Accommodations:

 The Norfolk Plaza Hotel. 

 Please take an opportunity to look at photos of the rooms at http://www.thenorfolkplaza.com/ .The website is for informational purposes only at this time.

he phone number for reservations is 888-478-1436, State the you are a member of the USS Constellation Association. The room rate is $99.00 per night. This rate includes a full breakfast buffet. We understand that with the economy, some sites may offer lower rates, but, the fact that our members reserve rooms through the association allows us to get a lot of perks from the hotel, like hospitality and meeting rooms for no extra charge. Also, the hotel that we are using in Colorado Springs next year is checking our history with past reunion hotels so we can get an attrition clause struck from the contract. The attrition clause states that if we fall below a certain percentage of blocked rooms for the reunion, the Association will have to pay to make up the difference. As you can see, it is imperative that our members book under the association or it could cost the Association a lot of money. If you have any problems making reservations, please ask for a member of the sales staff. If you encounter further problems, please do not hesitate to contact Pat Timman:  ptimman@msn.com .

2009 Reunion Preliminary Master Plan of the Day

Sunday 18 OCT 2009
1200 Reunion Registration in Hospitality Room
1200 Hospitality Room Open
1500 Hotel Check In
1800 Reception (Hospitality Room)
2359 Hospitality Room Closed

Monday 19 OCT 2009
0700 Complimentary Breakfast
0800 Hospitality Room Open
0900 Executive Committee, By-Laws Team, & Committees Meeting
Free Day to Explore the Area
2359 Hospitality Room Closed

Tuesday 20 OCT 2009
0700 Complimentary Breakfast
0800 Hospitality Room Open

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
NAVAL STATION NORFOLK TOUR

• Board the motor coach with your guide to tour the Norfolk Naval Base, which is part of Naval Station Norfolk - the largest naval installation in the world. Home port to 78 ships, ranging in size from aircraft carriers to submarines, 26 aircraft squadrons comprised of 133 aircraft and headquarters of the Atlantic Fleet, this naval complex occupies over 8,000 acres of land and is home to more than 100,000 military personnel. Your tour will take you past the 14 piers and through the Naval Air Station. You will also drive by the historic homes built for the 1907 Jamestown Exposition on “Admiral’s Row” which now house the flag officers.

MEMORIAL SERVICE ON BASE

• A memorial service for your group will be held at the David Adams Chapel on base (pending approval).

LUNCH INCLUDED ON BASE

• Lunch will be included for your group at one of the clubs on base.

SHIP VISIT

• Visit an active duty Navy ship (pending approval).

Package Price: $42.00 per person, inclusive. Lunch included.

2359 Hospitality Room Closed

Wednesday 21 OCT 2009

0700 Complimentary Breakfast
0800 Hospitality Room Open

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

RIDING NORFOLK TOUR

• Board the motor coach with your guide to learn about Norfolk’s colorful 325 year history as you ride through the lovely historic district and restored areas. View the stately homes along the Hague, old St. Paul’s Church, the Moses Myers House, the Chrysler Museum of Art, the historic Freemason District, the restored waterfront area, as well as many other points of interest.

MACARTHUR MEMORIAL

• Tour the MacArthur Memorial for a glimpse into our country’s history. During your visit you will view the outstanding collection of artifacts, documents, photographs and memorabilia housed in Norfolk's historic city hall which trace the life and times of five-star General Douglas MacArthur. You will also have the opportunity to view the 25 minute film which chronicles General MacArthur’s life. The General and Mrs. MacArthur are entombed in the rotunda of the memorial. Nine separate galleries arranged in two levels circle the rotunda and tell the story of General MacArthur and the millions of American men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces from the Civil War through the Korean War. A gift shop with unique memorabilia is located on the premises.

NAUTICUS, THE NATIONAL MARITIME CENTER

• Next, visit Norfolk’s premier waterfront attraction, Nauticus, the National Maritime Center. Nauticus is a unique and thriving campus of visitor attractions that explores the economic, naval, and natural powers of the sea. Features here include a series of ingenious interactive exhibits, shows, and theaters with various films.


• Also housed here is the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, one of ten museums officially operated by the U.S. Navy. Highlights of the naval battles and exhibits of detailed ship models, artwork, and memorabilia are showcased in the museum.

BATTLESHIP WISCONSIN

• A true highlight of your visit to Nauticus will be a tour of the battleship Wisconsin, one of the famous Iowa-class ships. This great ship saw action in WWII, the Korean War and most recently in the Persian Gulf War. Wisconsin is permanently berthed beside Nauticus where it is accessed by a connecting walkway. The main deck and sections of two upper decks are open for you to explore.

• Lunch will be on your own at the Nauticus café.

Package Price: $42.00 per person. Lunch on own.


Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 6:15 PM - 10:30 PM (Boarding at 6:30 PM, cruise times are 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
DINNER CRUISE

• Board the coach for the quick drive to the waterfront to enjoy a three-hour dinner cruise on the magnificent Spirit of Norfolk. The ship leaves the Waterside pier area and travels north on the Elizabeth river, passing Nauticus, the National Maritime Center, Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Portsmouth marine terminals, the Lamberts Point coal piers, and Norfolk naval base, the world's largest operational naval base and home of the Atlantic fleet. The Spirit features a top-of-the-line buffet with several hot entrees. The selection includes beef, poultry, and seafood, fresh vegetables, potato, salad, rolls and butter, and dessert. Following dinner enjoy a live band playing all your favorite hits. In addition, the spirit features professional performers who provide lively entertainment throughout the cruise. The ship has two fully enclosed, climate-controlled lower decks and an open-air upper deck.

Package Price: $79.00 per person, inclusive. Dinner included.

1800 Dinner Cruise
2359 Hospitality Room Closed

Thursday 22 OCT 2009
0700 Complimentary Breakfast
0900 General Membership Meeting
1200 Hospitality Room Open
1600 Hospitality Room Closed
1800 Social Hour and Portraits
1900 Banquet and DJ


Friday 23 OCT 2009
0700 Complimentary Breakfast
0800 Hospitality Room Open
1100 Hospitality Room Closed
1100 Departure

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