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The Octofoil, January/February/March 2015 College of the Holy Cross CrossWorks The Octofoil Special Collections 1-1-2015 The Octofoil, January/February/March 2015 Ninth Infantry Division Association Follow this and additional works at: https://crossworks.holycross.edu/octofoil Part of the Military and Veterans Studies Commons, Military History Commons, Social History Commons, and the United States History Commons Recommended Citation Ninth Infantry Division Association, "The Octofoil, January/February/March 2015" (2015). The Octofoil. 396. https://crossworks.holycross.edu/octofoil/396 This Newsletter is brought to you for free and open access by the Special Collections at CrossWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Octofoil by an authorized administrator of CrossWorks. Jan. -Feb. -Mar., 2015 Volume L, No. 1 President’s Message Greetings to members and friends of The Ninth Infantry Division Associa- tion. In a few months we will meet in Warwick, Rhode Island for our 70th Annual Reunion. There is still time to register and request hotel reservations if you Inside this issue: have not already done so. The registration form is on page 12 in this issue of The Octofoil. Tip of the Hat 2 Clare Irwin and her staff of competent volunteers are putting the finishing touches on what I think will be a memorable reunion. The Saturday trip to Friends of Fr. Connors Fd. 2 the Ninth Infantry Division Memorial located on the grounds of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Worcester, Massachusetts will be a highlight of our 70th Reunion. Please don’t miss it, especial- 2015 Reunion Information 3- ly if you have not yet seen the memorial since it has been refurbished. 4 Officers will be elected during a business meeting. Take this opportunity to select competent per- Combat Uniforms 5 sons from the membership to manage the business of the association by volunteering to serve on the nominating committee, or give your suggestions and nominations to the Chair of the Nominat- Ninety’s Club 6 ing Committee. Mail Call 6 I’m looking forward to seeing many of you in Warwick, Rhode Island on July 24th through the 26th of this year. Remagen 70th Anniversary 8 Paul Schumacher, President The Ninth Infantry Division Association Battle of the Bulge 9 Reunion Registration Form 12 Treasurer’s Report The balance in all accounts as of March 1, 2015 is as follows: General Fund $27,093.07 Octofoil $6,533.50 Octofoil Library Project (OLP) $689.59 Memorial Fund (Tip of the Hat) $2,730.00 OUR MISSION Friends of Father Connor (FFCF) $201.94 This Association is formed by Reunion (Insurance Fund) $5,000.00 the officers and men of the 9th Infantry Division in order to Reunion 2013 $1,685.63 perpetuate the memory of our fallen comrades, to preserve Reunion 2014 $4,279.71 the esprit de corps of the Divi- sion, to assist in promoting an Reunion 2015 $800.00 everlasting world peace exclu- sively by means of educational activities and to serve as an TOTAL $49,013.44 information bureau to former members of the 9th Infantry Respectfully submitted, Division. Mary Cooper, Treasurer TIP OF THE HAT THE OCTOFOIL We thank the following members and friends for The official publication of The Ninth Infantry Division remembering the Memorial Fund and our buddies who have Association Inc.. Published four times yearly, January - answered their last Roll Call. March; April - June; July - September; October - December. Material for publication must be received by the publisher according to the following schedule: Note: Please make checks payable to: December 20 for the January publication The Ninth Infantry Division Association March 20 for the April publication June 20 for the July publication Paul Schumacher in grateful remembrance of Walter Victor September 20 for the October publication and John Baswell. Walter served in the 60th Infantry Regiment and in an Ordnance Company. But he is best remembered as the One year subscription fee is twenty dollars ($20.00) and official photographer for the Association and was seen at reunions must be sent to the publisher by check or money order as far back as I can recollect. John was a Vice President and a made payable to: Governor on the Board of Governors of the Ninth Infantry Division The Ninth Infantry Division Association. Association. Both Walter and John graciously performed duties and fulfilled requests that were of significant benefit to the Send payment to: Publisher, The Octofoil Association. Their presence is missed by all of us. Theda Ray Marilyn L. Martin in memory of Lucille Andrews (wife of William Andrews, 26th FAB). They were both members of the Ninth and would both come to the reunions and were very active in the Michigan Chapter. The Ninth Infantry Division Association Inc. is a registered 501(c)19 Veterans’ Organization of the Internal Revenue Code in a determination letter issued in January 1948. Con- Send to: Mary Cooper tributions are tax deductible. Volume L Number 1 January-February- March, 2015 Don’t Forget! Friends of Father Connors Fund The current balance in the FFCF is $201.94. If you have not yet paid your membership Continued contributions for maintenance and dues or renewed your Octofoil subscription for lighting expenses would be greatly appreciated. - July 1, 2015 June 30, 2016, time is running short! Membership and subscription If you would like to donate please make your check forms are provided on the last page of payable to: The Ninth Infantry Division Association. Please note in the memo section of the check “FFCF” and send to : this newsletter. Be sure to note the membership year on the memo line of your check. Mary Cooper, Treasurer 2 The Ninth Infantry Division Association th 70 Reunion Warwick, Rhode Island th th July 24 – 27 , 2015 Hello from the 2015 Reunion Committee! Our plans are well underway and July is right around the corner. Please read on for important reminders and updates regarding reunion registration and hotel information. The registration cost for reunion events and activities (hotel room not included) is $300.00 per person. If you plan to attend the reunion and have not yet sent in a deposit of $100.00 per person, ($50.00 non-refundable, per person) the registration form can be found on page 12 of this issue of The Octofoil. Send your registration form and check to the address noted on the form. The deposit is due immediately. For those who have already sent a deposit but not the final payment, you do not need to fill out another registration form. Simply send the final payment in an envelope to the address noted on the registration form and a receipt verifying your payment will be re- turned to you promptly. st Please note that all final payments MUST BE RECEIVED by June 1 , 2015. Important Room Reservation Information: th Our 70 Reunion is taking place at the Crowne Plaza at the Crossings 801 Greenwich Avenue Warwick, Rhode Island 02886 Direct Reservations: (401) 732-6000 If you have not yet booked your hotel rooms, call the Crowne Plaza at the Crossings in Warwick directly during normal working hours to make your reservations at (401) 732-6000. Calling the hotel directly may be more efficient than booking online or with Cen- tral Reservations. Our group rate is $109.00 +13% RI tax per night. When booking your room(s), use the three letter code NID or Ninth Infantry Division to identify your affiliation with the Ninth Infantry Division Association. Please note that rates cannot be adjusted at check-in or check-out for guests who fail to identify their affiliation when making reservations. Reservations must be th made with the hotel before June 24 , 2015 to receive the above room rate. After this date, the hotel will not guarantee this th rate or the availability of a room. It is highly recommended that you reserve your room(s) now. Do not wait until June 24 , the cut off date of our room block. The Crowne Plaza is a very busy hotel and is booking up quickly for this summer. If you are planning to check in earlier than rd th Thursday, July 23 or departing later than the morning of Monday July 27 , room availability will be hit or miss. Alternate arrange- ments are available; for information and assistance in booking nights on either side of the reunion proper, call or email Clare Irwin at th (PLEASE NOTE: rooms for Thursday the 23rd, Friday the 24th, Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26 are available and being held for us until the cut-off date of June 24th.) The Crowne Plaza at the Crossings offers a complimentary shuttle for transportation from TF Green Airport to the Hotel. After picking up your luggage in the baggage claim area, please use the courtesy phone located at the information booth to call the hotel. You may also use your cell phone to call if you prefer. The pick- up area is the outer lane outside of the baggage claim area. You do not need to make reservations for the shuttle ahead of time. If you are traveling by car, the Crowne Plaza offers complimentary parking. Reunion Highlights On Friday evening, we will dine at the hotel while we say hello and reconnect with friends and family. Our menu will include sever- al regional specialties for a taste of Southern New England cooking. Later, join us in the Hospitality Room for refreshments, snacks and conversation. Saturday morning will be busy with the General Business Meeting from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. After lunch on your own, we will meet in the hotel lobby promptly at 2:00 p.m.
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