Cross Keys Bank Winter Newsletter - BSJ Bancshares, Inc. & Cross Keys Bank 2013 Annual Report

Join Us This Summer July 24-August 2, 2014

For the 70th Anniversary of D-Day Landings Normandy & Paris

TheCKBTravelClubhasenjoyedagreat response since being organized about a year ago. Trips to Italy and Hawaii were chosen by the first two groups of travelers, with 16 people signing up for each tour. Membership in the “club” is free. You do not have to be a Cross Keys customer to join, but that option is available. About all you need is some luggage, maybe a passport, and a

landing beaches will be led by a local guidewho is an expert indescribing the events that occurred there. Our time here will no doubt be informational, entertaining and emotional. Following our step back into the history of World War II, we will then take a short drive and a giant leap into the history from another era when we

After an overnight flight, the next day will begin in Paris, home to world- famous food, art, wine, scenery, history and much more. At the airport we will be escorted to our bus for the trip to our hotel. While in Paris there will be tours with local, English-speaking guides who are either Collette employees or who have been chosen by Collette.

desire to travel. We will help you with all the rest. And you might even want to help us in choosing our future destinations. The next trip for the Travel Club will begin on July 24 when we begin our awesome trip to the beaches of Normandy and the lights of Paris. This 10-day adventure will coincide with the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, but will be several weeks after the June 6 ceremonial activities in

learn about the Norman conquest of England by viewing the famous Bayeux Tapestry. We will continue our journey into the past the next day in the medieval village of Chartres. As onmost days, wewill have free time for lunch. Most of our CKB travelers agree that this is an important and highly enjoyable part of every trip. A common occurrence is to choose from several sidewalk cafes and have a leisurely meal, dining

order to provide a better opportunity to explore with the group as well as on individual free-time excursions. Our trip will begin with departure from the Monroe airport, but those who need to join the group from other cities can easily be accommodated. Our travel provider, Collette Vacations, has over 80 years of experience, and they were carefully chosen based on their long history of hosting successful adventures. The contact information of your designated person at home will be on file with Collette, so that they will always know where you are and how to reach you at any time.

These tours are included in your trip package, but you may also have our guide recommend alternate tours on your own. Free time is a hallmark of Collette, so that those with varying interests will have opportunities to personalize their experiences. This ensures that you may enjoy guided tours and also have the chance to do your own thing. After 3 days in Paris we will travel in a first class motor coach across the scenicFrenchcountryside.OurCollette tour manager will point out items and answer questions along the way to the Normandy coast. Our visits to the

on a freshly prepared dish favored by the local people. Our tour manager will be able to make recommendations based on your preferences. We will spend part of the last afternoon traveling so that we can spend one morenight inParis, including a farewell dinner with our new friends. The next morning will come early as we meet the motor coach for our shuttle to the airport, taking with us many photos, souvenirs andmemories. We hope you will join us on this exciting adventure. Contact Jim Cuthbert at 318.237.5833.

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