–PLEASE ADVISE IF PLAN to attend and will add name to listing below!
PLANNING TO ATTEND 50th Reunion
This is a list of class members who indicated they plan to attend the Class Reunion in October 2018 . Probable attendee listing as of– 8 September 2018:
(# means accompanied by spouse/guest).
PLANNING TO ATTEND 50th Reunion
This is a list of class members who indicated they plan to attend the Class Reunion in October 2018 . Probable Attendee listing as of– 17 October 2018:
(# means accompanied by spouse/guest).
$-AWARDS for -Long Distance Travel
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Arms, Charles #
Blinn, Roger $-AWARDS for -Long Distance Travel
Cagle, Dan #–depends on move to FL-Cancel
Carlson, Curt $-AWARDS for -Long Distance Travel
Carroll, Bob #
Chaffin, Jim # -Cancel last minute
Choate, Robert -Bob #
Clark, Albert -Cancel last minute
Cole, Neil
Dileo, Ray
Faulkner, James-Jim #
Fox, Gordon #
Goddard, Richard # -Cancel last minute
Dave Hall # -Cancel last minute
Harvell, Kenneth-Ken #
Hazelton, Court
Kecskes, Andy #
Krump, Donald #
Nelson, John #
Pettit, Dennis
Riggins, Dennis
Sabby, Dean # -Cancel last minute
Waldow, Will #
Wright, Ralph # $-AWARDS for -Long Distance Travel
REUNION INFO INFO ALSO ABOVE—-
Vance Pilot Training CLASS 68E REUNION– 2018
The 50th reunion is planned for 5 & 6 OCTOBER 2018 in Enid Oklahoma.
Web site: Updated 7 Sept 2018
—-BELOW IS INFO ON the 2018 REUNION—
PLANS for Vance Pilot Training CLASS 68E REUNION–
A reunion is planned for 4, 5 & 6 October 2018 in Enid OK and at Vance AFB.
Vance 68E pilot training class planning committee has planned the Reunion for October 5 & 6 2018: It has been 50 years since all (except Gordon Fox who stayed at Vance as IP) had Enid in the rear view mirror. For more info contact: Jim Faulkner or Gordon Fox
VANCE Pilot training Class 68E
DATES: October 4, 5 & 6, 2018
PLACE: Enid OK
____I PLAN TO ATTEND the 68E UPT 50th Reunion 4-6 October 2018 in Enid OK..
EVENTS: SEE BELOW
NOTE:
Drivers license number (also any letters)
State where license is issued
Date of issue:
Date of expiration:
Date of Birth
DETAILS FOR THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY EVENTS:
EARLY ARRIVALS on THURSDAY October 04 2018: Dress CASUAL — Social gathering at Jim Faulkner’s home for snack food and beverage. CONTACT Jim for instructions to find house–ONLY 3.5 miles from Ramada Inn located on Owen K. Garriott.
FRIDAY, October 5, 2018– all events at Vance AFB, OK
DATE: Friday: October 5, 2018- TIME: 0930 AM–BUS will pick up all who want a simulator ride at the Vance Club Parking Lot
DATE: Friday: October 5, 2018- TIME: 0940 AM to 1100 AM.
EVENT: Simulator rides in T-6/T-1 or T-38) at Building 672 on Vance AFB OK. Address is 173 Merritt Avenue, Vance AFB OK 73705. (Simulator rides are from approx 1000 to 1100
LOCATION: 173 Merritt Ave. Vance AFB, OK 73705, –Building 672 (Simulator Building),
DRESS: Casual/Comfortable
DATE: Friday: October 5, 2018- TIME: 1100 AM to 1200 AM.
TOUR of the pilot training squadrons by PUBLIC AFFAIRS
LUNCH AT VANCE AFB BOWLING ALLEY:
— DATE: Friday: October 5, 2018–LUNCH: Bowling Alley–(12 noon to 1:00 PM) (Order from the menu)
DATE: Friday: October 5, 2018- TIME: 100 PM to 200 PM will be A WINDSHIELD TOUR OF VANCE AFB on the BUS.
–Date Friday October 5, 2018 TIME: 1300 to 1430
EVENT: Briefing/Tour of Vance AFB supported by 71st FTW Public Affairs
SOCIAL & DINNER AT THE VANCE CLUB:
Friday: October 5, 2018- TIME: 5:30 p.m.
EVENT: Social & Diner at Vance Club
LOCATION: Vance Consolidated Club-(Ed Greven Crosswinds)
MEAL: TBD– still planning the meal options as of 10 July 2018 but indicated would have a chicken and bee option.
Cost: $ awaiting cost form the Vance Club. Cash Bar. (Individuals pay cashier after the meal). Can use cash or credit card. Estimated price is LESS THAN $20.00. Food will be an arabic theme meal with chicken as the main course.
DRESS: –CASUAL
DETAILS FOR SATURDAY EVENTS:
EVENT: If interested–Breakfast at Ramada Inn. Order from menu or buffet. (Pay cashier for meal) Cost of the Buffet is $ 7.75 plus tax and tip. If staying at the Ramada Inn the Breakfast is FREE
DATE: Saturday: October 6, 2018– TIME: 8:30 am
LOCATION: Ramada Inn, 3005 W. Owen K. Garriott:
–LUNCH: Each person on their own –(12 noon to 5:00PM)
–EVENING EVENT
EVENT: SOCIAL & DINNER at RAMADA INN–TIME: 5:00 p.m
TIME: Social (5:00 pm) and Dinner (6:00pm) at the Ramada Inn. Meal is buffet (beef and chicken) at 412 Diner near indoor pool area) located 3005 W. Owen K. Garriott
DATE: Saturday: October 06, 2018–
LOCATION: Ramada Inn, 3005 W. Owen K. Garriott, Enid OK 73703:
MEAL: Buffet– Meal items (chicken and beef items)
COST: Buffet cost on Saturday evening is normally $ 10.95 plus tax & tip and per person. –Cash Bar.
DRESS: CASUAL.
AREA LODGING: Most offer AARP, senior, AAA, or military discounts (rates will be lower with discounts). NOTE: Some offer lower rates on Saturday. These are rates the hotels provided us on 28 March 2018–
HOST Hotel: Ramada Inn, (POC: Debbie) (580) 234-0440. 3005 W. Owen K. Garriott, Reservations for VANCE PILOT TRAINING CLASS 68E. Reunion deadline to get the rate of $63.20 plus hotel tax (17.1%) for single bed and $67.20 for two beds . Reservations by Sept 20, 2018 to get the rate reservations are under: (VANCE CLASS 68E PILOT TRAINING).
Currently there is a FREE breakfast at Ramies/Alvarez for people staying at Ramada
Other hotels: rates may vary from what is listed below:
AREA LODGING: Most offer AARP, senior, AAA, or military discounts (rates will be lower with discounts).
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Other hotels: Rates as of April 2018–rates may vary from what is listed below:
–Baymont Inn & Suites – POC: Mendy – (580)-234-6800 3614 W. Owen K. Garriott —-$62.00 plus taxes – Light breakfast
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–Hampton Inn, –POC: Mary-(580)234-4600/580-701-4629.– 511 Delma Court (4100 block W. Owen K. Garriott), Starting Rates are $93.00 (military rate) and up plus hotel tax. – Large breakfast choice ––
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–Holiday Inn Express, –(580) 237-7722. (POC: Dorothy Williams) 4702 W. Owen K. Garriott– Rates vary from $95.00 (Military rate) to 134.00.00 plus hotel tax. – May have lower rate for Saturday. Complement breakfast –
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–Marriott’s Spring Hill Suites–Phone: (580)-540-4256 (POC: Ashley/Denese)– Near the WalMart on West Owen K. Garriott. (West of Walmart) Location – 5815 K L drive– Behind Oklahoma Highway Patrol area- Rates $93.00 (military) to 149.00 plus tax – Hot breakfast
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–Days Inn (old Best western), (580) 242-7110. POC: Michelle 2818 S. Van Buren, Rates: $69.00 plus tax – No breakfast –
–Enid Confort Inn/Mid Western Inn, POC: Brandon –(580) 234-1200– 210 N. Van Buren,– Rates: $79.95 plus tax – light breakfast
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Military ID or military Retirees: Cherokee Lodge, Vance Air Force Base (580)-213-7358. Standard rooms $60.00 & DV suites $69.00 range. Call Cherokee Lodge 14 days prior to arrival. All prices are as of 28 March 2018. Driving instructions for Vance are listed on the web site.
OPTIONAL ITEMS:
THINGS TO VISIT IN ENID
—Vietnam Memorial Wall--On November 11, 2013, one the the Vietnam Traveling Walls was RETIRED and is on PERMANENT DISPLAY at Woodring Airport. For those of you who have never seen the Wall is a salute to those that paid the ultimate cost for our freedom. It is referred to as the WOODRING WALL OF HONOR!
— Convention Hall– Located in dowtown Enid. Has been renovated since the last reunion
–NOTE: REQUEST REGISTRATION FORM BE RETURNED by e-MAIL NLT 10 August 2018.
IF YOU want a REGISTRATION FORM IN THE MAIL ADVISE AND CAN mail you one–