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Marine Member REUNION 2009

Marines, As our Reunion (October 7-11, 2009) is less than 4 months away and the effort to get as many of our Classmates to the Reunion is in full swing, I am devoting this issue of the Newsletter exclusively to the Reunion. Here, in one spot, you will learn all you need to know about what is planned and how you can be part of it. I hope this information will make it easy for you to get registered and join your Classmates in San Diego, a mere 43 years after we graduated from Basic School and began our service in the Fleet! I am including summary information here, but you can see all of the exquisite details by going to the website and clicking on the "Reunion 2009 Update" on the home page: www.usmc-thebasicschool-1966.com Please make your hotel and Class Reunion registrations as soon as possible. It will allow the Reunion Committee to acquire the necessary transportation. Easy access to both items is available below. Just click on the listed links and then follow the instructions. I hope to see you in San Diego in October! Semper Fi, Dave Mellon President

CROWNE PLAZA, San Diego-Mission Valley In order to make a hotel reservation, you can either call the reservation desk between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM EDT at 1-888-233-9527 or link to their website 24 hours a day at: https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_gi_new&groupID=212832 Make sure you use the code "USMC 38th OCC" to get the specially negotiated rate of $119 per room per night. Registering With The Class - Reunion Registration In order to register with the Class for the Reunion, all you have to do is click on the link below: http://www.usmc-thebasicschool-1966.com/reunion09/2009_Registration_Form.pdf Just print the form, make your selections and send it by regular mail along with the relevant fees in a check payable to "38th OCC/BC 3-66 Alumni" to: Terry Cox 6205 Via Subida Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Reunion 2009 Program - Summary of the Reunion Activities Wednesday - will be spent registering and getting reacquainted in the Hospitality Suite. Thursday - will feature a visit to the Expeditionary Warfare Training Group - Pacific to observe a rifle company from 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines engaged in raid training. The afternoon activity will be a tour of the USS Midway, which features most of the aircraft that have flown off her deck before her decommissioning. Friday - will be spent observing the recruit graduation parade at MCRD, San Diego, followed by lunch and an after luncheon address by the new Commanding General of the Recruit Depot, BGen Ron Bailey. The afternoon will be spent at the Depot's PX or the MGen James L. Day Museum. Saturday - the Business Meeting will be conducted in the morning and the concluding banquet will be that evening. Throughout the Reunion, lots of time will be devoted to gathering in the Hospitality Suite to enjoy the camaraderie of your Classmates and their wives or significant others. Platoon Phone Program - Your Invitation to Attend Terry Cox has put together an effort to call every member of the Class. In most cases, you will be called by one of the former members of your Basic School platoon. The Classmates who have volunteered for this duty are as follows: Delta Company              Echo Company 1st - Steve Bowen          1st - Andy Blenkle 2nd - Larry Edwards        2nd - Rick Cleland Darrell Wells 3rd - Dave Mellon            3rd - Pete Clay 4th - Terry Lewis             4th - Earl Wentworth 5th - Jack Sheehan         5th - Al Stefl                Air - Rick Anderton Please expect a call from the Marine assigned to your platoon and call him back if he leaves a message. Thanks for your cooperation.

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