Charlie Company 1969 - 1970 Reunion
Montana Welcomes
The Charlie Ranger’s Company 1969-1970
We look forward to seeing all of you here in Big Sky Montana for the 2009 Charlie Rangers Company Reunion.
The date and location have been chosen,
so now all we need to know is if you plan to attend!
Please
e-mail Wally McManigle at
lonewolf@3rivers.net
and/or Toby Chaffin at
tchaffin_pbg@bellsouth.net
so further plans can be set into motion.
Airport: Great Falls, Montana
All major Car Rentals are available on-site
Location: Great Falls, Montana
Dates: September 11th-13th, 2009
Hotel: Best Western Heritage Inn
1700 Fox Farm Road
Great Falls, Montana 59404
406-761-1900
www.bestwestern.com/prop_27029
When booking please mention Charlie Rangers Company Reunion
Reservations must be made before August 31st, 2009
to receive the
block discount.
The rate quote for rooms is $82.99 plus a 7% bed tax
We have arranged to have a hospitality area.
A few of the amenities offered at the Best Western include:
Free Shuttle Service to and from the Great Falls Airport,
Indoor Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna and Fitness Room,
Casino - Sports Bar, Gift Shop and Willow Creek Steak House.
Their web-site has their full service overview, virtual tour, plus
local weather, area information and attractions.
Private Campgrounds, RV Parks:
Dick’s RV Park 406-452-0333 Great Falls
I-15 Exit 278, ¼ mile to Exit 0, follow blue signs
This park is within a few blocks of the hotel
Great Falls KOA Kampground 406-727-3191 or 800-562-6584
SE of town at 10th Ave S & 51st Street
http://www.koa.com/where/mt/26153/
This park is about 5 miles from the hotel – very nice
There are also 2 more great campsites 20 miles from Great Falls:
Fort Ponderosa Campground 406-277-3232
20 miles South of Great Falls 1 mile off US 87/89 by Belt, MT
The Wally McManigle Yard 648 Armington Road, Belt, Montana
amenities include: an extension cord, cold beer & good company.
For more Montana and local information check out these sites:
http://www.greatfallsmt.net/visitor/index.htm
http://visitmt.com/
Please feel free to contact us at any time
Wally & Lynda McManigle 406-277-4421 cell 406-868-9337
(8/19/09)
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Battalion Reunion 2010
The 5th/60th Association will reunite in
the Wichita Kansas Airport Marriott
June 17th to June 20th 2010.
Mark your calendars….
Specifics to follow but these are the dates
(6/18/09)
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Mobile Riverine Force Reunion:
5th/60th members fly the flag at the MRFA reunion held In Indianapolis in early September 2007.
Left to Right: Wayne Parrish, Ron Mayville, Jim Deister, Lee Alley, Gary Jackman, Charlie Taylor, William Metzler and Jim Harrier.
photo courtesy of Ghislaine Mayville.
William Metzler, Wayne Parrish, Charlie Taylor and Lee Alley share a laugh with our Donut Dollie friend, Emily Strange.
photo courtesy of Ghislaine Mayville.
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Bandido Charlie Reunion:
58 Bandidos and Associate Bandidos attended the recent 1st Division reunion to honor Larry Garner. This was the largest Company sized contingent at the reunion.
Left to Right: Harriett Longo, Larry's widow; Christine Garner, Larry's daughter; Bonnie Garner, Larry's sister; Michael Garner, Larry's son; Jon Garner, Larry's brother, Charlie Taylor, and Jon's wife, Nancy.
photo courtesy of Al Herrera 1st/16th.1st ID
Left to Right: Jon Garner, Nancy Garner, Ken Costich, Bandido Charlie Association President; Al Herrera, Phil Greenwell, former BCA President; Christine Garner, and Harriett Longo
photo courtesy of Al Herrera 1st/16th.1st ID
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St Louis Reunion
Lee Alley Welcomes the Attendees
photo courtesy of Barney Tharp
Bill Presley and Metz work the Registration Desk
photo courtesy of Barney Tharp
Curtis Hatterman joins us at the Reunion
photo courtesy of Barbara Bedell
Gwyndell Holloway, Jim Deister and Jim Cole discuss Cudgel
photo courtesy of Barney Tharp
Charlie Rangers at the General Session
photo courtesy of Barney Tharp
Tom Norton - Dan Spencer - Harvey Shapiro - Hector Villarreal
photo courtesy of Harvey Shapiro
Charlie Rangers display a Variety of Hairstyles
photo courtesy of Barney Tharp
Alan Kisling gives the Battalion History
photo courtesy of Barbara Bedell
Dan Seal describes his Ocean Cruise
photo courtesy of Barbara Bedell
We come from all over
photo courtesy of Barbara Bedell
Tim Koeneman - Tom Norton - Harvey Shapiro
photo courtesy of Harvey Shapiro
Jean Cooper addresses the "Companions" Luncheon
photo courtesy of Barbara Bedell
Doug Bates with "The Dollies"
photo courtesy of Barbara Bedell
Headquarters Company
Back Row: Bob Dornhecker - Tim Koeneman - Marshall Huckaby - Teddy Erickson
Middle Row: Tom O'Brien - Stuart Villee - Delner Newsome - Dan Spencer
Seated: Harvey Shapiro - Tom Norton - Hector Villarreal - Ken Sundberg
photo courtesy of Harvey Shapiro
Harry and Dolly Warren cuddle at the Banquet
photo courtesy of Barney Tharp
The "Missing Man" table at the Banquet
photo courtesy of Barbara Bedell
Lee Alley presents the Distinguished Service Award to Garry Cooper
photo courtesy of Barbara Bedell
Marge Connors, Sherry Taylor, Emily Strange and Barb Hager perform "Incoming"
photo courtesy of Barbara Bedell
The Association Officers - Metz - Lee Alley - Alan Kisling - Toby Chaffin
photo courtesy of Barbara Bedell
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Reunion 2004
Date:
June 17-20,
2004
Location:
Dallas, Texas
Hotel:
Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport Marriott North
Alpha Company
photo courtesy of Barney Tharp
Association member Doug Bates (seated behind green table)
selling his book Circles Around the Sun at the reunion.
photo
courtesy of Barney Tharp
President Lee Alley talking to our Historian, Alan Kisling, after Alan's
outstanding 5th Battalion history presentation at the reunion.
photo courtesy of Barney Tharp
Location map showing where the attendees came from across the globe.
photo courtesy of
Barney Tharp
Thanks to everyone who came and helped make
it a success.
The
Memories....
