As part of our 30th Anniversary Celebration, Brad Kling, our former ARA President, will return to say a few words about the ARA. Brad was our third president following the founder, Frank Buhler, and Andy Lubrano.

Tom McDonald will be available once again to sign copies of his book, Alcon Laboratories, A Vision Fulfilled, 1947-1997. Books will also be available for purchase during the luncheon. 

As at our previous luncheon, we’ll have the opportunity to speak to some of the Alcon Research Clinic team and to sign up to participate in a research study.

Agenda 
11:30 Members and guests sign in
12:00 Luncheon buffet opens
12:50 Welcome and Introductions – Pat Cappelletti, President, ARA
1:00 Program – Andy Taft, President, Downtown Fort Worth, Inc.
2:00 ARA – 30 years! A few words by Brad Kling, past President, ARA, 2009 – 2019
2:45 Raffle 
3:00 Announcements and other ARA business
3:30 Event ends

Reservations & Charges
Email us at ARA-RSVP@alcon-ara.com to make your reservation, no later than September 12th. If you are bringing a guest, include their name when you RSVP and if they will ride with you.

As usual for our programs, there is no charge for members and $10 for guests. If you haven’t paid your $10 dues for 2025, you can pay in cash or check when you sign in or send your check to:

Alcon Retirees Association
P.O. Box 173416
Arlington, TX 76003-3416

Parking
The “Full Return to Office” starts September 2nd so Fridays will be a full working day for all employees again. Security will still do their best to reserve a section for us in the front lot, but it may be smaller than what we have been having.

Parking spaces will be reserved with orange cones. Golf carts will be available to take those who need assistance to the Crossroads Conference Center and back to the parking lot after the program.

I’m looking forward to seeing you on September 19th. Also, mark your calendars for our Holiday Lupper on December 5th.

Pat Cappelletti
President, Alcon Retirees Association