We received an e-mail here at CANN with a request that we post the following announcement.  And, to bring a smile to your face, we added a few Clay Aiken pictures to the end.

Hi Everyone,

Just a reminder about the Fan Fest planned for next May. If you have already responded or if you are unable to attend please feel free to share this invitation with all you Clay Pals! Hope to see you…thanks Cookie

“CLAY FAN FEST”
MAY 22ND & 23RD,
2010 YORKTOWNE HOTEL
East Market St
York, PA 17401

A Fan organized Event

Would you like an opportunity to “meet up” with friends you have not seen for awhile or have never had an opportunity to meet? This party is solely for that purpose..hope you can join us in “2010”.

Schedule of Events:

Saturday AM-A “Welcome to York” historic walking tour ending at one of the nations oldest Farmers Markets…a fun place to browse and enjoy a great lunch!

Saturday 3:30-5:30 PM-The Fan Party with lots of fun and surprises.

Saturday 6:30 PM-A fully plated dinner with your choice of two entrees, and a “Wine Pour”.

Saturday 8:30PM-Announcements, introductions, and winner announcements.

Sunday AM-A “Goodbye Breakfast” with your choice of two specialty offerings.

We are hoping this minimally structured schedule will allow plenty of time for fellowship with old friends and will also offer an opportunity to make many new ones!

This event is NOT a BAF fund raiser however all proceeds will be donated to the Foundation.

The cost to attend this two day event is $75.00

This event is limited to the first 95 reservations.

A deposit of $20.00 is required to make your reservation and is due by August 31st, 2009. The balance of $55  will be due the date that will be set by the venue upon signing a contract. A notice will be forwarded to you at that time indicating the balance due date and will also give you an opportunity to make you entree selections for both dinner and breakfast.

Please note that if this event is canceled before a contract is signed you will receive your deposit back in full.

Once a contract is signed and you opt to cancel you will receive a $10 refund of your $20 deposit up until Jan.31,2010. After this date absolutely no refunds can be made on your deposit.

Room reservations will be the responsibility of each individual directly with the Hotel and is NOT part of the $75 event fee. There will be a block of rooms reserved and you will receive additional information regarding this with your balance due notice. The room rates at that time of year are $95 a night for both a single room with a king size bed or a double room with two full size beds.

This is a wonderful Historic Hotel with beautiful ambiance and a very helpful and friendly staff. This hotel has hosted many famous people over the years including several past US Presidents and many well known stars.

We are sure this will be a weekend to be remembered.

If you drive there is FREE valet parking available for all hotel guests.

For more information on the Hotel go to www.yorktowne.com

Make your check or money order for $20 per reservation payable to:

South Central PA fans for Clay Aiken

Please include the name, address and e mail address for each reservation so you can receive a confirmation and future additional information.

Mail to:
Diane Knappenberger
40 Oak Dr.
Mt. Wolf, PA 17347

Any questions: Contact Diane (Cookie) Knappenberger

knappydl_jr@comcast.net