Reunion Schedule
Some have asked why we have a buffet instead of a formal meal or dinner (Steak / Roast Beef / Chicken) etc. the reason is the cost, we try to keep our reunion cost down as low as possible so the reunion will be affordable to everyone.. Our Registration and Buffet cost are well below the majority of other associations. Recently I received a reunion notice for a ship I had served on, the registration cost was a $100.00 per person.. they had three meals planned all over $30.00 a meal Two tours cost $35.00 a person per tour and this was just for the bus, reunions can be expensive but so far we have kept our cost is well below average.. Albert
Non-Member - A person who is eligible to be a member of the MRFA by having served in the MRF: TF-117, TF-116, TF-115, the 9th Infantry Division, U.S. Coast Guard or any Army/Navy supporting unit personnel who have not joined the MRFA.
The $50.00 Registration Fee covers the Non-Member and Spouse/or girlfriends. All other fees on the Registration Form apply to children and friends. Please be sure to send your check or money order , payable to the MRFA, and your Registration Form before August 24, 2005.
MRFA Reunion
106 Belleview Dr. NE.
Conover, NC. 28613
There will be a $20.00 cover charge for all Returned Checks. For those who cancel out prior to the reunion there will be a $10.00 fee. If more reunion info is needed you may want to contact one of the following Board Members.
Registration Chairman - Chet (Gunner) Stanley 1-864-306-8400 e-mail gunnerstan@aol.com
MRFA Vice President - Roy Moseman 1-706-549-0749 e-mail rmoseman@aol.com
Bob VanDruff - 1-785-267-1526 e-mail bvdmrfa@networksplus.net
Jim Toney - 1-580-638-2353 e-mail jimtoney@tds.net
Charlie Ardinger - 1-563-735-5924 e-mail georgie@rconnect.com
Bob Pries - 1-513-755-1223 e-mail rpries@cinci.rr.com
Albert Moore - 1-828-464-7228 e-mail mrfa@charter.net
Reunion Hotel Registration: Will be in the London Hall Lobby. You’ll receive your name tags and guest name tags and other material when you register. Registration will be handled by Gunner Stanley and MRFA Board Members and volunteers. Be sure to wear your name tag or badge through-out the reunion. It helps old timers with CRS remember you.
Registration Schedule:
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday August 31st – September 2nd - 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday, September 3rd - 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Daily Events:
9:30 am until ??? - MRFA activities begin where ever people congregate. Try the large hospitality room in London Hall.
9:30 am --- Beverages and snacks will be provided by the association (daily)
9:30 am --- Products sales in London Hall 9:30am --- Video footage and slide videos to be shown. The Association will furnish the TV-VCR which usually becomes a raffle prize. The Association will also provide a slide projector. Everyone attending is more then welcome to bring your videos and slides to show.. Bring your scrap books as well this always goes over well with your fellow members.
Friday:
Same as above Daily Events
7:30 am - 9:30 am - Breakfast buffet in Chaucer’s with overflow in Friars/ Merchants.. You pay for your own. You do-not have to take this meal it’s up to you where you eat etc.
Breakfast Menu:
Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Scrambled Eggs
S.O.S.
Sausage Patties
Biscuits with Sausage Gravy
Breakfast Pastries / Toast
Beverages
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm - Dean’s Pig Out in London Hall. This is a "freebie" to you the Members and your guests.
7:30 pm until ? - Guest Speakers (to be announced) Followed by Vietnam era music by Board Member Paul Kasper. If you feel like dancing etc. please feel free to do so. Also Big Jim Meehan and the Do Dah boys of IUWG-1 will perform…
Saturday:
7:30 am --- 9:00 am - Breakfast buffet in Chaucer’s with overflow in Friars/ Merchants. You pay your own. Same Breakfast Menu as above. You do-not have to take this meal. It’s your call where you eat etc.
9:00 am - 10:30 am - Memorial services in London Hall. This is something you will not want to miss.
11:00 am - 12:00 Noon - London Hall will be closed so the Drawbridge Staff can set up for our lunch buffet. Josh’s Restaurant and Lounge will be open as will Chaucer’s.
12:00 Noon - 1:30 pm - Lunch Buffet in London Hall. Cost $12.00 a person
7:00 pm - 12:00 am - Dance in London Hall with DJ. Dance the night away. There will be a cash bar made available by the Drawbridge.
Sunday:
Check-Out before 12:00 Noon
MRFA & 9th Infantry Division Mobile Museum - The trailer will be on the hotel grounds from August 31, to September 4. Board Member Rich Corrick will be handling all aspects of the trailer. Mobile Museum will be open from 9:00 am till 5:00 pm daily. If you have never had the opportunity to see the trailer please plan on doing so as it's an awesome display. All of the 9th Infantry Division KIA’s, all Navy Task Force (117-116-115) KIAs and all "in-country" Navy/Coast Guard KIA’s are listed on the outside of the trailer under their perspective units. We now have pictures of all the different units of the 9th and all Navy units posted behind Plexiglas inside the trailer. Rich Corrick served on R-112-1 in 1966-1967.
Dean (Pig King) Ayre's "Pig-Out" - Friday evening September 2nd at the London Hall Lobby. The Pig Cook-Out is a freebie from Dean Ayers and the MRFA at no cost to MRFA Members. We welcome all volunteers to help shuck corn, prepare plates and follow King Dean's orders. If you would like to be one of Dean's volunteers please contact:
Dean Ayers
C/O P.O. Box 76
Phoenix, MD. 21151.
410-521-1204
deanayres@comcast.ne
Dean served with 709 Maintenance Co., 99th Combat Support Battalion, 9th Infantry Division in 1969-70. Thanks to Jennifer Hesse of the Drawbridge Inn and the hotel staff for letting us do this - - most hotels would not allow it.
MRFA & 9th Infantry Division Museum Room:
Anyone wanting to donate or show their memorabilia please contact Doc Bob Pries. Doc and his 2nd/47th staff did an excellent job with the room for our '03 reunion. The MRFA is not responsible for any items left in the room over night, so if you have something that you really value you may want to take it back to your room at night. We did not have a problem with anything missing or accidentally mishandled last reunion. The room is locked up and secured at night. Contact:
Bob (Doc) Pries
C/O 9702 Friar Tuck Rd.
West Chester, OH. 45069
513-755-1223
rpries@cicci.rr.com
Bob Pries served as a medic with the B/CO 2nd/47th (Mechanized) Infantry 69-70
Memorial Services:
A service will be held Saturday Morning September 3rd from 9:00 am to 10.30 am by Chaplains from the 9th Infantry Division and the Mobile Riverine Force.
V.A. Representative:
MRFA Member Al Holtan will have a booth available in London Hall with brochures and other V. A. information if you have any questions concerning the V.A. Please feel free to stop by and check in at the V.A. booth. Al has been a Veteran's Representative for many years and has helped scores of Veterans .
Al served with B/CO/4th/47th Infantry in 1969. He lives in Lake City, MI. e-mail aholtan@co.wabasha.mn.us