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Patrol Squadron Two Association Reunion 2012
Fort Worth, Texas





2012 Reunion Info - as of 10Feb2012

VP-2 Association Reunion - Ft. Worth, TX
October 25-29, 2012

WELCOME YA'LL          YEE HAW            HOWDY  PARDNER

    When you get to the VP-2 Reunion, be prepared to meet some friendly folks who talk with a twang…Texas style.  Check in, get comfortable, and be ready to enjoy visiting with old and new friends while sharing and reminiscing about Kodiak, Iwakuni, and Vietnam. We know the stories get better with age, so review your stories and be ready.

    We know you’ll enjoy our Texas hospitality and we are working hard to offer you some great fun and interesting activities during your reunion stay.

    We do know how to have a great time and we want you here to enjoy it with us.

Jim & Pat Welch;  Bob & Marilyn Satterwhite

Here's the spot -

Doubletree by Hilton @ DFW Airport North

    The hotel is located two miles northeast of Dallas-Ft. Worth airport (DFW) at
    4441 West John Carpenter Freeway, Irving, TX 75063.
    Telephone  800-222-8733;  fax  972-815-0262

    Check out the hotel on the web at dfwairportnorth.doubletree.com

    Reservations are the responsibility of each individual and can be made by phone, or use the special hotel reservation website address below to make them on line.  If making your reservation by phone, be sure to mention that you are part of the VP-2 Reunion group.

    VP-2 room rates:   $ 85 single occupancy; $ 95 double occupancy;
plus state & local tax (currently 15% per room per night).
    These rates include coupons for a Full Breakfast Buffet daily.

    The hotel has extended the group rates 3 days prior to and 3 days after the reunion start and end dates based on room availability.

    Reservations will be accepted thru 3:00 PM October 19, 2012.  The hotel will continue to accept reservations at our contracted rate after the cut-off date subject to availability.

    Reservation changes or cancellations will be accepted without penalty until 4:00 pm three days prior to scheduled arrival.

    Complimentary parking at the hotel (including RV).

    Complimentary Airport transportation.

    Complimentary Wireless Internet Service in Meeting Space and Guest Rooms.

    Use this link to make your hotel reservations on line:
 
    Reservations by Phone: 800-222-8733

REUNION ITINERARY (work in progress)
Thursday, Oct. 25:  Check in; welcome reception.
Friday, Oct. 26:  Women’s welcome, Association business meeting.  Free afternoon and evening.
Saturday, Oct. 27:  Lockheed plant tour, Fort Worth Stock Yards.
Sunday, Oct. 28:  Non denominational service by our chaplain, Doug Millar, JFK Memorial, Cavanaugh Flight Museum, evening Banquet.
Monday, Oct. 29:  Hotel checkout

TO SIGN UP FOR THE REUNION:
    Mail your reservation form with a check payable to 'VP-2 Reunion 2012' to

Jim Welch

8601 Terrell Dr

North Richland Hills, TX 76182

Total Cost:  $140 per person
           
$30 Deposit (per person) by 1 April 2012 (non-refundable)
$110 Remainder by 1 August 2012                           

For those with Internet access:
To get you in the mood for a reunion in Texas, check out the video at www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=PGukluXzH1E.  The video is not about the reunion; it is about having a good time in Texas!!

 
Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport




See the famous Texas Longhorn cattle and real cowboys at the Stock Yard

Link to Hotel Reservations
Link to Reservation Form
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    Locally situated Jim Welch and Bob Satterwhite are in the process of checking facilities availability and organizing the nearby members into a dynamic operating unit to oversee the 15th biennial meeting of veterans of Patrol Squadron Two and its predecessor squadrons.  Please contact them if you are in a position to contribute.    [nvsoar__Jan2011]