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PRESIDENTS LETTER
2026 San Antonio Reunion
The Reunion in San Antonio is just around the corner. According to our poll and hotel reservation and PayPal reports, we should have another well-attended Reunion. We are expecting between one hundred twenty and one hundred thirty folks. The Banquet and Ladies Lunch along with the trip to the National Museum in Fredericksburg are in place and ready to go. I spoke with hotel yesterday and they are excited to have the Marines at their hotel.
Now let us talk about finances for the reunion. As of last Thursday, we received payments of one hundred two banquet meals (18 meal payments remain outstanding). Thirty Ladies Lunches, which is what we contracted, so if you have not signed up, we need to know if you want to be part of the luncheon. For the Banquet and the Ladies’ Lunch, we must inform the hotel of the total meals we will need by November 2nd. We have already sent $12,290 to the hotel for the meals. That leaves us on the hook for approximately $1,905 for those 18 meals, counting food cost and the service fees + taxes. One more item. We have one bus reserved for our trip to Fredericksburg which holds fifty-four souls. Our poll on the website shows seventy people participating. I know some of you may drive so if you have not paid for the bus and want to go, please let me know so I can plan for your travel.
At Fredericksburg we are visiting the National Museum of the Pacific War. If you want to visit the Museum, even if you drive on your own to Fredericksburg, the discounted rate is available to you. If you want to go to the Museum and have not already paid for a ticket to the Museum, email Tim Dunn by midday Monday October 26th at [email protected].
The Museum cut-off date has passed but they generously agreed to hold open our tickets until Monday. The Museum has asked that each member wear their reunion ID badge/lanyard as our group ID. If you don’t already have a reunion ID badge and lanyard, you may get one at our registration desk when you check in for the reunion (not at the hotel registration desk).
More tidbits to help make your stay more enjoyable:
1.The hotel parking for our group is discounted to $24 per day with in and out privileges. The regular cost per day is $41.
The hotel parking for our group is discounted to $24 per day with in and out privileges. The regular cost per day is $41.2.The breakfast cost is $15 discounted for us from $25. The $15 charge is good for the American Buffet only, if you want to order from the Windows Restaurant menu the cost is at displayed rates on the menu. Identify yourself as with the 2nd Bn 1st Marines Reunion (with your reunion ID badge/lanyard) and you will receive a 10% discount. Breakfast hours are 6:30am–11am
The breakfast cost is $15 discounted for us from $25. The $15 charge is good for the American Buffet only, if you want to order from the Windows Restaurant menu the cost is at displayed rates on the menu. Identify yourself as with the 2nd Bn 1st Marines Reunion (with your reunion ID badge/lanyard) and you will receive a 10% discount. Breakfast hours are 6:30am–11am3.Reservations at the hotel must be made by October 26 to guarantee a room. Our bloc of rooms will be released to the public on October 26th.
Reservations at the hotel must be made by October 26 to guarantee a room. Our bloc of rooms will be released to the public on October 26th.4.The hotel bar is located on the second floor. It closes at 11pm. (It closes early if business is slow)
The hotel bar is located on the second floor. It closes at 11pm. (It closes early if business is slow)5.The Hospitality Room and the registration desk are located on the seventh floor. They will be operational at 9am on October 9th.
The Hospitality Room and the registration desk are located on the seventh floor. They will be operational at 9am on October 9th.6.Laura and Michele will be there again this year to host the luncheon and twist your arm to buy raffle tickets.
Laura and Michele will be there again this year to host the luncheon and twist your arm to buy raffle tickets.The finish line is fast approaching and as always,
you can contact me at [email protected] or 314-477-8800 any time.
The Trustees and Board members are looking forward to seeing y’all and family members soon.
Semper Fi My Brothers
Tony Kilroy
President
October 25, 2026
