During the General Meeting of the 2006 Reunion, the members agreed
that the 7th Infantry Regiment Association Reunions should coincide
with the
Society of the 3rd Infantry Division's
Reunions. Starting in 2008, the Associations' reunions will become part of the
Society of the 3rd Infantry Division's
reunions.
Since the 7th Infantry Regiment Association Reunion is being held
in conjunction with Society of the 3rd Infantry Division, if you want to
attend events from both reunions, you will need to make separate
payments for both events. As a minimum, if you want to get into the Hospitality Suite
provided by the Society of The 3rd Infantry Division or attend their Business Meeting,
you need to at least pay the basic Registration Fee on the Society's Registration Form.
7th Infantry Regiment 2008 Reunion Registration Form
Society of the 3rd Infantry Division 2008 Reunion Registration Form
The Registration Forms and payments are sent to different people,
the addresses are on the registration forms. Payments need to be NLT 18 Aug
2008 in both cases.
The 89th Annual Reunion of the Society of the Third Infantry Division will
be held in Columbus, Ga. The 7th Infantry Regiment Association reunion
is being held in conjunction with the Society of the
Third Infantry Division.
The dates are September 17 - 21, 2008. The location is the
Columbus Airport Hotel (formerly the 4 Points Sheraton),
5351 Sydney Simons Boulevard, telephone number (706-327-6868).
NOTE: The Hotel is undergoing name changes and is
at present known as the Columbus Airport Hotel. By September
they hope to be under the Doubletree Name. The telephone
number is still the same and your reservations will be honored
under any of the names. Hopefully they will still offer
Chocolate Chip cookies at the front desk!
The hotel has 177 rooms available.
All rooms have refrigerators and microwaves. The Rate is $99/night.
Remember to mention you are with the 3rd Infantry Division Reunion
to receive your
group rate of $99 a night, plus tax. These prices are available 3
days prior to and after your event should you choose to extend your
stay. Reservations
must be made NO LATER THAN 18 August 2008 to ensure you will receive
the special rate. I would encourage all to make their reservations
as soon as possible, as there are only 177 rooms
in the Hotel.
There is free parking and a free shuttle to and from the local
airport. Restaurants and shopping centers are within walking distance,
with many more about a 1/4 mile away. The Hotel is located
about 5 miles from the Columbus Airport and about 60 miles from
the Atlanta Airport.
The schedule for the reunion is:
Wednesday - 17 Sep 2008 |
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2:00 PM |
Early Bird Registration Opens |
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Thursday - 18 Sep 2008 |
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Registration Open |
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Society of the 3rd ID Board Meeting |
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6:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
Presidential Reception Dinner and Entertainment |
$34/person |
Friday - 19 Sep 2008 |
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Registration Open |
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Fort Benning Tour with Lunch at Officer's Club |
$36/person |
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
7th Infantry Regiment Dinner |
$25/person |
Saturday - 20 Sep 2008 |
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Registration Open |
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Society of the 3rd ID Business Meeting |
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Ladies Tour - FDR Home with Lunch |
$41/person |
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Society of the 3rd ID Board Meeting |
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6:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
Society's Banquet Dinner, Awards and Program at Fort Benning Officers' Club |
$31 or $47/person |
Sunday - 21 Sep 2008 |
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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Memorial Breakfast |
$13/person |
Notes:
Entertainment for the Presidential Reception Dinner on Thursday will be provided by Russ Murphy.
His tribute to the troops and veterans, Welcome Home Soldier, was nominated for the 2006 Song of the Year.
The Society's Banquet Dinner, held Saturday will be the Fort Benning Officers' Club. You can purchase Banquet Tickets with Bus Transportation ($47) or without Bus Transportation ($31) to Fort Benning.
The Dinner for the 7th Infantry Regiment Association will be held at the Hotel on Friday evening. The cost will be $25 per person and you need to decide if you want the Chicken Cordon Bleu or the Roast Sirloin of Beef when you send your payment.
Since the 7th Infantry Regiment Association Reunion is being held in conjunction with Society of the 3rd Infantry Division, if you want to attend events from both reunions, you will need to make separate payments for both events. I will have both Reunion Registration Forms posted here shortly. We are still finalizing the details for the Memorial Service at the 199th RedCatcher's Memorial. Once these details are completed, I will post the Registration Forms.
As you know, the 3/7 Infantry served fiercely and proudly in the Vietnam War from 1966 to October 11, 1970 when the colors came home to Fort Benning, Georgia. The 3/7th served along with three other Battalions under the 199th Light Infantry Brigade "Redcatchers." Several years ago the Redcatcher Association designed and built their own memorial and it is located in the Field of Honor at Fort Benning right across from the Infantry Museum. The Vietnam Veteran members of the 7th Infantry Regiment Association would like to organize a special visit to this memorial during our September Reunion and put together a brief memorial service at the site. We call upon your support for this endeavor. At this time, we are in the process of arranging transportation and the schedule for this event. Please check back later for any updates.
Tour Descriptions:
Fort Benning Tour and Lunch at the Officers' Club - Friday:
Spend the day at Fort Benning with the active duty soldiers where
you will see first hand our country's finest soldiers and the current
mission of the 3rd Infantry
Division! Includes lunch at the Officers' Club. Cost is $36 per
Person.
Ladies Luncheon - Saturday:
The Gathering of the Ladies of the Society of the 3rd Infantry Division
will be held as a tour this year. The tour will visit the home of
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt; known as the Little White House,
including the main house, museum, guesthouse, servants quarters
and gardens. Afterwards the tour will proceed to lunch for an authentic
All You Can Eat Southern Buffet. Lunch is included in the ticket
price. Cost is $41 per Person.
For more information on the schedule or the tours, contact
The Reunion Brat phone: 360-663-2521
Future Reunion locations have been announced for 2009 and 2010:
To view some photos of past reunions:
2007 Reunion in New Orleans, LA
2006 Reunion in Charleston, SC
2005 Reunion in Albuquerque, NM
2004 Reunion in Savannah, GA
Reunion questions should be addressed to:
Leonard Collins
Reunion Chairman
Why Veterans Reunite:
"I now know why men who have been to war yearn to reunite. Not to tell
stories or look at old pictures. Not to laugh or weep. Comrades gather
because they long to be with the men who
once acted at their best; men who suffered and sacrificed, who were
stripped of their humanity. I did not pick these men. They were delivered
by fate and the military. But I know them in a way
I know no other men. I have never given anyone such trust. They were
willing to guard something more precious than my life. They would
have carried my reputation, the memory of me. It was part
of the bargain we all made, the reason we were so willing to die
for one another. As long as I have memory, I will think of them all,
every day.
I am sure that when I leave this world, my last thought
will be of my family and my comrades... Such good men."
From "These Good Men" by Michael Norman
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