All hands,
We are committed for our reunion at the Hampton Inn, Pensacola Beach. The main
reunion events are October 17, 18 and 19th, although I expect several people to come
early and stay later. A room on the gulf front with balcony has a rate of $159 per night,
plus current taxes and fees of 13.78 %. A room on the sound side is $119 per night,
plus the same taxes and fees. Our group code is "163" and is to be used when making
your reservations. The hotel phone number is 1 850 932 6800. Please ask for group
reservations and Rhaena Dawson when booking your rooms. I suggest you do so soon,
since we have preferential rates and there is a limited number of rooms. I believe the
prices are good for the entire week.
The banquet dinner will be Thursday, October 19th, at the hotel and will cost about
$50 per plate, not including beverages. That day we have also scheduled a Dolphin
Tour and box lunch. That event will last two to three hours. The launch point is just down
the street.
Wednesday, October 18th we plan to spend the day at the Naval Aviation Museum
starting with a Blue Angels practice. John Roosen is the "Leader"for that event.
Tuesday, October 17th is a Pensacola Landmark Tour in a 1930 Ford bus. We will be
picked up at the hotel at 1400 hours. There is also an aerial tour scheduled in a Piper
Saratoga for those adventurous participants. The aircraft holds 5 passengers and the
trip is 40 minutes long, for a total cost of $510. This trip could also be scheduled on other days.
In the evenings we will have All Hands Meetings, with wine and beer. There you will
hear stories from the good old days and may even see some films. In addition your task
will be to "mill about" and renew old acquaintances.
Now it's time to get the word out. Please contact all who might be interested. If there is a
squadron mate who is short on funds, please give me his contact information. Please
make a major effort to get people interested. Friends and relatives are all invited. Let's
make this one special.
I need a preliminary count and ask that you respond expressing your interest, with a
yes or no and number of people. Here are the events planned to date:
Air Tour
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Landmark Tour
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Aviation Museum
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Dolphin Tour
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Banquet Dinner
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Hampton Inn with the number of nights...............................
Hope to hear from you soon. I apologize for not providing this
information earlier - I've had a memorable chest cold.
This is only a showing of interest, not a commitment.
However we need the numbers to be as accurate as possible. The Reunion is for all
members of the Squadron, their friends and families. You will be happy to know that
the event is planned to be one of the least expensive which we have
enjoyed. Please respond to this email, while you remember receiving it.
Like ASAP! Thanks.
Ed Chadwick chadco@chadcorealestate.com (503) 781-3973
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