Camp Ali

(Youth Activities at the Reunion)

 

ATTENTION ALL KIDS, GRANDKIDS, BOYS, GIRLS AND YOU LITTLE BRATS TOO!!

For the 18th year, we’re having a KIDS TENT and GUESS WHO’S IN CHARGE?  THAT’S RIGHT!!

SERGEANT MOLLY, CORPORAL CARLY & CAPTAIN HENRY are in charge!

You know the rules!!

1.  HAVE FUN!!;

2.  NO WHINING!!

THAT’S ALL!!

                   DO YOU HEAR ME??

 

COME VISIT US AT CAMP ALI

 

We plan on being BIGGER & BETTER than ever -- Painting rocks, Arts ‘n Crafts, Games, Races, hat & T-shirt decorating (usually on purpose) -- and just a GREAT place to hang out.  Oh yes, Door Prizes, Door Prizes, and MORE Door Prizes.  Balloons,  New Bicycles, Trophies, Clowns, Toys and did I mention, DOOR PRIZES?!?!  All FREE – FREE – FREE – NO cost!!  You will ALL come away WINNERS!!

 

But we couldn’t do this without people helping us.  Here’s a list of some of the fine people.  If I forgot someone, I’m sorry:

          ALPHA-ONE DROP ZONE

          PRO-MED in WICHITA

          ARCK STAFF in WICHITA

          TURBO’S GROUP

          CGF INDUSTRIES OF WICHITA

          DR. OSIO & STAFF OF WICHITA

          YOUNG WELDING SUPPLY in EL DORADO

          WELLS DESIGNS

          WALGREENS, El Dorado

          VET CENTER in WICHITA

          AIR CAPITAL EQUIPMENT, WICHITA

          SBARRA ENTERPRISES

          PHILIP ZIVNUSKA, DDS in WICHITA

          STEPHANIE ROBERTSON, DDS in WICHITA

 

AND A VERY BIG THANK YOU TO JIM STUMP AND THE EMPLOYEES OF FRONTIER REFINERY IN EL DORADO.  THEIR VERY GENEROUS DONATION, REALLY MADE THE KIDS TENT SPECIAL LAST YEAR.  THANK YOU!!!

 

We spend approximately $2,000 on the Kids Tent.  That’s a lot of begging on my part!!  Anyone wishing to help with a donation (or donations),  contact me (Henry McVay) at 316/832-9613 or at 4330 Gustafson in Wichita, KS 67204. 

 

SO SEE YOU LITTLE RECRUITS IN JULY & REMEMBER – NO WHINING !!!!

 

          As part of being a member of the United States Armed Forces, one takes on more than simply serving his country in a military capacity.  The Soldier, Sailor, Marine, or Airman inherits a legacy to safeguard Our Nation.  One of the most important aspects of this legacy is the continued freedom of our most important product, our Youth.

 

          Without a strong and patriotic willed youth, our Nation would have ceased to exist over 200 years ago.

 

The Reunion’s name gives credence to this in its name;

The Kansas Vietnam Veterans and FAMILY Reunion.

 

          Through the nearly singular efforts of just one member, we proudly present this page, dedicated to our Children, Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, and the other young people who attend our Reunion.

 

          If it weren’t for the undertaking of the project by Henry McVay of providing clean wholesome entertainment for the youth who attend the Reunion, there would be no “Kids Tent”.  Henry’s love for children is evidenced by his never-ending campaign to collect donations of craft materials, projects, and developing activities to keep the smaller children happy and occupied, while all the Dads & Moms, Grandpas & Grandmas, or Uncles & Aunts enjoy the Reunion action on their own, without worry.

 

Kids, this is my last year to do the Kids’ Tent.  Although this is going to be my last year, the Kids Tent WILL CONTINUE ON and will always be a part of the Reunion.  If anyone is considering or wishes to volunteer and take charge of the Kids Tent, please contact me.  If you used to come to the Kids’ Tent, but now have grown up, please come by and visit me.  I would love to see you!      Henry

 

 

CAPTAIN Henry

(notice the award ribbons on his snappy uniform)

 

Captain Henry’s Staff

Sgt. Molly, Cpl. Carly & other VERY helpful enlistees

(notice the snappy uniforms too!)

 

                      

Lots of fun with clowns & balloons!                   Let’s learn how to make some fun!

 

 

                                                                      Smiles are Capt. Henry’s paycheck!

    

                                                              

             The Kid’s Tent is a popular spot!                                                Kids of all sizes are welcome!

 

              

    Take a break & have some fun!            The most fun spot at the Reunion!           Letting the kids get creative!

 

 

The ‘Kids’ Tent” provides a shady, safe environment for the younger set (sometimes the not-so-younger) to relax, play,

do crafts, and maybe even learn a little about patriotism.

 

      

 

Captain Henry keeps the troops happy and occasionally gives them “SEAL” training!

 

 

 

 

                                      Arts and Crafts, 2002                                     Additional Staff Members, 2006

 

       

2006 Kids’ Tent

 

    

                           2006 POW Balloon Launch                                      Look at all those FREE TOYS, 2006

 

       

                           Molly spraying the kids, 2006                                                 Navy Training, 2006

 

         

      Look what I won, 2006                                                                      Kids’ Tent 2006

 

                                  

                 Headquarters Group, 2006                                            Grandpa & Ali at Camp Ali, 2005

 

 

 

(Note: If you have photos of the “Kids Tent”, We would love to post them here!)

 

 

      

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