2009 KSA ReunionIt has been about six months since the Reunion has ended a most successful and enjoyable gathering in the Kingdom.On behalf of the KSA Organizing Committee we would likeOn behalf of the KSA Organizing Committee, we would like to present to you the feedback. Before doing that, we would like to express our thanks and appreciation to Khalid Al-Falih, Abdul Aziz Al-Kayyal, and Abdul Rahman Al-Wuhaib for their valuable support and contributions; especially to Mr. Al-Kayyal for absorbing the cost of the visas and allowing yy g gour visitors to use Company aircrafts within the Kingdom. Such a move by Mr. Kayyal slowed down the number of cancellations due to the economic situation in the worldcancellations due to the economic situation in the world.

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2009 KSA ReunionAlso, it is most appropriate to highlight our thanks to Government Relations, Public Relations, Industrial Security IT Community Services Transportation andSecurity, IT, Community Services, Transportation and Aviation for their unprecedented support since it made all the difference. That is why our visitors rated their historic visit very highly.visit very highly.Also, we would like to assure you and the management that all of the financial and many of the other support extended to the visitors will not be treated as a precedent for the pfuture events. We are looking forward to four years from now, to present to Saudi Aramco Management our wishful listing before proceeding with organizing the 3rd Reunion

i l das previously done.

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2009 KSA ReunionNow, it gives me great pleasure to present Kathy Owen who will walk you through the feedback we gathered from the 2nd Reunion participants2 Reunion participants.

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Survey ResultsTotal number reunion participants who returned survey 225 peoplesurvey 225 people

102 Retirees46 Spouses4 p46 Brats31 Other

Gender:92 Male

F l133 Female

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Survey ResultsAge:

96 65+ Yrs120 45-64 Yrs45 4

9 33–44 Yrs Number of Attendees 501:

187 Retirees187 Retirees76 Brats238 Other

Would you return for another Reunion:

203 Yes322 No

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Survey ResultsRating of Overall Reunion:

210 Excellent15 Good

C i ti B fCommunication Before:176 Good40Good6 Poor6 Poor3 Not Sure

Communication During:154 Good54 G62 Fair9 Poor

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Survey ResultsLogistics/ Admin.

Bus Administration:185 Good

8 F i28 Fair12 Poor

Accommodations:83 Hotel83 Hotel111 Friends28 Relatives3 Other3

Rate Hotel stay:43 Excellent40 Good12 Fair

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Survey ResultsReunion Expenses:

31 High148 Medium40 Low

6 Not Sure

Reunion Activities:197 Excellent28 Good

Amount of Activities:Amount of Activities:6 More

37 Fewer182 Same

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Survey ResultsFavorite Activities:

Welcome Dinnerh b hShaybah

Madain Saleh

Would you Recommend another KSA Reunion:

225 Yes

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DemographicsSaudi Aramco Reunions unite the Saudi Arabian Expatriate Ambassadors as well as educate theAmbassadors as well as educate the younger generations of Saudi Aramco Retirees worldwide.During the 2009 KSA Reunion,During the 2009 KSA Reunion, grandchildren of Annuitants attended and were able to witness contributions their grandparents g phad made. The KSA Reunions are sentimental trips to all ages of Expatriates; retirees, their children

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and grandchildren.

DemographicsThe children of Saudi Aramco employees or “Brats” are a group of individuals that are now coming into their own and proving themselves responsible and very dedicated towards ycontinuing their relationship with Saudi Aramco. This relationship is part of theirrelationship is part of their legacy. Today there are several 3rd generations working in Arabia today for Saudi AramcoArabia today for Saudi Aramco.

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DemographicsTwo Brat brothers, Dean and Gary Barnes are currently compiling acurrently compiling a database of treasures from USA Annuitants to capture pthe history of the items and are collaborating with S di A bi f th iSaudi Arabia for their return to the Kingdom.

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Organizing CommitteeFuture KSA Reunions will continue to use the current committee structure; relying on volunteers.

Request some Saudi Aramco financial inputpRequest visitor contributions

or B S lf Di t d GBecome a Self Directed GroupProfessional Group with a sponsorOrganizing Committee

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Next KSA ReunionTentative Date:

March 9-18, 2015

‘Friends of KSA Reunion’Create Organizing Committee 2014 for Local and advanced

l iplanning

Staying in Touch:W b iWebsiteAramco Expat s WebsiteFacebook and social networksAyyam Al-Jamilah Magazine

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ObservationsOrganizing Committee / Volunteers

Program Content

Dinners

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ObservationsCapturing the Reunion

VisasVisas

S iSecurity

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ObservationsTransportation

Website

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Final ThoughtsSecurity

Resources

Smooth Operations

Community spirit

V lVolunteers …

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Attendee FeedbackOur only regret is that we could not fit in all

f h hof the tours that were offered!!P h th i itPerhaps another visit is required!

Eil & Th H dEileen & Thomas Henderson

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Attendee FeedbackThe Reunion was a wonderful unique experience.Thanks to Saudi AramcoThanks to Saudi Aramco management for all of the many facilities made available to us, Ali Baluchi Laurie KelschAli Baluchi, Laurie Kelsch, Kathy Owen, Linda Ksiazek, Deborah Nanninga, Cheri Saner and the 150 volunteers who alland the 150 volunteers who all worked so hard to make everything happen for us.C li K i htColin Knight

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Attendee FeedbackThe generosity and

welcoming spirit of Saudi Aramco families andAramco families and employees made us feel as though we had come hhome.

“Coming home” was the theme that we experienced pand heard expressed over and over again.

F d & L i SFred & Laurie Swanson

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Attendee FeedbackIt is reassuring to know that the gracious hospitality of the Bedouinhospitality of the Bedouin culture can also be a part of a huge international oil companycompany.We will all continue our mission to share our positive experiences with others.Richard BarrRichard Barr

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Attendee FeedbackFor my husband it was his first visit to KSA, and he left the Middle East with aleft the Middle East with a new appreciation for the Arab culture and hospitalityhospitality.This was truly one of the most incredible “vacations” that we have ever shared!!Jackie FeuerbachJackie Feuerbach

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Attendee FeedbackThe Reunion events and detailed planning far exceeded my expectationsexceeded my expectations.The Asir area was awesome. Who would haveawesome. Who would have believed it is part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?

f l llOur trip was first class all the way.Dorothy SremboDorothy Srembo

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Attendee FeedbackWhat a great organized event with wonderful flexibility for seeingflexibility for seeing friends, more of Arabia, and experiencing terrific p ghospitality.Another life adventure!

h k dThank you Saudi Aramco and all of the volunteers.Dr Charlie SimpsonDr. Charlie Simpson

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An AdventureLiving in Saudi Arabia defines my life: past, present, and future.Wh I d f hWhen I stepped out of that Saudi jet on March 23, 1973, with a two year old and a four year old little did Iyear old, little did I understand the great adventure that my family and I were embarking upon.e e e ba g upo .And that is a good description of our 30 years in Saudi Arabia – an adventure.

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