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1st Bn 1st Marines Vietnam Reunion
Vietnam Veterans Reunion
San Diego, California
Crowne Plaza Hotel in Mission Valley
October 23rd – 26th 2019
City Tour
A charter bus to provide a day-long of touring of city sites and visit the MCRD Marine Corp Base.
Company Luncheons
Each company gathers separately for lunch and talk about the good ole days in a local restaurant or hotels area restaurant.
Battalion Auction
The auction is a tradition and is used to help raise funds for the 1/1 Organization.
Battalion Meeting
Includes the 2019 reunion chairman updates, financial report, election of officers, approval of 2021 reunion, and battalion business.
Dear 1/1er’s:
Attached is the registration form and scheduled activities! Please fill out and return the registration form ASAP. A highlight of the Reunion will be a visit to MCRD and enjoy a boot camp graduation ceremony.
The Reunion will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel-Mission Valley. When you call, mention that you are with the 1/1 Reunion for special rate of $119.00 plus 12.5% tax. These rates are available three (3) days prior and after the Reunion and based on availability for those planning to arrive early or stay a few days after Reunion.
The 2019 Reunion Planning Group consist of a Company representative from Alpha, Bravo, Charley, Delta and H&S chosen during the 2017 Reunion. After meeting in San Diego twice, it was determined by the Planning Team that to successfully plan and continue to hold 1/1 Reunions it was necessary to make a few changes and select a new leadership structure, have transparency and fiscal accountability to the members. The following were selected by the Planning Team and will serve staggered terms and will be ratified at the 2019 Reunion.
Officers
1. Samuel O. Verdeja / Chairman / 2019-2023 / Delta / Midwest
2. Eddie Neas / Vice Chair / 2019-2021 / Alpha / East Coast
3. Bill Kendle / Treasurer / 2019-2023 / H&S / Midwest
4 . John Kaper / Secretary / 2019-2021 / TBD / TBD
Members at Large
5. Glenn Griffin / By-Laws / 2019-2023 / Delta / East Coast
6. Bill Ring / Nominations / 2019-2021 / Delta / East Coast
7. OPEN / Governance / 2019-2023 / TBD / TBD
8. OPEN / TBD / 2019-2021 / TBD / TBD
9. OPEN / TBD / 2019-2023 / TBD / TBD
Sergeant at Arms (Non-voting)
10. Robert Jackson / Bravo / Midwest
11. TBD
12. TBD
Beginning in January 2019 Reunion Planning Team will provide regular updates on finances, and future organizational structure. This will be done via 1/1 website at 1stBn1stMarinesVietnamReunion.com. A comprehensive annual report will be developed and available during the Reunion.
Sincerely,
The 1/1 Reunion Planning Team
– Eddie Neas, Alpha Company
– Bob Jackson, Bravo Company
– John Kaper, Charley Company
– Samuel Verdeja, Delta Company
– Bill Kendle, H&S
Itinerary
Hospitality room will be open
Wednesday – Saturday from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm
Wednesday
OCT. 23
Continental Breakfast
7:00 am – 9:00 am
Arrival and Check-in
Optional Activities:
(Throughout Reunion)
Old Town: Free Shuttle
Restaurants
Entertainment Venues
Shopping Center
Thursday
OCT. 24
Continental Breakfast
7:00 am – 9:00 am
Women/Guests Luncheon
11:30 am @ Old Town
Company Luncheon
11:30 am @ Old Town
Evening
Free time
Friday
OCT. 25
Continental Breakfast
*7:00 am – 8:00 am
Tour of City
Mountain Soledad
National Veterans Memorial
8:30 am – 10:30 am
MCRD
Graduation Parade
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Free Time at MCRD
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Point Loma
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Saturday
OCT. 26
Continental Breakfast
7:00 am – 9:00 am
Battalion Meeting
At Hotel
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Battalion Auction
At Hotel
1:30 pm
Battalion Banquet
Reception 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Program/Dinner 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday
OCT. 27
Continental Breakfast
7:00 am – 9:00 am
Departure
Note:
Charter buses are handicap accessible and have toilets, and refreshments provided by Reunion Committee
*On Friday Continental Breakfast is scheduled in Hospitality room from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. due to early start for City tour and MCRD
Hotel Reservations
Hotel Rate: $119 Per Night + 12.5% California Tax
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Mission Valley
2270 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, California 92108
(619-297-1101)
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