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LAST CALL FOR BRANSON!The long-awaited Branson reunion is just aroundthe corner and we wanted to give everyone onemore chance to get those registrations in, so weare repeating the information and registrationforms from the last issue.The beautiful Radisson Hotel in Branson,Missouri, is our destination and an excitingprogram of shows, excursions, and greatopportunities for once again sharing the comradeshipof your LCI shipmates awaits you.For several years our members who have beento Branson have been urging us to hold areunion there because of the exciting mix ofgreat shows and special attention given toveterans’ groups. Now the rest of us who havenot yet been there will have the opportunityto find out what they have been raving about!There were many attractions to choose from,and you may want to take in some others onyour own; but we think that the ones we havelined up are among the best. We’ll enjoy theYakov Smirnoff Theater, a dinner cruise aboardthe showboat Branson Belle, visit the Veterans’Memorial Museum, take in the Soji TabuchiTheater and, while the men are conductingtheir business session, the ladies will visitSilver Dollar City. Of course, we will also holdour Memorial Service and enjoy a fine banquetfollowed by very special entertainment!Home grown! Connie Mulherin will organizeand direct our very own home-talent LCIReview! See page 26 for more information onhow you can be a part of the entertainmentscene in Branson!Of course, the hospitality room will be openthroughout the reunion and will offer a fineplace for sitting and reminiscing with yourfriends and shipmates.The dates are May 16th through 20th and allinformation and registration forms are on thefollowing pages.Early registration is urged to be sure that space atthe hotel and for all the shows is available!4