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INTRUDER ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND

At the Intruder Association reunion in San Diego I announced a new effort to raise $40K to provide a perpetual $2K scholarship through the Tailhook Association. This scholarship will last after the last Intruder makes that last trap.

When I announced the effort at the reunion banquet, I used my simple math and that is $100 times 400 members equals $40K. One of our members got up from his seat and asked what are we waiting for? I have the first $100. Ten minutes later when calm was restored, we had $4,600 in a bowl. Friends we are 11% to the goal and have yet to get started. $25 or $50 works and we will have some of our members contribute $200 or a $1,000.

We will make it and if we exceed the goal, Tailhook will increase the amount of the grant. College costs are rising by unreasonable amounts, so let us all help to aid a child or grandchild of an Intruder get a higher education.

All donations are tax deductible and you can either pay online, and use the block for the scholarship fund on the Renew page, or send a check made out to the "Intruder Association" and send it to:

Geoff Swanberg
3504 Beaver Ford Road
Woodbridge, VA 22192

Please annotate that it is for the Intruder Scholarship.

If you have any questions contact Steve McCaslin at secretary@intruderassociation.org.

Thank you,

Mac McDanel

President, IA

Reunion Update - Here's who has signed up so far.

VA-65 2008 Reunion Announcement and Registration

Please click here for registration and event information for the VA-65 2008 Reunion

Intruder Reunion Update (1/29/08)

99, here are the final documents with the information for the 2008 National Navy/Marine Intruder Reunion to be held from 01-04 May in San Diego, CA.

• Reunion Announcement
• Reunion Activities
• Reunion Reservation Form
  • Please print, fill out, and mail the entire form

The San Diego Reunion Committee has put together a first class reunion for us and it will be great to see old friends again.

Please read all of the forms and if there are any questions please contact Clyde Cain at and he will assist.

NATIONAL NAVY/MARINE INTRUDER REUNION San Diego
May 1- 4 2008

Fellow Intruders, mark the first weekend of May on your calendar now and pass the info to all of your A-6 contacts. Whether it's your first or tenth trip to San Diego, you will find new and exciting attractions to keep you busy. Of course, one thing stays the same . . . the near-perfect weather that beckons you! The San Diego National Navy/Marine Reunion committee has put together a world class reunion program for our May 01-04, 2008 reunion.  The Town and Country Hotel & Convention Center is Home Plate.

REUNION HIGHLIGHTS:
A special and exciting reunion program has been planned. Feature events include the Intruder Ready Room Dedication on board the USS Midway, a day at MCAS Miramar that includes a golf outing, the dedication of the recently restored A-6 at the Flying Leatherneck Museum and a Happy Hour at the World Famous Miramar O'Club.  An elegant San Diego cocktail cruise will end the day for those desiring to participate.

We have a terrific resort hotel situated on 40 rose covered acres complete with 3 swimming pools and 5 restaurants. The huge outdoor Fashion Valley Mall is within easy walking distance as is a convenient station stop for the San Diego Trolley that will whisk you to Old Town, the Gas Lamp District and downtown San Diego. San Diego is the perfect location for our National Navy/Marine Intruder Reunion providing many opportunities to relax and enjoy the company of friends.

A hotel "Ready Room" with a panoramic view of Mission Valley will be open to all during the entire event so that folks can gather and meet old friends.  The hotel also has poolside rooms perfect for individual squadrons/groups to rent for their own reunion ready room.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Thursday, 01 May
Hotel check-in and reunion registration.  Welcome reception at the Town and Country poolside with heavy hors d'ourves and no-host bar. The hotel ready room will be open for late-night drinks and conversation. 

Friday, 02 May
Hotel check-in and reunion registration.  Golf at MCAS Miramar Golf Course followed by the dedication of a Marine A-6 at the Flying Leatherneck Museum, Miramar. Invited guest speaker is Major General USMC (ret), A-6 pilot and Astronaut Charles Bolden.  Following the dedication, the Miramar O'Club will host a Happy Hour with heavy hors d'oerves.  A San Diego Harbor cruise with heavy hors d'oerves and a no-host bar is also available that evening.  The hotel ready room will be open for late-night drinks and conversation.

Saturday, 03 May
Intruder Association membership meeting in the morning followed by the dedication of the World Class Intruder Ready Room on the USS Midway, San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum.  All attendees will have a 3-day pass to the USS Midway allowing ample opportunities and time to tour all the superb displays and areas of the Midway.  The coat & tie Reunion Banquet will be in the Convention Center of the Town & Country and will feature a no-host cocktail hour to renew old friendships, an excellent dinner and a featured guest speaker. The hotel ready room will be open for late-night drinks and conversation.

Sunday, 04 May
Early Bird breakfast of coffee and pastries in the hotel "ready room" for those catching early flights.  A reunion send-off buffet breakfast at a hotel restaurant starts at 0800 for those who are not as rushed.

The hotel "Ready Room" with a panoramic view of Mission Valley will be open to all during the entire event so that folks can gather and meet old friends.

Transportation to feature events will be provided by motor coach.

The Town & Country Hotel and Convention Center is within easy walking distance to the Fashion Valley Mall trolley stop for personal travel to other San Diego attractions.

TOWN AND COUNTRY HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER:When you stay at the Town and Country Resort, you'll feel more like an honored guest than a visitor. They offer modern accommodations in two towers or ranch-style garden bungalows that capture the feeling of a cozy retreat. The Town and Country Resort room accommodations include a variety of in-room amenities: coffee makers, remote control TV with cable movie channels, in-room pay movies, voice mail, telephone with message light, data port, high speed internet access, video account review and check-out, Individual climate control, electronic door locks with automatic deadbolt, full bath amenities, turndown available on request, iron, ironing boards, AM/FM alarm clock radio, hair dryer, free weekday newspaper and room service (6:00 a.m. - midnight).

Within the 40 acre resort there are a number of pools, walking areas, shops and restaurants.  The hotel offers spas, massage therapy, a barbershop and beauty salon, ATM and complete concierge service to book adjacent golf course Riverwalk Preferred Tee Times and discounts, local attractions discount tickets, tours, hot air balloon rides, kayaking, fishing trips, theater tickets, and airline flight coordination.

The Town and Country Hotel & Convention Center is within easy walking distance of the Fashion Valley Mall and a San Diego Trolley stop.  For those with vehicles, the hotel is in Mission Valley adjacent to I-8 and minutes from San Diego International Airport, downtown and most major attractions.

An Intruder Reunion hosted "Ready Room" is comprised of three separate rooms with a panoramic view of Mission Valley.  They will be open to all during the entire event with an open bar, snacks and tables so folks can gather and meet old friends.  One room will be set up for meetings and will host the Saturday morning Member's Meeting.

SQUADRON/GROUP REUNIONS:
The hotel also has poolside rooms perfect for individual squadrons/groups to rent for their own reunion ready room.  These rooms are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.  If you are planning a reunion with in the Reunion and desire a ready room, contact the Town and Country as soon as possible.

RESERVATIONS:
The Town and Country hotel is currently accepting reservations (800-772-8527). Please indicate you are with the A-6 Intruder Reunion Group for our negotiated reunion room rates. 

RELEVANT WEBSITES:
Town & Country Convention Center: www.towncountry.com

USS Midway, San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum: www.midway.org

MCAS Miramar Flying Leatherneck Museum: www.flyinglathernecks.com

Fashion Valley Mall: www.westfield.com/missionvalley

San Diego Trolley: www.transit.511sd.com

Seaport Village: www.seaportvillage.com

Gaslamp Quarter: www.gaslamp.org

Old Town: www.oldtownsandiego.org

Seaworld Adventure Park: www.seaworld.com

San Diego Aerospace Museum: www.aerospacemuseum.org

San Diego Maritime Museum: www.sdmaritime.com

World Famous San Diego Zoo:  www.sandiegozoo.org

Cabrillo National Monument: www.nps.gov/cabr

FINALLY AND IMPORTANT: Please ensure that your mailing and e-mail addresses are up to date at our website (www.intruderassociation.org) so we can keep you advised of late breaking reunion news. Check the website often for updates as well. If you have trouble logging in please email the Webmaster for assistance at webmaster@intruderassociation.org

We have a lot of exciting events planned and San Diego offers many additional activities for everyone.  We are expecting a large reunion turn-out, make your reservations early and are looking forward to seeing you in San Diego in May.

INTRUDERS FOREVER…..

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99 Intruders, Important Website Notice

The Intruder Association (IA) has renovated its website. We have a new provider and they have redesigned the look and feel of the site as well as revamping our member database. If you are a member please log in and update your profile for us so that we can keep you updated with information and events like the reunion planned for May 2008. A message was sent out to all members via email with login instructions. If you did not receive that email then we either have a bad email address on file or we don't have an email address for you. If you are not yet a member please see the 'Join Us' link above and get plugged into what the IA is doing.

If you have trouble logging in or cannot remember your user name or password, please email me at webmaster@intruderassociation.org and I will assist. This website is our main form of communication with our membership so please keep your profile updated so that you can receive important messages and the bi-annual hard copy of the Windscreen, the IA's newsletter.

Thanks for your support and we welcome your input and look forward to seeing as many of you as we can at our reunion next May.

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Minutes of BOD Meeting, Norfolk, VA
May 2, 2007

Check-in for the Reunion will occur on May 1, 2008. The Town and Country Hotel in Mission Valley will host the event. Plans include a Thursday evening Happy Hour/ Reception; Friday activities include Shopping and Tours, a Members Business Meeting, Golf and Dedication of Marine Intruder Aircraft at Miramar, followed by a Happy Hour at Miramar. Later that afternoon/early evening, A San Diego Harbor Cruise will be available for members wishing for some sea time and a great meal underway; Saturday activities include Shopping and Tours, Dedication of the Intruder Ready Room with tours aboard MIDWAY and a semi-formal (coat and tie for Gents) Banquet; Sunday plans include Breakfast and departure.

All of the arrangements are pretty well set although there may be some minor scheduling tweaking expected as our Reunion date nears.

The Committee plans to mail a sign-up sheet with prices and schedule sometime after the first of the year. We hope to have in place the ability to sign up, and remit your payments electronically. An option to mail your responses with your personal check is available, it that method is more preferable.

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