2022 Reunion Information

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2nd Battalion, 4th Marines Association – 2022 Annual Reunion
San Clemente, CA – 30 March – 3 April 2022

Full PDF of all below information as well as registration form, for your convenience.

The 2022 reunion will be held in San Clemente, California, which is located just north of Camp Pendleton. It is easily reached via several interstate highways, depending upon which direction you travel, and close to several large airports.

Please note that this year’s reunion officially starts on Thursday vice Wednesday due to scheduling issues of the active Battalion, but attendees may check in on Wednesday if they desire. The hospitality room will be open Wednesday afternoon and registration packets available that day.

Reunion Host Contact Information:

Our reunion hosts are Becky Valdez and Brooks Wilson. Should you have questions of them, their emails / phone numbers are:

Becky Valdez – fxala@hotmail.com / 714-306-2329
Brooks Wilson – Brooks@ADanceofLight.com / 575-209-0932

Our guest of honor will be the 2/4 Battalion Commander, LtCol Jared Reddinger.

Reunion Hotel Accommodations

The Holiday Inn Express – San Clemente Beach, 35 Via Pico Plaza, San Clemente, CA, 92672; (949) 498-8800, will be the reunion headquarters hotel. We have used this hotel before and it is very nice. The reservation link is here, but you must call to get the discount**. The room rate is $119 per night plus tax**. Remember to make mention of the “Second Battalion Reunion” for the discounted rate**. Check in time is after 1500. Check out time is 1100.

**After 2/21, there is no guarantee for this rate and the room block will be released.

Reunion Transportation

Those traveling by private auto, your phone GPS can get you where you need to go. For those attendees flying in, the closest airport is the John Wayne International Airport in Orange County. Transportation is readily available, but perhaps the easiest way to travel between the hotel and airport is by renting a car. Shuttles are also available, but can be expensive. Check this link for prices and information as desired.

John Wayne International Airport Orange County Shuttle

*SPECIAL NOTE: The Memorial Ceremony and BBQ Beach Party will be held on Camp Pendleton, a Federal installation. As such, those attending will need to be on a special list which the hosts will prepare for the 2/4 sponsoring unit representative to provide to Base Security. All attendees, if not in possession of a valid DoD ID, must be on this list.

Therefore, all attendees not having a DoD ID, must have a valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration and proof of liability insurance in their possession when going through the gate. Liability insurance must either be through the rental agency or their private vehicle liability insurance.

Additionally, attendees not having a DoD ID must provide their driver’s license number and issuing state, and birth date to be entered on the DBIDS Command Sponsored Event Visitor Roster. Failure to provide this information will preclude attendees access to Camp Pendleton for events thereon.

Reunion Registration:

Please complete the form below online and submit it. Payments may also be made online OR print the form off and mail it with a check made out to the “2/4 Association” to the Brooks Wilson no later than 16 March 2022. Once processed, the checks will go to the Treasurer.

Good Restaurants Nearby:

Nick’s San Clemente, 213 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672; 949-481-2200
Carbonara Trattoria, 111 Avenida Del Mar #B, San Clemente, CA 92672; 949-366-1040
The Avilas El Ranchito, 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672; 949- 498-5000

Meals & Dress:

Meals are as described on the registration form. Dress will generally be California casual for the majority of meals and activities, but the dress for the banquet at El Adobe Restaurant should be a bit dressier; i.e., coat and tie, blazer with slacks and button-down sport shirt. Ladies can wear dresses or slacks and a nice top. Ladies take a light sweater if it gets cool.

* SCHEDULE OF EVENTS *

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Wednesday (30 March)

1200 – 1800: Registration; hospitality room open; free time
1800 – on: Cocktails and dinner on own as desired

Thursday (31 March)

0630 – 0930: Breakfast at hotel on own; registration
0900 – 1000: Hospitality room open; free time
1100 – 1200: Bastards Awards Ceremony at Park Semper Fi
1230 – 1400: Lunch at Fisherman’s Restaurant on the pier in San Clemente
1500 – 1800: Registration; hospitality room open; free time
1800 – on: Cocktails and dinner on own as desired

Friday (1 April)

0630 – 0930: Breakfast at hotel on own
1030 – 1130: Memorial Ceremony at the Memorial Gardens (5th Marines Area – Camp Pendleton)
1130 – 1230: Walk/drive up 1st Sergeant’s Hill; vehicles will be available for those not able to walk
1230 – 1330: Lunch at Range 300 as desired; bring your own lunch
1330 – 1500: Weapons Firing Familiarization at Range 300
1500 – 1630: Hospitality room open; free time
1800 – 2100: Dinner at El Adobe Restaurant in San Juan Capistrano (20-minute drive from hotel)

Saturday (2 April)

0630 – 0930: Breakfast at hotel on own
0930 – 1130: Board and business meetings
1200 – 1500: BBQ beach party at San Onofre Beach
1500 – 1700: Hospitality room open; free time
1700 – 2100: Cocktails and dinner on own as desired

Sunday (3 April)

0630 – 0930: Breakfast at hotel on own and check out.

Venue Locations

Park Semper Fi, 124 N Alameda Lane, San Clemente, CA 92672
Fisherman’s Restaurant, 611 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, CA 92672
5th Marines Memorial Gardens, Camp San Mateo (62 Area), Camp Pendleton, CA 92055 (use Cristianitos Road exit off I-5 to get to Camp San Mateo 62 Area gate)
El Adobe Restaurant, 31891 Camino Capistrano – San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
San Onofre Beach, north end of Camp Pendleton, CA (use Basilone Road exit from I-5 to Old Pacific Highway)

REUNION REGISTRATION FORM

Please complete the form below (be sure to complete all * sections as those are required) and make your payment online. Once you click Submit at the end, you will be redirected to Paypal to complete your registration with payment. Should you wish to mail in your payment, do not fill out form below but print the form off and mail it with your check made out to the “2/4 Association” to the Brooks Wilson no later than 16 March 2022.

~REGISTRATION IS CLOSED, FORM WAS REMOVED~

Host a Reunion

Should you wish to Host Your Own Reunion – information here.