AFWOA 2003 Conference/Reunion

Schedule of Events

Friday, November 7: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Tour of Brooks City Base/Challenger Learning Center (Cost: FREE)

      This free tour to Brooks City-Base includes a visit to the Challenge Learning Center (CLC) of San Antonio. The CLC is a hands-on experience with an interactive computerized simulator with a Mission Control patterned after the NASA Johnson Space Center and an orbiting Space Station. The two-hour mission simulation gives you the opportunity to imagine being an astronaut, engineer or scientist. While at the Challenger Learning Center, AFWOA as a group will dedicate a brick in the CLC Walkway of Supporters. Our Brooks visit also includes a tour of Hangar 9, the last remaining wooden military aircraft hangar, and the nearby Air Force Flight Nurse Museum.

Friday, November 7: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Fiesta San Antonio Reception (Cost: $25.00)

      Enjoy the camaraderie of renewing old friendships while partaking of a unique San Antonio culinary experience. The meal will be served buffet-style, so you can select your favorite dishes from a delicious array of “tastes of San Antonio” specialties. Bring along your South of the Border, Western or casual attire for this evening of fun and frivolity. . . and special activities.

Saturday, November 8: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon; 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Seminars (Cost: FREE)

      The day is chock full of special programs of interest to everyone. Topics include: Air Force Transformation. . .Senior Financial Advice. . .Elder Care. . .Long Term Care. . .Tri Care. . . Veterans Health Care (VA). Speakers are from Headquarters USAF Transformation Division, USAA, Air Force Village, MOAA, and VA. Question and answer period follows each seminar.

Saturday, November 8: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Banquet (Cost: $40.00)

      No-host hospitality hour from 6:00 - 7:00

      Dinner from 7:00 - 9:00.

      Join us for our centerpiece event of the Conference/Reunion. Our guest speaker is Lieutenant General Leslie Kenne.

Sunday, November 9: 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Brunch and Business Meeting (Cost: $20.00)

      Our last official Conference/Reunion event. After a leisurely brunch, there’s the usual business meeting to wrap up another successful gathering. Our new president will be presented to the group. . .along with a look at our future plans.

Nov. 1 - Nov. 11: San Antonio’s Celebration of America’s Military (CAM)

      The schedule of events for the CAM are on the reverse side of this page.

Nov. 1 - Nov. 11: San Antonio’s Celebration of America’s Military (CAM)

      The CAM is San Antonio’s way of recognizing the long history and contributions of the military to San Antonio. The 11-day celebration starts November 1 and ends on Veterans Day, November 11th. Having our Conference/Reunion coincide with these events gives us the chance to participate in the celebration. This celebration will enhance our Conference/Reunion and make our time together more eventful.

      Here’s the schedule of CAM events:

      Nov. 1 (Saturday): Air show at Randolph AFB.

      Nov. 3 (Monday): Opening ceremonies at the Alamo.

      Nov. 4 (Tuesday): CAM golf tournament. Wouldn’t it be a hoot if we could pull together an AFWOA-sponsored team or two combined with active duty military women? Karen Rankin is a designated refreshment truck driver or Hole-in-One watcher, so she will be there cheering the group on.

      Nov. 5 (Wednesday): The San Antonio Downtown Rotary, the world’s largest Rotary, hosts the Commanders luncheon. Again, here’s an opportunity to have an AFWOA table with visiting AFWOA Rotarians and sponsoring one or two of our local women commanders.

       Nov. 6 (Thursday): The Air Force Association sponsors a “combat breakfast” which this year will honor enlisted flyers as a part of the Centennial of Flight commemoration. Thursday night is also the big evening event, which occurs in the La Villita Assembly Hall, which is in the center of downtown San Antonio.

      Nov. 7 (Friday): The Association of the United States Army sponsors a luncheon at Ft. Sam Houston.

      Nov. 8 (Saturday): The annual Veteran’s Day parade. Wouldn’t it be nice to see an AFWOA HumVee or Float with a nice cross-section of our members participating in the parade.

        Nov. 11 (Tuesday): The Celebration concludes with the laying of the memorial wreaths at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery