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US RADARSITES ICELAND REUNION 2009 - 5/5/2008 - 5/15/2009
Contact: CHICK
Contact Phone: 803 422 9486
Contact Email:
2009 Reunion News. Mark your calendars for April 27-28-29-30, 2009.
WHEN: 27, 28, 29, and 30 April, 2009 (Monday through Thursday)
WHERE: San Antonio, Texas.
We will be located at the head of the famous river walk – only a 15 minute walk to the heart of town -- or a five minute $1 trolley car ride -- or a ten minute $4 boat ride. There are numerous shops, restaurants, and sites to see -- there will be plenty to keep you busy.
HOTEL: El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel. www.eltropicanohotel.com.
The multimillion-dollar renovation of the 300-room El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel by Holiday Inn leaves the guests with a sense of déjà vu mixed with the realization that they have never seen anything like it before. From the poolside dive-in movies, to a 3000 sq. ft. fitness club to much, much more! The El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel is nestled on the banks of the San Antonio River Walk and is close to the Alamo, La Villita, Market Square, incredible shopping and minutes from the parks and area golf courses.
HOTEL COSTS: $100 per night plus tax.
Parking in hotel secure lot is $13.00 per day.
REGISTRATION FEES: $80 per person
Includes Hospitality Room, Tuesday morning business meeting breakfast, and a Wednesday evening Cattle Ranch BBQ feast with entertainment --bus transportation is provided.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
--Sunday early arrival
-- Monday. Day of Arrival – Social time in the Hospitality Room.
-- Tuesday. Business breakfast meeting catered by the hotel, commencing 8 am. Social time in the Hospitality Room, cost included in registration fee.
-- Wednesday. Dinner at the 7A Working Cattle Ranch. Pit BBQ dinner with all the fixins. Included are barrels of beer and soft drinks, iced tea, and campfire coffee; a western swing band; performances by a trick roper, a bullwhip artist, six-gun shootouts; and a hayride. Cost, including transportation, is included in the registration fee.
During the day, social time in the Hospitality Room.
-- Thursday. Departure Day. Social time in the Hospitality Room.
-- Optional Events:
Tuesday afternoon 11:30 - 4 pm: The Best of San Antonio Tour. Cost for this tour is $35 per person. Buses will pick us up at the hotel. First stop is the San Antonio Shoe Factory, which is built like a 1910 General Store full of antiques, a car collection and an old time soda fountain. Next is the Spanish Mission Concepcion. The Mission was started in 1731 and holds great art and a good story of Colonial Spain. Next is a stop at the Alamo Mission Fort with its historic Long Barracks and Chapel. Before leaving downtown, there will be a stop at the Mexican Market where you can shop for South of the Border bargains. Lunch will be on your own at the River Center Mall or the Menger Hotel.
Tuesday evening 5:45 - 9:30: River Walk Dinner and Boat Tour. Cost is $43 per person which includes dinner. River boats will pick us up at the landing near the hotel. The boats glide past restaurants, shops, hotels, and historic sites on the River Walk. After the river tour, the boat docks at the best Mexican restaurant in the city. Dinner follows cocktails at the cash bar and is served where you can overlook the boats and people traveling up and down the river.
Thursday April 30 9:30 am - 2:30 pm. The Gruene Texas Adventure. Cost for this tour is $30 per person. Buses will pick us up at the hotel for a trip to historic Gruene Texas on the Guadalupe River. The entire town of Gruene has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places as a restored turn of the 19th century town. There are many specialty shops, antiques, and wine tasting shops. The town has several old general stores, a pottery works and a Christmas store. There are 6 excellent restaurants for lunch (on your own).
NOTE: Those wishing to take any of the optional tours need to add the tour costs to their registration fee. We have to advise the tour company prior to the reunion so that they can schedule transportation. Payment for the tours will be one check from the treasurer. City buses travel back and forth to Lackland AFB for those who wish to tour the base.
HOW TO REGISTER: For Hotel Reservations. After April 27, 2008, call this number and be sure to tell them that you are part of the Iceland MilitaryReunion . The number is: 1-866-293-1842__e-mail www.reservations@eltropicanohotel
For the Reunion Registration. Send your $80 (per person) made check out to Iceland Reunion and mail to Iceland Reunion Treasury David Hawk, Rt 1, Box 233
Elmore City, OK 73433
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