2023 Reunion Updates & Emails

Hi Floyd,
Hope you’re having a safe, happy Fourth of July. I still have problems with all of the fireworks going off here in Missoula. Sounds like fire fights everywhere.
Patty, and I won’t be attending the Vegas reunion. We have an anniversary trip scheduled for the week of the 23rd in Granada. We cannot afford to do both. Hopefully, there will be a 1st recon Bn reunion scheduled in the not-to-distant future.
Sempr Fi,
Geoff

Geoffrey <ggharp@live.com> 7/4/2023 4:55 PM
Re: 1st Recon Battalion Association 2023 Reunion

Thanks for the update maybe next year.
S/F
Floyd

Billy Lucas <stuntbiz@aol.com> 7/4/2023 4:12 PM
Re: 1st Recon Battalion Association 2023 Reunion

Thank you Floyd, I will be in Budepest Hungary till end of Sept, have a great reunion, Semper Fi, Billy Lucas 1st Recon Batt, Charlie Co, 1977-1979

Thanks for the update Billy.
S/F
Floyd

Carol Axberg <c_axberg@yahoo.com> 7/4/2023 12:28 PM
Re: 1st Recon Battalion Association 2023 ReunionBilly 

Thank you for the information!
⚔️👍🙏 Sgt. Hughes, Korean Recon. Co

SEMPER FI, HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL MY RECON BROTHERS

GOD BLESS, BRUCE AXBERG

Thanks it always nice to hear from Bruce.


Semper Fi,
Floyd Ruggles
Membership Director & Webmaster

*Bruce E Axberg (1ST DIV. RECON 6/55 - 4/57)
2412 FOOTHILL BV. # 92 CALISTOGA, CA 94515
Phone: Removed from this message.
Email: c_axberg@yahoo.com

After I sending these emails to Bruce & Sgt. Hughes today. I thought this has got to be some of our oldest members of our association. Life is too short to pass up this opportunity. 

I will drop them both a line thanking them for there service today. It would be nice if other members would do the same. It would make life a little more pleasant for both you and them. Life is too short my brothers don't pass up this opportunity.


Semper Fi, to all my brothers out there.
Floyd Ruggles
Your Membership Director & Webmaster

"To drop someone a line means to mail the person a short letter. People sometimes use drop someone a line to mean send an email or text. The expression drop some a line came into use in the mid-1700s. The word line to mean a short, written message dates back to the mid-1600s."

July 8th, 2023

*HUGHES, LEVERNE R (Korean Amphibian Recon)
1701 DINUBA AVE Space# 125, SELMA, CA. 93662
Phone: Removed from this message.
Email: koreanrecon31@gmail.com

Vern Hughes <koreanrecon31@gmail.com> 7/4/2023 12:10 PM
Re: 1st Recon Battalion Association 2023 Reunion

Thanks it always nice to hear you.  Sgt. Hughes, hopefully you can make it to the reunion this year.


Semper Fi,
Floyd Ruggles
Membership Director & Webmaster

I'm attaching two photos, Charlie Co,1978 , and a pic of Sgt David Walling, L/cpl Billy Lucas, Sgt Vincent Burns, all first recon 77-79, pic taken 2 years ago in Montana

George Hanrahan <luckytlodge@gmail.com> 7/4/2023 10:22 AM
Re: 1st Recon Battalion Association 2023 Reunion

Looking forward to it!

Thanks for the update.
S/F
Floyd

See you all at the Reunion 

God Willing

George Hanrahan <luckytlodge@gmail.com> 7/4/2023 10:22 AM
Re: 1st Recon Battalion Association 2023 Reunion

Floyd,
Thank you for the reminder and Keene on Bravo Company mailing list.
Unfortunately we will miss this year, as fortunately we will be in the UK visit Ming our daughter.
Enjoy Vegas
Best to Bravo Co.
Semper Fi
Mike
Deli-6

Thanks for the update maybe next year.
S/F
Floyd

1st RECONNAISSANCE         BATTALION ASSOCIATION

                         

The 1st Reconnaissance Battalion Association’s 2023 reunion will be held in concert with the 1st Marine Division Association’s 76th Annual Reunion at the Orleans Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada. 

Essential Elements of Information for the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion Association Reunion follow. 

Location and Date.   Orleans Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada.  1st Marine Division Association 13-20 August 2023; 1st Recon reunion events are 16-19 August. 

Hotel Reservations.  Reservations may be made online at the Orleans website:  orleanscasino.com or by telephone at:  800 675-3267.  The Reunion Group Reservation Number is:  FMDH23C.  The reunion room rate is in effect until 14 July or when the block is sold out. 

Transportation.   Airport to hotel shuttle service is available for guests at the airport Arrivals level.  In addition, Division Association has contracted with a shuttle service to transport reunion guests from the Las Vegas airport to the Orleans Hotel and return for $20.00 per family.  Shuttle reservations should be made on the reunion registration form.   

Reunion Registration.  Reunion guests should complete and mail the attached Division Association Registration form (attached) as soon as possible but not later than 25 July.   

Reunion Activities.  Division Association reunion activities are listed on the attached registration form. Recon Association activities.

The Leatherneck Club.  Thursday, 17 August, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm.  Swap sea stories and enjoy a BBQ  buffet lunch ($30.00 per person) which includes pulled pork, chicken, baked beans, coleslaw and fresh rolls.

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American Shooters Range (adjacent to Leatherneck Club).  American Shooters (Americanshooters.com).  Weapons firing and a pistol marksmanship competition, open to Association members and adult family members.

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General Membership Meeting.  Orleans Hotel, Friday 18 August 10:00 am -12:00 pm.     

Association Banquet 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.  Orleans Hotel.  Dinner, at $65.00 per person, includes an appetizer, flat Iron steak or chicken marsala entrees and dessert.  Vegan meals are available on request.  Regretably, the Orleans can accommodate only 70 diners.  Reservations will be on a “first come, first served basis”.  

Coordinating Instructions.  

Dave Snider (docsnidley@aol.com )will take orders for 1st Recon memorabilia, such as polo shirts, belt buckles, and challenge coins.  Items will be available for pick-up at the reunion. Otherwise, these items will be mailed to those members unable to at the reunion.  

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As you know, the Association does not require membership dues.  Donations and the live auction are our primary source of funds.   Bring a donation for the live auction.  We need an auctioneer.  If you are willing to try your  hand at being the reunion auctioneer, contact Ron Overton.

The Thursday BBQ lunch is $30.00 per person and the Friday dinner is $65.00 per person.  Reservations and checks should be made out to 1st Recon Battalion Association and mailed to Creg Howland, 43761 Churchill Glen Drive, Chantilly, VA 20152 not later than 10 August 2023. 

I look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas.

Semper fidelis,

Charlie             

Charles Kershaw

760 402-8638

Invictus7@earthlink.net 

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Harry Claflin <hmclaflin@gmail.com> 7/12/2023 12:18 AM
Re: 1st Recon Battalion Association 2023 Reunion 

Thank you for the information! I will be there god willing. I have attended FRA reunions but never 1st Bn.. I have many friends that served on the 1st. Bn in Vietnam the same time I did. Thank you for the invite.
Harry Claflin FRA member 060.

Thanks for the update.


S/F
Floyd

George Alexander <alexyama@mindspring.com> 7/11/2023 3:30 PM
Re: 1st Recon Battalion Association 2023 Reunion

Thx for the info 


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On July 11, 2023, at 14:54, floyd <floyd@weststpaulantiques.com> wrote:

To all 1st Force Reconnaissance Association members. Hope all is well with you and your family. Just a reminder for our up-and-coming reunion in Las Vegas, Nevada. Auqust 16-19, 2023 at the Orleans Hotel & Casino. For more information check out our web page at this link: https://1streconbn.org/reunions.html


                        Association of the Natural Warrior

I'm the webmaster of the 1st Recon Battalion Association. This is the link to the association application https://1streconbn.org/application.html We are a non-profit organization of former and current members of the 1st Recon Battalion, 1st Marine Division. Our mission is to help locate former Recon Marines and their families, and to recognize those who paid the ultimate price through the 1st Recon Memorial Fund which has established and will help maintain the permanent memorial at the Marine Corps Historical Museum at Camp Quantico Virginia.

We do not charge annual dues but raise funds at our annual reunion auction. The 1st Reconnaissance Battalion Association’s 2023 reunion will be held in concert with the 1st Marine Division Association’s 76th Annual Reunion at the Orleans Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada. This is the link to the associations web page for this year's reunion. https://1streconbn.org/reunions.html

Hope to see you at one our up-and-coming reunions maybe this year or in 2024 (God Willing).
Check out our website from time to time for new updates. at: https://1streconbn.org/

Semper Fi,
Floyd Ruggles
Membership Director & Webmaster

Over 1400 email sent out today...

Merrill Arnold <linkusmc@yahoo.com> 7/29/2023 2:07 PM
Re: 1st Recon Battalion Association 2023 Reunion

I AM UNABLE TO CONTINUE DUE TO HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS. ‘AGENT ORANGE HAS BEEN KICKING MY ASS”, DIABETES 2, LUNGS-COPD, TESTICULAR CANCER, AND I’M RATED 100% DISABILITY AT THE V.A.. I’M HAVING ANOTHER BACK SURGERY IN THREE WEEKS, I’M PRETTY MUCH HOMEBOUND. PTSD AS WELL. GOOD LUCK AND HAVE A GREAT REUNION.

Email sent 7/29/2023 5:00 PM

Thanks Merrill,

You hang in there okay. You're going to be missed at the reunion.

Semper Fi,
Floyd Ruggles
Membership Director & Webmaster

Ronald Overton <overtonrv@gmail.com> 7/28/2023 4:01 PM
Reunion Attendance

Hi folks,

Charlie is trying to get a head count for our upcoming reunion. I've posted on FB and included the people that have told me they were coming.

I've got 14 names but there are some spouses coming and some I'm listing as Family for which I've got queries out to get a better number. Regardless, I've got at least 19 total so far.

If your name is NOT on the list and you plan to attend, just respond by email to me. And if you know someone that is attending and is not on the list, let me know. I'll update this version and redistribute it as needed.

This does NOT correspond to Creg's list of folks that have paid for either the Luncheon or the Dinner.

Semper Fi,

ron

                       1 st Reconnaissance Battalion Association
                                           2023 Annual Reunion
                                      Orleans Resort, Las Vegas
                                             August 17-18, 2023
Attendees
1. Mike Adams
2. Dave Backer
3. Jim Cole
4. John Devine
5. Curtis Grutzmacher (and family)
6. Tom Hyder
7. Dane and Sandy Kucera
8. Paul Olenski
9. Ron Overton
10. Kee Sandoval (and family)
11. Dave and Carol Snider
12. Dan Turpin
13. Jim Wilker
14. Ralph and Diana Witkin
15.

Rich <rjmcomber@gmail.com> 7/12/2023 8:06 PM
Re: 1st Recon Battalion Association 2023 Reunion

I served in 1st Force Recon Co in RVN in all of 1966 as a 2533 radio operator with 1st and 3d platoons Killer Kane. I’m still in touch with my surviving teammates and Col Andy. I want to thank you for your invitation and reaching out to us. Those of us still in the game are getting long in the tooth and insertions/extractions from reunion sites are a bit more difficult than during our time in the sun. We appreciate your invitation and thoughts and wish you all an enjoyable and bonding reunion.
Semper Fi
Rich McOmber

Email sent to Ron Overton at 2:29 AM on 8/2/2023
Re: Reunion Attendance

New updates to the website: https://1streconbn.org/2023-reuion-updates.html or https://1streconbn.org/reunions.html
Check all the emails out for members that are coming to the 2023 reunion. You can add them to your list. See you at
the reunion, Linda and I will be staying at our timeshare about 10 minutes from the Orleans hotel & casino.

S/F

Floyd

Email from Ron Overton - overtonron@wowway.com 3:08 PM
RE: 1st Recon 2023 Reunion attendees

Hi Floyd, Charlie,

 Here’s the latest edition of the attendance listing.  I’m looking at 44-45 at this point.   Floyd raises some good points about folks that will just show up and last minute add-ons.  Also, the heat may be keeping some folks away.  Regardless, I’ll repost the request on Facebook.

1st Reconnaissance Battalion Association
2023 Annual Reunion
Orleans Resort, Las Vegas
August 17-18, 2023
Attendees

1.   Mike Adams

2.   Dave Backer

3.   Paul Barrett
4.   Mark Bayuk
5.   Harry Claflin
6.   Jim Cole
7.   Mike Collins plus 2
8.   John Devine
9.   Curtis Grutzmacher (and family)
10. George Hanrahan
11.  Creg Howland
12.  Tom Hyder
13.  Herman Jonse
14.  Charlie Kershaw
15.  Dane and Sandy Kucera
16.  Dave Lott
17.  Paul Olenski
18.  Ron Overton
19.  Otter Reid
20.  Floyd  and Linda Ruggles 
21.  Kee Sandoval (and family)
22.  Eric Schwartz

23.  Dennis Slack
24.  Dave and Carol Snider
25.  Dan Turpin
26.  Joaquin Venegas plus 2
27.  Irene White
28.  Jim Wilker
29.  Ralph and Diana Witkin

 

Semper Fi,

 ron

On Aug 2, 2023, at 4:11 PM, floyd <floyd@weststpaulantiques.com> wrote:

1st Reconnaissance Battalion Association
         2023 Annual Reunion
       Orleans Resort, Las Vegas
         August 17-18, 2023
               Attendees
1.   Mike Adams
2.   Dave Backer
3.   Harry Claflin
4.  Jim Cole
5.  Mike Collins plus 2
6.  John Devine
7.  Curtis Grutzmacher (and family)
8.  George Hanrahan
9.  Creg Howland *
10.Tom Hyder
11. Herman Jonse *
12. Charles Kershaw *
13. Dane and Sandy Kucera
14. Dave Lott
15. Paul Olenski
16. Ron Overton
17. Floyd & Linda Ruggles 
18. Kee Sandoval (and family)
19. Eric Schwartz
20. Dave and Carol Snider
21. Dan Turpin
22. Joaquin Venegas plus 2
23. Jim Wilker
24. Ralph and Diana Witkin

Ron,
You can add the following names* to your list, I'm assuming they'll be there. I received a confirmation by email from Herman Jonse a month ago. I'll copy this email to 4 of our members that showed some interest in their previous emails.
 
I'll send an email blast out to our membership in the next day or so reminding them of the 2023 reunion. I have  approximately 1050 active emails on my list to date. I also have over 1000 active emails from the 1st Force Association. With that in mind Ron, your numbers should double by the reunion. A third of them won't even bother letting you know they're coming, they'll just show up. The only thing different this year is the heat that we're dealing with in Las Vegas. The high today will be 101 and the low about 80. Without the heat factor I would have predicted the numbers would have been around 75 to 80. But what do I know, I'm just an old fart.
 
Semper fidelis,
Floyd Ruggles
Membership Director & Webmaster
 
CC I have copied:
 
Otter Reid
Irene White
Mark Bayuk
Paul Barrett
 
 If you're attending the reunion please reply back. Thank You

ott reid <radpatsfan@msn.com> 8/2/2023 9:47 PM
Re: 1st Recon 2023 Reunion attendees

Floyd,
I’ve already paid the Orleans. Charlie asked me to do the auction & I’m looking forward to it unless somebody else is taking over.

S/f, Once & always,

Otter

ott reid <radpatsfan@msn.com> 8/2/2023 9:33 PM
Re: 1st Recon 2023 Reunion attendees

Yes I’ll be there.

Otter Reid

Mark Bayuk <markbayuk@icloud.com> 8/2/2023 7:52 PM
Re: 1st Recon 2023 Reunion attendees

Dear Floyd:

I mailed my registration and payment to Craig Howland in Chantilly VA on June 28.
I am going no matter the temperature.

Semper Fi,
Mark Bayuk

Paul Barrett <pgbarret247@att.net> 8/2/2023 6:40 PM
Re: 1st Recon 2023 Reunion attendees

Confirming plans to attend w wife. Registration fees sent to Creg.
Paul Barrett

Irene White <slack8919@gmail.com> 12:40 PM
Re: 1st Recon 2023 Reunion attendees

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Hi Floyd I’m going to try and make it on the 17th to see everyone. Won’t be able to stay however. Caring for my wife who is recovering from a hip replacement and then I have my shoulder surgery coming up which I moved to the end of the month.
Dennis Slack & Irene White

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Nice to hear from you Dennis,

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I will look forward to seeing  you and Irene on the 17th. Take care and hopefully the weather will cooperate with our reunion this year.

Semper fidelis,

Floyd

New up-to-date list as of today.

August 7th, 2023

On Friday, August 4, 2023 at 06:39:25 PM EDT, floyd <floyd@weststpaulantiques.com> wrote

I send an email to 1065 members with active email addresses.

Hello,

This is a reminder to all 1st Reconnaissance Battalion Association Members in compliance what's our By-Laws.. 


ARTICLE III – MEETINGS

SECTION 1. MEETINGS. The 1st Reconnaissance Battalion Association shall hold a general membership meeting at least once a year for the election of Association Officers and Directors and to conduct other Association business as deemed necessary. All Members present are eligible to vote on any Association matter. Meetings may be called by the President of the Association or by written petition of two-thirds of the members. In order to conduct Association business, there shall be a quorum of no less than ten Members. Members may not give their vote to another by proxy.

The 2023 Association's meeting will be held Friday 10am-12pm, August 18th, 2023
This will be the only 1st Recon Battalion Association General Membership Meeting of the year.

Hope to see you all at the meeting and possibly the reunion if you are planning to attend the meeting or the 2023 reunion.


Please respond to this email. This will allow the association to make plans going forward. Thank You

You can find 2023 Reunion Information at: https://1streconbn.org/reunions.html 


As you know our 2023 Reunion will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada this year. Come for a day or stay several days at the Orleans Casino it will run from Wednesday August 16 through Friday the 18th for the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion Association. Please note that the division reunion runs from August 14-20 at the same time. Saturday, for those that are interested, the division will have their business meeting and normally their banquet that evening. Their banquet is a dress up affair and is quite impressive if you've never been to one.


As for the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion Association

Thursday the 17th of August will be the Leatherneck Lounge and American Shooters gun range across the street. For those Marines, Corpsmen and spouses, here's your chance for some trigger time. They have most everything known to man available to shoot.


The Leatherneck Club  Thursday, 17th of August, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm.  Swap sea stories and enjoy a BBQ  buffet lunch ($30.00 per person) which includes pulled pork, chicken, baked beans, coleslaw and fresh rolls.   


American Shooters Range (adjacent to Leatherneck Club).  American Shooters (Americanshooters.com).  Weapons firing and a pistol marksmanship competition, open to Association members and adult family members.


Shuttle transportation to/from 17th of August activities will be provided by 1st Recon Association.


The General Membership Meeting.  Orleans Hotel, Friday the 18th of  August at 10:00 am -12:00 pm.     


Association Banquet Friday 18th of August at 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.  Orleans Hotel.  Dinner, at $65.00 per person, includes an appetizer, flat Iron steak or chicken marsala entrees and dessert.  Vegan meals are available on request.  Regretably, the Orleans can accommodate only 70 diners. Reservations will be on a “first come, first served basis”.  


Saturday, 19th of August for those that are interested, the division will have their business meeting and normally their banquet that evening. Their banquet is a dress up affair and is quite impressive if you've never been to one.


As you know, the Association does not require membership dues.  Donations and the live auction are our primary source of funds. Bring a donation for the live auction.


1st RECONNAISSANCE BATTALION ASSOCIATION MEMBERS in compliance what's our By-Laws.


ARTICLE II – MEMBERSHIP


SECTION 4. DUES. Association members have no mandatory dues. However, Members and Associate Members are encouraged to make donations, annually, to help defray the Association’s operating expenses. An annual donation of $10.00 is suggested.


The Thursday BBQ lunch is $30.00 per person and the Friday dinner is $65.00 per person.  Reservations and checks should be made out to 1st Recon Battalion Association and mailed to Creg Howland, 43761 Churchill Glen Drive, Chantilly, VA 20152 not later than 10th of  August 2023. 


I look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas. God Willing


Semper fidelis,


Floyd Ruggles (Bravo Company 68-69)


Membership Director & Webmaster


"Please keep your contact INFORMATION Up-To-Date. https://1streconbn.org/index.html  This allows the Association to contact you occasionally with urgent information or updates. Thank You"

This is some of the response that I get back from time to time from a large blast of emails. Sometimes it stops me in my tracks and I will have to switch gears as you will see if you read the response in this particular group.


Alpha Company Members


On 08/04/2023 6:33 PM EDT David Ballaine <daballaine@gmail.com> wrote:


Hello Again, Floyd,
I’m still alive and kicking, but won’t be attending the Los Vegas Convention. However, in this new era, will there be any Zoom or Face Time sessions?

Thanks and Semper Fi,


Dave Ballaine. Bainbridge Island, WACaptain USMCRCommanding Officer Alpha Company 1st Recon Bn, 1st MarDiv1962 

P.S. I left active duty in 1962, but remained in the active reserve and served as C.O. of the 23rd Rifle Company in Aberdeen, Washington. Serving during a period between wars, I was never in combat or shot at. However, as with most old Marines, the experience certainly influenced, and even shaped the rest of my life in a positive way.


Allways nice to hear from you Dave,


Glad to hear that you're still kicking. Sorry to hear that you can't make it to our reunion this year, maybe next year. I'll send a copy of this email to Charlie Kershaw maybe he will address your question about ZOOM it's be brought up before. It would be nice to be able to have all members that cannot make it to these reunions be a part of the reunions. If you do not get an answer just email me again and I'll bring it up at the general meeting on the 18th.


Semper fidelis,

Floyd Ruggles (Bravo Company 68-69)

Membership Director & Webmaster


Bravo Company Members


On 08/05/2023 2:24 AM EDT Big O <owens8652@gmail.com> wrote

Floyd
Thank you for the information, I am not in a position to attend this year. 
Anyone visiting Ireland is welcome to contact me for suggestions and or information.
Regards
Denis Owens
+353863211236


Thanks for the update, will post today.

S/F

Floyd
 
 
On 08/04/2023 9:15 PM EDT John T. <jtrunkey@yahoo.com> wrote:

Floyd, 
 You announced the meeting but I don't see an address for where it will take place. Help.
 
 
John, 

Thanks for pointing that out, the meeting will be at the Orleans Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas at 4500 W Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89103.
Hope to see you there. We should have a huge turnout this year. I'm looking forward to seeing all my brothers.


Semper fidelis,

Floyd Ruggles (Bravo Company 68-69)

Membership Director & Webmaster
 
 
 
1st Force Members
 
On 08/04/2023 8:16 PM EDT Kjeld Lyth <kjeldom@yahoo.com> wrote: 
 
Thank you. 

Re: 1st Force - 1st Recon Battalion Association General Membership Meeting 
 
 Hope to see you there.
 

H&S Company


On 08/04/2023 8:11 PM EDT Mike <mcollins1015@sbcglobal.net> wrote:


Hi Floyd,
I plan on attending the reunion and attending the general membership meeting. 
Thanks
Semper Fi 
Mike Collins


Mike,

Thanks for the update, see you there...

Semper fidelis,

Floyd


 Delta Company Members


On 08/05/2023 9:06 AM EDT John <nptt13@yahoo.com> wrote:

My father passed away, can you please remove me from the 1st Recon Bn Assc mailing list.

Thank you

SFC John Peeples

United States Army

Retired ABN INF

 
 
John,

Forgive me, I do know that your father passed away, he's missed by all of our members at the 1st Recon Battalion Association. I'll remove your information from the membership directory immediately. I thought you were okay with that in case some of his brothers from Delta Company would want to talk to you about your father. I apologize for the misunderstanding I didn't want to upset you. You do know that you're welcome at our reunions.


The old directory information on your father: 

*PEEPLES Sr, JOHN W (SSgt Delta Company 1967)     Click Here
Passed Away from agent orange / cancer throut his whole body and brain. October 6th, 2008

Son's Phone:  856-430-9090  (SFC John W Peeples Jr. US Army (RET) Airborne Infantry)

Son's Email:     nptt13@yahoo.com


The new directory information on your father going forward: 

*PEEPLES Sr, JOHN W (SSgt Delta Company 1967)     Click Here
Passed Away from agent orange / cancer throut his whole body and brain. October 6th, 2008

Semper fidelis,

Floyd Ruggles (Bravo Company 68-69)

Membership Director & Webmaster


 New responses to emails coming soon..

My brain needs to reat for a while.

Newer updates at the bottom of this page.

On 08/05/2023 11:29 AM EDT Garry Kline <garry.kline@gmail.com> wrote:

I plan to attend the meeting, but I won’t be participating in any activities. I will be staying with relatives, so no need for a hotel. God bless!!

Garry Kline,
USMC Ret.

Thanks for the update see you in Las Vegas..


S/F
Floyd

Alpha Company Members

On 08/04/2023 7:11 PM EDT Mike Wood <carblueheaven@aol.com> wrote:

Floyd

I will be at the summer Knights of Columbus conference in Atlanta 17-19 August and won't be available. I sure would like to spend a few days in Las Vegas though.

Please send me the address of where I can send a donation and who to make the check payable to. I say Semper Fi to all my Bravo Co. Brothers and hope they have a great time.

I await your reply.

Thanks
Mike Wood

Thanks Mike for the update. I hope to see next year, God Willing..

Donations can be sent to the Association Treasurer:

Creg Howland
43761 Churchill Glen Drive
Chantilly, VA 20152

Make donations payable to The 1st Recon Association


Semper fidelis,
Floyd Ruggles (Bravo Company 68-69)
Membership Director & Webmaster

Bravo Company Members

On 08/04/2023 6:59 PM EDT frankvanacore@comcast.net wrote:

Received

Thanks for the reply. Hope to see you at the reunion..

S/F

Floyd

Charlie Company Members

More 2023 reunion update & responses to my emails coming soon.

On 08/04/2023 6:56 PM EDT JOE WELOCK <csm8654@hotmail.com> wrote:

Thanks !

Thanks for replying to my email. Hope to see you at the reunion...
S/F
Floyd


On 08/05/2023 9:42 AM EDT grandusky@gmail.com wrote:
Sir,
Can’t make it this year. Hopefully next year.
Thank you for all you do!

Semper Fi,
Steve ‘Ski’ Grandusky
Sky,



Nice to hear from you brother. Hope to see you next year, should know the location within 3 weeks..

Semper fidelis,
Floyd Ruggles (Bravo Company 68-69)
Membership Director & Webmaster



List of emails that kick back this time. Will remove all of this emails from our directory. If they come back the third time.



Alpha Company
LLECLAIR@ECENET.COM*

Alpha Company Members A-C
chickbln@aol.com
d43slick@aol.com

Alpha Company Members J-N
lavbo0321@yahoo.com*
troydjackson1967@yahoo.com*

Alpha Company Members O-S
mreyn5610@aol.com

Alpha Company Members T-Z
tedesco_1@yahoo.com*

Bravo Company Members A-C
dvious61904@aol.com

Bravo Company Members D-H
billyrayfloyd68@yahoo.com*

Bravo Company Members J-N
avbo0321@yahoo.com*
inim@aol.com
elias003@aol.com

Bravo Company Members O-S
gordonwryan@aol.com

Charlie Company
bob.corsadden@gmail.com*

Charlie Company Members A-C
tubbydog77@yahoo.com*
farthur46@aol.com

Charlie Company Members D-H
sgoddard29@yahoo.com*
tglatzer@aol.com

Charlie Company Members J-N
shammah0321@aol.com
ash5n@aol.com
dnl_mulvihill@yahoo.com*

Charlie Company Members T-Z
tedesco_1@yahoo.com

Delta Company Members J-Z
jscrd0920@aol.com
gijoerecon@yahoo.com*
jtl1223@yahoo.com*
neremoteman66@yahoo.com*

Dlbacker@comcast.net

Echo Company
gconnollycci@yahoo.com*

Echo Company Members D-H
                                                                    recon47735@yahoo.com*                                                                       shakey231@aol.com

Echo Company Members J-Z
recon6970@aol.com
datopcloser@yahoo.com*

1st Force Members A-C
williamaalbertsberg@yahoo.com*

 abradshaw4799@sagelink.com


1st Force Members D-Z
shammah0321@aol.com
pdain1force6768@yahoo.com*

H&S Company Members A-C
michael.bryson12@yahoo.com*
BeamanSteven@bfusa.com*

H&S Company Members J-N
reconmotort6872@yahoo.com*

H&S Company Members O-S
gvsmktng@aol.com

CO/DIV/PLT
8/53arthur@pobox.com

CO/DIV/PLT Members D-Z
mikey98148@yahoo.com*

"Please keep your contact INFORMATION Up-To-Date. This allows the Association to contact you occasionally with urgent information or updates. Thank You"

On 08/05/2023 5:41 PM EDT hugh roop <hughroop@hotmail.com> wrote:

Good afternoon.

Unfortunately I am not able to attend the events to be held in Las Vegas. Please let me know where and how I can send a donation.

Semper Fi!
Hugh Roop (Alpha Company 91-92)

Thanks Hugh for the update. I hope to see next year, God Willing..


Donations can be sent to the Association Treasurer:

Creg Howland
43761 Churchill Glen Drive
Chantilly, VA 20152

Make donations payable to The 1st Recon Association


Semper fidelis,

Floyd Ruggles (Bravo Company 68-69)

Membership Director & Webmaster

On 08/05/2023 6:26 PM EDT John <nptt13@yahoo.com> wrote:

I am also ok with anyone wanting to reach out to me to talk with me about my dad, I have a deep memory of his service that we discussed at length, sharing each others combat situations

.

Thanks John,

I'll post your message on our website, If you would like to share a photo I'll post that also on our website. You take care of yourself and have a great weekend...

Semper fidelis,

Floyd Ruggles (Bravo Company 68-69)

Membership Director & Webmaste

On 08/05/2023 6:24 PM EDT John <nptt13@yahoo.com> wrote:

Then by all means keep me on the contact list
Thank you

I look almost like my father too, him and I joked about being twins

.

Thanks John... I'll update our website tonight.

S/F
Floyd

Delta Company Members

(see above email from John jr.)


On 08/05/2023 9:06 AM EDT John <nptt13@yahoo.com> wrote:

My father passed away, can you please remove me from the 1st Recon Bn Assc mailing list.

Thank you

SFC John Peeples

United States Army

Retired ABN INF

Link Forever Those Who Served Together

Force Recon Association

2023 FRA Reunion
The time has come for the 2023 FRA Reunion! We are excited to announce it will be in Quantico, Virginia September 27-30. 

We hope to see you there!

Mention that you seen the link on our website.

Up-to-date Members & guest attending 2023 reunion this year. Coming Soon

On 08/06/2023 9:56 AM EDT rcarusolk@netscape.net <rcarusolk@netscape.net> wrote:

Hello Floyd,
Read the email below...Would like to make a donation to the Association. Kindly send me an address so I can mail a check.


Thanks, SF...
Bob Caruso

If you see Maj. Kershaw, please advise him that his email may have been Spoofed. I received the below spam with his name on it

.

Always nice to hear from you Bob,

Thank you on your offer of a donation. We know you have a lot of choices when it comes to donating,
and we are so gratefull that you chose to make a donate to our cause.

We have a lot of work to do, and your generous donation will help us. Thanks again...

.

Donations can be sent to the Association Treasurer:

Creg Howland
43761 Churchill Glen Drive
Chantilly, VA 20152

Make donations payable to The 1st Recon Association


I'll copy Charlie Kershaw on this email, take care Bob I hope to see you at a reunion soon.


Semper fidelis,


Floyd Ruggles (Bravo Company 68-69)


Membership Director & Webmaster

H&S Company Member

To all 1st Recon Association Members. Be Aware if you receive one of these emails deleted it. It's not from Charlie it's from some idiot in a cave somewhere trying to rip you off. We apologize for the inconvenience but this is what our world has become it's sad but be aware of it.

A copy of a scam email sent to menbers over the last couple of months...

floyd <floyd@weststpaulantiques.com> 12:00 PM August 6th, 2023


1st Reconnaissance Battalion Association members attending 2023 reunion up-to-date list.

To invictus7@earthlink.net

Charlie,

I'm still waiting on that up-to-date members & guest attending 2023 reunion list.

If you're still having problems sending emails to me? Send a text message to my
cell phone (612) 810-4196 letting me know that. I'll respond with a couple ways that
you can connect with me.

I haven't received any correspondence from you through emails in months.
I feel I'm running blind or in the dark on this sometimes.

If you can send a message from you to the members updating them. I'll place it at the top of the
2023 reunion web page and replace it with the one from Ron are secretary outdated message
from June 4th, 2023, here's a link to the page: https://1streconbn.org/reunions.html

I'm updating our reunion web pages twice a day going into the 2023 reunion with all correspondence
that I'm having with our members prior to the event. You can follow that by going to this link on our
website: https://1streconbn.org/2023-reuion-updates.html

One of the questions raised again this year is when are we going to get the entire Association involved
in these reunions. By my estimate this year over 65% of our membership cannot travel due to medical issues
or financial issues. They still want to part of the event and share the experience of the reunion.

I'll look forward to hearing from you.

Semper fidelis,
Floyd

 On 08/06/2023 12:55 PM EDT Ronald Overton <overtonrv@gmail.com> wrote:

HI Charlie and Floyd,

Here's my most current attendance list. Seems Charlie has one to that he's sending back to me. Also, he wanted to verify your email address, Floyd.

Semper fi,

ron

                        1 st Reconnaissance Battalion Association
                                            2023 Annual Reunion
                                       Orleans Resort, Las Vegas
                                             August 17-18, 2023


Attendees


1. Mike Adams
2. Dave Backer
3. Ray Bael and wife
4. Paul Barrett
5. Mark Bayuk
6. Terrell Campbell
7. Harry Claflin
8. Jim Cole
9. Mike Collins and wife and son
10. John Devine
11. Curtis Grutzmacher (and family)
12. George Hanrahan
13. Creg Howland
14. Tom Hyder
15. Herman Jonse
16. Charlie Kershaw
17. Dane and wife
18. Dave Lott
19. Paul Olenski
20. Ron Overton
21. Otter Reid
22. Floyd Ruggles and wife
23. Kee Sandoval (and family)
24. Eric Schwartz
25. Dennis Slack
26. Dave Snider and wife
27. Dan Turpin
28. Joaquin Venegas and wife and friend
29. Irene White
30. Jim Wilker​
31. Ralph Witkin and wife
32.

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Thanks Ron,
I'll update the website today...

S/F
Floyd

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On 08/06/2023 1:16 PM EDT Ronald Overton <overtonrv@gmail.com> wrote:

Floyd,

When I receive Charlies list, I'll combine them and go from there.

ron

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Our oversized rooms are actually "Petite Suites" with separate sitting areas. The Orleans' exquisite one and two-bedroom suites provide all the conveniences of home. Spectacular views face the glittering Las Vegas Strip or the sweeping mountain panoramas surrounding the Las Vegas Valley.

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Something to do while you're in Las Vegas it's free.

Linda and I love going there

LAS VEGAS — A sunny, dry pattern is here through the weekend. Las Vegas sees highs between 104° and 108° for the next week, which is a bit above-average for early August. Friday hits 104° with afternoon wind gusts limited to 20 mph; expect similar conditions Saturday as highs reach 106°. Southwest winds increase to 25-30 mph Sunday through next week. Highs reach 108° Sunday and 107° Monday, which is the first day of school in Clark County; class begins in the upper 80s, midday recess is near 100°, and the final bell sees 105°. Small rain chances develop Wednesday and Thursday as a slight uptick in monsoon humidity develops and encourages partly cloudy conditions.

Lows at night and early in the morning dip to the low 80s during this stretch, with 70s in cooler Las Vegas neighborhoods on the west side and south side of the valley.

To beat the daytime heat, shift outdoor activities before 10:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m. to avoid the direct sun and warmest temperatures. When outside, remember to drink plenty of water, seek shade, and wear lightweight, light-colored clothing with a hat and sunscreen. Avoid excess caffeine and alcohol. Watch those vulnerable to intense heat, including young kids, the elderly, and people with health issues or medication that make them prone to heat illness. Keep an eye on pets and make sure they have fresh water and aren't overexerting themselves. The UV index remains very high, so remember to use sunscreen and keep a hat handy; a sunburn can happen in just 15 minutes this time of year from late morning through mid-afternoon.

August 11th - 20th, 2023

Stay safe while you're in Las Vegas it will be very hot drink a lot of fluids.

at 8:00 P.M.

From: C Kershaw <invictus7@earthlink.net> Sent: Sunday, August 6, 2023 1:10 PM
Subject: Reunion Attendance
 

Gentlemen,

 
Attached is my latest list of Reunion attendees.  The list was compiled from all sources including registration forms, emails, phone messages and word of mouth.  
Please compare this list with your own records.  Let me know if you have any additions or deletions.  The Orleans is leaning on me for a final head count. 
I only have a fraction of dinner meal choices I may have to make a wild guess at beef or chicken preferences.  Can we contact attendees in the next few days 
to confirm their dinner choices?
 
Thanks for your good work  on this reunion.
 
Semper fi,
Charlie

Thanks, Charlie and hello all, 

I just updated my list with yours, is it OK to post it on our Facebook page?  It’s a private group, so only the involved can see it.  It might get some more people to decide to come.   I know Garry Kline just notified Floyd that he was coming but not participating in either of the activities and staying with relatives.  Being Las Vegas, there may be more of this.  

Again, with this updated list, please realize it does NOT tally folks attending either the BBQ or Banquet, nor if they’ve paid.  Nor does it account for registering with Division.  At this point, we’re looking at 64 and as Floyd mentioned, there will be others.  

SF,

ron

                  1 st Reconnaissance Battalion Association
                                 2023 Annual Reunion
                            Orleans Resort, Las Vegas
                                  August 17-18, 2023
Attendees
1. Mike Adams
2. Dave Backer *
3. Ray Bael and wife
4. Steve and Adeline Baker
5. Paul Barrett
6. Mark Bayuk
7. Jerry Bentley and Pamelia
8. Terrell Campbell
9. Harry Claflin
10. Jim Cole
11. Mike Collins and Mary and son
12. John Devine
13. Curtis Grutzmacher and 4
14. George Hanrahan
15. Gene Hendrickson
16. Creg Howland
17. Tom Hyder
18. Herman Jonse
19. Charlie Kershaw
20. Garry Kline
21. Dane Kucer and wife
22. Edde Larson and Deana
23. Chris Lorange
24. Dave Lott
25. Paul Olenski
26. Ron Overton
27. Joseph Perron & Fran
28. John Rangle
29. Otter Reid​
30. James Riorean
31. George and Tammy Rivers
32. Floyd & Linda Ruggles
33. Kee Sandoval (and family)
34. Eric Schwartz
35. Dennis Slack
36. Dave Snider and Carole
37. Gerald Spolter
38. Dan Turpin
39. Joaquin Venegas and wife and friend
40. Irene White
41. Jim Wilker
42. Ralph Witkin and wife

On 08/06/2023 2:52 PM EDT slack8919@gmail.com wrote:

Re: Charlie Company 1st Recon Battalion Association General Membership Meeting

Got it. Thanks

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Dennis,

Thanks for replying to my email. Hope to see you at the reunion.


Semper fidelis,

Floyd Ruggles (Bravo Company 68-69)

Membership Director & Webmaster

On 08/07/2023 3:41 PM EDT Fran Perron <franperron21@gmail.com> wrote:

.

Hi Floyd, 

Confirming I will be attending with my wife. June confirmed she received our payment. Hotel already paid for.

Looking forward to seeing everyone. 

Please reply back to my husbands direct e-mail: albertperron@cox.net 

Best Regards, 

Joe & Fran Perron

Joe Perron (Delta Co) 65-66

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Joe,

Thanks for the update. I'll see you and Fran at the reunion.

Semper Fidelis,
Floyd

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Fran Perron <franperron21@gmail.com> 5:02 PM
Re: 76th Annual Reunion- New Orleans Hotel Las Vegas

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Looking forward to seeing you!

Thank you!

floyd<floyd@weststpaulantiques.com>7:54 PM

Joe,


My wife Linda and I shoulld be in Vegas sometime on Wednesday the 16th if not before.

We're driving in from Minnesota about 1700 miles. Leaving on Saturday the 12th after we close our shop...

It's going to be a hot week in Las Vegas, I only mean weather wise.
So stay safe while you're in Las Vegas and drink a lot of fluids.

I noticed on your previous emails you listed that you were in Delta Company 65-66.
Looking at the membership directory, we have you been in Clarlie Company 65-66.


*PERRON, JOSEPH A (Charlie Co. 1965-66)

51 Apache Dr, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679

Phone: 949-709-1346

Email:  albertperron@cox.net


I can change that the next time I update the directory if you would like?
Just let me know, thank you.  Delta or Clarlie they're both great companies.

For all new updates on the 2023 Reunion check out this webpage:

https://1streconbn.org/2023-reuion-updates.html 


Semper fidelis,

Floyd Ruggles (Bravo Company 68-69)
Membership Director & Webmaster

Posting on Facebook

I'm the webmaster of the 1st Recon Battalion Association. This is the link to the association application https://1streconbn.org/application.html We are a non-profit organization of former and current members of the 1st Recon Battalion, 1st Marine Division. Our mission is to help locate former Recon Marines and their families, and to recognize those who paid the ultimate price through the 1st Recon Memorial Fund which has established and will help maintain the permanent memorial at the Marine Corps Historical Museum at Camp Quantico Virginia.


We do not charge annual dues but raise funds at our annual reunion auction. The 1st Reconnaissance Battalion Association’s 2023 reunion will be held in concert with the 1st Marine Division Association’s 76th Annual Reunion at the Orleans Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada. This is the link to the associations web page for this year's reunion. https://1streconbn.org/reunions.html


Hope to see you at one our up-and-coming reunions maybe this year or in 2024 (God Willing).


Check out our website from time to time for new updates. at: https://1streconbn.org/
Semper Fi,
Floyd Ruggles
Membership Director & Webmaster

Click the photo for Facebook!

Ray Bael
I plan on being there!

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Floyd Ruggles Author
Ray Bael Thanks for your replying. See you at the reunion in August. All new 2023 reunion updates are posted at this web page: https://1streconbn.org/2023-reuion-updates.html

Ray Bael, June 2, 2015

At the Recon 50 reunion. Old Recon with the new 1st Recon Battalion

Echo Company Member

On 08/07/2023 10:32 AM EDT jean fitzsimmons <jvfitzsimmons@gmail.com> wrote:

Thx much, Floyd,

Thanks for replying hope to see you at the reunion.

S/F
Floyd

Thank you so much I appreciate you dedication and respect

Semper Fi (All the Way)

SFC John Peeples

United States Army

Retired ABN INF

Charlie Company Member

On 08/06/2023 4:22 PM EDT slack8919@gmail.com wrote:

Unless things change I’ll be able to make the hospitality get together on the 17th for a few hours but then I’ll have to head back home to care for Irene who’s still recovering from her hip surgery. I live about two hours away in Ivins, Utah near Zion Park.
Den,

Semper Fi

.

Thanks for the update.

S/F
Floyd

*BAEL, RAY J (MGySgt Ret Served in Vietnam 11/67-12/68 Charlie Company)
Email: mgysgt1@yahoo.com

This is my second attempt. 8/7/23 11PM

This is a list of (41) 1st Recon Battalion Association emails that kick back on August 5th, 2023. Will remove all of bad emails from our directory on
August 10th, 2023 If they return back on deliverable the second and third time 8/9/2023.

*Second and Third kick back

Members names will be attached in a day or so.

On 08/08/2023 9:16 AM EDT Thomas Hyder <jah2230322@gmail.com> wrote:

Thank you Floyd. See you in Las Vegas.
Regards Tom

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I'm looking forward to it you take care and thanks for replying to my email...

S/F
Floyd

15 Day Weather-Las Vegas, NV As of 6:49 am PDT August 8th, 2023

Today Sunny 102°/77° 0% Rain SE 12 mph Wind NE winds shifting to SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise 5:53 am Sunset 7:39 pm Tue 08 | Night 77° W14 mph Clear to partly cloudy. 

Wed 09 Partly Cloudy 99°/80° 15% Rain SE 13 mph Winds

Thu 10 Partly Cloudy 96°/75° 20% Rain SE 12 mph Winds

Fri 11 Sunny 97°/77° 9% Chance of Rain SE 12 mph Winds

Sat 12 Sunny 99°/78° 4% Chance of rain ESE 10 mph winds

Sun 13 Mostly Sunny 100°/79° 2% chance of rain ESE 9 mph winds

Mon 14 Sunny 103°/80° 11% chance of rain ESE 10 mph winds

Tue 15 Sunny 105°/82° 2% chance of rain ESE 9 mph winds

Wed 16 Sunny 107°/82° 0% chance of rain ESE 9 mph winds

Thu 17 Sunny 107°/82° 0% chance of rain SSE 10 mph winds

Fri 18 Sunny 106°/80° 0% chance of rain SSE 12 mph winds

Sat 19 Mostly Sunny 104°/78° 0% chance of rain SSE 13 mph winds

Sun 20 Sunny 101°/77° 20% chance of rain SSE 14 mph winds

Mon 21 Partly Cloudy 98°/78° 24% chance of rain SSE 12 mph winds

Tue 22 Partly Cloudy 100°/77° 20% chance of rain SE 11 mph winds


 Stay safe while you're in Las Vegas it will

be very hot drink a lot of fluids.

50 Best Las Vegas Shows to See Right Now

On 08/08/2023 10:41 AM EDT albertperron@cox.net wrote:

According to my picture of our company our banner showed that we were in the Delta company I'll show you my picture when I get to see you soon. Personally departmental had so many screwed up information about my records in Vietnam I can't believe how screwed up they were.

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Joe,


Thanks for replying to my email. I'll look forward to seeing both you and your wife at the 2023 reunion I'll take a look at your photo then.
It's not a big thing, don't let it bother you. I'll look into it also and see if I can find the correct company you were in. As I mention in the
previous email, Charlie or Delta both outstanding companies you should be proud of your servers in either company.


Semper fidelis,

Floyd Ruggles (Bravo Company 68-69)
Membership Director & Webmaster

 DavidandShan Backer
Shan will not be with me for this reunion.

Spoiler alert: There are many free things to do in Las Vegas! You can always take advantage of the amazing sightseeing and people watching, but be sure to make time to explore these equally fun options. 

Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens

With five rotating displays throughout the year, the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden is a free attraction you can return to again and again. The 14,000-square-foot indoor space is filled with ever-changing floral shows that take botanicals to imaginative heights.

Coca-Cola Store Las Vegas

Bring the whole family to the two-story Coca-Cola Store and be immersed in all things cola. The giant, glass Coke bottle outside and the Coca-Cola Bear inside both make for fun photo-ops that you can snap on your phone or pay a little extra for a printed and branded photo with the bear.

Ethel M Chocolates & Cactus Garden 

Take a short drive to Henderson for the very worthy treat waiting for you at Ethel M Chocolates. Visitors can walk through the free, self-guided factory viewing aisle to see chocolatiers and machines at work. Perhaps even more impressive is the largest botanical cactus garden in Nevada – don’t miss it during the holiday season when it’s decked out in more than 1 million colorful twinkling lights.

Flamingo Wildlife Habitat

Nature aficionados and kids will love the Flamingo Wildlife Habitat at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino. The lush outdoor space within the hotel grounds features a flock of Chilean flamingos along with parrots available for pictures, and multiple water features with waterfalls, turtles, koi fish, swans, ducks, and more. Watch the habitats’ two brown pelicans get fed at 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily.

Lake of Dreams at Wynn Las Vegas

Enjoy complimentary entertainment every night at the Wynn via the Lake of Dreams, a spectacle of lights and sound using the lake’s 20,000 square feet of surface and a 40-foot waterfall to serve as the visual focal point for giant puppets and massive robots – and a 23-foot head that emerges from the water.

M&M’s World

Step into the colorful word of candy-coated chocolate at M&M’s World, where you can explore four levels of the beloved treat, snap pictures with the many life-size M&M’s character displays, interact with the occasional mascot and, best of all, watch the free 3-D movie.

The Volcano at The Mirage

Flames, smoke, water and urgent drumbeats combine to form the multiple nightly eruptions of The Volcano at The Mirage. This may be the last year for the Mirage it's been sold to tne Hard Rock and due to be torn down. The free show has been shooting fire into the sky for 30 years and is a Las Vegas favorite.

RESORT ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO
Spend the day with your friends and family at The Orleans, with entertainment that’s fun for all ages! Catch one of the latest hit films in our movie theater, or play a game in our bowling alley. Or if you’re into video games, find the best interactive arcade cabinets at the Time Out Arcade. For more information.

On 08/08/2023 1:21 PM EDT Paul Barrett <pgbarret247@att.net> wrote:

Creg Howland:

Re Reunion Registration Fees

I will pay you next week at the Reunion. My letter w registration fees check was returned by USPS because I forgot to put a stamp on it … (senior citizen stuff on my part – apologies)   See you all next week in Las Vegas. 

Paul Barrett

pgbarret247@att.net

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Paul,
Thanks for the update. See you at the reunion...

Semper fidelis,
Floyd Ruggles
Membership Director & Webmaster

On 08/08/2023 5:47 PM EDT Michael R. Greene <mrgreene2010@gmail.com> wrote

Thank you for all the information.
I am unable to attend this year’s Assiciation meeting and Bn reunion.
Mike Greene

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Thanks Mike,

Maybe next year..

Semper Fi,
Floyd Ruggles
Membership Director & Webmaster