agangdennis
6 posts
Nov 12, 2009
2:56 PM
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I was sitting in a meeting at Oklahoma City when they asked where the 2011 Reunion should be held. I said they should try Cocoa Beach, Florida. It must have been cold that morning in OK City as a large group said that's where it should be.
Mark your calenders, it's from October 19th to the 22nd.I chose a slightly later date so it might even be cool here then ( avg. daily temperature 82) although it can still range from the low 90's down to the low 70's.
I've already found 13 hotels which will fit the bill, but it seems that the Sheraton and the Hilton might be the best of them. We'll choose in January when the rest of my team show up. They are Joe Morrissey, Don Welch, and a new guy who has never made a reunion before, Gary Folsom.
I also thought of where we should go. The Space Center is an obvious choice; I was also looking at a place with Aligators, I know of one that was open a few years ago; and the Warbird Museum. What I was wondering was how many are interested in a Saturday optional trip to Daytona Raceway.
There aren't any races scheduled but there are plenty of activities available, the trip is 60 miles from Cocoa Beach
so it will probably be an all day affair. Let me know, and I'll try to arrange it.
Stay tuned, I'll be running thing past you all
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BOBFIDY
51 posts
Nov 13, 2009
6:02 PM
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DENNIS.....Sounds like a GREAT START. The Space Center sounds like a no brainer and count Nancy and I in on the trip to Daytona Raceway. I'm betting they have a meuseum and LOTS to see and do.
Already looking forward to 2011.
BOB SCHORFHEIDE EM2 1967/68
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holland63.jamesc
4 posts
Nov 13, 2009
6:30 PM
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Dennis: You can count Me in for all activities at Coco Beach reunion. Looking forward to attending!!!!!!!!!
James C. Holland MM2 63-67 A&M Divisions
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sburger
2 posts
Nov 16, 2009
1:34 PM
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Dennis, Will be looking forward to Coco Beach reunion in 2011. I spent 16 weeks at Patrick AFB while in Navy. Chartering a boat for some deepsea fishing would be something I would be interested in. The grouper are great.
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agangchuck
Moderator
60 posts
Nov 16, 2009
5:32 PM
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Dennis
Space Center, Daytona Raceway and Alligators - Oh my. Sounds great!
Chuck Jones MM2 A-gang
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SK2-Stew68-70
6 posts
Nov 29, 2009
6:19 PM
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I live on Florida's left coast so count me in. I have been wanting to attend one of these.
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SK2(Stew)Ken Stewart
Hold Capt. Cargo Hold 5
Dec 68-May 70
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ronnie47
2 posts
Dec 02, 2009
2:34 PM
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if gary folsom goes ill be there
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agangdennis
7 posts
Dec 04, 2009
8:40 AM
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I've discovered a new way to view alligators, an Airboat trip to a mangrove swamp. I tried it yesterday and it was great. They'll give us a good rate and can take 51 people at one time so everyone will be able to go if we stagger the times. It begins only about 15 miles from where we will be staying and we can do it in conjunction with the Warbird museum so no one will get bored.
Still working on the Daytona trip, so nothing firm there yet. My problem now is there is so much to do, we won't be able to fit it all into the four days.
To ronnie47, Gary Folsom will be here, he's part of the group putting all this together.
To sburger, a deep sea fishing trip is fine, but with only four days and our regular routine, we can't fit it into only four days.
Still don't know what hotel we'll be staying in, but I'm already being solicited by several. Looks like we will get very favorable rates.
I'll keep you all posted.
Dennis LaBoyne, EN2 A-gang
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agangdennis
8 posts
Aug 17, 2010
7:55 PM
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It's time to prepare for this year's reunion, I guess.
Did anyone wish me to bring any of my books. For Ken Dively, you wanted hardcover books, I have three right here with me, and I think I can recover two more from where they are stored. I won't bring the two which are being auctioned off, and I believe you already have "A Touch of Home" in hardback. They are $25 each and the soft covers are $15 each. Most if not all are available from Amazon.com but at a higher price.
I have been busy working on the 2011 reunion and should have all activities planned by then also an idea of prices. We are working on transportation costs and should have an idea by the meeting.
Denis LaBoyne EN2 A Gang
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randallsp
10 posts
Aug 18, 2010
4:24 PM
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I'll be driving up from Ventura County,Ca.So if Ken Dively needs any help hauling anything up let me know.Paul Randall EN2 agang
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agangdennis
14 posts
May 11, 2011
12:32 PM
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EMERGENCY REUNION UPDATE: Please be advised that the Daytona Speedway Trip has changed. After being assured for six months that we were scheduled to go into the museum portion of the Daytona 500 Experience. I received an e-mail from the Head of Sales that they have closed that portion of the speedway to all but people who want to rent the space for a party. In it's place, they have what they're calling an extended tour of the track along with a trip to the press box in the tower above the track. They're telling me they'll take us to places usually not available to the race fans. I think that means we will see PIT ROW and the garage areas, but I'm not sure of that and they haven't explained exactly what that means. The say the tour takes only about an hour. I know that several of you are NASCAR fans and might still wish to go, so I'm not thinking of canceling the trip entirely, so as long as you know we won't be seeing what I had told everyone we'd see and do. I have received several registrations which have included the Daytona trip and have paid for it already. If you wish a refund, e-mail me and I'll cut you a check. If you still wish to go, be aware that the price might change if I have to get a van or a smaller bus and I won't be able to price it until I find out how many wish to see Daytona, also if the number drops too low, there will be a $4 increase for the new tour. There might also be a price change for the transportation, up or down in price depending on what kind of transportation is required.
I'm sorry about the necessity for this change and hope it won't cause much disruption, but it is out of my hands and I'm trying to make it right. If anyone wishes to make a comment or suggestion on this matter, you are also invited to e-mail me. (No profanity, Please)
Dennis LaBoyne EN2 A Division
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DK3
3 posts
May 27, 2011
11:14 AM
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Can you tell me which Gary Folsom. Was he A DK ?
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agangdennis
15 posts
Jul 08, 2011
6:12 PM
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It may be time for a reunion update. As of 8 July, I have received some 15 registrations totaling 23 people. Surprisingly, so far, only 1 person will be riding the shuttle bus from the airport, I may have to make an adjustment to the number of buses from the airport. Another surprising fact, only 11 people wish to make the trip to the Daytona speedway. At that rate,I'll probably have to downsize the bus or maybe even go with a van, assuming of course that enough people will sign up to come. Otherwise, I will be forced to cancel the trip entirely. Also, 13 people have signed up for the cruise post-reunion and I believe Joe Morrissey has a few more. It will only take 20 couples to allow us to get a free meeting room on the ship and I know it will be a complete success. I know that people have been getting their reservations at the Hampton Inn and they haven't said we are reaching our limit yet, just be aware that there is another group coming in that week, so don't delay in getting a room to stay in.
All reservations must be in by September 15th. I know that seems far away but it really isn't, don't let the time slip away on you.
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agangdennis
16 posts
Jul 24, 2011
7:31 PM
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UPDATE- 7/24/11
I have been analyzing the registrations received to date, and realize that a lot of you haven't been heard from yet; but the data hasn't changed in weeks, still only 11 people signed up for the trip to Daytona Speedway. With the price of the bus and the numbers needed for discounted tickets, I have decided to cancel the trip. I have written to each of the people who had taken the time to register and returned the money they had sent for the Daytona trip with my apologies. Now, instead of holding the Business Meeting before dinner on Friday, we'll have the time to do it on Saturday at noon or so.
So far,as of today we have 31 people coming and I have been surprised at how generous everyone has been. We have so far collected $576 for the reunion fund, $225 for the newsletter fund, and $120 for the Website Fund. My thanks for everyone who has donated funds to make sure our group will last for a long, long time.
To Frank Hart- you've been talking to me about this reunion for almost a year now. It's time to run to the post office a buy a stamp. It's incombant on you to provide the smiles.
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holland63.jamesc
5 posts
Aug 07, 2011
7:44 PM
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Due to unforseen, and unavoidable conditions, I will not be attending 2011 reunion. I wish all Martians a long, healthy, and prosperous future.
James C. Holland MM2 63-67 A&M Divisions
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agangdennis
17 posts
Aug 23, 2011
7:51 PM
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Update-23 Aug 2011
Due to slow registrations,I've had to go back to the bus company and reduce the number of buses from two to one. The time is coming close and I had contracts to sign. So far, we only have 39 people riding the bus and I have a 55 passenger vehicle to fill, so don't stop those registration from coming in.
Most important now are the buses I had lined up to pickup and deliver at the airport. I've already downsized to vans and with only so many riders, we can't afford that either. Therefore, I decided to cancel them and go with shuttle vans from outside companies. They will cost $20 and up and I will refund any monies you may have sent at the reunion.One company is Florida Shuttle Transportation Company; their number is 321-250-2820. Another company is AAA Shuttle Company (Cocoa Beach); their number is 721-784-5000. Or, you can search for a company yourself. Just search "Shuttle Services+Orlando area" Make sure you read their ads carefully or you might wind up arriving in a stretch Hummer or a Bentley Limo, either of which is fine is you can afford it.
Once again, I'm sorry for having so many changes, but with people arriving between 0900 and 2200, We just can;t afford that many vans.
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steveg
2 posts
Aug 28, 2011
6:40 AM
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Looks like I won't be able to make the reunion because of a schedule conflict. Too bad because I live reasonably close to Coco (200 miles). I will miss the good times
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agangdennis
18 posts
Sep 06, 2011
9:38 AM
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Just a reminder that all registrations do need to be in by September 15th. I'll need the numbers to finalize everything from the meals to the excursions. The Hampton Inn has informed me the 31 of the original 35 rooms have been booked, so there is still a place to stay. As of today, the 6th of Sept, we have 45 people attending the reunion. It looks as if the convention of Baptists was canceled and so we Martians should have the run of the hotel aside from the tourists from Podunk,I should think that we'll all have a good time.
Dennis LaBoyne, EN2, A division
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Arthur
Webmaster
180 posts
Nov 11, 2011
9:00 AM
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If anyone who attended the this reunion and the business meeting. Please write up some highlights from that meeting and email them to Chuck Jones, his email address is on the contact page.
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Sincerely,
Art Sweetland
Web-Master / Plankowner
63-65
Last Edited on 11-Nov-2011 9:01 AM
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