The 1st Annual
Ronnie Shows
Appreciation Luncheon
Is Complete
See details of the event below

The mood of the event, which was a huge success, is captured in the following photographs by the expressions on Congressman Shows face.
Photographs provided by Rodney Robinson.

"This event paid for by friends of Ronnie Shows - not tax deductible"

Friends of Ronnie Shows
Join
The Mississippi Military Retirees
In Honoring
Congressman
Ronnie Shows

At the Ramada Inn, Laurel, Mississippi
For The
1st Annual Ronnie Shows Appreciation Luncheon
and
FUND RAISER

Saturday September 9, 2000
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Ramada Inn
Laurel, Mississippi 39440

Colonel Bud Day (Medal of Honor Winner)
and his Class Act Group from Florida have been invited.
Click here to meet Colonel Bud Day
General Dick Murray and Colonel Chuck Partridge from NAUS will attend.
The Governor of Mississippi has been invited.
And many more.

There will be very little talking and a lot of entertainment:
A Band directed by David Young (click here for details)
with Special Music by Kathy J. Lee
and
Surprise Washington D.C. entertainment
Plus Door Prizes

~ MAKE RESERVATIONS NOW ~

We are limited to the first 500 to send their check to
Jim Whittington at 622 West 21st Street, Laurel, Mississippi 39440.
The cost is $12.50 per person. Make your check payable to
"Friends of Ronnie Shows"
Check must be received no later than ~ 2 Sept 2000 ~
No check can be accepted on the day of the event
Event reservations must be made in advance
(in order to plan for food preparation)

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Congressman
RONNIE SHOWS
Appreciation Day
DETAILS

The Event Coordinator is JIM WHITTINGTON
Click here to e-mail the Event Coordinator at jimw@megagate.com
or
Call 1-601-426-9734

EVENT CO-HOSTS

Charlie Rawls ~ Calvin Heptinstall ~ John Rawls ~ Floyd Sears ~ Don Bishop ~ Jim Ayers ~ Lewis Allred ~ Jim Whittington ~ Bill Watson ~ Dock Wiggins ~ Jimmy Powell ~ Larry Kelly

INVITED GUEST

Ronnie Musgrove
Governor - The Great State of Mississippi
( DECLINED - PRIOR COMMITMENT)

Susan B. Vincent
Mayor of Laurel, MS - will welcome folks back to Laurel

General Murray
NAUS - President - Invitation Accepted

Charles C. Partridge
NAUS - Legislative Director - Invitation Accepted

Col. George E. (Bud) Day (Medal of Honor Winner)
CAG - Attorney & Advisor - Invitation Accepted

Robert L. Reinlie
CAG - Plaintiff and Senior Volunteer - Invitation Accepted

Tom Pentecost
CAG - Volunteer - Invitation Accepted

John Schlegal
CAG - Office Manager - Invitation Accepted

Phil Alperson
Legislative Director - Rep. Ronnie Shows - Invitation Accepted

~ A PROCLAMATION ~

Let it be known far and wide that Saturday, 9 September 2000, is hereby designated as Congressman RONNIE SHOWS Appreciation Day.

Let it also be known that military retirees, family members, and friends of Ronnie Shows will meet in Laurel, MS, on the Congressman Ronnie Shows appreciation day, to express our very sincere thanks to Congressman Shows for his untiring efforts to encourage the Congress of the United States to take those actions necessary to honor the medical care promises made to America's military retirees via The Keep Our Promise to America's Military Retirees Act, HR 2966 and HR 3573.

Congressman Ronnie Shows has DONE WHAT HE SAID HE WOULD DO. Now we need to help him and show our appreciation for his UNTIRING EFFORTS. Congressman Shows attended the meeting in Laurel, MS, on 27 March 1999. This Question was asked; will you go back to Washington and submit Legislation that will Restore the Broken Promise? At that meeting 477 people heard the Congressman make that pledge. Congressman Shows did return to Washington after getting an "EARFUL" in Laurel, MS, that day. He consulted with others and wrote HR 2966.

On 28 September 1999 at 5:06 PM Congressman Shows SUBMITTED to the U.S. House of Representatives HR 2966. Later he SUBMITTED HR 3573. In addition, He has brought this retired military healthcare issue to the NATIONAL LEVEL. He has inspired the "grass roots movements" to new heights and has raised the "BAR" TO AN UNPRECEDENTED LEVEL.

As a result of these action on the part of Congressman Shows, You are invited to "THE RONNIE SHOWS APPRECIATION BUFFET". This is a fund raising event for the Congressman expressing our gratitude for going beyond the "NORMAL" on our behalf.

EVENT DETAILS

Where: RAMADA INN, LAUREL, MS

NOTE: The Ramada Inn is under new ownership
and is undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation

Date: Saturday, 9 September 2000
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Seating Capacity: 500

Programs for the 1st Annual Ronnie Shows Appreciation Luncheon
Printed and Furnished Courtesy of JOHN RAWLS

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Opening prayer by - Reverend Lewis Allred - Navy Chaplin (Retired)
Songs by - Kathy J. Lee
Taps by - Drew Whittington
Welcome and Introduction of the Master of Ceremonies by - Jim Whittington
The main program by - Gen. Dick Murray - Master of Ceremonies.

ENTERTAINMENT

HUB CITY SWING - a 40's-style swing band directed by David Young.
Click here for details.

MS. Kathy J. Lee (Gospel Recording Artist) - singing God Bless America, Star Spangled Banner, and God Bless the USA.

DRESS CODE

Dress is informal. Neckties are not forbidden, but are not encouraged.

SPEAKERS

Master of Ceremonies: Richard D. Murray, MajGen, USAF(ret)

NOTE: General Murray (President of NAUS) was invited by the Event Coordinator (Jim Whittington) to act as the Master of Ceremonies for the 1st Annual Ronnie Shows Appreciation Luncheon. General Murray accepted without hesitation.

HOTEL ~ MOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Ramada Inn - $70.85 (tax included) - Reservations Required
Call 1-601-649-9100 and ask for the Military Retiree rate.

Other motels are also available in the immediate area including:
Note: These motels have no special Military Retiree rate.
Holiday Inn Express, 1-800-465-4329
Quality Inn, 1-800-228-5151
Comfort Inn, 1-800-228-5150

AIRLINE ACCOMMODATIONS CLOSEST TO LAUREL,MS

JACKSON, MS ~ Laurel is 86 miles southeast of Jackson
GULFPORT, MS ~ Laurel is 90 miles north of Gulfport
MOBILE, AL ~ Laurel is 100 miles northwest of Mobile

LUNCHEON BUFFET MENU AT THE RAMADA INN

Roast Beef
Mashed Potatoes (with gravy)
Fresh Snap Beans
Green Salad
Rolls
Stawberry Short Cake
Cold Ice Tea

This web page donated by Floyd Sears. E-mail: fsears@bellsouth.net