It’s That Time Again!
Join us at the Combat Control Association’s 2008 Reunion!
There’s a Show & Tell, a BBQ, a Golf Tournament, some Poker, a Memorial, the Business Meeting, and the Banquet. And of course, the Hospitality Room and Country Store will be up and running. It all begins the 29th of October.
There is plenty of “socializing” time in the schedule so groups can get together to do something like lunch, dinner or a side-trip. It’s up to each group to plan and organize their own mini-event, but we’ll try to help as much as we can. Just tell us what the plan is and who your POC will be.
Special Tactics Training Display
The newly activated Special Tactics Training Squadron will host a display and briefings on ST equipment and techniques at the Crate Center. Come see the latest gadgets & toys being used by CCT/PJs/SOWT and tour the new STTS compound and facilities.
CCA Barbeque
After you’ve been impressed by the men and equipment at the STTS there will be a barbeque at the Hurlburt Picnic Area. It’s located on the south side of Hwy 98 across from the end of the Hurlburt runway. You don’t have to sign on the base to go to the barbeque. The hospitality suite and registration will be temporarily relocated to the picnic area during this event
The rest of Thursday is yours to socialize, shop, or just wander on the beach.
CCA Golf Tournament
The tournament kicks off bright and early Friday at the Gator Lakes Golf Course on Hurlburt. It will be a best-ball, four-man team event using a modified shot-gun start. The tournament will be followed by a buffet for the golfers at the course Club House.
There is plenty of “socializing” time in the schedule so groups can get together to do something like lunch, dinner or a side-trip. It’s up to each group to plan and organize their own mini-event, but we’ll try to help as much as we can. Just tell us what the plan is and who your POC will be.
Special Tactics Training Display
The newly activated Special Tactics Training Squadron will host a display and briefings on ST equipment and techniques at the Crate Center. Come see the latest gadgets & toys being used by CCT/PJs/SOWT and tour the new STTS compound and facilities.
CCA Barbeque
After you’ve been impressed by the men and equipment at the STTS there will be a barbeque at the Hurlburt Picnic Area. It’s located on the south side of Hwy 98 across from the end of the Hurlburt runway. You don’t have to sign on the base to go to the barbeque. The hospitality suite and registration will be temporarily relocated to the picnic area during this event
The rest of Thursday is yours to socialize, shop, or just wander on the beach.
CCA Golf Tournament
The tournament kicks off bright and early Friday at the Gator Lakes Golf Course on Hurlburt. It will be a best-ball, four-man team event using a modified shot-gun start. The tournament will be followed by a buffet for the golfers at the course Club House.
Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament
We’re trying to put together a Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament at the Ramada Inn on Friday evening. This is in honor of our fallen CCT brother, TSgt Will Jefferson. The tournament proceeds will go to the SOWF and the CCA Memorial and Social Funds. An entry fee will be established to play. A pay as you go bar will be available to purchase your favorite beverage.
If you’re not a golfer or poker player then Friday is yours. The hospitality suite will be open starting around noon. And there are plenty of things to see and do in the Ft Walton Beach/Destin/Pensacola area.
CCA Memorial
Saturday events start with the CCA Memorial at the Hurlburt Air Park at 1000. The featured speaker will be Col Bradley P. Thompson, Commander, 720th Special Tactics Group and CCA Life Member.
Annual Association Business Meeting
At 1300 on Saturday, the annual business meeting takes place at the Ramada. It is regular members only and the doors will shut at 1255. So get there early please.
CCA Banquet
We’re trying to put together a Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament at the Ramada Inn on Friday evening. This is in honor of our fallen CCT brother, TSgt Will Jefferson. The tournament proceeds will go to the SOWF and the CCA Memorial and Social Funds. An entry fee will be established to play. A pay as you go bar will be available to purchase your favorite beverage.
If you’re not a golfer or poker player then Friday is yours. The hospitality suite will be open starting around noon. And there are plenty of things to see and do in the Ft Walton Beach/Destin/Pensacola area.
CCA Memorial
Saturday events start with the CCA Memorial at the Hurlburt Air Park at 1000. The featured speaker will be Col Bradley P. Thompson, Commander, 720th Special Tactics Group and CCA Life Member.
Annual Association Business Meeting
At 1300 on Saturday, the annual business meeting takes place at the Ramada. It is regular members only and the doors will shut at 1255. So get there early please.
CCA Banquet
You can begin checking in for the Reunion banquet at 1700 at the Ramada. There’s a pay-as-you-go cocktail hour starting at 1730 and the banquet will start promptly at 1830. It’s a buffet style meal again this year with a variety of items sure to meet everyone’s tastes. The highlight of this year’s banquet will be the induction of Major General Robert Patterson, USAF, Retired, as the fifth Honorary Life Member of the CCA.
Reunion Site
Ramada Plaza Beach Resort on Okaloosa Island
1500 Miracle Strip Parkway
Ft. Walton Beach, Florida 32548
To reserve a room for the reunion you must call the Ramada direct and make your own reservations. The phone numbers are:
800-874-8962 Toll-Free Registration
850-243-9161 Local (During business hrs)
We have group daily rates again this year. They are:
Standard $79 + tax
Courtyard $92 + tax
Pool Side $96 + tax
Beach Side $99 + tax
Tax rate is 11% (6% sales and 5% occupancy)
Indicate you are with the CCA group to get the preferred rate. It is important you reserve your room in this block so we get credit toward our agreement with the hotel.
To get the preferred rate your reservations must be made by October 1, 2008
Payment information from the Ramada:
All reservations must be guaranteed by credit card, which will be charged immediately. Individual reservations may be cancelled without penalty up to 72 hours prior to 4:00 pm on the date of arrival.
Payment at checkout can be made in the form of credit card, cash or travelers checks. Personal checks will not be accepted for final payment.
Transportation
Fly into Ft Walton Beach or Pensacola, Airport. Pensacola often has the best price. It’s an hour or so drive to the hotel from Pensacola or 30 minutes from the Okaloosa Regional Airport. Rental cars are readily available at both.
If you aren’t active duty or a retiree you will need to be signed on the base at Hurlburt for the three reunion events being held there. Just let us know and we’ll make arrangements to get you on base.
Hospitality Suite Donations
As at previous reunions, donations will gladly be accepted before-hand or in the hospitality suite for the “Buy a Beverage for Your Comrades” fund that helps with the cost of the refreshments being served. We’ve even added a line on the registration form if you want to make an advance donation to this popular fund.
The Reunion Fee
There’s always some confusion about who pays the reunion fee and what it is used for. The fee applies to all (members, non-members, and their guests) who attend any of the reunion festivities. It is used to help cover the administrative costs of putting on the reunion, not to buy the refreshments. It’s not a donation. So, even if all you plan to do during the reunion is hang out at the hospitality suite or play in the golf tournament or poker tournament, you still have to stop at registration, sign up, and pay the fee.
Reunion Schedule
(Start times are still subject to change)
Wednesday – 29 October 2008 - Arrival Day
Registration 1200 – 1800
Hospitality Suite 1600 – 2200
Ramada Plaza Beach Resort on Okaloosa Island
1500 Miracle Strip Parkway
Ft. Walton Beach, Florida 32548
To reserve a room for the reunion you must call the Ramada direct and make your own reservations. The phone numbers are:
800-874-8962 Toll-Free Registration
850-243-9161 Local (During business hrs)
We have group daily rates again this year. They are:
Standard $79 + tax
Courtyard $92 + tax
Pool Side $96 + tax
Beach Side $99 + tax
Tax rate is 11% (6% sales and 5% occupancy)
Indicate you are with the CCA group to get the preferred rate. It is important you reserve your room in this block so we get credit toward our agreement with the hotel.
To get the preferred rate your reservations must be made by October 1, 2008
Payment information from the Ramada:
All reservations must be guaranteed by credit card, which will be charged immediately. Individual reservations may be cancelled without penalty up to 72 hours prior to 4:00 pm on the date of arrival.
Payment at checkout can be made in the form of credit card, cash or travelers checks. Personal checks will not be accepted for final payment.
Transportation
Fly into Ft Walton Beach or Pensacola, Airport. Pensacola often has the best price. It’s an hour or so drive to the hotel from Pensacola or 30 minutes from the Okaloosa Regional Airport. Rental cars are readily available at both.
If you aren’t active duty or a retiree you will need to be signed on the base at Hurlburt for the three reunion events being held there. Just let us know and we’ll make arrangements to get you on base.
Hospitality Suite Donations
As at previous reunions, donations will gladly be accepted before-hand or in the hospitality suite for the “Buy a Beverage for Your Comrades” fund that helps with the cost of the refreshments being served. We’ve even added a line on the registration form if you want to make an advance donation to this popular fund.
The Reunion Fee
There’s always some confusion about who pays the reunion fee and what it is used for. The fee applies to all (members, non-members, and their guests) who attend any of the reunion festivities. It is used to help cover the administrative costs of putting on the reunion, not to buy the refreshments. It’s not a donation. So, even if all you plan to do during the reunion is hang out at the hospitality suite or play in the golf tournament or poker tournament, you still have to stop at registration, sign up, and pay the fee.
Reunion Schedule
(Start times are still subject to change)
Wednesday – 29 October 2008 - Arrival Day
Registration 1200 – 1800
Hospitality Suite 1600 – 2200
Thursday – 30 October 2008
1000 – Special Tactics Display & Brief – CASTC
1300 – CCA Barbeque – Hurlburt Picnic Area
Cost: $15 per person
Registration 1000-1800
Hospitality Suite 1700 – 2200
Country Store 1600 – 2000
Friday – 31 October 2008
0800 – Golf Tournament – Gator Lakes Course
Cost: $50 per person (includes Buffet)
1700 – Poker Tournament – Ramada Inn
Registration 1200 – 2200
Hospitality Suite 1200 – 2200
Country Store 1200 – 2000
Saturday – 1 November 2008
1000 – CCT Memorial Service – Hurlburt Airpark
1300 – CCA Business Meeting – Ramada Inn
1700 – Banquet Check-In Starts
1730 – Cocktail hour – Ramada Inn
Pay as you go bar
1830 – CCA Banquet – Ramada Inn
Cost: $45 per person
Registration 0900 – 1200
Hospitality Suite 1500 – 1730 & After Banquet
Country Store 1200 – 1700 & After Banquet
Sunday - 2 November 2008 - Departure Day
__________________________
Come celebrate another year of life with us! We’ll have good times, good food, and plenty of
“There I was!”
1000 – Special Tactics Display & Brief – CASTC
1300 – CCA Barbeque – Hurlburt Picnic Area
Cost: $15 per person
Registration 1000-1800
Hospitality Suite 1700 – 2200
Country Store 1600 – 2000
Friday – 31 October 2008
0800 – Golf Tournament – Gator Lakes Course
Cost: $50 per person (includes Buffet)
1700 – Poker Tournament – Ramada Inn
Registration 1200 – 2200
Hospitality Suite 1200 – 2200
Country Store 1200 – 2000
Saturday – 1 November 2008
1000 – CCT Memorial Service – Hurlburt Airpark
1300 – CCA Business Meeting – Ramada Inn
1700 – Banquet Check-In Starts
1730 – Cocktail hour – Ramada Inn
Pay as you go bar
1830 – CCA Banquet – Ramada Inn
Cost: $45 per person
Registration 0900 – 1200
Hospitality Suite 1500 – 1730 & After Banquet
Country Store 1200 – 1700 & After Banquet
Sunday - 2 November 2008 - Departure Day
__________________________
Come celebrate another year of life with us! We’ll have good times, good food, and plenty of
“There I was!”
