The USS KASKASKIA (AO27) Reunion Association Inc. hosts yearly reunions. Jim and Maxine Wescoat were the founders and hosts for the first KAS reunion held in St. Louis, MO, in 1990.

We will be staying at the Wyndham Moline on John Deere Commons, 1415 River Dr., Moline IL 61265. Room rate is $134.47 for 2 Queen Beds or $145.77 for 1 King Bed per night which includes breakfast for two. For hotel reservations call the hotel at (309)764-1000 ext 3 and mention the USS Kaskaskia reunion.

There will be a Meet and Greet in the Hospitality Room on Wednesday 9/4 beginning at 4:00pm Soft drinks, snacks, and your traditional Buffalo wings will be provided. You are welcome to BOB.

On Thursday, 9/5, Ben has arranged a tour of the Deere-Wiman House a Victorian gem built in 1872 for Patriarch John Deere, founder of the John Deere Company. That will be followed by lunch aboard the Celebration Belle Cruise Boat on the Mississippi River. After lunch there will be a riding plant tour of the John Deere Davenport Works

On Friday, 9/6, Ben has arranged a tour of the Rock Island Arsenal (RIA). RIA is a active military installation and location of the headquarters of the Army Sustainment Command, and the First Army RIA Jont Manufacturing and Technology Center.

That will be followed by a chance to see what Iowa is all about - Acres of corn fields and dairy farms. After lunch at the "Farm Home" there will be a tour of Cinnamon Ridge Farm. There we will observe a robotic dairy barn where cows can be seen being milked by robots and observe the cheese making process.

Saturday will be our annual business meeting and banquet.

You can find a reunion reservation form by clicking here. Ben is requesting a $50 refundable reservation fee by ??/??/?? so he can gauge interest in the reunion, and put deposit money down on the tours.

For a list of past reunions click here

A list of past reunion merchandise can be found here