Letter/bio from Chuck Shoemaker

Hi Luann,

The last reunion I attended was in 2000. A lot has happened since then….but will give a shortened history from before 2000 besides the last 15 years.

Olivia and I have five "great" kids who have various occupations. We have nine grand kids from the age of 23 down to 4 years old. The oldest is getting married August 8^th so we won't be able to attend the reunion but hope to meet many old friends at the meet and greet Friday night.

After running businesses in Boonville, NY, from 1975 and with our children grown and married we decided to move the cats, dogs and horses to Florida. We built our farm in North Florida and thoroughly enjoyed our retirement. In the summer of 2014 we chose to move further south so bought a home in Merritt Island. Now that we are closer to the beach and excitement from the Kennedy Space Center and Cocoa Beach, our kids, spouses, and grand kids visit often.

You and the committee have done a great job at putting what sounds like an action packed weekend together.

Looking forward to seeing many old friends!!!

Sincerely,

Chuck Shoemaker