Port Aransas ROMEOs hold convention

ROMEOs unite The first convention of the Port Aransas chapter of ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out) was held in Minneapolis, Minn., recently with 34 members and their wives representing seven states. The organization was created in 2004 and currently has a membership of mostly Winter Texans, from 17 states, Canada and Mexico. The group, lower right, enjoyed dinner cruise as part of the festivities.

The first convention of the Aransas Princess chapter of ROMEOs was held in Minneapolis, Minn., Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 8-9. Present were 34 members and their wives representing seven states.

ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out) was created in Port Aransas in 2004 and currently has a membership of 56, mostly Winter Texans from 17 states plus Canada and Mexico.

The convention included a tour of the Summit Brewing Company in St. Paul, Minn., by owner Mark Stutrud, whose parents are Winter Texans; a hospitality hour at the Embassy Suites; and dinner at the Napa Valley Grill on Wednesday. On Thursday, the events included optional "power shopping" at the Mall of America and other shopping areas. The evening activity was a dinner cruise on the Lake Minnetonka, Excelsior, Minn. Hosts John and Mary Kay Hanson of nearby Eden Valley, Minn., made all arrangements.

COURTESY PHOTOS

John Heinen of the "Don Juan" Port Aransas chapter was elected the International President.

The Port Aransas chapter serenades their wives with song at a restaurant in Port Aransas each Valentine's Day.