Hotel

The Radisson Hotel is located about three miles west of US-65 off of MO 76 at:
   • 120 S. Wildwood Dr.
   • Branson, MO  65616

Room rates are $79 per night plus tax.  Suites are single bedroom only and the number is limited.  Adjoining guest rooms are available.  The committee recommends making reservations early because we could only block 200 rooms for this convention.

This figure is based on activity of the two previous conventions.

Call:  417-335-5767 or 888-566-5290 and ask for the reservation department; specify that you are with the Fleet Reserve Association.

If you experience trouble call or email Norm Combs at 816-847-6562. The hotel does not offer complimentary shuttle service.

Getting There

Flying:
You have five basic choices for getting from the airport to the hotel and back:
 1. Upon arrival at the Springfield-Branson Regional Airport - rent a car.
 2. Bum a ride.
 3. Pool a Branson Yellow Cab for $80 one way - maximum of four occupants.
 4. Pool a Branson Gray Line Bus for $80 one way. These can handle from 24 to 52 passengers
 5. Take the Branson Shuttle.

 Call in advance:
 417-336-6769 • Yellow Cab
 417-334-5463 • Gray Line
 417-335-4466 • Branson Shuttle
 800-237-4466 • toll free all three

Driving:
Find US-65 in Missouri or Arkansas and go to Branson.  Take MO Hwy-76 west three miles; turn south on Green Mountain or Wildwood.  You’re there!

Journal/Booster Roll

The Committee plans to publish a journal.  Rates for the Journal ads are:

   • Back cover ........ $250
   • Inside front ......  225
   • Inside back .......  225
   • Full page .........  150
   • Half page .........   80
   • Quarter page ......   45
   • Eighth page .......   25
   • Business cards ....   20

Booster Roll is whatever you think your name is worth.  Send ads and Booster Roll names along with payment to:

  Chairman, 81st FRA Nat’l Conv.
  Journal & Booster Roll
  1008 SW Foxtail Dr.
  Grain Valley, MO  64029-9110

Meals

• Meal Reservations Form

Schedule

Monday, 22 September
  - Golf
  - Golf awards dinner

Tuesday 23 September
  - Pre-Convention BOD Meetings

Wednesday 24 September
  - Joint Opening Ceremonies
  - PNP Luncheons
  - RP, RPE, RVP Luncheons
  - 1st Business Sessions
  - Welcome Aboard

Thursday 25 September
  - Committee Meetings
  - PRP Luncheons
  - Business Sessions

Friday 26 September
  - Business Sessions
  - LA FRA NP Luncheon
  - Business Sessions

Saturday 27 September
  - Business Sessions
  - Installation Rehearsal
  - Joint Installation of Officers
  - Banquet & Grand Ball

Sunday 28 September
  - Post-Convention BOD Meetings

Other

ELECTRIC SCOOTERS ... Scooters can be rented from Lakeland Pharmacy at $110 per week.  There is a $10 charge for delivery.  Call Dan Priest at 417-336-4701 for details.

BEAUTY SALON ... The nearest and most accessible beauty salon is 1 Hair Place located in the mall between WalMart and Jubilee Foods on the other side of the Andy Williams Moon River Theater which is next door to the hotel.  For an appointment call Emilee Taylor, or whoever answers the phone, at 417-334-4247

VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT ... Interviewers will be on hand during the convention to record oral statements of some of our shipmates concerning their military experiences.  This program comes under the auspices of the Library of Congress to preserve history which is being lost due to the deaths of hundreds of veterans monthly.  Those shipmates interested in telling their stories should contact PRPNC Dave Combs upon arrival.