The following pictures were taken at the 1997 Helena Reunion.
Portland, OR
Thanks to Harold Zimmerman who also provided a copy of the program.

USS HELENA REUNION 29 AUGUST 1997 WELCOME ABOARD FIRST MATES & SHIPMATES TO THE 19TH REUNION OF THE USS HELENA FAMILY. WE HOPE YOU WILL ENJOY BEAUTIFUL OREGON AND OUR REUNION PROGRAM. FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE OFFERED TO HELP WITH THE REGISTRATION AND OTHER TABLES. PLEASE MEET IN THE REGISTRATION AREA AT 0800 SATURDAY FOR INSTRUCTIONS. THERE WILL BE A MEMBER OF THE PORTLAND VISITORS ASSN. IN THE REGISTRATION AREA AS WELL AS THE HOTEL INFORMATION CENTER AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE. WE HAVE SOME GREAT DOOR PRIZES THIS YEAR SO BE SURE AND BUY LOTS OF TICKETS. PROCEEDS GO INTO THE HELENA FUND. PLAN OF THE DAY SATURDAY 30 AUGUST 0930-1700 REGISTRATION AND RECEPTION IN THE REGISTRATION AREA. SUNDAY 31 AUGUST 0930-1500 REGISTRATION AND RECEPTION IN THE REGISTRATION AREA. 1830 COCKTAIL HOUR IN THE BANQUET DINING AREA DRESS-CASUAL 1930 DINNER AND ENTERTAINMENT. MONDAY 1 SEPTEMBER 0900 BUSINESS MEETING, MEN ONLY. BANQUET AREA. 1830 COCKTAIL HOUR IN THE BANQUET DINING AREA. DRESS-OPTIONAL 1930 DINNER DANCE. TUESDAY 2 SEPTEMBER ANCHORS AWAY....................................................................................................... HAVE A SAFE VOYAGE HOME AND WE WILL SEE YOU IN TWO YEARS....... NOTE: THERE ARE TABLES RESERVED FOR USS HELENA (CL50) (CA75) WARDROOM, FIRST MATES, CL50 U. S. MARINE CORPS, USS BENHAM. TO MAKE IT EASIER TO FIND YOUR SHIPMATE AT THE BANQUET DINNERS, CA75 TABLES ARE TO YOUR RIGHT AS YOU ENTER THE DINING AREA AND CL50 TO THE LEFT. ALL OF OUR FUNCTIONS ARE "NON SMOKING" .... TAKE THE "MAXI RAIL" TO THE "SATURDAY MARKET" (SATURDAY & SUNDAY)