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USS HECTOR REUNION – BRANSON, MISSOURI
SEPTEMBER 25–29, 2024
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of those who have registered to attend the
reunion may be found at the bottom of this
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NEW (2/21/24) FUN
THINGS TO DO IN BRANSON:
Big Cedar’s Top of the Rock will
be an exciting combination of outdoor adventure and
regional history
with admission to both the Lost Canyon Cave & Nature
Trail and the Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum.
Branson Landing - 1.5-mile boardwalk along Lake Taneycomo;
walk to the town square and view the water feature
that displays the merging of water, fire, light &
music. Stop by Smith Creek Moonshine and enjoy free
samples.
Beyond the Lens is a pop culture interactive museum that
is fun for all ages; Titanic Museum.
Though we are best known for our live music shows,
we have three pristine lakes, championship
golf, and miles of hiking trails
Branson.com recommended that attendees
check out their website www.Branson.com
for shows in Sept.
FREE THINGS TO DO IN BRANSON
Shepherd of Hills Fish Hatchery and Table Rock Lake Dam,
Dewey Short's Visitor Center
Branson Landing - 1.5-mile boardwalk along Lake
Taneycomo; The water feature
in the town square displays the merging of water, fire,
light & music. Stop by
Smith Creek Moonshine and enjoy free samples.
Tour historic downtown Branson. The Discovery
Trolley takes regular 15-minute
loops through downtown Branson.
Branson Centennial Museum, the history of the Ozarks and
Branson.
Dick’s 5 &10
Explore College of the Ozarks. Each student
works 15 hours a week to earn
tuition. Walking paths, a pond with swans, and a
student operated 1880s
gristmill. Ralph Foster Museum ($5) Gaetz Tractor
Museum.
Hamner Variety Theater hosts a Sunday morning
service.
Branson Craft Mall, most time live music is
performing @ the Pickin Porch, and a
variety of local art and flavor.
Window Shopping @ Grand Village, Tanger Outlet
Mall, Branson Meadows
Numerous hiking trails, Lakeside Wilderness, White
River Trail System, Ruth and
Paul Henning Park to name a few.
Branson Ferris Wheel ($12.99)
Visit the Horses in their stalls @ the Dolly
Stampede Theater
Check out Branson.com Shows that are
playing in September on www.branson.com
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NEW...USS
Hector Reunion September 25-29 Announcements...NEW
With a heavy heart, I received news of the passing of our
co-host Robert E. Lea on December 23 rd 2023
from his daughter Beverly Boyer. The Celebration of his
life was held on the 4th of January at the VFW in
Shell Knob MO. Beverly is an Associate Member and Norris
Long USS Hector Association Secretary are
stepping in as co-hosts on behalf of Robert Lea.
Hector members are already signing up for the hotel
reservations at the Thousand Hills Resort Hotel
through website: https://www.mybransoneventplanner.com/
You can make your reservations now and
they will charge your credit card at a later date. Phone
Reservations can be made at the Branson
Tourism Center Phone 1-800-268-4014. Ask for Patty use the
Keyword HECTOR 2024. Patty will glad to
answer your questions and walk you through the sign up.
Buy your Branson Bell Show Boat Dinner Show tickets when
you reserve your room. The dinner show is
at 4 PM on Friday the 27 th , let Patty know how many
tickets you want. Branson Belle Dinner
Entertainment Show cost is $84.87 per person which
includes a bus to the pier and back to the hotel.
Your room rates include a free Deluxe Breakfasts and the
Dinner Banquet on Saturday night. Members
not staying at the resort will need to pay $48.00 each for
the Banquet Dinner and buy your Branson
Belle Dinner Show through the Branson Tourism Center Phone
1-800-268-4014. Ask for Patty use the
Keyword HECTOR 2024
Do not make your reservations through the hotel. Your
deluxe breakfasts and banquet dinner are only
included by going through Branson Tourism Center.
Be sure to register for the reunion. $20.00 per person
make checks payable to: USS Hector Association
and mail to: PO BOX 501 SITKA, AK 99835. Please fill out
the information form. This would be a good
time to pay your dues if they are due. USS Hector
Association dues are $15.00 for 2 years payable to the
USS Hector Association.
DON’T FORGET TO BRING A GIFT FOR THE BANQUET AUCTION AND
RAFFLE please let us know what you
are bringing when you sign in. We want to make sure you
get recognized for your gift. This is an
important part of our fund raising for the association. If
you are not able to attend, please consider
sending a gift for auction or the raffle and we will be
sure to have you recognized.
USS Hector AR-7,
5130 Roundtop Dr. Cheyenne, WY 82009
If you have any questions, please call Jim Gear at
1-307-778-3168 leave a message and we will get back
to you. Email: jpjkgear@hotmail.com
When you arrive, you will receive an information bag of
shows and things you can do at the sign in.
There are a lot shows and activities that you can check
out online now.
Jim Gear
USS Hector Association
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INFO
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Reunion Registration Fee $20.00/person make checks payable
to: USS Hector Association and mail to: PO BOX 501 SITKA,
AK 99835
Registration for Thousand Hills Resort Hotel
Each member will be the responsible for
Registering online or by phone 1-800-268-4014
www.mybransoneventplanner.com entering
Tour #:28989 Keyword: HECTOR2024
Call Monday thru Friday 9am to 5pm CST
Once registered, your credit card will be not be charged
the
amount until 75 days before the 25 th of Sept 2024 unless
you
want it charged at the time of registration.
Package Pricing Includes: *** Itinerary Below
*** All Applicable Taxes*** Gratuities for Included meals
Lodging at Thousand Hills Resort Hotel
Deluxe Breakfast Buffet Served 6:30am - 11:00am
Coffeemakers, refrigerators in rooms
Full-Service Restaurant & Lounge on Property
Indoor/Outdoor Pool & Hot Tub
06:00 PM Banquet Dinner at Thousand Hills Resort Hotel
*Duo plate choice of 2 meat: Pot Roast, Beef
Medallions, Fried Fish, Smothered Chicken
4 Nights Lodging
Check in 9/25/2024 Check out 9/29/2024
PRICE FOR 1 PERSON - (INCLUDES 4 NIGHTS LODGING, MEETING
ROOM FOR ENTIRE STAY AND BANQUET ON SATURDAY) $587.08
Included Deluxe Breakfast Buffet Served 6:30am - 11:00am
PRICE FOR 2 PEOPLE - (INCLUDES 4 NIGHTS LODGING, MEETING
ROOM FOR ENTIRE STAY AND BANQUET ON SATURDAY) $699.98
Included Deluxe Breakfast Buffet Served 6:30am - 11:00am
Extra nights are available at a rate of $129.00 per night
3 days prior and 3 days after the reunion
Registration made after the deadline Aug 28, 2024 will be
accepted based on
availability and cannot be guaranteed. Please make
reservations as soon as
possible so we can get more rooms if needed.
Acceptable payments are Money Orders, Cashier Checks,
Credit Card or Personal
Check. If paying by, check please note that they require
at least 3 weeks prior to
arrival to allow processing.
If mailing your payment please make payable to Branson
Tourism Center and
mail to: Branson.com Attn: Groups Dept. # 24906
486 Branson Landing Blvd Ste 207 Branson, MO 65616
Cancellation Policy:
By registering for this reunion, you are agreeing to the
policies outlined below.
Any cancellations or changes will be charged a 10% service
charge per person for
each cancellation or change.
Any individual cancellations or changes within 7 business
days of arrival are Non-
Refundable
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All Registrations must be made thru mybransoneventplanner.com
or by
calling 1-800-286-4014.
Payment can be paid in full at this time or charged to
your credit card 75 days
before event. You will receive an e-mail and call from
branson.com
All changes and cancellations must be received in writing,
emailed to
groups@bransongroups.com or by calling 1-800-268-4014.
Optional Individual Cancellation Protection Plan:
Cost is $29.95 per room (Non-Refundable) due at time of
Registration.
Individuals may cancel up to 72 business hours prior to
group arrival. Any
changes within 72 business hours of arrival are
Non-Refundable
***$29.95 Cancellation Protection Fee is not refundable
for any reason.
***Non-Smoking-Room Violations-Damage Policy:
A minimum of $250.00 per room will be charged for any
damage and smoking
violations in non-smoking rooms and or hospitality rooms
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY SAILING ON THE BRANSON BELLE
Friday, September 27, 2024 1600 HOURS
Showboat Branson Belle Show, Dinner and Cruise
Price: $84.87 (including transportation)
Buy your ticket when you make your room reservations on
www.mybransoneventplanner.com
We have 110 seats reserved now so plan early for this
activity
If a lot sign up early, we can possibly could get more
seats if needed.
Branson: fun things to do
ZIPLINE USA
ADVENTURE IF INTERESTED CONTACT ROMEO D. CRUZ Email – rda2cruz@yahoo.com
Or call 408-228-2453
Disclaimer: This is not a USS Hector event. You must to
get your own reservation with a waiver release signature
requires for participants.
Here
is a SPECIAL VIDEO INVITATION from Romeo:
https://youtu.be/PN4xdpz2hzw?si=5lFLrTIleYPO7fwY
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Grand Country Has
a great buffet/ all you can eat! Has a wonderful theater w/
shows Gift shop too!
Miniature golf/
arcade/swimming pool
Wax museum Lots
of fun with props
Castle of chaos
🤣Interactive Games shooting clowns
Helicopter rides
😬
Billy Gails 2
locations with breakfast at one location Both have lunch
Absolutely lots of great food
Lots of miniature
golf places
Dogwood Canyon
Dogwood Canyon Nature Park is a 10,000-acre nature lover’s
paradise
Dolly Parton
Stampede Dinner Show
Tanger Outlets
Shopping galore!
