Things to Do in Galveston

Golf
A "preferred ball scramble" golf tournament will be held at 8:30 A.M. on Monday, April 7th at the Bayou Golf Club in Texas City.  The golf registration fee will be $40.00 per person and will include the tournament, lunch, and prizes.  Play will begin with a shotgun start and will probably take from 4 1/2 to 5 hours.  Prizes will be given out at lunch at the course immediately after the golf.  The "Scramble" format makes for an outing that is fun for all skill levels from the beginner to the single digit handicap golfer.  Each foursome is a single team and everyone in the group is able to contribute no matter what their skill level.  Groups will be set up with an attempt to have golfers of varying skill levels in each group.  We will however honor special requests of players wishing to be in the same group if this will not give the group an unfair advantage over everyone else.  We strongly encourage the ladies to play and will set up groups with husbands and wives playing together if desired, ladies scattered within different groups or separate groups of ladies only.  There will be prizes specifically for men, ladies or both.   I strongly encourage everyone at any skill level to come out and enjoy the day. When registering for the golf, be sure to include what you believe to be your average 18 hole score for each registrant.  There are four sets of rental clubs available at $15.00 each. For additional information, you can contact Alan Anderson at "e" mail: aca3@geneseo.net or telephone (888)441-6060.
Tours
Again, the Association plans to offer a tour for those attendees who would like to participate. Whether a tour "makes" depends upon the number of persons who sign up for a particular trip.
TOUR	COST PER PERSON	TOUR TIME Total Hours	MINIMUM # REQUIRED
Treasure Isle Tour Train*	$10.00	1.5 – 2.0	30
Deep Sea Fishing*	$75.00	4-5	6 per boat – 2 boats
*The fishing trip will require non-refundable payment in advance. If one has to cancel after March 1, 2008, it is suggested that they find another fisherman to "sell" the space to. The Association has to pay the entire contracted amount regardless of the number of participants who show. See more info below.

Tour Descriptions and Information

NOTICE: Due to circumstances beyond our control, those early registrants paying less than the final price for a meal, or activity, will be asked to make up any difference at the reunion. If one has paid for a tour or activity that does not occur because of a lack of participation, or paid too much because an original price has been reduced, he or she will be given a refund at the registration table in Biloxi with an association check.

Fishing Trip

Each boat costs $450.00, plus tip, for six fishermen. Everything is provided except for food and beverage of one’s choice. Reservations must be made by March 1, 2008 (first come...first served). The Firebird Association must guarantee the $450.00, so no refunds can be made after this date. However, if a fisherperson has to cancel after paying the fishing fee, and can find an alternate, substitutions may be made.

Cost will be $75.00 per person plus a 15% gratuity. Two boats have been reserved with a maximum capacity of six persons per boat. One boat has already filled and the other has a few “seats” open as of December 6th. Fishing licenses are available at Wal-Mart, which is just down the Seawall Boulevard from the hotel.

License fees: Texas resident   $10.00
Non resident   $15.00

Received from Jay Walker concerning Galveston fishing.

Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2007 06:31:24 -0800 (PST)

From: Sean Stowell

Subject: April 7th 2008 fishing trip

To: Jay Walker <walker130@aol.com>

Hello Jay,

I am confirming you for the day of April 7th 2008 for 2 boats at $450.00 per boat.The trip will leave from the Galveston Bait and Tackle fishing camp, phone number is 409-740-1185 if you need exact directions--ask for Glen. The camp is located at the base of the Galveston Causeway bridge on the Galveston side. Departure time will be dependant on the tides for that day. Usually that time of year we leave around 7am and return around noon. You will need to supply your own food, drinks and cooler. Everyone will need a fishing license unless they are exempt from having one. We supply the rest.

Look forward to meeting you and your group and bending some rods.

Capt. Sean Stowell

USCG # 1071387

Divemaster/ Marine Biologist

Fishndivers.com

Updated on December 6, 2007: (One boat has filled, and the second boat has several “seats” taken.)

This price does not include food or beverage of your choice, nor does it cover any crew tips. The Captain will get back with me on the show time and place. We are fishing for reds and trout.

Contact Jay Walker using WALKER130@aol.com for the latest information on the fishing trip.

Treasure Island Tour Train:

http://www.galveston.com/treasureisletourtrain/

Arrangements have been for a Monday morning tour of Galveston Island.  Normally, the tour departs from 25th & Seawall Blvd. However, for a small additional fee the Association has arranged for the tour to begin at the hotel. Those wishing to take the tour will be picked up at the hotel at 9:00 a.m. on April 7th, weather permitting.   The cost will be only  $10.00 per person, and is limited to 70 people. The return will be approximately 10:30 a.m. 

The tour covers 17 miles and is a talking/riding tour.  This is the Train Ride that they advertise--it's really a three-car tram pulled by a John Deere tractor with a wooden box on the front, painted like a train.  Everyone should dress warmly.  Galveston can be pretty cold in the early mornings of April, and windy, too.  Of course, if the weather doesn't permit, the Association will refund the $10 per person fee.

If nothing else, this tour will give everyone an opportunity to take a brief look at the various attractions and let one decide if he or she would like to go back in the afternoon to do their own personalized tour of the city by driving around Galveston.

Taken From Galveston CVB Site (below):

Enjoy a 1 1/2 hour, 17 mile narrated tour around the Island City on the Galveston Sightseeing Train!

This fun ride covers both Old and New Galveston - including Seawall Boulevard, the remains of Fort Crockett, historic homes, Rosenberg Library, churches, the downtown business district, the shrimp fleet, Jean Lafitte's home, Moody Mansion, the Bishop's Palace, Ashton Villa, the Strand Historic District, the University of Texas Medical Branch, and dozens of other places of interests.

Treasure Island Tour Train is the Island's oldest operating tour train, established in 1962.

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