Reunion Notices

Here are the dates and hotel info for our reunion in 2008 at Columbia, S.C.

The dates are Thursday, October 23, thru Sunday, October 26, 2008.

When making reservations, be sure to mention that you are with the 9th Infantry Division Society.

This is an all-suite hotel; our room rate is $79 per night (plus taxes, etc.).

There is free high-speed Internet access available. Parking is also free, as is an expanded continental breakfast (includes cereals and fruits), which is served in the breakfast area.

There are no restaurants on the premises, but there are a number of them nearby, including Applebee’s, Ruby Tuesday’s, TGIFridays, Shoneys, Pizza Hut, Panera Bread and others.

Text Box: Days Inn is convenient to the downtown area, and most area attractions. All suite hotel with separate sitting areas, cable TV with HBO, iron and ironing boards in each room. King rooms in addition offer coffee makers, microfridge and whirlpool tubs. We offer an expanded continental breakfast and parking for free. We are only minutes from downtown, the airport, Williams Brice Stadium, SC Fairgrounds and Ft Jackson. Numerous restaurants, shopping and theatres in the area

Days Inn & Suites Columbia
7300 Garners Ferry Rd
I-77 & US 378, Exit #9
Columbia, SC 29209 US

08:30 hours: Begin gathering for caravan to Ft Jackson; discuss ideas on where to go on post, etc.

15:00 hours (approx): Return to hotel from Ft. Jackson and Hospitality Room re-opens.

09:00 hours Membership meeting of 9^th ID Society. (Meeting agenda to be developed later)

Hello Veteran,

Plans for the Forth reunion of the 709^th Maint. Bn and 99^th CSB Association have been made. You are invited to join your brothers-in-arms from the Viet Nam War and enjoy the warmest and friendly welcome you’ve ever experienced.

We will be gathering at the beautiful home of Dean and Kathy Ayres, 14605 Old York Road, Phoenix, MD 21131. Telephone: 410-527-1204. E-mail: deanayres@comcast.net. You can access reunion information at our web site www.alwaysable.org. The web site also has lots of information, pictures and historic information about our Viet Nam campaign.

The dates for our reunion are: September 17- 18-19 &20, 2008.

We encourage you as a brother in arms veteran to join us for this event. We have a number of planned events for you to enjoy.

Please let us know your intentions soon as possible so we can line up all the necessary support to make this an unforgettable experience.

Bob Gregoire

Public Information Officer

bobg@bis.midco.net

AGENDA

Wednesday, Sept.17th after 6:00 Pm

Gather at Dean's for a get acquainted/reacquainted social with beverages, food, registration, and agenda for Thru, Fri. and Sat. including instructions for the bus trip to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial & the other War Memorial & the Executive Office Building. A nominal cost of $25.00 per person to defray the rental cost of the bus.

Thursday, Sept 18th – 8:00AM. - depart Hampton Inn for tour of Vietnam Memorial. Lunch available at the West Potomac Park - pay as you go.

4:00 PM. Return to Hampton Inn.

6:00 PM. Dinner, - food, drink and merriment at Dean's residence.

Till 9:00 PM

Friday Sept 19^th -10:00 AM. - Gather at Dean's - coffee and beverages available.

12:00 AM. - Lunch

Trap shooting, swimming, horse shoes.

1:00 to 3:00 PM. Soldier stories chaired by Ken Foss.

6:00 PM. - Dinner, beverages and socializing.

Till 9:00 PM

Saturday Sept 20^th 10:00 AM. - Gather at Dean's - coffee and beverages available.

3:00 PM. Business meeting -- see business agenda.

4:30 PM. - Hay ride.

6:00 PM. - Dinner, beverages and socializing.

9:00 PM. - fireworks and closing of reunion

9:30 PM - remembrance ceremony and Closing the 2008 reunion .

This Will change some as we fine tune it

Dean Ayres

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1	Charlotte Travel to I-77 southbound to exit 9A.
2	Savannah and Charleston I-26 west to I-77 north, exit 9.
3	Atlanta I-20 - I-26 eastbound, to I-77 north, to exit 9.
4	Myrtle Beach I-20 west to I-77 southbound, to exit 9A.
5	North I-77 South; Exit 9A; Garners Ferry Road East Exit; Upon Exiting Right; Hotel Approx. 200 yds Left.
6	South I-77 exit 9
7	East I-26; Exit 116 Signs Indicate Interstate I-77 North; Take Interstate 8.4 mi; Garners Ferry Road Exit 9; Stop Light Turn Right; Hotel Approx. 100 yds Left.
8	West I-26; Exit 116; Signs Indicate Interstate I-77 North; Take Interstate 8.4 mi; Garners Ferry Road Exit; Stop Light Turn Right; Hotel Approx. 100 yds Left.