3973rd Combat Defense Force (Security and Law Enforcement)
Strategic Air Command
Moron Air Base, Spain
REUNION
San Antonio, TX
September 25-26-27, 2008
Greetings Los Toros de 3973rd
What a beautiful spring we are having! Everything is in bloom and weather is
great.
We hope to find everyone in good health and gearing up for our forth coming 2008
Reunion. As most of you already know, we are going to San Antonio, TX on
September 25th, 26th, and 27th. The forecast is, “Bien Tiempo will be had by
all!”
The accommodations are at the less than one-year old River Walk Drury Plaza
Hotel, 105 S. St. Mary’s Street, San Antonio, TX 78205. We chose one of the best
Hotels for the value and services, as well as the location to sites of interest,
all within walking distance of the hotel. Our accommodations are very nice and
as we understand, the service is given with southern hospitality.
RESERVATIONS: Make your own individual reservation by calling 1-800-325-0720.
Specify Hotel location, reference: 3973rd AF Security Police group number:
2020300. CUT OFF DATE: Reservations received after July 25, 2008 will be
provided on a space-available basis at prevailing rates.
Drury Hotel Cancellation Policy. You can cancel up to 24 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR
ARRIVAL WITHOUT A CANCELLATION FEE.
The Drury Hotel will have complimentary hot breakfast buffet each morning. In
the afternoon, from 3:00pm until 10:00pm, the hotel serves complimentary soft
drinks and popcorn in the lobby. In the early evening, prior to dinner, the
Drury Hotel also offers complimentary cocktails including mixed drinks, soda,
wine, and beer for your enjoyment.
The reunion committee has worked to bring about a fun time for all. We’ve
reached a point where we are in the FINAL PHASE of our reunion planning and at
this time we ask for YOUR Commitment to attend our reunion. We ask those of you
that have not booked your hotel accommodations to please do so. The reunion
committee will work on a head count based on the rooms booked, so we can
determine the number of persons for the banquet and transportation to Kelly AFB
and transportation for the tour to Lackland AFB.
The reunion committee has a cost factor for the 2008 Reunion:
Friday: coach transport for the Lackland AFB tour $10.00 per person.
Saturday: coach transport to & from Kelly AFB for dinner $10.00 per person.
Saturday: banquet dining at Kelly AFB $28.00 per person
Reunion registration fee: $12.00 per person
Total cost $60.00 per person. The fees are due upon receipt of this letter.
Please send your check payable to the treasurer:
Dianne Hughes
5830 Mirror Lakes Blvd
Boynton Beach FL 33472
In the memo of your check, please enter 3973rd 2008 Reunion. PLEASE enclose a
note with the NAME of your spouse or guests that will be attending the reunion.
And, tell us IF you DO NOT want to be listed on a TO-BE-ATTENDING listing that
we will share later via email for those wondering who are attending.
If for any reason a party cancels their plans to attend the reunion, all monies
will be refunded without penalty.
Reunion agenda and time frame forth coming. And, more, i.e., reunion tee shirts.
Questions or concerns can be directed to:
Bess Baker at bessbaker@yahoo.com and phone
859-360-3476
Dianne Hughes at dihughes@att.net and phone 561-732-3285
Edward Juarz at juarezed@hotmail.com and phone 865-458-1529
Looking forward to seeing you there,
The 2008 Reunion Committee
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GENERAL AGENDA FOR THE 3973RD CDS 2008 REUNION
( Los Toros de 3973rd)
DATES: SEPTEMBER 25TH, 26TH, AND 27TH
LOCATION: RIVER WALK DRURY PLAZA HOTEL
105 S. ST. MARY’S?STREET
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78205
REGISTRATION: SEPT. 25TH, FROM 10 A.M. THROUGH 3:30 P.M., ON THE
HOTEL MEZZANINE LEVEL IN FRONT OF ROOM # 200
EARLY REGISTRATION: For those arriving prior to 9/25/08 and want to pick up their
registration packet, feel free to contact either Dianne Hughes or
Bess Baker at the hotel on 9/24/08.
MEET AND GREET: SEPT. 25TH FROM 4-7 P.M. IN HOSPITALITY ROOM #200.
SNACKS AND DRINKS WILL BE AVAILABLE. ALL WILL HAVE THE
CHANCE TO GIVE UPDATES ON THEIR LIFE SINCE MORON AB DAYS,
AS WELL AS LIMITED ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM
THE REUNION COMMITTEE.
EVENING: ATTENDEES ARE FREE TO EXPLORE THE RIVER WALK
AND DINE ON THEIR OWN AT ANY OF THE FINE
RESTAURANTS CLOSE AT HAND AND/OR CATCH UP
WITH OLD FRIENDS.
SEPTEMBER 26TH FRIDAY A.M. WE WILL GATHER IN THE HOTEL LOBBY
FOR TRANSPORTATION TO LACKLAND AIR FORCE
BASE. DEPARTURE TO LACKLAND IS SET FOR 8:15 AM.
WE’RE GOING FOR A GUIDED TOUR OF THE SECURITY
FORCES ACADEMY, AND ON OUR OWN A VISIT TO THE
SECURITY POLICE/FORCES MUSEUM, FOLLOWED BY
LUNCH AT THE GATEWAY CLUB AT LACKLAND IN THE
ALAMO ROOM. LUNCH WILL BE BUFFET STYLE @ $7.95
PER PERSON. PAY AS YOU GO.
THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY WILL BE OPEN FOR INDIVIDUAL
SIGHTSEEING, SHOPPING, AND DINNER ON YOUR OWN.
SEPTEMBER 27TH AT 3:15 P.M, WE GATHER ON THE HOTEL MEZZANINE LEVEL
FOR GROUP PHOTOS AND FELLOWSHIP.
AT 5 P.M., WE HAVE A RESERVATION AT THE TEXAS LAND AND CATTLE COMPANY
(5 MINUTE WALK FROM OUR HOTEL)
FOR OUR CLOSING DINNER WITH OUR FORMER COMMANDER, LT COLONEL (Retired) DAVID S. WELLS, AS THE M.C.,
AND COLONEL (Retired) JERRY BULLOCK AS THE GUEST SPEAKER. WE’LL HAVE A RAFFLE, DOOR PRIZES, GOOD FOOD,
AND A GOOD TIME FOR ALL!
Each attendee’s registration packet will have a more detailed agenda with area map, trolley car/bus
info for the River Walk, and information on local sights and points of interest.
We hoped to arrange our limited time so everyone would have the opportunity to either explore
San Antonio a bit, or relax with other members and make use of all the amenities offered by
The Drury Plaza. So, pack a bathing suit. There’s an Olympic size pool on the roof top!!!
Just a note for those that remember Savannah last year. An umbrella might be a good idea.
See you all in San Antonio.
The 2008 Reunion Committee
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