USS PROVIDENCE REUNION![high speed approach](newgif.gif)
CL82 - CLG6 - SSN719
Covington, Kentucky September 2007
5th Wed - 6th Thurs - 7th Fri - 8th Sat
Chairman: Bill & Beverly McCubbin
![Hilton](hotel07.jpg)
Single/Double w/Breakfast Buffet - $119 per day
Triple/Quad w Breakfast Buffet - $129 per day
Reservations cut-off date: 8/16/07
Check-in: 12:00pm
Swimming Pool – Fitness Room
Shuttles to local Florence Mall
RV Parking available
From the desk of: Bill McCubbin BM1
Shipmates,
As most of you know our Chairman for San Diego died last fall leaving us up in arms as to where to hold the next reunion.
In Phoenix I had said, “ I would hold the reunion in Northern Kentucky in September 2008.” Our secretary, Jack Reighley, and I were talking and he asked if we could move it up a year to September 2007. After checking with the other board members, we decided it would be a good move.
I wanted to have information concerning the reunion out by February 2007 but wasn’t able to be far enough along at that time.
A word of advice: If you will be flying in for the reunion it would be smart to look to other airports than Greater Cincinnati (CVG). There are airports in Lexington and Louisville, KY and Dayton and Columbus, OH. Then rent a car for a few days. The cost to fly into CVG is ridiculous.
Hope you can make it for the reunion as we are chomping at the bits to show you our part of this Great Country.
Bill McCubbin
Billmclg6@insightbb.com
859-356-3711
Wednesday, September 5: |
Check In
Hospitality Room |
Thursday, September 6: |
Wright-Patterson AFB Museum
Dayton, Ohio |
Friday, September 7: |
Cincinnati Museum Center
Cincinnati, Ohio
Hofbrauhaus – Newport, Kentucky
Turfway Park – Erlanger, Kentucky |
Saturday, September 8: |
Business Meeting - Pictures
BANQUET: Honor Guard, Memorial, Speaker, Meal, Entertainment, Raffle |
Sunday, September 9: |
Breakfast
Depart |
PLAN OF THE DAY
Wednesday, September 5: …
Hospitality Room
Greetings
Signing in
Badges
Goody Bag
Raffles
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Northern Kentucky Convention
and Visitors Bureau
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Drinks and Snacks available throughout reunion with exception of Banquet.
Thursday, September 6: … |
Wright-Patterson AFB Museum Trip – $65.00 per person
Depart Hilton Hotel 8:30am. Upon arrival at the National Museum of the United States Air Force a member of the Air Force Museum Foundation staff will greet the bus prior to deboarding to hand out museum brochures, which include maps of the facility, and a chance to talk for a few moments about the merits of the facility.
We will go on the base to the Presidential Hangar and Research, Test and Development Hangar. We will be given the opportunity to tour this area. All must have a picture ID to enter the base.
We will then go to the museum itself.
We will be viewing the movie FIGHTER PILOT.
before arrival at the museum. There is a café on the second floor of the museum that serves hot sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts and a variety of “fast foods.” This is a cash only service – they do not accept credit cards.
Should you need - wheelchairs and electric carts are available for indoor use at no cost. We will be departing at 4:00 – 4:30pm going to the Officers’ Club for our Italian Bistro meal. Cost of this trip is $65.00, which includes transportation fee/gratuity, admission to the movie and your meal/gratuity at the Officers’ Club. Then it’s back on the bus to head for Northern Kentucky. |
Friday, September 7: … |
Cincinnati Museum Center Trip – $50.00 per person
Depart Hilton Hotel 9:00am. Upon arrival at the Cincinnati Museum Center we will enter the History Museum portion. Included in the History Museum is a segment on “Cincinnati Goes to War.”
Will be departing 12:30pm and will pass by the PEACE BELL , if possible, while proceeding to the HOFBRAUHAUS in Newport, Kentucky.
The USS Providence will be welcomed and will have a buffet dinner consisting of the following: Weiner Schnitzel (Breaded Pork Cutlet) – Grilled Chicken Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable Medley, Assorted Breads, Apple Strudel and refillable soft drink or tea or coffee. If you need assistance getting food items from the buffet, the Hofbrauhas will provide assistance. We will be entertained with German and Patriotic music.
Cost of this trip is $50.00, which includes transportation fee/gratuity, admission to the History Museum and Hofbrauhaus meal/gratuity and entertainment.
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The Hofbrauhaus also has THE BRAUMEISTER’S BREWERY TOUR & BIER TASTING .
You will learn how the world famous Hofbrauhaus bier goes from hops to tap and then enjoy a sample of four of their freshly brewed biers.
One of the skilled brew masters will guide the brewery tour. If you wish to tour the brewery and taste the bier there is an additional charge of approximately $6.50. This cost includes admission to brewery, tax and gratuity.
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Return to the Hilton to rest for just a bit.
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Turfway Park Trip - $40.00 per person
Depart Hilton Hotel 6:00pm. Upon arrival at Turfway Park we will have a room for our group alone.
There will be three food stations available:
Oktoberfest Station , which includes sauerkraut balls, potato pancakes, hot German potato salad, mini Reubens and sliced metts and brats in peppers and onions.
Tailgater’s Dream , which includes coney dogs with all the condiments, hot wings, teriyaki wings, barbecued meatballs, and cheese display with gourmet crackers.
Finger Sandwiches , which includes ham, roast beef, turkey, and chicken salad and tuna salad on white and whole wheat bread and puff shells.
Our group will be involved in what is called the Winner’s Circle Package.
We will be gathered in the winner’s circle for a full-color souvenir photo with the winning jockey. Each person will receive a photo.
Depart for Hilton Hotel approximately 11:00pm.
Cost of this trip is $40.00, which includes transportation fee/gratuity, all food items and souvenir photo. All of the above is included in that cost with the exception of your individual betting (should you so desire). |
Saturday, September 8, 2007: …
You are on your own for most of the day – downtown Covington area known as Mainstrasse Village is celebrating Oktoberfest, September 7, 8 and 9.
Business Meeting 10:00am
Pictures (Hospitality Room) 1:00pm
Banquet (Hospitality Room Area) 6:00pm
Honor Guard
Memorial
Speaker – former CO CLG6, Admiral Kenneth G. Haynes, USN Ret
Meal
Meal includes:
Choice of Herb Chicken, Roast Tip of Sirloin of Beef and Baked Cod.
Garden Salad, Potatoes, Vegetable, Rolls and Butter, Choice of Apple Pie or Carrot Cake and Coffee and Tea
Cash Bar available
Entertainment - Gary Griesser Patriotic Program
Raffle |
Sunday, September 9: …
Breakfast
Depart
BON VOYAGE AND SMOOTH SEAS |
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