INFO for 2012 reunion:
When: Thursday, September 13 through Sunday, September 16th
Some people do arrive on Wednesday, though most arrive on Thursday with other trickling in on Fri or Sat. Most leave on Sunday morning, or early afternoon.
Where:
Quality Inn
625 Quentin Rd.
Lebanon, PA
17042-7088
Toll-Free: (800) 626-8242 or (717) 273-6771
Fax: (717) 273-4882
Make your reservations by September 1, 2012 to make sure you get a room. Let them know that you are part of the 36th/540th Reunion to get discounted rate! Hotel rooms are $62.00 per night and includes breakfast.
The Colony Room (our hospitality suite) is available to us for all four days. Snacks will be provided, along with beer and wine.
We usually plan a nice dinner out at a local restaurant on Friday night. If you are interested, let John or I know ahead of time so we can include you in the reservations. If not, the Colony Room will be open for your use.
There will be a banquet Saturday evening. This is a semi-formal affair.
DVD presentations by YOURS TRULY will be shown throughout the weekend. Bring your photos, books, documents, etc. We have a LOT of fun reminiscing!
Other costs...
UPDATE: This year's registrations fee: $40.00 per person. This covers the hospitality suite, lunch and snacks, pop and alcohol and dinner Saturday evening.
Mail your registration fee to:
2459 First Avenue
Avalon, NJ 08202
Make sure to include your full name(s) and the number of attendees. Registration should be mailed by September 1, 2012
Fundraiser!
Margi Johnson contacted the Order of the Purple Heart, in order to begin a fundraiser for our group (see attachment). Depending on how much money we raise, it could substantially cut the cost of running the reunion this year.
To be honest, our funds are very low and any donations we received would mean a hell of a lot to these men and their families.
If you can contribute (even a dollar is appreciated), it would be greatly appreciated!!!!
Help make this a truly memorable event for these dedicated veterans! Thanks, M1
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Nearest available airport - Harrisburg, PA (approximately 30 minutes west of our hotel)
The famous Hershey's Chocolate Factory/Museum, in Hershey, PA is located between airport and Lebanon. Plan on stopping in!
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"