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NOTICE OF REUNION 2009

From:   Reunion Board of Directors
To:        VMF-124 & 155 WW-II Vets
             VMF/VMA-124 Reservists

Date:    April 2009

Subj:     Reunion 2009, Colorado Springs, Colorado

     The 2009 reunion will be in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Local area resident MGen Bobby Hollingsworth is assisting with tour arrangements. It looks as if this reunion will be a great time. We hope you will make plans to attend.

     In order to defray costs of Ready Room, local transportation and incidental expenses, we are asking for a $50.00 per person registration fee.

REUNION DATES: Thursday, September 17 - Sunday, September 20 [Wednesday is a check-in date]

WHERE: Colorado Springs, Colorado

HOTEL:  Clarion Hotel and Conference Center 314 West Bijou, Colorado Springs, Colorado
               Reservations: 800/477-8610, Fax: 719/329-7449
               Point of Contact: Darlene Marquardt Dmarquardt.choicehotels@yahoo.com
               http://www.clarionhotel.com/hotel/co025

     The Clarion Hotel® & Conference Center is a 100 percent non-smoking full-service hotel located just 12 miles from the Colorado Springs Airport. With convenient access to Interstate 25, the Clarion provides easy access to many local points of interest, including Colorado College, the United States Air Force Academy, United States Olympic Training Center, Pikes Peak "America's Mountain" and Garden of the Gods Park. The Clarion is three blocks from the heart of Colorado Springs and within easy walking distance of shopping, museums, theatres, parks and over 60 restaurants. Hotel amenities include:

  • Complimentary: hot breakfast buffet, airport shuttle, shuttle service within a 3-mile radius, parking, newspaper, in room wireless high-speed internet
  • Indoor pool and spa
  • Laundry and valet service
  • Courtyard with gazebo
  • Business center

         To reserve a room, call the hotel at the number above. Tell the agent you want a reservation from the block set aside for the "VMF-124/155&VMA-124 Military Reunion". The room cost is $89.00 (with 9.4% tax = $97.37) a night; one to four persons per room. Reservations must be made no later than August 16, 2009 after which the rate of $99 will apply based on availability. We urge you to make reservations as early as possible. The room rate applies three days prior to and three days after the reunion dates. (The rooms normally rent for $119 - $139.) Individual reservations may be cancelled 24 hours prior to arrival.

    Airport Transportation: Hotel shuttle bus.

         The Ready Room will be located in one of the Hospitality Suites. The hotel has allowed us to bring and maintain our own drinks and refreshments; however they must remain in the suite. Bring memorabilia and photographs.

    SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: The following are tentative and more details will follow. (Click HERE to view the final Schedule of Events)

    Wednesday, September 16 - Reunion check-in at the Ready Room. It will be set up in early afternoon. Dinner is per your schedule. Note: Ready Room hours daily 0800-2300.

    Thursday, September 17 - Scheduled Tours: Ever wonder what Northern Command is responsible for and how they execute their Unified Command responsibilities? How about Space Command? NORAD? These are all located at Peterson AFB and you will find these commands very interesting. All of this is located near the magnificent front range city of Colorado Springs.

    Friday, September 18 - Scheduled Tours: Have you ever thought about how wounded warriors are processed and how they are prepared for returning to duty? What training is provided to soldiers today to save lives on the battlefield? The high tech training given will amaze you. During BRAC process Ft. Carson has been doubled in size. Meet wounded warriors up close and personal and observe the high tech warrior training they are provided before deployment to theater.

    Saturday, September 19 - Scheduled Tours: Other local area tours are available followed by a banquet at the Clarion Hotel.

    TAPS: Please notify Al Rome of any members of VMF/VMA-124, VMF-155 who have died this past year so we can remember them at the banquet.

    The Board of Directors, VMF-124/155, VMA-124 Reunion Committee [This committee is voluntary and dedicated to organizing reunions for the World War II veterans of VMF-124 and 155 and the reservists of VMA-124. It has no legal status.]

    David Hallin, Colonel, USMCR (Ret.)
    President / Director (901) 747-3018

    Alfred Rome, CWO-5, USMCR (Ret.)
    Vice President / Director (901) 755-3726

    Nick Matranga, Colonel, USMCR (Ret.)
    Treasurer / Director (251) 476-2124

    Jack Morrison, CWO-4, USMCR (Ret.)
    Secretary / Director (281) 852-1381

    Harold "Hal" Fruchtnicht, BGen, USMCR (Ret.), Director (281) 553-6535

    Raymond J. Cullinan, CWO-4, USMCR (Ret.), Director (636) 236-5166

    Donald G. Shields, 1st Sgt., USMCR (Ret.), Director (314) 741-0582

    Edgar "Ed" Dies, WW-II Veteran, VMF-155, Director (785) 628-8044