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2013 Reunion General Information

Reunion Notification and Dues Letter
Date:    March 20, 2013
To:       All 26th Marines Association Members of record
From:   26th Marine Association Board of Directors "26th Marines Association"
Members- Preparations for the 26th Marine Association 2013 St. Louis, Missouri, Reunion are just about finished.  Our 2012 Albuquerque, New Mexico reunion was another super success.  We had great attendance and continued reaching our goal in regards to leaving each year's reunion with the next year's reunion determined as well as three sites selected for the following reunion.  
New information will be posted as it develops.  Please check our site www.26thMarines.com,  often for updates as they may occur.  The purpose of this letter is 2013 Reunion Notification and request for dues and other reunion fees, banquet, registration, "friendly incoming", etc.
The fees for this 2013's reunion are as follows:
1. Annual Membership Dues $40.00 per year.
2. Registration fee will be $25.00 per person, members and each member's guest(s).
3. Banquet fee will be $45.00 per person, members and guest(s). 
First, the annual membership fee is due to the Secretary by February 22, 2013. (Thanks to you who have already paid!!)  Make checks payable to "26th Marines Association".  All payments received after that date will incur a $10.00 per annum fee. 
While the registration and banquet fees are not due until July 15, 2013, if possible, please also submit your registration fees and banquet fees for each person attending, including you, family and friends, as soon as possible.  But again, we will accept the Registration fee and Banquet fee or changes to them, as late as July 15, 2011.  You will notice the banquet fee has increased from $40.00 to $45.00 as discussed and approved at the last annual reunion in 2012.
Remember, the sooner we have a firm count, reservations made, etc., the more smoothly things flow after that.  
Sonny will also be including a statement with your dues notice showing any arrears you may have.  Please work with Sonny quickly to work out a deal to bring your arrears up to date.  Remember the financial integrity of our organization depends on our “yearly” dues and you must be up to date on your membership dues to attend the annual meeting. 
This notice is being emailed to those members of record during 2013 only.  If you do not need a hard copy, please let Sonny know today.  Hard copies will be mailed out to those needing them. 
Of course if you don’t need the hard copy, it will save our organization costs of paper, envelopes, postage, etc.  
Please feel free to copy this notice and give or send to anyone you know who may be interested in our Association.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact any of us. 
All photos from past reunions have been posted.  You can find references to these on our website www.26thMarines.com.  If you have any you would like included, please forward them to Sonny at sonnyusmc@gmail.com.
¡¡ Thanks and Semper Fi !!

~ The 26th Marines Association ~ Board of Directors ~
DirectorBill HoffmanPublic Information Officer718-813-2096SherwHof@aol.com
DirectorGreg FreemanSecretary/REU Media713-659-4734c1greg1@gmail.com
DirectorMcDonald PeoplesWebmaster/Website301-218-0165Peoples1910@verizon.net
DirectorMike DelongSocial Media618-295-2297Delong5715@yahoo.com
DirectorRichard SotoHistorian310-547-4509e8top@aol.com
DirectorWalter HeimSgt. of Arms631-234-77547aerodoc@optimum.net
DirectorSonny HollubChairman/Treasurer/REU Coord512-312-4168sonnyusmc@gmail.com
26th Marines Association Mailing Address, 340 Humphrey Dr., Buda, Texas 78610

    
 Date:September 20, 21, 22 - 2013 (Group Rates available 4 days before and 4 days after reunion dates)
Location:St. Louis, Missouri
Hotel:Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark, 1 South Broadway ~ St. Louis, Missouri 63102
Hotel Phone:314-421-1776 or toll free at 877-845-7354
Hotel Reservations:Toll free at 877-845-7354 or 314-421-1776
Hotel Website:http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/missouri/hilton-st-louis-at-the-ballpark-STLBVHF/index.html
Group Rate:Our rates are available September 16, 2013 through September 26, 2012 at the rate of $95.00 plus tax per night (up to quad occupancy).  
Group Code:“26th Marines Association” Please be reminded that the group’s cut-off date is: August 19, 2013
Shuttle from airport to hotel:There is no specific shuttle for our Hotel - Metro costs about $4.00 one way, while a cab costs about $35-$40.  And of course car rental is available.
International Airport Website:http://flystl.com/
Hospitality Room:Marquis Suite Room 2232 - Sonny and Walter will have keys to the Hospitality Room (more if we can get them, like last year).
Landing Party Room:Marquis Suite Room 2232 - Sonny and Walter will have keys to the Hospitality Room (more if we can get them, like last year).
Date and Time:Friday from when the first guest shows up until everyone has finished...
Annual Meeting Room:Market Street Room - Saturday 8:30 am to 11 am.
Date and Time: 
  
Contact:Sonny's Cell - 512-825-4730 During the Reunion  -  Email - sonnyusmc@gmail.com
 Walter's Cell - 516-983-4819 During the Reunion  -  Email - 7aerodoc@optimum.net
 Sonny and Walter will have keys to the Hospitality Room (more if we can get them like last year).
  
Local Attractions/Websites:America's Center Convention Complex - 0.4 mi 
Busch Stadium - 0.3 mi
Chaifetz Arena - 2.1 mi
City Museum - 0.7 mi
Eads Bridge - 0.7 mi
Edward Jones Dome - 0.4 mi
Gateway Arch - 0.4 mi
Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Park - 0.2 mi
Laclede's Landing - 0.5 mi
MLB St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium and NFL St. Louis Rams at Edward Jones Dome
Old Cathedral of St. Louis of France - 0.2 mi
Old Courthouse - 0.1 mi
Scottrade Center - 0.7 mi
Soldiers Memorial Museum - 0.6 mi
Soulard Farmer's Market - 1.2 mi
St Louis Zoo and Missouri Botanical Garden
St. Louis Children's Aquarium/World Aquarium - 0.7 mi
The City Museum
The Magic House Children's Museum
Ulysses S. Grant National Historical Site
 
http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/missouri/hilton-st-louis-at-the-ballpark-STLBVHF/attractions/index.html
 
 
               
Banquet Room:Linbergh Room
Date and Time:Saturday 7:00PM til 11:00PM
Banquet Menu:Salad, Pasta Salad and Fruit Salad
 Three meats… Chicken, Fish and Pork
 Three sides, mashed potatoes, vegetable medley and rice pilaf
 Dinner Rolls and butter
 Assorted Desserts, Cheesecake, Cookies and Brownies
 Coffee and Ice Tea