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The
Corps de Congoleese - Third Annual Reunion
The Corps Reunion for 2008 will
be the 18th, 19th and 20th of
April, 2008. Location is Lake Wateree, South Carolina. Located
in the Midlands of South Carolina, the Reunion site is 12 miles
from historic (Revolutionary War) and steeplechase-rich Camden
and 30 miles from the state capital of Columbia. Within minutes
you can find shopping, touring, horseback riding, and
movie-going opportunities. The area also offers excellent
restaurants, sightseeing and museum opportunities. Riverbanks
Zoo in Columbia, rated one of the nation's ten best, is only an
hour away.
The Midlands area also is only a two-hour's drive to both the
Carolina coast and mountains, as well as a two-hour's drive to
historic Charleston, home of the recently resurrected
Confederate submarine Hunley. Shaw Air Force Base and Fort
Jackson, SC are in the near vicinity for those needing access to
commissaries, post /base exchanges or Class VI facilities.
Early arrivals might consider a day trip to Danville, VA to the
Armored Forces Museum and the M60A2 on display there.
The Corps has rented four houses on the Lake including a Pickle
Palace and Pavilion. We have arranged rentals for early
arrivals on the 15th through the 21st of
April. We have now rented all the houses available and any
additions will be housed in the Corps Guest House (ie the nearby
Ramada Inn). If you have overflow attendees, do not make room
reservations until you check with the Carolina Committee or the
Commander. The Corps CSM has worked discounts at the Ramada,
but only if we rent in a block. Please keep us posted on your
travel plans. Remember if you are flying, make your flight into
the Columbia, SC airport so we can arrange your pickup.
Maps and directions will be provided for anyone utilizing ground
transportation. Our Carolina Crew is doing an outstanding job
and they have all our appreciation. Their meritorious efforts
will not go un-rewarded! The Commander has completed plans for
Saturday night dinner. A big thank you to Bruce and Ana for
hooking the Commander up with Little Pigs Barbecue!.
There is a multitude of activities for your recreation.
Activities (on site or nearby): ON-SITE: Basketball, Horseshoes,
Fishing, Wildlife Viewing, Swimming, Boating, Water-skiing,
Sailing, Jet-skiing. OFF-SITE: Restaurants, Golfing,
Horseback-riding, Shopping, Sightseeing, Tennis
Links to the homes:
http://www.vrbo.com/163703
http://www.vrbo.com/167106
http://www.vrbo.com/94247
http://www.vrbo.com/168736
The Currier Party will be staying at the Laney household. The
Blumish and Sutton families will be staying at their homes and
the Kramer family will be staying at Becky’s son home. All
others will be currently housed in the four vacation rentals.
If you are interested in attending, please email:
commander@13thcongoleese.com
The 18th Welcome Barbecue and Opening Ceremony
The 19th Commander’s Wedding and Corps Award Dinner
The 20th Corps Chapel Service and Sunday Brunch.
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