Fox Division News - Fall, 2002
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FOX NEWS
FALL
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NORFOLK:
Although our numbers were
small,
we had another great time. Cadden, Hufford, Page, Ray,
Richards, and Schneider plus
newcomer Loren Rainboth ( Fox 1955-58) and
wife Zahna. The Rainboth's
came all the way from Gold Beach, Oregon for their first reunion. Son
Matthew joined us for the Sunday Banquet.
Originally scheduled only to deliver a greeting from
President Bush, he was called upon to serve when the
guest speaker Lt. Duane Thurin
was unable to attend due to severe illness.
Upon returning home we had a message from
Ralph Spears that while packing for the trip
Gerry fell and received a sprained foot
including broken bones , halting their trip of course. And just prior
to our leaving for the East Coast Don Spencer
notified me he had to postpone due to colon surgery. Tough luck,
Gerry and Don. We'll see you at the next Fox gathering. (Update
on Spencer-a few cancer cells were found so there will be
further surgery on November 17 to insure it's all removed. Don is
definitely upbeat. Our prayers are with you
Don ).
Norfolk was an interesting location, with much to
see and do. Good turnout with about 318 for the Sunday banquet.
FOX 2003:
Russ and
Stella Daniels will be moving to South Dakota yet
this year, and offered to host the Fox in the Rapid City/Badlands/Mt.
Rushmore area. Despite my efforts to take up the Daniels' offer the
gang was determined that 2003 will be in BRANSON. So
be it. The power of the spouse prevails!
So here's the deal:
Sheri has booked 10 rooms at the Branson,
Missouri Settle Inn Resort & Conference Center,
for
September 22-24
(Monday-Wednesday). Arrive Monday, depart Thursday
the 25th. Rate is $70.07 with tax. That rate will apply for the
day(s) immediately before/after our dates if rooms are
available. We'll be signing a contract shortly for the room block
and hospitality room. After that you can call in your reservation.
Should be ok to call by November 20. The Settle Inn offers many
amenities including breakfast and a morning show. We will be
arranging for a group dinner, one group show or excursion, and
whatever else we can come up with. Otherwise, free time. And we'll
have literature available for those interested. Suggestions and
recommendations about what to see and do in Branson are encouraged!
If you're sure you'll attend, or maybe, or even
just thinking about it it's important you make a reservation
EARLY ( 1-800-677-6906, contact is Judy). There
is no cost for that phone call, and no cost if you decide to
cancel later. We can always decrease our room block number , but
it's difficult to increase if we need more. And we do need to
know registration numbers well in advance in order to be able to
arrange group activities. Certainly by March 1 at the
latest, and preferably earlier. As we've done before,
after March 1 info mailings will go only to those
showing interest, or possible interest, in joining us. You can do
that by making your reservation directly with the Settle Inn, or
contacting me, or Sheri at 816-331-0292.
SICK BAY UPDATE:
Jim Hix reports he's doing
just fine despite loss of about 30% of heart pumping function. Been
doing some traveling and trying not to slow down too much, except he
knows when he needs to do so. Helen Hontz
provided an update that's she's about to start cardiac rehab now that
her hip is good. Lots of naps and reading. She says it's exciting
going from one rehab to another. Yeah, I bet! Best of everything to
both of you, and others we may not know about.
DUES:
We're
currently
ok financially but your dues do give us
an indication of your interest in keeping up with news of your friends
and shipmates. If you're not interested we'll appreciate knowing that
also so you don't get unwanted mail, and we can save the publishing
and mailing expense.
2002 paid-ups are : Casbeer; Chandler;
Daniels; Enoc; Ferguson; Hickey; Page; Ray; Richards;
Schneider; Spencer; Waclaw; West. Thanks
fellows. Please send your 2003 dues to Carl Ray: 5100 60th
St, Lot S4, Bradenton,
FL. 34203.
OH YES
, almost forget---the 2004 U.S.S.
Rochester reunion will be in San
Diego!
THAT'S IT
for now.
Roland "Moose" Schneider
989-652-2086
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