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Naval
Weather Service Association's
35th Annual Reunion
Jacksonville, FL
May
20-24, 2009
Naval
Weather Service Association Southeast
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Update 3/4/09 from
Bob Johnson, President NWSA SE
At this time we have the following as of last
Monday:
Signed up at the hotel: 56
Hotel nights scheduled: 144
Rooms Taken 37
Not where would like to be but it is looking
better and better. We have at least 5 additional couples that have
sent me the information but they are not on the list that the hotel
provided.
We are down to about 11 weeks from the reunion
and I still have faith that we will have a great reunion with a full
house.
We are about to sign up the DJ for the dinner.
We just received our cups and they look great (we
have enough for each person
that signs up for the reunion).
We got the shirts in for our working crew
for the reunion.
We have our hats on order but we are keeping
the order down to 50 because we don't think there are that many that
will want a hat. Our supply lines that we established can
supply us with additional hats in a little over 24 hours.
I know that we still want to ensure that each
person will have a chance to have an application, you can put our web
site on yours and in the Aerograph and they can download the
applications and information there. The web site is:
Well, that is all for now. If I think of
anything else, I will let you know.
Bob Johnson
Subject: Aerograph, February, 2009
I wanted to get you an advance look at the Crowne
Plaza Reservation Instructions for the reunion.
Remember, it is only $99 per day, Free Parking (a savings of $10 to
$15 per day) if you are part of the reunion and a hotel guest, and if you would like to come early (up to 3 days)
and stay late (up to 3 days) the rates remain the same.
Each
hotel has a walk out balconies but not all have a view of the
downtown area and river view. Make
sure you tell them what you want a room a city and river view
because it is great to pick your view when you shop early. Remember
they are in limited supply. And
if you would like an upgraded room to a junior suite, that price
is only $159.00 for our NWSA guest. These Jr. Suites normal run for $219.00 but with group rate, they will be only the $159. Just remember all rooms have a 13% (current rate) to be added to the room rate for the local and state taxes.
You can make reservations toll free 800-2-CROWNE or local (904-398-8800) or www.cpjacksonville.com and follow the instructions in the enclosed attachment. Remember your code in your attached instructions. More information concerning the hotel follows
Something additional: If you elect to rent a car, you can get a NWSA discount from AVIS and use the discount code (D005245). Remember; support our sponsors for the Reunion. Their phone number is: 1-800-525-7537 or local (airport in Jacksonville) 904-741-2327.
Next, we would like everyone to reach into your pocket on the next thing I mention. We need sponsors that will be buying ads in the Program for the Reunion. Business size card will run $10. If you have a small business, this is a good buy for it is a tax deduction. If you would like to purchase on 1/4 page that will be $20.
Half page $40 and full page is $80. NWSA SE purchased a full page ad in the program in WI and we are trying to get all groups or charters to do the same. NWSA SE did not receive any up front funds and it appears that it will be limited when we do receive any near the end of the year. Reason: The reunion being held in WI isn't until later in the month and we just hope that they have enough members show up in WI to make money to send too us.
Make sure that you save this information and I will be sending more as time passes.
Bob Johnson, President NWSA SE
REUNION
#35 SCHEDULE
OF EVENTS
20 – 24 May, 2009
Jacksonville
,
Florida
WEDNESDAY,
20 MAY 2009
1200
- 1800
Hospitality Center/Registration Opens (Tina Lambert,
Manager)
1400 - 1600
NWSA First Executive Board Meeting
1800 - 2000
Welcome Aboard Social & NO HOST Cocktails on Pool Deck.
(
Hospitality
Center
: Chip and Dip, Coffee, Beer and Soda)
$10
2000 - 2300
Hospitality
Center
Open & Reunion Registration
THURSDAY,
21 MAY 2009
0700
- 0900
Hospitality
Center
Open & Reunion Registration
0900 - 1200
NWSA General Membership Meeting
1200 - 2300
Hospitality
Center
Opens & Reunion Registration
1300 - 1400
Audit Committee meeting in Sec/Trea Room
1300 - 1630
Walking Tour of locations near
CROWNE
PLAZA
1400 - 1700
Social Time in the
Hospitality
Center
1600 - 2230
Sun Gambling Cruise (Night). Limited Seating Est. Cost $10
FRIDAY,
22 MAY 2009
0700 -
1530
Hospitality
Center
Opens & Reunion Registration
0700 - 1300
Golf Tournament (Bob Bentley, Mgr)
(Cost $30)
0900 - 1700
Sight Seeing & Shopping Trip to
St Augustine
(Est. Cost $35) Visit
Outlet Mall, San Sebastian Winery and to old Fort.
Depends on number sign up.
0900 - 1630
Visit Budweiser Brewery and
Jacksonville
Zoo. Zoo Cost $10
(65+)
0900 - 1700
Sun Gambling Cruise (Day). Limited Seating Est. Cost $10
1530 - 2300
Open
Hospitality
Center
&
Reunion
Registration
SATURDAY,
23 MAY 2009
0700
- 0930
Hospitality
Center
Open & Reunion Registration
0930 - 1200
General Membership Meeting. Introduction of Guest and final
NWSA General Membership Meeting.
1200 - 1830
Hospitality
Center
Open & Final
Reunion
Registration
1215 - 1300
Annual Executive Board Meeting
1830 - 1930
NO HOST COCKTAILS (Pool Side Bar)
1920 – 1930
Introduction of Guest and Welcome to NWSA
Reunion
# 35
1930 - 2230
Reunion Banquet: Buffet
Dinner with Island Theme (Casual Dress or
Island
Dress in the DUVAL ROOM). Tickets
must be purchased by Noon Friday. Total Cost $50.49 (Dinner $39
plus Tips 21% and Taxes 7%)
(Silent Auction and 50/50 announced.)
SUNDAY,
24 MAY 2009
0615
- 0700
Lone Sailor TWO BELLS Gong (MEMORIAL DAY)
0700 - 1100
Hospitality
Center
Open for Good Bye’s
1100 Final
Check Out Time (Except Guest that elected for extended stay.)
1100
Close
Hospitality
Center
. Remove all NWSA equipment.
Wish
everyone a safe trip back home and we hope to see everyone in
TEXAS
at NWSA REUNION #36.
UPDATED
INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED IN THE HOSPITALITY ROOM.
The banquet menu provides a choice of either Jamaican Jerk
Chicken, or Mahi-Mahi with Citrus Beurre Blanc, or Jerk Pork Chops
with Pineapple Rum Chutney. The
selection is a part of the
Reunion
#35 Advance Reservation Form.
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Reunion
#35 Banquet Buffet Menu
Island Theme.
IRIE
JAMAICA
Carrot and Pineapple Slaw
Tossed Greens with Toasted Coconut and Mangos
Black Bean Mango & Shrimp Salad
Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Mahi-Mahi with Citrus Beurre Blanc
Jerk Pork Chops with Pineapple Rum Chutney
Fired Plantains
Vegetable Medley
Tropical Fruit Display
Coconut Cake with Assorted Desserts
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