Alpha Troop
2nd Squadron / 17th Cavalry
101st Airborne Division (Air-Mobile) (Assault)
Alpha Troop Association

 " Join Your Brothers in Branson "
Reunion Information Page

 As published in the previous news-letter and the Reunion postcard, the Alpha Troop Association 2010 reunion is 12-16 May in Branson, MO.
We think we have a good balance of events and open time so folks can renew old friendships, make new ones and have time on their own.
The reunion schedule is as follows:
                                                     
Wednesday, 12 May- 6:00 p.m. Welcome Reception with Cash Bar

Thursday, 13 May    - 1:00 p.m. Veterans Memorial Museum
                                      ( Bus transportation provided. )
                                      4:00 P.M. Showboat Branson Belle Dinner Show and Cruise
                                      ( Bus transportation provided. )

Friday,  14 May        -  10:00 a.m. Ride the Ducks - approximately 90 minute ride and tour.
                                      ( Pick up at Hotel )
                                       1:00 p.m.  Memorial Service ( At the Hotel )
                                       5:30 p.m.  Bob Anderson Dinner Show.
                                       ( Bus transportation provided )
                                       8:00 p.m.  50s at The Hop
                                       ( Bus transportation provided )

Saturday,  15 May    -  12:30 p.m.  Association business meeting ( At the Hotel )
                                        Wives (Significant other/kids ) Tour ( includes bus transportation )
                                        11:30 a.m.  Tasting at Mount Pleasant Winery
                                        12:30 a.m.  Lunch at the Gardens Restaurant
                                        2:00 p.m.    Titanic Museum Self Guided Tour.

Sunday,  16 May        -  Hooch or as desired.

Hooch Hours              -   We plan to open the Hooch on Wednesday and for it to be available most of the time.
                                         A schedule of operating hours will be made available during check-in.


Hotel Information:         Reservations should be made with the Grand Plaza Hotel.
                                        Telephone numbers are (800) 850-6646 or (417) 336-6646.
                                        Let them know you are an Alpha Trooper to receive the negotiated room rate of ($90.00 for
                                        standard room or $121.00 for a mini suite with all taxes included.
                                        Please make your reservations as early as possible as this is the beginning of the "busy" season
                                        in Branson. Don't forget the room rate includes a hot buffet breakfast every morning.

Registration Deadline:  As noted on the Registration form, the registration deadline is 2 April. Please get your
                                        registration forms and payments to the Association Treasurer, Brad Winklesky, on or before
                                        April 2nd. After 2 April, hotel rooms and events are on a space available basis.


Airline Information:      There are two airlines that fly directly into Branson. They are AirTran and Sun Country.
                                        AirTran has direct flights from Atlanta and Orlando. Phone (800) 247-8726 or www.airtran.com
                                        Sun Country flies into Branson on a seasonal basis form Minneapolis and Dallas. (800) 359-6786 or   
                                        www.suncountry.com .

                                        Springfield / Branson Airport is serviced by Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Connection
                                        and United Express. Phone numbers are as follows:
                                        Allegiant Air         - (702) 505-8888 or (888) 243-0950.
                                        American Airlines - (800) 225-8356
                                        Delta Connection  - (800) 221-1212
                                        United Express     - (800) 722-5243


Ground Transportation: There are several shuttle services that transport passengers between the Springfield/Branson
                                         Airport and Branson. They are:
                                         Branson Gray Line Shuttle - The shuttle is available 30 minutes after each flight unless advance
                                         reservations have been made. Rates are $13.50 per person with a two person minimum.
                                         Phone  1(417) 332-2227
                                         Tri Lakes Shuttle - (800) 841-2313
                                         All Around Branson Shuttle and Tours - (888) 882-9766
                                         Branson/Springfield Gray Line - (800) 542-6768
                                         Classic Shuttle - (888) 598-0227
                                         White Knight Bus Company - (800) 508-6546
                                          Springfield Limo & Shuttle - (417) 831-2096
                                          Noble Limousines and Transportation - (417) 334-5466
                                          J. Howard Fisk Limousine - (888) 737-3475

                                          Branson Yellow Cab, Checker Cab and City Cab also offer transportation service to Branson
                                          and surrounding areas. Rates vary depending on your destination; however, five people can ride
                                          for the cost of one according to their web site! Taxi Rates/One Way Per Vehicle are $8-10 per car-
                                          within Branson (average rate) to Hotels and Attractions.
                                          Phone: (417) 862-5511

Car Rentals:                    Enterprise           - Branson Airport  - (800) 861-7331
                                          A-1 Auto             - Branson - (417) 338-4446
                                          Avis                     -
Taney County Airport - (417) 334-4945
                                          Avis                     - Springfield - (800) 331-1212
                                          Budget                - Springfield - (800) 527-0700
                                          Enterprise           - Springfield - (800) 736-8227
                                          Hertz                   - Springfield - (800) 654-3131
                                          National/Alamo   - Springfield - (800) 227-7368
                                          Thrifty                 - Springfield - (800) 367-2277


Dues:                                 Dues for 2010 are now payable. A dues form is contained in the newsletter.
                                           Also, there is a dues payment line on the registration form.


Self Nominations:             As has been noted in previous newsletters, 2010 is an election year.
                                           One Director position is open for election. If interested, fill out the post card
                                           that you will be receiving in the mail or e-mail the Association at www.leadership@alphatroopalumni.com
                                           Please submit your self -nomination for Director, an Officer position or a committee member.
                                           Your Association needs you. Help your Association by donating your time and skills for the
                                            benefit of the Association.
                                         

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