"The Elsie Item" - USS Landing Craft Infantry National Association

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USS Lei NATIONAL ASSN. REUNION APRIL 17-21, 2002 FOUR POINTS RIVERWALK NORTH HOTEL, SAN ANTONIO 12:00pm12:00pm--Wednesday. April 176:00pm Reunion Registration openHospitality Room open throughout the reunion (cash bar available)7:30am8:15am9:00am3:00pm6:30pm-----8:30am5:00pm3:00pm5:00pm11:oopmThursday, April 18Reunion Registration openFREDERICKSBURG TOUR (description follows)CITY TOUR (description follows)Reunion Registration openCASA RIO RESTAURANT (description follows)8:00am8:15am9:00am4:00pm5:45pm-----8:30am5:15pm3:00pm5:00pm10:00pmFriday, April 19Reunion Registration openFREDERICKSBURG TOUR (description follows)CITY TOUR (description follows)Reunion Registration open. Additional hours will be posted atthe reunion, if necessary.DIAMOND W RANCH (description follows)9:00am9:00am5:00pm6:30pm----12:00pmSaturday, April 20Business Meeting for the menLADIES TOUR (description follows)Pictures & Cash BarBanquet, followed by entertainmentSunday, April 21Farewells & DeparturesTOUR DESCRIPTIONSFREDERICKSBURG Thursday, April 18 and Friday, April 19 Board bus for a daytrip to Fredericksburg. Upon arrival at the Lyndon B. Johnson State and National Historic Park, browse through the Visitors Center before boarding the park service tram for a guided tour of the ranch. The tour includes the Old Junction School, the Texas White House, and LBJ Ranchlands, with stops at the Birthplace and the Johnson Family cemetery. After a short ride to Fredericksburg, erijoy lunch at one of several restaurants or delis located on Fredericksburg's downtown Main Street. After lunch, tour the AdmiralNimitz Museum, dedicated to everyone who served in the Pacific under Admiral Nimitz. Walk through theGarden of Peace, a gift from the people of Japan, and stroll down the History Walk of Tanks. The Museumhas just completed a 3.5 acre expansion featuring a Pacific Combat Zone with a PT boat and more! There isshopping nearby on Main Street for those interested. Note: Due to space restrictions, this tour is limited to 100people on Thursday and 200 people on Friday. Reservations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.Thursday: 8:15am board bus, 5:00pm back at hotelFriday: 8:15am board bus, 5:15pm back at hotel$43/Person includes bus, guide, and admissions. Lunch on your own.32
USS LeI NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONlVIElVIBERSHIP INFORlVlATION FORl\1If you are not a member of the USS LCI National Association and would like to join, please complete this form and mail itwith your first year's dues as indicated below:Served'________ RanklRate:_______Address: __________________________________________.________ Zip Code: ____Date of.__________ Telephone: ___._______ E-Mail Address: ___________OccupationIFormerWife'sDues are $10.00 per year, June 1 through May 31. Life Membership: $75.00Make Check payable to:Send to:LSS LCI NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONHoward Clarbol1. Trca~urern Gr;mge RoadTrn\. NY I ') 1XO
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