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Post by Jim on Jul 18, 2017 12:53:53 GMT 9
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Post by Bullhunter on Jul 24, 2017 21:58:37 GMT 9
Jim that is a cool clock. You do come up with great different designs of clocks. Thanks.
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Post by Bullhunter on Jul 24, 2017 22:02:07 GMT 9
I'd like to make this reunion but with Belinda having knee replacement surgery today its not possible. Hopefully maybe the next one.
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Post by LBer1568 on Jul 24, 2017 22:09:27 GMT 9
I'd like to make this reunion but with Belinda having knee replacement surgery today its not possible. Hopefully maybe the next one.
Prayers for Belinda and hope for a speedy and complete recovery. Lorin
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Post by pat perry on Aug 10, 2017 1:07:02 GMT 9
A message from Bobski that went out to his 2017 Reunion email list. Pat P.
All F106 Troops attending and for those "still procrastinating!"
We have some updated information to pass on:
1. The Grand Ole Opry has published their preliminary show stars for our Friday night tour. Tanya Tucker will be the featured star. Go to this link for the information: Grand Ole Opry Sept 8 link They will be announcing our group! (Cutoff for Music City and Opry is August 23rd.)
2. We will be finalizing our Meet & Greet (M & G) and Final Buffet menus shortly. For the M & G we will have "stations or islands" including a steamship round carving station. The final Banquet will feature 2 meats (TBD) and also IF you desire a special meal such as Vegan, Gluten Free etc., you need to let us know by 9/1!
3. We are working on the official schedule of events and programs for each of the evenings, so far in a nutshell:
Preliminary Agenda - 2017 F106 Reunion
Wednesday (9/6):
Registration reunion check in: 2-5PM
Cocktail Hour (cash bar): 5-6PM
Meet & Greet Program 6PM: (casual dress)
Opening ceremony (TN CAP), Opening DVD (you won’t want to miss this video! It will be on sale on USB stick or DVD)
Introductions, weeks events, times, details…
“Island style dinner,” carving station.. promotes visiting, reminiscing etc.
Thursday (9/7):
Jack D - buses board at 7:45 AM, leave at 8:00 AM, scheduled to return 4:00 PM
Hospitality “Forum Room” all day and evening - Bruce Gordon will hold 20 minute F106 “stories,” also open to all to present, relax, visit, etc.. BYO snacks and drinks, alcohol ok.
Doug Barbier, Bruce Gordon, Chuck Lehman will have book sales signing sales tables
David Gray will have a nice variety of pins, patches, military store items for sale all week
Dick Stultz & Pat Perry will have challenge coins, F106 shirts, etc. for sale all week
Other sales all week: Opening DVD videos from 2013, 2015 & 2017, plus USB flash drive photos over 1000 photos!
Friday (9/8):
Music City - buses board at 8:15 AM, leave at 8:30 AM, scheduled to return at 3:30 PM
Opry - buses board at 5:40 PM, leave at 6:00 PM, scheduled to return at 10:00 PM
Hospitality “Forum Room” all day and evening, open to all to present, relax, visit, etc.. . BYO snacks and drinks, alcohol ok.
Doug Barbier, Bruce Gordon, Chuck Lehman will have book sales signing sales tables
David Gray will have a nice variety of pins, patches, military store items for sale all week
Dick Stultz & Pat Perry will have challenge coins, F106 shirts, etc. for sale all week
Other sales all week: Opening DVD videos from 2013, 2015 & 2017, plus USB flash drive photos over 1000 photos!
Saturday (9/9):
Bob Wegeman Retirement Ceremony, 2 PM (Forum room), everyone invited!
Banquet: (business casual, flight suits allowed)
5-6pm Cocktail hour (cash bar) with patriotic brass quintet w/rhythm sexton
6-7:30 Dinner (no music)
7:30 Concert band/patriotic music (approx. 20 min) featuring flag-folding ceremony & flag presentation to guest speaker David Gray.
7:50 Program, vote on next reunion site, David Gray, Featured Speaker
ANG “Band of the South”, 36 piece Rock/soul Band to follow, dancing until 11PM?
Note: Raffles will be held this day; we’d like to do this early so as not to hold up the program…
So for those of you still waiting to sign up time is running out. You won't want to miss this Big one!
Bobski & Dave Stitler
Co-Chairs
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Post by pat perry on Aug 28, 2017 21:41:57 GMT 9
Final 1-page Reunion agenda sent by Bobski - Pat P
Dear F106 Troop,
Wow! Almost there! One week away! Our committee is in the final planning stages and for those attending we have enclosed an attached PDF file showing the final agenda for the week. Please download the Week's Agenda PDF file and print out a copy to bring with you. This will help us cut down on our printing costs!
For those of you who still haven't signed up and want to attend the Meet & Greet, or the Final Banquet you can still do so until Sept 1. Our Millennium Hotel block of rooms being held is over. However, if they have any rooms available they will honor our $99 rate. As for the Tours availability they are on an exception basis, that is if someone drops out, or there could be an empty seat on the bus.
We also can use some more volunteers during the week: registration desk, bus captains, audio visual and camera operation. Still could use someone to do a Skype for us during the final banquet! Any nice raffle donation items would be appreciated!
See you next week!
Bob Kwiecinski: Cell: 734-771-9501
Dave Stiteler: Cell: 586-322-7252
Co-Chairs
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Post by pat perry on Sept 3, 2017 0:11:31 GMT 9
Final message on reunion from Bobski. Pat P.
Greetings all F-106 Troops!
Wow, Just a few more days! We hope you're almost packed and ready to go! For those of you not able to attend we are still checking into doing a live video, stay tuned.
Good news: There was no major damage in Nashville as a result of the aftermath of hurricane Harvey. We were able to appropriate screens and projectors at no cost thanks to the Tennessee Civil Patrol! So as a "thank you" we invited their six Color Guard members to dine with us both nights (we paid out of our reunion funds)..
Everyone has paid up ahead. Thank You! That certainly makes our job easier. We just paid the hotel for the M&G and Banquets for our final head counts.
If you plan to help us out during the week, see us Wednesday at the Forum Room registration tables by 1 PM.
Attached is the program.
See you all in a few days!
Bob Kwiecinski (cell: 734-771-9501) & Dave Stiteler (cell:586-322-7252)
Co-Chairs
Click on images to enlarge
Meet & Greet: (casual island style to promote visiting with round tables of 10)
Final Banquet: (we will post menu details at reunion)
Reunion Program
Reunion Program
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Post by oswald on Sept 3, 2017 6:16:51 GMT 9
 I hope that everyone who attends has a great time and also a safe trip.
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Post by pat perry on Sept 16, 2017 10:07:26 GMT 9
Message from Bobski - Pat PS: We had 240 people at the final banquet. Bobski's house was in Hurricane Irma and survived. Pat
All F-106 Troops,
After an absolutely fantastic reunion week in Nashville Sharon and I are recovering in Sanford NC at Frank Little's house. I just want to send a quick note to give "you all" a "heads up" on our next
2019 F-106 All Troops Reunion site: TUCSON! Probably in the Spring!
Dave and I will begin investigating soon. Stay tuned!
A more detailed email will be coming up in a few days after I return to Florida.
Bobski
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Post by Bullhunter on Sept 16, 2017 12:21:09 GMT 9
Reunion 2019 ?
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Post by pat perry on Oct 8, 2017 21:10:16 GMT 9
F-106 Reunion Distribution email from Bobski. Pat P
All F-106 Troops,
Well here it is finally, my wrap-up notes from the Nashville Reunion 2017. Many have said this was the best one so far. They have all been memorable, joyful, tearful, patriotic, fun and so on. Words can't express how we all felt... When I look at the Banquet video I get goose bumps and tears... Before I go too far in this long note and you just want to see the link to all the Reunion videos and photos it is located near the end of this email.
There are so many people I would like to express my thanks to each person and groups who contributed to make the 2017 Nashville Reunion so successful:
Dave Stiteler (Dedicated co-chair, treasurer), Dick Stultz (Major reunion committeeman: logos, plates, shirts), Pat Perry (Major reunion committeeman, videos, website), Bill Chesnut (opening F-106 video, DVD's), David Gray (Former POW & guest speaker, military merchandise), Jim Gier (clocks), Pat McGee (F-106 Website: www.f-106deltadart.com ), Tennessee ANG "Band of the South" Outstanding entertainment! Tennessee Civil Air Patrol (Color Guards, POW Table), 48th FTS, Bruce Gordon (F106 sessions), Book authors: Doug Barbier, Bruce Gordon and Chuck Lehman, Sharon Kwiecinski & Carol Stiteler, and so many more! THANK YOU ALL!!
We did decide at the reunion:
1. Contribute $700 to each of the following F-106 related Museums: Castle, K.I. Sawyer, Selfridge.
2. 2019 F-106 All Troops Reunion Site is Tucson! Probably in the Spring.
3. Allow the Committee Co-chairs to be reimbursed for reunion related expenses and travel to investigate Tucson.
Tucson 2019 Reunion Site News:
Dave Stiteler and I have already contacted the Tucson CVB to begin our investigation. The early responses have been great! At this early stage we have received 4 hotel quotes! Tucson will be less expensive than Nashville! Good news also the Tucson CVB will pay for our (Dave & I) flights and hotel for a site visit and exploration of the Tucson area. In addition we have received many emails from Tucson area F-106 troops willing to help us out with our area investigations. Tucson has many attractions for tours such as The Boneyard, Pima County Air Museum, Old Tucson (Wild West), Chuck Wagon dinner, Davis Monthan AFB, etc...
Now about the Nashville Reunion videos and photos. Pat McGee has all the 2017 Reunion videos and pictures on the F-106 website albums. He converted the videos to view online and edited them together where needed so as not to have too many videos to download. Pass these on to any and all who wish to upload photos.
2017 Nashville Reunion Page link:
www.f-106deltadart.com/piwigo/index.php?/category/496
I highly recommend you view the Reunion video first! If you want to view certain segments such as:
(time = minute event started in the reunion video)
Raffle table - 0 min
Civil Air Patrol POW Table - 1 min
Band Prelude - 5 min
Folding flag ceremony, 9 min, David Gray receives & kisses the flag 17 min
Branches of Service medley - 19 min
God Bless the USA - 22 min
Program intro - 28 min
48th FTS 32 min
Dick Stultz intro - 38 min
David Gray Former POW speech - 48 min
Also another video you should look at is the Meet & Greet Opening DVD video "2017 F-106 Reunion" third from left. One more item, David Gray is considering retiring from his military merchandise store business. You can see some of his photos also on the F-106 website. Contact Dave directly at: 850-862-7266 if you are interested in getting into this business call him.
Thank you all for such a wonderful reunion. Stay tuned for the 2019 Tucson Reunion info! If you missed this one or have never attended one next time is your chance!!
Aim High!
Bobski
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I hope that everyone who attends has a great time and also a safe trip.
