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At the Washington, DC reunion the members there overwhelmingly approved the 2005 reunion to be in Scottsdale, Arizona and voted to allow me to coordinate the reunion again for the Group ... so here we go!! The reunion for the VVWII Memorial Dedication was an unforgettable experience!!! Thanks to all who attended and, especially, all who made the event so successful-John & Shirley Balfour (thanks Dad & Mom!!!), Fred Casimo, and George & Bob Williams!

The 2005 reunion will be much more relaxed and will afford more time to visit with old & new friends in a beautiful resort setting. We will be staying at the Fairfield Inn-Downtown Scottsdale where you'll enjoy world famous Marriott hospitality! The hotel includes a daily deluxe hot & cold continental breakfast buffet, heated outdoor pool & whirlpool, fitness center, etc. We'll also be spending a day at Luke AFB. There will be time for shopping (Scoftsdale Fashion Square Mall and Old Town Scottsdale are in walking or trolley distance), sightseeing or just enjoying the beautiful accommodations!!!

YOU MUST commit to getting your room NOW ... We can get 30-40 rooms, so call now to reserve you room and immediately send back your reunion response and menu form! The room cost is $69 a night, plus tax. This discounted price is valid the 4 nights of the reunion and any amount of days before and after the reunion. The rooms are large & beautifully appointed with king or double beds, hair dryer, iron & ironing board, coffeemaker, free local phone calls, etc. (note-blue shuttle to the hotel from Sky Harbor lnt'l Airport is $18. per person 1 way, while a cab is $25. per cab-So find a buddy to share!!

DEADLINE for reservations-March 1, 200511 Reserve NOW!

Wednesday April 27, 2005 thru Sunday May 1, 2004 check-out (4 nights)

Call the Fairfield Inn @ 480-945-4392 for reservations TODAY !!

Be sure to say that you are with the 42nd BG Reunion for the group rate Schedule -to be updated prior to reunion Wednesday, April 27 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Registration at the Hotel

6:30 pm Welcome Dinner at Leo's Restaurant (on the hotel grounds)

Thursday, April 28 8:30 am Depart for Luke AFB by charter bus**

10:00 AM tour of Luke AFS Noon-lunch at the Officer's Club

3:30 pm-back at hotel

Friday, April 29 9:00 am - 42nd Bomb Group Business meeting Day on your own-touring, sightseeing, shopping (area information & tour information will be in your welcome packet)

Saturday, April 30 More touring or shopping ... on your own

7:00 pm ...Farewell Dinner at the Leo's Restaurant

The cost of the 2005 reunion is $80.00 per person. Now that you've called the hotel, write that check made out to the 42 nd BG and put it and your meal selection sheet in the mail to me ---

Linda Birch, 3199 Falls Rd., Hampstead, MD. 21074 DEADLINE for all reservations-March 1, 2005

THE MENU

PLEASE make one selection per person attending for each of the 3 meals below

Welcome Dinner Officer's Club Lunch

Grilled Pork Chops How Many??..... Chicken Breast Almondine How many?? ....

OR Roasted Chicken How Many?? ....... OR Beef Stroganoff How many?? ....

OR St.Louis Style BBQ Ribs How.Many?? ...

Farewell Dinner Ribeye Steak How Many?? ...... OR Grilled Atlantic Salmon Fillet How Many?? ......
All entries above are served with a vegetables, house salad rolls, dessert and beverage

Names, address, phone number (and e-mail - if available):
List all first & last names attending- ( need for Luke AFB security)

Name .. _____________________________________

Squadron:of vet. ..... ________th BS

Please give names and Squadron when you make your selections.
Send this page with selections and a check for $80. per person to:
Linda Birch, 3199 Falls Rd, Hampstead, MD 21074 (payable to the 42nd Bomb Group)
DEADLINE for hotel reservations & checks & menu selections-March 1 200511 **
Luke AFB tour is a limited to 55 folks-vets & spouses I"t, then "civilians" in order of meal selection/check date!
Don't worry-those not able to tour Luke will have another tour-TBA.