7th Armored Division Association
62nd Annual Reunion
September 11-14, 2008
Holiday Inn Select Opryland Airport
Nashville, TN
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Roll out the barrel. We'll have a barrel of fun.
Roll out the barrel. We've got the blues on the run.
Zing! Boom! Tararre! Ring out a song of good cheer.
Now's the time to roll the barrel, 'cause the gang's all here.


Contents of this Web Page
  • Association Membership Information
  • Reunion Itinerary and Forms
  • Reunion Hotel and Other Lodging Information
  • Previous Reunion Locations

  • Join the 7th Armored Division Association

    Membership includes a subscription to the valuable quarterly newsletter "Workshop News".

    7th Armored Division Association
    292 Scott Swamp Drive
    Farmington, CT 06032-3116

    or via e-mail at
    CMHIG58@sbcglobal.net

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    REUNION FORMS, ITINERARY & TOUR DESCRIPTIONS

    Forms
    (except hotel registration form which is in the hotel section below)
    Jackpot and Dues Form

    Click here for Jackpot and Dues Form. -- MAIL TO THE ASSOCIATION.

    Print out and mail the Jackpot and Dues form to the 7th Armored Division Association at the address on the form.
    DO NOT mail the Jackpot and Dues form to Armed Forces Reunions, Inc.

    Reunion and Activity Registration

    Now Two Ways to Register: Online or by Postal Mail

    1. For online registration via credit card at the Armed Forces Reunions web site, for a $6 added convenience fee, click here. (This is a secure web site that requires that you create a user ID and password.)

    2. For registration by postal mail, click here for the Reunion and Activity Registration Form. -- MAIL TO ARMED FORCES REUNIONS.

      Print out and mail the Activity Registration Form to Armed Forces Reunions, Inc at the address on the form. See below for a description of the tours.
      DO NOT mail Activity Registration Form to the 7th Armored Division Association.

    CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY FOR ARMED FORCES REUNIONS, INC.

    For attendees canceling reunion activities prior to the August 8, 2008 cut-off date, Armed Forces Reunions, Inc. (AFR) shall process a full refund less the non-refundable AFR registration fee ($10 per person). Attendees canceling reunion activities after the cut off date will be refunded to the fullest extent that AFR's vendor commitments and guarantees will allow, less the non refundable AFR registration fee. Cancellations will only be taken Monday through Friday from 9:00am until 5:00pm Eastern Standard Time, excluding holidays. Please call (757) 625-6401 to cancel reunion activities and obtain a cancellation code. Refunds processed 4-6 weeks after reunion.

    Cancelling your hotel reservation does not cancel your reunion activities.


    REUNION ITINERARY

    Thursday, September 11

    1:00pm – 6:00pm Reunion Registration open - Hospitality Room Open
    2:00pm – 4:00pm Board of Director's Meeting
    5:00pm – 7:00PM President's Reception
    Dinner on your own

    Friday, September 12
    8:00am – 8:30am Reunion Registration continues
    9:00am - 2:00pm CITY TOUR (see description)
    3:00pm - 4:30pm General Business Meeting
    3:00pm – 4:00pm Reunion Registration continues - Additional time will be added, if needed.
    3:00pm – 4:00pm Hospitality Room Open
    4:30pm - 5:30pm Dinner Buffet
    7:00pm - 11:00pm GRAND OLE OPRY (see description)

    Saturday, September 13
    9:00am – 10:00am General Bill Hour
    9:00am – 10:00am Hospitality Room open
    11:00am – 3:00pm GENERAL JACKSON LUNCH CRUISE (See Description)
    4:00pm – 5:00pm Banquet Seating will be assigned by the Assn. At the registration desk
    4:00pm - Honor Guard Rehearsal
    Dinner and evening on your own

    Sunday, September 14
    9:30am – 10:30am Memorial Service
    11:00am – 12:00pm Protestant Service
    11:00am – 12:00pm Catholic Service
    11:00am – 12:00pm Hospitality Room open
    ***FREE DAY TO EXPLORE NASHVILLE ON YOUR OWN
    5:00pm - 6:00pm Cocktail Hour
    6:00pm - 10:00pm Banquet

    Monday, September 15
    Farewells and departures


    TOUR DESCRIPTIONS

    CITY TOUR
    Friday, September 12

    Begin a tour of Nashville with trained professional guides who will entertain your group with interesting facts, colorful, legends and amusing anecdotes of Nashville and her people. Drive by the Governor's Mansion, as well as homes of several well-known personalities such as Tammy Wynette, Ronnie Milsap, and Minnie Pearl. Drive through Centennial Park and view the Parthenon, a full-scale replica of the original in Greece. Visit the Ryman Auditorium where Grand Ole Opry got its start. Originally a church, the Ryman is now home to numerous musical productions. Stop on 2nd Ave. for lunch on your own at one of several restaurants. Consider Market Street Brewery, Big River Grill, Hard Rock Cafe, or the Wild Horse Saloon.

    9:00am board bus, 2:00pm back at hotel.
    $45/Person includes bus, guide, and admission. Lunch on your own.

    GRAND OLE OPRY
    Friday, September 12

    Board bus for the Grand Ole Opry. Country's grandest show begins: a live country music radio program that is aired from the Grand Ole Opry House. The Opry has not missed a Saturday broadcast since it began in 1925: it is the longest-running live radio show in the world. Sit back and enjoy an American Institution at its entertaining best.

    7:00pm board bus, 11:00pm back at hotel.
    $64/Person includes bus, escort and show.

    GENERAL JACKSON LUNCH CRUISE
    Friday, September 13

    Board bus for the General Jackson Riverboat, the world's largest showboat. Enjoy a full buffet lunch as you cruise up the Cumberland River to downtown Nashville, 14 miles round trip. You'll also be treated to true hand-clappin', toe-tappin' Nashville entertainment.

    1:00am board bus. 3:00pm back at hotel.
    $84/Person includes bus, escort, and lunch cruise.
    NOTE: Depending on seat selection, the price may change.

    General Information for All Tours

    Driver and Escort gratuities are not included in the tour prices. Please plan to be at the bus boarding area at least five minutes prior to the scheduled time. Unless otherwise noted, all tours require a minimum of thirty people.

    CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
    FOR ARMED FORCES REUNIONS, INC.

    For attendees canceling reunion activities prior to the August 8, 2008 cut-off date, Armed Forces Reunions, Inc. (AFR) shall process a full refund less the non-refundable AFR registration fee ($10 per person). Attendees canceling reunion activities after the cut off date will be refunded to the fullest extent that AFR's vendor commitments and guarantees will allow, less the non refundable AFR registration fee. Cancellations will only be taken Monday through Friday from 9:00am until 5:00pm Eastern Standard Time, excluding holidays. Please call (757) 625-6401 to cancel reunion activities and obtain a cancellation code. Refunds processed 4-6 weeks after reunion.

    Cancelling your hotel reservation does not cancel your reunion activities.

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    REUNION HOTEL AND OTHER LODGING INFORMATION

    Holiday Inn Select Opryland Airport
    2200 Elm Hill Pike
    Nashville, TN 37214
    1-615-883-9770

    Click here for hotel registration form.

    Hotel Information

    The Holiday Inn Select-Opryland/Airport is located at 2200 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN 37214, just minutes from the Nashville International Airport (BNA). The Holiday Inn Select offers 385 spacious guest rooms each with coffee maker, color TV with cable channels, hairdryer, iron, and ironing board. Guest can also enjoy the hotels dry sauna, whirlpool, indoor pool, and onsite exercise facility. Handicapped and non-smoking rooms are subject to availability. Please request these special accommodations when making your hotel reservation. Parking for registered guest is complimentary.

    Check-in is at 3:00pm and check-out is at 12 noon. Jackson's Veranda serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner offering a variety of menu selections and weekday lunch buffets featuring a cook-to-order pasta station and traditional southern entrees. Room service is also available from 6:00am to 11:00pm.

    The hotel provides a complimentary shuttle to and from the Nashville International Airport (BNA) that runs every 20 minutes. You may want to consider other transportation, as space is limited on courtesy services. More information is available at the ground transportation level in the Airport Terminal.

    The hotel has limited parking space available for guests with RV's. Should you require full hook-ups, please call Nashville KOA at (615) 889-0286, Nashville's Jellystone Park at (615) 889-4225, or Two Rivers Campground at (615) 883-8559. Ask for information, reservations, and directions to determine which is best for you. Parks recommend reservations be made immediately due to limited space and availability.

    Should you need to rent a wheelchair for the reunion, ScootAround rents both manual and power wheel chairs by the day and week. Please call their toll free number at (888) 441-7575 for details.

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    PREVIOUS REUNION LOCATIONS

    1. 1947-Fort Meade, MD
    2. 1948-Pittsburgh, PA
    3. 1949-New York, NY
    4. 1950-Detroit, MI
    5. 1951-Chicago, IL
    6. 1952-Philadelphia, PA
    7. 1953-Newark, NJ
    8. 1954-Detroit, MI
    9. 1955-New Orleans, LA
    10. 1956-Cleveland, OH
    11. 1957-NewYork, NY
    12. 1958-Pittsburgh. PA
    13. 1959-Washington, DC
    14. 1960-New Orleans, LA
    15. 1961-Philadelphia, PA
    16. 1962-Detroit, MI
    17. 1963-New York, NY
    18. 1964-Cleveland, OH
    19. 1965-Winston-Salem, NC
    20. 1966-New Orleans, LA
    21. 1967-Milwaukee, WI
    22. 1968-Cincinnati, OH
    23. 1969-Miami Beach, FL
    24. 1970-Albany, NY
    25. 1971-Chicago, IL
    26. 1972-Winston-Salem, NC
    27. 1973-St. Louis, MO
    28. 1974-Harrisburg, PA
    29. 1975-Louisville, KY
    30. 1976-Atlanta, GA
    31. 1977-Pittsburgh, PA
    32. 1978-Hartford, CT
    33. 1979-Kansas City, MO
    34. 1980-Williamsburg, VA
    35. 1981-Nashville, TN
    36. 1982-New Orleans, LA
    37. 1983-Boston, MA
    38. 1984-Winston-Salem, NC
    39. 1985-Cincinnati, OH
    40. 1986-Harrisburg, PA
    41. 1987-St. Louis, MO
    42. 1988-Charleston, SC
    43. 1989-Louisville, KY
    44. 1990-Anaheim, CA
    45. 1991-Baltimore, MD
    46. 1992-Nashville, TN
    47. 1993-Indianapolis, IN
    48. 1994-Williamsburg, VA
    49. 1995-Colorado Springs, CO
    50. 1996-Louisville, KY
    51. 1997-Las Vegas, NV
    52. 1998-Valley Forge, PA
    53. 1999-Knoxville, TN
    54. 2000-Springfield, MO
    55. 2001-Charleston, SC
    56. 2002-San Antonio, TX
    57. 2003-Fort Mitchell, KY
    58. 2004-Harrisburg, PA
    59. 2005-Washington, DC
    60. 2006-Louisville, KY
    61. 2007-Virginia Beach, VA
    62. 2008-Nashville, TN

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