Our Branson Reunion will be held at the Radisson Hotel, 120 South Wildwood Drive, Branson, MO 65616, (Phone 1-888-566-5290) from September 13, 2010 to September 16, 2010. Links for Hotel and Reunion registration can be found on the homepage, click "Home" at the bottom of this page. This page contains some of the information about the Reunion activities, a detailed itenerary will be sent to each member registered to attend. There are a number of rooms blocked off for our group but those not reserved by Aug 15 will be released so it is important to make your hotel reservations soon. The Reunion room rates are good for 3 days prior and 3 days after the Reunion dates so you can make it a vacation and attend this historic event. The Reunion registration link will also allow you to make your selections for a souvenir if desired, this needs to be done by July 1; and choose your Banquet meal, this also needs to be accomplished soon. Entertainment information packets are already being mailed to those currently registered but it is not too late to register.

Everyone assigned to the 218th MP Co in Vietnam between 1967 and 1972 is invited and encouraged to attend.

We will begin the Veterans History Project interviews in the morning. The Reception Room will open and Registration will begin at 1500.  We'll have lots of time to get (re)acquainted this afternoon and a no host cash bar will be available.

 

Our Reunion program will begin at 0800 including member introductions and presentation of the colors. There will be a Lunch Buffet at the Radisson. At 1400 we'll go by tour bus to the Showboat Branson Belle for a military tribute, recognition of our fallen comrades and a dinner show cruise. Gray Line will transport us to the next venue and return to the Hotel after we attend the Jim Stafford Show.

 

Our Reunion program will resume at 0800 including history of the 218th MP Co, the Role of the Military Police in Iraq and Afghanistan, and presentation of 218th MP Co photos. At 1030 a tour bus will transport us to Branson Landings Mall for site seeing, shopping and lunch on your own and at later to the Caravelle Theater for Hits of the 60s show with Military tribute featuring photos of the 218th MP Co. We will gather in the hotel lobby at 1730 for our group photo (casual dress), followed by our Banquet at Radisson at 1830 (casual dress). After which the Reception Room will be open to continue personal DVD presentations.

 

Beginning at 0800 we'll continue presentation of personal DVDs, story sharing, discussion on future reunions, and have our Closing Remarks.

From 0930 - 1230 Complete Veterans History Project interviews.

 

 

The Transportation and Entertainment package includes:

1-  Tickets to the Showboat Branson Belle Military Tribute Dinner/Show Cruise

2- Tickets to the Jim Stafford Show

3- Tickets to the #1 Hits of the 60s Military Tribute and Show

4- Transportation to all events including a trip to the Branson Landing Mall

 

Registration fee is $75.00 per person.

 

Souvenirs will be available whether you attend the Reunion or not.  Items and prices vary, price will be added to your Reunion Registration fee if you attend or shipped to your home.  For a list see the survey here.

 

Members will have an opportunity to participate in the Veterans History Project which is sponsored by the Library of Congress. This is a historical record of the recollections of servicemen and women who have served in all branches throughout our history which is maintained as a researchable data base. Interviews will be video recorded at our hotel and are expected to be about 30 - 60 minutes long and can include documents, photos and memorabilia. An experienced interviewer will document each session which can be individual or small groups if they wish to be interviewed together. A schedule has been started but there is still time to get on the list. A DVD (or VHS tape) of your interview will be available for purchase if you wish ($24.95 shipped to your home); however, interviews and purchase of the DVD or tape is your option.