Reunions

25th Division Association SASC Survivors Reunion 2009
 

 Here it is once again time to plan for our annual reunion.  We are dedicating the 2009 reunion to those who served in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan and Peacetime and did not return, as well as all of us who served and did return.  This year’s reunion will be held in Gaithersburg, Maryland. 

A highlight of this reunion will be a bus tour on Friday to Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, home of the Star Spangled Banner located in Baltimore, Maryland, followed by a buffet lunch.

Each year we depend heavily on proceeds derived from Bingo, our two raffles, the mini-store sales and your generous donations to the Operation Fund to cover our total expenses. Everyone who donates to our Operation Fund is listed on our permanent 25^th Division SASC Donor Honor Roll, which is displayed at every reunion.  Every donor’s name will appear, but not the amount of the donation.  You may make your donation in the name of or memory of a living or departed loved one or friend.  Every dollar counts and enables us to keep these reunions going.  Please indicate the amount of your Reunion Operation Fund contribution on your Attendance Form.

We ask each veteran to bring a bottle of wine or spirits and 2 liters of soda for the Hospitality Bar, plus a gift for our Raffles. Snacks are also greatly appreciated.

Make your hotel reservation early! Call (301) 948-8900 Monday - Friday 9 AM to 4 PM. This number is a direct line to the hotel registration desk only during the above hours. Be sure you mention the 25th Infantry Division Association Reunion (SASC) to receive the reunion rate of $83 per night plus tax and make sure you get a confirmation number.

If you intend to fly, the most direct route would be to choose the Reagan International Airport. From the airport take the Metro to the Shady Grove Station. Then call the hotel at (301-948-8900) and request that the hotel shuttle pick you up. There is no charge for the shuttle. If you plan to drive, there is free parking at the Holiday Inn.

If enough of our friends sign up to arrive on Wednesday, July 15th, and return their attendance form on time, we can have an Early Bird Dinner, as we have had in the past. However, I must guarantee the hotel an attendance of 150 in order to reserve the banquet hall for Wednesday night. So fill out your attendance form, or the absentee form if you cannot attend, to help with our planning.

If you know a buddy with whom you served, phone him or write him, encourage him to come. Feel free to copy this notice and sent to friends who might be interested. Please help with hand and heart.

Bulletin Board:

1. If you have asked to be deleted from our mailing list, so noted. However, we thought you might be interested in this special reunion.
 

2. WWII Veterans note: We’re here today and gone tomorrow. You never know when your name will be called. This event may not pass your way again in this lifetime and there are no guarantees that there will be reunions in the hereafter. So sign up!
 

3. Repeat – Sign up early – especially if it’s your first reunion we don’t want you to be left out.
 

4. List your tee shirt size on the Attendance Form.
 

5. Only those who return their Attendance Form by May 15, 2009 will receive a cap and tee shirt.
 

6. We have a mini store at the Reunion with many Division items.

I promise you a great time! We need you, so come enjoy the memories. Your cooperation will help assure that this reunion will be a big success. Hope to see you in July!
 

 Bob & Mary Muzzy 

Make a Difference.  Attend.  Future Reunions Depend on the Faithful!

Click here for the 2009 Reunion Attendance Registration form.

Click here to download the 2009 Reunion Attendance Registration form in Adobe Acrobat format.

Friendship’s Garden
There’s a very special garden where the flowers of friendship grow,
It’s nurtured by the kindness and concern that good friends show,
The seedlings are the helpful deeds that friends so gladly do,
And love and laughter are the showers that strengthen and renew.
The roots are cherished memories of good times in the past,
And the buds are tender promises that friendship joys will last,
It’s a place of peace and beauty where bright new dreams can start…
It’s friendship’s lovely garden, and it blossoms in the heart.