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Host Hotel

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Branson

3226 Shepherd Of The Hill Expo,

Branson, MO 65616

call 417-320-5060 or at 417-334-2997

Arrival Date        September 16, 2026

Departure Date       September 19, 2026

Rates; Tuesday (if coming early), Wednesday and Thursday 16th and 17th = $109.00 plus tax

Friday September 18, 2026 = $129.00 plus tax

Sorry about the two different rates but this is a tourist destination and weekend rates are common, but we did get a discount on Friday.  Also, on the regular rooms there will be two queen beds, sorry no kings except for the handicap rooms.  We did have to make compromises to keep things affordable and still have all the amenities we needed to make the reunion successful.   But we think you will like the host hotel. It was a challenge to find a hotel that covered all of our bases, but the committee did try hard.

PET POLICY: LaQuinta is a pet friendly hotel. They charge a non-refundable pet fee of $25.00 per day. They also DO NOT ALLOW any guest to leave their pet unattended in the room when you are off property. You must take your pet with you! If your pet is left unattended and disrupts another guests’ visit, you will receive 1 phone call to come back and retrieve your pet. If you do not return in a 30-minute time period, your credit card on file will be charged a $250.00 fee. You may also be responsible for any compensation required to be given to another guest due to the disruption. This Policy is non-negotiable.

LaQuinta Hotel does have a $100.00 damage deposit authorization that is held above the room & tax total. 

The authorization is released if no damage is accrued. It does take 3-10 business days to go back to the card the authorization was put on. It is released from the hotel the day you check out if there is no damage; the credit company you use must release it back to the credit card. 

Individual cancellations must happen 24 hours before 6pm on the day of arrival to avoid being charged a 1-night penalty.

Check in time starts at 3pm

Check out time is 11am

We have lined up a guest speaker and entertainer for our banquet. Please understand this is Branson, MO and an entertainment location, so it is hard to get anything for free, but I think he was reasonably priced. His name is Terry Sanders, and here is the confirmation email he sent to me:

“It was GREAT talking with you today!  As we discussed I am available for your Fri., Sept. 18th, 2026 event here in Branson.  I’ll be there for dinner at 5:30 PM & then I will do my stand-up, a comedy skit impersonation as Barney Fife with one of your members, & then I’ll give you the history of Branson & a question/answer session.  

Thanks for everything!  

Always,

Terry Wane Sanders 

My web-site is Homerlee.com so you can see about me.”

I would like to share about the exciting tour we have planned for Thursday morning. Following the tour is lunch in a wonderful location. We have reservations on Lake Taneycomo on beautiful Branson Landing.

First Stop Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery and Conservation Education Center

The Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery and Conservation Education Center is a place where people of all ages can learn about conservation in Missouri. The new education center, that opened in 2024, is more than two and one-half times the size of the old visitor center and has much more to offer its guests. Showcasing a new 7500-gallon aquarium, new exhibits focusing on local wildlife and habitats. This new center offers something for everyone. A newly produced video is also available for folks to see how the trout are raised at the hatchery.

The Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery is the largest trout-rearing facility operated by the Missouri Department of Conservation, located just below Table Rock Dam, every year the hatchery produces between 350,000 and 400,000 pounds of trout. Both rainbow and brown trout are raised at the hatchery with 80 percent of production going into Lake Taneycomo. The remainder of the fish are stocked into other Missouri trout management areas. Construction of the hatchery began in 1957, and production of trout began in 1958. Table Rock Lake, created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a large and deep. The water near the bottom is a cold 48 degrees year-round. During hydroelectric generation, this cold water is released into Lake Taneycomo, creating the ideal environment for world class trout fishing.

Google the website to see pictures, maps, and all kinds of cool stuff. We get another look at Lake Taneycomo during our lunch.

Next is the Museum at The College of the Ozarks

The Ralph Foster Museum, on the campus of the College of the Ozarks, grew from humble beginnings in the 1920's to become one of the Midwest’s foremost institutions of historical preservation. The primary focus of the Ralph Foster Museum is to collect, preserve, interpret and exhibit items relating to the Ozarks region. One of the more famous exhibits is the original vehicle used in the television series "The Beverly Hillbillies." In addition, visitors will find antiques, weapons, dolls, natural history and other items from around the world.

Ralph Foster was one of the true pioneers of radio -- one of the first to realize its vast potential, both educationally and as a new and exciting field of mass entertainment. In 1924, Mr. Foster and his partner, Jerry Hall, set up a 50-watt station, KGBX, in a corner of their Firestone tire store in St. Joseph, Missouri.

For many years, Mr. Foster had been collecting Indian artifacts. His interest in The School of the Ozarks prompted him to turn this vast collection over to the School's Museum. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, a strong conservationist, a man who was close to nature, and an individual who loved his fellow man. He was compassionate, understanding, generous and had a rich sense of humor.

I’m really looking forward to getting pictures of The Beverly Hillbillies Truck. There will be a special America 250 exhibit too.

Now Lunch at Bricktown Brewery next to Bass Pro Shops on Branson Landing

I think this part of our day will be really popular with the members. It’s in a really cool location. Even on the hottest you can feel a chilly breeze off the lake. After lunch people can head out in all directions on Branson Landing, Ride a train, or maybe go to Old Town Branson before for riding down West 76 Country Boulevard back towards the hotel.

Here’s the Planned Itinerary for Thursday September 17th.

0600-0830 Breakfast at Hotel and sign-up for the Convoy

0830-0845 Line-up the Convoy

0845-0900 Drive to The Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery and Conservation Education Center (Directions & Map will be provided)

0900-1015 Visit Fish Hatchery

1015-1030 Gather in Fish Hatchery Parking Lot and Drive to the Museum at The College of the Ozarks

1030-1200 Visit Museum

1200-1215 Gather again and Drive to Bricktown Brewery next to Bass Pro Shops on Branson Landing

1215-1230 Arrive at Bricktown Brewery (allowing time to park and walk or wheelchair)

1330 Approximately, Finish lunch and go on our own or together Looking around Branson Landing

1530-???? Hospitality Room for snacks and drinks is Open

SP4 Ron Powell, Treasurer