As information becomes available we will update this page,
date of this entry is Apr. 06, 2008.
Reunion 2008 Update
Reunion Location:La Quinta Inn, 1425 E 27th St, Tacoma, WA 98421. (253)
383-0146.
For any one wishing to come early or stay over ,
the room rates will be:
Singles, $89.00
Double, $89.00
for two days before reunion and two days after reunion.
Parking: Excellent .
***** Agenda *****
Any of the items listed below is worth more than the price of admission!!!
Please help us honor the fine young men by coming to the 2008 Reunion, as they will be deployed
to Iraq in Aug, 2008 for the next 15 to 18 months.
DAY 1: Tuesday 3 JUNE 08
Alumni Arrival:
1400 -1800 Registration / Social Period .
Display Photo's and Memorabilia, Snacks and Refreshments
1900 Alumni Dinner
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Dinner
Introductions
Alumni Business :
Correspondence Received:
2009 and 2010 Reunion
Membership Recruitment
Old Business and
New Business
Invocation: by Rev. James Cobb
Conclude with playing of the 51st Signal Bn March
DAY 2 Wednesday 4 June 2008
0700-0800 Free Continental Breakfast served in Restaurant, and brought into
Banquet Room. or Express breakfast to order.
0800 Depart for Ft Lewis.
0840 - 1130 Ft Lewis Activities:
visit Clothing Sales Store / Museum / PX
Shuttle
1130-1330: Luncheon with I Corp/Senior Leaders at Cascade Club.
I Corp Video shown
1330-1600: Weapons Simulator at Gray Army Airfield / Possible Stryker Tour / Display
1600
Transportation back to Hotel
1730
Transportation back to Ft. Lewis
1830-2230: Signal Ball
Cocktails
Receiving line and Social period
Dinner
Presenting of the colors
Invocation
Appropriate Toasts
Presentation of Table of one ceremony for our departed member’s.
History of 51st Signal Bn presented with spotlighted solders dressed in
period uniforms.
Guest Speaker : Gen Foley ( Signal Regimental Commander)
After General Foley speech the General will honor each attending veteran with a
2008 "AWARD of EXCELLENCE" coin.
Benediction
Transportation to Hotel After Ball
Day 3: Thursday 5 June 2008
0700- 0800 Continental Breakfast served in Restaurant, included with room. Express Breakfast offered to group with coupon – cost 3.95 + tax
0800 Transportation to Ft Lewis
0840-1100: Static Displays of new signal equipment
1130-1330: 51st Veterans Lunch with Soldiers at Dinning Facility
1330-1600: 51st Veterans split up for visit with respective company of troops and Barracks
1600 Transportation back to Hotel.
1800 Social Hour: 51st Sig Bn Senior Leaders and Veterans.
1900 Dinner.
Call to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation -51st ESB Chaplain
Appropriate Toasts
Dinner:
Introduction of Attendees and their remarks about Service in 51st etc.
History of 51st Signal Bn Crest, Flags and Guidon’s (Bn, & Vets Flag and Co Guidon’s present.)
Any comments for good of the 51st Bn and their Veterans
Guest Speaker:
MGen Susan Lawrence, CG Netcom
Benediction- 51st ESB Chaplain
Conclude with playing of the 51st Signal Bn March.
DAY 4: Friday 6 JUNE 08
0700- 0900 Continental Breakfast in private dinning. Either bring in Free Continental
Breakfast and / or order hot breakfast in Banquet Room.
This Concludes the 2008 Reunion. Visitation and Departure after 10:00, as individual
schedules dictate.
Be sure to bring Cameras, Photos,
or any other Memorabilia you may have.
The reunion message will be published in the Wisc.
State VFW Newspaper,
"http://www.koreanwar.org/html/units/51sig.htm"
The Sig. Corps Reunion Page, Army Times,
The Greybeards Magazine, The Korean War Project,
Soldier On-Line, the American Legion Magazine, and at the
51st Sig. Bn. Ft. Lewis, WA Bulletin Board.
If you know of other places to get the word out please let us know.
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Where to Stay
La Quinta Inn, Tacoma, WA,
The headquarters for reunion will be:
La Quinta Inn, 1425 E 27th St, Tacoma, WA 98421. (253) 383-0146.
Each member must make his or her own reservations with La Quint INN.
The room rates will be:
Singles, $89.00
Double, $89.00
for two days before reunion and two days after reunion.
Hotel phone number: (253) 383-0146.
You must mention the 51st. Signal Battalion to receive the above rates.
Reservations need to be made before May 13, 2008.
Meal Tickets :
$90.00ea.
This cost includes all meals and banquet room cost.
Signal Corps Ball: $35.00ea
Tour cost: $25.00ea
Dues: $15.00
*** Send meal ticket , Signal Ball,
Tour and dues money to: ***
51st Signal Bn Alumni Asso.
4129 Fairway Dr
Granbury, TX 76049
Tele: (817) 326-4773
To get on our mailing list, just send an E-mail with your name and address to:
Tommy Thompson
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