less active accounts from her Florida location
Regent Seven Seas
Royal Caribbean
Sandals/UVI
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President
Susan Bonesso
Vice President
Fran Raupp
Secretary
Liz Henn
Treasurer
Ginny DeFeo
Director Owner
Will Porrier
Director Affiliate
Gavin Simmons
Director Agent
Jeffrey Austin
Past President
Garrett Simulcik
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Rogers Travel
Bay Travel & Tours
LBAC Travel
Empress Travel
Ginger Peachy Travel
Sandals
Vacation Wiser
Cruise Planners
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631-289-5252
631-447-6440
631-648-8032
631-698-7767
631-563-2001
631-526-3301
631-499-4483
631-274-5490
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ACCOUNTING
Richard Chester
AUDIT
Jeaneane De Cicco
AUTOMATION
Lou Fenech
BUDGET
Marie Foley
BY-LAWS
Barbara Chicollo
CURRENT INDUSTRY AFFAIRS
Susan Bonesso
HISTORIAN
Mary Rose Dobbs
HOSPITALITY
Kathy Collins
LEGISLATION
Bill De Cicco
MEMBER BENEFITS
Jeffrey Austin
MEMBERSHIP
Honey Pressgrove
NEWSLETTER
Susan Bonesso
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES
Robert's Rules of Order
PAST PRESIDENTS
Garrett Simulcik
PROGRAMS
Fran Raupp
PUBLIC RELATIONS
RAFFLES
Kathy Collins
SUNSHINE
Honey Pressgrove
TRADE SHOW
Jeaneane De Cicco
& Past Presidents Committee
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631-585-7070
631-289-5252
631-563-3440
631-363-9522
631-981-0700
631-289-5252
631-879-1500
631-225-7569
631-289-5252
631-499-4483
631-363-9522
631-289-5252
631-274-5490
631-447-6440
631-225-7569
631-363-9522
631-289-5252
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Every statement made at TASC meetings or published in TASC News is a personal opinion of the speaker, editor or contributor to this newsletter. No comment spoken at the meeting or printed in the newsletter is an endorsement or to suggest that they are the opinions of TASC, its Board of Directors, or members.
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