Date: May 6, 2008

USS Tulare upcoming reunion Branson Mo.
Information: Reunion set for November 7,2009 thru Nov.11,2009

Lodging : contact Marilyn Harper (sales director) most employees will be able to take reservations for the USS Tulare reunion. Contract number 8406
The Branson Towers
236 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway
Branson, MO. 65619
Telephone 1-800-683-1122 (book using 800 number only)

USS Tulare group rate $80.00 per room plus tax: occupancy tax is 11%; flat parking lot. Indoor pool; Continental breakfast; Restaurant on premises; group rate available for longer stay if desired, on individual basis; inquire when booking; free group photo.

Booking closes six months before veterans week 2009. Upgraded room available for those who desire to have more than two per room or have special needs.

• Free lunch for veterans at Celebration City Nov.6-10 (ticket required).
• Parade at 11 a.m. Veterans Day (Do the Tulare attendees want to be in parade?)
• Web sites to check : Branson Veterans .com for info on free shows and vet. Reduced rate shows. Branson.com and Branson Towers .com
• Banquet room available at hotel for 60 people. If a larger group desires a banquet we will book another facility for the banquet.

Please respond to Royce (Sammy) Baugh, email: Royce.baugh@gmail.com or phone 719-873-5286 or Sam Schrock Samslodge@atcjet.net or to the USS Tulare web page (Ed Mersich does a great job as web master) we need to keep up to date on the number that plan to attend. If you plan on coming to Branson and would desire one banquet for our group. Meal price at the Towers would range from $16 to $25 which includes a 20% gratuity. Please keep us informed. All contacts will report to Sam Schrock or Ed Mersich (web master) Sightseeing buses available that hold 40 people. Please tell us if you desire to be on the sight seeing bus. The cost is yet to be determined. Dress warm for it can be very cool in Branson that time of the year. Please contact all Tulare crew Members you can and pass along this info. Zaba Search.com and People Finders .com might help you find lost shipmates.

Thanks to Sammy Baugh for this update.