specialforcesassociation.org ( preferably live in the vic of Fort Liberty and/or construction background) 6. Scholarship Committee - contact Chair, Garon Strong,You can find members of the committees on the SFA Teamhouse under menu "Committees"
What: Motorcycle Ride
Who / Why: Any motorcycle riders in the vicinity of Tampa, Florida
When: Friday / 18 October 2024 / 1030 –1530
Where: Registration begins at 1030 at the ride start point, American Legion Post 138, 5535 W. Prescott St, Tampa, FL 33616.
Special Instructions: Registration fee paid on site. $20 for the rider, and $10 for an additional passenger. Click on this link to register https://form.jotform.
com/242624038882157
What: 5th Special Forces Group Happy Hour
Who / Why: Tampa area-based 5th SFG alumni welcome our brothers who are in Tampa awaiting departure on the Global Gathering of Green Berets Cruise / Special Forces Association Annual meeting. +1’s are welcome.
When: Friday / 18 October 2024 / 1630 – UTC
Where: Yard House – Water Street – Downtown Tampa https://www.yardhouse.
com/locations/fl/tampa/tampa- water-street/8394 Special Instructions: Please RSVP at this link, so we know how much space to hold. https://forms.office.
com/g/KAH4qH5X8s ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ ---------------- Who: SFA Chapter Leaders (max of two reps per chapter - Chapter President’s are the priority)What: SFA NBO October Chapter Leader's Meeting (old President’s Meeting)Where: Tampa Tap Room, 13150 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33618 (Also available via video MS Teams tele-conference - TBP)When: October 18, 2024; Open at 1500, meeting 1600-1700, and mingling until 1800. (All times Eastern)Why: This is one of our monthly meetings. We will discuss the vote of the Constitution changes and business prior to the General Membership Meeting later in the week. There will be food and beverage available.Learn more about the Tampa Tap Room at https://tampataproom.com/Any questions, contact the SFA NBO President, Chris Wilkerson at president@specialforcesassociation.org ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ ---------------- What: 1st Special Forces Group 40th Anniversary Reactivation Party
Who / Why: Tampa area-based 1st SFG alumni welcome and our brothers who are in Tampa awaiting departure on the Global Gathering of Green Berets Cruise / Special Forces Association Annual meeting. +1’s are welcome.
When: Friday / 18 October 2024 /1800-2200
Where: Barrymore Hotel Downtown Tampa Riverwalk (Pool deck)
Special Instructions: Food and Beverage will be provided
For every new registration (double occupancy) that you can assist with getting former Teammates, Green Berets, Family, or friends on the Global Green Beret Cruise, you will receive a $200.00 onboard credit for spending during the cruise.. 1 Cabin = $200.00, 2 Cabins = $400.00, 3 Cabins = $600.00, etc...
This promotion is valid from September 1-30, 2024. Send an email of the names of the primary cabin guest that you recruit to Legacy4SFA@gmail.com Any questions, please contact Kevin Harry at (423) 895-3769Draft Schedule:Make Lifelong Connections: Strengthen the bonds forged in the crucible of the Special Forces and form new connections with like-minded individuals who share a common mission and purpose. The reunion cruise is a chance to expand your network, exchange ideas, and collaborate with fellow warriors who are making a difference in various fields.Day -1: Thu 10/17 Tampa (Recommended arrival date)
Opportunities: Scuba-Diving Recert / Trip, Deep Sea Fishing, Mini-reunions
Day 0: Fri 10/18 Tampa
- TBD: SOCOM Command Briefing at MacDill Theater
- TBD: SOCOM Memorial Event
- 1030-1530 Motorcycle Ride
- 1500 / 1600-1700 / 1800 SFA NBO October Chapter Leader's Meeting at the Tampa Tap Room (see above for RSVP)
- 1630-UTC 5th SFG Happy Hour/Gathering at the Yard House Downtown Tampa
- 1800-2200 1st SFG 40th Reactivation Anniversary Party at the Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk (Pool Deck)
Day 1: Sat 10/19
- 0930: Porters will start taking luggage (and continue until 1:30pm)
- 1000-1200: Gary Sinise & the Lt Dan Band will be playing in the parking area outside of Terminal 3. You can drop off our luggage and return to enjoy the concert before boarding the ship.
- 1045: Passenger Boarding begins
- 1200-1400 Sister Luv concert on the Lido Deck
- 1300: VIPs meet with select individuals (Rex Lounge)
- 1330: Last luggage drop off time (if you miss this time, you will have to personally carry all your luggage on board thru security)
- 1400: Passenger Boarding complete
- 1400: Onboard Cake cutting and Welcome/Thank you remarks/Flyover by VIPs: Special Forces Legacy Initiatives (SFLI) and other VIPs
- 1445-1600 Carnival Fun Team leads our Sail Away Party
- 1500: VIPs not cruising prep to depart the ship (NLT 1530)
- 1600: Ship Departs
- 1620: Parachute Demonstration IVO Peter O.Knight Airport (you’ll want to be outside to see this)
Day 2: Sun 10/20 at Sea
Day 3: Mon 10/21 8am - 4pm Bimini, The Bahamas
Day 4: Tue 10/22 8am-4pm Nassau, The Bahamas
Day 5: Wed 10/23 at Sea [0900-1000 SFA General Membership Meeting; will also be available MS Teams and recorded]
Day 6: Thu 10/24 8am arrive back in Tampa, FL offload by 1130
* Those returning home by air should plan flights after 12pm
Ybor City Tours, Lunch/Dinner and Pub Crawl
So don't miss out on this extraordinary gathering of elite warriors. Reserve your spot today on this Global Gathering of Green Berets and embark on an adventure that will reignite the fire within and create memories that will last a lifetime. Together, let's honor the past, celebrate the present, and embrace the future.REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Cruise reservations need to be made and paid in full by October 10th. Only by contacting Carle Hurst directly and being granted special permission can reservations be made after that date.For more information, continue to follow us at:or on Facebook at:DON’T MISS THE BOAT!De Oppresso Liber,
Pete TingstromVice President Special Forces Association(808) 436-2901Special Forces 2024 Cruise Lead Planner / SFACON 2024 Chair
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Cruise Announcements and other Association Announcements
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Final Funeral Update Bob Buffington
RIP Bob,
Cancel the chapter meeting currently scheduled for September 28th
SPECIAL FORCES ASSOCIATION
Chapter 76 - South Florida
“The Green Berets”
September 18, 2024
Hello Members and Friends of the Association,
We have decided to cancel the chapter meeting currently scheduled for September 28th at American Legion Post 31 until a later date, due to the passing of chapter member Bob Buffington and for those who may be attending his services in Vero Beach on that date.
We do not have another date established at this time. There are a number of conflicts in coming weeks that preclude an answer as of this writing.
DOL,
Joe Pruett on behalf of
Ed Pijuan
President
Thursday, September 5, 2024
We Have Lost One Of Our Own
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Cruise rooms Available
September 3, 2024
Apologies for sending this out several days late. It has been sitting in an Outbox since Aug 27th thanks to computer issues… JoeP
Hello Members and Friends of the Association,
From: Chris Bell <chrisbell66@tampabay.rr.com>
Date: August 26, 2024 at 1:44:34 PM EDT
Brothers: I just came back from our in-depth pre-cruise planning for the Global Gathering of Green Berets, and it is going to be truly a unique experience that you don’t want to miss!
That said, some GOOD NEWS! We still have some interior rooms that have been “packaged” to include port fees, pre-registration and SFA Convention activities - all for $1,570 for (2) people!!!
If you are interested in taking advantage of this opportunity, please let me know and I will get you started and “onboard” with just a few clicks of the cursor. If you would rather to it over the phone, give me a holler and we’ll get you hooked up with one phone call.
In case you’ve forgotten, the sail away date is Saturday, October 19th with a return to port on the morning of Thursday, October 24th.
UPDATE: Gary Sinise and the “Lt. Dan Band” will be performing a (2) hour concert before we sail off to Bimini and Nassau. He will also be onboard to meet and talk with your fellow Green Berets.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me and I will do my best to answer them or put you in touch with someone who can.
Look forward to seeing you “on the ship!”
De Oppresso Liber
MSG (R) Chris R. Bell, Special Projects Officer
Special Forces Legacy Initiatives, Inc.
1111 Jungle Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33710-4327
Cell: 727.244.1016
"It is easy and most common to run from our fears. To turn and face the fear is rare, but to step towards it, is truly a measure of courage. The Green Berets" – LTC Kevin Holbrook, 1st SFGA
Joe Pruett on behalf of
Ed Pijuan
President
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