2ND BATTALION, 4TH MARINES ASSOCIATION2020 REUNION - PLEASANTON, CA

3-6 SEPTEMBER 2020

The 2020 reunion will be held in Pleasanton, California, which is located just east of the San FranciscoBay Area in the Livermore Valley. Pleasanton is easily reached via several interstate highways,depending upon which direction you travel, and close to three large airports.

Please note that this year’s reunion starts on Thursday vice Wednesday due to us piggybacking off theCaledonian Club of San Francisco’s contracted rates.

The reason for having the reunion in this location is two-fold. First and foremost, as always, we areafforded the opportunity to reacquaint ourselves with old friends and make new ones in a special “bandof brothers” event. Secondly, this year will offer a new and unique venue on Saturday and Sunday toexperience a Scottish games in conjunction with our reunion events.

Host Brooks Wilson is a member of the Caledonian Club of San Francisco as well as the 2nd Battalion,4th Marines Association. The Caledonian Club has hosted an annual Scottish gathering and games since1866 in the Bay Area and it is the largest Scottish games of its’ type in the world, drawing 35-50,000 onthe Labor Day weekend each year. Brooks thought it would be a lot of fun to combine the two eventsinto one “lallapalooza!” A similar reunion was held in 2010 and all who attended had a wonderful time. Members will get to experience the fun of attending a Scottish heritage event including such things asethnic foods, whiskey tasting, folks in period regalia, contests for pipers, drummers, pipe bands, drummajors and athletes, sheep dog exhibitions, Scottish sheep, dogs and cattle, clan tents where one mightbegin the search for his or her roots, and two grandstand shows per day to cap the excitement and wonderof it all. Not to be forgotten are the many vendors selling their Scottish wares should members be caughtup in the swirl of things and desire to take home a remembrance or two. Members might even find outwhat’s under a kilt!

Our guests of honor will be Colonel Robert Weiler and his lovely wife Nicole. The Colonel is theCommanding Officer of the 5th Marine Regiment and former Battalion Commander of the 2nd Battalion,4th Marines.

Members will discover that the people who attend this fine event are very patriotic and appreciative ofour military. Our Association will be recognized at the grandstand shows each day. A special feature atthese shows will the 1st Marine Division Band from Camp Pendleton, California, which has been invitedto perform along with the many pipe bands. The closing shows each day will feature 30 plus massedpipe bands and the 1st Marine Division Band in a magnificent pageantry not to be missed!

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: The games are held at the Alameda County Fairgrounds which isapproximately four miles away from the reunion headquarters hotel: San Ramon Marriott in San Ramon,California. Presently there is a block of 50 rooms available offered at $117.00 per night plus local taxes. There is no charge for parking. The San Ramon Marriott is a smoke free hotel, but smoking is allowedon the patios and in the courtyards. The hotel has a very nice restaurant which will help host ourtraditional banquet. There are also a number of good restaurants within a short distance to enjoy (pleasesee the list herein of restaurants close by).

TRANSPORTATION: For those attendees flying into the Bay Area, there are three airports: SanFrancisco International (SFO), Oakland International (OAK) and San Jose International (SJC). Thelatter two are the closest. Transportation is readily available, but perhaps the easiest way to travelbetween the hotel and airport is by renting a car or using the SuperShuttle. Advanced reservations arerequired for the SuperShuttle and they may be made online at www.supershuttle.com. When you makethese reservations, SuperShuttle will reply with a confirmation and location for pick up at the airport.

ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION:

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) - If desired, the BART system connects the San Francisco andOakland airports to the Dublin BART station. BART does not connect with the San JoseInternational airport. Uber, Lyft or a taxi may be used to transfer from the Dublin BART stationto the San Ramon Marriott.

If you desire to travel via BART to any Bay Area location, plan ahead on the internet by going towww.bart.gov/schedules/bystation.aspx . Use the Dublin/Pleasanton station as your startingpoint. Complete schedule information is available online or at the station.

Rental Cars - Rental car agencies abound in all the airports as well. It is recommended that yourent a car for getting around, but use the BART to go to San Francisco to avoid heavy traffic andhigh parking costs.

TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN HOTELS AND GAMES: There will be a free shuttle available forgames attendees between the hotels and games site at the Alameda County Fairgrounds both days of theGames. Service starts at 0630 and concludes at 1930. Each shuttle trip takes approximately 40 minutesto an hour depending upon the number of riders and traffic. It would be easier to drive to the Games inyour POV or rental car, but be aware that parking costs $10 per day. Trip time for POV’s / rental cars isabout 15-20 minutes. There are golf cart shuttles from the parking areas to the Games event locations forthose needing assistance.

Hopefully, the information contained herein will whet your appetite to attend what may be the bestreunion yet! Registration and daily schedule information is presented below. Brooks, Colleen and thereunion staff eagerly await your arrival and trust you will have as much fun as we will in putting on thiswonderful event for you!

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GRANDSTAND SHOWS:

There is a grandstand show mid day and at the end of theafternoon (check your programs for times). Veterans arehonored at most Scottish Games and ours is noexception. There will be a block of box seats set asidefor members and families of the 2/4 Association to sittogether. These seats are handicap accessible by elevatorat the east end of the grandstands. Our president andguests of honor will be invited to stand on the main stageto be recognized by the Chief of the Caledonian Club atthe opening show. All veterans will be recognized duringthe afternoon show. The 1st Marine Division Band will Honoring Veterans of All Servicesalso be playing, so do not miss these shows!

LIST OF RESTAURANTS & VENUES IN THE AREA:

Restaurants within walking distance:

• Bishop Grill, 2600 Bishop Dr, San Ramon, CA 94583 - In the San Ramon Marriott• Boba Guys, 6000 Bollinger Canyon Rd Ste 1217, San Ramon, CA 94583 - Alternative drinks and

lite fare• Fieldwork Brewing Company, 6000 Bollinger Canyon Rd STE 1206, San Ramon, CA 94583 -

Craft beers• Mendocino Farms, 6000 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA 94583 - Sandwich market• Roam Artisan Burgers, 6000 Bollinger Canyon Road Suite 1101 Suite 1101, San Ramon, CA

94583• Little Mad Fish, 154 Sunset Dr, San Ramon, CA 94583 - Comfort food, small plates• MOD Pizza, 146 Sunset Dr, San Ramon, CA 94583 - Build your own pizza• Muscle Maker Grill, 164 Sunset Dr B7, San Ramon, CA 94583 - Wraps, salads, shakes & more• Slanted Door, 6000 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA 94583 - Lite fare with an Asian flair

Restaurants a short drive:

• Nation’s Giant Burgers, 2426 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583 - Fantasticburgers!

• Primavera Ristorante, 3124 Crow Canyon Pl, San Ramon, CA 94583 - Italian• Worth Ranch, 2410 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583 - upscale steak house -

(925)831-2175• Hap’s, 122 West Neal Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566 - upscale steak house & seafood - (925) 600-

9200

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Venues in the Bay Area:

There is a huge variety of things to do in the Bay Area too numerous to list here. Several websites are presented for reunion attendees to research on their own based upon their personaldesires:

San Francisco:

• Marines Memorial Club: https://marinesmemorial.org/. Some members have expressedan interest in going to the MMC. It is recommended you make reservations throughthem for meals and possible overnights before or after the reunion. Sunday might be aperfect day for a visit and lunch as traffic will be a bit better. They are located at 609Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 or call: (800) 562-7463. Please see their web siteas well.

• https://www.thecrazytourist.com/top-25-things-to-do-in-san-francisco/• https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g60713-Activities-San_Francisco_California.ht

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East Bay:

• https://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/east-bay/top-things-to-do/a/poi/361860• https://www.skyscanner.com/trip/san-francisco-east-bay-california/things-to-do

North Bay Wine Tours:

• Google “Wine Tours Sonoma and Napa” for a plethora of companies and theirinformation, and ratings.

Local Tours:

• https://visittrivalley.com/activities-and-things-to-do/tours/

Golfing at the Alameda County Fairgrounds: There is a small, nine hole golf course withdriving range (irons only) and putting green in the middle of the race track at the AlamedaCounty Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, CA. Those who would like a golf outing, this might be agood deal for you. The course offers rental clubs (left and right hand), bags, six electric cartsand 20 pull carts. The course has three par 3 and six par 4 holes. Membership is not required. The course may be reached by driving onto the fairgrounds, going through the tunnel under therace track and parking next to the club house. Fees are charged for equipment rentals and courseusage. The course is open from 7 a.m. until dark each day. More information may be obtainedfrom their web site: www.pleasantongolfcenter.com or calling (925) 462-4653.

Reunion Host Contact Information:

Brooks Wilson1-575-209-0932Brooks@ADanceofLight.com

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* SCHEDULE OF EVENTS *

Thursday (3 September)

1200 - 1800 : Registration; hospitality room (Tri-Valley #2) open; free timeAs desired: Dinner on own2000 - 2300: Scottish Pub Night at the Main Street Brewery, 830 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566 in

downtown Pleasanton (optional)

Friday (4 September)

0700 - 0900: Breakfast on own0900 - 1030: Board of Directors meeting at San Ramon Marriott (Pleasanton-Danville Rooms)1030 - 1200: General business meeting at San Ramon Marriott (back patio)1200 - 1330: Lunch on your own1330 - 1430: Memorial service at San Ramon Marriott (back patio)1430 - 1630: Hospitality room (Tri-Valley #2) open; free time1800 - 1830: No host cocktails at San Ramon Marriott (Salon 1)1830 - 2000: Banquet at San Ramon Marriott (Salon 1)2000 - 2130: Evening Concert in the main ballroom at the San Ramon Marriott featuring guest pipe band and 1st

Marine Division Band. No host cocktail bars are available in the ballroom lobby.

Saturday (5 September)

0700 - 0900: Breakfast on own0800 - 1800: Scottish Games at Alameda County Fairgrounds1800 - 1900: Return to San Ramon Marriott1900 - 2030: Dinner on own

Sunday (6 September)

0700 - 0900: Breakfast on own0800 - 1800: Scottish Games at Alameda County Fairgrounds and/or free time1800 - 1900: Return to San Ramon Marriott1900 - 2000: Dinner on own2000 - 2200: Free band party at San Ramon Marriott in the main ballroom (optional for those loving pipe band

and Marine Corps band music)

NOTES for Saturday and Sunday:

1. There is a free shuttle available running approximately every 30 minutes starting at 0630 and finishing at1930 between the San Ramon Marriott, other hotels and the Scottish Games at the Alameda CountyFairgrounds. The trip takes 40 minutes to an hour. Parking is available at the fairgrounds for $10 per day.

2. There is an elevator at the east end of the grandstands for the handicapped to use to access the box seating.

Monday (7 September)

0700 - 0900: Breakfast on ownAs desired: Depart for home or other points of interest

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2ND BATTALION, 4TH MARINES ASSOCIATION

2020 REUNION - PLEASANTON, CA

2-6 SEPTEMBER 2020

SAN RAMON MARRIOTT

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

The 2020 reunion will be held at the San Ramon Marriott, 2600 Bishop Drive, San Ramon, CA94583. A block of 50 rooms has been contracted and reservations are required. All rooms arenon-smoking, but there are nice patios and courtyards available in which to take your pleasure. Please call the following number: 1 (925) 867-9200 or go to the link below to make yourreservations:

2/4 ASSOCIATION REUNION ROOM BLOCK

It is important that you contact the hotel no later than Wednesday, August 12, 2020, andidentify yourselves as part of the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines Association. A word to the wise:rooms at this hotel are usually booked by the end of April. You will need to provide them withyour name, requested bed type (i.e. king or double queen), check-in and check-out dates, and anyother special requirements you might have. Please note that the hotel confirms reservations onlyvia internet. If reservations are made over the phone, they will give you a confirmation numberon the phone. Room types cannot be guaranteed.

After Wednesday, August 12, 2020 any rooms which have not been reserved will be returned tothe hotel's general inventory. Reservation requests after this date will be accepted on a spaceavailable basis, at the rate available at that time, but it is almost a certainty that there will be norooms available since the Scottish Games are a big draw.

If rooms at the San Ramon Marriott are sold out, we do have a room block at the CourtyardMarriott across the highway. Please contact the Reunion Host for details.

CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT

Guest accommodations will be available for check in at 3:00 pm on arrival day. Rooms must bevacated by 11:00 am on departure day. Any attendee wishing special consideration for latecheckout should inquire at the front desk on the day of departure. If late checkout is available, alate charge may be applied to each room.

GUEST ROOM CHARGES

Upon check-in, each guest will be required to present a valid credit card, on which an amount ofsufficient pre-authorization can be obtained to cover the room and tax charges for the length ofthe guest’s stay, plus the anticipated use of the hotel’s ancillary services. If your plans changeand you must cancel your room reservations, it must be done before 12 August 2020. If acancellation is made after this date, you will be charged for one night.

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REUNION REGISTRATION:

Please complete the form below and make payment online or print the form off and mail it with acheck made out to the “2/4 Association” to the Reunion Host no later than 12 August 2020.

POLO / T-SHIRTS:

All men’s polo shirts will be the Port Authority brand (Item #’s K500 or K500P) made of a 65/35poly/cotton pique. The ladies’ shirts will be the Alternative brand Legacy V-neck style (Item# AA9073)made of 100% ring spun combed cotton. All shirts will have a full color transfer of the modern versionof the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines coat-of-arms logo on the left breast and “Pleasanton 2020" on the leftsleeve hem.

*NOTICE: If attendees desire any of the clothing items presented below, they must be ordered whenyou register to attend. Registrations with shirt orders must be postmarked no laterthan 12 August 2020. NO SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT THEREUNION.

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2ND BATTALION, 4TH MARINES ASSOCIATION2020 REUNION - PLEASANTON, CA

3-6 SEPTEMBER 2020

* REGISTRATION FORM *

Please complete this form and make payment online or print the form off and mail it with a checkmade out to the “2/4 Association” to the Reunion Host no later than 12 August 2020:

2/4 Association, Attn: Brooks Wilson, 3127 Dennis Avenue, Clovis, California 93619-5103

Member’s name: ___________________________ Guest name: (Spouse, Child/Children and/or Friends)

Member’s Address: ____________________________________________________________

City: _________________________ State: ____________________ Zip: _______________

Telephone: E-mail:

Registration before 12 August: Number attending ____ x $25.00 = _________C Children 12 and under free

Registration after 12 August Number attending ____ x $35.00 = _________

FRIDAY (4 SEPTEMBER) BANQUET (no host bar followed by buffet style dinner: garden salad,grilled chicken, mashed potatoes, grilled vegetables, rolls, dessert, coffee or tea) at the San RamonMarriott (formal kilt, tuxedo, suit or coat and tie with miniature decorations appropriate):

Number attending ____ x $34.00 = _________

* NOTE: Please let the Reunion Host know if there are dietary requirements.

FRIDAY (4 SEPTEMBER) EVENING CONCERT

Number attending ____ x $20.00 = _________

SATURDAY & SUNDAY (5-6 SEPTEMBER) SCOTTISH GAMES package (one or two day ticketincludes reserved, grandstand box seating & program)

One day ticket (adult) ____ x $53.00 = _________Two day ticket (adult) ____ x $68.00 = _________One day ticket (youth 12-17; senior 65+)____ x $38.00 = _________Two day ticket (youth 12-17; senior 65+) ___ x $48.00 = _________

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POLO / T-SHIRTS:

Men’s red polo ___ ___ ___ ___ x $22.00 = _________Sm Med Lg XL

___ x $23.00 = _________XXL___ x $26.00 = _________XXXL

Men’s red polo w/pocket ___ ___ ___ ___ x $24.00 = _________Sm Med Lg XL

___ x $25.00 = _________XXL___ x $29.00 = _________XXXL

Women’s red V-neck ___ ___ ___ ___ x $15.00 = _________Sm Med Lg XL

___ x $17.00 = _________XXL

GRAND TOTAL: __________

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