Future 117th Reunions
Last updated 04 APR 08
Do to sickness in the family I may not be able to attend this years reunion.
I am in the process of finding others to take my place .
I was looking forward to being in St. Louis.
Al Bennett
117thAHC and Detachments 2008 Reunion
June 19-22.
Our reunion will again be held in conjunction with the VHCMA.
The hotel is:
Crown Plaza Hotel at the Airport
11228 Lone Eagle Drive
Bridgeton, Mo. 63044
Room rates are $79.73 taxes included per night
and is good for the 4 days before and 4 days after the reunion.
Reservations can be made at no up front cost
and can be canceled up to 4pm CT of the day of arrival
with no penalty.
Use the group booking code of : VHC
Reservation number is: (314)291-6700
When you call request IN
HOUSE RESERVATIONS
NOTE:::: Book early
VHCMA web site page for the reunion is:
www.vhcma.org/reunion.html
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**IMPORTANT
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This year the 117th is going to try something different
for the Saturday Evening Dinner/Dance.
Instead of sending the VHCMA the money
for the Dinner/Dance tickets,
I have cleared it with Tom Frankenfield of VHCMA
to have the Saturday evening dinner/dance ticket money
sent to me by each 117th person attending the dinner.
I will confirm receipt of your money with an email or mailed receipt if you do not have an email.
Please do not send any other money - just the dinner dance money and make your check or money order
payable to the 117th AHCVA with a memo on the check for the VHCMA dinner/dance.
Please note the number attending the Dinner/Dance on the check memo
AND on the VHCMA Registration form.
Please send these funds to me at the following
address.
Then in the dollar amount space write : See Al Bennett
This is for the 117th AHC Reunion people only.
All others send the Dinner/Dance funds to the address at the bottom of the registration form.
This will give VHCMA a handle on how many dinners will
be needed for the caterer.
2008 117th Agenda
Thursday June 19th check in and meet
and greet.
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Friday during the day you may sign
up for any tours VHCMA
have set up or spend the day on your own.
Friday Evening we will attend the VHCMA Social if you so desire.
After the Social, the 117th will go to Harrah's Casino for Dinner ( Dutch Treat)
to enjoy the amenities of the Casino.
The Buffet Dinner is $25.00 per person and from
what I hear it is one of the best.
Transportation will be provided between the Hotel and the Casino, for tips to
the driver.
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Saturday morning is yours to do as
you please.
Some of the ladies might like to attend the VHCMA Ladies Luncheon.
Jan says she is going to this luncheon. Guys you are on your own for lunch.
VHCMA will hold their annual business meeting for VHCMA members only.
This usually runs around 1 to 1-1/2 hours beginning at 1pm.
After the meeting it is usually time to get ready for the Dinner/Dance/Raffle.
The dress for the evening is split 50/50 some dress casual and
some are formal, your choice.
If you do not want to attend the Dinner you may join us in the ballroom after
dinner,
free of charge for dancing and the raffle.
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Most people check out of the hotel on Sunday.
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As always you only have to attend the
events of your choice
and you do not have to be a VHCMA Member
to attend, however
*IMPORTANT: Please do register with VHCMA.
Every year they supply the 117th with our own Hospitality Room
and Drinks at no additional charge to us.
Please let me know if you will be
attending, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE .
I need to have a head count for VHCMA .
See you in St. Louis
Take care, Clear left!
Al Bennett
Beachbum 718 117th AHC Feb.67-68 RVN
E-Mail: namvet42@hotmail.com
117th Assault Helicopter Company Association Home Page
www.117thahc.org
FOR MORE INFORMATION
VHCMA
web site page for the reunion is:
www.vhcma.org/reunion.html
Registration form for the VHCMA
Please send this form to them at the address on the bottom of the form .
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VIETNAM HELICOPTER CREW MEMBERS ASSOCIATION
2008 REUNION LZ St. Louis, MO
JUNE 18 - 22, 2008
Name ________________________________Nickname for badge_______________________
Address ______________________________Dates/Units____________________
City/St./Zip __________________________Crew/Position_________________
Home Phone___________________ Name of Spouse/Friend_________________
Email Address___________________________
Number Attending Reunion_________ Children Attending Reunion________
REGISTRATION FEE member (Families are included in registration fee)
Prior to May 31,2008) ..........................$35.00 $___________
After May 31,2008 ..........................$40.00 $___________
Non-Member (does not include 'T' Shirt............$40.00 $___________
Non-Member (After May 31, 2008 ..................$45.00 $___________
Membership Dues for one year ....................$30.00 $___________
Reunion Registration Fee includes(1)Free Reunion T-Shirt
Indicate size: S_____ M______L_____XL_____2X_____3X_____
Shirts will be distributed at the reunion.
Additional T-Shirts at $12.00 ea..............$12.00 x =$___________
Quantity/Sizes: S___ M___ L___ XL___ 2X____ 3X____
If not attending reunion
add $3.00 each for shipping $3.00 x =$___________
19 JUNE, THURSDAY
Dutch Covert Golf Classic: Number Attending_____X$50.00 pp=$_________
NOTE: Price includes a buffet lunch, green fees, cart and
transportation. Please bring your own clubs.
Course has 5 rental sets available.
20 JUNE, FRIDAY 0900-1500 Hours
8:00am Bus Tour Of Budweiser Brewery $18.00pp=$__________
12:00 Noon Bus Tour Of Budweiser Brewery $18.00pp=$__________
Social Hour:1800 (Hours) Number Attending______X$13.00 pp=$_________
21 JUNE, SATURDAY
Ladies Luncheon 1200pm Number Attending ______X $15.00 PP = $________
Dinner Dance 1700(Hours) Number Attending _____X $33.00 PP =$________
(ALL ARE INVITED TO THE DINNER--RAFFLE DRAWING DURING DANCE)
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $_________
ARRIVAL DATE____________________________
SEND COMPLETED FORM AND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO:
VHCMA, PO BOX 1026 Collierville, TN 38027-1026
If you have any questions, please contact Tom Frankenfield
at 1-901-850-0500 or 1-800-842-6201.
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Up Date 02 Apr 08
Do to illness in the family I will not be able to attend this Melbourne Reunion.
I was looking forward to it.
Al Bennett
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117th Mini
April 24-27, 2008
Florida's 21th Annual
Vietnam and All Veterans Reunion
Melbourne, Fl at the Wickham Park
This is a campout however motels are not far away.
There will be Live Music, Food & Drinks, Military Venders, Military Displays, POW/MIA Ceremonies,
The Last Patrol
and the Vietnam Traveling Wall will be set up for the week April 20-27th
More information can be obtained at:
http://members.aol.com/FLVietVets/reunion.html
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8th TRANS
From what I understand there may be a gathering of the 8th Trans Company ( Light Helicopter) this year.
I'll let you know more when I find out all the info.
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IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING ANY OF THE REUNIONS
PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I HAVE HAD A FEW ASK WHO WILL BE ATTENDING AND WHERE
I'LL MAKE A LIST AVAILABLE VIA EMAIL AT: NAMVET42@HOTMAIL.COM
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If you would like to hold a Mini-Reunion in your area please let me know and I will help get the word out.
E-mail me at:
namvet42@hotmail.com
Please post 117th in the subject field of your e-mail.
Thanks