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2009 REUNION MORNING REPORT _______________
CASPERS WHO ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND: John Ackleson Gordy Anderson Jerry Brown Chuck Carroll Don Charlton Ned Costa Art Cruz Kent During John Esquivel Bill Fielding Mike Gauntt Steve Greene Phil Johnson Buddy King Bill Krueger Bob Mac Glaflin John Mangold Art McBride Chuck Merkel Willie Moore Skip Moorhouse Ray O'Conner Terry Lee Parker Randy Plese Tom Quinn Jim Revoir Don Sholett Jerry Terry Bernard Timmons Tom Town Randy Vestal Doug Walton Cliff White John Wilkofsky 34 (As of 9/28/08)
To add your name to this list, click: YES _______________
Gold Star Family Members Planning to Attend: Donny & Leslie Kidd, Jr. (Son) _______________ Reminder 2009 CAPO Membership Is Due 1/1/09We would like to have all renewals or new memberships to be paid prior to the 2009 reunion. _______________ Grand Prize Raffle
Joe Kline Aviation Artwork $125 Gift Certificate For an Original Edition Customized Print. Special Banquet Raffle Ticket: $5 _________________ Casper Platoon Reunion PX All merchandise will be available for pickup at the reunion ONLY
Casper Hat $25 New all embroidered design includes the 173d & Casper Logo
Casper T-Shirt $18 Available in White, Sizes S to 3XL Add $1.00 for 2XL / 3XL
Casper Platoon Challenge Coin $10 To Purchase These Casper Items All PX merchandise must be ordered and paid for by no later than May 1, 2009. Email your requests to: 2009 Reunion PX. Then print the reunion order form and mail it along with your check before the deadline. All of the items will be available for pickup at reunion check-in. There will also be a small number of Casper Hats, Shirts & Coins available to buy at the reunion on a first come basis. Sorry no mail orders. _______________ |
Casper Platoon Reunion 2009
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA June 22, 23, 24 & 25
Come enjoy the California "Fun & Sun" with your Casper family!
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Well known for its lodging accommodations, deluxe conference area, and outstanding service, the Handlery Hotel and Resort stands out among countless San Diego Resorts and Hotels. A landmark Southern California Resort, the Handlery Hotel and Resort in San Diego, was built in 1954 by Founder Harry Handlery who had the foresight to offer vacationing families and business travelers a spacious San Diego hotel with a personal touch. Today, the Handlery family tradition lives on in our Mission Valley hotel with 217 guestrooms many with a balcony or patio. Some of our rooms are poolside or with views of our beautifully landscaped grounds. Our attentive staff is always on hand to see that everything is just so. Handlery Hotels are proud to provide an entirely Non-Smoking hotel environment and guestrooms. From our outdoor heated swimming pool, fitness center and adjacent 27-hole championship Riverwalk Golf Club to warm and friendly guest service that only the Handlery family can deliver. Hotel Website
Casper Platoon Reunion
Registration Fee and Other Costs Casper Registration Fee $50 single Casper or $75 per family Reunion Luncheon Banquet Dinner $25 per person $50 per person Raffle Tickets Grand Prize Raffle $20 for 20 tickets $5 per ticket Casper "Help Fund" CAPO Annual Dues $ any donation $25 membership Besides clicking the "YES" email link below, we encourage all those who are planning to attend the reunion to fill-out the online registration form now and list everyone in your party that will be attending our event. Please make your check payable to: CAPO and mail it to Ned Costa. We would like to have your registration fee, reunion lunches and banquet dinners paid ASAP.
We need to know an approximate head count to help in the planning process with the reunion hotel. Please let us know of your plans ASAP! Please print the registration form and return it completed to us with your check or money order. CAPO 2009 Executive Officers Art McBride, CAPO President Bill Fielding, CAPO Vice President
Optional Events For Your Entire Family To Enjoy!
We meet in front of our hotel and will be transported to Harbor Drive. This Nightly Dinner Cruises on beautiful San Diego Bay will feature a two and a half (2.5) hours cruising aboard one of our fine dining vessels, featuring 25 scenic miles of San Diego's magnificent skyline. Included in this unforgettable dining experience is a complete three-course served dinner, complimentary boarding champagne and DJ entertainment. The cost is $80 per person.
The cost per person for this exciting and most memorable dinner cruise is $80 per person and includes transportation. Please print and fill out the reservation form below and mail it along with your check to Ned Costa: Harbor Cruise Reservation. _____________________________________________________________________________
Ladies Luncheon at The Historic Hotel del Coronado We meet in front of our hotel and will be transported on to Coronado Island. Our ladies will enjoy the award-winning food, spectacular ocean views, and magical ambiance. The Hotel del Coronado offers unparalleled dining experiences. The cost is $55 per person. Notable guests of the hotel have included Thomas Edison, L. Frank Baum, Charlie Chaplin, Babe Ruth, Veronica Covance, and Charles Lindbergh. In 1920, Edward VIII was a guest of the hotel when his future wife Wallis Simpson lived in Coronado. It has been speculated that he may have met her at the hotel. The following presidents have stayed at the hotel: Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush. This is an optional event for our Casper ladies to enjoy. If you would like to attend this luncheon, please contact Randy Plese: Ladies Luncheon - YES. The cost per person for this most enjoyable luncheon is $55 per person. Please print and fill out the reservation form and mail it along with your check to Ned Costa: Ladies Luncheon Reservation. _____________________________________________________________________________
Steeped in a rich tradition of golf legends past, Riverwalk Golf Club offers a classic golfing experience. Formerly known as the Stardust Country Club, the course hosted the PGA tour during the 50's and 60's. Today's players are treated to the challenge of the original course at the newly reborn Riverwalk. What was once flat now features undulating fairways, waterfalls and well-protected bentgrass greens. Water comes into play on 13 of the 27 holes with a spectacular waterfall surrounding the green of the signature hole. The San Diego River, a prominent feature of the layout, contributes to the beauty and challenge of the course. The Riverwalk Golf Club is located behind the Handlery Hotel & Resort.
This Casper Platoon "Golf Package" includes your: Green Fee, Shared Golf Cart, Range Balls, Tournament Services, and a Barbecue Lunch Buffet in the clubhouse. The cost is $75 per person.
The cost per person for this golf outing is $75. This includes 18-holes of golf and a lunch buffet. The luncheon only is $21. Please print and fill out the reservation form below and mail it along with your check to Ned Costa: Golf Reservation. _____________________________________________________________________________
I know Bill Fielding is a runner, but he promises to put together a great morning walk around beautiful San Diego for us to enjoy.
So if you are an early riser and would like to stretch your legs and join us, please contact Wild Bill Fielding: Fun Walk / Tour - YES
Hey, This Fun Walk is FREE!
Other San Diego Attractions To Consider! The Handlery Hotel & Resort in San Diego is perfectly situated just minutes from the great attractions, including Sea World Vacations, the San Diego Zoo, the USS Midway Museum and the Plaza del Pasado in historic Old Town. For a shopping adventure, there is Seaport Village and the Westfield Fashion Valley Shopping Center is just around the corner. There are several other great places to visit too. If you do not have a car or just don't feel like driving, there are a few other types of transportation available: The Handlery Hotel Van will provide complimentary transportation to popular local attractions, including Sea World, Old Town and San Diego Zoo. There is also the San Diego Trolley, City Buses, and Taxi Cabs. The Trolley is inexpensive and fun to ride. There is also an information and ticket sales booth located inside of the hotel. You can get help with details about all of the San Diego attractions, transportation, plus buy your tickets for local shows, attractions and events -- all right there. Here are a few of many attractions to consider during your free time: _____________________________________________________________________________
The San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California is one of the largest, most progressive zoos in the world with over 4,000 animals of more than 800 species. The Zoo offers a guided tour bus that traverses 75% of the park. There is an overhead gondola lift called the skyfari. It was built by Vonroll ltd of Switzerland.it is the famous Vonroll type 101. It provides an aerial view of the Zoo and is a quick way to move between opposite ends of the Zoo. Exhibits are often designed around a particular habitat. The same exhibit features many different animals that can be found side-by-side in the wild, along with native plant life. Exhibits range from an African rain forest (featuring gorillas) to the Arctic taiga and tundra in the summertime (featuring polar bears). Some of the largest free-flight aviaries in existence are here. Many exhibits are "natural" with invisible wires and darkened blinds (to view birds), and pools and open-air moats (for large mammals). Ticket prices are $34 adult, $24 kids (12 & under). The travel time is 20 minutes from our hotel. If you are interested in going to the San Diego Zoo and would like to plan a group visit including transportation, please contact Randy Plese: rplese@cox.net. _____________________________________________________________________________
Sea World San Diego A perennial favorite among visitors to San Diego city, SeaWorld is heavily marketed with some educational exhibits, plenty of great rides and aquatic shows involving dolphins, sea lions, seals, otters and killer whales. Ticket prices are $59 adults, $49 kids. The travel time from our hotel is 25 minutes.
If you are interested in going to Sea World and would like to plan a group visit including transportation, please contact Randy Plese: rplese@cox.net. _____________________________________________________________________________
The San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum aboard the USS Midway has become a crown jewel of downtown San Diego's revitalized waterfront. The USS Midway appeals to a wide audience and has more than 35 exhibits throughout the historic carrier to visit, including the flight deck. Ticket prices are $17 adults, $13 seniors, $10 retired military, $9 youth. The travel time from our hotel is about 30 to 40 minutes on the trolley. If you are interested in going to the Midway and would like to plan a group visit including transportation, please contact Randy Plese: rplese@cox.net. _____________________________________________________________________________
Old Town & Seaport Village Old Town San Diego is the birthplace of California and is now a State Park where visitors can come and see how former San Diegans established this great city. It is filled with shops and restaurants. Some of the best Mexican food can be found in Old Town. There are many museums to visit. Heritage Park showcases Victorians that are now bed and breakfasts and restaurants. There are dozens of restaurants to choose from and you really can't go wrong no matter which restaurant you choose. Old Town San Diego is a lot of fun and a worth a visit when coming to San Diego.
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Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise
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Seaport
Village is one of the city's main attractions. Consisting of 14 acres, 75
shops and four restaurants, Seaport Village was designed as a 100-year-old
village where visitors can shop, eat and relax. Visitors will have plenty to
see and do at Seaport Village. Each restaurant has a great view of the bay
and four miles of walkways will help diners walk off their meals.
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