Yongsan Fall Festival set for Oct. 14
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By Steve Davis
Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea —The annual Yongsan Fall Festival and Community Parade will be held Oct. 14 on Yongsan South Post.

The parade will begin 10 a.m. at the commissary and proceed west along X Corps Boulevard to the Collier Field House area. The parade will feature Area II Commander Col. Ron Stephens as Grand Marshal, as well as the Seoul American High School king and queen and Area II volunteers of the year.

A prize of $200 will be awarded in each of six categories, including best vehicle entry; best marching entry; most humorous entry; best musical entry; best children’s entry and best military theme.

“We have a lot of entries already, but there’s room for more,” said Mario Farrulla, Area II recreation director.

Farrulla said he hopes more military units participate in the parade. To enter, call Farrulla at 738-5254.

The festival, which will include food booths, vendors, contests, games and professional entertainment, will be open 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. on Williams Avenue next to Collier Field House and on Soccer Field #12. The festival will feature “Kid’s Land,” complete with large inflatable games, balloon clowns and a variety of youth-oriented activities.

An 18th Medical Command Community Health Fair and the First Annual Korea-wide Retiree Appreciation Day will be held in conjunction with the fall festival.

Medical booths on Williams Avenue will test vision, blood pressure, cholesterol and body fat composition. Information on health and overall wellbeing will also be available.

Retirees will get a special treat at Retiree Appreciation Day activities. Retiree information booths will be staffed at the Main Post Club from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. by a variety of organizations, including the Veterans Administration, the U.S. Embassy, American Red Cross, Army Community Service, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and others. A free barbecue lunch will be held 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. for registered retirees.

Registered retirees will also be provided discounts and priority at the Yongsan Fun Park, the bowling alley, MWR clubs, the commissary, PX and other
facilities on Retiree Appreciation Day.

To register, download the registration form and newsletter.
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Retiree Appreciation Day Registration Form
October 14, 2006
Main Post Club, Yongsan, Seoul, Korea
Name (Last, First M.) Rank/Grade Branch
Street Address City State Zip Code
Telephone (Area Code & Number) Email
THE BBQ LUNCH IS ONLY OPEN TO REGISTERED RETIREES AND THEIR GUESTS.
REGISTERED PERSONNEL ARE REQUIRED TO CHECK IN AT THE RAD REGISTRATION DESK (IN
FRONT OF THE MAIN POST CLUB) PRIOR TO RECEIVING LUNCH.
Attending the BBQ Lunch Yes �� No ��
Guests attending the BBQ Lunch Yes �� No ��
Name of family member(s)/guest(s) also attending the lunch.
Desired Retiree Booth Information/Assistance
Attending the Community Health Fair Yes �� No ��
Desired Health Service
Seeking Dental Cleaning & Screening Yes �� No ��
Walk-in appoints available but limited. Call 736-4779 for an appointment NLT October 13, 2006.Please send this completed form to Mr. Tim Spann not later than October 7, 2006
Email: spannt@korea.army.mil, or
FAX: 724-6730, or
Mail: Headquarters, Eighth United States Army
ATTN: EAGA-HRP, Mr. Tim Spann
UNIT #15236
APO AP 96205-5236
MPS
Headquarters, Eighth United States Army
ATTN: EAGA-HRP, Mr. Tim Spann
UNIT #15236
APO AP 96205-5236 )The completed form should be e-mailed or faxed to 724-6730. Call Tim Spann at 724-8256 for details.

Free post shuttle bus service will be available every 15 minutes between noon – 5 p.m. to take retirees from the Fall Festival / Health Fair area to the Main Post Club.


Contact Area II Public Affairs
DSN 315-738-7354
or commercial +82.2.7918-7354 or
E-mail the Area II Public Affairs Office

NOTICE TO RETIRED MILITARY ONLY

Full story on the Retirees events on the 14th can be seen and downloaded at
http://www.usfk.mil. go to right side and click Hot-Topics, then bottom right there is a power point slide that says Retiree Appreciation 2006.

You have to get that form in by 7 Oct for the BBQ Lunch!