UPDATED, 7/9/2016
Reunion 8, 2016
15 September – 18
September 2016
UPDATED 8 JULY 2016
FELLOW TUGGERS!
The Final plans for the 8th Reunion of the Coast Guard Tug Association are
completed! The vote of the membership present at our 2014 reunion was heavily in
favor of holding our next gathering in Savannah, GA. Your wish is our command
and we hope to bring you another memorable experience.
Dates:
Thursday, 15 September – Sunday, 18 September 2016
Location:
The Hampton Inn & Suites,
Savannah, GA
We have booked a block of 30
rooms at the Hampton Inn, 603 W. Oglethorpe Ave. in Savannah, with a
hospitality suite/meeting room next door at the
Embassy Suites. Hampton rooms
include a complimentary hot breakfast and all rooms are complete with microwaves
& refrigerators. The hotel is located adjacent to the Embassy Suites and is
walking distance and local trolley stops to the Historic Savannah waterfront,
shops, and restaurants.
The cost of the reserved
block of rooms is set at $159.00 for
all rooms, per night, plus tax (first come, first served). There is an
additional $15.00 per day,
self-parking fee ($20.00 for valet). Depending on our number of registrations,
additional rooms may be added.
Hotel reservations must be
individually made at The Hampton Inn & Suites by calling
1-912-721-1600 and identifying yourself with the
Coast Guard Tug Assoc OR
CGT or on-line by using the
following Hampton link:
http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/S/SAVHSHX-CGT-20160914/index.jhtml.
Reservations must be made
not later than 13 August 2016 to
ensure confirmation and group rates. After that date, the hotel will offer their
best available rate (which may be higher).
As at all previous reunions,
attendees will be responsible for making their own individual hotel
reservations, travel, banquet cost, and any additional sponsored events
(additional admissions to attractions, etc) and personal expenses.
The
dinner/meeting will be held Friday, 16 September, aboard a Savannah
Riverboat from 1800 - 2100. Cost of
the banquet/meeting is $57.84 per
person, which includes the boarding fee and all taxes. Dinner will be buffet
service with a choice of entrees, sides, beverages, and dessert. There will be a
cash bar available. Please make dinner payments in advance with your
registration (see registration form).
Tentative Agenda:
Thursday, 15 September
2016
Arrival. Reunion
registration at the Embassy Suites
hospitality room (room # to be posted at the Hampton Inn); local packages
of materials, brochures for the area, “sea stories,” and refreshments. Free time
to visit various local attractions. Check-in time at Hampton Inn is 1600, but
may be earlier depending on availability.
Hospitality room open 0900 –
2300.
Some local
attractions:
8th Air Force Museum
Downtown Maritime Museum
Savannah Riverwalk
Paula Deen’s Restaurant (for you “foodies”)
Friday, 16 September
AM – Free time to visit
local attractions, shop, join us in the hospitality suite.
1000 – 1200 Optional
Activity: Private showing of “The Finest Hours” for those who “might” not have
seen it – Hospitality Suite.
1800 – 2100
Dinner/Meeting aboard Savannah Riverboat
Hospitality
room open 0900 – 1600/2100 – 2300
Saturday, 17 September
0850 –
Bus Trip to Tybee Island: CG Station, Lighthouse, CGC
Chinook (87-ftr), time for walking in
town & lunch (individual);Dpt. +/- 1400 to CG AirSta Savannah. Rtn
+/- 1700.
Hospitality
room open 1700 - 2300
Sunday, 21 September
Hail & farewell, clean up, and departure.
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As at past reunions,
uniforms are an option and encouraged for the Dinner/Meeting on Friday.
Any active duty or retired members are welcome to “break out the old sea bag”
and attend in uniform. The Uniform of the Day will be Tropical Blue Long or
appropriate prior uniform (whites/khakis). Civilian dress: casual.
We are a non – profit, 501 (c) 3 incorporated veteran’s organization. We
need your help to maintain a solid treasury. Your dues and donations help us
finance our Association’s business, support our reunions, assist in “up front”
financing for future events and memorabilia, and our internet presence; also, to
work on the recovery and restoration of Coast Guard tug archives and, if
possible, vessels. Any donations to the
“cause” are appreciated and are fully tax deductible!
Hope to see a great turn out in Savannah!
Sandy Schwaab
President, CGTA
Coast Guard
Tug Association
REUNION 8,
2016
registration
MEMBER/BADGE NAME:
____________________________________________________
COMPLETE ADDRESS:
_____________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
HOME PHONE:
____________________ EMAIL:
_______________________
SPOUSE/GUEST NAME:
____________________________________________
TUG(S) SERVED IN:
_______________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
RANK/RATE/RETIRED(?): ___________
UNIFORM FOR EVENTS: Y
N
Dinner/Meeting Cruise Payment @ $57.84 per Number:
____ Total: _________
Tybee Island/CG AirSta Tour
Number:____
DONATION (If
Desired) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
_______________________
Make all checks
[separate for dinner & donations] payable to:
CG Tug Association
Please print
this page, fill in the blanks, and “snail” mail the form, along with your
check(s) to:
C. A. Schwaab
President, CG Tug Assoc.
10 Crowthers Pl.
Hope Valley, RI 02832
(401) 364-1004
Email: snsschwaab@cox.net