Announcement of 2014 Currahee Reunion
September 10 - 13, 2014 the 506th Association will be holding its 2014 Currahee Reunion at the Radisson Hotel Branson -120 South Wildwood Drive, Branson, MO 65616 [417 335-5767.]
ALL 506th Currahee veterans, active duty soldiers of the Regiment as well as their families and friends are invited to attend. You do not need to be a Member of the Association to attend the Reunion or any other Association event.
Plans are being made for a buffet dinner on Thursday September 11th and The Currahee Memorial Dinner on Saturday September 13th.
In addition, to the two dinners mentioned above there will be a General Membership Meeting held Saturday morning and throughout the reunion we will have open a Reunion Hospitality / Display Room as well as a PX with many of the Association's Quartermaster Items available for sale. There will be plenty of time available for getting together with friends or for holding small group events. There will also be ample time to enjoy the many things available to do in Branson.
Branson has over 100 amazing shows and attractions to choose from. In addition to live entertainment on over 40 stages, there is a theme park, a showboat, zip line, scenic train ride, rainforest adventure, lake fishing, WWII duck ride, museums and many other attractions. In addition, for those traveling by air, you should know that Branson has recently expanded its airport and added Southwest Airlines to augment the flights of Frontier and Expressjet.
Discounted hotel room rate of $89.00 per night plus tax or $99.32 has been arranged for our group, normally the rate is $119.00 or $132.80 per night. Discounted hotel suite rate of $139.00 per night plus tax or $155.12 have also been arranged for us, normally the rate for a suite is $199.00 or $222.08 per night. So make sure to mention that you are reserving your room under the block setup for the 506th Association.
Past reunions have been a rousing success, and we expect an even better turnout for this one. Mark your calendar, start setting funds aside now for the 2014 Currahee Reunion. Why not come early and stay late, make it a vacation for the entire family?
Information updates will be posted here and in "The Currahee" Newsletter.