Seattle, WA

2007 All Hands Reunion Detailed Announcement 

Welcome to the Pacific Northwest. The 2007 All Hands Reunion is to be held in Seattle, WA on October 17-20, 2007 and promises to be packed full of great tours and opportunities to relax with old friends.

HOTEL The Best Western Executive Inn Seattle Center hotel has been chosen as the reunion location. A block of 50 rooms has been reserved for VP-28 Shipmates and their guests. Hotel accommodations will be separate from the Reunion Registration and must be arranged by you.

Rates are as follows:

Address: 200 Taylor Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109-5016

Reservations:  1-206-448-9444, Toll Free 1-800-351-9444

Event Name:  Patrol Squadron 28
Reservation cutoff date:  September 26, 2007
Parking $5 per day, self-parking.
TOURS  In addition to the many sights to see in the Seattle area, this year’s reunion offers 3 very special organized tours. All include charter bus pickup at the hotel and guided tours.

VP Nostalgia Tour – Thursday, Oct 18. First stop is Arlington, WA, north of Seattle to see a fully restored P2V-7 nose section in an aircraft museum, then on to Whidbey Island to visit the VP Memorial at the old Seaplane Base, then tour a P-3C at one of the operational squadrons. Lunch at the CPO Club is included in this $35/person package. (limited to 100 passengers registered for reunion – because personal information for each person must be submitted to NAS Whidbey base security by Sept. 26, 2007, it is important to register early – No “walk ups” will be permitted)

1. VP Future Tour – Friday, Oct 19. Tour the Navy/Boeing P-8A mockup, guided by the current Navy project manager for the next generation of Patrol aircraft.  Based on the Boeing 737, the P-8A display is located directly across the street from the Boeing “Museum of Flight”.  The $20 cost covers transportation to and from the museum area. Admission to the Museum of Flight is an additional $13 for seniors. Museum and lunch are not included in the Friday trip charge. Lunch at the “Wings” in the Museum of Flight (limited to 50 passengers registered for reunion).
2. Lady’s Friday tour of Pike Place Market on the waterfront. $20 cost covers transportation and guided tour of the Seattle waterfront, shopping galore, coffee roasting company, local fishing boat locks and fish ladder gardens.  Lunch is at your own expense at a location of your choice during the waterfront portion of the tour. At least ten seafood opportunities (limited to 50 passengers registered for reunion).

Banquet The banquet meal and reunion gathering will be held on Saturday night, October 20 at the hotel in the main ballroom. Buffet choices include 1) Roast Chicken Breasts, 2) Pork Loin and 3) Top Round Beef.

Photos Same routine as in Washington, D.C.  The booklet will be prepaid at $39 (includes S/H), i.e. ordered on the registration form. The photo book will emphasize casual photos as seen in last years edition.  Portraits are also available – 8x10 > $12, 5x7 > $8 and wallet size > 4 for $4.  Review details online at: http://www.thelightcatchers.com/Samples.htm

GOLF A golf tournament will be held on Saturday. Indicate intension to golf on the registration form and pay on day of event.

Hotel Location 200 Taylor Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109-5016, Phone: 206-448-9444

Hotel location is in the immediate vicinity of the Seattle Center, with the Space Needle, monorail to downtown, lots of shops and restaurants in the immediate vicinity.

Arrival Transportation Note: Through hotel – make reservations for a Town Car to the hotel that will meet their flight for $39 one way (up to 4 people). Tell the reservation person you want a town car reserved with Shuttle Express. This is cheaper overall than using the Airporter Bus and transfering downtown and paying a total of 33.50 per person.

PATRON 28 Reunion Paid List
San Antonio – September 3-7, 2008
Updated August 22, 2008

83 attendees registered