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BRANSON 2021 HORNE REUNION UPDATE:
We are now making plans for a Branson, MO Horne Reunion on
October 21, 22 & 23.
More details as soon as get them all worked out!
Thank you for your interest.
Hopefully we'll make this one happen!

Dear Shipmate!  THE BRANSON 2020 HORNE REUNION  HAS BEEN CANCELED IF YOU HAVE PAID REGISTRATION FEES EXPECT TO RECEIVE A FULL REFUND WITHIN 10 DAYS. IF YOU MADE RESERVATIONS AT LODGE OF THE OZARKS, THEY WILL BE CANCELED FOR YOU BY RENEE. EXPECT A COURTESY CALL FROM HER CONFIRMING THE CANCELLATION SOON. WE WILL REGROUP, REASSESS AND WHEN FEASIBLE RE-SCHEDULE ANOTHER BRANSON REUNION AS THE SITUATION ALLOWS  CANCELLATION After careful consideration, it is with much regret that I announce the cancellation of the Branson 2020 Horne Reunion. After lengthy discussions with Larry & Linda Goolsby and a careful assessment of the situation in Branson and across the nation with regard to COVID-19 we all agree this is the best plan of action. ***** RISK/REWARD The health and well being of our crew & their guests is our highest priority. While the chances of getting infected remains low, the risk/reward equation dictates we put the brakes on this reunion. It takes just one infected person, be it a reunion attendee or somebody else at one of our venues, to expose all of us to the COVID-19 Corona Virus. The lull in infections we were hoping for during the hot summer months has not materialized. In fact, we are experiencing quite the opposite as the country's percentage of infections from testing continues to climb and even record hospitalization rates are now being recorded in many states.  ***** BRANSON SITUATION Just a few weeks after re-opening, six employees of Silver Dollar City (the company that operates the Branson Belle Dinner & Show Cruise among other Branson attractions) tested positive for COVID-19.  Branson health officials are warning of possible additional exposures at several restaurants, Target, Wal-Mart and other Branson locations. And a large Christian Camp with activities in Branson and nearby Lampe now reports 76 positive cases of COVID-19 among campers, counselors and staff members. ***** A CRIPPLED REUNION The main attraction at a Horne reunion is the social interaction. Our ability to interact socially wearing masks and staying 6 feet away from each other would be no fun if not impractical or impossible. If we held the reunion as scheduled it would be an uncomfortable and crippled gathering. More than 25% of registered attendees have, for good reason, already canceled with quite a few more no doubt waiting until the cancellation deadline of July 17. If we held the reunion as scheduled, those who attended would likely be disappointed in the attendance as well as the negative impact social distancing and mask requirements would have on the overall atmosphere. ***** REGROUP/RESCHEDULE While no new date has been set for our next reunion, one thing is for certain; We will have it in Branson. By planning a possible Branson 2021 Horne Reunion, we can have the well-attended gathering we were originally hoping for in Branson at Lodge of the Ozarks and go on a fun and entertaining Dinner and Show Cruise without fear of last minute city/state shut-downs, attraction closures, travel nightmares or health concerns. ***** LODGE OF THE OZARKS I want to give a special THANK YOU to Renee at LODGE OF THE OZARKS who has been helping us plan this reunion. She worked with Larry to offer us a great room-rate, free parking, free breakfast and no resort fee, not to mention practically giving us use of a giant meeting & banquet room for our reunion HeadQuarters. We want to make sure the hard work she did for the Horne Reunion will not be wasted so Lodge of the Ozarks will be our Reunion Headquarters when we reschedule. ***** RESERVATIONS If you made reservations at Lodge of the Ozarks, Renee will be automatically canceling those reservations for you and will give you a courtesy call to confirm your room reservations are canceled. No further action is required on your part. If you do not hear back from Renee by next week then you should call her to confirm your reservations have been canceled. (417)335-2555 ***** REFUNDS If you paid registration fees, expect a full refund within 10 days. By canceling the reunion now, we will be able to get refunds on the deposits we have paid so everybody will receive a FULL refund for both the registration fee and the Dinner & Show Cruise. ***** IMPORTANT! I will be mailing your refunds to the address on the check used to pay your registration. Please double check and confirm the address on your checks is correct. If the address is out of date, please respond to this email with your current address as soon as possible so your refund doesn't go to the wrong address. ***** THANK YOU Finally, I want to thank everybody who was looking forward to attending this reunion. Larry & Linda Goolsby and I appreciate the confidence and trust you have placed in us and hope that you will be among those joining us when the next Horne Reunion is held in Branson, bigger, better and more fun than ever. Respectfully, Joe Westerberg

RESERVE YOUR ROOM AT THE LODGE OF THE OZARKS.
Call 417.335.2555 Monday - Friday between 8am & 5pm Central Time
to reserve your room with a credit card. ASK FOR RENEE!
SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE ROOM RESERVATION DETAILS

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HORNE REUNION - PO BOX 1663 - BASTROP TX - 78602
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BE AT THE LODGE OF THE OZARKS IN BRANSON, MO ON AUGUST 27, 2020
AT 3PM FOR REUNION CHECK-IN, NAME TAG, ANNOUNCEMENTS, DINNER, DRINKS
AND MEET YOUR SHIPMATES!

We'll be taking a sunset Dinner & Show Cruise on Friday, August 28, 2020.
The cruise price of $60 per person includes Dinner (Beef, Chicken or Vegetarian),
Show, Sunset Cruise, Bus Transportation to & from Tablerock Lake and Gratuity.
 The cruise is optional and is not included as part of the $80 Reunion fee. If you would like to
go on the cruise just include payment with your reunion registration.
Watch the video below for more about the incredible Branson Belle Showboat!

ROOM RESERVATION DETAILS BELOW!

The Lodge’s prime location on Branson’s famous “76 Strip” allows guests to walk to shows, attractions, restaurants, and shopping.  Affordable, luxurious room accommodations feature upscale rustic lodge décor, in-room refrigerator and coffee maker, 55” mounted TVs, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, and free Wi-Fi.  All rooms are non-smoking and no pets are allowed.   The property has interior corridors, elevators, a large indoor pool, and fitness center.  Parking is free and parking is flat—no hills!    Check-in is 3:00 p.m.  Check-out is 1:00 p.m. Lodge of the Ozarks serves a complimentary hot, deluxe breakfast every morning from 7-10:00am in our beautiful, spacious dining area.  Breakfast buffet includes scrambled and hard-boiled eggs, potatoes, sausage or ham, biscuits & sausage gravy, French toast, make-your-own fresh Belgium waffles, multiple toppings, bagels and assorted breads, donuts, fresh fruit, yogurt, hot & cold cereals, juices, coffee, cappuccino, tea, and hot chocolate. 

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Horne Reunion attendees get a special room rate of $86.95 + tax
per room based on SINGLE or DOUBLE ADULT occupancy.
Rooms will be less than $99 per night INCLUDING tax.
There is NO resort fee and parking is FREE!
$10 + tax per night charge will apply for additional adults in the same room.
Children 17 & Under stay free in same room as parents.
Maximum room occupancy is 4 adults OR 2 adults & 3 children.
Lodging includes complimentary hot, deluxe breakfasteach morning.
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HOTEL RESERVATIONS:
HORNE REUNION ATTENDEES need to call 417.335.2555 Monday - Friday
between 8am & 5pm Central Time to reserve your room with a credit card. ASK FOR RENEE!
Room reservations may be cancelled no less than 24 hours prior to arrival date and NO PENALTY will apply.

ROOM RESERVATIONS - It is highly recommended you reserve your room for the
Branson 2020 Horne Reunion as soon as possible. Your credit card will not be charged.
And you may cancel up to 24 hours before the reunion arrival date of August 27.

Bravo Zulu to Plankowner Larry Goolsby who worked hard finding us a great place to call Headquarters for the USS Horne 2020 Reunion.
Larry traveled to Branson recently and scouted out several locations, ultimately getting us a great contract with The Lodge Of The Ozarks.
(Located where the Yellow Star is on this map! We're right in the middle of all action!)
 August 27-29, 2020 - Branson, MO.

PLEASE READ! Branson 2020 Horne Reunion Headquarters will be at The Lodge of the Ozarks.
The Lodge has practically GIVEN us use of their giant 4,700 sq ft Crystal Hall Meeting Room for 3+ days.
I say practically because they are only charging us a $400 set-up fee for exclusive use throughout
the entire reunion. They even discounted that set-up fee for us. The Lodge is not making any money
from the Crystal Hall. They ONLY make money from rooms, which by the way they also discounted for us.
Therefore, all guests using Crystal Hall MUST BE REGISTERED GUESTS OF THE LODGE OF THE OZARKS.
This means ALL REUNION ATTENDEES must be registered guests of The Lodge of The Ozarks.
HOWEVER, attendees who live in the Branson area and attendees with RVs/Campers etc will be allowed entrance
to the Crystal Hall during the reunion. ONLY HOTEL GUESTS will receive free breakfast.
 We really don't see any reason to be staying at another hotel. We are getting discounted rooms that include breakfast,
no resort fee and free parking where all your shipmates are staying! We thank you for your understanding.

Branson, MO