7th Squadron 17th Air Cavalry Association

A website dedicated to the soldiers of the 7/17th Air Cav, past and present

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Site updated

03/19/2009

Troopers: Please make your hotel and banquet reservations NOW. If you did not receive a brochure, email Lee at parsons.computer@yahoo.com and I will send one. Remember, no money is charged on your hotel reservation until a few days before the reunion.

Reunion 2009

The next reunion for the veterans of the 7/17th is August 12-16th at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida. It is critical that you reserve your room as soon as possible so that the Association is secure in getting the needed block of rooms as well as complimentary facilities and services.

You can make your reservation by clicking HERE or call 1-800-204-7234 and be sure to tell them you are with the 7/17th. The special room rate is $79/night for Aug. 12-16th as well as three days before and three days after; other days can be reserved at a different rate. Remember, no money is collected on your credit card until the reunion!

Visitors Bureau-7/17 web page

The local Visitors Bureau has teamed up with 7/17th Air Cav Association to create a web site where you can learn more about the area and it's attractions. In additioon to info, discounted tickets for venues are available on the site. Just click on the following link to get there:

http://7-17thaircav.orlandomeetinginfo.com/

Golf Outing at Reunion 2009

The golf outing at Grande Pines Golf and Country Club is set for Thursday, August 13, with first tee time at 0930. Our price per person is $45, and by signing up early we can plan ahead and avoid the tax by using our 501c19 tax exempt status.
This includes practice balls on the driving range, 18 holes of golf, and electric carts with fabulous GPS. This Marriott-run course is 1.8 miles south of the Rosen Centre Hotel on International Drive. Public transportation is available. Four tee times are reserved but more can be added later. We need at least 16 players, so sign up as soon as possible by mailing a check with "Golf" in the memo line to Kurt Jackson, 399 Green Creek Dr, Glasgow, KY 42141-6638, or at the latest when you get the brochure in early February.

2008-2009 Association Officers

President	Rich Hefferman	Director- HHT	Chuck Lund
Vice President	Al Bowker	Director- HHT	Kurt Jackson
Past President	Tony Morton	Director- A Troop	Gary Luke
Treasurer	Kurt Jackson	Director- A Troop	James Thurmond
Secretary	Lee Parsons	Director- B Troop	Ron Bath
		Director- B Troop	Stephen James
		Director- C Troop	Bruce Carlson
		Director- C Troop	John Basile
		Director- D Troop	Edd Garrison
		Director- D Troop	Donald Schoenemann

Scholarship Fund

Congratulations and thanks to everyone who helped us reach our initial goal of $10,000! The scholarship administrators, AAAA, matched those funds in 2004, and we awarded our first scholarship in 2005.

We have now awarded our fourth $1,000 scholarship, and our remaining balance is about $27,800.
But we aren't finished. We're growing the fund so we can increase our scholarships in the future. Please make your donation to this important project.

To qualify for our scholarship, applicants must be family of a deceased member of the 7/17th Air Cav, or a family member of an active member of the Association. Students can also qualify for other Quad-A scholarships by being a member of that organization for two consecutive years.

Now you can donate to the Scholarship Fund by sending a check to Kurt Jackson, 399 Green Creek Dr, Glasgow, KY 42141. Be sure to mark it "Scholarship" in the comments section.

To be a part of the committee or for more information, please contact Barry at b.speare@att.net

Guidons available from Diane Speare

Diane Speare has been manufacturing guidons for our members. They are $60 including shipping and $5 goes to the scholarship fund. These are made of very durable Sportcloth to withstand the elements. To order yours, contact Barry at b.speare@att.net

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