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TASC - Wed., January 12th
Virtual meeting
on Zoom at 4:00pm
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Meeting ID: 815 028 9809
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+1-646-558-8656, (New York)
Due to the upswing in the positivity rate for the virus and the viral spread of the Omicron variant,
we will be returning to a Virtual meeting for January and will monitor the situation going forward.
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TASC JANUARY MEETING - VIRTUAL
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LOCATION
FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME
DATE AND TIME
01/12/22 4:00pm
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01/12/22 5:00pm
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No RSVP is necessary.
You will be receiving an email invitation to this meeting.
In order to join this meeting, you will need to
click the link in the email invitation.
Or you may cut and paste the link into your browser. At the designated time you will then be connected to the meeting.
Please contact us at tascemail@optimum.net if you did not receive the email or if you have any questions or concerns.
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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,
The Sol Group/Melia Hotels, Stan Enden Associates,
Turks & Caicos & Vacation Express
Save the Date for 2022 - Our next Trade show will be held at the Holiday Inn Airport East on October 27th.
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Dear Members,
Happy New Year to all! Here is hoping everyone enjoyed their Christmas celebrations and stayed healthy through the Holidays.
Our 2021 Holiday Party was enjoyed by all that attended. We had some good music, food, drink and an abundance of lovely raffle gifts. Kudos to Liz Henn for obtaining the gifts along with wrapping and delivering them. And a huge shout out to the talented elves at THE BAYPORT BAKER'S BOX for providing the lovely baked dessert treats we all enjoyed. If you wish to order some for yourself, you can contact them at 631-478-9077 or email to dalefamily82@gmail.com for further information.
A big thank you to everyone that donated toys or money for our annual toy drive. And many thanks to Fran Raupp for delivering them the next morning to Patchogue-Medford Youth & Community Services where they were gratefully received.
Now for the bad news that I don't think anyone will find too surprising. Due to the viral spread of the Omicron virus we are pivoting back to Zoom for a virtual meeting this month. We will reschedule Stan Enden at this time for our April 13th meeting. I am so disappointed that we have to do this but it is the right thing to do at this time to keep our members safe. We are hoping this is just a short pause but we will continue to monitor the situation and respond accordingly. The only ones who will be happy about this is our members who have moved out-of-state.
Hope you will join us on Zoom on the 12th of January at 4pm.
Respectfully,
Susan Bonesso
Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.
-- Arthur Ashe
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UPCOMING TENTATIVE TASC MEETING SCHEDULE
JAN 12 - ZOOM VIRTUAL MEETING - 4pm
FEB 9 - CRUISE NIGHT
MAR 9 - CRUISE NIGHT
APR 13 - STAN ENDEN
Attention suppliers! We are currently booking our 2022 meetings at this time, get your choice date booked now.
You may contact our Programs Director, Fran Raupp at franr@baytravelandtours.com to book your program.
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Current Industry Affairs (CIA)
Disney World's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park will reopen Jan. 2 for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020.
With the reopening will come the return of popular attractions, including the country's largest outdoor wave pool and family raft attraction Miss Adventure Falls, as well as new menu items. At the Snack Shack, guests will find new Dole Whip menu offerings. The famed snack will be offered in mango, lime, raspberry or pineapple flavors. There will be two cones inspired by characters from the film "Moana." Adults can add tequila, coconut rum or dark rum to their Dole Whip.
A new signature cocktail, the Habanero Lime Galley Shack Swirl, will also be on the menu.
There will also be a number of menu items marking Disney World's 50th anniversary celebration, including Walt's Chili Nachos, a birthday cake-flavored ice cream cone (the EARidescent Ice Dream Cone), and a special popcorn bucket and refillable mug.
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Scenic is introducing fly-cruise itineraries under its Antarctica expedition program for 2023 and 2024.
Two of the new itineraries will allow guests to partially or fully avoid the two-day Drake Passage journey. The nine-day Antarctica Insights: Fly & Cruise trip will give travelers the option to fly one-way from Punta Arenas, Chile, to King George Island off Antarctica. From there guests board the Scenic Eclipse luxury yacht that will eventually return to Ushuaia, Argentina, at the end of the trip.
The second nine-day excursion, Wild Antarctica: Fly the Drake, lets guests fly both ways between Punta Arenas and King George Island. Flight options can provide travelers a shorter voyage to the continent and allows for more time to explore the region.
Scenic is also launching Beyond the Antarctic Circle, a 16-day cruise-only trip aboard the Eclipse that will offer a more in-depth exploration of Antarctica. The trip heads south of the Antarctic Circle where guests will be able to visit an active scientific base and meet with staff there, along with boarding the vessel's six-person Scenic Neptune submarine.
A series of lectures and other educational opportunities hosted by the Specialist Polar Discovery Team will also be included for those wanting to learn more about Antarctic history, geography and the region's ecosystem.
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For current travel openings and restrictions for Europe:
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TASC sends get well wishes to Past President Barbara Chicollo who has been beset with medical issues. We're thinking of you Barbara and hoping for a full recovery.
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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.
Anyone not paid by the next scheduled
meeting will be charged the non-member rate.
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Your TASC board has a new email address: TASCEMAIL@OPTIMUM.NET
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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: tascemail@optimum.net
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
Brian Ehlers, behlers@algvacations.com
Atlas Ocean Voyages - NEW
Anthony Iozzia, anthony.iozzia@atlasoceanvoyages.com
Carnival Cruises
Grace Ambrosia, gambrosia@carnival.com
Celtic Tours
Kathy Writer, kathyc@celtictours.com
Collette Vacations
Tracy O'Neill, toneill@collette.com
Holland America
Ann Hall, ahall@hollandamerica.com
Norwegian Cruise Lines
Lori Innamorata, linnamorata@ncl.com
Oceania Cruises
Thierry Vuolo is still the local rep for many agencies on LI, her email remains tvuolo@oceaniacruises.com
Maggie De La Cruz, mdelacruz@oceaniacruises.com covers less active accounts from her Florida location
Playa Resorts
Pedro Spignolio, pedro.spignolio@playaresorts.com
Regent Seven Seas
Janelle Valentino, jvalentino@rssc.com
Royal Caribbean
Molly Paolini, mollypsupport@rccl.com
Sandals/UVI
Kimberly Daino, kdaino@uvi.sandals.com
Seabourn Cruises
Ann Hall, ahall@seabourn.com
St. Lucia Tourism - NEW
Ernie George, egeorge@stlucia.org
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President
Susan Bonesso
(email) susanbtravel@optonline.net
Vice President
Fran Raupp
(email) franr@baytravelandtours.com
Secretary
Liz Henn
(email) lizLbac@gmail.com
Treasurer
Ginny DeFeo
(email) gindef@hotmail.com
Director Owner
Will Porrier
(email) willjohn39@aol.com
Director Affiliate
Gavin Simmons
(email) gsimmons@uvi.sandals.com
Director Agent
Jeffrey Austin
(email) jaustin@vacationwiser.com
Past President
Garrett Simulcik
(email) gsimulcik@cruiseplanners.com
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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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