Greetings Troopers and Ladies.
By the time you read this it will be SPRING 2006. Isn’t that great? We can finally say Good-bye to a dreary Winter. This brings us close to our reunion. As a matter of fact, the Reunion Committee just  returned from a trip to the Treadway to complete the planning for the reunion. As usual, we received a warm welcome and the hotel staff’s complete cooperation to make sure our gathering will be a success.
      We have made a few changes in the program that should be beneficial. Some late arrivals on Monday do not get a chance to have supper, so before the briefing, we will have some pizzas and coffee sent in to tide you over. You may tap the keg instead of coffee if you so desire.
      We did not want to say anything before, but our patience has been rewarded. The Tioga Downs RaceTrack and Casino will be opening in May and racing starts June 9th. It is an entirely new entity that includes shops and restaurants in addition to the harness racing and video games. It is only 10 minutes down the road. We suggest prepaying your hotel bill before viewing this wonderful new facility.
        When we had finished our meeting with the hotel staff for our June reunion, we sat down to discuss what to do for the reunion in 2007. While the majority had voted to return to the Treadway, there were some comments that we should go someplace else, with one suggesting tours, and one stating, there is nothing to do at the Treadway.
      Experience taught us most members like to just sit and talk, or get together with an old buddy and go off on their own. Still, we listen to all comments and try to have something for everyone. Searching for a new facility and taking the time to visit to inspect it is time consuming and getting more difficult to do.
       It was noted there will be a National Convention next year in OP# 3 our next door neighbor. As of this date, the site selected is in Sevierville,  TN  near  to  Dollywood  and Dolly’s

Stampede Dinner and Show, The Forbidden Caverns, the Louise Mandrell Show and much more. For a new place and something to do, OP# 2 will have their reunion within the National in 2007. There is also the chance that you may meet more old buddies that are not able to come to our Outpost reunion. As time goes on and travel is more difficult, this could be the last national reunion for the Association. We will give you information on the national at our reunion this June.
         Briefly, for our reunion, you are reminded, we arrive on Monday June 26th and depart on Thursday June 29th. The program will have the briefing of activities on Monday night, following pizza and whatever? – Tuesday will be open for attendees to go off on their own for a wine tour or go to the Tioga Downs facility. Shuttles may be available to the Downs. We are still checking on that. Bar-B-Q dinner that night upon return. Wednesday AM will be our Outpost meeting and in the afternoon, drawing for raffle prizes. That night the farewell dinner. Depart the hotel Thursday June 29th.
     We still have a few members who have not paid their $8 dues for 2006. Check the date on your address label. Dues to be sent to the Collector of Dues listed in the first column on page 2. Make dues checks payable to “U.S. Constabulary Association.”  NOT OP# 2
       Checks for OP#2 items on last page [pg. 4] are to be made out to Outpost # 2 U.S. Constabulary and sent to Ed Yetsko… address on last page.
          The Outpost Treasury continues to be in excellent health to keep us financially stable, thanks to our generous donors.  The Outpost officers and I are looking forward to seeing you on June 26th.

GOD BLESS
Fraternally,

Bob Robert L. Franklin
Commander Pro Tem
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Go to OP 2 Reg. form for upcoming reunion

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