| 2010 Reunion Reunion Coordinators: Al and Kay Phillips 2010 Reunion Registration Form doc txt Click here for a list of those registered to attend the reunion. |
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| Dates | September 29 to October 3, 2010 |
| Location | San Diego, California |
| Hotel |
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
Phone: 619.221.1900 | Fax: 619.221.0900 |
| Room Rates |
King: $99.00 The room rates are confirmed only for 3 days prior to the reunion, the reunion dates, and 3 days after the reunion. Regular room rates will apply for other dates.
METHOD OF RESERVATIONS/CUT-OFF DATE Reservations will be made by individuals calling hotel directly at 858.723.0700 or the toll free number 800.321.2211. In order to receive rate listed above, reservations must be made by Wednesday, August 25, 2010.
GUARANTEED RESERVATIONS Hotel will not hold
unsecured reservations, therefore all reservations must be
guaranteed with a major credit card.
GUEST ROOM CHARGES Room, Tax and
Incidental Charges will be the responsibility of each individual
guest upon check in. |
| Hotel Video | |
| Tour Information
All tours are handicap friendly. |
Wednesday - September 29
- Registration. No
planned outside activities. |
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Thursday - September 30
- Tour begins at 9:00 AM -
City tour - The narrated motor coach tour will proceed first to
Coronado, with a twenty minute photo opportunity at the beach front
with a fantastic view of the Pacific,
Point Loma and the
Del Coronado Hotel.
We will depart Coronado via the scenic golf course. The tour
will also include Balboa Park,
esttablished in 1915 for the San Diego Panamanian World Exposition.
We will also travel through the old
Gaslamp district, with its renovated late 1800 buildings and
down Broadway, over to Seaport Village with its many unique shops
and restaurants, free entertainment and wonderful views.
Lots of places to sit and enjoy the activity in the harbor and
marina and adjacent tuna fleet.
Lunch on your own at one of the many spots from hot dog stand to
cafes to sit down restaurants.
Return back to the hotel by 2:00 PM.
Price - $30.00 per person. |
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Friday October 1
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USS Midway Tour, including 2 hour Harbor tour with Box Lunch
USS COLLETT approaching the USS MIDWAY for refueling while on Yankee Station in 1965. (Photo by Lin Morgan)
Departs the hotel at 9:00 AM. The Association boards the
USS Midway as a group, no lines.
Complimentary audio sets allow people to fan out on their own if
they want. Handicap friendly with two professional elevators,
to both the hanger and the flight deck.
From Shipmate Mike Ledger:
Hello shipmates, I am pleased to inform you that
everything is set for your personal tour of the Midway Museum
in October. I have confirmed your visit with my supervisor aboard
Midway
the plan will be for you to be on the pier at no later than 0900 on
October 1 . I will be there to personally welcome each one of you aboard
and get you signed in. We plan to get you in early before the Museum
opens at 1000 hrs for the general public. The first stop will be to
the “Island” where you will see Primary Flight Control, then the
chart house, and the bridge, pilot house and Captain’s at sea
quarters. Plan to wear comfortable clothing, and walking shoes. For
those of you who may have mobility issues and cannot climb ladders
and stairs, we will assist you in seeing as much of the Midway as
your abilities allow. For those who are able, we are going to give
you tours of areas “behind the scenes” where the general public is
not allowed to go. Most of you probably already know that Midway is
the Premier Aircraft Carrier museum in the world today. Since 2004
when she first opened, we have had over 5,000,000 visitors. This
will be an exciting visit with lots of things to see and remember
about the Midway and the Collett. There is a wonderful gift shop
where you will be able to purchase unique items and memento’s of
your visit. We also have the “Fan Tail Café” should you get hungry
from all the walking and climbing. We hope your visit will leave you
with a new appreciation and respect for the personal sacrifice of
our men and women who serve in our military today. I am personally looking forward to meeting each one of you and it is my sincere pleasure and honor to arrange this visit for you. Should you have further questions, please feel
free to contact me. On behalf of the Midway Museum, the American
symbol of freedom here in San Diego, I wish you all fair winds and
following seas! Best Regards, Mike Ledger 619 697-7435
At noon we reboard the bus(es) and travel a short distance to the
Harbor Excursion for a narrated
two hour tour, passing by four military bases, including the bow of
the USS Midway, just before entering port. Everyone will enjoy a
boxed lunch on board the cruise, complete with dessert and beverage.
Returning back to the hotel by 3:00 PM. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Shipmate Lin Morgan: in 2007 I visited the USS MIDWAY while in San Diego on business. Here are some photos I took at the time. USS MIDWAY Photos ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Saturday October 2 - Memorial Service - Fort Rosecrans,
Cabrillo National
Monument
Depart at 9:00 AM - Travel a few miles to Fort Rosecrans National
Cemetery for an informal yet meaningful Memorial Service for those
who were once part of the USS
Collett Ship's Association and have since departed. (San Diego
Inbound Tours to provide a floral wreath and stand)
Following the service the group will proceed to Cabrillo Monument at
the tip of Point Loma, approximately 600 feet above sea level with a
spectacular view of the harbor, Pacific and San Diego. The group
will have an hour or so to explore on foot. and a fabulous photo
opportunity.
Return back to hotel by 12:00 Noon.
Price - per person - $30.00 |
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| Airport | San Diego International Airport |
