Schedule for 2007 reunion as of July 28th 2007

6 August – Monday INFIL

0900 - 1500 - Registration. Holiday Inn Lobby 

1400 – 1500 – Introductory Yoga for stress relief & PTSD (Dogwood)

1700-2330 - Hospitality Room (Azalea Room)

1700-UTC – Regimental mass tactical jump, Fryar Drop Zone

0900-2330 - Hospitality Room (Azalea Room and Dogwood Room)

1700-2300 - Beer Garden open

7 August - Tuesday - Official start of 75th RRA reunion

0600-0730 – Regimental PT, Peden Field

0900-1500 – Registration, Holiday Inn Lobby, Unit Activities, Tour Columbus,

0900 – 1000 – Introductory Yoga for Stress Relief & PTSD (Dogwood)

1000-1400 – Ranger Competitions, Main Post

1000-1400 – Static Displays, Open House – 3/75 Barracks complex

1400-UTC – Boxing & Combatitives finals, Lawson Airfield, Hanger 301

1600 – 1700 – Steve Johnson- Ft. Thomas PTSD Program & hoe to develop

                               Proactive habits

0900-2330 - Hospitality Room (Azalea Room and Dogwood Room)

1000-2300 - Beer Garden open 

  ** Other activities, open schedules

8 August – Wednesday

0900-1500 – Registration, Holiday Inn Lobby

0900 – 1000 – Introductory Yoga for Stress Relief & PTSD (Dogwood)

1030-1200 – Distinguished/Honorary member of the 75th Ranger Rgt Induction Ceremony, Building 4 (Infantry Hall).

1330-1530 - Ranger Hall of Fame Ceremony, Marshall Auditorium, Infantry Hall

1700 – UTC – No host BBQ & sports award ceremonies, Hanger 2492 LAAF

Entertainment available, pay as you go.

0900-2330 - Hospitality Room (Azalea Room only)

1200-2300 - Beer Garden open

** Other activities, open schedules

9 August – Thursday

0900-1500 – Registration, Holiday Inn Lobby

0800 – 0900 - Introductory Yoga for Stress Relief & PTSD (Dogwood)

0900 – 1000 Patience Mason seminar on PTSD (Dogwood)

1100-UTC – Memorial Service, Ranger Memorial, Ft Benning.

1300 – 1400 - Steve Johnson- Ft. Thomas PTSD Program & how to develop

                               Proactive habits

1700 – 1730 – Awards Ceremony, Ranger Memorial

1800-UTC - 75th Ranger Regiment Change of Command, York Field

                        Regimental Commander’s Reception     

0900-2330 - Hospitality Room  (Azalea and Dogwood Rooms)

1200-2300 - Beer Garden open

** Other activities, open schedules

10 August -  Friday

0900-1500 – Registration, Holiday Inn Lobby

0900 – 1015 - Introductory Yoga for Stress Relief & PTSD (Dogwood)

1030 – UTC – Patience Mason Seminar on PTSD  (Dogwood)

1300 – UTC – Bob Mason (Author of Chickenhawk) seminar on writing about

                              Military experiences            

0900-2330 - Hospitality Room  (Azalea and Dogwood Rooms)

1200-2300 - Beer Garden open

** Other activities, open schedules

11 August – Saturday

0900 – 1015 - Introductory Yoga for Stress Relief & PTSD (Dogwood)

*1000-1200 - Association Business Meeting, Azalea Room (Regular members    only)

1015 -1200 - Presentation by Patience Mason to the wives – SO’s in Dogwood

1200-1400 - Board Of Directors meeting in Dogwood room

1200-1700 - Hospitality Room (Azalea)

1200-1700 - Beer Garden open

*1800-2300 - Association Banquet at Columbus Convention and Trade Center Sycamore Room, dress is casual. Speaker – Joe Galloway.

12 August - Sunday - end of 75thRRA reunion

0900-1200 - Hospitality Room (Azalea)

1000-1600 - Beer Garden open

NOTE - * Denotes key events for which maximum participation is requested.

This schedule is flexible and is subject to change.  If you want a room scheduled for a unit meeting or if you have any additions or changes to this schedule, contact me immediately for scheduling.  A few vans are being rented by the Assn. for transportation; space is on a first come basis.

** Open activities include the following:

**Bicycling along the river walk.

**Horseback riding.

**Introduction to yoga & stress reduction for spouses.

**Introduction to yoga & stress reduction for veterans.

**Patience Mason will be giving her seminar on coping with the effects of PTSD. She will also be available to answer questions and discuss issues. Times TBA.

** Seminars on Vets benefits & navigating the VA. Times TBA

As more information comes available, up dates will be noted here . . . stay tuned!

This page was updated July 28, 2007