Reunion 2011 Columbus, GA
Reunion 2011 will be held August 11-14th at the Columbus Marriott and Doubletree hotels in Columbus, GA.
Reunion Coordinator is LTG Sam Wetzel, assisted by Dale Mills and John Cornelson
Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau
Print Registration Document
(please note you cannot submit registration forms on line - they must be printed and mailed)
Day One (Thursday, Aug 11)
Golf Scramble
Golf Scramble we will play early morning Thursday August 11, 2011
It is usually in the 90's and humid in Columbus in August, so arrive on Wednesday
Contact Sam Wetzel if interested in playing
Registration Desk 0800 - 2300
Hospitality Suite 0800 - 2300
Breakfast 0600
Welcome Reception - Columbus Convention and Trade Center
(located across the street from the Marriott)
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Georgia Southern Hospitality
Buffet Dinner
Tossed Garden Salad, Fresh Fruit Salad
Southern Fried Catfish, Golden Fried Chicken
Cheese Grits, Whipped Buttered Potatoes
Green Bean Almondine, Buttered Baby Carrots
Rolls, Buter, Cornbread
Pecan Pie, Baked Peach Cobbler
Iced Water, Iced Tea, Coffee
Cash Bar
Day Two (Friday, Aug 12)
Registration Desk 0800 - 2300
Hospitality Suite - 0800 - 2300
Breakfast 0600
0700 - Bus to the Parade Ground at the National Infantry Museum
0800 - Basic Trainee Graduation
short walk to the Monument 100 yards
1000 - Polar Bear Monument Dedication
walk back to the National Infantry Museum (golf carts are available for
those requiring assistance)
1100 - 1600 National Infantry Museum Tour, Imax Theater and Lunch
Buffet Lunch
Tossed Garden Salad, Corn and Cherry Tomato Salad
Smoked Inside Round with Carmalized Onion
Grilled Chicken Monterey with Southwest Marinara
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Glazed Carrot, Green Beans Almondine
Fresh baked rolls
Assorted Cakes and Pies
Tea, Water, Coffee
1600 - Busses depart for Marriott
(plan on arriving Aug 11 or you will miss the Friday activities)
Day Three (Saturday, Aug 13)
Registration Desk
Hospitality Suite
0800 Memorial Service - Convention and Trade Center
followed by
Association Annual General Membership Meeting
1000 - Bus tour of Fort Benning to include
lunch with the Troops
1500 - Busses return to Marriott
1730 - Bus to the National Infantry Museum Grand Hall
1800 - Cocktails - Cash Bar
1900 - Banquet
2000 - Shanghai Bowl Ceremony
2030 - DJ
2200 - Busses depart for Marriott
Buffet meal includes bottles of white and red wine on each table
House Tossed Salad, Caesar Salad
Fresh Salmon in a Lemon Caper Butter jus
Grilled Chicken with Sundried Tomatoes, Goat Cheese and Olives
Roast Baron of Beef with Au Jus and Condiments
Braised Carrots in Lemon
Smashed Roasted New Potatoes with Sour Cream and Chives
French Green Beans
Creamy Pecan Delight, Coconut Cake, Banana Chocolate Almond Raisin Bread Pudding
Tea, Water, Coffee
Day Four (Sunday, Aug 14)
Departures
Hotel Information
The Marriott will be the reunion headquarters
Columbus Marriott
800 Front Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901
Reservations: 1-800-455-9261, 706-324-1800
$91.00 plus tax.
Free Columbus Airport Shuttle Bus, Free Parking, Restaurant in Hotel,
Pool, High Speed Internet Access in rooms, 24 hour Business Center, Fitness Center
Room rate is good for 3 days before and 3 days after reunion dates
Group Rate Code 31st Infantry
Room rate is for single or double occupancy.
Doubletree
5351 Sidney Simons Blvd 31904, Columbus, GA
Tel: 706-327-6868
$91.00 plus tax
Free Shuttle bus between hotels
Airport and Transportation
For those guests that are flying - you may want to consider the Atlanta airport as opposed to the Columbus airport. The fare will most likely be lower flying to Atlanta.
Groom Transport Shuttle (Bus) from Atlanta Airport to Columbus for $59 roundtrip plus $10 for a drop off at the Marriott Hotel, our 31st Infantry Reunion Hotel.
Groom runs every half hour, 15 after and 15 before the hour. Just across the street from baggage claim in Atlanta.
This service is highly recommended by the Reunion Coordinator, Sam Wetzel.