Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Next Reunion Options - Volunteers to Plan It Needed

We need volunteers to plan our next reunion. Possible locations that we discussed (but no volunteers emerged to plan it) last week included.

Chicago - Great Lakes or Downtown or Suburban, with a one afternoon/evening join us at the bar get together with all the Marines we would like to see again who served with 2/24, MACG-48, or Joliet Arty, or any Marines that we would like to see that we track down.

Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA, Navy Gateway Inn offers newly renovated rooms in the historic Del Monte Hotel. Lovely building, great location. https://nps.edu/70-years-in-monterey  

https://www.yelp.com/biz/navy-gateway-inns-and-suites-monterey-2


Boston. The Mariners House - http://marinershouse.org/. Very good prices for retired Marines. 

 

Affordable Luxury When You’re Anchored In Boston
Mariners House is a mission reserved exclusively for the men and women who work at sea, including but not limited to merchant mariners, afloat military personnel, maritime institution affiliates, and other professional seafarers and their families. Adjacent to Paul Revere's Home 
- many, many Italian Restaurants.   

Mariners House offers a variety of rooms, including full and queen rooms and suites. Group rates are also available - please contact the Inn for details. (617) 227-3979

• In the heart of Boston's famous North End
• Private air-conditioned rooms with private baths
• Custom furnishings, large work desks
• In-room telephones, work desk, flat screen TV, complimentary WiFi
• Comfortable library with a business centerwith internet access
• Garden courtyard
• Complimentary breakfast, with lunch and dinner available in our galley
• Elevator to all floors
• Smoke-free environment 
• Conference room and packages available



All guests must show documented proof of active service or retired status after a full 20-year service in order to make reservations.

4 or 5 day Cruise

Some examples of cruises below:



Madison, Wisconsin

Indianapolis - So we could see Doug Barney.

Quantico, VA - They do a nice simple two nights of receptions at the Museum.

Or?  Whoever plans it, decides.  Volunteers needed