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Every year right before the annual company picnic, Sundance Vacations holds an essay contest for all employees and their children. This year’s essay topic was “What is your favorite vacation destination?” There were two age groups. The first was age’s 8-13 and the second was age’s 14-college. One winner was picked from each age group and awarded a $500 scholarship. The essays were judged by Sundance Vacations Founder Tina Dowd. A small ceremony was held at the company picnic (Dorney Park in Allentown, Pa) Sundance Vacations VP of Marketing Joe Molitoris announced the winners.

This year, for the age group 8-13 the 2009 winner was Courtney Allen. Courtney is 11years old, and a 6th grade student. Courtney is saving her money for a rainy day. Some of Courtney’s interests include: Drama, Basketball, and has participated in Forensics with her school. Courtney currently made the honor roll for the 08-09 school year. Courtney’s mother Christina Allen is a Manager in the Inbound and Rescheduling Department for Sundance Vacations.

For the 14-college age group, the 2009 winner was Marie Ripa. Marie is a night shift marketer in the Sundance Vacations Mount Carmel office. Marie is 18 years old. She is a student at Brown University. In her spare time Marie enjoys hanging out with friends, reading, playing the violin, and playing on the computer. Marie is very modest about her “hard to beat” bowling skills. She is currently also learning four different languages, Spanish, French, Italian, and Latin.

Congratulations to both girls!

As you walk through the gate and hand the attendant your ticket, you can sense the excitement. You can hear screams and laughter, you can smell the mouth-watering French fries, and you can feel the hot sun beating on your face, tempting you to run to the nearest log floom ride. If you haven’t guessed, I’m talking about Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown, Pa.

Sundance Vacations celebrated their annual company picnic for all East Coast employees at Dorney Park and Wild Water Kingdom on Sunday, July 12th. If you were at the park, you couldn’t miss a Sundance Vacations employee or one of their guests, as they all sported blue T-shirts with the bright orange and yellow Sundance Vacations logo and their Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania pins. This year, 900 employees and their family members came out to enjoy the festivities, which increased from only 600 last year. “At the first company picnic, we only had 20 employees, and you could remember everyone,” recalls Sundance Vacations Founder Tina Dowd. “Our current size makes that a lot more difficult. However, I take advantage of the opportunity to meet and greet everyone,” added Dowd.

Sundance Vacations gave away prizes to children and employees. Prizes varied from IPod Nanos to Cool Pix Digital Cameras. The weather was perfect, and I think it’s safe to say that everyone had a great time! Thank you Sundance Vacations!!

What did you like most about the Sundance Vacations annual picnic at Dorney Park? What was your favorite ride this year?

Sundance Vacations is proud to announce a 2^nd year partnership with Six Flags Great Adventure and Hurricane Harbor in Jackson, New Jersey.

The company anticipates a busy season with the amusement park and Hurricane Harbor’s water park. Sundance Vacations representatives will be there until early November. Six Flags Great Adventure’s main attraction this year is Bizzaro. The surreal coaster is accompanied by fog, fiery flame effects, and heart-pumping audio. Sounds Scary!  Would you dare?

Do you have a favorite coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure?

Sundance Vacations will hold their annual company picnic on Sunday June 8^th. Hundereds of employees have been competing to claim a prize during the annual event. The picnic will be held at Dorney Park; in Allentown Pa. Sundance Vacations is expected to have a large attendance topping 800 people. The park opens at 10am, and closes at 10pm. Food will be available from noon until 5pm, remember to come back to the pavilion at 3pm for the prize drawing. There are tons of great prizes to be given away. Good Luck!  Make sure to bring your bathing suit and beach towel, as the temperature should reach a sweltering 90 degrees for the day.  Hope to see you there and don’t forget to wear your SUNDANCE VACATIONS T-SHIRT!!!

We would love to know what your favorite company event was. Where have you had the most fun with Sundance Vacations?