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