Countdown

 

Until the 39th Raven Reunion starts.

NEW INFO

I was just informed that all bases in San Antonio have just changed entry procedures.

In order to get on Randolph, you must have a DOD ID card.  OR

 If you do not have one, I must submit a list to the security forces NLT Mon, Oct 11.  If you plan to come to the reunion events on Randolph and do not have a DOD ID card, I need the following info NLT midnight, Saturday, Oct 9.

 This applies to everyone without DOD ID cards-- Ravens, wives, children, girlfriends, SOs, friends, etc.

 NAME: (Last, First, MI) Exactly as shown on drivers license/ID card

Date of Birth:

Address:

Drivers License # and state of issue:   

All must have an ID (i.e. drivers license). to enter. 

All must use the main gate to enter Randolph. 

If you are sponsoring a guest, MAKE SURE THEY KNOW of this requirement.

 Yeah, I know.  I'm just the  messenger.

 Cheers,

 Ed

 

ED NOTE:  This is shaping up to be the biggest reunion in years.  If you’re undecided, c’mon down!

Reunion Attendees (as of Oct 5, 2010) 

John Davidson & Tricia Levine, Bob & JoAnn Dittert, Bill & Jen Yenke, Jim & Helen Stanford, Briggs Diuguid, Chad & Linda Swedberg, Craig & Terri Duehring, Gene Hamner, Larry Margolies, Lloyd VanZee, Darrel & Chris Whitcomb, Jack Drummond, Shannon Head, Staci Roberson, Vinny & Earldean Pastore, Jim Hix, Dot Fullick, J Fred & Lori Guffin, Kent & Beth Carter & Sam Tedaro, Tom & Wee-Zee Palmer, Lew, Al Galante, Ed Gunter, Kathy & Cody Hatch, Debra Swanson & Nannette, Karen Brinkley, Larry Williams, John Dill, Connie Neal, Billy Neal, Frank Carroll, Anne Leister, Binky Hernandez, Estelle, Roger & Barbara Trevathan, (50), Bill Sweeney, Spike, Dora, Monica Milam & Rob Matson, Jim Kellogg, Lynda Quinn, Fred Platt, David Ryan, Lance & Chris Borden, Max & Betty Hottell, Craig Hottell & Angela, Lee Mckinley, H & Lisa Ownby, Mike Kelly, Mark & Jeanie Diebolt, Bob Eveleigh, Don & Lorraine Moody, Tom King, Big Dog, Drena & Jeff Herbert, Dick Welch, Doug Davis,

 

2010 RAVEN REUNION

Oct 15-17

 

 

Text Box:   "I now know why men who have been to war yearn to reunite. Not to tell stories or look at old pictures. Not to laugh or weep. Comrades gather because they long to be with the men who once acted at their best; men who suffered and sacrificed, who suffered and stripped of their humanity. I did not pick these men. They were delivered by fate and the military.  But I know them in a way I know no other men. I have never given anyone such trust. They were willing to guard something more precious than my life. They would have carried my reputation, the memory of me. It was part of the bargain we all made, the reason we were so willing to die for one another. As long as I have memory, I will think of them all, every day. I am sure that when I leave this world, my last thought will be of my family and my comrades... Such good men." Author unknown.
 


 

 

 

 

MUST DO:

Reunion reservations: edgunter@aol.com or (830) 560-2522.

If you’re a regular, but can’t make it this year, please let me know.

 Hotel reservations: Hawthorn Suites  (210) 655-9491.  Tell them you’re with the Ravens. Place is really looking good with the new reception area.  We have a block of 42 rooms.  Get your reservations early.  After Sept 20, they won't hold rooms for us

 Ground Transportation: Jim Kellogg. transportraven@satx.rr.com  (210) 428-3243

The schedule will be posted on the web site and will be similar to years past.

Thinking about having a speaker at the banquet this year.  Any thoughts? 

Costs: Due to rising costs and a loss last year, the prices will have to go up for 2010. This is the first price increase since 2005. That means about a 12% increase over 5 years. Much better than what our taxes & investments are doing…  If you have any ideas of how to help hold costs down, please let me know.  Accurate attendance counts are a BIG part of the cost.

 If you pre-pay BY OCT 1, $230/person; $415/couple. Checks to EAPLS at 132 Trelawney, McQueeney, TX, 78123.

 

After that, the cost will be $250/person;$440/couple.

 

Even if you don’t pre-pay, I need to know if you’re coming to get an accurate count for meals.

See you there.

 

39th RAVEN REUNION (14-17 Oct, 2010)
Schedule of Events

(All times approximate) 

THURSDAY (14th)
1200-1600 Mill left.  

1800 Dinner on your own.   Felix’s will be open. 

 FRIDAY  (15 th)
0900 (Maybe) Golf at Northcliffe Golf Club. Cost $40 for a cart; $10 for clubs.    Tee time may vary.  Vinny Pastore (vinnypastore@tx.rr.com) for details.

1000-1500 Bird Dog/O-2/T-28 flights.  Ed Gunter for details.

1730 Daedalian Room at the O’Club (transportation will be available from

           the Hawthorn Suites to the O’Club, and return from 1700- closing.)

           210-428-3243

PLEASE DON’T DRINK & DRIVE

1830 Buffet in the International Room
2100 Scintillating conversation with Ravens, Spouses, & Friends.  Apparently, the kids have been run out of the Officers Clubs.  We own upstairs & down.

SATURDAY  (16 th)
0930  FELIX’s (2801 Pat Booker) opens for Carta Blanca & TexMex

1230 Business Meeting, EAPLS—Auger Inn.  RAVENS only, PLEASE

1430-1600  Auger Inn—Open meeting/warm-up.

1600-1830  Outtadeaugersotheycangetitreadyfordinner
1830 Cocktails in the Auger Inn (Transport will be available from the

              Hawthorn Suites to the O’Club, and return from 1830-closing)

PLEASE DON’T DRINK & DRIVE

2000 Memorial Ceremony
2020 Dinner is served.  Rolls available for a small donation to the 

           scholarship fund.  Butter available for a large donation.

2130 Annual Raven portrait. RAVENS only, PLEASE
2200 Aircraft carrier turns into the wind

2208  Ambulance arrives at O’Club

 

SUNDAY (17 th)
0930-1330 Randolph Room--Farewell Champagne Brunch at the O’ Club.