RAF Upper Heyford Reunion SEPTEMBER 26 th SEPTEMBER 30 th, 2018 Branson, Missouri
The hotel address and reservation phone number is: Branson Grand Plaza Hotel 245 N Wildwood Dr Branson, MO 65616 Phone: (417) 336-6646 Welcome to the 2018 reunion of the RAF Upper Heyford! Please join us and know you will have a wonderful time in sharing the experience with old and new friends. We also welcome family members and friends who would like to attend! Discover a place where convenience meets relaxation! The Branson Grand Plaza Hotel is located in Branson, MO. The Grand Plaza is in the heart of the Branson Entertainment District. Each room has a mini refrigerator, coffee maker, a full-size ironing board and iron, radio alarm clock, hairdryer, phone, and television! The hotel also has free Wi-Fi, indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs, a fitness center, and a game room. The complimentary breakfast buffet is served on the top floor of the hotel so you can sip a cup of hot coffee and savor a variety of delicious breakfast foods while enjoying a beautiful view of the Ozark Mountains. The Grand Plaza is home to two restaurants, The Plaza View Restaurant and Pub on the Plaza. The Plaza View offers a variety of options from a casual lunch to a more upscale night out. Pub on the Plaza offers appetizers, pizza, and beer for a more casual setting to spend time with friends. Be sure to call the hotel directly for your reservations. Tell them you are with the RAF Upper Heyford Reunion to get the discounted rate of $90 plus tax. This includes Breakfast each day and complimentary parking. For more information visit the website at https://bransongrandplaza.com/. Please inform the hotel if you need a handicapped accessible room. Hotel Reservations must be made prior to August 26 th, 2018 to guarantee space and rate. Reservations made after this date will be on a space available basis and the discounted rate will not be guaranteed. Rates are good 3 days before and 3 days after the reunion. We re looking forward to seeing you! 2
Airport Transportation: We are going to set up transportation from the Springfield Airport to Branson. The Springfield Airport is about an hour from Branson. We will have a vehicle available when groups of people are scheduled to come in. This may mean some will have to wait thirty minutes to an hour. If we have 4 or more people at a time we can keep the cost at $30 or less per person (one way). Please complete the information on the registration form so we can get this set up as soon as possible and get information back to you on times and cost. There are flights into Branson, but the majority of the flights go into Springfield. Be sure to check with the airline or your travel agent on the best flight for you. American, Allegiant, Delta, and United serve the Springfield Airport. We ask for your own safety that someone accompanies you on your trip or that you ensure your family is aware of your traveling plans. Please provide us with the name and phone number of someone NOT attending to be contacted in case of emergency. Thank you. Cancellation Refund Policy: Complete refunds will be sent 30 days before the reunion minus $17 of the registration fee per person. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GRANTED AFTER August 26 th, 2018. All tours must achieve the minimum (35) number in order to complete the tour. Gratuities for the driver and guide are included. We need all attendees to understand that the cutoff date of August 26 th, 2018 is primarily to assure the minimum number for tours. IT IS NOT A CUT OFF DATE THAT MEANS YOU CAN NO LONGER SIGN UP FOR THE REUNION. Please be aware that if you decide on-site that you want to take a tour, it will be based on space available on the coach. The hospitality room will be open starting Wednesday and continuing throughout the reunion. 3
AGENDA All tours include transportation, guide (when applicable) and entrance fees. Meals are included only if indicated. Tours will board approximately 15 minutes prior to the departure times listed here. Check signs available at the registration desk in case of changes. September 25, 2018 6:00 pm 7:30 pm Private Dinner Dinner in a private room for those of you who are arriving early. You will be ordering off of the menu at the hotel. Prices range from $9 - $23. September 26, 2018 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Check In 2:00 pm Hospitality Room Open 6:00 pm 7:30 pm Private Dinner Dinner in a private room at the hotel. You will be ordering off of the menu at the hotel. Prices range from $9 - $23. September 27, 2018 8:15 am 3:00 pm Tour #1 $40 Veteran s Memorial Museum, Lunch and Downtown Branson (Includes transportation, admissions, and lunch) 8:45 am 10:30 am Veteran s Memorial Museum This awe inspiring museum will captivate you as you tour though all the great conflicts of the 20 th Century. Starting with World War I and moving forward chronologically you will tour 10 great halls. Each hall features sculptures, murals, and artifacts from each conflict. Each hall has a wall that contains the name of those killed in action. Veteran's Memorial Museum Website 11:00 am 3:00 pm Lunch and Shopping time in downtown Branson Enjoy lunch at Pickin Porch Grill inside the one of a kind Branson Craft Mall! You will have a choice of Turkey Melt, Cheeseburger, Pulled Pork, Chicken Salad Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Salad, or Crispy Chicken Salad. Then enjoy time to shop inside the Craft Mall and downtown Branson. Branson Craft Mall Website 4
7:00 pm 10:00 pm September 28, 2018 1:00 pm 4:30 pm Tour #2 $66 (Includes transportation, dinner, and cruise) Showboat Branson Belle Dinner Cruise Set sail on the Branson Belle around Table Rock Lake with live music, dancing, comedy, magic and a meal! Music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s along with great movie soundtracks like Risky Business, Titanic, and Ghostbusters are all played live by the 4 piece band along with singing and dancing by the master of ceremonies! While the show is going on you can enjoy a 3 course meal! The meal will include Salad, Rolls, Honey Citrus Chicken, Slow Cooked Pot Roast in Gravy, Buttered Sugar Snap Peas with Glazed Carrots, Lemon Berry Ice Cream Pie, with Iced Tea and Coffee. Showboat Branson Belle Website Tour #3 $48 (Includes train ride, admission, and transportation) Branson Scenic Railway Enjoy a 40 mile round trip aboard a vintage passenger train through the scenic Ozark Mountains and along Lake Taneycomo. The narration will point out all of the landmarks, wildlife, and landscape points of interest along the route. Branson Scenic Railway Website Have an early dinner on your own 6:15 pm 9:30 pm September 29, 2018 10:30 am 2:00 pm Tour #4 $42 (Includes transportation and admission) Magnificent Seven Show This variety show features 200 costume changes with 7 decades of your favorite hits being performed by seven amazing performers! Entering their 14th season this is a can t miss show with something for everyone! Magnificent Seven Website Tour #5 $74 (Includes transportation and admission) Sight and Sound Theater Samson Samson is he original superhero! He can defeat entire armies and slay lions, the catch - he must follow the rules, and that is where the trouble begins. The Sight and Sound Theatre boasts a 2,000 seat auditorium with a 300 foot stage that surround the audience on three sides! This show uses state of the art technology and live animals! Sight and Sound Theatre Website 5
5:00 pm Pictures- The photographer will be available for a group picture as well as any small group and couple pictures you want. You can review, order, and pick up your prints on-site. 6:30 9:00 pm Banquet $31 Choice of Prime Rib, Baked Chicken, Golden Fried Shrimp, or Baked Tilapia. Served with house salad, seasonal potatoes, vegetable medley, and dessert. Iced tea, coffee, and water are also provided. September 30, 2018 Check Out 6
Registration DUE AUGUST 26 th RAF Upper Heyford DUE AUGUST 26 th Reunion September 26 th September 30 th, 2018 This name will be used on your Name Badge: First Name Last Name Spouse Guest(s) Address City State Zip Phone Cell Phone Email Years on board 19-19 If coming into Springfield Airport: Airline(Arrival) Arrival Date/Time Flight Number(Arrival) Airline (Departure) Departure Date/Time Flight Number(Departure) Number of Persons X Cost per person = Total Cost Tour #1 Veteran s Museum, Lunch at Pickin Porch Grill, and Downtown Branson Lunch choice: Turkey Melt Cheeseburger Pulled Pork Chicken Salad Sandwich Grilled Chicken Salad Crispy Chicken Salad @ $40.00 = Tour #2 Showboat Branson Belle Dinner Cruise @ $66.00 = Tour #3 Branson Scenic Railway @ $48.00 = Tour #4 Magnificent Seven Show @ $42.00 = Tour #5 Sight and Sound Theatre Samson @ $74.00 = Banquet - Prime Rib @ $31.00 = Baked Chicken @ $31.00 = Golden Fried Shrimp @ $31.00 = Baked Tilapia @ $31.00 = Registration (Each attendee must pay this fee) @ $36.00 = Emergency Contacts(Someone NOT attending the reunion): Name: Phone: Relationship: Name: Phone: Relationship: Please identify any special accommodations you may need: SEND THIS FORM & A CHECK (PAYABLE TO A COMPLETE REUNION ) FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT TO: RAF Upper Heyford Reunion Contact Sherry or Carly at 719.380.1412 c/o A Complete Reunion email us at sherry@acompletereunion.com or PO Box 25806 carly.acompletereunion@gmail.com Colorado Springs, CO 80936 and visit our website at www.acompletereunion.com Refund Policy: Cancellation before August 26 th, 2018 will receive a full refund minus $17.00 processing fee. There will be no refund after that date. All tours must have a minimum number of people per tour. If you register for a tour and do not attend you will NOT receive any refund. You will receive a confirmation letter detailing your selections within 7-10 days of us receiving it.