Greetings and Welcome to the 17th Biennial Meeting “Spring in St

 Greetings and Welcome to the 17th Biennial Meeting
“Spring in St. Louis--Gateway to RAMSCA”
Spring in St. Louis is the Gateway to RAMSCA. The 17th biennial meeting is planned for you to
renew many old/young friendships, welcome new members, stay connected to the active AMSC
and see the most beautiful city on the Mississippi River. The Gateway Arch is just a stone’s
throw from the Missouri Athletic Club. There will be time to enjoy this beautiful historic hotel;
tour the National Archives where your military history is held; visit and shop the Missouri
Botanical Garden; tour the city; dine at wonderful ethnic restaurants and learn the history of this
great state. Most of all, we will renew the goals of RAMSCA, install new leaders and have fun.
This is our chance to see each other again, meet new members, hear the updates on the Corps
activities, and strengthen RAMSCA. Remember RAMSCA membership is open to all present,
former, Reserve and National Guard and retired AMSC officers so invite your friend to join.
The Board of Directors meeting is held all day Thursday. You are welcome to attend and learn
the business of your organization. Don’t be afraid to step up and get active in the organization.
The planning committee has worked diligently to arrange the activities for our enlightenment and
enjoyment and also provide plenty of time to just visit and renew. Don’t miss this great event.
Beat the winter blues with a trip to St. Louis in the Spring. I look forward to seeing everyone
again or meeting you for the first time.
Karen P. Hobson
President, RAMSCA
“Spring in St. Louis-­‐-­‐-­‐Gateway to RAMSCA” Retired Army Medical Specialist Corps Association 17th Biennial Meeting April 23-­‐26, 2015 The Missouri Athletic Club St. Louis, Missouri Location: The Missouri Athletic Club (MAC)
405 Washington Ave
St. Louis, MO 63102
Web site: www.mac-stl.org
Telephone: 314-231-7220
Room Reservation: MAC hotel room rate guarantee expires at 5 PM April 1, 2015.
A block of rooms has been reserved for the nights of April 22 through April 26, 2015.
Room Rate: Single or Double: $104.00 plus 7.25% hotel tax (≈$111.55).
A limited number of suites are available at $115.00 plus 7.25% hotel tax.
Room reservation must be made no later than Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Reservations made after 5 PM April 1,
2015 are on a space available basis and may be at prevailing room rates.
To Make a Reservation: Call the MAC at 314-231-7220 and identify yourself as being with the Retired Army Medical
Specialist Corps Association.
Club Information: RAMSCA members will enjoy the historic surroundings of St. Louis’ elegant MAC. Organized in 1903
by the city’s social and business leaders as a training center for the 1903 St. Louis World’s Fair and Olympic Games, it
remains the premier athletic, social and dining club for business, professional and civic leaders and their families in the St.
Louis area. Listed on the National Historic Register the Club has undergone extensive restoration and renovation, including
complete upgrades to the 83 hotel rooms. Bring your exercise clothes and swim suit to enjoy the fifth floor athletic
equipment and roomy indoor pool.
Dress Code: As this is a traditional private club, business casual meets the Club standard. Denim and sports casual attire is
permitted only on game days. Sorry, the St. Louis Baseball Cardinals are not in town during our meeting.
Amenities: The following amenities are included with your stay:
• Full use of Club restaurants
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• Use of sports/exercise facility (5th floor)
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• Complimentary High Speed Internet access in Guest rooms
Coffee makers in each room
Complimentary 24 hour Business Center
Parking: The MAC has 6 decks of covered parking behind the Club House and offers unlimited in and out privileges to all
Club guests at a rate of $10.00 per day, per vehicle. Daily guest parking is offered on a space available basis at $1.50 per
hour or $4.00 for all early birds that are in by 0900 and out by 1800-- Monday –Friday only. A Valet parking lot located to
the West of the Club is available at substantially higher rates.
Airport Transportation:
Lambert International Airport receives all major air carriers into St Louis. The Airport is seventeen minutes (14 miles) from
downtown and the MAC. Airport Shuttle transportation services are available to the MAC at the approximate rate of $22.00
one way/$39.00 round trip.
One recommendation: “GO Best Express” reservations can be made at: gobestexpress.com for a 10% discount or by phone at
(314)-222-5300 or 877-785-4682. “GO Best Express” has: Friendly Passenger Service Agents at counters inside
Baggage Claim; Door to door service with luggage assistance; Clean, safe, inspected vans that leave the airport
every 15 - 30 minutes.
The nearest Metro Link station (Airport to downtown) is two blocks from the MAC --- not recommended with luggage.
The Tour of National Archives of Military Records on Friday:
Each individual must present a valid government-issued ID to enter the building. If you would like to request a
copy of your Military Records on file at the Archives, please complete the SF 180 (attached) and return not later
than March 20 with your registration. We must submit the SF 180s to the Archives no later than March 20th for
the processing of the records to be completed on time for the tour on April 24th. There is no charge for a copy of
your records. If you miss the deadline we cannot request your file. www.archives.gov/st-louis
Tour of Missouri Botanical Garden:
The Garden was founded in 1859, and has been in operation continuously for 155 years. The 79 acres includes:
historical structures, Tower Grove House, a free tropical rain forest, formal Japanese Garden, the George
Washington Carver garden, a children’s garden, a wonderful gift shop and restaurant and more.
To maximize the enjoyment of the Garden, walking will be minimized by riding the Garden’s guided tour tram.
The Garden will be at the Spring peak in late April. Come prepared for April Showers. www.mobot.org
“Spring in St. Louis---Gateway to RAMSCA”
Retired Army Medical Specialist Corps Association
17th Biennial Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri
April 23-26, 2015
AGENDA
Thursday, April 23, 2015
0830 - 1500
1600 - 1800
1800 - 2100
Board of Directors Meeting, Jack Murphy Room 6th floor
Continental Breakfast
Board Lunch—Sportsman’s Club Buffet, 4th floor
Registration – Crystal Ballroom, 3rd floor
Welcome Reception –Crystal Ballroom, 3rd floor
Friday, April 24, 2015
0800 - 0900
0900 - 1145
1145 - 1230
1245 - 1700
1730 - 2000
Breakfast Buffet, Crystal Ballroom, 3rd floor
General RAMSCA Business Meeting
AMSC Corps Chief Briefing
Lunch on your own (suggest Sportsman’s Club, 4th floor)
Bus departs at 1245for
Tour of the National Archives home of Military Records Center with
Dinner at Bartolino’s Italian Restaurant
Saturday, April 25, 2015
0800 - 0900
0900 - 1200
1230 - 1500
1500
1800 - 1900
1900 - 2200
Breakfast – On Your Own
Suggest Jack Buck Grille, 1st floor
Bus departs at 0900 for Missouri Botanical Garden with
Family Style Lunch at Grbic Bosnian Restaurant
Return to MAC
Reception -- Art Lounge MAC, 1st Floor
Awards Banquet, Art Lounge, 1st floor
Guest Speaker: Thomas J. Finan, Ph.D., F.S.A
Associate Professor, History Department
St. Louis University
Presentation of Awards
Installation of Officers
Sunday, April 26, 2015
0830-1100
Board Meeting for new officers (open to membership)
The MAC Breakfast
“Spring in St. Louis---Gateway to RAMSCA”
Retired Army Medical Specialist Corps Association
17th Biennial Meeting, St. Louis, MO
April 23-26, 2015
FULL CONFERENCE PACKAGE & REGISTRATION FORM
DEADLINE March 20, 2015
Member Name ___________________________________________________ DT
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Last
First
Rank (optional)
(Circle applicable)
Address:
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Street
City
State
Zip
Cell Phone Number: ___________________________ Home Phone Number: ________________________
Email Address: _________________________________
Guest’s Name: ________________________________________________
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NOTE: Member 3 day registration includes all tours and meals.
For Guests: Circle event and tour fees and include amount with member registration payment.
Please note on this form if you have food allergies so that alternate menu items may be arranged.
RAMSCA
Member
Guest of Member
Registration Fee for RAMSCA Members
(Thursday thru Saturday)
Please circle events
none
$250.00
Thursday, April 23, 2015
No Host Cocktail/Appetizer Reception (cash bar)
$45.00
Friday, April 24, 2015
Member Meeting Breakfast Buffet
Bus tour to National Archives Tour
$25.00
$55.00
and Dinner at Bartolino’s Italian Restaurant
Please select
Veal Parmigiano
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Chicken Ferri (lemon garlic wine sce) _____
Vegetarian Pasta
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Saturday, April 25, 2015
Bus Tour to Missouri Botanical Garden
With Lunch at Grbic Bosnian Restaurant
Awards Banquet/Cash Bar
Please select: 6 oz. Filet Mignon w/Madeira Mushroom Sce
Seared Salmon w/ Balsamic Pineapple Glaze
Chef Special Vegetarian Grill
Member Payment
Guest Payment
TOTAL PAYMENT
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$65.00
$45.00
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$ _250.00 __
$ _________
$ _________
Make checks payable to RAMSCA and send registration form and check to arrive not later than March 20, 2015 to:
Esther Digh, 6792 CR 424, Fulton, MO 65251
Registration form available on the RAMSCA website at: http://ramsca.org GET A COPY OF YOUR MILITARY RECORDS
by Sending a Completed and Signed Copy of SF 180
with Your Registration to:
Esther Digh
6792 CR 424
Fulton, MO 65251
NOT LATER THAN MARCH 20
The Tour of National Archives of Military Records on Friday:
•
Each individual must present a valid government-issued ID to enter the building.
•
If you would like to request a copy of your Military Records on file at the Archives,
please complete the SF 180 (attached) and return not later than March 20 with your
registration.
•
We must submit the SF 180s to the Archives no later than March 20th for the processing
of the records to be completed on time for the tour on April 24th.
•
There is no charge for a copy of your records. Original signed forms must be
submitted in advance. If you miss the deadline we cannot request your file.
For more information about the National Archives of Military Records go to:
www.archives.gov/st-louis
Following are a SAMPLE completed form, instructions and a blank form. A fillable electronic version of this form is available at: http://ramsca.org, click on Biennial Meeting in the white menu bar.