THE QAA Newsletter of the Quiet Aircraft Association http://quietaircraft.org 2015 REUNION Quiet Aircraft Association September 25-27, 2015 Crowne Plaza Concord/Walnut Creek, CA Thursday, September 24 Schedule of Events 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Reunion Registration Open Check in at posted Hospitality Room. 6:00 pm Meet & Greet with Heavy H ordeuvers Friday, September 25 8:00 am - 8:30 am Reunion Registration Open 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Sonoma Tour Charter to Sonoma Plaza - Exploration & lunch on your own 10-1 Charter to Buena Vista Winery 1:30-4 1:00 am - 4:00 pm Alternate Tour option cooking class at Williams & Sonoma 4:00 pm Charter leaves Sonoma 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner on your own in Concord 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Business Meeting @ Hotel Saturday, September 26 8:30 am - 11:00 am Business Meeting @ Hotel 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Lunch on your own 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Vietnam Helicopters Museum/ Buchanan Field Meet & Greet, Presentation, and Demonstration, followed by group pictures. 5:00 pm - BBQ Banquet Sponsored by Equipco. Sunday, September 27: Travel Home
2 2015 REUNION REGISTRATION FORM QUIET AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION REUNION ACTIVITY REGISTRATION FORM SEPT 25 27, 2015 Listed below are all registration, tour, and meal costs for the reunion. Please enter how many people will be participating in each event and total the amount. Send that amount payable to Quiet Aircraft Association in the form of check or money order. If a valid e-mail address is provided, an electronic receipt will be sent. Otherwise, your cancelled check will serve as your confirmation. Returned checks will be charged a $20 fee. All registration forms and payments must be received by August 31, 2015. After that date, reservations will be accepted on a space available basis. We suggest you make a copy of this form before mailing. Please do not staple or tape your payment to this form. OFFICE USE ONLY Check # Date Received Inputted Name Tag Completed TOURS Please choose one of the following two tours: ATTN: CUT-OFF DATE IS 8/31/15 PRICE # OF TOTAL PER PEOPLE FRIDAY, 9/25: SONOMA TOUR $ 75.00 $ FRIDAY, 9/25: WILLIAMS & SONOMA COOKING CLASS $ 125.00 $ REUNION EVENTS SATURDAY, 9/26: BBQ BANQUET N/C N/C NON-REFUNDABLE / MANDATORY REGISTRATION FEE Includes administrative and misc. reunion expenses. $ 50.00 $ Membership Dues. $ $ Total Amount Payable to Quiet Aircraft Association. $ $ PLEASE PRINT NAME AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR ON YOUR NAME TAG. FIRST LAST SPOUSE NAME (IF ATTENDING) GUEST NAMES STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PHONE NUMBER ( ) E-MAIL ADDRESS DISABILITY / DIETARY RESTRICTIONS (Sleeping room requirements must be conveyed by attendee directly with hotel.) MUST YOU BE LIFTED HYDRAULICALLY ONTO THE BUS WHILE SEATED IN YOUR WHEELCHAIR IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN BUS TRIPS? YES ( ) NO ( ) (PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CANNOT GUARANTEE AVAILABILITY). EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE # ( ) For refunds and cancellations please refer to our policies outlined at the bottom of the reunion program.
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4 HOTEL DETAILS CROWNE PLAZA Concord/Walnut Creek Location: 45 John Glenn Drive, Concord, Ca. 94520 Concord is the largest city in Contra Costa County, California. It is located 31 miles east of San Francisco, 30 to 40 miles South of Napa and Sonoma s wine country. Reservation Information: Hotel Front desk: 1-925-825-7700 Hotel Fax: 1-925-674-9567 Hotel Email: cjackson@cpconcord.com Contact: Cathy Jackson Reference the Quiet Aircraft Association for Reunion Rate. Reunion Dates: September 25 through September 27, 2015. Rate: $124.00 + tax. Rates are available 3 days before and 3 days after reunion dates, based on space and group rate availability. Late reservations will be processed based on space availability at a higher rate. Cancellation Policy: Reservations must be cancelled 24 hours in advance in order to receive a full refund. Parking and Transportation Information: Airports: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 42 miles Public Transit (BART Bay Area Rapid Transit), Car Rentals, Shuttles, etc. Oakland International Airport (OAK) 31 miles BART, Car Rentals, Shuttles, etc. The Crowne Plaza offers complimentary on site self-serve and valet parking. The Crowne Plaza does not offer complimentary shuttle service to or from San Francisco or Oakland airports. The hotel recommends Bart or Super Shuttle for transportation to and from the airport. Visit www.supershuttle.com for reservations and to verify prices. The Crowne Plaza shuttle operates in a 2-3 mile radius of the hotel and will pick up at the Concord Bart station. Shuttle is not available 10 pm to 6 am.
5 CONTACTS / MISSION STATEMENT CONTACTS PRESIDENT: George Walker 3620 Poagville Road Coldwater, MS 38618 H (662) 233-4126 C (662) 288-9488 E-mail: yo3apilot@bellsouth.net VICE-PRESIDENT: To Be Named E-mail: SECRETARY: Frank Gitter 400 South County Road W Mount Calvary, WI 53057 C (920) 517-3601 E-mail: yo3a.to@gmail.com TREASURER: Gail Olney H (760) 726-0829 C(760) E-mail: g.olney1@cox.net WEBMASTER: To Be Named MISSION STATEMENT Membership is open to anyone with an interest in quiet aircraft and our reunions. For a $35 annual subscription members receive a minimum of 2 newsletters per year, an annual membership directory and an invitation to the annual reunion. For additional information view our web site at: quietaircraft.org. The Association appreciates any quiet aircraft memorabilia; photos, slide, articles, unit histories, personnel rosters, manuals, checklists, technical data or war stories that you would care to share. You may donate your material to our Association Historian: HISTORIAN: Kurt Olney H (760) 726-0829 C (760) 716-7780 E-mail: k.olney2@cox.net Change of mailing or e-mail address: If you are moving or have already moved, please let your Association know your new address. Complete this form and mail to: Gail Olney Name: E-Mail: HISTORIAN: Kurt Olney H (760) 726-0829 C (760) 716-7780 E-mail: k.olney2@cox.net HISTORIAN: Dale Ross Stith 1001 Portofino Street Arlington, TX 76012 H (817) 274-7331 C (817) 845-8053 E-Mail: dalerossstith@yahoo.com Member # Address City State: Zip: Phone/Fax # E-Mail: You can also send changes via e-mail: g.olney1@cox.net