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<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style=""><font size="5">Hello everyone,</font></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style=""><font size="5"><br></font></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style=""><font size="5" style="background-color: rgb(253, 248, 105);">Unfortunately we have to announce that our upcoming Gala Banquet on June 10 2026 is CANCELLED.</font></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style=""><font size="5">There were not enough tickets sold to meet the minimum requirements for our booking at the Mandarin Restaurant.</font></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style=""><font size="5"><br></font></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style=""><font size="5">Anyone who purchased a ticket will receive a refund. </font></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style=""><font size="5">We are working to refund the money and you should receive a credit in the coming days.</font></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style=""><font size="5"><br></font></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style=""><font size="5">We hope to plan an alternate event in the future.</font></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style=""><font size="5"><br></font></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style=""><font size="5">Thank you,</font></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style=""><font size="5">Jane Tumbin</font></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style=""><font size="5">President Hamilton RASC</font></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></div><div style="font-size: 13px;"><br></div>
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On Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 03:00:02 p.m. EDT, Andy Blanchard <atacamandy@gmail.com> wrote:
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<div><div id="ydp61e0132yiv7021610919"><div><p style="margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-size:26px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span style="font-size:21px;">Hi Everyone,</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span><br></span></p><p style="margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span>I hope you\u2019re all doing well and looking forward to the upcoming holiday weekend.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span><br></span></p><p style="margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span>On behalf of the </span><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;font-weight:bold;">RASC Hamilton Centre</span><span>, I\u2019d like to extend a special invitation to our past members to reconnect with the club. We are hosting an evening dedicated to good food, great conversation, and, of course, astronomy.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;font-weight:bold;"><br></span></p><p style="margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;font-weight:bold;">Event Details</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 36px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span>\u2022 </span><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;font-weight:bold;">Date:</span><span> June 10</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 36px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span>\u2022 </span><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;font-weight:bold;">Location:</span><span> Mandarin Restaurant (Centre Mall)</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 36px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span>\u2022 </span><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;font-weight:bold;">Format:</span><span> All-you-can-eat buffet</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 36px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span>\u2022 </span><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;font-weight:bold;">Dress Code:</span><span> Casual</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;font-weight:bold;">Guest Speaker: Randy Atwood</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span><br></span></p><p style="margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span>We are thrilled to welcome </span><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;font-weight:bold;">Randy Atwood</span><span>, who will be presenting on </span><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;font-weight:bold;">Artemis II and the next phase of lunar exploration</span><span>. Randy is one of Canada's foremost experts on NASA history and a truly gifted speaker. If you\u2019re looking for the "inside scoop" on our return to the Moon, this is a night you won't want to miss.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;font-weight:bold;"><br></span></p><p style="margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;font-weight:bold;">Pricing</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 36px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span>\u2022 </span><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;font-weight:bold;">Adults:</span><span> $50</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 36px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span>\u2022 </span><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;font-weight:bold;">Seniors:</span><span> $40</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 36px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span>\u2022 </span><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;font-weight:bold;">Under 16:</span><span> $25</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span>(Includes coffee, tea, and soft drinks)</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span><br></span></p><p style="margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span>The evening will also feature door prizes and our annual awards presentation. It\u2019s a relaxed opportunity to catch up with old friends and meet our current members\u2014spouses and guests are more than welcome!</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;font-weight:bold;">Tickets & Registration</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span><br></span></p><p style="margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span>To secure your spot, please purchase your tickets via the links below:</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 36px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(0, 0, 238);"><span style="color:rgb(27, 28, 29);">\u2022 <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/2026-awards-dinner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;font-weight:bold;color:rgb(0, 0, 238);">Purchase Tickets via Zeffy</span></a></span></p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 36px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span>\u2022 <a href="https://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/2026-awards-dinner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;font-weight:bold;color:rgb(0, 0, 238);">Register via the RASC Hamilton Website</span></a> (where you can also find info on upcoming meetings and Saturday Night Sights)</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span><br></span></p><p style="margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span>We truly hope you can join us for this celebration.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span><br></span></p><p style="margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span>Regards,</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;font-weight:bold;">Andy Blanchard</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span>RASC Hamilton Centre</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;font-weight:bold;"><br></span></p><p style="margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-size:21px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;font-size-adjust:none;color:rgb(27, 28, 29);"><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;font-weight:bold;">P.S.</span><span> If you\u2019ve been thinking about renewing your membership\u2014or even if it\u2019s been off your radar for a while\u2014you are still very welcome to attend the banquet. If you would like to renew, you can <a href="https://www.rasc.ca/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;font-weight:bold;color:rgb(0, 0, 238);">join here</span></a> (please remember to select </span><span style="font-family:TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT;font-weight:bold;">Hamilton</span><span> as your home centre).</span></p><div><span><br></span></div><div dir="ltr"><div>Have a great day</div><div><br></div>Andrew (Andy) Blanchard<div>RASC Board</div><div><br></div></div></div></div>_______________________________________________<br>Announce mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Announce@hamiltonrasc.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Announce@hamiltonrasc.ca</a><br><a href="http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/announce_hamiltonrasc.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/announce_hamiltonrasc.ca</a><br></div>
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