Published for the Travel Agents of Suffolk County
TASC - Wed., December 9th
Holiday Party update

Due to uncertainty with the Pandemic situation, the TASC Holiday party has been cancelled.
We will issue refunds for any members that had already paid.


TASC will instead be holding a
"Virtual Meeting" at 4:00pm
on December 9th.

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TASC DECEMBER VIRTUAL MEETING
LOCATION
FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME

DATE AND TIME
12/09/20 4:00pm - 12/09/20 5:30pm

YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL INVITATION TO SIGN UP TO JOIN THIS VIRTUAL MEETING
RSVP IS OPTIONAL
RSVP via email invite
You will be receiving an invitation to this meeting.
In order to join this meeting, you will need to click the link in the email invitation. At the designated time you will then be
connected to the meeting.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you did not receive the email or if you have any questions or concerns.

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TASC ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER

THIS IS THE ONLY WAY YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

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PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
Dear Members,

I hope our members enjoyed their Thanksgiving holiday even with the limited family/friends restrictions.

I would like to thank all the members that brought food and monetary donations to our November meeting. And also thank you to Garrett Simulcik for delivering everything to the Babylon Food Pantry at St Paul's Church. It was greatly needed and appreciated especially during this difficult year.

I am sorry to announce that the TASC board made the difficult decision to cancel our annual Holiday party due to the uncertain circumstances with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. We know some will be disappointed but we hope you will understand this was done with our members wellness in mind in addition to any possible restrictions that may be placed on us or the restaurant. Refunds will be issued to any members that already paid.

Therefore we have decided to bring back the virtual Zoom meeting so that at least we maintain some continuity and allow our members to all join in. You will receive an invitation to join the meeting on December 9th at 4:00pm. All suppliers in attendance will be given a chance to speak.

I want to wish all our members and their families a Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas and prayers for a happy, healthy New Year. Good riddance 2020!

Respectfully,
Susan Bonesso

An optimist stays up to see the New Year in. A pessimist waits to make sure the old one leaves. (Especially this year)
           -- Bill Vaughan
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UPCOMING TASC MEETING/EVENT SCHEDULE
JANUARY 13 - SANDALS RESORTS
FEBRUARY 10 - AVAILABLE
MARCH 10 - STAN ENDEN
APRIL 14 - NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE

Attention suppliers, you may contact our Programs Director, Fran Raupp at [email protected]
to book your program.
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Unfortunately we had to cancel this year's annual TASC Trade Show due to Covid-19 restrictions.
However, we are hopeful for next year and have rescheduled it for Thursday, October 28, 2021.
We are planning to hold it at the re-branded Holiday Inn Islip Airport East located at 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
De Cicco at [email protected] for further details.
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Current Industry Affairs (CIA)
American Airlines has permanently dropped change fees for all International flights in addition to their Domestic flights.

The US State Department has dropped a level 4 (do not travel) for the Dominican Republic to a level 3 (reconsider travel) due to Covid breakouts.

Delta Airlines has announced that they will continue blocking middle seats on all flights until March 2021.

Rocky Mountaineer is launching a new route in 2021, the Rockies to the Red Rocks, that will take passengers on a two-day journey between Denver and Moab, Utah, overnighting in Glenwood Springs, Colo.

Silversea Cruises has announced they will become even more inclusive by adding economy air and transfers along with selected free shore excursions in each port of call.

Celebrity Cruises will now include drinks, wifi and gratuities in their basic fares.

Windstar Cruises has taken delivery of the newly stretched and refurbished Star Breeze. Next up will be the Star Pride and Star Legend with completion of both scheduled by fall of 2021.
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MEMBERS CORNER:
TASC sends congratulations to Liz Henn on the recent birth of her first granddaughter; Charlotte Zoe.
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TASC also sends congratulations to current Vice President Fran Raupp on the addition of her 10th grandchild, a granddaughter; Francesca Lucia.
Your TASC board has a new email address: [email protected]
TASC MEMBERSHIP DUES
Your annual TASC membership renewals were due on July 1st. They remain at $40 per year. Your Membership form has been sent to you in a separate email. EVERYONE must fill out a new form for this year. You may also download a copy from our website at www.li-tasc.com .
If anyone needs assistance with the payment of their dues, please contact us at [email protected]
If you have any member news that you would like posted in this newsletter please send an email with information to: [email protected]
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.
Supplier Rep Updates

We would like to welcome some new supplier reps that have recently been assigned to the Suffolk County area.

Apple Leisure Group/Travel Impressions
Richelle Nicoletta, [email protected]

Carnival Cruises
Grace Ambrosia, [email protected]

Celtic Tours
Rose Christopher, [email protected]

Collette Vacations
Tracy O'Neill, [email protected]

Oceania Cruises
Maggie De La Cruz, [email protected]

Sandals/UVI
Gavin Simmons, [email protected]
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Executive Board
President
Susan Bonesso
Vice President
Fran Raupp
Secretary
Open

Treasurer
Ginny DeFeo
Director Owner
Will Porrier
Director Affiliate
Open

Director Agent
Jeffrey Austin
Past President
Garrett Simulcik


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