The Ohio Squadron was formed in 2002 at Marion, Ohio with 28 veterans and guest attending. It was held at Marion again in 2003, with an attendance of 45. Tom Indoe was commander for the first two years, then he resigned to travel. Jay Young was elected as commander and we voted to move the reunion to the Hope Hotel at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Dayton, Ohio. There we could utilize the National Museum of the Air Force; this has proved to be a good decision. Our attendance has increased each year; we have had veterans from 18 different states. The museum is an ever changing place, with memories for all of us. If you have never been to the museum it will be a memorial experience. Every time you go back it will be different with new exhibits. Each year Rev. John Gray has a memorial service at the Sampson Memorial in the Memorial Park.

Activities

Ohio

Everyone is invited to our reunion and hope to see you there.

Our present officers are Jay Young, commander. Hal Fulton, vice commander and Rev John Gray, Secretary/Treasurer /Chaplain.

For Information about the Ohio Squadron contact:
Jay Young, Ohio commander - Email: Jyoung76@cinci.rr.com

John Gray by Email at: revjgray@wowway.com or call him at 614-277-3501

Request for speakers for future Ohio Squadron annual reunions

The Ohio Squadron officers would like to survey our members to see if you know of potential speakers, who would be of interest to veterans, who would consent to be on the program at one of our Ohio Squadron reunions. We would like to build a list of potential speakers for future reference.

We are looking for USAF men and women, active duty or retired, Air Guard or Reserves, who have extensive background in their subject and who are comfortable speaking to large groups. Subject matter must be of interest to veterans and their spouses.

Alternative speakers might be something on the order of last year's speaker, who came to us as a historical figure - President Theodore Roosevelt. While this was a departure from our usual program he was informative, entertaining and highly enjoyable.

Who among your acquaintances would you recommend to bring a program at a USAF military reunion?

We can defray travel expense within Ohio.

Thanks for helping us build a file of potential speakers.

John Gray, Ohio Squadron Secretary

Please send any response to Hal Fulton - FASU@aol.com

11th Annual Ohio Reunion May 17 - 19, 2012

The 11th Annual Ohio Squadron Reunion will take place at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, May 17-19, 2012.
All Sampson veterans and their guests are welcome. We will again headquarter in the Mustang Room at the Hope Hotel on base, Building 823, Area A. Reserve your room at the Hope Hotel for the special rate of $77 per day plus tax. Hope Hotel number is 937-879-2696, or visit them on-line at www.HopeHotel.com. For retired military the VAQ is adjacent to the Hope Hotel, 937-257-3451. On-base campground, 937-257-5327.

RSVP with your check payable to John Gray, and mail to John at 3660 Brinkman Drive, Grove City, OH 43123, along with $40 per person which covers the Friday banquet (dress informal,) NLT April 30, 2012. The museum is free but you are on your own for all other expenses. Along with your reservation and check please state your preference for the banquet entree:

- Tuscany Chicken with tomato sauce
- Black Angus Top Sirloin
- If you require a special diet - please specify

Reunion Agenda