Contact by email: info@1stbn1stmarinesvietnamreunion.com
Vietnam Veterans Reunion
San Antonio, Texas
Menger Hotel
May 19th – 23rd, 2021
Welcome 1/1 Marines!
Company and Women’s Luncheons
Battalion Banquet, Company and Women's luncheon. Gather 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 2021 reunion chairman updates, financial report, election of officers, approval of future reunions, and battalion business.
Message from 2021 Reunion Planning Team
2021 Reunion of the 1st Battalion,1st Marines
May 19th-23rd
Menger Hotel
San Antonio, Texas.
Recently the 1/1 Reunion Advance Planning Team members, Bill Kendle, Roy Wiltrout, and Samuel Verdeja traveled to San Antonio, Texas, and met with business, city, and military leaders. During the site visits the Planning Team selected the Historic Menger Hotel located in the heart of downtown San Antonio for our 2021 Reunion accommodations. The Menger Hotel is located steps away from the Alamo and the Riverwalk as well as walking distance to shopping, Tower of the Americas, trolley and horse carriage transportation, riverboat rides, eating, cultural and entertainment venues.
The Planning Team is currently contacting prominent individuals suggested by city and military leaders, and the 1/1 ranks to consider as keynote and guest speakers. It is our goal to have a program of activities and speakers confirmed by October 2020. Overall, the 2021 Reunion promised to be another memorable and historical moment for all 1/1’ers as we gather again to rekindle our bonds as the United States Marine Corps Vietnam War veterans, and to honor our fallen brothers. The City of San Antonio is prepared to receive and acknowledge us for our service and for fighting to help to keep America’s tradition of keeping American safe.
Registrations for the Reunion and hotel accommodations will begin in October - 2020
Before October you will receive quarterly announcements via the website regarding registrations and other updates. After October, the announcement will be monthly. The 1/1 Board of Directors will continue to practice transparency and keep you updated and provide a comprehensive financial report during the Battalion Meeting in San Antonio. Meanwhile, if you should have any questions or thoughts please do not hesitate to contact us: 1stbn1marinesvietnamreunuon.com.
Finally, the 1/1 Board f Directors will continue to meet and make decisions in preparation for a successful 2021 Reunion. Please take care and stay well during the Corona Virus epidemic.
S/F Sam
Bill Kendle, Vice President, and Finances Chair
Roy Wiltrout, Treasurer
Samuel Verdeja, President
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 - 7:45 am
MCRD
Graduation Ceremony
Parade Ceremony
Lunch at MCRD
Free Time
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
City Tour
Mountain Soledad
National Veterans Memorial
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Evening
Free Time
Saturday
OCT. 26
Continental Breakfast
7:00 am - 9:00 am
Battalion Meeting
At Hotel
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Battalion Auction
TBD
Battalion Banquet
Reception 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Dinner 6:30 pm (start time)
Program 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)
A dedicated website is available to book your hotel room!
Please ask for the "1st Battalion 1st Marines Vietnam" rate
Or use Group Code "MVV" when calling 1-888-233-9527
SOME OF OUR
2019 REUNION HIGHLIGHTS
ARRIVAL!
Arrival and Check-in at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Luncheon
A lunch at Old Town with some old pals.
MCRD and City Tour
Graduation/parade ceremony, lunch, and a city tour. This included Mountain Soledad and the National Veterans Memorial.
Battalion Banquet
Battalion meeting, auction, and banquet.
Hotel Reservations
Hotel Rate: Hold off on booking - A discounted group price will be announced!
Menger Hotel
204 Alamo Plaza
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210-223-4361)
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