History & Lineage of the 509th:
www.509thgeronimo.org
If you would like to join or renew your membership, go to:
https://509th.org/ and click 'Join or Renew'.
LOCATION:
Mirabeau Park Hotel & Convention Center
1100 N. Sullivan Rd
Spokane Valley, Washington 99037
Hotel Website:
https://www.mirabeauparkhotel.com/
HOTEL RESERVATIONS (separate from reunion registration fee):
To make your reservation by phone, call the hotel: (509) 924-9000, provide Group Code (50923) or tell them you are with the 509th Paratrooper Reunion (13-17 Sep, 2023). If you want a first floor room, it's best to call them in-person and make the reservation! To make your reservation online, use this link (make sure to click the ‘Rate Options’ near the top and enter our Group Code (50923): https://us01.iqwebbook.com/MPHWA280/ *If the group code is not active yet, please call the number above and make the reservation in-person.
To make your reservation by phone, call the hotel: (509) 924-9000, provide Group Code (50923) or tell them you are with the 509th Paratrooper Reunion (13-17 Sep, 2023).
If you want a first floor room, it's best to call them in-person and make the reservation!
To make your reservation online, use this link (make sure to click the ‘Rate Options’ near the top and enter our Group Code (50923):
Check-in Begins: 4:00 PM
Check-out By: 11:00 AM
Room rates are:
$124 per night, single occupancy (includes breakfast)
$134 per night, double occupancy (includes breakfast)
*In addition, county tax is currently 12.2%, plus a $4.00 tourism fee per day.
The hot breakfast buffet will be available from 6:00 AM - 9:30 AM, each morning.
The hotel is pet-friendly, but there is an additional fee for pets.
There is a restaurant and bar/lounge on the premises.
Amenities include free: outdoor parking, WiFi, fitness center, outdoor heated pool, fitness center, and a 24-hour business center.
DEADLINE:
If you want to include the off-site Sunset Dinner Cruise, you have to register and purchase that ticket by June 25, 2023. After that date, only Reunion Registrations can be purchased (no off-site included).
~Photos of Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruises~
For our hotel block reservation deadline is August 19th, 2023!! That's as long as the block is not filled by that time! After that date, or once the blocks are filled, room rates will be set by the hotel. If you do make reservations after that date, tell them you are a Veteran and ask if they will honor the government rate.
TRANSPORTATION:
The hotel operates a shuttle service (for a fee) to and from Spokane International Airport (GEG). The airport is approximately 18 miles and a 25 minute trip, one-way.
From the hotel: When room reservations are made, we ask that airport pickup arrangements be made also, because we need flight info as soon as possible to coordinate everything. We charge Vet groups $20.00 per person one way, and pickup and return a minimum of 4 passengers per shuttle ($80 minimum shuttles). Our bus holds 13 passengers. We try to pick up in groups.
From the hotel:
When room reservations are made, we ask that airport pickup arrangements be made also, because we need flight info as soon as possible to coordinate everything.
We charge Vet groups $20.00 per person one way, and pickup and return a minimum of 4 passengers per shuttle ($80 minimum shuttles). Our bus holds 13 passengers. We try to pick up in groups.
PLANNED AGENDA:
In attendance: Mr. Lloyd Plummer - Original WWII 509ther!!
The “Command Post” (CP) provides a full-sized meeting room to relax, visit, and just hang out with friends. It also includes complimentary snacks, beverages (e.g., sodas, regular/decaf coffee, hot water f/tea, etc.), and alcohol (21 and older)!
The costs of these things are included in your registration fee. Please tip your volunteer bartender at "The Drop Zone" bar!
Ensure that you register/pay for additional attendees that want to access the CP and/or join the banquet dinner on Saturday.
WEDNESDAY – September 13th, The CP (hospitality room)
THURSDAY – September 14th, The CP (hospitality room)
FRIDAY – September 15th, The CP (hospitality room)
SATURDAY – September 16th, The CP (hospitality room)
SUNDAY – 17th, The CP (hospitality room)
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:
**If you would like to view and/or download the PDF version of the reunion registration form, please click here: 509th PIA 2023 Reunion Registration Form
All questions should be directed to: abn509thassoc@yahoo.com
"509th Parachute Infantry Association" is a 501(c)(19) non-profit organization
P.O. Box 43, Owatonna, MN 55060
