by Wayne Erven, 2008 Reunion Coordinator & USS Hancock Association President,
The 2008 Reunion was held in San Diego. The reunion will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Hotel Circle.
We are had as good a turn out as we did in Charleston. We are working with Armed Forces Reunions to finalize all activities for the reunion which will include a Memorial Service aboard the USS Midway Museum on the Embarcadero in San Diego Harbor.
Reunion Details
Photos for this Reunion are located here
USS HANCOCK CV/CVA-19 ASSOCIATION REUNION
May 6 to May 10, 2008
The Crowne Plaza San Diego
Monday, May 5
2:00pm - 7:00pm Reunion Registration open
2:00pm - Hospitality Room opens & remains open for the duration of the reunion
Evening on your own.
Tuesday, May 6
7:00am - 8:30am Reunion Registration open
9:00am - 3:00pm CITY TOUR/SEAPORT VILLAGE (description follows)
3:30pm - 6:00pm Reunion Registration
Evening on your own
Wednesday, May 7
8:00am - 9:30am Reunion Registration open
10:30am - 3:00pm AIR & SPACE MUSEUM/OLD TOWN description follows)
3:30pm - 5:30pm Reunion Registration open
Additional hours will be posted if necessary
6:00pm 10:30pm HARBOR DINNER CRUISE (description follows)
Thursday, May 8
9:00am - 3:00pm USS MIDWAY MEMORIAL SERVICE/ MT. SOLEDAD PLAQUE DEDICATION (description follows)
5:00pm - 5:30pm Banquet Table Reservation Sheets will be collected at Reunion Registration Desk
Evening on your own
Friday, May 9
8:30am - 11:45am Board of Directors Meeting
1:30pm - 3:30pm Membership Meeting (please make plans to attend)
6:00pm - 7:00pm Social Hour with Cash Bar
7:00pm - 11:00pm Banquet Dinner
Saturday, May 10
Farewells and Departures
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You must be a member of the USS Hancock Association to attend the reunion. Join the Association.
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- Activity Registration Form (PDF File)
- Hotel Reservation Form (PDF File)
- Tour Description
For more information contact Bernie Livingston at bernie.livingston+worldnet.att.net
Tour DescriptionCITY TOUR/SEAPORT VILLAGE
Tuesday, May 6
Begin the day in Coronado, a small "island" town in San Diego Bay, approximately 7.4 square miles in size, connected to the City of San Diego by the Sa Diego-Coronado Bridge and to the City of Imperial Beach to the south by State Highway 75. The town is the neighbor of Naval Base Coronado which includes Naval Air Station North Island, home port for two aircraft carriers and the Naval Amphibious Base where the elite SEALS are trained. One of the most famous attractions is "The Del", officially named the Hotel Del Coronado, considered one of America's most beautiful beach resorts. Built in 1888 and designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1977. The Del offers a quintessential San Diego resort vacation experience. From here you will travel back downtown driving through Old Town, the birthplace of California. Continuing on, you will enjoy seeing the Embarcadero, home of the Maritime Museum featuring the "Star of India," oldest iron-hull merchant ship still afloat and the USS MIDWAY, the largest aircraft museum in the United States. Seaport Village is where you will stop for lunch. Here you will find 50 ships for your shopping pleasure and four restaurants or nibble, snack or chow down at more than a dozen smaller eateries featuring burgers, pizza, ice cream, cookies, popcorn. After lunch, you will tour historic downtown San Diego, now known as the Gaslamp Quarter. Then on to see Balboa Park, one of the most beautiful and diversified parks in the United States. It is home to 15 museums, the world's largest outdoor organ pavilion, the Old Globe Theatre complex and Veterans Memorial Center, former home of the old Naval Hospital. Most of the architecture in the Park is of Spanish-Moorish origin, and the California Tower, a city landmark, chimes every quarter hour from this beautiful park.
9:00 am board bus, 3:00pm back at hotel
$39/Person includes bus and guide. Lunch on your own.
AIR & SPACE MUSEUM/OLD TOWN
Wednesday, May 7
Our day begins at the San Diego Air & Space Museum for a journey through the history of flight. Stand beneath a model of the Montgolfier brothers' hot air balloon of 1783 - the first manned vehicle in recorded history to break the bonds of gravity and lift man above Earth. The Dawn of Powered Flight exhibit takes you to the sands of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, where you are introduced to the first successful attempt at controlled, powered flight. You'll see meticulously restored aircraft from WWI to the present in this wonderful museum. Afterward departing the Museum you'll continue on to Old Town, which has flourished since its purchase by the State of California in 1969. This historic area was the site of the first European settlement in California. In addition to historic buildings, the park also contains specialty shops and restaurants, with Mexican cuisine the favorite.
10:00am board bus, 4:00pm back at hotel
$51/Person includes bus, guide and admission. Lunch on your own.
DINNER CRUISE
Wednesday, May 7
Board bus for transit tot he ship for one of your most memorable San Diego experiences. This is a 2-1/2 hour, sit-down dinner cruise on the calm waters of San Diego Bay with a breathtaking view of the skyline. Upon arrival, enjoy a complimentary champagne cocktail. There will also be a full service cash bar onboard serving your favorite beverages. Dinner includes a served meal consisting of both a chicken breast and sliced Filet Mignon along with he usual accompaniments. After dinner, there will be entertainment for you listening and dancing pleasure. Or, just relax under the stars and take in the glittering San Diego city night skyline.
6:30pm board bus, 10:30 back at hotel
$94/Person includes bus, escort, and dinner cruise.
USS MIDWAY MEMORIAL SERVICE/MT. SOLEDAD
Thursday, May 8
Begin the day with a tribute to the Veterans Memorial Wall at Mt. Soledad, as the USS HANCOCK ASSOCIATION dedicates a plaque at this war memorial. Then enjoy the views of the La Jolla community as we drive to the USS MIDWAY Museum in downtown San Diego. The USS MIDWAY was the longest serving aircraft carrier in the Navy's history, from the end of WWII to the liberation of Kuwait. On arrival we will gather on the fantail for the USS HANCOCK ASSOCIATION MEMORIAL SERVICE. After the Memorial Service you'll have lunch on board and free time to explore this great ship, now a wonderful naval aviation museum.
9:00am board bus, 3:00pm back at hotel
$57/Person includes bus, guide, lunch, and admission
Driver and guide gratuities are not included in the tour prices.
Please plan to be at the bus boarding area at least five minutes prior to the scheduled time.
All trips require a minimum of thirty people, unless otherwise stated.
Register online at www.armedforcesreunions.com/hancock and pay by credit card.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY FOR ARMED FORCES REUNIONS, INC.
For attendees canceling reunion activities prior to the cut-off date, Armed Forces Reunions, Inc. (AFR) shall process a full refund less the non-refundable AFR registration fee ($5 per person). Attendees canceling reunion activities after the cut-off date will be refunded to the fullest extent that AFT's vendor commitments and guarantees will allow, lees the non-refundable AFT registration fee. Cancellations will only be taken Monday through Friday from 9:00am until 5:00pm Eastern Standard Time, excluding holidays. Please call (757)625-6401 or email cancel@AFRI.com to cancel reunion activities and obtain a cancellation code. Refunds processed 4 - 6 weeks AFTER reunion. Canceling your hotel reservation does not cancel your reunion activities.
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