The Banshee Gazette Dec 2010

VOLUME XII ISSUE 1

AIRBORNE – AIRMOBILE – AIR ASSAULT

Presidents Message

by David Martin

I appreciate everyone’s support in nominating me President of the Association.

If you missed the Reunion in San Antonio you really missed a great time. The San Antonio Riverwalk, Fredericksburg, and Luckenbach, Texas were highlights of our adventures around San Antonio.

I would like to thank Retired Command Sergeant Major Ron Still and Staff Sergeant Herring for their time on Saturday for giving us a tour of LaPointe Hall and the AMEDD Museum. If you have not heard Ft Sam Houston goes under US Airforce control in October of 2010 and will become a Joint Military Base.

Our guest speaker was Ted Acheson who was a Combat Photographer for Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO). Ted provided us with video shoot of B Troop in May 1968.

We were fortunate to have Rod Forty’s nephew Corey Ruell and his wife Desera join us for our Dinner Meeting…Corey was on leave from Operation Iraqi Freedom…Corey thanks for your service!

I would like to express great appreciation to all members that have served in various positions in our Association since our inception in 1997 in Shelbina, Missouri. I think an extra special Thank You should go out to Jim Matthews and Randy Kunkleman for their 12 (yes…twelve) years of service to our Association. I personally worked with both of them for the first eight years since the Association’s was formation as the Vice President of the Association and know the endless hours they have provided to insure the Association’s health and growth.

I hope you all have a wonderful Merry Christmas and Happy New Year…see you in May at Ft. Campbell.

Vice Presidents Message

by Larry Allen

I have been honored for the past two years, to be elected as your Vice President. I am so proud to have served in this unit in Vietnam and even more proud to see the membership in our organization flourish after so many years of being home, from Vietnam. There are still members out there that served with us forty some years ago, that need to be contacted. I have taken this responsibility upon myself to find as many as I possibly can this year. I'm sure it will continue next as well. If you have someone in mind that we need to find, please contact me. I have faith in our president, to keep our organization on the best track possible. And he will. Dave Martin is a man who gets things done. I will work together with him to insure that B Troop 2/17th Cavalry, 101st. Airborne Division Association is a proud and giving organization. The comradely I have seen over the years with this group of veterans is of great reverence. Again I must say how proud I am to be a member of this special group of Vietnam Veterans.

I'm looking forward to seeing all your smiling faces at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky this May, to welcome home our Brothers and Sisters from Afghanistan. Bring your wife, your children or your girl friend, but not all three. See you in May.

2011 Reunion

The 2011 Reunion will be held at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky on May 12- 15^th. We are fortunate to be able to Welcome the Squadron back from a year’s deployment in Afghanistan.

Activities - (Subject to Change)

May 13 – Squadron Golf Tournament

We will have other activities planned if you are not golfing. We know some of

you have not been to or seen the attractions at Ft. Campbell some we will

attempt to have information and maps available to attractions on and off base.

May 14 – Fallen Members Tribute and Memorial Dedication

Squadron Bar-b-que

May 15 – B Troop Business Meeting, LaPointe Scholarship

Endowment Auction, and B Troop 2/17 Cavalry Association Auction

Joseph Guy “Doc” LaPointe Scholarship Endowment at Texas Tech University

by David Martin

We would like to thank everyone that has donated to the Joseph Guy “Doc” LaPointe Scholarship Endowment to date we have donated $14,989.50.

We will begin awarding a $1,000.00 Graduate Scholarship for Vietnam Studies in January for the next 3 years. It is our hopes to continue the growth of the Endowment with donations and auctions so that we can provide this amount in perpetuity. At present we are approximately $10,010.50 under what would need to have in the Endowment to insure this.

Remember that your donations to B Troop 2^nd 17^th Cavalry Association and the Scholarship Endowment are tax deductible.

Concerns with E-mail Address on Website

It was brought up at the Annual Meeting that some people are concerned that your e-mail addresses are posted on the website.

After a lengthy discussion we had not really reached a resolution on this issue since this is a way for others to contact you.

If you do not want your e-mail address listed on the website please send me an e-mail at Banshee694@yahoo.com and I will have it taken off.

Your e-mail will still be available on the latest edition of the B Troop Rooster held by the Association. If someone wants to contact you they will need to e-mail the President of the Association then he or she will e-mail you a copy of their request. Remember to do this we will need your e-mail address which some of you forget to provide us when you change it.

Membership

by Bill Crawford

We are in need of you to join the Association!

We are in the process of updating the various Rosters and will be contacting members to insure we have your correct information.

VA Records Safe Guard

It is to your benefit to get copies of your VA Medical Records every 6 months or year. It is a known fact that Records do get lost in the VA system. If you make sure to request your records through Release Of Information Desk at your local VA you can assure yourself that you will always have a copy of your records if you need them.

Where to send things:

Dues, Endowment Fund Donations and Reunion Registration Fees (any monies)
Randy Kunkleman
2395 N. Conant Road
Elida, OH 45807
419-339-3984
mailto:%20kunkleman@hotmail.com
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David Martin
3018 Hickory Glen Drive
Orange Park, FL 32065
904-505-4218
Banshee694@yahoo.com
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We will begin putting a Banshee Gazette on the web page Blog every 3 months. If you have information to submit for publication please e-mail it to Dave Martin at Banshee694@yahoo.com.

17^th Cavalry Regimental Coat Of Arms

Remembering our Vet's

I was wandered through your well kept Website again - it brings back memories alright !!... Love you all !!

Here is Nov 7!  Please do know that he too is watching you guys lovingly !!

Much Love,

Renata

2011 Reunion Registration Form

Download by   CLICKING HERE
B Troop 2/17 Cavalry Association

2011 Reunion Registration

May 12-15, 2011 Ft. Campbell, Kentucky

Name: ___________________________________

Address: _________________________________

City: ____________________________________

State: ____________________________________

Zip Code: ____________

E-Mail: __________________________________

Registration Fees

Member                                               $50.00           ____________________

Guest (s)                       ______ X     $50.00           ____________________

Membership Dues for 2011              $25.00            ____________________

All Members that are Paid-up prior to the Reunion will receive a Membership Certificate, Membership Card, a B Troop Bumper Sticker and the most current B Troop Roster at the Reunion

Donation to B Troop 2/17 Cav. Assn.                  ____________________

Donation to LaPointe Scholarship Endowment  ____________________

Total Enclosed                                                          ____________________

Hotel Information – we are staying at the Best Western Hotel 4101 Ft. Campbell Blvd. Hopkinsville, Ky

$65.00 per night + tax ($72.41 per night)

Reservations can be made at 270-886-9000 

Group ID Number CG0512 Contact Person: Cassie Dougherty

Make checks payable to B Troop 2/17 Cav Assn and send Registration and payment to:

Randy Kunkleman

2395 N. Conant Road

Elida, Ohio 45807

419-339-3984

If you have any questions Contact Jim Matthews 421-466-3557 jhmatthews1@verizon.net or David Martin 904-505-4218 banshee694@yahoo.com

2011 Reunion Update

2011 Reunion will be at Ft Campbell in May
upon the B Troops return from Afghanistan.

HOTEL INFORMATION:  BEST WESTERN in Hopkinsville, KY

May 12-13, & 14 - Check out May 15th. Costs $65.00 per night + tax (Total $72.41 per night) Complimentary Continental Breakfast every morning. Room key gets an additional 10% off at Applebee's next door. Drink Specials - $1.00 long neck bottles of beer every night.

Those attendees arriving a day or two earlier or staying over a day or two, will get the same room rates for the additional days.

Reservations can be made at Best Western Hopkinsville, KY Phone 270-886-9000 Use group ID number CG0512 Contact person Cassie Dougherty

More information on the reunion itinerary will follow.

Banshee Gazette

This is the proposed location for the new Banshee Gazette entries.  

Watch here for all the latest B Troop 2/17th Cavalry Association News.

Reunion 2011 Plans

2011 Reunion will be at Ft Campbell, KY in May, 2011.   

B Troops active troopers are scheduled to return from Afghanistan sometime in May.  Make your plans now and watch here for more information.

Important: Reunion Update June 2010

June Update: REUNION 2010

Riverwalk Plaza Hotel7 San Antonio. September 9 - 12, 2010

Room Reservations

Call: 1-800-554-4678 and ask for Donnie Carrasco reference Group 3248
Please call Monday - Friday  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

They will provide the same rate one day before and one day after the Reunion

View and print the 2010 Reunion Registration form by   CLICKING HERE

A Peaceful Memorial Day 2010

A Peaceful Memorial Day 2010 to all of you , and a Heartfelt - 'THANK YOU '- For who you all are, and what you did for me & for all of our Freedom !!!

Renata

PS: Little Billy and I went to Arlington yesterday to visit Opa's resting place - here are some pics

REUNION 2010 REGISTRATION FORM

B 2/17^TH CALVARY ASSOCIATION REUNION 2010
REGISTRATION FORM

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - SEPT. 9-10-11-&12, 2010

Riverwalk Plaza Hotel 7 Suites, 100 Villita Street, San Antonio, TX 78205

Reservations – 1-800-554-4678

Room rates: $114.41 (inc. tax) single or double occupancy

There is also a $20.00 (+ tax) parking charge for three days

Reservations must be made before August 10, 2010

REGISTRATION FEES

Member      $75.00 (includes dinner and gift)           $________      size ________

Guest          $75.00(includes dinner and gift)            $________      size________

Guest          $60.00(includes dinner and no gift)       $________     

Additional gifts are $35.00 each ------------------- $________    size________

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED ---------------- $________

(Gifts are embroidered shirts. Please list shirt size for each shirt needed)

Please list any special needs: _________________________________________________

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:

B 2/17 CAV ASSOCIATION

AND MAIL TO:

RANDY KUNKLEMAN

2395 N. CONANT ROAD

ELIDA, OH 45807

Questions:  Jim Matthews: jhmatthews1@verizon.net
                                             412-466-3557 / 412-629-6112   

                    Larry Allen:     bansheeblue@indianvalley.com : 
                                             815-786-6775 / 630-546-8654

                    Bill Crawford:  billc19472@yahoo.com :  
                                             706-769-6838 / 706-207-8368 

Download PDF Registration Form

APRIL Update: 2010 REUNION

REUNION 2010

B TROOP 2/17th CAVALRY ASSOCIATION
RIVERWALK PLAZA HOTEL7 SUITES
100 VILLITA STREET
SAN ANTONIO,TEXAS 78205
reservation 1-800-554-4678

SEPTEMBER 9-10-11-12-2010
ARRIVED SEPTEMBER 9,2010
DEPART SEPTEMBER 12,2010

WE HAVE 50 ROOMS IF WE NEED MORE WE CAN GET THEM.

ROOMS RATES $114.41 WITH TAXES SINGLE/DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
YOU CAN UPGRADE TO KINGSIZE AT $20.00 BASE ON AVAILABILITY

$75.00 per troop with gift
$60.00 per troop without gift

COMPLEMENTARY CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST.
PARKING $20.00 plus taxes 3 NIGHT PACKAGE EVEN IF YOU NOT STAYING AT HOTEL.

RESERVATION NEED TO BE MADE BY AUGUST 10,2010
if you make a reservation and cannot come please make your cancellation 7 day before reunion

welcome reception 5PM September 9,2010
DINNER/MEETING SEPTEMBER 11,2010 6PM UNTIL ...

ANY QUESTION:
JIM MATTHEWS 412-466-3557 H OR 412-629-6112 C
LARRY ALLEN 815-786-6775 H OR 630-546-8654 C
BILL CRAWFORD 706-769-6838 H OR 706-207-8368 C

2010 Reunion Update

Still working on things, but, rooms are down to $115.58 per night.      Sept. 9th till sunday the 12th.  A buffet dinner will be served saturday evening.    Happy Hour at Six with dinner served at seven.  Chicken and roast beef.  The rooms will have two queen size beds.  There will be no bus tours as we will be right on the River Walk.    That's all I have for now.