December 6 and 14 are private parties at the Crown Uptown Dinner Theater just for SBEA members. Tickets are $4 (reg. $10) for all SBEA members. Each person must have a ticket as lunch is provided. SBEA will hand out treats after the show as the children are leaving. Photo's with Santa and the elves will be taken after the show. Tickets go on Sale October 6 at all SBEA stores. The Crown will seat you in the order of arrival and when all your party is present.

The 2008 Board of Directors election is coming in November. It is time to start thinking about possible candidates to fill 3 - 3 year positions and 2 - 1 year positions. All candidates must have been a SBEA member in good standing for at least 1 year prior to the date of their nomination. We are looking for candidates from Boeing or Spirit to fill these 3 year positions. If you have questions about what a board member does and their obligation please call 522-2996 and talk to Sandy or Trish or contact any current board member. Their email addresses are on the SBEA web page under Board of Directors/Staff.

Colorado Ski & Gambling Trip

February 19 - 23, 2009

Annual ski & gambling trip to Blackhawk, Colorado on February 19 - 23, 2009.  This is a fun trip with great prices for a 3 night stay and then you can visit any of the 25 casino's in Blackhawk and Central City and ski at Eldora Ski Resort.  We will leave Cessna Activity Center at noon on February 19. We will arrive at the Colorado Central Station & Casino & Hotel around 8 p.m. You will be able to ski Friday, Saturday and half a day Sunday. Cost for skiers is $326 members, which includes 3 nights stay at the hotel, basic ski rental, ski pass and lunch buffet for Friday and Saturday and a pass for Sunday, coupon packet from hotel and transportation. Gamblers pay $207 for members which includes 3 night stay at the hotel, transportation, and a coupon packet from the hotel. A fabulous coupon booklet containing $5 in cash back, $5 off at The Station Cafe, $1 off at Quiznos and free ice cream. A packet will be given each day  to skiers and gamblers. Last year this trip sold out so get your $50 deposit in right away to reserve your spot on this  trip. The deposit is required to hold your seat with remaining balance due by January 16, 2009. On past trips we have allowed any age on this trip but due to rules by the  Colorado Casino's you must be 21 to take this trip, because we are staying in a casino.  Questions?? Call Trish at 522-2996.