2ID-KWVA Reunion Events 22-26 April 2010

2ID - KWVA
2010 REUNION EVENTS
22~26 April 2010



REUNION REGISTRATION
Thursday, April 22nd (1:00pm-5:00pm in the Hospitality Room)
Stop by the Hospitality Room to pick up your registration packet and your name badge. Hotel check-in time is 3:00pm. Don’t forget to visit the 2ID-KWVA Supply Room, located adjacent to the Hospitality Room.

GROUP WELCOME RECEPTION
Thursday, April 22nd (6:00pm in the Hospitality Room)
Join your friends for a casual Welcome Reception and hors d’oeuvres in the Hospitality Room. This is a wonderful opportunity to re-connect with your friends and see who is here this year.

EVENT A: SAN ANTONIO SIGHTSEEING & ALAMO TOUR
Friday, April 23rd (9:00am-3:00pm)
Your day begins with a tour of Fort Sam Houston. The U.S. Army has maintained a presence in the Alamo City since 1845. From 1910 until World War II, Fort Sam Houston was the largest Army post in the continental United States. Prominent visitors to the post included Indian Chief Geronimo, who was held there in 1886 before his exile to Florida, and Theodore Roosevelt, who stopped with his men at the base to receive provisions before leaving for Cuba in 1898. Then, board your coach for an informative tour of some of the city’s most popular attractions including a stop at the San Jose Mission, one of the largest in San Antonio, known as the “Queen of Spanish Missions”. There will be time to see the documentary film at the mission and explore the grounds. Then, drive past the San Fernando Cathedral and the Alamodome as you make your way toward the Alamo Plaza, where you will view the award winning IMAX movie presentation “The Price of Freedom” which chronicles the story of the Battle of the Alamo. With fresh images and the story in your mind, you may then proceed to the Alamo itself. See where it all actually happened and walk the hallowed grounds of history. You will have plenty of time to visit the Alamo, have lunch on your own and souvenir shopping around the Alamo Plaza before returning to the hotel.

2ID-KWVA BUSINESS MEETING
Saturday, April 24th (9:00am-11:00am at the Hotel)
The 2ID-KWVA Business Meeting will be held at the hotel. Check at registration for specific room location for the meeting. Pre-registration for this meeting is not necessary.

EVENT B: LUNCH & CRUISE ALONGN THE SAN ANTONIO RIVER WALK
Saturday, April 24th (12:30pm-3:30pm)
Board your private water taxi at the Crowne Plaza Hotel for the short cruise to the Casa Rio Restaurant. You will then enjoy an authentic Mexican Lunch in a beautiful location, sit amongst the colorful umbrellas, and enjoy the serenity and romance of the San Antonio River Walk. This picturesque setting is an ideal location to catch up with your friends. After lunch you will board your exciting riverboat cruise. Your private sightseeing cruise will begin at the restaurant and end at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Don’t miss out!   
Please Note: Space is limited to 120 people for this tour – first come, first served!

UNIT DINNERS
Saturday, April 24th (7:00pm at the Hotel)
Please indicate your Unit [i.e. 23rd Inf/9th Inf/38th Inf/Field Artillery/2nd Engineer] on your reservation form for the annual Unit Dinners to be held at the hotel. Chicken entrée will be served for the Unit Dinners.

FREE DAY
Sunday, April 25th
There is so much to see and do in San Antonio; we are leaving Sunday free for you to tour on your own. You may choose to spend your time enjoying “Fiesta”, a celebration of San Antonio’s rich and diverse cultures. The annual festival is taking place during the 2ID-KWVA Reunion. There are several activities within walking distance of the hotel including music, food, arts & crafts, and much more. Don’t miss the Mercado; a bright beautiful Mexican Market offering unique shops and restaurants. Be sure to pick up a copy of the San Antonio Visitors' and Fiesta Information Guide at registration.

MEMORIAL SERVICE
Sunday, April 25th (3:00pm-4:00pm at the Hotel)
Join together for the Memorial Service. Everyone is invited. Check your itinerary at registration for the room location of the service.

BANQUET DINNER
Sunday, April 25th (7:00pm at the Hotel)
Join your friends for the Banquet Dinner at the hotel. Cocktails will be available from the cash bar at 6:00pm; dinner will be served at 7:00pm. Please make your entrée selection on your reservation form.

TOUR CANCELLATION INSURANCE
Protect yourself from unforeseen expenses caused by sickness, injury or any other causes that impact your travel plans. This insurance enables a refund of Tour & Banquet expenses up until three (3) days before the start of your reunion. If you need to cancel – please call our office immediately (817-251-3551) for a cancellation number. If you have not purchased cancellation insurance all tour and meal money is non-refundable 6 weeks prior to the reunion.

Important Reunion Notes:
~ Tours may be cancelled if a minimum of 30 people per bus is not met. In this case, full refunds will be given.

~ Please understand that a certain amount of walking is necessary from the bus to attractions and in some instances to see the attractions. Please consider your abilities before purchasing tours.

~ Be sure to bring photo identification (like a driver’s license) on all events.

~ All tour times are subject to change. A final itinerary is available at registration.