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2008 Reunion Info
TROPIC LIGHTNING ASSOCIATION
El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel
110 Lexington Ave
San Antonio, Texas 78205
24 March, 2008
Dear Fellow Warriors, Families and Friends,
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
As the saying goes, "it is time to pull pitch" and get serious about planning and coordinating the forthcoming reunion in San Antonio, Texas. The dates we, elected officers and I, have selected are 14 to 16 November 2008. The dates are close to those we discussed at our previous reunion; however, we did want to provide a little time between the national elections on 4 November and our reunion. The reunion is only eight months away so we must move ahead!
We have selected the El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel which is a full-service, convention type hotel with many amenities and it overlooks the San Antonio River. For those who have been in San Antonio know that the riverwalk area is unique and a wonderful setting for events like the one we are planning. In any case, please reserve the dates and begin to make plans to attend for what we believe will be another great time to renew friendships and to make new friends.
As we did in 2006, we want to invite all who were assigned to units of the 25th Aviation Battalion in Viet Nam as well as their families and friends to include families of our fallen comrades. It was extra special to have family members of those we lost or may have died since the war ended. So, we ask that you please help us reach out to those who you feel might be interested in attending and make them feel welcome to attend our reunion. All attendees are expected to be a member of the Association.
If you are not a member, please send your membership dues ($25.00) to our Treasurer, Andy Asberry. His address is 4513 W. FM 917, Godley, Texas 76044. There will be no other fees collected except by Military Reunion Planners, we are letting them set up the reunion this year.
Additional information will be posted on the website, if needed. However, the name of our group which you should refer to when making reservations is "The 25th Tropic Lightning Division Reunion also referred to as T25." The toll free number to make reservations is (866) 293-1842 or (888)465-4329 Holliday Inn Worldwide or via email: reservations@tropicanohotel.com. Also, additional reservation information to include phone numbers is contained in one of the enclosures. So, please make your reservations as soon as you can because the hotel is holding rooms until they sell out or September 26, 2008, whichever comes first. Early reservations will help the hotel and us in making final preparations.
For those flying into San Antonio Airport, a shuttle is available to take you to the El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel and back to the airport. The cost is $14.00 one-way and $24.00 round-trip. Ask for San Antonio Transportation (SAT) shuttle service after securing your baggage.
We are working with Charlie Rogers who lives in San Antonio and believe that together we will develop a fun-filled agenda. If you have any suggestions regarding activities/events that you think we could enjoy together then please share the information with us. We are open to suggestions and would appreciate hearing from you.
We look forward to seeing you all in November! In the meantime, please check out the website: http://25thaviation.org that Ron Leonard keeps updated to include posting newsletters. Information about the reunion is posted on the website, so, check it on occasion for any changes that may occur. And, please pass along the information about the reunion to others and provide us any feedback that you feel will be helpful. Much needs to be done prior to and during the reunion. Your assistance would be appreciated and remember to bring along pictures and memorabilia to share with other attendees. Thanks in advance for your support!!
Three enclosures with vital information are included with this letter - look them over carefully!
Included are the reunion activities. Also, please fill out the reservation form and check the events you may want to attend. Mail the reservation form with payment to Military Reunion Planners at the address provided on the form. Thanks for making reservations sooner rather than later!
All the best in 2008!
Sincerely,
Larry Kerr Bert L. Rice
Association President Vice President
310 E. Maplewood Ave 1217 Hillcrest Road
Walsh, Colorado 81090 Odenton, Maryland 21113-2005
719-324-5113 410-672-0186
If You plan on coming let me know ASAP if you can so I can figure out how big a block of rooms we are going to need, how many meals we will need, etc etc....It's a planning thing:)
2008 Tentative Attendees So Far
Oscar Garza
Ben Crabtree and wife
Jess Forester and son Jeff
Andy Carr and wife
Joe Finch and wife
Larry Muntz and wife
Ben Brint
Marlin Price
Dennis Pickett
Larry Kerr
George Pendleton and wife
Gary Paris and wife
Dale Gueller
Huey Weston and wife
Ron Hall
Louis Beam and Daughter
Ray Casey
Neil Davidson
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Jim Canon and wife
Bob Seger
Ron Skamanish and wife
Dave Stock
Rob Amiot
Chet Atkins
Ron Leonard
Candyce Thomas
Bert Rice
Bobby Connell and wife
Jon Mitchell
Gary Thompkins and wife
Dave Henard and wife
LTC Frank Tate Modern Day 25th Avn
Ray and Michelle Huntington
Mathew McLynne and Connie
Laura Reynolds
Lisa Reynolds
Catherine Reynolds
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Dan Lentz
Charlie Rodgers and daughters
Raymond Elwell
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