2010 All Hands Reunion Detailed Announcement
San Francisco, October 7-10, 2010  

Welcome to the Golden State. The 2010 All Hands Reunion is to be held in San Francisco, CA on October 7-10, 2010 and offers Fleet Week tour accommodations, the full range of San Francisco adventures and opportunities to relax with old friends. The focus tour this year is charter bus transport to and from Fisherman’s Wharf, the heart of Fleet Week activities. Reserved seating is available for those who would prefer to settle in.

Reunion Coordinator - Jim and Carmen Peoples - 2peoples@cableone.net

 HOTEL The Embassy Suites San Francisco Airport in Burlingame has been chosen as the reunion hotel. A block of 50 rooms has been reserved for VP-28 Shipmates and their guests. For those not familiar with Embassy Suites, all rooms are two room suites. Complimentary breakfast, and an afternoon Managers Reception (happy hour) are provided to all guests. Hotel accommodations will be separate from the Reunion Registration and must be arranged by you.

 Rates are as follows:

 Address: 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA  94010   

Reservation cutoff date:  September 9, 2010     

Airport Transportation – Complimentary shuttle to and from SFO and BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) station.

TOURS

Friday – October 8 – Bart to San Francisco – Tour the city on a double double-deck bus.  Hop-on/hop-off privileges so you can spend time at your favorite places. 
Saturday – October 9 – Charter bus to Fisherman’s Wharf  for Fleet Week– Fleet Week activities taking place on Saturday include a Parade of Ships, Air Show with the Blue Angels. Activities may be viewed from numerous points in the area or optional reserved seats may be purchased on the Village Green area.  Charter bus tickets from the hotel to Fisherman's Wharf and return - $20/each; Reserved seats for Fleet Week activities - $30/each.  Reserved seats must be purchased by Sept. 1^st. Reserved seat tickets are non refundable regardless of weather.

 Alternatives to fleet week activities:

1.   Alcatraz Island – buy tickets at pier.

2.   Ride a cable car

3.   Pier 39

4.   San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Sunday – October 10 – Free day for socializing and exploring; Banquet in evening. 

Banquet - Sunday night, October 10 at the hotel. Cost = $30 per person.

Photos There will be no formal photo book published this year but a roving photographer and photo CDs are planned.  Sign up for this option at the reunion, plus come prepared to take lots of personal snapshots with your own digital camera.

GOLF A golf tournament will be held on Friday, Oct 8. Indicate intention to golf on the registration form and pay on day of event.  Coordination will be finalized during the first day of the reunion.

Hotel Location 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

PATRON 28 Reunion

Patron 28 Reunion Paid List
San Francisco – October 7-10, 2010

Updated Oct 3, 2010

53 attendees registered