USS ATAKAPA ATF 149 - REUNION 2008
Dear Atakapa Shipmate:
USS ATAKAPA ATF 149 - REUNION 2008
Name:_______________________________ Spouse/Guest Name: _________________________
Total Amount Due $_____________
The cost of $255.00 (per person) includes everything you see on the Event Agenda. Remember: you must Mail To:
3410 Ridge Road
Buford, GA 30519-4029
Plans for our second annual USS ATAKAPA ATF 149 Reunion are finalized.
At last year’s reunion, the guys voted to go back to where it all
began–Norfolk, Virginia. We will meet October 23rd - 26th, 2008 at
the Doubletree Hotel, Norfolk Airport, 880 North Military Highway,
in Norfolk.
The Doubletree Hotel Norfolk is a Three Diamond/Triple A rated hotel
and is attached to The Gallery at Military Circle. The Gallery is a
shopping mall with over 120 merchants (their newest anchor being
“Macy’s”). The mall also includes a variety of eateries and an
18-screen Cinemark theater complex. The hotel offers free parking to
all guests and complimentary transportation to and from the Norfolk
International Airport. Non-smoking and ADA-accessible rooms are available.
There is also a full-service restaurant and lounge, outdoor swimming
pool and sun deck, a poolside fitness room, gift shop, coin-operated
guest laundry, an ATM, room service, safety deposit boxes, and high-
speed Internet access, just to name a few of the amenities offered.
Guests are also welcomed with their famous, warm Doubletree chocolate
chip cookie and a smile!
You will need to contact the Doubletree for room reservations by
September 23rd, 2008. A pre-arranged room rate of $89.00 (plus tax)
per night has been secured for this event. This price is for Single
and Double Occupancy (there is a $7.00 per extra person charge over
two); and also includes a full, hot breakfast buffet. When you call,
please ask for the Atakapa Group Rate. The phone numbers for making
reservations are 757-461-9192 or 1-800-284-4292. Additionally, the
hotel requires a $20.00 credit card or cash deposit at the time of
check-in for any incidental charges you may occur during your stay.
For more information on the hotel, please visit their website at:
www.norfolkairport.doubletree.com.
Please note: Check-in Time is at 3:00 pm; Check-out is 12:00 Noon
(please advise the hotel if you need an early check-in time).
Special tours have been planned and are outlined on the enclosed Event
Agenda. To book tours and reserve your place for our farewell banquet,
you will need to complete the Registration Form, include your check or
money order made payable to USS Atakapa Reunion Fund, and mail to
Ronald P. Buice, 3410 Ridge Road, Buford, GA, 30519. The total cost
of the tours, banquet, and welcome reception is $255.00 per person.
You will be responsible for securing and paying for your room through
the hotel. One-half of the total payment for all events is due by
July 1, 2008, and the remaining balance is due by September 1, 2008.
If you prefer installments, please contact us.
Also, a Hospitality Suite with complimentary wine, beer, and snacks
will be maintained for our group throughout the reunion. Feel free
to congregate and lounge in this private area reserved just for us.
Last year’s reunion was a tremendous success, and we’re anticipating
this year’s reunion to be even better. Please join us for a great
time of fun and reminiscing, and don’t forget to bring any pictures
or memorabilia you might wish to share.
If you need further information, feel free to contact us at any of the
following numbers, or by E-Mail at:
rpbuice@gmail.com
or rpbuice@bellsouth.net:
770/945-3611 (Home)
770/722-8636 (Cell)
770/845-3611 (Cell)
Hope to see you in October!
P. S. Remember, you must contact the hotel for room reservations,
then complete the Registration Form and mail with your check or money
order to cover the cost of the tour and banquet.
EVENT AGENDA
Welcome Reception - Thursday, October 23rd - (5:00pm to 6:30pm - Hospitality Suite)
Please join us in the Hospitality Suite (suite to be determined) for complimentary wine and cheese,
beer and pretzels, or Coke and chips. This is a great time to meet and greet old friends and shipmates
or stir up new acquaintances. Dinner will be on your own this evening. You may choose to dine in
the hotel’s restaurant or from any of the variety of eateries in The Gallery shopping complex. Dress
is casual.
Tours - Friday, October 24th - (9:00am til 3:00pm)
We will enjoy a windshield tour of the Little Creek Amphibious Base and view an amphibious training
film and simulator (scale model of an amphibious assault). Lunch will be included on base at the
CPO Club. After lunch, we will embark on a riding tour of Virginia Beach will includes beautiful
views of the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay. Dress is casual. (PLEASE NOTE: All passengers
visiting any military installation MUST have a picture ID (driver’s license, military ID, passport),
and no bags other than pocketbooks or camera cases will be allowed on base. Please do not bring any
pocket knives, scissors, or nail files with you on tour. All persons are subject to personal search.)
Spirit of Norfolk Dinner Cruise - Friday, October 24th - (6:30pm til 11:00pm)
Enjoy a three-hour dinner cruise on the magnificent Spirit of Norfolk for a night of spectacular
sightseeing, live entertainment, dining and dancing! The ship has two fully enclosed climate-
controlled lower decks and an open-air upper deck. Dress is “Dressy Casual”. For men, that means
a coat and tie (recommended) or a collared shirt and dress slacks. For women, a skirt, dress, slacks,
or evening pants is also recommended.
Tours - Saturday, October 25th - (9:00am til 3:00pm)
We’ll board a motorcoach with our tour guide for a riding tour of Norfolk where we’ll learn about
Norfolk’s colorful 325-year history as we ride through the lovely historic district and restored areas.
After our Norfolk tour, we will enjoy a visit to the premier attraction on Norfolk’s exciting
downtown waterfront - Nauticus, The National Maritime Center. A true highlight to our visit will
be a tour of the Battleship Wisconsin. Wisconsin is permanently berthed beside Nauticus where it
is accessed by a connecting walkway. A tour of the restored USS Zuni ATF 95 will follow these tours.
Lunch will be served on board the Zuni. Dress is casual.
Banquet - Saturday, October 25th - (7:00pm til 9:00pm)
Our farewell buffet banquet consists of some of Virginia’s best cuisine and includes of Fresh Tossed Salad
with Assorted Dressings; Pasta Salad, Potato Salad & Fruit Salad; Chicken Marsala; Baked Sliced
Ham with Pineapple Glaze; Carved Prime Rib A’jus; Herb Roasted Red Potatoes; Rice Pilaf;
Vegetable Medley; Dinner Rolls, Butter; Chef’s Dessert Table; and Iced Tea and Coffee.
For Special Dietary Needs, Please Contact Ron or Carolyn Buice. Dress is same as the Dinner Cruise.
Depart - Sunday, October 26th - (Checkout by 12:00 Noon)
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The following are the policies and/or procedures set forth by Phillips Tours of Norfolk, Virginia
(as taken from our contract).
The Package Price Includes:
➣ Motor coach transportation, tour guide service, admissions as listed, meals as listed,
taxes and meal gratuities.
➣ Gratuities for guide and driver are included.
➣ Prices are based on a minimum of 35 people per tour. (Note from Ron: We MUST have a
minimum of 35 for each tour in order to honor these prices.)
➣ Phillips’ cancellation policy is that no refunds will be issued after payment of the
final invoice. No refunds to be made after October 3rd, 2008.
➣ Last-minute participants will be accommodated on a space-available basis only, and
ticket prices on site will be an additional $3.00 per person.
➣ All itineraries are subject to change. Every attempt will be made to include all
sites mentioned within this itinerary.
➣ Boarding times will be fifteen minutes prior to listed departure times in front
of the Doubletree Hotel Norfolk.
PLEASE NOTE: All passengers visiting any military installation MUST have a picture ID
(driver’s license, military ID, passport), and no bags other than pocketbooks or camera
cases will be allowed on base. Please do not bring any pocket knives, scissors, or nail
files with you on tour. All persons are subject to personal search.
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REGISTRATION
Address:__________________________________ City:____________ ST:____ Zip:________
Home Phone:_________________________ E-Mail Address: ____________________________
Years on Board the Atakapa: 19______ to 19______
Emergency Contact During Reunion: _______________________________________________
Number Attending: __________ Cost per person $255.00
Total Amount Enclosed $_____________
Please enclose the above portion of this registration form with your Check or Money Order
(sorry, no credit cards here).First payment is due no later than July 1, 2008.
contact the Double Tree Hotel Norfolk to reserve your room. Room charges are not included. All tours reguire a
minimum of 35 people to operate. For information call 770/945-3611 or E-Mail rpbuice@bellsouth.net
One-half of the total payment is due by July 1, 2008; the remaining balance is due by September1, 2008.
Full payment can also be made by July 1, 2008.
Make Check or Money Order Payable To:
USS Atakapa Reunion Fund
Ron Buice
3410 Ridge Road
Buford, GA 30519-4029
(Double Tree Hotel Norfolk Airport, 880 N. Military Highway, Norfolk, VA 23502, 757-461-9192 or 1-800-284-4292
(Be sure to ask for the USS Atakapa Group Rate)
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