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2006 REUNION MORNING REPORT _________________
CASPERS WHO ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND: John Ackelson Gordy Anderson Don Armstrong Dale Birney Don Bliss Gary Braden Gerald Brown Chuck Carroll Don Charlton Ned Costa Bill Fielding Ray French Mike Gauntt Stephen Greene Richard Hathcock Richard Head Walt Henderson Tom Huffman Phil Johnson Joe Jones Roy Kellogg George Kenney Buddy King Ed Liptrap Art McBride Chuck Merkel Skip Moorhouse Bill Nottingham Robert Page Randy Plese Jimmy Pollan Jim Revoir Michael Riley Mike Schmidt Don Sholett Steven Spooner Stan Streicher Walter Tanaka Jerry Terry Bernard Timmons Tom Town Randy Vestal John Wilkofsky Dave Woodard 44 Caspers (As of 6/23/06) _______________ Gold Star Families That Will Attend: Donny & Leslie Kidd, Jr. Many Ann Bassignani _______________
Please Contact Us If You Are Planning To Attend Reunion We will need an approximate head count for the hotel ASAP Please Reply Now _______________
(Print Out & Mail Form) _______________ 2006 Casper Reunion Chairman: _______________
Reunion Luncheon MENU Our General Meeting on Wednesday is also planed as a luncheon for all. The menu will include: SOUP Pasta e Fagoli. CAESAR SALAD With Hearts of Romaine and Shaved Romano Cheese Tossed w/Tangy Caesar Dressing and Herb Bread Croutons, Topped w/ Sliced Grilled Chicken. ACCOMPANIMENTS Freshly Baked Garlic Bread, and Regular or Decaffeinated Coffee or Herbal Tea. DESSERT Key Lime Pie. Banquet Dinner MENU The Flamingo Hotel is known for it's extensive menu of specialties from around the world, presented with style. One of their finest "Signature" dinners will be served to Casper at the banquet: SALAD Garden Fresh Lettuce, Vegetables, Garlic Croutons, & Choice of Dressing. ENTREE Emmenthal Crusted Breast of Chicken with capers and Lemon Butter Sauce. ACCOMPANIMENTS Chef' Choice Fresh Seasonal Vegetables, Rice Pilaf, Rolls & Butter, and Regular or Decaffeinated Coffee or Herbal Tea. DESSERT Napoleon of Layered Strawberry's, Pastry Cream, and a Flaky Puff Pastry. _______________ Casper Reunion Merchandise
Casper Hat $20 Your choice of Pilot or Crew Member Wings
Casper T-Shirt $12 Available in White, Sizes S to 2XL The 4-color Casper Platoon logo is on the front of the shirt, and our "Joe Kline" Casper original artwork on the back To Purchase Items Contact: Ned Costa Please be specific on the item(s), sizes and quantities. All Merchandise will be shipped to the Flamingo Hotel and will be distributed during check-in. There are still several T-Shirts and Hats available at the reunion and are available on a first come basis. _______________
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Reunion 2006 To be held in Las Vegas, Nevada June 27th thru June 29th (page is updated on a regular basis)
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3555 Las Vegas Bl, South Las Vegas, NV 89109 Room Reservations Toll Free: (800) 732- 2111 Tell them you're with the Casper Aviation Platoon Reunion June 27th thru 29th Deluxe Bedroom Rate $90 per night (Rate good June 25 thru 29th) ________________ Lake Mead Dinner Cruise
Make your 2006 visit to Las Vegas even more memorable with a 2-hour dinner cruise on aboard a Mississippi-style paddle wheel vessel. The crew of the Desert Princess will provide us with an excellent dinner with choices of beef, chicken, seafood or pasta -- while cruising the waters of beautiful Lake Mead. Tickets for this event are $65 each and includes transportation. If you would like to sign up for this optional dinner cruise, please contact Randy Plese for more details: Dinner Cruise. Please print and fill out the reservation form below and mail it along with your check to Phil Johnson: ________________ Casper Platoon Fun Run
For all of you runners who are interested, there will be a 3-mile run scheduled on Tuesday morning. The run will begin at 6:30 am and should take about 90 minutes to complete the course thru Las Vegas. If you would like to sign up for this optional run, please contact Bill Fielding for all of the details: Fun Run ________________
What To Expect At The Reunion: FUN!
Most of the guys who have attended a Reunion in the past will tell you just how great they are. The reunions have grown into a "Family Affair" with more & more family and guests attending them each year. For the most part, our reunions have turned into some really great vacation time and well deserved "R&R" for everyone.
Ice Breaker Party
Our ice breaker party's are always a great time for all. The party will start at 6 pm Tuesday Night. General Meeting
Our general meeting's are informative and open to all guests. Our Guest Speaker will be Dr. Elaine Tripi, Ph.D who specializes in PTSD. The meeting will start at 11:30 am on Wednesday. Banquet & Dance
Casual dress for the Ice Breaker Party and the Reunion Meeting is okay. However, the Banquet & Dance is semi-formal, cocktail attire. The banquet will start at 5:30 pm on Thursday night. More Photos
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The Flamingo Hotel & Casino Bugsy Siegel's desert dream, The Flamingo, has anchored the Las Vegas Strip since they started rolling dice in 1946. This self-contained casino and resort offers everything an adventurous vacationer could want - including a Wildlife Habitat and a 15-acre Caribbean-style water playground. Set on the famous four corners of Las Vegas Blvd. and Flamingo Road, this hotel combines heart-pounding Las Vegas excitement with hospitality and service that's second to none. Fun in the Sun The four separate pools are housed within a tropical retreat, accenting waters with brightly colored flowers and countless shade-producing palms. From Bugsy’s traditional oval-shaped pool to a sprawling, grotto-laced lagoon, we have a pool for every personality. Waterfalls and our seasonal waterslides provide nonstop refreshment while our two hot tubs deliver relaxation in a hurry. The complex also features cocktail service and a seasonal poolside restaurant, The Beach Club. Perfect surroundings can lead to a perfect tennis game. Players can perfect their skills at any one of our four, lighted courts. The Spa at the Flamingo accommodates those who want a good workout as well as those who seek a relaxing reward. The co-ed workout room is populated with a collection of the most advanced exercise machines available today. Satisfy your taste for the exotic or settle in for a relaxing meal in a casual setting. The Flamingo offers an array of culinary experiences, from a 24-hour Coffee Shop, Buffet, Casual or Fine Dining. There are several Bars and Lounges also located throughout the hotel for your entertainment. The Flamingo resort is home to a flock of live Chilean Flamingos! These birds, as well as a collection of other feathered-friends, fascinate our guests and populate our Wildlife Habitat. In addition to our namesake, you’ll find African penguins, swans, ducks, Koi, and turtles populating these grounds. From the beginning, The Flamingo has been hosting show business legends. Entertainers like Jerry Lewis, Nat "King" Cole, Dean Martin and Richard Pryor have all graced our stage. Today this tradition continues. From the greatest soul-singer of all time, Gladys Knight, and The Second City - America’s most influential comedic company - to the hilarious antics of George Wallace. ______________________________________________________
Reunion Registration Fee and Other Costs Registration Fee Reunion Luncheon Banquet Dinner $50 per family $20 per person $50 per person We encourage those who are planning to attend the reunion to fill-out the online registration form (to the left) and list everyone in your party that will be attending our event. We are keeping the Casper Registration Fee price the same as past reunions. However, the Dinner cost in this 4-Star Hotel & Resort will be priced at $50 this year. However, the Room rates will drop by nearly $20 compared to DC. The Raffle tickets will be sold separately at the reunion. Please make your check payable to: CAPO and mail it to Ned Costa. We would like to have your registration fee and banquet dinners paid ASAP.
The Flamingo is offering Casper Platoon their Deluxe Bedroom for $90 per night. Measuring nearly 350 square-feet in size, these accommodations come equipped with a desk, couch and an oversized chair. Each room is loaded with features that simplify your stay - an in-room safe, voice mail, data line, iron and ironing board, built-in hair dryer and more! Available with 1 King or 2 Double Beds. It will be your responsibility to contact the hotel and make your own room reservation. The hotel will expect a credit card number at that time, but will not apply any charges to it until you check out of the hotel. Please make your reservations ASAP. We are responsible for 90 rooms and would like to see the majority of them booked before August 31, 2005. The special $90 rate is good from Sunday thru Thursday nights. Friday & Saturday nights are the regular weekend rate of $150. ______________________________________________________ Ground Transportation to the Flamingo For airport to hotel shuttle service for those who are flying to the reunion, just collect your luggage at baggage claim, follow the signs out side to "Ground Transportation". There is a small booth outside the door for Bell Transportation. You can purchase either one way or round trip transportation ticket right there and they will drop you right at the front door of the hotel. These shuttles run about every 15 minutes. Round trip cost is $9.50 per person, and one way is $5.00. That is much less expensive then taking a cab. If you buy a round trip ticket, the only thing required is that you call Bell Transportation four hours ahead of time to arrange for a pick up back to the airport.
The Las Vegas Monorail is the newest attraction on the famous Las Vegas skyline. Gliding above traffic at speeds reaching 50 miles per hour, you’ll be able to cover the four mile route in approximately 14 minutes for as little as $3.00. There is a monorail station at the Flamingo Hotel. For more monorail information, go to: http://www.lvmonorail.com. Motor Homes The Flamingo Hotel & Casino does not have any hook-ups for motor homes. They recommend contacting the Circus-Circus Hotel & Casino if you plan on staying in your RV. They have an RV Park at the hotel.
Joseph Maxwell (Max) Cleland has accepted our invitation to be our 2006 Keynote Speaker at this years reunion. Max, a Senator from Georgia; born in Atlanta, Ga., August 24, 1942; grew up in Lithonia and graduated from Lithonia High School 1960; graduated from Stetson University, DeLand, Fla. 1964; received a Master’s degree from Emory University 1968; served in the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of captain 1965-1968; wounded in combat in Vietnam; member of the Georgia state senate 1971-1975; unsuccessful candidate for lieutenant governor 1974; consultant to Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs 1975, professional Senate staff member 1975-1977; appointed administrator of United States Veterans Administration by President Jimmy Carter in 1977, and served until 1981; Georgia Secretary of State 1982-1996; elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in 1996, and served from January 7, 1997 to January 3, 2003; unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 2002. This is a great honor for our group to have Max address us at the Reunion Banquet. _____________________________________________________ Raffle Prizes
Framed 24"x18" Helicopter Print by Aviation Artist William E. Young This Vietnam War artwork shows a formation of Huey's returning back to the LZ after completing their mission. We have 3 of these awesome framed prints to raffle off!
1:32 Revell Helicopter Models with Casper Platoon Markings These 4 individual plastic models (shown above) will be raffled off. Included are the: OH-13S Sioux, OH-6A Cayuse, OH-58 Kiowa and UH-1H "Huey" Iroquois. These models are completely build and painted. They measure from 10" to 19" in overall length. Don't worry about getting them home in one piece. I have all of the packing and there is a UPS Store located inside of the hotel. They can also pack and ship the helicopter prints home for you. ______________________________________________________
Framed 8"x10" Original Casper Helicopter Print by Aviation Artist Joe Kline This hand drawing was created by Joe to be used as our Casper Reunion artwork. It shows a Casper UH-1H Huey and OH-6A Cayuse flying in close formation. We have 2 of these very special framed prints to raffle off!
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173d Airborne Brigade - Casper Platoon Challenge Coins This awesome 2-sided challenge coin displays information about the Brigade on one side and Casper Aviation Platoon on the other. 2 coins and their stands will be raffled off. ______________________________________________________
Wooden Wall Plaque Hand Carved 12" x 6.5" There are 6 beautifully crafted wall plaques (3 shown above) that will be raffled off. Included aircraft are: OH-23A Raven, OH-6A Cayuse, OH-58 Kiowa, UH-1H "Huey" Iroquois and CH-47A Chinook. There is room on the plaque to add your own engraved plate. ______________________________________________________
Coffee Mugs 173d Airborne Brigade & Casper Platoon These are hard to get coffee mugs. The Casper Platoon Mug is a true collectors item. One 173d Mug and one Casper Platoon Mug will be raffled off. ______________________________________________________
Casper Aviation Platoon DVD and CD Set Casper photos, movie clips and music on DVD plus 2 music CDs. ______________________________________________________
Vietnam Veterans Challenge Coin Two beautiful gold tone Vietnam Veterans challenge coins. The front and back are displayed above. 2 coins and their stands will be raffled off. ______________________________________________________
UH-1H Huey Helicopter Model This awesome hand carved mahogany Huey measures 19" long. ______________________________________________________
Casper Platoon License Plate Frame Two of these special license plate frames will be raffled off. ______________________________________________________ Past Casper Reunions
Casper Reunion - Washington, DC 2005
Casper Reunion - Las Vegas 2004
Casper Reunion - Orlando 2003
Casper Reunion - Las Vegas 2002
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