BALL OF FIRE QUARTERLY EXPRESS Newsletter of the 93rd Bombardment Group 2nd Air Division, 8th Air Force, Hardwick, England Vol. 8, No. 4 Winter, 2000 “TED’S TRAVELLING CIRCUS” MEMBERS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS We have a unique opportunity to honor our great leader, Ted Timberlake and his family, and to renew old friendships in historic Savannah, Georgia. The years are quickly flying by and we need all of you, both the flight and ground crews, to attend. You won't be sorry—The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum is a magnificent memorial and very inclusive. The Quality Suites Hotel is off Route I-95, one-half mile east at Exit 94. The 8th Air Force Museum is off Route I-95, one-half mile east of Exit 102. Due to limited parking, bus transportation has been chartered for our activities and the Hotel will shuttle to and from the airport. There is an RV Camp, Bellaire Woods, three miles west of Exit 94. Telephone 1-800-851-0717 for reservations only. Parking for RV’s available at Hotel for those attending all activities at the Hotel and using bus transportation. RV Rates are $22.50 to $30.00 per day; depending on size of unit, for one or two people. Advance reservations required for full hookup sites March, April, May. Henderson Golf Course is within one mile east of the Hotel. For those wanting to stay longer, the group rate will be honored one day before and one day after the convention. Any Questions: Harry A. Kelleher, Chairman Reunion Committee 7925 SE Trenton Ave. Hobe Sound FL 33455 561-546-1486 _hlkell@email.msn.com IMPORTANT You are responsible for contacting the Quality Suites Hotel before February 28, 2001 to make your room reservations, $85 plus tax, per room. Quality Suites Hotel & Conference Center, 6 Gateway Blvd., East Savannah, GA 31419 Phone: 1-888-854-5678 Remittance form for attending the reunion is included as an insert and more information on activities in next pages.YOU ARE INVITED 93rd Bomb Group Herit e 2001 Rei M: Renew Old Friendships | Make New Friendships Recapture the Memories Accommodations Quality Suites Hotel & Conference Center 6 Gateway Blvd. East Savannah, GA 31419 888-854-5678 All rooms are suites that include parlor & bedroom TV in each & whirlpool tubs, Airport Shuttle service and full hot breakfast. Group Rate one day before and one day after Check in 3:00 pm $85/night plus 12 % tax One night deposit or credit card required. Reserve Feb 28, 2001 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday March 30, 2001 Registration Hotel Group Dinner Saturday, March 31, 2001 Full Buffet Breakfast Luncheon at Museum Bus. Mtg. & Dedication of 93rd Plaque Hotel Group Dinner Sunday April 1, 2001 Full Buffet Breakfast River Brunch Cruise Banquet - Museum Rotunda Unveiling Timberlake Bust Monday, April 2, 2001 Full Buffet Breakfast DeparturesAGENDA 8th Air Force Museum 93rd Bomb Group Meeting March 30, 31, April | Quality Inn Suites Hotel--overflow at Comfort Inn Suites, nearby Friday, March 30 Hotel Shuttle Pickup Airport to Hotel (two 93rd Members to assist at airport) Hospitality Room 4:00-6:30 pm Dinner at Hotel: Low Country Boil 6:30 pm Hospitality Room 8:30 to 10:00 pm Open microphone and films 31 Full Buffet Breakfast at Hotel 6:30 - 9:00 am Coastal Bus Pickup Hotel to Museum 9:30 to 10:00 am Business Meeting at Museum Art Gallery Room 10:00 to 11:00 am, includes Formal Dedication of 93rd Memorial Plaque in Memorial Gardens Luncheon at Museum Art Gallery Room: Cold Meat Platter 12:00 noon ‘Tour of 8th Air Force Museum Coastal Bus Pickup Museum to Hotel 2:00 to 5:00 pm Hospitality Room at Hotel 4:30 to 6:30 pm Dinner at Hotel: Baked Chicken Dinner 6:30 pm Hospitality Room at Hotel 8:00 to 10:00 pm Sunday, Ap! Full Buffet Breakfast at Hotel 6:30 - 9:30 am Coastal Bus Pickup Hotel to River Brunch Cruise 10:30 to 1 1:00 am Luncheon: Sun. Brunch on River Cruise. Board Boat at 1130 am. Boat leaves at 12:00 Coastal Bus Pickup River Cruise to Hotel 3:00 pm (Boat returns 1:30 pm) Coastal Bus Pickup Hotel to Museum Bus available 5:00 to 10:00 pm Open Cash Bar at Museum 5:00 pm Banquet at Rotunda in Museum 6:00 pm choice of Prime Rib or Baked Salmon Unveiling and Dedication of Timberlake Bust after dinner Coastal Bus Pickup Museum to Hotel After Banquet Hospitality Room at Hotel After Banquet Monday, April Full Buffet Breakfast 6:30 -10:00am_ Hotel Shuttle Bus to Airport as needed