| Subject: LST WEEK 2009 August 4 - 7 |
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Date Posted: 06/27/09 03:26:07
Plans are being finalized for LST Week 2009!!!! Please don't miss this opportunity to visit with shipmates, see the "Old Gray Gal" LST 325 and participate in the special activities that are being planned for you!
There is a once in a lifetime opportunity in that we can visit our favorite "T" and also see the many types of vehicles she carried to the beaches by attending the Military Vehicle Preservation Association's (MVPA) annual International Convention, held in conjunction with LST Week. It's the absolute BEST of both worlds!
REGISTRATION FORMS are available on the home page www.lstmemorial.org (just click on the red banner at the top, print them and mail them in, in the recent edition of The Phoenix newsletter (thanks to Lois and Dianne) or by calling the ship's office at 1-812-435-8678. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU MARK EVERY EVENT YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND and include a check, money order or credit card information.
On Wednesday Morning there will be a Memorial Service to honor the memories of those departed - from all branches of service, all times. It will be a beautiful ceremony that you will want to attend! In the late morning or early afternoon (exact time to be announced), a meeting has been scheduled in the Tennessee Room at the Executive Inn to give everyone a general update on LST 325 and projects that are occurring.
Lois Jornlin and her 'crew' will provide us with a reception on board later that day - a chance to say hello and enjoy friendship! It's a fun event with lots of laughter and enjoyment!
On Thursday, the always anticipated cruises will take place. Make sure you make your reservations as space is limited!!! There's nothing like being on the water, feeling the breeze in your face. It will be sure to evoke memories of your own service time and to share them with friends and family. Can you smell those diesels and feel the rumbling of the engines under your feet???? I can!
A new event this year, coordinated by Mike Whicker is the Volkfest of Evansville. We will be attending the Germania Maennerchor event with delicious German food (and liquid refreshments) complete with traditional German music in their biergarten. Get your leiderhosen ready!!!
Friday is a full day - with the MVPA trip during the day. Bring good walking shoes and comfortable clothes (for those of you who need assistance, please see the posting Tammy made regarding cart availability), and enjoy! You'll want to have your camera handy! For the ladies who may want a change from the MVPA visit, we're working on a surprise for you in the Hospitality Room.
Friday evening promises to be a great time, with the Annual Banquet. Our Guest Speaker, Gary Griesser is very well known and promises to entertain us all with his program - consisting of "humor, inspirational stories, appreciation and recognition of veterans, punctuated with several songs." Mr. Griesser says that his goal is "to entertain and inspire the audience, make them feel appreciated and honored, and provide encouragement and hope for the future of America." A very uplifting evening, to be sure! The banquet will be followed by some wonderful music from Evansville's own Temple Aires - you may remember them from last year's dance. Bring your dancing shoes and be prepared to swing to the music of the 40's! (Even those of us who weren't around the first time this music was popular love it!)
Saturday many are choosing to revisit the MVPA, the LST 325 or other attractions around the area on their own.
ALL LST WEEK Jo and Steve Watt and their 'crew' will provide you with a wonderful "Liberty Call!" to rest, relax and enjoy snacks, refreshements and the camaraderie of shipmates! There will be a few surprises during the week.. so be sure to take advantage of this opportunity! Everyone has worked hard to make this not the "usual" hospitality room in fine LST 325 tradition!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT LST WEEK!
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