The USS Whetstone LSD-27 Association
2008 Reunion Events and Registration
CHARLESTON REUNION May 18-22, 2008
Ramada Charleston (843) 572-2200 |
REUNION OPTIONAL EVENTS OVERVIEW |
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USS Whetstone Rate Room Rate: $84.00 + Tax (Queen or 2 Double Beds) |
Monday All Day Tour |
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Located in North Charleston, SC just east of I-26 and about six miles north of the airport, this hotel is in close proximity to the major attractions in the Charleston area. This hotel offers 197 guestrooms. All rooms offer complimentary wireless internet access, cable TV and pay movies. Rooms include refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, hair dryer and irons/ironing board. A complimentary full buffet breakfast is provided each morning which includes Belgian waffles, eggs, grits, biscuits with gravy, bacon, sausage, cereals, fruit, breads, hot and cold beverages. The hotel offers an indoor pool, whirlpool, outdoor pool and fitness room. Additional amenities include a restaurant (dinner only) and lounge. Parking is free and pets are permitted ($25/day plus $50 deposit). The hotel operates a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle. Shuttle is available to local restaurants and Northwoods Mall (within a 5-mile radius) provided shuttle is available and not picking up airport passengers. |
Depart Hotel for Liberty Square, board sightseeing yacht to Fort Sumter Tours. After Fort Sumter tour, return to Concord Street in downtown Charleston with free time in the Old City Market for lunch on your own, shopping and browsing before returning to hotel for the evening. MONDAY EVENING - A free night to enjoy whatever you choose. Simply stay at the hotel, have dinner in the hotel and chat with shipmates in the hospitality room or take this opportunity to visit some of the sights in Charleston, enjoy one of the fine restaurants in the area or visit nearby Northwoods Mall (shuttle available). |
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Please call the hotel directly (843.572.2200). Request the group rate for USS Whetstone Association Reunion when making reservations to guarantee you receive the special rate extended to our group. Reservations must be made by 3:00 p.m. on 4/25/08 or rate will not be honored. |
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Tuesday Day Tour Patriots Point and USS Yorktown Depart hotel for Patriots Point. Memorial Service aboard the USS Yorktown with lunch following in the CPO Mess on the Yorktown. Then explore the ships in Patriots Point Harbor. Visit the Destroyer Laffey, Coast Guard Cutter Ingham, Submarine Clamagore. Vietnam Naval Support Base and view 25 Aircraft and Medal of Honor Museum. This is truly a NAVY day. |
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To confirm reservation, all guests will be required to (1) provide a major credit card at the time of making the reservation to establish a guarantee method of payment or (2) send a deposit equal to one night’s room and tax charges to the hotel reservation office within seven (7) days of making the reservation. MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW! |
Tuesday Evening - Harbor Dinner Cruise aboard the Spirit of Carolina. Harbor Cruise departs Patriots Point and features a leisurely cruise past the magnificent antebellum homes of Charleston’s historic waterfront and Harbour Tour. Yacht has two climate-controlled decks, each with live entertainment, dance floor, full service galley and a well-stocked bar. Third deck is ideal for viewing starry skies and Charleston’s magnificent harbor! |
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Outing is Planned However, if you want to golf, there is a course near the hotel (fees $35.00). Information will be available on Sunday, 5/18 and transportation can be arranged. |
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Wednesday Morning - Magnolia Gardens Tour. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, stately Magnolia Plantation boasts of several beautiful gardens, a restored slave cabin, antiques and all that you would expect in a real Southern Plantation. |
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Welcome Reception (Sunday Evening) and Banquet (Wednesday Evening) will be held at Ramada Charleston. |
DOOR PRIZES AT REUNION At this reunion, we are requesting that each shipmate bring a $15-$25 gift that reflects your part of the USA. |
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USS WHETSTONE LSD-27 2008 Reunion Reservation Form Sunday, May 18, 2008—Thursday, May 22, 2008 Ramada Charleston—North Charleston, South Carolina A few optional events have been selected for you to participate. If you aren’t interested in attending the optional events or only a couple and would prefer to do things on your own, there are many sites and tours in the Charleston, South Carolina area. A Hospitality Room will be available from 12:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 12:00 p.m.for shipmates to gather and visit (refreshments provided). Ship store items and ship memorabilia will be on display. Please bring any items you want to share. NAME:______________________________________________ PHONE #:__________________________________ GUEST/GUESTS: ____________________________________ E-MAIL: ___________________________________ Complete Reservation Form and mail with money to: Kay Goble, 6200 Emerald Pines Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33966 . Make checks payable to USS Whetstone Association DEADLINE: Reservation forms and money must be received prior to April 18, 2008 (Copy and Paste this Form and the Events Price List to Notepad if you require a printed copy for mailing.) |
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Sunday—May 18, 2008 Hospitality Room: 12:00 pm—11:00 pm Check-in &
Registration 3:00—5:00 pm Monday—May 19, 2008
Hospitality Room:
7:00 am—11:00 pm 2-Part Tour: Fort
Sumter: 9:30 am-11:45 am Free Monday Night - Nothing Scheduled |
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Hospitality Room:
7:00 am—11:00 pm
Patriots Point Tour with Memorial Service
aboard USS Yorktown. Dinner Cruise: 6:00 pm—10:30 pm
Sprit of Carolina Dinner Cruise—Enjoy
harbor at night and delicious dinner. |
Wednesday—May 21, 2008 Hospitality Room: 7:00 am—11:00 pm Tour: 9:00 am—12:00 pm Magnolia Gardens Tour—Garden & Tram Tour of Plantation Men’s Business Meeting: 2:00—3:30 pm Banquet: 5:30 pm—11:00 pm Group Photos: 5:30 pm |
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Optional Events (Transportation & Gratuities Included in Price) |
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Total # Attending |
Amount Enclosed |
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May be Paid First Day of Reunion |
Registration Fee Per Shipmate (Covers expense of hospitality room and miscellaneous items) |
$15.00 per shipmate |
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$15.00 |
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5/18/2008 Sunday Evening |
Welcome Reception @ Hotel (Light Meal w/hot and cold hors d’oeuvres) |
$18.00 |
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5/19/2008 Monday Day |
All Day Tour (Fort Sumter and City Market Tour w/lunch on your own in city) |
$53.00 |
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5/20/2008 Tuesday Day |
Patriots Point Tour (Memorial Service & Lunch aboard USS Yorktown & View Ships |
$53.00 |
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5/20/2008 Tuesday Evening |
Spirit of Carolina Dinner Cruise (Harbor Cruise with Dinner Cruise & Dancing) |
$74.00 |
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5/21/2008 Wed Morning |
Magnolia Plantation Tour (Garden and Tram Tour of Plantation) |
$40.00 |
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5/21/2008 Wed Evening |
Banquet (Ramada Charleston) Photo Op at 5:30;, Cash Bar available at 6:00 Welcome & Dinner with Speaker & Entertainment Following |
$35.00 |
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