Tillman E Beikes Chapter

2013 National Convention

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The Tillman E. Beikes Chapter is proud to once again host a national convention. Please check back often as we will updating this site with relevant information.

Airborne!

2011 Convention Photos

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Some photos from the 65th National Convention:

President Eberle, President-Elect Spaulding, Bob Miller, Dick Poe, Gary Pitcock, and Chapter Chairman Gary Covey

S. Tijerina, F. Spaulding, B. Miller, Dick Poe, G. Covey, and G. Pitcock

It's that time of the year!

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All Airborne Days are around the corner. Plan to make time and attend this year! And keep checking back as we will update this site with any relevant information that we think will aid in your planning.

TILLMAN E. BEIKES, INDIANAPOLIS CHAPTER

Presents:

All Airborne Days, 19,20,21 August 2011

Location: Marriott East Hotel, 7202 E. 21st St, Indianapolis, IN 46219

Hotel Registration

Contact: Indianapolis Marriott East, 7202 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219

Phone: 317 -322-3716 Fax: 317-352-9775 to book your rooms.

Special “TILLMAN E. BEIKES, INDIANAPOLIS CHAPTER, All Airborne Days” Rates of $82.00 (plus tax) per night.

Click on the image below to view and print the schedule:

Click on the image below to view and print the registration form:

We are now on Facebook!

2011-07-19T21:39:00.002-04:00

The Chapter is now on Facebook! Visit our page and stay up to date with the frequent updates: Tillman E. Beikes Facebook Page.

The Indy Prop Blast

2009-12-03T21:36:00.007-05:00

The latest newsletter is out. To view it, please check our Newsletter page.

Veterans' Day Parade

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Members of the Tillman E. Beikes Chapter at the Veterans' Day Parade in downtown Indianapolis:

Pulling convoy security :)

Convention in the media

2009-09-14T18:32:00.009-04:00

Our chapter was proud to welcome 42 Wounded Warriors.

Despite the majority of the Division being overseas, the convention was a success.

Excerpt from our chairman's AAR:

The 63rd National Convention of 82nd Airborne Division Association was a huge success thanks to our members who stepped up from beginning to the end.

If you did not attend the convention, you missed a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet and socialize with approximately 1,000 veterans from chapters throughout the US and 82nd, Ft. Bragg Paratroopers.

Convention Photos

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Convention Photos:

508th Wounder Warrior, SFC Brasher and Ken Hamill

Jim Jackson with Rich Maier and fellow reenactor

New Association president, Bill Eberle

82nd Jerseys at the Marriott's courtyard

T. E. Beikes chapter members during a rare moment of pause

Fred Spaulding and Santiago Tijerina

Jeanne Tijerina and Kathy and Don Hool

Jesse Chico Quiroz tirelessly ran the chapter sales desk

Second World War veteran, Dick Mote

John Kemp, James Evanoff, and Harry Thompson

Reenactors at Mount Comfort Airport

National Convention

2009-06-30T22:45:00.000-04:00

The Tillman E. Beikes Chapter is proudly hosting the 63rd National Convention.

Click here for the registration form and program.

Membership

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Indianapolis is home to the Tillman E. Beikes Chapter of the 82nd Airborne Division Association, the only active chapter in the State of Indiana. Please read below for membership information.

Who may join? Any person who has been assigned or attached, by competent order, to the 82nd Infantry or 82nd Airborne Division (whether or not they are parachute or glider qualified), served in parachute or glider status with any other recognized Airborne unit (must be authorized to wear parachute or glider qualification badges), or R.O.T.C. cadet who successfully completed Airborne School is eligible for membership in this Association and Chapter.

Why should one join? The Association exists to further develop the bond between current and past Airborne forces of the U.S. Military. To maintain a record of the history and accomplishments of Airborne Troopers. To maintain a close liaison with the active Division. To support the 82nd Airborne Division Museum. To provide scholarships through the Association Educational Fund to recently released veterans and children of veteran and active duty members of the Association ($87,250 was awarded in 2002). Truth is, very few are those who do not cherish their memories and friendships from the military service. By joining, you may get in touch with old friends, forge new friendships, and simply be around people who truly understand your past experience.

How to join? Click here for the application form. If you are an Indiana resident, please e-mail the completed form along with proof of eligibility to our chapter treasurer, Larry Marcum, at l(dot)marcum(at)sbcglobal(dot)net. If you are a resident of another state, please mail the paperwork to the address provided in the form.

Newsletters

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Stay informed by reading the chapter's quarterly newsletter online.

2011:
- Spring '10
- Winter '10

2010:
- Fall '10
- Summer '10
- Spring '10
- Winter '10

2009:
- Fall '09
- Summer '09
- Spring '09

News

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Officers

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Chairman - Gary Covey

Vice Chairman - Paul Leiter

Secretary - Dave Kehm

Treasurer - Larry Marcum

Trustees - Gerald Jensen
Harry Thompson
Fredrick Spaulding

Chaplain - Gary Pitcock

Sergeant-at-Arms - Dan DeVoy

Quartermaster - Garold Winzenread

PAO - Rich Maier

Webmaster - Eros Kopliku

Pictures

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Events

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History

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The chapter was founded in 1948 by WWII Glidermen and Paratroopers as the Indianapolis Chapter. In 1949, the chapter was chartered by the US Congress. The chapter was renamed in 1979 to Tillman E. Beikes Chapter for "Till", as a tribute to his loyalty and service of over 30 years.

(Please check back for an updated and detailed chapter history.)