Khe Sanh Veterans Association Inc.
Red Clay
Newsletter of the Veterans
who served at Khe Sanh Combat Base,
Hill 950, Hill 881, Hill 861, Hill 861-A, Hill 558
Lang-Vei and Surrounding Area
Issue 49 Spring 2001
Reunion 2001
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In This Issue
Notes from Editor and Board Operation Gold Star
Incoming
Short Rounds Memoirs
Health Matters In
Memoriam
A Sprinkling of your Poetry Charlie-Med
Reunion Schedule of Events
1 July (Sun) & 2 July (Mon)
Many are taking advantage of the
excellent room rates and arriving early to enjoy "Chicagoland." A
Reunion Committee Board of Directors Member will be on hand to welcome early
arrivals.
3 July (Tue)
Preparation & Set-Up: digging
the trenches, filling sandbags, putting up wire. Starting today for KSV
Attendees only: special price Breakfast Buffet & Dinner in Barley's; reduced
prices in Maxie's (beverages & food) & Lobby Bar (beverages)
4 July (Wed)
No group events scheduled. Free
time, sightseeing, unit or committee meetings. The Taste of Chicago will be in
full swing, or visit the National Vietnam Veteran's Museum. Chicago, as well as
communities near the hotel, have excellent fireworks displays,
1330 Board of Directors Meeting #1 (time is approximate, observers welcome)
5 July (Thu.)
1000 Check-In. Registration Desk &
Hospitality Room opens.
1030 Board of Directors Meeting #2
(time is approximate observers welcome)
1400 Welcome Party Barbeque in the
Courtyard (poolside) until dark.
1600 Women's Get-Together (informal)
6 July (Fri)
0900 Honors Event. Valor Awards
Presentation (Note: Hospitality open at 0830 for coffee
1200 Lunch (Location TBA)
1330 Hospitality & Registration
Desk re-open. PX opens.
1500 Vets Get Together."
Healing through humor, Red Clay writing, sharing. Facilitators,
Jim Wodecki, Ernie Spencer, Ray Stubbe.
1500 Women's Get-Together (Suggested
as tentative)
1730 Hospitality Room; Liberty
Commences
7 July (Sat)
0900 Coffee Available-Hospitality
Room (Note Hospitality Room Closed 0945-1300)
1000 General Membership Meeting
commences. Attendance and participation by KSV
members is recommended. Subjects of concern:
by-laws, election of officers and
board members for Term 2001-2003, planning for 2002 & 2003 reunions.
1200-1400
Unit or Group activities, on- or off-site
1400 Workshop: Your concerns.
Questions answered about: PTSD, medical; VA,
Claims and more. Facilitators: Bob Shippen, Charles Berg and a panel of experts.
1800 Khe Sanh Veterans Annual
R&R. Reception & Recognition Banquet.
2001 Honoree: Reverend Ray W Stubbe, Khe Sanh Chaplain, Association Founder,
Guiding Light
1800 Cocktail reception. Cash bar.
1900 Banquet Dinner. Featured
Speaker: Reverend Ray Stubbe, Guest Speaker TBA. Raffle,
Live Music Dancing & Hospitality Room until?? ?
8 July (Sun)
1000 Healing & Remembrance
service: Ray Stubbe & Guest
TBA Transition Board Meeting
1200 Free shuttles to public
transportation. Some flee transportation will be available for sightseeing.