Marine Reunion in Houston, TX on Nov. 7 - 11, 2007

[Traveling Teacher]

I just wanted to pass this information on to members who might be interested in attending this Marine reunion in November.
~~ LeAnne Rigsby (Traveling Teacher)


ATTENTION VIET NAM VETERANS OF 2ND BN 1ST MARINES

This is our agenda

WELCOME HOME MARINES 2007

We have lined up an impressive reunion and we want to invite all 2/1 Marines, Wives, Daughters, Sons, Grandchildren, Grandparents, or any other Relatives or Friends to attend this Gala Event.

We truly wish to make this a Family and Friends Event. You can register on our web site and I encourage everyone to do so ASAP.

http://www.FirstMarines.org/reunion-info.html

...FOR THIS IS ONE EVENT YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS

AGENDA:
We will start mustering in on Wednesday Nov, 7th, 2007.

The Registration Desk will be on the 2nd floor.

IF YOU WISH TO PLAY GOLF PLEASE CONTACT PHIL ODOM at PODO@JDAPSI.COM OR CALL 281-460-5074

WEDNESDAY – NOV. 7TH
REGISTERATION AND PX

1800 HOURS – EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - MUSTER IN AND COCKTAIL HOUR IN THE COURTESY ROOM

WE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO LOOK AT YOUR PACKET WHEN YOU ARRIVE – YOU WILL FIND LOTS OF GOODIES AND SUGGESTIONS FOR A GREAT TIME IN HOUSTON, TEXAS.

1900 HOURS – EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ENJOY THEIR RESTAURANT OF CHOICE AND HAVE A GOOD TIME VISITING THE SITES OF HOUSTON.

2000 HOURS – MOVIE TIME - FUN AND FELLOWSHIP - THE COURTESY ROOM WILL BE OPEN ALL DAY AND WILL CLOSE AT 2400 HOURS.

THURSDAY – NOV. 8TH
MUSTER IN

WE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO LOOK AT YOUR PACKET WHEN YOU ARRIVE – YOU WILL FIND LOTS OF GOODIES AND SUGGESTIONS FOR A GREAT TIME IN HOUSTON, TEXAS.

O73O HOURS – COFFEE IN THE COURTESY ROOM

0800 HOURS – REGISTERATION AND PX
BREAKFAST TIME – please enjoy the buffet within the hotel at your leisure or other restaurants in the area.

0900 HOURS - BREAK OUT SESSION – VET SERVICE CENTER
We will have a guest from the Vet Service Center come and give us a talk about what they do and the services they provide to all Vets.

1000 HOURS - BREAK OUT SESSION - MARINES 4 LIFE – WOUNDED WARRIOR PROGRAM – START A LOCAL CHAPTER IN YOUR AREA – MARINES TAKING CARE OF MARINES.

1100 HOURS – FREE TIME – There are lots of things to do in Houston (IE: Space Center Houston – Museum of Natural Science – Houston Zoo – Golf – Fishing in Galveston – Galleria for shopping – Downtown for some fine dining). There are going to be lots of places to eat that will offer discounts to 2/1 Vets; look for the coupons in your welcome PACKET. Have a look around and enjoy the weather and the local sites.

YELLOW CAB WILL BE AVAILABLE AT A REASONABLE RATE TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM ANY EVENT YOU WISH TO ATTEND.

1200 HOURS – FOR THOSE NOT WANTING TO VENTURE OUT – LUNCH WILL BE SERVED IN THE COURTESY ROOM

REGISTRATION AND THE PX WILL REMAIN OPEN ALL DAY – AS PEOPLE WILL BE ARRIVING, WE NEED SOME VOLUNTEERS TO MAN THE STATIONS – THIS WILL BE OUR HEAVIEST DAY OF ARRIVALS.

1300 HOURS – FOR THOSE NOT WANTING TO VENTURE OUT
MOVIE TIME – COMRADERIE WITHIN THE COURTESY ROOM. THERE WILL BE LOTS OF PICTURES AND STORIES WILL BE TOLD – ALSO THIS WOULD BE A GREAT TIME TO GET TO KNOW FAMILY MEMBERS OF OUR FALLEN MARINES WHO WILL BE ATTENDING THIS EVENT.

1800 HOURS – EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ENJOY THEIR RESTAURANT OF CHOICE AND HAVE A GOOD TIME VISITING THE SITES OF HOUSTON.

1900 HOURS – MOVIE TIME - FUN AND FELLOWSHIP - THE COURTESY ROOM WILL BE OPEN ALL DAY AND WILL CLOSE AT 2400 HOURS.

FRIDAY – NOV. 9TH -- WE ARE HAVING A GOLF TOURNAMENT!

TEE TIME IS 1300 HOURS AT BAYWOOD COUNTRY CLUB
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED BY "MARINE MOMS OF HOUSTON"�

O73O HOURS – COFFEE IN THE COURTESY ROOM

08:00 HOURS – REGISTRATION AND PX
BREAKFAST TIME – please enjoy the buffet within the hotel at your leisure or other restaurants in the area.

0900 HOURS - BREAK OUT SESSION - TO BE ANNOUNCED

1000 HOURS – BREAK OUT SESSION – TO BE ANNOUNCED

1100 HOURS - FOR THOSE NOT WANTING TO VENTURE OUT – LUNCH WILL BE SERVED IN THE COURTESY ROOM – FREE TIME - There are lots of things to do in Houston (IE: Space Center Houston – Museum of Natural Science – Houston Zoo – Golf – Fishing in Galveston – Galleria for Shopping – Downtown for some fine dining). There are going to be lots of places to eat that will offer discounts to 2/1 Vets look for the coupons in you welcome PACKET. Have a look around and enjoy the weather and the local cites.

ALSO, REGISTRATION WILL BE CLOSED AT THIS TIME - UNLESS WE CAN GET SOME VOLUNTEERS TO MAN THE STATIONS.

1100 HOURS - FOR THOSE NOT WANTING TO VENTURE OUT

MOVIE TIME – COMRADERIE WITHIN THE COURTESY ROOM (THERE WILL BE LOTS OF PICTURES AND STORIES WILL BE TOLD – ALSO THIS WOULD BE A GREAT TIME TO GET TO KNOW FAMILY MEMBERS OF OUR FALLEN MARINES WHO WILL BE ATTENDING THIS EVENT).

1200 HOURS – 1ST ANNUAL "VIET NAM VETERANS OF 2/1 MARINES"� GOLF TOURAMENT

MUSTER UP FOR TRANSPORTATION TO THE COUNTRY CLUB

TEE TIME IS 1300 HOURS AT BAYWOOD COUNTRY CLUB - TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED BY "MARINE MOMS OF HOUSTON"�

1300 HOURS – TEE TIME AT BAYWOOD COUNTRY CLUB – COST IS $30.00 AND THIS INCLUDES THE CART FEE. MULLIGANS WILL BE SOLD FOR $5.00 EACH (LIMIT TWO PER PLAYER) AND RAFFLE TICKECTS FOR A DOLLAR A PIECE – PROCEEDS WILL GO TO "MARINE MOMS OF HOUSTON TEXAS"�

NEED VOLUNTEERS – SO IF YOU DON'T PLAY GOLF YOU CAN STILL HAVE FUN WITH US THAT DO.

TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM WILL BE PROVIDED – BY "MARINE MOMS OF HOUSTON"�

1800 HOURS – EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ENJOY A RESTAURANT OF CHOICE AND HAVE A GOOD TIME.

1900 HOURS – MOVIE TIME - FUN AND FELLOWSHIP - THE COURTESY ROOM WILL BE OPEN ALL DAY AND WILL CLOSE AT 2400 HOURS.

SATURDAY – NOV. 10TH
HAPPY BIRTHDAY – MARINES

O730 HOURS – COFFEE IN THE COURTESY ROOM

08:00 HOURS – REGISTRATION AND PX

BREAKFAST TIME – please enjoy the buffet within the hotel at your leisure or other restaurants in the area.

093O HOURS – ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING (ROOM TO BE DETERMINED)
REGISTRATION AND THE PX WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE DAY.

1100 HOURS – START PREPARING FOOD FOR OUR TAILGATE PARTY – HELP NEEDED

SPECIAL NOTE: VOLUNTEERS WILL BE NEEDED TO START DECORATING THE FLOATS FOR THE WELCOME HOME PARADE

1300 HOURS – THE OFFICIAL "WELCOME HOME 2/1"� TAILGATE PARTY BEGINS IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE HOTEL. POSTING OF THE COLORS AND GUIDEONS NATIONAL ANTHEM AND MARINE COPS HYMN WILL BE PLAYED FOR THIS EVENT. (NEED VOLUNTEERS FROM EACH COMPANY TO CARRY THE GUIDEONS)

RESERVED FOR OUR MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS.

COST WILL BE $12.00 PER PERSON AND INCLUDES 2 DRINK TICKETS.

1330 HOURS – OR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING OUR OPENING CEROMONY, WE HAVE A GUEST SPEAKER – OUR VERY OWN "MATTRESS MACK" FROM GALLERY FURNITURE IN HOUSTON, TEXAS.

1400 HOURS – OR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING OUR GUEST SPEAKER, LUNCH WILL BE SERVED AND WE WILL HAVE VARIOUS EVENTS TO BE STAGED ALL AFTERNOON FOR OUR ENTERTAINMENT– LET'S HOPE IT DOESN'T RAIN – BUT TENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE IF IT DOES.

1600 HOURS – THERE WILL BE A CAKE CUTTING CEREMONY IN THE PARKING LOT (AH – BEER AND CAKE – THE BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS!)

1800 HOURS – PARTY OFFICIALLY CLOSES – UNLESS ?

1900 HOURS – MOVIE TIME - FUN AND FELLOWSHIP - THE COURTESY ROOM WILL BE OPEN ALL DAY AND WILL CLOSE AT 2400 HOURS.

SUNDAY – NOV. 11TH.
HAPPY VETERANS DAY – MARINES

O73O HOURS – COFFEE IN THE COURTESY ROOM

0800 HOURS - REGISTRATION AND PX – LAST MINUTE SHOPPERS
BREAKFAST TIME – please enjoy the buffet within the hotel at your leisure.

0900 HOURS - THE PX WILL BE CLOSED

0930 HOURS – MUSTER IN TIME FOR THE PARADE -
TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED SO WE ALL CAN ARRIVE FOR LINE UP AT THE SAME TIME. Remember it's Boots – Uts (utilities) and R&B (Ribbons and Badges) time – TRANSPORTION WILL BE PROVIDED. BUT PLEASE SIGN UP EARLY FOR RIDES.

103O – HOURS – ARRIVE DOWNTOWN FOR THE VETERANS DAY CEREMONIES

1100 HOURS - WE WILL ATTEND THE CEREMONIES OF THE VETERANS CEMETARY COMMITTEE –
THIS WILL BE HELD DOWNTOWN BEFORE THE PARADE BEGINS – IN FRONT OF THE REVIEW STAND

ONCE AT THE REVIEWING STAND – WE WILL FACE THE STAND – THE MAYOR AND COUNTY JUDGE WILL READ OFF A PROCLAMATION DECLARING NOV. 11TH, 2007 AS THE OFFICIAL DAY OF RECOGNITION FOR OUR BATTALION AS 2/1 DAY.

(OUR OWN COL. DUNCAN WILL BE OUR GUEST SPEAKER – AFTER HIS PRESENTATION – HE WILL CALL THE BN. TO ATTENTION AND ANNOUNCE WE ARE DISMISSED)

THESE PROCLAMATIONS WILL BE SECURED IN OUR ARCHIVE AND OR DONATED TO THE NEW MARINE CORPS MUSEUM.

1200 HOURS – LINE UP FOR THE PARADE - THIS WILL BE DOWNTOWN – THE FLOAT WILL BE THERE WAITING FOR US.

1230 HOURS - PARADE BEGINS
– EVERYONE WILL HAVE A SPACE TO RIDE – BUT YOU MAY WALK IF YOU WISH – FOR THE PARADE IS 7/10s OF A MILE.

2ND BN / 1 MARINES ARE THE GUESTS OF HONOR FOR THE VETERANS DAY PARADE – THIS EVENT WILL BE OUR OFFICIAL WELCOME HOME PARADE, SO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS CAN ENJOY AS WELL – AND IF ROOM CAN RIDE OR WALK WITH US.

EVERYONE IS ENCOURAGED TO WEAR UTILITIES AND YOUR RIBBONS AND MEDALS – BE PROUD, MARINES.

THIS IS AN EVENT THAT IS 35 YEARS IN THE WAITING.

PLEASE INVITE FAMILES OF OUR MIA'S AND KIA'S IF YOU KNOW HOW TO CONTACT THEM – THEY TOO WOULD BE VERY PROUD AND I'M SURE WOULD WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PARADE.

1400 HOURS – THE PARADE WILL BE OVER - TRANSPORTATION WILL AGAIN BE PROVIDED TO GET US BACK TO THE HOTEL.

SPECIAL NOTE: VOLUNTEERS WILL BE NEEDED TO TEAR DOWN THE DECORATIONS FROM THE FLOATS.

1530 HOURS – ENJOY THE HOTEL INDOOR POOL AND OR JUST RELAX –

1800 HOURS – OFFICIAL 2/1 BANQUET BEGINS WITH COCKTAILS

1830 HOURS
COLORS WILL BE POSTED - POSTING OF THE COMPANY GUIDEONS - OPENING PRAYER – MISSING MAN CEREMONY
DEDICATION TO GUNNY LACHANCE

1900 HOURS DINNER WILL BE SERVED

2000 HOURS GUEST SPEAKER

2030 HOURS – RAFFLE AND AUCTION BEGINS

2200 HOURS – FAIRWELL TO ALL

WE WISH EVERYONE A SAFE TRIP HOME AND HOPE THIS WAS AN EXPERIENCE YOU, YOUR FAMILY, AND FRIENDS WILL REMEMBER FOR A LONG TIME.

<span class="ev_code_RED">SEMPER FI</span>

AND HOPE TO SEE YOU NEXT YEAR IN CALIFORNIA!

[Traveling Teacher]

I just wanted to pass this information on to members who might be interested in attending this Marine reunion in November.
~~ LeAnne Rigsby (Traveling Teacher)


ATTENTION VIET NAM VETERANS OF 2ND BN 1ST MARINES

This is our agenda

WELCOME HOME MARINES 2007

We have lined up an impressive reunion and we want to invite all 2/1 Marines, Wives, Daughters, Sons, Grandchildren, Grandparents, or any other Relatives or Friends to attend this Gala Event.

We truly wish to make this a Family and Friends Event. You can register on our web site and I encourage everyone to do so ASAP.

http://www.FirstMarines.org/reunion-info.html

...FOR THIS IS ONE EVENT YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS

AGENDA:
We will start mustering in on Wednesday Nov, 7th, 2007.

The Registration Desk will be on the 2nd floor.

IF YOU WISH TO PLAY GOLF PLEASE CONTACT PHIL ODOM at PODO@JDAPSI.COM OR CALL 281-460-5074

WEDNESDAY – NOV. 7TH
REGISTERATION AND PX

1800 HOURS – EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - MUSTER IN AND COCKTAIL HOUR IN THE COURTESY ROOM

WE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO LOOK AT YOUR PACKET WHEN YOU ARRIVE – YOU WILL FIND LOTS OF GOODIES AND SUGGESTIONS FOR A GREAT TIME IN HOUSTON, TEXAS.

1900 HOURS – EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ENJOY THEIR RESTAURANT OF CHOICE AND HAVE A GOOD TIME VISITING THE SITES OF HOUSTON.

2000 HOURS – MOVIE TIME - FUN AND FELLOWSHIP - THE COURTESY ROOM WILL BE OPEN ALL DAY AND WILL CLOSE AT 2400 HOURS.

THURSDAY – NOV. 8TH
MUSTER IN

WE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO LOOK AT YOUR PACKET WHEN YOU ARRIVE – YOU WILL FIND LOTS OF GOODIES AND SUGGESTIONS FOR A GREAT TIME IN HOUSTON, TEXAS.

O73O HOURS – COFFEE IN THE COURTESY ROOM

0800 HOURS – REGISTERATION AND PX
BREAKFAST TIME – please enjoy the buffet within the hotel at your leisure or other restaurants in the area.

0900 HOURS - BREAK OUT SESSION – VET SERVICE CENTER
We will have a guest from the Vet Service Center come and give us a talk about what they do and the services they provide to all Vets.

1000 HOURS - BREAK OUT SESSION - MARINES 4 LIFE – WOUNDED WARRIOR PROGRAM – START A LOCAL CHAPTER IN YOUR AREA – MARINES TAKING CARE OF MARINES.

1100 HOURS – FREE TIME – There are lots of things to do in Houston (IE: Space Center Houston – Museum of Natural Science – Houston Zoo – Golf – Fishing in Galveston – Galleria for shopping – Downtown for some fine dining). There are going to be lots of places to eat that will offer discounts to 2/1 Vets; look for the coupons in your welcome PACKET. Have a look around and enjoy the weather and the local sites.

YELLOW CAB WILL BE AVAILABLE AT A REASONABLE RATE TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM ANY EVENT YOU WISH TO ATTEND.

1200 HOURS – FOR THOSE NOT WANTING TO VENTURE OUT – LUNCH WILL BE SERVED IN THE COURTESY ROOM

REGISTRATION AND THE PX WILL REMAIN OPEN ALL DAY – AS PEOPLE WILL BE ARRIVING, WE NEED SOME VOLUNTEERS TO MAN THE STATIONS – THIS WILL BE OUR HEAVIEST DAY OF ARRIVALS.

1300 HOURS – FOR THOSE NOT WANTING TO VENTURE OUT
MOVIE TIME – COMRADERIE WITHIN THE COURTESY ROOM. THERE WILL BE LOTS OF PICTURES AND STORIES WILL BE TOLD – ALSO THIS WOULD BE A GREAT TIME TO GET TO KNOW FAMILY MEMBERS OF OUR FALLEN MARINES WHO WILL BE ATTENDING THIS EVENT.

1800 HOURS – EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ENJOY THEIR RESTAURANT OF CHOICE AND HAVE A GOOD TIME VISITING THE SITES OF HOUSTON.

1900 HOURS – MOVIE TIME - FUN AND FELLOWSHIP - THE COURTESY ROOM WILL BE OPEN ALL DAY AND WILL CLOSE AT 2400 HOURS.

FRIDAY – NOV. 9TH -- WE ARE HAVING A GOLF TOURNAMENT!

TEE TIME IS 1300 HOURS AT BAYWOOD COUNTRY CLUB
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED BY "MARINE MOMS OF HOUSTON"�

O73O HOURS – COFFEE IN THE COURTESY ROOM

08:00 HOURS – REGISTRATION AND PX
BREAKFAST TIME – please enjoy the buffet within the hotel at your leisure or other restaurants in the area.

0900 HOURS - BREAK OUT SESSION - TO BE ANNOUNCED

1000 HOURS – BREAK OUT SESSION – TO BE ANNOUNCED

1100 HOURS - FOR THOSE NOT WANTING TO VENTURE OUT – LUNCH WILL BE SERVED IN THE COURTESY ROOM – FREE TIME - There are lots of things to do in Houston (IE: Space Center Houston – Museum of Natural Science – Houston Zoo – Golf – Fishing in Galveston – Galleria for Shopping – Downtown for some fine dining). There are going to be lots of places to eat that will offer discounts to 2/1 Vets look for the coupons in you welcome PACKET. Have a look around and enjoy the weather and the local cites.

ALSO, REGISTRATION WILL BE CLOSED AT THIS TIME - UNLESS WE CAN GET SOME VOLUNTEERS TO MAN THE STATIONS.

1100 HOURS - FOR THOSE NOT WANTING TO VENTURE OUT

MOVIE TIME – COMRADERIE WITHIN THE COURTESY ROOM (THERE WILL BE LOTS OF PICTURES AND STORIES WILL BE TOLD – ALSO THIS WOULD BE A GREAT TIME TO GET TO KNOW FAMILY MEMBERS OF OUR FALLEN MARINES WHO WILL BE ATTENDING THIS EVENT).

1200 HOURS – 1ST ANNUAL "VIET NAM VETERANS OF 2/1 MARINES"� GOLF TOURAMENT

MUSTER UP FOR TRANSPORTATION TO THE COUNTRY CLUB

TEE TIME IS 1300 HOURS AT BAYWOOD COUNTRY CLUB - TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED BY "MARINE MOMS OF HOUSTON"�

1300 HOURS – TEE TIME AT BAYWOOD COUNTRY CLUB – COST IS $30.00 AND THIS INCLUDES THE CART FEE. MULLIGANS WILL BE SOLD FOR $5.00 EACH (LIMIT TWO PER PLAYER) AND RAFFLE TICKECTS FOR A DOLLAR A PIECE – PROCEEDS WILL GO TO "MARINE MOMS OF HOUSTON TEXAS"�

NEED VOLUNTEERS – SO IF YOU DON'T PLAY GOLF YOU CAN STILL HAVE FUN WITH US THAT DO.

TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM WILL BE PROVIDED – BY "MARINE MOMS OF HOUSTON"�

1800 HOURS – EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ENJOY A RESTAURANT OF CHOICE AND HAVE A GOOD TIME.

1900 HOURS – MOVIE TIME - FUN AND FELLOWSHIP - THE COURTESY ROOM WILL BE OPEN ALL DAY AND WILL CLOSE AT 2400 HOURS.

SATURDAY – NOV. 10TH
HAPPY BIRTHDAY – MARINES

O730 HOURS – COFFEE IN THE COURTESY ROOM

08:00 HOURS – REGISTRATION AND PX

BREAKFAST TIME – please enjoy the buffet within the hotel at your leisure or other restaurants in the area.

093O HOURS – ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING (ROOM TO BE DETERMINED)
REGISTRATION AND THE PX WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE DAY.

1100 HOURS – START PREPARING FOOD FOR OUR TAILGATE PARTY – HELP NEEDED

SPECIAL NOTE: VOLUNTEERS WILL BE NEEDED TO START DECORATING THE FLOATS FOR THE WELCOME HOME PARADE

1300 HOURS – THE OFFICIAL "WELCOME HOME 2/1"� TAILGATE PARTY BEGINS IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE HOTEL. POSTING OF THE COLORS AND GUIDEONS NATIONAL ANTHEM AND MARINE COPS HYMN WILL BE PLAYED FOR THIS EVENT. (NEED VOLUNTEERS FROM EACH COMPANY TO CARRY THE GUIDEONS)

RESERVED FOR OUR MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS.

COST WILL BE $12.00 PER PERSON AND INCLUDES 2 DRINK TICKETS.

1330 HOURS – OR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING OUR OPENING CEROMONY, WE HAVE A GUEST SPEAKER – OUR VERY OWN "MATTRESS MACK" FROM GALLERY FURNITURE IN HOUSTON, TEXAS.

1400 HOURS – OR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING OUR GUEST SPEAKER, LUNCH WILL BE SERVED AND WE WILL HAVE VARIOUS EVENTS TO BE STAGED ALL AFTERNOON FOR OUR ENTERTAINMENT– LET'S HOPE IT DOESN'T RAIN – BUT TENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE IF IT DOES.

1600 HOURS – THERE WILL BE A CAKE CUTTING CEREMONY IN THE PARKING LOT (AH – BEER AND CAKE – THE BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS!)

1800 HOURS – PARTY OFFICIALLY CLOSES – UNLESS ?

1900 HOURS – MOVIE TIME - FUN AND FELLOWSHIP - THE COURTESY ROOM WILL BE OPEN ALL DAY AND WILL CLOSE AT 2400 HOURS.

SUNDAY – NOV. 11TH.
HAPPY VETERANS DAY – MARINES

O73O HOURS – COFFEE IN THE COURTESY ROOM

0800 HOURS - REGISTRATION AND PX – LAST MINUTE SHOPPERS
BREAKFAST TIME – please enjoy the buffet within the hotel at your leisure.

0900 HOURS - THE PX WILL BE CLOSED

0930 HOURS – MUSTER IN TIME FOR THE PARADE -
TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED SO WE ALL CAN ARRIVE FOR LINE UP AT THE SAME TIME. Remember it's Boots – Uts (utilities) and R&B (Ribbons and Badges) time – TRANSPORTION WILL BE PROVIDED. BUT PLEASE SIGN UP EARLY FOR RIDES.

103O – HOURS – ARRIVE DOWNTOWN FOR THE VETERANS DAY CEREMONIES

1100 HOURS - WE WILL ATTEND THE CEREMONIES OF THE VETERANS CEMETARY COMMITTEE –
THIS WILL BE HELD DOWNTOWN BEFORE THE PARADE BEGINS – IN FRONT OF THE REVIEW STAND

ONCE AT THE REVIEWING STAND – WE WILL FACE THE STAND – THE MAYOR AND COUNTY JUDGE WILL READ OFF A PROCLAMATION DECLARING NOV. 11TH, 2007 AS THE OFFICIAL DAY OF RECOGNITION FOR OUR BATTALION AS 2/1 DAY.

(OUR OWN COL. DUNCAN WILL BE OUR GUEST SPEAKER – AFTER HIS PRESENTATION – HE WILL CALL THE BN. TO ATTENTION AND ANNOUNCE WE ARE DISMISSED)

THESE PROCLAMATIONS WILL BE SECURED IN OUR ARCHIVE AND OR DONATED TO THE NEW MARINE CORPS MUSEUM.

1200 HOURS – LINE UP FOR THE PARADE - THIS WILL BE DOWNTOWN – THE FLOAT WILL BE THERE WAITING FOR US.

1230 HOURS - PARADE BEGINS
– EVERYONE WILL HAVE A SPACE TO RIDE – BUT YOU MAY WALK IF YOU WISH – FOR THE PARADE IS 7/10s OF A MILE.

2ND BN / 1 MARINES ARE THE GUESTS OF HONOR FOR THE VETERANS DAY PARADE – THIS EVENT WILL BE OUR OFFICIAL WELCOME HOME PARADE, SO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS CAN ENJOY AS WELL – AND IF ROOM CAN RIDE OR WALK WITH US.

EVERYONE IS ENCOURAGED TO WEAR UTILITIES AND YOUR RIBBONS AND MEDALS – BE PROUD, MARINES.

THIS IS AN EVENT THAT IS 35 YEARS IN THE WAITING.

PLEASE INVITE FAMILES OF OUR MIA'S AND KIA'S IF YOU KNOW HOW TO CONTACT THEM – THEY TOO WOULD BE VERY PROUD AND I'M SURE WOULD WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PARADE.

1400 HOURS – THE PARADE WILL BE OVER - TRANSPORTATION WILL AGAIN BE PROVIDED TO GET US BACK TO THE HOTEL.

SPECIAL NOTE: VOLUNTEERS WILL BE NEEDED TO TEAR DOWN THE DECORATIONS FROM THE FLOATS.

1530 HOURS – ENJOY THE HOTEL INDOOR POOL AND OR JUST RELAX –

1800 HOURS – OFFICIAL 2/1 BANQUET BEGINS WITH COCKTAILS

1830 HOURS
COLORS WILL BE POSTED - POSTING OF THE COMPANY GUIDEONS - OPENING PRAYER – MISSING MAN CEREMONY
DEDICATION TO GUNNY LACHANCE

1900 HOURS DINNER WILL BE SERVED

2000 HOURS GUEST SPEAKER

2030 HOURS – RAFFLE AND AUCTION BEGINS

2200 HOURS – FAIRWELL TO ALL

WE WISH EVERYONE A SAFE TRIP HOME AND HOPE THIS WAS AN EXPERIENCE YOU, YOUR FAMILY, AND FRIENDS WILL REMEMBER FOR A LONG TIME.

<span class="ev_code_RED">SEMPER FI</span>

AND HOPE TO SEE YOU NEXT YEAR IN CALIFORNIA!