Texas Lone Star Chapter82D AIRBORNE DIVISION ASSOCIATION
TEXAS LONE STAR CHAPTER
The Texas Lone Star Chapter of the
82nd Airborne Division Association
meets on the third Saturday of every month
(except on dates noted below)
at the American Legion Post #490
11702 Old Galveston Road (Highway 3)
near Ellington Field
Meetings start at 12:30 p.m.
- April 2012 - Spring Family Picnic
- August 2012 - National Convention
- September 2012 - Fall Family Picnic
- December 3, 2012 - Christmas Dinner - Avenue Grill
AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY
If you are AIRBORNE, you are part of the best… the elite. No matter when or where or which Airborne Unit you served. You volunteered and survived jump school, earned your wings and become forever, a part of that worldwide fraternity to which all troopers belong. William P. Yarborough, one of the pioneers of the U.S. Airborne, said “…Those who choose to become military parachutists must sometimes during the process, prove to themselves that they possess certain strengths that set them apart from many of their fellow human beings.” It is probably the self confidence and self-respect which successful paratrooper training reveals nurtures, and has made the airborne soldiers of all nations so formidable on the field of battle. It is our intention and reason for existence, of the Texas Lone Star Chapter and the 82nd Airborne Division Association reason, to continue and foster that special esprit de corps, which only paratroopers know.
2012 SOUTHWEST MEMORIAL DAYS AIRBORNE REUNION
The North Texas Chapter of the 82nd Airborne Division Association extends this special invitation for you to attend the 2012 Southwest Memorial Days Airborne Reunion, June 2nd and 3rd, 2012, Granbury, Texas.
Granbury is located in an attractive part of our state close to Dallas/Fort Worth, with events and sites and activities for all age groups. You will enjoy a pleasurable, relaxed memorable weekend. They have a special program with a formal dinner on Saturday night. Plan to come a day or two early. There are plenty of activities for you to enjoy in this area.
The Registration Form can be found under the FORM tab of this website. Register now and plan to attend.
SUN CITY “ALL AIRBORNE” FIESTA VIThis summer reunion will take place in El Paso, Texas, hosted by the Benavidez-Patterson Chapter on July 4-8, 2012. POC is Treasurer Rick Trevizo, 915-562-9969. The Wyndham El Paso Airport is the host hotel. There number is 800-742-7248.
2012 NATIONAL CONVENTION SITE
The 2012 Convention was awarded to the 1SG Leonard A. Funk Chapter at Pittsburg, PA. The registration fee has been established at $82.00 per person and the Convention will be held during the week of 6-12 August 2012.
CHAPTER DUES
Remember your 2012 membership dues are due now. The dues are $15.00. Use the application on the Membership Application page. Please make sure all the information is filled in so that we can get your application submitted in a timely manner.
82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION
"CENTURION" CLUB
The Centurion Club is a separate and unique organization within the Association which awards Centurion Wings to qualified Troopers (past and present). Requirements for qualification are:
- 100 or more jumps
- Master Parachuist Rating or Class "C"
Civlian License
- All American Member of the 82nd Airborne
Division Association
Qualified and interested personnel may request a copy of the requirements and an application from the Texas Lone Star chapter chairman, George Martinez.
REMINDER TO SUBMIT ANY
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
INFORMATION PROMPTLY
National stressed the importance of submitting a Change of Address on a timely basis to your local chapter and national office. The return of the PARAGLIDE, at .50 cents each, continues to be a financial burden. National has done all that they can to make this process a simple and "painless" one by publishing a "MOVING ON" section in every issue of the PARAGLIDE, and via the National Website by visiting: www.82ndairborneassociation.org and clicking on the Change of Address.
PAST EVENTS
2011 CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Christmas party was held at the Avenue Grill at 1017 Houston Avenue on Saturday, December 3rd. Everyone enjoyed the great meal prepared by Avenue Grill and visiting with each other. Photos can be viewed on the picture page.
29th ANNUAL SOUTHWEST MEMORIAL DAYS EVENT
The 29th Annual Southwest Memorial Days convention was held at the Houston Hobby Hilton hotel on June 10-11, 2011. Our Executive Director of the 82nd Airborne Division Association, Santiago Tijerina and family joined us along with Association President, Bill Eberle. We had a really good turnout this year. We've posted quite a few pictures of the function on the "Pictures" page.
