Headquarters:Renaissance St. Louis Suites Hotel
827 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63101
Make your own reservations: 1-800-HOTELS-1 (or 314-621-9700)
Specify Group Code M-3L11AJ

Room reservations received after the reservation cut-off date of August 11 will be confirmed on a space-available basis at the best available rate at the time you make the reservation.

The Hotel:The Renaissance is located on Washington Avenue in downtown St. Louis and is home to trendy boutiques, loft living, restaurants, and nightlife activities. You will have access to the nearby Edward Jones Dome (St. Louis Rams Football), the Gateway Arch and the Cardinals will be playing in town. Their website http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/stldt-renaissance-st-louis-grand-and-suites-hotel/   gives you more information on the hotel amenities. Room rates of $98/guest room plus 16% tax. Rates will apply three days prior to and 3 days following the reunion.

The City:St. Louis has a multitude of activities close to downtown. Forest Park (larger than N.Y.'s Central Park) is home to the famous St. Louis Zoo (free entry), the fourth largest science museum/planetarium, & the Missouri Historical Museum.

Within walking distance of the Renaissance is the newest attraction, City Museum, perfect for kids of all ages. Walking into the school bus balanced on the edge of the roof or riding the Ferris wheel on the roof means this "ain't your stodgy museum".

Varied events are held at Soldier's Memorial also located in downtown St. Louis. Jefferson Barracks and Cemetery is a short ride from downtown. The Barracks were established in 1826. Lots to see on guided tours.

Daily tours are available at the home of Anheuser Busch Brewery. The Clydesdale horses can be found at fascinating Grant's Farm.

Event:Scott Air Force Base is located just across the Mississippi River in Belleville, IL. SAFB is operated by the 375th Air Mobility Wing. SAFB is also home to the Air Force Reserve Commands 932d Airlift Wing and the IL Air National Guard 126th Air Refueling Wing.

Major Tom Jackson, pilot of a KC-135r Stratotanker, will give us an ultimate up close view & discuss this impressive plane. The KC-135r has provided aerial refueling capability for over 50 years. The KC-135r can refuel two planes at one time. We are planning a luncheon on the airbase.

SAFB is also home to USTRANSCOM. You will think you are on a movie set; huge screens everywhere as SAFB is the single manager of America's global defense transportation system. They are tasked to coordinate people and transportation assets to allow the U. S. to project and sustain forces globally.

Note:SAFB does not finalize particulars until 2011 so events may vary slightly. SAFB also hosts the Midwest Air Show on Labor Day Weekend. Event is free.

Our reunion will end with Jim Terry showing a film of and discussing Lynn Daker's trip to the Philippines to locate his downed plane off-shore at Negros Island. The purpose of the trip was to give closure to the family of S/Sgt Chatigny, the turret gunner who was unable to exit the plane. This was Lynn Daker's final item on his bucket list as he felt responsibility for the lives of all his crew members.

More activities are planned and will be shared in the March newsletter along with pricing for the various activities, events and banquet.
Hosted by Diane (Daker) Brauer and Jan Daker
319-360-6463