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Welcome gift upon check-in for all regis- night stays. Banquets, hospitality rooms 417-334-4084
tered guests in the group block (water + and shuttle services are just a few of the www.explorebranson.com/groups/
cookie/pretzels.) requests that can easily be accommodat- reunions
ed. And reunion attendees wont lack for
Automatic Gold Status in LaQuinta Re- things to do. View military history at the Branson Honors Veterans Every Day! This
turns Military Rewards. Global Power Museum and see rare art, sincere community-wide ideal is the driv-
Complimentary king suite upgrade for the sculpture and firearms at the Norton Art ing force behind Bransons long-standing
group planner. Gallery. Take a leisurely boat ride with the reputation as the top destination for mili-
Spirit of the Red River Cruise or try your tary reunions 365 days a year. Our live en-
Complimentary hot breakfast buffet and aim at the DavTac shooting range. And no tertainment venues pay tribute to veterans
wi-fi. trip to the area would be complete with- and active-duty audience members with
out tasting delicious foods like smothered special recognition, while attraction ven-
National WWII Museum pork chops or southern-style barbecue ues also create meaningful memorial ser-
Shelly Dupy ribs. Interesting activities, wonderful cui- vices for military reunions. Veterans es-
945 Magazine St sine and affordability make Shreveport pecially enjoy our military museum which
offers a journey through history. Annually,
and Bossier special places to visit.
New Orleans, LA 70130 always November 5-11, Branson presents
shelly.dupuy@nationalww2museum.org Go to Shreveport-Bossier.org to begin tribute shows, holds special events includ-
504-274-1248 planning your reunion today or call (318) ing Era Reunions, Grand Galas, and more,
nationalww2museum.org 429-0625. all dedicated to honoring armed forces
service members past and present.
Originally founded in 2000 as The Na- KANSAS
tional D-Day Museum, The National WWII The Branson/Lakes Area Convention &
Museum is now the top-rated tourist des- WICHITA Visitors Bureau is experienced at working
tination in New Orleans and an unfor- Visit Wichita with group travel and meeting planners
gettable way to experience World War II. and has a wealth of information to assist
This remarkable attraction illuminates the Moji Rosson group travel professionals and volunteer
American experience during the WWII era, 515 S. Main, Ste 115 planners to familiarize themselves with
from industrial efforts on the Home Front Wichita, KS 67202 Branson. Call 417-243-2117 to speak with
to the combat experience of the Ameri- mrosson@visitwichita.com a Convention & Visitors Bureau Group
can service member abroad. Designated 316.265.2800 Sales professional or email jpeters@
by Congress as the official WWII museum bransoncvb.com
of the United States, The National WWII visitwichita.com
Museum is located in downtown New Wichita, Kansas, offers big-city amenities Flash Photo Group Photography
Orleans on a six-acre campus, where five at Midwestern prices! Our central loca- David Cain 3620 76 Country Blvd
soaring pavilions house historical exhibits, tion makes access simple, by land or air. Branson, MO 65616
on-site restoration work, a period dinner We have 8,000 hotel rooms from luxury to
theater, and restaurants. The National economy. Our Convention Center boasts dave@flashphotobranson.com
World War II Museum is rated the #1 at- over 200,000 square feet of exhibition 417-334-0073
traction in New Orleans, #2 Museum in space. INTRUST Bank Arena has the flex- flashphotobranson.com
the USA and #2 Museum in the World ac- ibility to host assemblies or tradeshows.
cording to Tripadvisor.com We offer many other unique meeting ven- While your reunion is in Branson, we will
ues. Great attractions and 1,000+ restau- take group photos of the Veterans, group
photo of Everyone at the event and then a
SHREVEPORT rants make Wichita a true destination. We group photo of the Ladies and take orders
can assist you with all aspects of planning,
Shreveport-Bossier Convention including meeting site coordination, reg- immediately and deliver all the pictures
in Flag folders back to your Hotel before
& Tourist Bureau istration, site tours, and more. Explore vis- your group leaves Branson. Call to setup
Kevin Flowers itwichita.com to start planning your next an appointment time.
successful meeting.
629 Spring St.
Shreveport, LA 71101 MISSOURI Lodge of the Ozarks
kflowers@sbctb.org Renee Contreras
318-429-0625 BRANSON 3431 MO-76
shreveport-bossier.org Branson Lakes Area Convention Branson, MO 65616
Located in northwest Louisiana, Shreve- & Visitors Bureau renee@lodgingbranson.com
port and Bossier City are hidden gems Julie Peters CTIS 800-335-2555
with much to offer military reunions. With 269 State Highway 248 lodgingbranson.com
both full-service and limited service ho- Branson, MO 65616 Note from The Military Reunion Network:
tels, the cities have many options for over-
jpeters@bransoncvb.com

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