Flamingo Wing Association

3rd Qtr Board of Directors Meeting
2026-07-16 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | ZOOM
Our Board meeting is open to observation by all paid and active gift members.
Meeting is on ZOOM
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Meeting ID: 839 482 8380
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Q2 FWA Board Meeting
2026-04-16 19:30 - 20:30 | ZOOM
ZOOM meeting
All members are invited to join.
Log in information can be found in the Spring 2026 Flyer near the last page.

1st Qtr FWA Board of Directors Meeting
2025-12-15 08:00 - 17:00
January Flamingo Wing Association Zoom Meeting
Time: Jan 16, 2026 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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2025 Oktoberfest
2025-10-17 20:30 - 23:00 | Cape Coral Oktoberfest, 2101SW Pine Island Road, Cape Coral, FL, 33991, United States
Join us after the board meeting on 17 October for a fun evening at the Cape Coral Oktoberfest.
All members and their families are welcome.
Just let Clarence Tears know you are joining us.
NOTE: Save $2 by purchasing your tickets online ahead of time.

Q4 Flamingo Wing Board Meeting
2025-10-17 19:30 - 20:30 | Cape Coral Oktoberfest, 2101SW Pine Island Road, Cape Coral, FL, 33991, United States
The Flamingo Wing Association Board Meeting will be held at 7:30 pm on 17 Oct 2025 at the Cape Coral Oktoberfest. All paid members are invited to attend or listen in via ZOOM.
ZOOM information:
— Meeting ID: 839 482 8380
— Passcode: [REDACTED]
or – open your Flamingo Flyer electronic edition and click on the link on page 12
Dial in option (audio only):
— +13052241968
— Meeting ID: 839 482 8380
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Fishing Trip
2025-10-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Captain Tony’s Fishing, 18800 San Carlos Boulevard, Ft. Myers Beach, FL, 33931, United States
A Gulf fishing trip is planned for 16 October. All members are welcome to join.
Contact Clarence Tears if you wish to join in.

3Q FWA Board of Directors Meeting
2025-07-17 19:30 - 20:30 | ZOOM
Topic: July Flamingo Wing Association Zoom Meeting
Time: Jul 17, 2025 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
All members are welcome to attend.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Annual Board of Directors and General Membership Meeting
2025-05-17 08:00 - 10:00 | Crowne Plaza Airport, 14670 Duval Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32218, United States
The General Membership Meeting will take place at our Reunion hotel, along with the Spring Board of Directors meeting. Those who cannot attend in person may listen in by phone. Communication information will be posted nearer the meeting times.

37th Annual Reunion
2025-05-16 15:00 - 2025-05-18 12:00 | Crowne Plaza Airport, 14670 Duval Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32218, United States
Our 37th annual reunion will take place in Jacksonville, FL for the first time. Save the date and plan to join us.
Planned activities include
* golf
* pickleball
* silent auction
* Corn Hole competition
* Salt water fishing trip
* and our Flamingo Nest hospitality room.
^ Friday and Saturday night dinners with entertainment
This year’s theme is 4077 M*A*S*H
Come in Florida casual or dine dressed as your favorite M*A*S*H character
Important Information
– Click on the STORE menu on this website to register and make your Friday and Saturday dinner menu selections
– Call the hotel at the number listed below before April 25th to reserve your room at our special price of $140 per night plus taxes. This includes breakfast for 2 and 2 drink coupons for the hotel bar. Rates are guaranteed for up to 2 days prior and 2 days after our reunion.
– – NOTE: The hotel charges an early departure fee of $50 unless you declare the early departure date at check-in.

4th Qtr 2024 Board meeting
2024-10-17 19:30 - 20:30 | ZOOM
The 4th quarter FWA Board of Directors meeting is rescheduled for Thursday, October 17 at 1930.
All current paid members are welcome to listen in.
This will be a Zoom meeting. Information for joining the meeting will be added as the time draws nearer.

3rd Qtr 2024 Board of Directors Meeting
2024-07-18 19:30 - 20:30 | ZOOM
This is a Zoom meeting accessible via computer or phone. Any member is welcome to attend.
https://zoom.us/j/8394828380?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 839 482 8380
Passcode: [REDACTED]

2nd Qtr 2024 Board Meeting & General Membership Meeting
2024-04-20 08:00 - 10:00 | Doubletree Hotel (formerly Crown Plaza at Bell Tower), 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Ft. Myers, FL, 33907, United States
Meetings will take place live at our 2024 Annual Reunion starting at 0800 at the hotel (see Reunion Event for hotel details.) Members not attending the reunion are welcome to join via ZOOM! Contact information will be provided soon.

2024 FWA Annual Reunion
2024-04-19 16:00 - 2024-04-21 12:00 | Doubletree Hotel (formerly Crown Plaza at Bell Tower), 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Ft. Myers, FL, 33907, United States
The 2024 Flamingo Wing Association Annual Reunion and General Meeting
Reunion reservation fee: $20.00 per person
Room Reservations: see links below
– Must be made by 19 March 2024
– $139 per night
..> Use the code SMERF online. If calling the hotel directly, use the code SMERF and tell them you are with The Flamingo Wing
..> Rate is good for up to 2 nights prior and 2 nights after the reunion.
Friday evening meal: $27 per entrée
– Beef medallions with mashed potatoes and asparagus
– or Grilled salmon fillet with rice and asparagus
– Key lime pie
Saturday evening meal: $27 per entrée
– New York Strip with au gratin potatoes and mixed vegetables
– or Chicken Cordon Bleu with rice and mixed vegetables
– Raspberry cheesecake
Meal selection and reunion fee payments will be available online under the SHOP tab around the first of the year. Check back often.
Plus… Cornhole, Pickleball, and more!
Every attendee is encouraged to contribute something of value for our Silent Auction fundraiser.

1st Qtr 2024 Board Meeting
2024-01-18 19:30 - 20:30 | Conference Call via Zoom, United States
The first Board of Directors meeting of 2024 will take place on THURSDAY 18 January at 1930 hours (7:30 pm for those who have been away from the Air Force too long LOL)
You can use a computer, cell phone, or land line to join the meeting, as we will be using ZOOM.
Sign-on information:
* Join using ZOOM by clicking on this link: https://zoom.us/j/8394828380?pwd=[REDACTED]
OR
* Join by phone: (305)224-1968; Meeting ID is 8394828380; Pass Code is [REDACTED]

Octoberfest 2023
2023-10-21 15:00 - 19:00 | Octoberfest – Cape Coral, 2101 SW Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral, FL, 33991, United States
Join your Board of Directors and fellow FWA members for an afternoon of comradery and maybe a beer or two… or three , along with sausages, kraut, schnitzels, and more.
This outing will take place after the board meeting. You do not have to attend the board meeting to join us. Prospective Flamingo Wing members are also welcome.
Advance tickets are just $8. Contact Herb Taylor and he’ll purchase them for you. Yes, you should pay him back :-). Or you can buy them at the gate for $10.

Board of Directors Meeting Q4
2023-10-21 09:00 - 10:30 | Crown Plaza @ Bell Tower, 13051 Bell Tower Dr., Fort Myers, FL, 33907, United States
The FWA Board of Directors will meet in Ft. Myers, FL to discuss topics relevant to our group’s needs and plan upcoming events.
Any paid member is welcome to attend in person or by phone.
Hotel information is listed below.
Crowne Plaza Direct Number – (239) 482-2900
Ask for the Flamingo Wing Reunion group rate
Rate is $139 per night plus 11.5% tax for king bed with sleeper sofa or two queen beds
Rate includes a hot plated breakfast daily
or book online:
https://www.crowneplaza.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=CP&localeCode=en&regionCode=1&hotelCode=FMYSO&_PMID=99801505&GPC=FLA&cn=no&viewfullsite=true

Fishing Trip
2023-10-20 07:00 - 16:30 | Queen Conch Charters, 18800 San Carlos Blvd., Ft. Myers Beach, FL, 33931, United States
An all-day fishing trip is scheduled for Friday, 20 October 2023 aboard the.
Queen Conch ll, out of Fort Myers Beach. Bait and tackle furnished, will even bait your hook. Price is Cash $1700.00 for 6. 7:00 AM- 4:30 PM. Catch Grouper, snapper and other species.
The boat can accommodate up to 6 fishermen.
9 HOUR ALL-DAY – FISHING 25 TO 40 MILES OFFSHORE
$1700.00 Private Charters
$285.00 Split Per Person plus tips for the crew.
This trip is currently full. Contact Herb Taylor if you’d like to be on the waiting list.

Q3, 2023 Board of Directors Meeting
2023-07-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Conference Call via Zoom, United States
Any paid member is welcome to attend the Board of Directors Meetings in person or by phone.
Dial in teleconference access:
Phone: 1-877-873-8017
Access Code: [REDACTED]#

Board of Directors Spring 2023 Meeting
2023-05-06 09:00 - 10:00 | Crown Plaza @ Bell Tower, 13051 Bell Tower Dr., Fort Myers, FL, 33907, United States
Attendance is open to all paid members.
Meeting will occur at the Annual Reunion in a room TBD

35th Annual Reunion
2023-05-05 16:00 - 2023-05-07 12:00 | Crown Plaza @ Bell Tower, 13051 Bell Tower Dr., Fort Myers, FL, 33907, United States
Join us as we celebrate our 35th Annual FWA Reunion.
Room rates have been negotiated with Crown Plaza @ Bell Tower Ft. Myers for $129 per night. The hotel will honor that discounted rate up to 2 days in advance and 1 day after the reunion.
The group rate code is “FWR.” You will need that code to get the discounted rate. Deadline for reserving a room at this rate is 5 April 2023
Meals will remain the same price as last year at $25 per person per meal. Friday’s choices include stuffed chicken breast or salmon with vegetables, rolls, and dessert. Saturday’s main course will be a choice of Mahi or Sirloin. Meal selection and payment are available in the SHOP section of the Website.
The first 40 people to sign up will receive a collectible coin.
