Alligators, Bourbon Street, bayous, crawfish, Magnolia blossoms, pelicans, jazz, voodoo, Saints and sinners!

“Anchors Aweigh” and “Laisse le bon temps rouler!”

           23^rd Annual Reunion of the U.S.S. Windham Bay

● September 9, 10, & 11, 2012 ●  

New Orleans

Home to the 8^th Naval District

Naval Air Station

Reserve today!  Don’t miss this one!  Deadline to reserve is 8/1/2012.  Mention the USS Windham Bay Reunion or booking code WBR.  This is a Holiday Inn property.  If you belong to their frequent guest club, be sure to furnish your information for credit for this stay.  Reunion rates apply for one day before (9/8/12) and one day after (9/12/12) the official reunion dates.

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Ø Rooms are “double-doubles” at 89.00 per night per room.

Ø  Taxes are 13% plus a $1.00 per night occupancy tax.

Ø Parking has been discounted to half price at $17.50 per day.

Ø Cab rides cost about 35.00 per cab from the airport.

Hotel notes:  The hotel restaurant is open for breakfast only.  We will furnish you with other famous eating/drinking spots in your registration packages.  Check in time is 4:00 PM.  Check out time is 11:00 AM.  If you arrive early, every effort will be made to get you into your room asap. The Hospitality Room will be open every day of our official reunion.

Tentative Schedule

Sunday, September 9:

Arrival.  Registration in the Hospitality Room (opening asap).

Monday, September 10:

We will be guests of the 8^th Naval District, located about 12 miles south of New Orleans.  Board transportation at hotel, 9AM, for our trip to the base, where Navy personnel will escort us to the chapel for our memorial service.  Next, is a “windshield tour” of some of the finest aircraft flown by the US Navy!  The Navy will bring aircraft to a staging area for a “meet the pilots” and photo opportunity.  Then, we will have lunch in the base galley and return to the hotel.  The rest of the day and evening will be free. (Approximately 4 hours is planned for this activity.)

Tuesday, September 11:

Business meeting.  Time/place will be provided on day of arrival.  The rest of the day is free.  The concierge will be available to assist with tours, information and requests.  A farewell dinner, with entertainment, will be held in the evening at the historic “Court of Two Sisters”.  We will enjoy some of the finest local cuisine at one of the most historic restaurants in the French Quarter.  It’s a 4 block walk from the hotel.  If you need extra assistance, we can arrange a cab or perhaps a ride in one of the romantic carriages readily available in the French Quarter.

Wednesday, September 12:

REGISTRATION FORM

must be returned by August 1, 2012

Makes checks payable to:  Barbara Bearden

Mail to:                              P O Box 921,  Hillsboro, TX 76645

Your name and guest(s): ________________________________________

Address:  ____________________________________________________

Telephone and email:  __________________________________________

Banquet entrée choices, please choose:

1. char broiled filet of beef     2. chicken Oscar (with crabmeat)

If you are needing a diabetic, vegetarian, or diet restricted meal, please write us a note on the back with the individual(s) name(s) and needs.  We will notify the restaurant so they can modify your plate.  Please note that the restaurant offered us negotiated, and discounted, group pricing.  Special accommodations will be at the same cost.  

Choice for (name)__________________________ Number _____ (1 or 2)

Choice for (name)__________________________ Number _____ (1 or 2)

Choice for (name) _________________________ Number  _____ (1 or 2)