USS STEINAKER (DD/DDR-863) REUNION ASSOCIATION
CHAIRMAN:
JOHN EVANS
612 TURTLE BEND DRIVE
KILLEEN, TX 76542
(254) 634-0602
texasevans@yahoo.com
VICE CHAIRMAN:
JIMMY BUNCH
23801 MARSHALL DRIVE
DEARBORN, MI. 48125
(313) 278-3707
murbun@aol.com
SECRETARY/TREASURER
RUSS NOBLE
4608 BUCKHORN DRIVE
TRAVERSE CITY, MI. 49684
Cell: (231) 944-2148
olnoble@att.net
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THE 2012 ANNUAL STEINAKER REUNION WILL BE HELD APRIL 26, 2012 THRU APRIL 29, 2012 AT THE...........................................
HOLIDAY INN VIRGINIA BEACH CONFERENCE CENTER
5655 GREENWICH ROAD
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. 23462
PHONE: (757) 499-4400 or
toll free: (800) 567-3856
HOLIDAY INN ROOM RATES FOR THE STEINAKER REUNION WILL BE $89.00 PLUS TAX PER NIGHT. THEY WILL EXTENDED THIS RATE FOR THREE DAYS BEFORE OR AFTER THE REUNION FOR ANY MEMBER WHO MAY DESIRE TO COME EARLY OR STAY LATER. INDIVIDUALS WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAKE THEIR OWN RESERVATIONS.
PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY. WE HAVE A CUT OFF DATE OF TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2012 AT WHICH TIME THE ROOMS BLOCKED FOR OUR REUNION WILL REVERT BACK TO THE HOTEL'S INVENTORY AND THE GROUP RATE MAY NOT BE APPLICABLE.
AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS - SHIPMATES MAKING RESERVATION IN JANUARY 2012 -WILL HAVE THEIR NAMES PLACED IN A DRAWING FOR A FREE NIGHTS STAY - FIVE (05) TIMES. FEBRUARY 2012 RESERVATIONS WILL BE FOUR (04) TIMES AND MARCH 2012 WILL BE THREE (03) TIMES. SO DON'T DELAY MAKING YOUR RESERVATIONS.
ANY SHIPMATE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MAKING RESERVATIONS SHOULD EITHER CONTACT KADI PEEVY (SALES MANAGER HOLIDAY INN - (757) 226-9134) OR RUSS NOBLE AT (231) 944-2148 FOR ASSISTANCE.
THE HOLIDAY INN WILL PROVIDE BUS SERVICE BETWEEN THE AIRPORT AND THE HOTEL. THE BUS RUNS EVERY HALF AN HOUR. ALSO AT THE AIRPORT BUS STOP - THERE IS A PHONE FOR CUSTOMERS TO CALL THE HOTEL FOR BUS SERVICE. THIS SERVICE IS FREE.... THE HOTEL IS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 07 MILES FROM THE AIRPORT. (The hotel will also provide bus service by reservation to restaurants, etc. within about 5 miles. This includes the Town Center mall ).
ON THURSDAY NIGHT THE 26TH OF APRIL 2012 - THE ASSOCIATION WILL PRESENT AN EVENING SKIT AND PROVIDE HORS D'OEUVRE FOR ALL GUESTS.
THE SATURDAY NIGHT BANQUET DINNER....... WE WILL OFFER FOUR (4) DINNER CHOICES FOR YOU TO CHOOSE FROM. COST OF DINNER PER PERSON IS $36.00. ALL TAXES AND GRATUITIES INCLUDED.
1. CHICKEN MARSALA
2. BAKED ATLANTIC SALMON
3. SLICED ROAST BEEF
4. VEGETARIAN
MEALS WILL INCLUDE SALAD, VEGETABLE, DESSERT, COFFEE, TEA, ETC.........
SPECIAL DIETARY MEALS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. PLEASE LET ME KNOW ON YOUR REGISTRATION FORM, IF YOU HAVE A SPECIAL REQUEST........
FRIDAY TOUR WILL INCLUDE - NAVAL STATION, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA - VISITATION OF SHIP, IF INPORT - SPIRIT OF NORFOLK LUNCH CRUISE AND LATER THE TATTOO PROGRAM. COSTS ARE REFLECTED WITHIN THE RESERVATION REQUEST. ( We will return to the hotel after the lunch cruise for a couple of hours prior to departure to the Tattoo)
For those of you who have never attended a Tattoo you are in for a special treat. The Virginia International Tattoo is a ceremonial performance of military music by massed bands and is the largest show of its kind in the United States. It is an exhibition of marching bands, massed pipes and drums, drill teams, gymnasts. scottish dancers, choirs and more. Each year a cast of over 700 artists from many different countries creates an unforgettable spectacle. You will not want to miss this event. The last time we were there, the Navy Drill Team was part of an outstanding show!
WE WILL NEED A MINIMUM OF 40 PARTICIPANTS FOR THE TOUR, SO PLEASE SIGN-UP!!!!!!!!
SATURDAY IS BEING LEFT OPEN FOR THE MORNING BUSINESS MEETING AND PERSONAL ENJOYMENT.
PLEASE FILL THIS FORM OUT AND RETURN IT SO YOU CAN GET IN THE DRAWING FOR THE FREE NIGHT'S STAY, IF YOU'RE PLANNING ON ATTENDING AND STAYING AT THE HOTEL. .
IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND, PLEASE HELP US BY SENDING IN YOUR DUES AND PERSONAL INFORMATION. THANK YOU!!!!!!
FORMS AND MONEY SHOULD BE MAILED TO: RUSSELL NOBLE, 4608 BUCKHORN DRIVE,
TRAVERSE CITY, MI. 49684
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2011 DUES RENEWAL AND TOUR/DINNER REQUEST
NAME: ________________________________
ADDRESS: _____________________________
CITY: __________________________________
STATE: _______ ZIP: __________
YEARS SERVED ONBOARD:
FROM____________ TO ______________
SPOUSES NAME : _____________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER:______________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS: __________________________
DUES: ($15.00) PER YEAR: _____________
OTHER DONATIONS: __________________
SUB TOTAL: _________________________
2012 REUNION INFORMATION:
FRIDAY TOUR OF NAVAL STATION, NORFOLK, SPIRIT OF NORFOLK LUNCH CRUISE ($72.00) PER PERSON - TAXES AND MEAL GRATUITIES INCLUDED,
NUMBER: ________ X $72.OO = __________
FRIDAY VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL TATTOO PERFORMANCE. COST IS: $79.00 PER PERSON - NO GRATUITIES INCLUDED.
NUMBER: _________X $79.00 = ___________
BANQUET DINNER: ($36.00) PER PERSON. MARK YOUR CHOICE AND NUMBER ATTENDING. PRICE INCLUDES TAXES AND GRATUITIES.
(1) CHICKEN MARSALA ____ X $36.00 =_______
(2) ATLANTIC SALMON ____ X $36.00 =_______
(3) SLICED ROAST BEEF____X $36.00 =_______
( 4) VEGETARIAN ____ X $36.00 =________
SUB TOTAL FROM DUES:__________________
SUB TOTAL FROM TOUR: _________________
SUB TOTAL FROM TATTOO: _______________
SUB TOTAL FROM BANQUET: _______________
GRAND TOTAL: _________________
PLEASE MAKE CHECKS OUT TO THE USS STEINAKER REUNION ASSOCIATION.
THIS SHOULD DO IT....... IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS GIVE ME A CALL OR E-MAIL ME. WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VA AND HAVING A GREAT TIME......... FROM THE STEINAKER REUNION ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE, WE WISH EVERYONE A WONDERFUL SUMMER, A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. SEE YOU AT THE 20TH STEINAKER REUNION IN 2012 !!!!!
