The Midwest Skydivers Reunion, a reunion of competitive teams from Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin that were actively competing in the '70s and '80s will be held Labor Day Weekend, August 29 – September 1, at Midwest Freefall Skydiving in Ray, Michigan. All net proceeds from the event will be donated to the Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame to support its efforts to build a museum.
The event is a unique opportunity for Midwest skydivers of the '70s RW scene (and beyond) to reconnect with teammates, club members, DZOs, pilots, riggers and anyone who shared in that magical time. The reunion was created as an opportunity for old friends to gather for a one-time event to remember those no longer with us and celebrate and reconnect with those still here.
The cost for the weekend is $55 until June 15; $60 June 16 – July 15; $65 July 16 – August 15. After August 15, registration will be limited to on-site for $65. The cost of jump tickets will be $20 on Friday, August 29 and $26 through the long weekend. There will also be a dinner banquet on Saturday evening ($20 per person) and a Sunday BBQ ($15 per person.) Spouses, significant others, family and friends are welcome to attend.
The leadership team of the Midwest Skydivers Reunion consists of Kim Barden, Texas Tom Weber, Lloyd Tosser III and Sandy Reid.
Details, a schedule of events and participation inquiry information is available through a link on the Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame website www.skydivingmuseum.org or http://www.midwestfreefall.com/about/events/midwest-skydivers-reunion/.
The fundraiser will benefit the Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame's capital program that will raise the necessary funds to build the museum. When completed, the Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame will recognize and promote the sport of skydiving through public education and awareness; recognize the contribution to skydiving by its participants, suppliers and supporters; capture forever the history of the sport through is events, equipment and personalities; and enhance aviation safety as it pertains to skydiving. It is expected the museum will draw visitors from throughout the world to experience the thrill of skydiving through its history of people, equipment and events. The Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation governed by a Board of Trustees.