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2010 Ogden, Utah September 6-11 HRA Celebrates in Hof's Sister City. Ogden Reunion Co-coordinators – Tom & Inga Mikloiche and Don Riverkamp During the week of September 6th, 2010 - 144 of our members, spouses, friends and family descended on the beautiful city of Ogden, Utah and the surrounding Wasatch Mountains. Many of these people had never been to the Ogden area or Utah. The area and its people certainly made a fine impression on every one. As each checked into the Marriott, a member of the Marriott’s incredible staff answered every question asked and attended to all needs in a friendly and professional manner not seen before. Early arrivals were also provided coupons identifying them as HRA members and giving them all the discounts negotiated for the week. The Executive Board held its annual meeting on Monday and went over the minutes from last year’s meeting, discussed and accepted the Treasurers Report, accepted the new E-Board member’s nominations and suggested the annual contribution of $2000 to the AF Enlisted Foundation be presented to the Membership at Tuesday’s meeting. We also discussed how we could increase our membership rolls and the site selection committee gave us the choices to be presented for the 2012 Reunion. Greg Krcma gave us the information he had available for the 2011 Reunion which was to be held in Appleton but was eventually moved to Green Bay due to a much better deal from the Hotel involved. Bright and early Tuesday morning the Hospitality Room was opened to welcome the people registering. All registrants were given the items ordered, such as shirts, tour tickets, commemorative 2010 Reunion Pin, and a booklet designed by our Secretary Don Riverkamp which contained the full weeks schedule, a copy of City of Ogden Proclamation, welcome letters from the HRA President, Ogden CVB, Marriott Hotel Camp Commander, and lots of other useful information. The volunteers in the Hospitality Room were kept as busy as bees keeping the refreshments flowing the rest of the day as members sat around and talked about the GOOD OLD DAYS in Hof. The General Membership meeting was held from 1600 to 1730. The HRA was honored by Ogden Mayor Godfrey, who welcomed us to Ogden and issued an Official Proclamation declaring the week of September 6-10 Hof Reunion Association Week. The Proclamation was accepted by President Mikloiche and given to HRA German Affairs Representative Robert Hoerath in order Robert presents it to the City of Hof's Mayor, for inclusion in their archives. The following attending members of the E-Board were introduced - President: Tom Mikloiche, 1st Vice President Greg Krcma, 2nd Vice President Jim Riggin, Secretary Don Riverkamp, Treasurer Mel Hamill, Membership Chairman Phil Ruth, Webmaster Jerry Mangas, Newsletter Editor Phil Murray, German Representative Robert Hoerath and our Staff Members Francis Fukumoto our Chaplain and our Sergeants at Arms, Roger Gentilini and Walt Murch. Our Executive Board advisor, Bill Ward, was not in attendance due to the upcoming birth of his granddaughter and as many of you know our "BELOVED” Adjutant Joe Kessler passed away May 26th 2010, his duties through the Ogden reunion were split between Don Riverkamp and Mel Hamill. The candidates for the open offices were introduced and President Mikloiche asked if there were any nominations from the floor for each position and there were none. Greg Krcma moved up to President; Jim Riggin to 1st VP; Bill Ward elected 2nd VP; Mel Hamill, Adjutant; Don Riverkamp, Secretary; Jerry Middendorf, Treasurer; Jerry Mangas, Web Master; Phil Ruth, Membership Chairman; Phil Murray, Newsletter Editor; Robert Hoerath, German Affairs Representative; and Tom Mikloiche moved to Executive Board Advisor. The membership voted on and approved $2000 donation to the AF Enlisted Foundation, and the location for the 2011 Reunion was approved. The 2012 Reunion site locations were announced and will be listed and voted upon by the membership when they receive the ballot in the January 2011 Hof Connection Newsletter. The sites are Biloxi, MS; Cocoa Beach, FL; Hof, Germany; Myrtle Beach, SC; and Virginia Beach, VA. Once everything was completed, the meeting was adjourned and three groups of Hofers headed off to their Group Dinners for an evening of good food and conversation. Wednesday morning the men held Frueh Schoppen session and after an hour of reminiscing broke for the scheduled Buffet Luncheon. President Mikloiche welcomed everybody and the plans for lunch and the program were announced. Chaplain Francis Fukumoto gave the invocation. President Mikloiche gave out Awards of Appreciation, door prizes were awarded, and a live Auction was held for several selected items donated. Kerry Christensen, Alpine & Western Yodeling Master was introduced and immediately won over the entire group with his yodeling and playing of the Alphorn. When he sang Proud to be an American the entire audience stood at attention and he received a standing ovation lasting several minutes. People lined up to buy his CD's and after Kerry sang a few more songs closing time came, and everyone left filled with food and having thoroughly enjoyed the luncheon program. Thursday's schedule brought the much-anticipated tour of Hill AFB Museum, Hill AFB, and the Mormon Tabernacle/Temple Square in Salt Lake City. At 1:00 P.M, 127 people eagerly awaited the Buses arrival and once loaded we were off and running until Bus # 1 couldn't get out of the parking lot because it was so low to the ground. After 3 unsuccessful tries the driver went backwards since most of the weight problems were forward and after some serious scraping the undercarriage, we were finally on our way. We lost about 30 minutes of tour time but managed to make it up at Hill AFB Museum. We were given an explanation of the F- 14's abilities, how they are loaded with bombs and how it feels to fly one. Everyone enjoyed it tremendously. At 3:45 PM, we left Hill AFB and headed for Salt Lake City. The 40-minute bus ride gave everyone a chance to recover a bit from the hour spent at the Museum and the hour and 15 minutes at the hanger on base. We arrived at Temple Square, and even though we split into 3 groups it was like herding cats trying to keep so many people on the tour they started with since each one toured a different area and then switched to another. By 6:30 all the tours were done and we were all in line for dinner at the Lion house Pantry. After some exceptionally good food, and a wonderful desert, we headed for our viewing of the Mormon Tabernacles Choir practice. Everyone seemed to thoroughly enjoy the entire performance. Around 9:10, we boarded the buses and returned to the Ogden Marriott, arriving at 10:00 PM, tired and sleepy but happy the day went so well and the weather co-operated. Friday morning the Hospitality Room opened bright and early and there were lots of Hofer's having coffee and sweetbreads! At 3:00 PM the Hospitality room closed down so the ladies could hold their Kaffee Stunde and get to know each other a little better. At 4:00 PM the Hospitality Room shut down for the day so everyone could get ready for the Banquet Dinner and Dance. The doors opened at 5:30 and everyone was in their assigned seats by 5:50. President Tom Mikloiche welcomed everyone, and introduced our honored guests. Traudl Riggin sang the National Anthems of USA and Germany. HRA Chaplain Francis Fukumoto conducted the Memorial Service and Invocation, assisted by Joey Trujillo, Stu Sturdevant, Greg Krcma, and Sandy Krcma. At 6:15, an excellent and tasty dinner was served. A special table for one was set in honor of our beloved Adjutant Joe Kessler. At 7:45 President Mikloiche made several announcements and there was a last chance for 50/50 tickets. Music was provided by a local DJ and there was plenty of table-hopping, and picture taking by several members who then allowed them to be linked to the HRA website. Saturday morning the Hospitality Room opened at 8 AM for saying good-byes and promising to get together again in Green Bay. Thanks to everyone that attended the 2010 Ogden Reunion. 2011 HRA Reunion to be held at the Hotel Sierra, September 5- 10, 2011 in the city of Green Bay, Wisconsin. See you all in Green Bay in 2011. 2011 – Green Bay, Wisconsin September 5-10 HRA 10th ANNIVERSARY REUNION WAS AT THE HOTEL SIERRA. REUNION COORDINATORS – GREG & SANDY KRCMA, and assisted by Mel Hamill & Don Riverkamp WELCOME TO TITLETOWN USA – HOME OF THE WORLD CHAMPION GREEN BAY PACKERS During the week of September 5-10, 2011 - 187 of our members, spouses, friends and family descended on the quaint city of Green Bay, Wisconsin, and the Hotel Sierra to celebrate the Hof Reunion Association’s Tenth Anniversary since the HRA was formally established as a military reunion association. The Hotel Sierra was the nicest venue the HRA had ever hosted a reunion at, and the hotel staff was simply outstanding, as was their professionalism, friendliness, courtesy, food, rooms, and entire facility. And to add to this, was the great location in downtown Green Bay. List of Registered Green Bay Reunion Attendees: Johnnie & Wilma Adams, Peggy Adams, Jim & Susan Alexander, Mike & Ursula Assenmacher, Jim & Gert Berry, Clyde Brown, Dennis Burr & Guest Anne Zimmerman, Tony & Lynn Cameron, Jay C. & Mary Roth Campbell, Karin K. & Dick Campbell, Gary & Sandy Cherpes, Ralph & Jean Christianson, Mark & Peggy Sue Clemons, Bill & Marcia Combs, George & Sue Coons, Ruthie B. & Don Costello, George & Irmgard Coursey, Wayne & Becky Creekmore, Eddie Crump & Guest Dot Little, James Crutchfield, Dave & Karen Dickson, Martha ‘Wolfrum’ Dickson & Guest Curt Kiyabu, Alois & Rosie Dietz (Roettingen), Dan & Dee Engelken, George & Christa Fahrbach and Guests Bruce & Flo Strang, Francis & Jo Ann Fukumoto, Sidney & Gayle Futrell, Charles ‘Dave’ & Inge Gaither, Patrick & Eileen Gallagher, Roger & Elfriede Gentilini and Daughter Carol Andersen & Andrew Andersen, Paul Genung, Melvin & Ilse Hamill, Norm & Ursula Hines, Robert & Hanna Hoerath (Naila), Dan & Darlene Holden, Bill & Susan Holloway, Bennie & Sophye Hopper, Richard & Vickie Johnson, Ken & Briana Juergens, Jay & Sherri Kallas, Dolores Kessler & Guest Kathy Delaney, Ken & Gay Kielbania, Greg & Sandy Krcma, Helga Lange (Darmstadt), Ed & Bonnie Leach, Jerry & Erika Librizzo, Jim McGovern, Jerry & Hilde Middendorf, Fred Middledorf & Guest Brenda Marshall, Tom & Inga Mikloiche, Anna Mueller (Hof), Walt & Shirley Murch, Steve & Donna Murphrey, Phil & Jo Murray, David & Karin Natalie, Miles & Janice Nelson, Claude & Susanne Niebuhr, Dan Norgail, John & Aggie Pace, Pete & Margit Payne, Phyllis Phipps, Bernie Pieper, Heidi Pouch, Rose Marie Queen, Jim & Traudl Riggin and Brother-In-Law Erich Duenne (Augsburg), Don Riverkamp, Harry & Jerri Rupprecht, Phil Ruth, Danny & Brigitte Sandifer & Guest Linda Decker, Dan & Carol Scanny, John & Carol Scholl, Ramon & Elfriede Schuety, Gordon & Margaret Schultz, Rodney & Brigitte Schwandt, Brent & Linda Scott, Mike Shanahan, Charles Shockley, Jack & Jean Sinagra, Charles & Vicki Sinesh, Jerry & Ruth Smeal, Dave & Di Smith, Nate & Ute Sparks, Charles & Evi Stankich, Stu & Marcey Sturdevant, Terry Sweeney, Ray & Mary Szyperski, Dean & Shirley Thompson, Francis M.C. & His Father Francis R. Thompson, Walt & Margot Tribble, Robert & Maggie Trojanowski, Joey Trujillo, Russ & Pat Vandermartin, Bill & Edie Ward, Bob & Ginny Ward and Guests (Son Pat & wife Keyna Ward, Lee Bennett & Dick Shultz), Walt Whisner, Frank & Shirley Wright, Rip & Jean Yarnell, and David & Ingrid Zurawski. Some of the executive board and members arrived a day or two early. The majority of the members/spouses, and guests arrived on Monday, September 5, 2011. The HRA Executive Board held their meeting on Monday evening at 5 PM. The HRA registration was held on Tuesday, 9/6 starting at 9 AM, and the HRA Hospitality Room opened at 9 AM the same day for all reunion attendees. At 4 PM, President Krcma conducted the General Membership Meeting. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by President Krcma. HRA Chaplain Francis Fukumoto then proceeded with a Prayer Blessing. Greg then gave a Big Green Bay Welcome to all members and spouses in attendance. The introduction of the current Executive Board followed: Greg Krcma – President Jim Riggin – 1st Vice President Bill Ward – 2nd Vice President Mel Hamill – Adjutant Don Riverkamp – Secretary Jerry Middendorf – Treasurer Phil Ruth – Membership Chairman Jerry Mangas – Webmaster (Absent due to Pat’s Health) Phil Murray - Newsletter Editor Robert Hoerath – German Representative Tom Mikloiche – Executive Board Advisor And our Staff Members Chaplain – Francis Fukumoto Sergeants-at-Arms – Roger Gentilini and Walt Murch HRA Secretary Don Riverkamp presented the minutes from the 2010 General Membership Meeting in Ogden. Dave Natalie made motion to accept minutes, 2nd by George Fahrbach, approved by membership. HRA Treasurer Jerry Middendorf presented the Treasurer’s Financial Report to members. Rodney Schwandt moved the Treasurer’s Report be approved, 2nd by J.C. Campbell, and approved by membership. President Krcma talked about the AF Enlisted Village Foundation Booklets included in the registration packets. Greg informed the membership the Executive Board had recommended a donation of $2K to the AF Enlisted Village Foundation. Dan Holden moved the HRA donate $2K, D. Nathan Sparks 2nd the motion, approved by membership. At 16:25 PM, President Krcma introduced Jennifer Pollitt from Green Bay Mayor Schmidt’s Staff. Jennifer apologized for Mayor Schmidt not being able to attend due to moving his daughter into her college dormitory. She welcomed the Hof Reunion Association, members and spouses to Green Bay. Jennifer talked about Lambeau Field expanding its seating capacity, and how the Green Bay Packers help provide the City of Green Bay roughly $8.2 million per year. She also informed our group in 2013, a beautiful new VA Clinic would be opening in Green Bay. The HRA provided Jennifer with a HRA GB Tee Shirt and 2011 Reunion Pin for the Mayor’s office. Greg informed everyone in attendance about the tour schedule changes due to the NFL football game, and thanked everyone for understanding why the changes had to be made and the early departure times. Outgoing President Greg Krcma introduced president Elect Jim Riggin. Jim had all the FIRST TIME REUNION ATTENDEES stand and be recognized by the membership. Jim reported on the information he and Robert Hoerath have on our 2012 HRA Reunion at the Quality Hotel in Hof, Germany, September 16-22, 2012. The tentative schedule for HRA Reunion in Hof follows, and full information will be in the 2012 January Hof Connection Newsletter.
Bill Ward, 2013 Site Selection Committee Chairman presented the site locations on the Site Selection Ballots in the 2012 January Hof Connection Newsletter. Cocoa Beach, FL Tampa Bay Area, FL Washington DC Area ELECTION OF EXECUTIVE BOARD WAS CONDUCTED
The following were elected by the membership in GB until the end of 2012 reunion.
moved, 2nd by Dave Natalie.
Motion made by Mark Clemons to adjourn, 2nd by Jay Kallas, passed. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 5:25 PM. The Group Dinners started at 6 PM on Tuesday evening at various restaurant locations in the city of Green Bay. The AC&W personnel hosted theirs at a German Restaurant called the Lorelei Inn; Cops personnel hosted theirs at the Titletown Brewery Company; and the Operations personnel hosted theirs at the Black & Tan Grille. Other smaller groups also got together at locations in GB. On Wednesday, three buses left for the tour of the Green Bay Packers’ Lambeau Field, and the Packers Hall of Fame. It was a super tour and all buses returned to the Hotel Sierra in time for the Wednesday HRA Luncheon Buffet Program 12:30 PM to 6 PM. During the luncheon, Hof Reunion Association Certificates of Appreciation were presented by our HRA President Greg Krcma to the following personnel:
Ward. Many auction items and door prizes were auctioned off and given away during the luncheon program. The Ken Kreuger Band provided live entertainment. The luncheon buffet food was great, and everyone had a wonderful time. AND of course, there was an open cash bar for all attendees. Thursday morning, three buses left for scheduled tours of the Renard’s Cheese Factory, and Von Stiehl Winery. After touring these locations and riding along the Lake Michigan waterfront, and Bay of Green Bay, the buses stopped for a salad, soup, and sandwich buffet at River’s Bend Restaurant. After the luncheon, two buses continued and toured the National Railroad Museum and Green Bay Botanical Gardens while the third bus returned to the Hotel Sierra to drop off those not participating in the afternoon tour. Thursday evening was open for reunion attendees, and many spent the time in the Sierra Hotel Pub watching the Green Bay/New Orleans NFL Football Game, and of course partaking in food & drinks. Some disappeared to the casino and some to their rooms to rest after a long day. Friday was a day to rest, shop, and visit in the hospitality room, gamble, tour the city, or whatever attendees wanted to do prior to the Friday evening banquet. Of course Friday afternoon from 3 to 4 PM was the Frauen Kaffee Klatsch in the hospitality room for the ladies. There were wine, coffee, snacks, and homemade apple strudel for those in attendance, and of course plenty of chatting. Friday evening was the semi-formal banquet and program. Doors opened at 5:30 PM and program lasted until 11 PM. Greg Krcma welcomed all attendees, followed by prayer by Chaplain Francis Fukumoto, the singing of the German and American National Anthem by Traudl Riggin. The Memorial Service was led by Chaplain Francis Fukumoto and assisted by Joey Trujillo, Phil and Jo Murray, and Terry Sweeney. It was a beautiful ceremony as always. The Tyroler Musikaten German Band provided the live entertainment. 50/50 drawings were conducted. The food and service was exceptional. President Greg Krcma thanked everyone in attendance, and hoped as many as possible would make the trip to Hof in 2012. On Saturday morning, most people said their goodbyes at the breakfast buffet and/or in the hospitality room. ALL IN ATTENDANCE HAD A GREAT TIME!! The 2012 HRA Reunion will be held at the Quality Hotel in Hof, Germany, September 16-22, 2012. See you in Hof/Saale in 2012! 2012 – Hof/Saale, Germany September 16-22 The 2012 HRA reunion was held at the Hof Quality Hotel, September 16-22, 2012 in the city of Hof/Saale, Germany. During the week, HRA and honorary members, spouses, friends and family returned to their old stumping grounds in Hof, Germany, to celebrate the 2012 Hof Reunion. Reunion Coordinators – Robert & Hanna Hoerath, assisted by Mel Hamill, Jim Riggin, and Don Riverkamp, did an outstanding job in setting up all facets of the reunion. Everything worked just like clockwork, and as President Jim Riggin stated – “They made me look good, while in fact, they did all the work on making the reunion a very, very successful one.”
Mike Boggs and Kevin Kloentrup (KY), Helga Lange (Darmstadt), John Lamb (AZ), Steve Larimore (KS) & Guests Paula Shear & Steve’s Son Vince Larimore, Paul & Erika ‘Rockelmann’ Laven (TX) and their Nephew Michael Rockelmann (Hof), Ed & Bonnie Leach (CA), Kenneth Meadows (TX), Jerry & Hilde ‘Wunderlich’ Middendorf (MD) and Guests Lis & Sandra Seigfried (Hof) & Ida Sörgel & Kathe Urban (Hof), Fred Middledorf & Guest Brenda Marshall (MD), Russel Moyer (PA), Anna Müeller (Hof), Walt & Shirley Murch (CA), Steve & Donna Murphrey (NC), Dave & Karin ‘Zelgert’ Natalie (MI), Claude & Susanne Niebuhr (MS), Margit ‘Thieroff’ Norwood (TX) & Cousin Sonja ‘Wanner’ Dietz (Hof), C. Wade Nottingham (TN) & Sons Wade Jr. and Ken, John & Aggie ‘Pietsch’ Pace (GA), Harvey & Linda Pelton (FL), Phyllis Phipps (IA) & Guests Jolene McKeag (Daughter) and Tallie Furrow (Friend), Heidi Pouch (TX), Rose ‘Egelkraut’ & Gary Queen (DE), Jim & Traudl ‘Duenne’ Riggin (CO) and Traudl’s Brother Erich Duenne (Augsburg), Norm Riley (NV), Harold ‘Robbie’ & Helga ‘Pecher’ Robinson (AL), Leo & Ilse ‘Muhlbauer’ Root (NV), Phil Ruth (MD) & Guests Sharon Roberts (KY) and Phil’s Daughter Renee Tinney (OK), Dan & Carol Scanny (CA), Paul Schefft & Guest Valerie Zavodny (OH), Ramon & Elfriede ‘Yes’ Schuety (MT), Gordon & Margaret Schultz (WI) and Guests Mark & Christine Sulok (Son- in-Law & Daughter), Charles Shockley (IN), Carl & Linda Smith (OK) & Daughter Melissa Kenny, Dave & Di Smith (MI), Tim Spaeth (GA), Charles & Evi ‘Flügel’ Stankich (TX), Ludwig Stroessner (Hof), Ray Szyperski & Son Bill Szyperski (MD), Dean & Shirley Thompson (TX), Francis M.C. & Janet Thompson (CO), John & Inge ‘Koslik’ Traub (MT), Bill Ward (FL), Cecil White (CA), and John Wible (IN).
Forstel & Helga Boostreemam (Middendorf), Achim & Gertraud Siebarth and Martina & Rudi Puhlmann (Lamb).
On Saturday the Hoerath’s, Hamill’s, Middendorf’s, Natalie’s and Niebuhr’s set up the HRA registration area. Sunday’s Registration was delayed a couple hours due to church services being held in the registration room. After registration ended at 5 PM, the HRA Executive Board held their annual reunion meeting. The board approved to recommend to the members at the General Membership Meeting, scheduled Wednesday, the HRA donates $2,000.00 to the Air Force Enlisted Village in Florida, and 1,000 Euro to the St Elizabethan Orphanage in Hof. The site selection committee for the perspective 2014 HRA Reunion Site selected – Colorado Springs, CO; Eugene, OR; and Kansas City, MO, approved. Monday morning we journeyed downtown Hof and met at the Rathaus with Harald Fichtner, Buergermeister of the City of Hof. The mayor welcomed us back to Hof, and Jim Riggin presented the mayor a framed copy of the Hof Reunion Logo. After the welcoming and presentation, the city of Hof treated everyone to Schnitzel Sandwiches, Bier, Wine, and Soda. Everyone had a couple hours for shopping and sightseeing in downtown Hof prior to the buses departing for the Tour of the Naila Brewery. The tour attendees thoroughly enjoyed this tour and as Jim put it – “We may be getting older, but we can still drink some beer (4 Kegs) and I think our table drank one by ourselves.” The tour of the brewery included bier, snacks, and an accordion player name Willi that kept the party alive and entertaining. According to a few members, the Naila Tour was the best tour ever of all reunions held. Tuesday, the tour buses departed the Quality Hotel for Seiffen in Erzgebirge, a city in the old east zone, where they make handmade wooden Christmas ornaments. Seiffen is located just a couple kilometers north of the Czech Republic. On Wednesday, tours to Doebraberg, the Kaserne and Fernweh Park took place. At Doebraberg, the group received a briefing and TV crews from Bayreuth were there to film the visit. At the Kaserne, the same Colonel briefed us during the 2006 Hof Reunion greeted the group; allowed group to walk around Kaserne. The group had a good lunch at the Kaserne Dining Hall. Upon completion of lunch, the buses were off to Fernweh Park for a meeting with Klaus Beer, and tour of the Sign Forest Park. Lots of photos were taken at the park. When the tour ended at Fernweh Park, the group headed back to the Quality Hotel for the HRA General Membership Meeting. Jim Riggin called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. It began with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Jim welcomed all the members and spouses in attendance and thanked Robert Hoerath, Mel Hamill, and Don Riverkamp for coordinating the 2012 Hof Reunion. President Riggin advised the meeting attendees the executive board had recommended two donations for 2012. The first donation was to the Saint Elizabethan Orphanage in Hof for 1,000 Euro. Photos were taken of the presentation to the orphanage. The second was our annual donation to the Air Force Enlisted Village Foundation in Florida,m$2,000.00. Donations approved by members. President Riggins requested the first time reunion attendees to stand and be recognized: Willies & Cathye Ballou, John Lamb, Margit Norwood, Carl & Linda Smith, Tim Spaeth, and John & Inge Traub. Jim introduced 2013 President Elect Bill Ward. Bill presented information about the 2013 HRA Cocoa Beach Reunion. He presented the tentative schedule, room rates, and special hotel offers. All information will be in the January 2013 Hof Connection Newsletter. Bill also provided information on a cruise Don Riverkamp has arranged after the reunion. The cruise is completely separate from reunion, and unrelated to the HRA and members’ personal choice to extend their trip to Florida. Since 2nd Vice President Claude Niebuhr, Site Selection Committee Chairman, was hospitalized just prior to the membership meeting, President Riggin presented the following site locations for the 2014 HRA Reunion locations in the absence of Claude. The site selection ballot will be in the 2013 January Hof Connection Newsletter. The sites are Colorado Springs CO, Eugene OR and Kansas City MO. Next, Election of Executive Board Members for 2013:
The following members were elected by the membership and will hold office through end of 2013 reunion, September 14, 2013:
Jim Riggin recognized the following members/spouses having attended every reunion since 2002. They are Francis & Joann Fukumoto, Robert & Hanna Hoerath, Steve & Donna Murphrey, Jim & Traudl Riggin, Evi Stankich, and Dean & Shirley Thompson. Meeting adjourned at 6:45 PM. Next Group Dinners, 6910th, 6912th, 6915th, and 7307th Dispensary was a dinner buffet at the Quality Hotel; 602nd, 603rd, 606th, GAF, and Hof Civilian Honorary member dinner buffet across the street at the Metzgerei Herpich. Everyone enjoyed themselves. On Thursday, the group toured Bamberg including the city, a cathedral, and had lunch at local restaurants in town where they served Bamberg’s Famous Smoked Bier. After lunch, the group was off to a boat cruise of Bamberg and some shopping before heading back to the Quality Hotel. Friday was a day off for resting, shopping, and/or visiting relatives/friends prior to the evening HRA Banquet at the Theresienstein. Jim Riggin got the night started by recognizing our guests, thanking everyone involved with the reunion. Chaplain Francis Fukumoto conducted grace, and Traudl Riggin sang the American and German National Anthems. Chaplain Fukumoto held Memorial Services for our fallen comrades, assisted by Dave & Karin Natalie, and Dean Thompson. Next up, the German meals, bier, and wine, dancing, and evening entertainment by a German two man band. All in attendance agreed that the entertainment was fantastic and had a super evening. On Saturday morning, a breakfast everyone seemed to hate to see come to an end, was held at the Hof Quality Hotel. The 2012 Hof Reunion Attendees had a fast and furious week that went by too quick. All had a great time and have a week to remember. After the breakfast, attendees scattered – some to Oktoberfest in Munich, others on tours, while some returned to the states. One of the BEST REUNIONS EVER! All are looking forward to seeing a great turnout for our next HRA Reunion at the International Palms Resort in Cocoa Beach, Florida, September 9-14, 2013. Directory: files files -> Answer True False 2 points Question 2 files -> Integer programming and game theory files -> 4 Integer Programming files -> Bpa vehicle Window Repair Scenario #1 task: Procure vehicle window relacement. Objective files -> Pop Warner History files -> North Carolina Inclusion Initiative Mapping Where Children with ieps are Being Served Purpose files -> Fall 2013 Spring 2014 Program Data: Standard 1 Exhibit 4d files -> Hanban – asia society confucius classrooms network 2010 request for proposal files -> Northern England’s set-jetting locations Download 442.5 Kb. Share with your friends:
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