Our President, Joe Demes and Staff considered other options for the reunion but settled on the Crowne Plaza Hotel, which in the past was the Holiday Inn, Ocean Front. It had been renovated and proved to be a great location, once again. The rooms were nice, hospitality was great and many other activities were available in the area.

Once again, as always, hospitality is the glue that binds. Many thanks to Joe and staff (board members) and many others for the food, libation and camaraderie.

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Events

Joe Demes & Nick Zaharis - Channel 9 Orlando TV Interview

Joe and Nick share memories of the B-52 and 306th Bomb Wing, McCoy AFB, during the Cold War and Viet Nam. Both are World War II veterans as well. They close the interview with an appeal for more B-52 Memorial attention, at the Orlando International Airport.

Hospitality

Six days of non-stop Camaraderie: Happy Hour; War Stories; and, Good Food. Hospitality Suite hosted by Joe Demes and staff: Bill Senkel, Maureen Kelly and daughter Kerry, and Bernie Weinberg's daughter were especially instrumental to our good time.

Tontine

Each evening draws to a close with a meeting of the club with a round of story telling and toasts. Central to the club is an age old tradition of Tontine in which the last and sole surviving member inherits the oldest and best bottle of Single Malt Scotch.

High Tea

The Third  annual High Tea was held in a packed hospitality suite (standing room only). The first High Tea was held in Seattle. The attendance at this year's event was so large that it will become an annual highlight of our reunions: Thank You hospitality staff.

Banquet

The Reunion Banquet was held at the Crown Plaza Hotel. The Banquet (and entire reunion) was well attended by extended families with roots back to the 306th Bomb Wing: Joe Deme's Family; Maureen Kelly's Daughter; Bernie Weinberg's Daughters; Roy Rohde's Daughter; Bobbie Coburn's Daughter; and, the Sutherland's Grand Daughter.

Luau On The Deck

Luau on the deck turned out to be Luau Inside, because of weather but all had a very nice time. It was also Bob Demes' day of milestones: His birthday and first day as Grandfather. His dad and mom became great grandparents.

Other Events

Other events included a Delta Rocket launch, Ocean View Scenes, Trip to BCC Planetarium and Get Away Breakfast. The Rocket Launch was our second one from the same Hospitality Suite. The first was Senator John Glenn's second trip to space. Weather was mostly just right and very dramatic ocean scenes were abundant, including a Harvest Moon over the ocean. The BCC trip was a hair raising experience and the Get Away breakfast was a final calming experience.