The following is a summation of the 2023 reunion.
Memories of our 9th Biennial Reunion at
Thousand Hills Resort Hotel
Branson MO
The 2023 reunion was planned in Tucson at the meeting between the officers and director. The location decided on was Branson, Missouri. Tim McElhinney volunteered to get it set up. Tim with the help of his wife Terry did a great job. It was held at the Thousand Hills Hotel Resort, Branson, Missouri. On 11-8-23 11-12-23 The choice was very good because everything was held in the same room. The hospitality room was set up on Wednesday 11-8- 2023 There everyone could register and get reacquainted.
Two gentlemen that were missed in the setup were Ralph Frank and Art Harrison. They both had acceptable excuses, hope all is well now. Benny Aleman arrived on Thursday. Between Tom Myles and myself we were able to get the check in process set up all went well because Tim McElhinney had the room all set to go. Wednesday was just checking in and getting registered. Tom Myles and Dan Quackenbush did the shopping for the room. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday open to do as everyone liked. Some visited, some took in shows.
Saturday all whom choose to boarded a bus at 7:30 am to participate in one of the largest Veterans Day Parades. Tim McElhinney had large banners made with Helicopters and the 14th Transportation logos that were attached to the two buses so people knew who we were lots of recognition was received. Lots of pictures were taken. Everyone seemed to have a great time.
Saturday night was our business meeting between the officers and directors, Pizza party, general meeting and socializing. Sunday morning was left open so everyone could go to church if they choose to. Happy Hour started at 4:00 pm. Funded again by Tom Myles thank you Tom!
Photographs were taken of the large groups by Dave of Flash Photo. Individual pictures were taken of the companies. These should all be on the 14th Webb page soon.
The banquet was held and the food was great. The program included Guest Speaker was Robert C. Sarver from Branson. A ceremony honored the Veterans that lost their lives in Vietnam from each company. There is also a plaque with the individual Veterans names that were lost in Vietnam. It was donated by Carl and Joyce Woods. There was also a picture of individual companies framed for the Thousand Hills Hotel Resort Veterans wall of honor donated by Dale and Linda Thomsen.
The next reunion is in the process of being set up in Washington DC area. There will be more to come once we have a more information.
We would like to Thank Everyone who had a helping hand in making this reunion Great!! There were many that helped out. Thanks to all who attended. We look forward to seeing all of you at the next reunion. Stay safe and Healthy.
President; Tom Myles 14th
Vice President; Dale Thomsen 610th
Secretary; Lori Thomsen
Treasurer; Benny Aleman 79th
Directors; Dan Quackenbush 14th, Art Harrison 79th, Don Riley 335th, Ralph Frank 339th,Wayne Gallant 540th,
Sal Mezzapella 604th, Tim McElhinney 608th, Carl Woods 610th
Two gentlemen that were missed in the setup were Ralph Frank and Art Harrison. They both had acceptable excuses, hope all is well now. Benny Aleman arrived on Thursday. Between Tom Myles and myself we were able to get the check in process set up all went well because Tim McElhinney had the room all set to go. Wednesday was just checking in and getting registered. Tom Myles and Dan Quackenbush did the shopping for the room. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday open to do as everyone liked. Some visited, some took in shows.
Saturday all whom choose to boarded a bus at 7:30 am to participate in one of the largest Veterans Day Parades. Tim McElhinney had large banners made with Helicopters and the 14th Transportation logos that were attached to the two buses so people knew who we were lots of recognition was received. Lots of pictures were taken. Everyone seemed to have a great time.
Saturday night was our business meeting between the officers and directors, Pizza party, general meeting and socializing. Sunday morning was left open so everyone could go to church if they choose to. Happy Hour started at 4:00 pm. Funded again by Tom Myles thank you Tom!
Photographs were taken of the large groups by Dave of Flash Photo. Individual pictures were taken of the companies. These should all be on the 14th Webb page soon.
The banquet was held and the food was great. The program included Guest Speaker was Robert C. Sarver from Branson. A ceremony honored the Veterans that lost their lives in Vietnam from each company. There is also a plaque with the individual Veterans names that were lost in Vietnam. It was donated by Carl and Joyce Woods. There was also a picture of individual companies framed for the Thousand Hills Hotel Resort Veterans wall of honor donated by Dale and Linda Thomsen.
The next reunion is in the process of being set up in Washington DC area. There will be more to come once we have a more information.
We would like to Thank Everyone who had a helping hand in making this reunion Great!! There were many that helped out. Thanks to all who attended. We look forward to seeing all of you at the next reunion. Stay safe and Healthy.
President; Tom Myles 14th
Vice President; Dale Thomsen 610th
Secretary; Lori Thomsen
Treasurer; Benny Aleman 79th
Directors; Dan Quackenbush 14th, Art Harrison 79th, Don Riley 335th, Ralph Frank 339th,Wayne Gallant 540th,
Sal Mezzapella 604th, Tim McElhinney 608th, Carl Woods 610th