REUNIONS

YAGR'S ASSOCIATION 2011 REUNION
Nashville, TN
The 17th reunion will be on May 10-12, 2012
in Lancaster, PA
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A wonderful and successful 16th reunion was had by all.

Nashville is a very friendly city and the southern hospitality was quite visible wherever we went. The weather was warm and we had the opportunity to witness what cicada bugs were all about (noisy critters). Thank goodness this only happens once every 13 years.

Our pre-tours to the Grand Old Opry and the General Jackson Showboat luncheon cruise proved to be enjoyed by all. Entertainment and food were great. A souvenir character doll was given to Charlie Hooper at the showboat luncheon cruise by a member of the cast. Mame, his wife, then generously donated it as an item for draw at the ladies breakfast. Thank you also for being such a great MC at the ladies' breakfast.

All crew members attending received their packets on opening day. Included was a letter from Harry resigning his position as Chairman.

City tour brought us to the Tennessee WWII Memorial and admission to the Ryman Auditorium and the Country Music Hall of Fame, followed by a tour of the city.

The banquet was quite a night. An honor Guard Salute for Harry for all his work began the evening, followed by a superb meal and an entertaining DJ who kept the dance floor quite busy.

Having such a great group of people in the Association is what makes our reunions such a success.

Hope to see you all again at the 17th YAGR Reunion in Lancaster, PA

By Roland and Yvonne Cote (AGR-10) from YAGRGRAM #60

 


 

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The YAGR'S Association business meeting was held on Saturday, May 28th at 9 AM.  Harry Miller convened the meeting.  In his opening remarks he thanked John Hemminger (Lookout) who collected dues and sent out membership cards, and Roland Cote (Outpost) and Ynonne Cote for their work putting together and mailing the YAGRGRAMS.
Harry reviewed the work on the YAGR's exhibit on the Battleship Massachusetts and extended a thank you to Roand Cote, John Hemminger and Dave Terry (Outpost) for their work.  The work is just about complete except for some painting.  Future work will be mainly field days.  He discussed our good relationship with the administration of the battleship and several projects, in addition to, the YAGR's exhibit, that YAGR's contributed to.

One hundred ninety eight people attended this 16th reunion: 103 crew members and 95 spouses and guests.

Harry then moved on to the most important mater to be decided upon, that is the NEW LEADERSHIP for the YAGR's.  He explained that due to health issues, he will not be able to continue running the organization.  He suggested a leadership of chair, treasurer, and secretary, and opened the floor to volunteers, nominations and discussion.  The results, as listed by a message from our new Chairman Lee Doyal, on this sites home page, shows that Lee Doyle was elected Chairman, Don Baldwin was elected Treasurer and Mel Harder was elected Secretary. 

The next order of business was a location for the 2012 YAGR's reunion.  The choices were Detroit, MI, Moorhead City, NC, and Lancaster, PA.  The 2012 YAGR's reunion will be held in Lancaster, PA.  The nomination was made by John Regina (Outpost).

These minutes were prepared by Mel Harder.

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YAGRS has been in touch with over 2,000 former crewmen 
from all 16 ships and the two YR's. 
If you would like more information please contact us.

If you have served on any of the 16 radar picket ships
(YAGR) (AGR) or with the staff of RADRON ONE, RADRON TWO,
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1st Reunion
Newport, RI
May 30 to JUNE 1, 1996

2nd Reunion
Baltimore, MD
May 29 to May 31,1997

3rd Reunion
Charleston, SC
June 4 to June 6, 1998

4th Reunion
Norfolk, VA
June 3 to June 5, 1999

5th Reunion
Minneapolis/St.Paul
June 1 to June 3, 2000

6th Reunion
San Diego, CA
June 14 to June 16, 2001

7th Reunion
Newport, RI
We will dedicate our onboard exhibit
on the Battleship Massachusetts located 
at Fall River, MA on May 29, 2002
May 28 to May 30, 2002

8th Reunion
Pensacola, FL
May 15 to May 17, 2003

9th Reunion
Philadelphia, PA
May 27, 28, 29, 2004

10th Reunion
San Francisco, CA (San Mateo)
May 19, 20, 21, 2005 

11th Reunion
St. Louis, MO
May 18, 19, 20, 2006
Pre Reunion Tour
May 17, 2006
12th Reunion
Washington, DC
Plaque dedication at the Navy Memorial
May 31, June 1, 2, 2007
Pre Reunion Tours
May 29, 30, 2007
13th Reunion
Warwick, RI 
May 18-20, 2008
14th Reunion
San Diego, CA
 May 21-23, 2009
15th Reunion
Carnival Freedom Cruise
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
May 2-8, 2010

16th Reunion
Nashville, TN
May 26-28, 2011
17th Reunion
Lancaster, PA
May 10-12, 2012
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