Reunion 2002 - EC-47 Association
Notice: There have been
53 rooms reserved as of today, March 27th. There are no more rooms available with 2 Double Beds, but there are 24 with a single Double Bed still available. These will not last long, so make your reservations Soon. See You in Dayton, J.C.
Updated March 27th, 2002
Tentatively Scheduled, A C-47 Low Level Flyover is Scheduled for the Memorial Dedication Ceremony on May 10th.
Check Site Directory.
All personnel directly involved with the EC-47 and it's Mission and or their
families, are invited and urged to attend this reunion.
Click here for the Planning Calendar. - - - May not work with all Browsers.
The Location will be the Air Force Museum and Dayton Ohio. The dates
are May 10th, 11th & 12th to coincide with the aniversary of the Last
EC-47 Missions flown in SEA on May 15th, 1974. Keep checking back here,
further details will be posted as they are firmed up. A list of folks
that will be entering Wright/Patterson AFB will need to be provided to
Base Personel 3 Days in Advance, so please send you registration form to
me as soon as you can so this list will be as complete as possible.
Thanks, J.C.
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Rick Yeh is trying to get an idea of how many folks would like to try and
get in a round of golf during the reunion. I will leave this in the
capable hands of Rick, but will do the posting on this page and sending
a mass email to all in my address book. If you would like to play a round
of golf, contact Rick directly at: - [email protected] Thanks, J.C.
Click Here for Duffers List
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May 13th, 2001.
I spent the first week in May visiting Dayton Ohio and the Air Force Museum
in preparation for Reunion 2002. I was met in Dayton by Jim Coffman
of Dayton and Chuck Miller came up from Cincinnati. The three of us
had breakfast Tuesday Morning and were also joined for lunch by Jack
Kunz also of Dayton. Jim, Chuck and myself spent the day checking out
and making arrangements for the reunion.
The Best Western, conviently located near WPAFB and the Air Force Museum
has been selected as the site of the 2002 Reunion. There has been a block
of 40 rooms reserved for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 9th, 10th
and 11th. The cost of the rooms, are $65.95 plus 12% Tax, for up to four
persons per room. All rooms do have a safe for stowing any valuables.
There is one (1) room available for special needs, such as easy access
for those requiring a wheel chair.
The cut off date for firm reservations for these rooms is April 10th, 2002.
Make your reservations as early as possible to assure yourself that you
will have one of these reserved rooms.
Contact Information:
Victoria Urmey, General Manager
Todd Muncy, Front Office Manager
Best Western Wright Patterson
800 N. Broad Street
Fairborn, Ohio 45324
Phone: (937) 879-3920
Fax: (937) 879-3896
Remember to tell them you are with The EC-47 Association Reunion,
scheduled for May 10, 11 and 12th of 2002.
In case of questions/problems, ask to speak with either
Todd Muncy, Front Office Manager of Victoria Urmy, General Manager.
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Jim Coffman sent these directions for getting to the Best Western.
To reach the Best Western coming from the airport, from the north on I-75,
or from the West on I-70: (1.) Take I-70 East until you reach exit 41. (2.)
Turn South on Route 4 (235) to Chambersburg road. (3.) Turn Ease on
Chambersburg road (235) to 444. (4.) Turn right at the signal light
(that will be Broad Street/444. The Best Western will be approximately 75
yards ahead on the left. 800 N. Broad Street. Phone: 879-3920
To reach the Best Western coming into Dayton from the East on I-70:
(1.) Take I-70 west to exit 44 (675). (2.) Go South on 675 to exit 24 (444).
(3.) Go Southwest on 444 to where 235 crosses. (4.) When you go through the
signal light, 444 is also Broad Street, The Best Western is approximately
75 yards ahead on the left. 800 N. Broad Street. Phone: 879-3920
To reach the Best Western coming into Dayton from the South on I-75:
Coming North on I-75, (1.) Take exit 43 (675) (2.) Go to exit 22 approximately
22 miles, exit 22 is 235/Xenia Ave. (3.) Go Northwest on 235 (Xenia Ave)
to Broad Street. (4.) Turn right on Broad Street, the Best Western is
approximately 1/2 mile ahead on the right (800 N. Broad St.) Phone: 879-3920.
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There are other lodging facilities throughout the Dayton area for those
wishing to find their own. Due to the number, locations and quality, no
information is supplied for theses facilities.
There is also the possibility of obtaining lodging at the Base BOQ.
Reservations here can be made by small groups only. The price quoted me
there was $19 per night per room. Phone: (937) 257-3451 ext. 7818. If
you desire accomadations here, you must form your own group and make your own arrangements.
January 21st. I got a phone call from Jim Coffman in Dayton
this evening. He had made a check on the availibility of the BOQ.
He said that that option apparently is 'OUT' since the events of
September 11th. They are overbooked with reserve and guard units.
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Thursday, May 9th,
The reunion check in/reception will be held at the Best Western beginning
on Thursday afternoon at 15:00 for early checkins and will continue until
22:00.
A Hospitality Room with snacks and beverages will also be available in
the Best Western and will open at 15:00 and will close at 22:00 on Thursday.
The hospitality room will also be open on Friday Evening, 17:00 until
22:00 and again on Saturday Evening, after banquet until 22:00.
Friday, May 10th,
The reunion check in/reception will also be open on Friday morning, 08:00
until 12:00 for those arriving Friday morning. Friday will see the Dedication
Ceremony of the Bronze Plaque, Dedicated to those we lost by those who returned.
The Plaque will be located on the new wall on the Museum Grounds.
This Dedication will take place at 15:00 hours at the Air Force Museum.
Saturday, May 11th,
Saturday may include individual tours of the Air Force Museum, with other
attractions/activities under consideration, possibly a round of Golf at one of
three courses available, a visit to the Packard Motor Car Museum, The Wright
Brothers Bicycle shop etc.. Shopping at the Dayton Mall??
A meeting of The EC-47 Association, will be held to discuss further reunion ideas
and select the next slate of officers of The EC-47 Association. This meeting will
be held at 16:30 hours in the Daedalian room at the Officers Club, WPAFB, seating
capacity, 175. ( All attendees considered members, the only membership requirements is direct association with the EC-47 Mission and the
Desire to be included, This is a "No Dues Group". )
The Reunion Banquet, a Plated Dinner will be held at 18:00 hours in the Grande
Ballroom at the Officers Club at WPAFB, seating capacity, 300 with possiblily
of expanding into the Daedalian room if required.
Saturday Evening Banquet, May 11th,
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Menu Selections, Choose One.
Menu Selection 1.
Classic Tossed Caesar with Herbed Croutons and Parmaesan Cheese.
Sliced Filet Mignon with Bearnaise Sause.
Roasted New Potatoes, and Chef's Vegetables.
Freshly Baked Rolls with Butter.
Chocolate Mousse.
Coffee & Tea Service.
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Menu Selection 2.
Chopped Crisp Romaine Tossed with Tiny Shrimp and Tarragon Vinaigrette.
Baked Cod Filet with Herbed Bread Crumbs and Bearnaise
served with Wild Rice Pilaf and Chef's Vegetables.
Warm Apple Pie with Ice Cream.
Freshly Baked Rolls with Butter.
Coffee & Tea Service.
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Sunday, May 12th,
Sunday will open with a Breakfast at Damon's Restaurant in the same building
as the Best Western, 800 N. Broad Street. This will also serve as the time
for the last goodbyes as we prepare to leave for the trip home.
The Breakfast Buffet
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Scrambled Eggs,
Bacon,
Sausage,
Home Fries,
Toast,
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Please, Click here for registration form.
Any Updates, Additions, and/or Changes will be posted here as soon as practical/possible
so check back often. Thanks, J.C.
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