Shortly after Christmas … emails went out to those for whom we have email addresses. Snail mail will likely be sent by week end. Below is a copy of the flyer going out as snail mail.
2019 Reunion Newsletter
Branson MO
Photos from the Branson Reunion Posted
Photos from the Branson reunion have been posted on the “Media” page. For the life of me, I can’t believe I managed to miss snapping a pic of Eddie Young. I know was there. I saw him right after all the pics were snapped by the photographer (we couldn’t find him before all the pics were snapped). I photoshopped him into a couple of pics that I know he should have been in using a photo we took of him at the Reno reunion.
I know there were a a bunch of folks snapping pics throughout the reunion. If any of you can send me copies of your pics or links to where you might have uploaded them online, I’ll include them in the Branson Reunion album.
I scanned a number of pics from Vietnam that some of the guys brought. I haven’t had a chance yet to go through all of them and get them prettied up. But, as I get them web-ready, I’ll be posting them in the next day or three. So, stop back by in a couple of days and you should see a few more collections on the “Media” page.
Reunion Registration Deadline 17 May 2013
To assure we can accurately forecast and pay in advance for the number of banquet meals on Saturday night, and the amount of h’orderves that will be needed for Friday evening’s Meet ‘n’ Greet, we’ll need to receive your reunion reservations by May 17th.
If you haven’t registered already, To register to attend, you need to do TWO things. You need to register for a room with the hotel, and you need to send your reunion registration fee(s) to Roger Rock.
- CLICK HERE to register online for your room(s) at the Radisson. Or — call the Radisson directly (800) 395-7046, but don’t forget to use our GROUP CODE: 70ENG when making your reservations
- Print and complete the reunion registration form, write your check to cover the registration fees for each participant ($75 each), and mail both the registration form and your check to Roger Rock (address on the registration form)
Any and all 70th Engineers from ANY era are welcome to attend.
Register to Attend the 2013 Reunion
Reunion registration forms for the June 7-9-2013 reunion will go out in email this weekend. And, for those who do not have an email address, they’ll also be going out in USPS. The Registration fee for EACH attendee will be $75. That fee will cover the meet ‘n’ greet on Friday evening, and the banquet meal on Saturday evening. To get the price down, we’ve opted not to hire a professional photographer and will be taking our own digital photos throughout the event. We’ll post all the photos out to the website after the reunion for folks to download. Folks who do not have internet connections will be able to order/purchase a CD or DVD of the photos (that will be mailed subsequent to the reunion).
Roger Rock will need to receive your reunion registration form and registration fees by no later than May 17th to be able to confirm meal counts and pre-pay the hotel for those meals per our contract. That means folks who’ll be attending will need to get their registration fees in the mail by no later than May 10th to ensure Roger receives them in time to reserve the correct number of meals and pay that bill.
The Reunion Registration and Hotel Room Registration are two separate processes. Please note that you’ll need to make your room reservations directly with the hotel. You can do that by calling the Radisson Hotel-Branson: (800) 395-7046. Don’t forget to use your Group Code: 70ENGR to get our preferred room rates:
- King/Double – $89 … ~$99.33 after taxes
- Leisure Suite – $129 … ~$143.97 after taxes
- Presidential Suite – $169 … ~$188.61 after taxes
Please note that the above room rates apply not just for June 7-9, 2013, but also apply both immediately before and after the event, from June 4th through June 12th. So … if you’d like to extend your stay and enjoy the surrounding area or a show or two, you’ll be able to do that at more affordable rates than you’d be able to get on your own.
Branson, MO is known as a music haven, and the Radisson Hotel–Branson offers a prime location in the theater district – ideal for guests who want to take in toe-tapping shows. The city also offers a variety of shopping, golf, historic and natural attractions, and is just minutes from Branson Landing and Silver Dollar City Theme Park. Our concierge can help procure tickets to many of the local shows and attractions, and we offer great hotel packages as well.
Guest rooms and suites feature complimentary high-speed, wireless Internet access, 37″ TVs and more. They also offer rooms featuring Sleep Number Beds, allowing you to adjust the firmness of your mattress to your exact level of comfort.
Hotel services/ facilities include a heated indoor/outdoor pool (so bring your swimsuits), wireless Internet access (not just in your room but in public areas as well), whirlpool, sauna, full-service concierge desk, Fitness Center and a Business Center. Plus, the hotel is “pet-friendly.” There is, however, a $30 pet fee assessed for your stay.
Fallen Engineers Memorial Unveiled
One of the highest priorities of the Army Engineer Association (AEA) is to recognize all Army engineers who have given their lives in the defense of the United States of America. Equally important is to recognize those engineers who received wounds in combat resulting in the award of the Purple Heart. AEA is accepting donations for the maintenance of the Memorial Wall for Fallen Engineers unveiled at the Sapper Grove at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri — home of the Army Engineer Regiment — during the ENFORCE 2011 conference. Click here to learn more about the Memorial Wall.
If you’ll be driving to our next reunion in Branson, MO, the memorial isn’t all that far away. You might want to take some time to stop by and pay your respects.