Azle High School - 30 Year Reunion

The Class of 1980 is celebrating their 30 year High School reunion.
We would like to invite Classes 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 to come celebrate with us.

Texas Motor Speedway Condo Club
I-35 & TX Hwy 114
3545 Lone Star Circle
Ft. Worth, Texas 76177

Reunion Schedule:
6:00pm - Catching Up
7:00pm - Fajita Buffet
8:00pm - DJ and Dancing
Cash Bar from 6:00pm til ?

$20.00 per person if paid by July 1st
$25.00 per person at the door

Make checks payable to AHS Class of 1980 and mail to
AHS Class of 1980
C/O Darla Hackney Reger
1019 CR 3848
Poolville, TX 76487

Since I don't know how many rooms will be needed I've compiled the following info for y'all.

Motel 6 817-541-3625 the rate is 45.99 for a double
Sleep Inn 817-491-3120 the rate is 69.99 for a double
Residence Inn Alliance 817-750-7000 rate is 99.00 for a double
The Marriott Hotel & Golf Club - 817-961-0800 rate is 79.00 for the "Escape Family Time promo"
These rates and motel/hotels are available as of now and I can't guarantee how long these rates will be available. Call quickly to make your reservations.
The Motel 6 and Sleep in are on the east side of I-35 at the 114 exit.
The Residence Inn is by Alliance Airport on the west side of I-35.

We hope to see y'all there!

Self-Assist Program / Express Debarkation

Self-Assist Program / Express Debarkation

The Self Assist Program will permit guests who are capable of carrying off their own luggage and wish to do so, to disembark the ship as the first group. Upon completion of the Self Assist Program, general debarkation will begin.

Presently, we are conducting this program at the following embarkation ports; in the future, other ports may be added with the consent of local authorities.

Note: Ports in blue = only U.S. Citizens may participate.

Miami	Port Canaveral	Charleston
Mobile	Galveston	Jacksonville
New York	Tampa	Norfolk
New Orleans	Fort Lauderdale	Honolulu, Hawaii
Long Beach	San Diego

In order to take advantage of the Self Assist Program, guests must meet the following requirements:

• Have travel documentation ready to show to Customs Border Protection (CBP) Inspectors at the gangway as they disembark.
• Have all their belongings with them and be capable of carrying them off the ship on their own (self assist). Guests must truly be able to handle their luggage, including navigating stairs and escalators as they debark.
• Properly filled out Customs Declaration Form, one per family, and family must present themselves together to the CBP Inspectors.
• Any money owed for duty on purchases exceeding the duty-free allowance must be paid to the CBP Inspectors onboard prior to debarking.

Embarkation/Debarkation Luggage Information

Embarkation/Debarkation
Luggage Information

Luggage Information

• Guests are encouraged to limit their luggage to two suitcases per guest.
• Each suitcase should not weigh more than 50 pounds and not exceed 16"h x 24"w x 30"length. This is printed on the eDoc bags as well.

·         If traveling by air, each airline has its own restrictions on the maximum size, weight and the number of suitcases allowed per person.

·         In order to offset high fuel costs, some airlines are charging fees for the 2nd suitcase checked; some airlines are charging for the 1st suitcase checked as well.

·         The guest is responsible for contacting the airline to learn about the restrictions and policies for that airline.

• All checked luggage must be unlocked and have a Carnival luggage tag attached listing the guest's name and stateroom number.
• For those guests who wish to carry-on their luggage, it cannot exceed 16"h x 24"w; anything larger must be checked-in with a curbside porter.

Embarkation Baggage Procedures
After arriving at the cruise port, all guests will follow the same procedure with their luggage, whether they arrive by taxi, car or transfer bus.

• Luggage tags are included in the guest’s Electronic Documents, through Carnival’s web portal, www.carnival.com/mydocuments. These tags are personalized with the Guest's name, booking number, departure date stateroom number, deck and if applicable, VIP status.
• Additional tags can be obtained at curbside from the porter, if necessary.
• Guests with a TBA assignment will receive new tags at the pier; the porters will re-tag the luggage according to final stateroom assignment.
• Each piece of luggage must be unlocked before turning over to the porters in order to avoid any inconvenience or delay in delivering the luggage to the stateroom. Should a guest choose not to unlock their bags and prohibited items are found during screening, the luggage will be retained until the guest can open it in front of security personnel.
• Since the delivery of checked luggage may take some time to reach the stateroom, guests may elect to bring their luggage on board if they do not exceed 24"w x 16"h (no restriction on bag length). Carnival assumes no responsibility for carry-on luggage. Note: Luggage larger than 24"W x 16"H must be checked-in with a curbside porter.
• Curbside porters are available at the pier to take luggage to the vessel for delivery to the guest's stateroom by shipboard personnel. Guests must first identify their bags to a curbside porter. Customary tip is $1 per bag. Curbside porters are not employees of Carnival; therefore, if the guest experiences any problems, they must report them to porter management on site.
• Additionally, we highly recommend that guests personally carry-on any boarding documentation (passports, Visas, I.Ds), valuables, medications and items, which require special handling on/off the ship. 

• Note: There is limited porter service on 2/3-day Cruises-to-Nowhere.
• Coolers: Carnival Cruise Lines does not allow guests to bring large coolers on board its vessels.  Small, personal-sized coolers no larger than 12” x 12” x 12” for the purpose of housing small quantities of non-alcoholic beverages and/or medications are permitted as carry-on luggage. Screening and movement of large coolers through embarkation is an impediment to the boarding and security screening process and therefore large coolers are not permitted as carry-on or checked luggage. 

Debarkation Baggage Advice 

• In order to be cleared off the ship shortly after arrival in the homeport, in most of our ports, the guest has the option of participating in our Self-Assist Debark Program if they elect to carry off their own luggage. The guest should first consider the size of the luggage and whether it can safely be maneuvered through stairs, hallways and escalators. See Self Assist Debarkation Program for a complete list of ports.
• Alternatively, guests will be given numbered debarkation tags for their luggage. The tag needs to be filled out and attached to the luggage. The guest must place their luggage outside of their stateroom door on the last night of the cruise sometime between 9:30pm to 11:00pm; the luggage will be collected and stored in a holding area. Upon arrival at the port of debarkation, the luggage is unloaded and separated (by zone number) in the baggage claim area of the terminal. The guests must personally locate their luggage and either carry it out or seek the assistance of a porter. The customary tip is $1.00 per bag.

Debarkation Procedures

• All guests must have travel documentation and a completed Customs Declaration Form (one per family) to show to Customs Border Protection Inspectors upon disembarking the ship. It is strongly recommended that guests travel with a passport since this will expedite the debarkation process.
• In order to “check out” of A-Pass (ship’s security system), each guest will need to present their Sail & Sign card as they leave the ship.

Customs Border Protection Inspection

• This is a formal but brief check of luggage and declared merchandise.
• Each guest is required to complete a customs declaration form (one form per family) prior to debarking the ship.

Luggage Loss / Damage / Luggage Left at the Pier

• If a guest discovers damage to their luggage while on board, they must make a claim at the Onboard Guest Services Desk.
• During debarkation, the guest must make a claim in writing with the Debarkation Staff prior to leaving the pier area.
• If the guest discovers after returning home that they have mistakenly claimed someone else's luggage or that their luggage is damaged, they must contact Carnival's Guest Care Department at 800 929-6400 (Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:30pm; Sat, 9:00am-5:00pm).

• Left over luggage will be processed by the Guest Logistic Staff and kept at each respective port.
• After 30 days, all unclaimed/unidentified luggage(s) will be donated to Goodwill.

Embarkation Terminal Check-In Procedures

Embarkation Terminal Check-In Procedures

Guests Arriving at the Cruise Terminal by Shuttle

Arrival at the Cruise Terminal

• The guest will continue to the Baggage Drop-Off area to hand over their luggage to a Porter; customary tip is $1.00 per bag. However, if the luggage does not exceed 24"w x 16"h (no length restriction.), the guest may elect to bring his/her own bags on board.
• Note: We highly recommend our guests to personally carry any boarding documentation (passports, Visas, I.D.), valuables, medications and items requiring special handling on/off the ship.
• The guest will proceed into the cruise terminal for Check-In.

Embarkation Process for All Guests

• The guest must present his/her FunPass confirmation as they enter the terminal lobby. 
• The guest will proceed through the Security X-ray checkpoint with his/her carry-on luggage; luggage larger than 24"W x 16"H will not be permitted through the security machines and must be checked with a porter outside the terminal. 
• The guest will continue to the check-in counters. Those guests who have registered online (Complete status) will be directed to the Fun Pass Lane; all other guests will be directed to the Incomplete Lane. Proof of citizenship and photo ID must be presented at time of check-in, along with forms listed below:

            Complete (Fun Pass) Guests:

§         Sail & Sign Application – for details: Shipboard Knowledge, What About Money, Sail & Sign On Board Account

            Incomplete Guests:

§         Sail & Sign Application – for details: Shipboard Knowledge, What About Money, Sail & Sign On Board Account

§         Boarding Pass

§         Return Home Transportation Form

• For guests sailing on all ships (but excluding FA EC SE FS IM), each guest will be issued a Sail & Sign card, which is used to, 1) charge on their Sail & Sign Account, 2) use as a stateroom key, and 3) get on/off the ship.
• For guests sailing on the following ships (FA EC SE FS IM), each guest will be issued a Sail & Sign Card and Stateroom Key. The Sail & Sign Card is used to, 1) charge to their Sail & Sign Account, and 2) get on/off the ship.
• The guest will have a "Welcome Aboard" photo taken by our Ship's Photo Staff, which will be available for purchase on board the ship.
• The guest will continue to the A-Pass Kiosk where we will capture a required security photo. 
• At this time, the guest will proceed on board for the cruise vacation.

Shore Excursion Quandary...

The old man and I have been sitting around for two weeks trying to decide which shore excursion to do.  I know some were looking for adrenaline pumping types of fun and some were looking for complete R & R.   So I'm asking y'all "what shore excursion are you doing on the reunion cruise?".

Please post your shore excursion in the comments section of this post so we can all see what your doing.  

Thanks!
Darla


 p.s.  Be sure to register or log in online to do your Fun Pass (online check-in) and that's where you see the shore excursions.  They will be under the Plan Activities tab.


p.p.s.
If you get this post as an email...if you click on the post title, it should take you to the blog to post your comment.

Carnival Cruise Lines Confiscated Items List

Carnival Cruise Lines Confiscated Items List

(Revised 1/30/10)

In order to maintain a safe and secure environment, Carnival prohibits certain items onboard. According to our policy, Carnival conducts security scanning of all luggage and if prohibited items are found, they will be removed and stored for safekeeping until the end of the voyage. The retained item(s) will be delivered to the guest’s stateroom on the last night of the cruise.

Unsealed liquids that are prohibited will be discarded, as well as any unclaimed items left after the voyage, and no compensation will be given in either case. For additional information, guests can refer to the terms and conditions of the cruise ticket contract.  

We suggest all luggage be unlocked before turning over to the porters in order to avoid any inconvenience or delay in delivering the luggage to the stateroom. Should the guest choose not to unlock their bags and prohibited items are found during screening, the luggage will be retained until the guest can open it in front of security personnel.

Items on the Confiscated Items List will be tagged and turned over to the ship before sailing if the guest cannot return them to their car.

• Alcohol (hard liquor) / sealed, unopened bottles
• Beer / sealed, unopened bottles/cans
• Wine and Champagne over the allowable 1-bottle per guest / sealed, unopened bottles
• Irons
• Candles
• Heating Pads
• Incense

Carnival Cruise Lines Prohibited Items List

Carnival Cruise Lines Prohibited Items List

(Revised 5/06/09)

In order to maintain a safe and secure environment, Carnival prohibits certain items onboard. According to our policy, Carnival conducts security scanning of all luggage and if prohibited items (list below) are found, they will be removed and destroyed if the guest cannot return them to their car. No compensation will be given.

For additional information, guests can refer to the terms and conditions of the cruise ticket contract.  

We suggest all luggage be unlocked before turning over to the porters in order to avoid any inconvenience or delay in delivering the luggage to the stateroom. Should the guest choose not to unlock their bags and prohibited items are found during screening, the luggage will be retained until the guest can open it in front of security personnel.

Items on the Prohibited Items List are destroyed if the guest cannot return them to their car.

·         Unsealed liquids that are prohibited

·         Firearms, including non-firing weapons and starter pistols

·         Ammunition, including bullets, shot or missile that can be fired using a propellant

·         Imitation or replica weapons, including de-commissioned weapons or those not capable of being fired, and toy weapons

·         Explosives or explosive component parts such as detonators

·         Fireworks or Pyrotechnics (Except those being used in connection with a company stage production which have been properly manifested)

·         Taser or electronic Stun Guns

·         Pepper or Mace sprays 

·         Telescopic or regular batons

·         Martial arts equipment (flails, throwing stars, belt buckle knives, etc.)

·         Handcuffs, Brass Knuckles

·         Compressed gas bottles/cylinders

Note: Dive tanks are not permitted, empty or full.

Note: Medical gas bottles are allowed in connection with a certified medical condition but cannot be packed in baggage. Oxygen cylinders must be delivered to guest services and stored in a designated safe area.

• Diver spear guns/slings
• Knives with blades longer than four (4) inches

Note: Recreational dive knives are allowed onboard, but must be held in custody of the Guest Services Manager or Chief Security Officer. Dive knives may be checked out/in by the owner for dive excursions during the cruise.  Ceremonial swords are at times permitted with prior notification from the Security Services Department but are held onboard in the same manner as dive knives.

• Volatile and highly flammable liquids such as cigarette lighter fluid
• Scissors with blades longer than four (4) inches

   Note: Large scissors of the type used by scrapbook, quilting enthusiasts are at times permitted with prior notification from the Security Services Department but are held onboard in the same manner as dive knives.

• Any other item made, adapted, or intended for use as a weapon
• Ham radio transmitting equipment

Security Screening and Prohibited Items Policy

Security Screening and Prohibited Items Policy

In order to maintain a safe and secure environment, Carnival prohibits certain items onboard, i.e., weapons, candles, irons, alcohol, or other dangerous goods. According to our policy, Carnival conducts security scanning of all luggage and if prohibited items are found, they will be removed and stored for safekeeping until the end of the voyage. The retained item(s) will be delivered to your stateroom on the last night of the cruise. Unsealed liquids that are prohibited will be discarded, as well as any unclaimed items left after the voyage, and no compensation will be given in either case. For additional information, please refer to the terms and conditions of the cruise ticket contract.

IMPORTANT - All luggage must be unlocked before turning over to the porters in order to avoid any inconvenience to you or delay in delivering the luggage to your stateroom.

Q & A’s

Q.  Why was I asked to unlock my bag before giving it to a porter?

A.  In order to maintain a safe and secure environment, Carnival prohibits certain items onboard, i.e., weapons, candles, irons, alcohol, or other dangerous goods. According to our policy, Carnival conducts security scanning of all luggage and if prohibited items are found, they will be removed and stored for safekeeping until the end of the voyage.   You were asked to unlock your bag so we could conduct the necessary security screening.

Q. What happens to the items you remove from my bag?

A. The retained item(s) will be delivered to your stateroom on the last night of the cruise.  Unsealed liquids that are prohibited will be discarded, as well as any unclaimed items left after the voyage.

Q.  Are you going to refund me for the alcohol you threw away?

A.  We only discard opened bottles of alcohol/liquor and there is no compensation since it is a prohibited item that should not have been packed.  

Q.  Who is going to be looking through my personal belongings?

A.  To maintain the integrity of the search, a member of our Security team along with a member from our Housekeeping staff will conduct the search.  They will wear gloves and take proper precaution when handling your belongings, including carefully documenting the items which have been retained and/or discarded.  

Q.  What happens if you find a locked bag?

A.  Luggage will not be delivered to the guest’s stateroom until the guest has unlocked the bag and given our security personnel an opportunity to properly screen the bag.

Q.  I have cruised on Carnival before and did not have to unlock my bags.  When did this policy go in effect?

A.  You are right, although we have had this policy for many years, it is now being strictly enforced. 

Q.  Why wasn’t I notified of this change?

A.  If you completed your FunPass prior to 1/25/10, all guests were notified via a special notice that was emailed to them.  If you completed your FP after this date, the policy was clearly reflected in our ticket contract and all web site materials.   

Q. Why would you take my bottle of mouthwash?

A.  If it was unsealed and appeared in any way as a suspicious, prohibited item, it was discarded.

Q.  I have valuable in my luggage, what happens if something is missing?  

A.  All of our guest communications advise guests to pack all valuables in their carry-on luggage. If you need to remove anything before turning it over to the porter, we suggest you do so.

Q. When will you begin to strictly enforce this policy on other ships?

A.  Guests should adhere to the policy immediately since the roll out is imminent.

What Not to Pack

I know this will be common sense but someone had to try and bring these things for Carnival to have to put out a list...LOL!!

What Not to Pack

In order to maintain a safe and secure environment, Carnival permits or prohibits certain items on board.

Section 4(a) of the Cruise Ticket Contract states: Each fully paid adult Guest will be allowed a reasonable amount of luggage on board containing their personal belongings. Luggage means only trunks, valises, satchels, bags, hangers and bundles with their contents consisting of only such wearing apparel, toilet articles and similar personal effects as are necessary and appropriate for the purpose of the journey.

Permitted items must fit into checked luggage or must be in carry-on luggage that will fit the dimension of the X-ray security machine: 24”W x 16”H; there is no measurement for length as the carry-on luggage will lay flat on the conveyer belt. Note: Guests bringing the permitted one bottle of wine/champagne and/or small quantity of non-alcoholic beverages must bring these items on board in their carry-on luggage.

Item	Permitted / Prohibited
Bicycles	Due to safety concerns, this item cannot be utilized onboard nor permitted on onboard.
Surfboards	Due to safety concerns, this item cannot be utilized onboard nor permitted onboard.
Scooters	Not permitted on board for recreation use. Permitted on board for mobility use.
Segway	Not permitted on board for recreation use or mobility use.
Boats/Canoes	Due to safety concerns, this item cannot be utilized onboard nor permitted on onboard.
Use of any footwear with wheels, including but not limited, to Heelys© shoes	Due to safety concerns, this item cannot be utilized onboard nor permitted on onboard.
Roller Blades/Skates	Due to safety concerns, the following items cannot be utilized on board but may be brought on board for use in port.
Snorkel Gear	Due to safety concerns, the following items cannot be utilized on board but may be brought on board for use in port.
Skateboards	Due to safety concerns, the following items cannot be utilized on board but may be brought on board for use in port.
Golf Clubs	Due to safety concerns, the following items cannot be utilized on board but may be brought on board for use in port.
Fishing Rod (packed)	Due to safety concerns, the following items cannot be utilized on board but may be brought on board for use in port.
Tennis Racket	Due to safety concerns, the following items cannot be utilized on board but may be brought on board for use in port.
Kite (packed)	Due to safety concerns, the following items cannot be utilized on board but may be brought on board for use in port.
Household Goods or Tools of Trade	These items cannot be brought on board. See Part 4(b) of the cruise ticket contract.
Coolers	Small, personal-sized coolers no larger than 12” x 12” x 12” for the purpose of housing small quantities of non-alcoholic beverages and/or medications are permitted as carry-on luggage. Screening and movement of large coolers through embarkation is an impediment to the boarding and security screening process and therefore large coolers are not permitted as carry-on or checked luggage.
Live Animals	No guest is permitted to bring on board live animals other than qualified service animals. Permission to bring a service animal must be approved by Guest Access Services at time of booking.
Musical Instruments	For the comfort of all our guests, musical instruments can only be brought on board if the guest is performing and this performance has been pre-approved by the Group Department.
Radios / Boom Boxes	For the comfort of all our guests, radios and boom boxes can be used with headphones or earpieces when used in public areas.
Floatation Devices	For the comfort of all our guests, rafts, tubes and floatation devices other than those used as life-preservers (water wings) cannot be used in the swimming pools on board.
Metal Detectors	Guests are not permitted to use metal detectors on board because anything found on board would "belong" to Carnival Cruise Lines. We would then try to return the item to the guest.
Wrapped Gifts	Guests may bring wrapped gifts on board; however, due to heightened security, the gift may have to be unwrapped, upon request.
Video Game Systems/Units	These items cannot be utilized on board because of the incompatibility of the units with the stateroom televisions.
Fish Caught on a Fishing Expeditions	The fish cannot be brought on board; it must be shipped home.
Clothing Steamers	Permitted
Irons	Confiscated Items List
Heating Pads	Confiscated Items List
Candles	Confiscated Items List
Incense	Confiscated Items List
Alcohol (hard liquor) / sealed, unopened bottles	Confiscated Items List
Beer / sealed, unopened bottles/cans	Confiscated Items List
1-bottle per guest (21 years of age or older) of wine or champagne / sealed, unopened bottle	Permitted Must be in carry-on luggage
Small quantity of non-alcoholic beverages / sealed, unopened bottles or cans	Permitted Must be in carry-on luggage
Wine or champagne over the allowable 1-bottle per guest / sealed, unopened bottles	Confiscated Items List
Firearms, including non-firing weapons and starter pistols	Prohibited Items List
Ammunition, including bullets, shot or missile that can be fired using a propellant	Prohibited Items List
Imitation or replica weapons, including de-commissioned weapons or those not capable of being fired, and toy weapons	Prohibited Items List
Explosives or explosive component parts such as detonators	Prohibited Items List
Fireworks or Pyrotechnics (except those being used in connection with a company stage production which have been properly manifested)	Prohibited Items List
Taser or Electronic Stun Guns	Prohibited Items List
Pepper or Mace sprays	Prohibited Items List
Telescopic or regular batons	Prohibited Items List
Martial arts equipment (flails, throwing stars, belt buckle knives, etc.)	Prohibited Items List
Handcuffs, Brass Knuckles	Prohibited Items List
Dive tanks, empty or full	Prohibited Items List
Compressed gas bottles/cylinders	Medical gas bottles are allowed in connection with a certified medical condition but cannot be packed in baggage. Oxygen cylinders must be delivered to Guest Services and stored in a designated safe area.
Diver spear guns/slings	Prohibited Items List
Knives with blades longer than four (4) inches	Prohibited Items List
Recreational Dive Knives	Allowed onboard, but must be held in custody of the Guest Services Manager or Chief Security Officer. May be checked out/in by the owner for dive excursions during the cruise.
Ceremonial Swords	At times, permitted with prior notification from the Security Services Department. Must be held in custody of the Guest Services Manager or Chief Security Officer. May be checked out/in by the owner for specific use during the cruise.
Volatile and highly flammable liquids such as cigarette lighter fluid.	Prohibited Items List
Scissors with blades longer than four (4) inches	Prohibited Items List
Large Scissors for scrapbooking/quilting enthusiasts	At times, permitted with prior notification from the Security Services Department. Must be held in custody of the Guest Services Manager or Chief Security Officer. May be checked out/in by the owner for specific use during the cruise.
Any other item made, adapted, or intended for use as a weapon	Prohibited Items List
Ham radio transmitting equipment	Prohibited Items List