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Oshkosh Reunion 2004 Saturday, July 31, 2004
CHARCOAL PIT
The third annual Institute of Aviation Reunion at Oshkosh 2002 was a great success. Aviation Alumni from as far back as 1947 joined in the festivities on Saturday July 27th along with a 1941 graduate from Chemical Engineering who is a pilot, more recent graduates and current students.. The highlight of this year's event was the four retired Instructors/Employees from the Institute were flown up specifically for this event, Milt Craig, Darwin Zachay, Omer Benn, and Dale Trulock. They were accompanied by the Director of the Institute C. Elaine McCoy ,Tom Emanuel, Bill Geibel, and Sybil Phillips. Other retirees present were Marian Armstrong and Steve Owen who were already at Oshkosh. The evening got off to a slow start as people watched the air show from the rear patio at the Charcoal Pit, however, when the show was over people started pouring in. Many a story was exchanged and participants filled each other in on what they have been doing since leaving the Institute. As with all events the timed passed quickly and official program came to a close. The group from Champaign hastened back to Fond Du Lac to fly home, some called it a day after having toured the EAA Convention for most of the day, and others gathered at the bar to continue to reminisce and embellish a few aviation stories. (Photos of Reunion 2002) Those of you who could not attend missed a great party. Don't miss out again. Plan on attending Oshkosh Reunion 2003 on July , 2003.
OSHKOSH REUNION 2001 RECAP Oshkosh 2001 July 28, 2001 Alumni and friends of the Institute attended the second annual Oshkosh Reunion held at the Charcoal Pit in Oshkosh Wisconsin. Over Fifty-eight attendees shared stories and renewed old acquaintances from 4:00 to well past 7:00. This year’s event brought out a new wave of alumni, however, many of those who attended last year did not attend this year. This was Dr. Taylor’s last reunion as Director of the Institute and it was highlighted with the presentation of a barbecue recipe book signed by the attendees and presented to Dr. Taylor by our Alumni Constituency Board President Karen Koening. Pictures were on display showing various events and activities Dr. Taylor participated in over his 21 years as the Institute Director. Over the course of the evening the discussions were interrupted with a raffle of several items which included Institute mugs and cups, and several Alumni Association mouse pads. Everyone had a great time and found the evening passed to soon. Fortunately, Karen diligently got picture s of almost everyone so the memories can be relived and those of you who could not attend can see who did. Check out the photos below. Now is the time to start planning for next year. Oshkosh will be from July 23 to July 29 with our 2002 Reunion planned for Saturday July 27th. Stay turned to the web site for updates and any changes. Attendees at the Oshkosh 2001 Reunion For information about Oshkosh 2000, please click here.
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