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Military Reunion Network | MAY/JUNE 2017 | #militaryreunionsmatter

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It is official, “The Reunion Friendly Network” waivered. There has been a commitment to
veterans and the military for 25 years under
is now “The Military Reunion Network”. It is a Military Reunion Network.
change that has been in the back of my mind for
well over a year. I reached out to my dear friend, The Military Reunion Network is a network of
Paul Spiewak, RFN founder, for his thoughts, people sharing a common interest and goal, to
although he is not involved with the company any hold great reunions! It is also a communication
longer, he said, “GO FOR IT!” network consisting of this magazine, Salute, our
weekly newsletter, an interactive Facebook page,
Founded in 1991, The Reunion Network, as it was a website AND our weekly radiocast. Each part
originally named, supported veterans through compliments another. A post on our Facebook
education and resources. TRN offered step by page may turn into an interview on the radiocast. A
step instruction on the process including topics Convention Visitor Bureau member may appear in
of creating RFP’s, conducting site inspections, one of our featured destinations.
negotiation, and contracts to name a few. The team
traveled the country connecting reunion planners The new name better reflects who we are and the
with the hospitality industry. In 1998, the name community we serve.
was changed to Reunion Friendly Network while
maintaining the same focus and format. The name Welcome to the Military Reunion Network.
remained for close to 20 years.
Sharon
Since the company purchase in 2013, our focus on
education and connection through the addition Sharon Danitschek, President
of an Educational Summit, stronger social media
presence and a weekly radio broadcast has not

Bringing reunions and locations together since 1991

Published by: Military Reunion Network, Inc.

President: Sharon Danitschek - sharon@militaryreunionnetwork.com - www.militaryreunionnetwork.com

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do not express the opinions of Military Reunion Network, its staff, its members, its advertisers, or its readership.
All editorial material is for information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. The Reunion
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content of advertising. No part of this magazine may be reproduced without permission from the publisher.

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