September 17 2021 UPDATE
OAK GROVE and CHILAO HOT SHOT
2021 REUNION
For Monday October 25th to 28th
HAS BEEN CANCELED
Due to complications involving Covid 19
For those that have made reservations at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel, we have cancelled the reservations.
This was not an easy decision to make but we felt the attendance would have been limited and the health and safety of those attending is the highest priority.
A block of suites for a 2022 reunion will be reserved for May 23-27, 2022, (first day optional). We will keep you updated.
An objective of this Hot Shot reunion is to raise funds for the support of the Wildland Firefighter Foundation (WFF). On that behalf we would hope you send a contribution to the WFF.
We would also like to acknowledge those folks that spent their creativity, time and money for items that will now be on auction at our 2022 reunion. They include Clar Byers, Larry Boggs, Chuck Grennell, Mike Gutierrez, Dave and Diane Herrand and many others.
Hope to see you all in May 2022… stay well and safe.
July 2021 UPDATE
OAK GROVE and CHILAO HOT SHOT
2021 REUNION
Monday October 25th to 28th
Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel, South Lake Tahoe
A block of suites for the reunion has been reserved for October 25-28, 2021, (first day optional) and guests have until Friday, September 24, 2021, to make their reservations by either calling the hotel directly at 1-800-988-9895 or 530-544-5400 and ask for a reservation with the Oak Grove Hotshots or they can go into the hotel website: www.tahoeresorthotel.com, click on BOOK & SAVE, input their check in/out dates, click on OTHER OPTIONS and input the special group code: HOTSHOT. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information at: oghotshot@comcast.net
We are planning to have an auction and all proceeds will go to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation (WFF). Coordination for the auction is being done by Tom Kruschke. Tom can be reached at: koaoahi@msn.com. If you have anything you would like to donate or know of anyone that would like to support the WFF, please contact Tom with the information. We have very talented members that have made beautiful items such as wood bowls, paintings and wooden FS vehicles. Members have donated FS artifacts like helmets and signs. Our reunions have collected and donated over $3,200 in past reunions to the WFF. So, if you have something that is just sitting in the garage getting dusty, or know of a company or agency that you think might help, please contact Tom.
Question? Email: oghotshot@comcast.net
Partial list of items to be auctioned
Chilao and Oak Grove (approx… 12”X12”) painted and engraved logo signs
Knives with laser cut crew logos
Colorful Painted rocks
Wood burning Oak Grove HS sign
Wood Oak Grove crew carrier
Hand carved wooden bowl
Mounted brush hook
Mounted Forest Service brass sign shield
Tee shirts and hoodie’s
Mounted Wildfire print
Metal Oak Grove helmet
REGISTER NOW TO LOCK YOUR PRICE IN. Reservations must be made no later than Sept. 24, 2021 to get this price. You will not find a less expensive major resort hotel anywhere.
Price breakdown is for a king suite (two room single or double occupancy) per night.
$109 plus 14% occupancy tax + $4.40 per night tourism assessment + $24 resort fee = $152.66 Valet parking is at $15 per night.
Regular rate for the period we are staying is $159 plus fees and tax for $219.66. Valet parking $27
April 2021 UPDATE
OAK GROVE and CHILAO HOT SHOT
2021 REUNION
Monday October 25th to 28th
Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel, South Lake Tahoe
Due to continuing mandated state issues involving Covid 19 and how we could meet at our reunion in May, at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel, we are cancelling the May reunion. However, all is not lost. We have renegotiated with the hotel for October.
The block of suites for the reunion, October 25-28, 2021, (first day optional) is now being held, and guests have until Friday, September 24, 2021, to make their reservations by either calling the hotel directly at 1-800-988-9895 or 530-544-5400 and ask for a reservation with the Oak Grove Hotshots or they can go into the hotels website: www.tahoeresorthotel.com, click on BOOK & SAVE, input their check in/out dates, click on OTHER OPTIONS and input the special group code: OGHOT. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information at: oghotshot@comcast.net
We negotiated a special price so when you register you will be getting a big saving on things like: room rates, resort fees and valet parking.
Activities are many and could include a group sightseeing trip on the Paddle Wheel boat the M.S. Dixie II.
In addition we will also have an auction and all proceeds will go to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation (WFF). Coordination for the auction is being done by Tom Kruschke and Tom can be reached at: koaoahi@msn.com. If you have anything you would like to donate or know of anyone that would like to support the WFF, please contact Tom with the information. We have very talented members that have made beautiful items such as wood bowls, paintings and wooden FS vehicles. Members have donated FS artifacts like helmets and signs. Our reunions have collected and donated over $3,000 in past reunions to the WFF. So if you have something that is just sitting in the garage getting dusty, or know of a company or agency that you think might help, please contact Tom.
Question? Email: oghotshot@comcast.net
See you there.
Due to continuing mandated state issues involving Covid 19 and how we could meet at our reunion in May, at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel, we are cancelling the May reunion. However, all is not lost. We have renegotiated with the hotel for October 25th to the 28th. 2021.
Block king-size bedroom rates will be $109 + tax for suites. Reservations can be made on line using the code: HOTSHOT
On line at: www.tahoeresorthotel.com or call: 530.544.5400
More information will be coming both in our blog and email. We will be having a raffle as in the past to support the Wildland Firefighter Foundation.
2020+1 OAK GROVE and CHILAO HOT SHOT REUNION
We are back on for May 17th through May 19th 2021 at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel in beautiful South Lake Tahoe, California.
More details to come but you can make your reservations now by calling: 1.530.544.5400 using the group code: OGHOT
OAK GROVE and CHILAO HOT SHOTS
COMMEMORATIVE BELT BUCKLE
Crafted by Western Heritage Company, this buckle commemorates two of the initial Hot Shot crews in the country. Celebrate a Forest Service firefighting legacy and your time on these crews! Buy yours now and a donation of $10 for each buckle will be donated by Western Heritage to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation.
Approximately 3.25” wide
- Buckle may be ordered in either silver alloy or bronze for $49.95 each ($10 of which will be donated to WFF)
- Optional: Customize the back side of your buckle for $10 more. Inscribe your name, your crew years, or a dedication of your own.
- Special option: May be ordered with gold and silver plating instead for $220.95 each.
- Available to our members in time for a Christmas purchase.
- Your order has to be placed directly with the vendor.
Link to ordering buckle:
Oak Grove Hotshots Blog 
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