2007 "Reunion"

Indianapolis, Indiana

August 30th - September 2nd 

Adam's Mark Hotel

Reunion 2007 Reunion Information

Location: Adam’s Mark Hotel, 2544 Executive Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46241

When: Thursday August 30 until check-out on Sunday September 2.

Registration: Members can make reservations starting September 6, 2006. Room rates will be $79 a night. To make your own reservations, call the hotel at (317) 248-2481. Be sure to mention you’re making your reservations under the Mobile Riverine Force Association. For more information on the hotel, you may call Angela Jordan, Convention Service Manager (317) 381-6107 or Email ajordan@adamsmark.com

((((( *** CLICK HERE to View and Print the 2007 Reunion Registration Form *** )))))
 

Website: http://www.adamsmark.com (Click on the Indianapolis Adam’s Mark Hotel)

Hospitality Rooms:

I if you want more info on booking a individual hospitality room, contact Angela Jordan, Convention Service Manager at: (317) 381-6107 or Email ajordan@adamsmark.com  If Angela is unavailable you may contact Reggie Vaughn Sales Manager (317) 381-6127 - rvaughn@adamsmark.com.

Rooms so far for 2007:

1) River Assault Divisions  91-92-111-112-131-132-151-152-153 - Harry Hahn
2) 2nd/47th Infantry - Bob "Doc" Pries
3) 3rd/47th Infantry - 1st Sgt Jack Armstrong
4) 4th/47th (Tentative)
5) 2nd/60th Infantry - Jim Lehne - "Come join us Men!"
5) 3rd/60th Infantry - Bill Cunningham
6) USS Askari (ARL-30)
7) USS Benewah (APB-35) - Albert Moore
8) USS Colleton ( APB-36) - Albert Moore
9) USS Mercer (APB-39) - Albert Moore
10) USS Nueces (APB-40) - Albert Moore
11) USS Guide (MSO-447) - Joe Pocs
12) USS White River (LSMR-536) - Larry Hunter
 

Shuttle: Adam's Mark offers a free airport shuttle service. Phone to hotel for shuttle at the bank of phone in the baggage area.  They also have a free downtown shuttle daily.  Scheduled times the shuttle will be leaving the hotel will be in the upcoming issues of the MRFA "River Currents" newsletter.

Map to the Adam's Mark Hotel

Schedule of Events

Registration: Starts at 9:30 am Thursday August 30th to 9:30 am Friday August 31st.

Large Hospitality Room: Snacks and Beverages - Open daily beginning at 9:30 am.

Products Sales:  Held in the Large Hospitality Room beginning at 9:30 am daily.

Golf: First Bi-Annual MRFA Golf Tournament will be held at Winding River Golf Course on Friday Morning, August 31st.  Click ** HERE ** for more details.  Many thanks go out to Dave McCann (M-6) and Orville Daley (USS Askari) for setting up this first tournament.  Let's join in and get as many out on the course as we can.  !!!...ARMY VS NAVY...!!!

Dean Ayers "Pig Out": Friday August 31st @ 1700.

Guest Speakers:  Will follow the "Pig Out". 

Vice Admiral Emmett H. Tidd (USN Ret.) - In May 1969, then Captain Tidd, reported as Chief of Staff and Aide to then Vice Admiral Zumwalt who was Commander United States Naval Forces, Vietnam and Chief, Naval Advisory Group, Military Assistant Command, Vietnam.  Read more about Vice Admiral Tidd ** HERE **.

Lieutenant General George A. Crocker (USA, Ret.) - LTG Crocker’s military career includes two combat tours in Vietnam, first as a rifle platoon leader with 3d Platoon, “C” Company, 3rd Battalion, 47th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division, (Mobile Riverine Force/1967-68) and second tour, with the RVN 42d Ranger Battalion, Can Tho.  Read more about LTG Crocker ** HERE **.

Emily Strange/Red Cross Volunteer (Dong Tam 1968-69) - Back by popular demand.
 

Memorial Service: Will be held at 9:00 am on September 1st.

From the Delta to the DMZ Dance:  Complete with a D/J - September 1st - 20:00 till ??? 

Raffles: Daily

Additional Events: Will be published in future issues of "River Currents".

Indianapolis Convention Bureau: For more info on the Indianapolis, area, contact Paul Williams,  Meeting and Sales Manager at the Indianapolis Convention and Visitor’s Bureau by calling (800) 956-INDY or Email pwilliams@indianapolis.org, or visit www.indy.org.

Albert Moore - President (MRFA)
Roy Moseman - Vice President (MRFA)