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We are BACK LIVE once again!
Our February 9th TASC dinner meeting is being held at
Shandon Court.
We are holding the first of two CRUISE NIGHTS!
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TASC FEBRUARY MEETING - LIVE!!
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LOCATION
SHANDON COURT, 115 EAST MAIN ST., EAST ISLIP, NY
DATE AND TIME
02/09/22 6:30pm
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02/09/22 8:30pm
SIGN IN & MINI TRADE SHOW: 6:00PM // MEETING & DINNER: 6:30PM MEMBERS: $25, NON-MEMBERS: $35 RSVP IS MANDATORY
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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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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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Our 2021 TASC Trade Show is now in the books and I think it was one of the best in years!
Thank you to the many agents that came out and to the following suppliers who exhibited at our show.
Affluent Hospitality, AM Resorts, Andaz Resorts, Antigua/Barbuda, AutoEurope, Barbados Tourism,
Blue Diamond Resorts, Cayman Islands Tourism,
Celebrity Cruises, Delta Vacations, E-Z Italy,
Elegant Hotels/All-inclusive Marriott Resorts,
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau,
AIC-Hard Rock Resorts, Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau, Hyatt Resorts Caribbean, Impressive Resorts, Jamaica Tourist Board, Kensington Tours,
Norwegian Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Sandals/Beaches, Scenic Cruises USA, Silversea Cruises, St Kitts Tourism, Stan Enden Associates,
The Sol Group/Melia Hotels, Travelsavers,
Turks & Caicos & Vacation Express
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Dear Members,
Hopefully everyone is staying busy with new travel requests brought to you by this recent blizzard, people are looking to escape this winter weather.
We are returning to live meetings once again for February!
With infection rates now dropping, things are once again looking up. Now lets hope this trend continues. We have all been on such an up and down swing these past few years.
We are holding our first of 2 cruise nights. At this month's meeting we are pleased to welcome Atlas Cruises, Azamara, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean and Silversea cruise lines. Starting at 6pm they will set up their catalogs and brochures and engage in one-on-one discussions, then later they will give their focused presentations.
Wishing a Happy Valentine's day to all. Looking forward to seeing you next week!
Respectfully,
Susan Bonesso
'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.
-- Abraham Lincoln
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UPCOMING TASC MEETING/EVENT SCHEDULE
FEB 9 - CRUISE NIGHT # 1
MAR 9 - CRUISE NIGHT # 2
APR 13 - STAN ENDEN
MAY 11 - SANDALS
Attention suppliers! 2022 is booking up quickly, get your choice date booked now. You may contact our Programs Director, Fran Raupp at [email protected] to book your program.
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Current Industry Affairs (CIA)
Crystal Cruises suspended operations for its ocean and expedition ships through April 29 and its river ships through the end of May. The decision comes after its parent company, Genting Hong Kong, said that it would be out of cash by the end of the month and move to wind up its operations.
Crystal said suspending operations would give its management team "an opportunity to evaluate the current state of business and examine various options moving forward."
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Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom are 2 locations that have dropped the Covid testing rule for vaccinated US visitors.
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Meanwhile, these are some countries where your first round of COVID-19 vaccines may no longer be enough and are requiring you to have received a booster shot: Austria, Croatia, France, Greece, Iceland, Israel, the Netherlands and Spain
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In Honolulu, Hawaii, the USS Arizona Memorial Boat tours have resumed operating following dock repairs.
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For current travel restrictions for Europe:
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The TASC Executive Board sends its condolences to the family of long-time member Joan Manahan.
Cards of condolence can be sent to her family at 487 Ackerson Blvd. Brightwaters, NY 11718
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The current TASC board of directors time in office will be ending this July. While some members will be staying on, we are looking for several positions to be filled. Please speak with any of the existing members at our February meeting or send an email to [email protected] if you are interested in one of the positions.
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TASC ANNUAL DUES
Your annual TASC membership renewals are now past due. They are still only $40 per year.
A Membership form is available at our website or from the sign in table at the TASC dinner.
Anyone not paid by the February meeting
will be charged the non-member rate.
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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]
In addition to the get wells and condolences, we can also list job postings
or pertinent industry news.
If we don't know about it, we can't post it!
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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
Carnival Cruises
Celtic Tours
Collette Vacations
Holland America
Norwegian Cruise Lines
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
Playa Resorts
Regent Seven Seas
Royal Caribbean
Sandals/UVI
Seabourn Cruises
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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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