Military Reunion Network President Sharon Danitschek shares tips, tricks, trends, and travel topics related to planning military reunions. Learn about cool destinations, hotel industry terminology, contract language, and most of all amazing Veteran stories. We share it here so that you will have the confidence to plan your next reunion. You are not alone! Our goal is to cure "reunionitus" or the uncertainty of planning a military reunion. We share these tips in an effort to make reunion plan ...
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Never Home: The Life Changing book by Navy Veteran Richard Sherman
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Never Home Remembering the Military Heroes Who Never Returned. I fear that the world wars are drifting into history for adolescents in America—the overwhelming majority have never been enriched by a conversation with a great uncle or aunt, a grandfather or grandmother, who served in World War II. For without direct interaction, these events, these …
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From Sadr City in 2004 to finding a new Mission and Purpose - Guest Lt Gen. (ret) Gary Volesky
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We were honored to spend time with Three Star General Ret. Gary Volesky. His passion not only for serving our Country for 36 years but also for continuing to support the Veteran Community is inspiring. He is a "must book" keynote speaker! Lt General Ret. Gary Volesky Bio: Gary is a passionate leader with thirty-six years of service to our Nation. H…
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We sat down with Jessica Settje about bringing military reunions to her city. Her enthusiasm for military reunions AND Omaha is infectious! Wait until you hear about the cool attractions! Want more information? Visit the Military Reunion Network website.By mrnradio@militaryreunionnetwork.com
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Look for the Helpers Series #1 Hooves and Heroes
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Helpers are everywhere especially those that want to help our Veteran Community. In our series, Look for the Helpers, we will introduce you to the missions of those supporting Veterans locally and across the Country. Today, we visited with Sonia Jorgenson, Founder of Hooves and Heroes located in Stanwood WA, about 40 miles north of Seattle. Hooves …
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How Cool is Providence Rhode Island for Military Reunions? Listen and find out!
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Jonathan Neis with Go Providence shares why the smallest state in the union is one of the most popular places to hold your reunion. More information about GO ProvidenceBy mrnradio@militaryreunionnetwork.com
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LinkedIn Lessons How to elevate your profile and build community
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It is hard to miss the enthusiasm Leanne Calderwood has for the LinkedIn platform. She shares how she mastered the art of building an online community and why it is so important for organizations of all industries to have a presence. If you want to elevate your profile or just better understand how to connect and build your own network, Leanne can …
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Fargo CVB goes above and beyond to welcome Military Reunions!
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Mallari Ackerman with the Fargo-Moorehead Convention Visitor Bureau shares how her team helps military reunion planners have a great reunion! Click Here for More informationBy mrnradio@militaryreunionnetwork.com
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Where we are now, A Hoteliers perspective
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Dan Miller Best Western Multi Property Sales Manager shares his personal views of what is happening in the hotel industry. Please note, our conversation represents his views only. He is not speaking for Best Western Hotels.By mrnradio@militaryreunionnetwork.com
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The importance of Dual Cancellation in hotel contracts.
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We sat down with Joan Eisenstodt an industry expert with hotel contracts, to talk about the importance of a dual cancellation clause. (Disclaimer, Joan and host Sharon Danitschek are sharing their opinion regarding contract language. They comment and conversation should not be considered legal advice. Military Reunion Planners should always seek th…
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Be a part of a special Vietnam Veterans Day Event
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Teina Woodburn Veterans Affairs Director for Historic Programs joins us to talk about a very special annual event. Click the link for more information National Vietnam Veterans Day EventBy mrnradio@militaryreunionnetwork.com
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How to find and book speakers for your military reunion
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Diane Goodman with Goodman Speaker Management shares her thoughts on booking the right speaker for your next military reunion.By mrnradio@militaryreunionnetwork.com
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The status of the hospitality industry as of October 2021
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We sat down with Anthony Anton, CEO of the Washington Hospitality Association, for a conversation about how the industry is dealing with staffing, and supply chain issues. He also shared some best practices for Military Reunion Planners too!By mrnradio@militaryreunionnetwork.com
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When Jenny and Jake met the veterans that served with their Uncle Mike
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Uncle Mike passed away while serving in Vietnam in the late 60's. His niece Jenny and her son Jake were curious to know more about him. Their research lead them to the 6994 Security Squadron ReunionBy mrnradio@militaryreunionnetwork.com
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What 911 was like for NYC Firefighter Joe Torrillo
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Buried when the first tower came down, Joe made a promise to keep the memories alive of the 343 firefighters that lost their lives that dayBy mrnradio@militaryreunionnetwork.com
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The Pride Passion and Patriotism in Pueblo Colorado
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Paulette Stuart joins us to share a really cool story of how the residents of Pueblo came together. Learn more about holding your reunion there!By mrnradio@militaryreunionnetwork.com
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A reunion of 2 WWII Veterans goes from FaceBook to the Emmys!
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A simple Facebook post from a 91 year old started it all. Award winning film producer, Kyle Olson shares what happened when two World War II Veterans reunited for the first time in 70 years after their inaugural voyage on Navy ship LST-218. Visit www.lastsignalmovie.com for more information then get the popcorn and download the movie! The Military …
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Cool tips for planning a virtual military reunion
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It is possible to plan a virtual military reunion! Suzanne Tyler, Owner of VMA Global Events, shares her tips on making virtual reunions easy and fun. About Suzanne: Suzanne has been in the events industry for close to 40 years. She has been the Owner/President of VMA Global Events since 2016 and recently received her Digital Event Strategist Certi…
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Working with Motor Coach companies....what you need to know
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Military Reunions use buses! Are you contracting with a Broker or Motor Coach Company. Know who you are dealing with and why that is important! About our Guest: Richard Schweitzer is a transportation lawyer with a private practice based in Washington, DC. Since the mid-1990s he has served as General Counsel to the American Bus Association, a trade …
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Buy the Event Insurance...you will sleep better.
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We visit the MRN Radio Archives to share a conversation with Michelle Lenz. If you are planning a Military Reunion, Church Retreat, Conference, Workshop or Family Reunion This show is a MUST! Thanks to our show sponsor Military Appreciation Channel. If you love stories about Military Life and the Veteran Community visit the MAC website! You will lo…
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What the heck is Military Reunion Network Radio?
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This show is for anyone and everyone involved with Military Reunions! Specifically Veterans that are curious about, interested in, or involved with planning one. For more information visit www.militaryreunionnetwork.comBy mrnradio@militaryreunionnetwork.com
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