Czarina (Cathy) Barnes, Donald Barnes and Mac McCorquodale are working on 
an all hands VS-29 Tromboners (1960-70's) reunion for 2011
Dates: May 2-5 2011 (Monday - Thursday)  
Place: Pensacola Beach Florida     
Reunion Headquarters:
Days Inn Pensacola Beachfront (same as 2009 reunion)

16 Via Deluna
Pensacola Beach, FL  32561


Tel: 850-934-3300, for reservations call 1-800-934-3301. Check in at 1600, check out at 1100.

A 2011 Group rate is available (down from 2009).
Reunion rates (2011):
Inland rooms~$99,
Gulf Front ~ $129


Each room has a refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer, wet-bar, and wireless internet. Includes continental breakfast, two pools, beach access

Within easy walking distance of the Elk's Club.

The Blue Angels are scheduled to be in town and we will have reserved seating at a practice flight at Sherman Field. 2011 is the centennial year of Naval Aviation so other special events may be occurring.

Details as they are available.

 
Plan of the Day:
May 2 May 3 May 4 May 5 May 6
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
 

Continental Breakfast in Sea Scape Conference Room

Continental Breakfast in Sea Scape Conference Room

 Group Buffet Breakfast
in Sea Scape Conference Room		  
Arrive PM

Reunion beach hotel group rate applies (other hotel options,
more options)

0800: ARRIVAL at Sherman Field.
0830-0915: WATCH BLUES PRACTICE
0915-0945: MEET ON QUARTERDECK FOR RUN DOWN OF ITINERARY, RESPITE BREAK, IMAX TICKET PURCHASE ($7.50 PER PERSON) AND SPECIAL WELCOME BY FOUNDATION STAFFER
0945-1000: LOAD THEATER, SPECIAL WELCOME ON SCREEN
1000-1045: VIEW IMAX FILM
1045-1400: LUNCH TIME BLOCK IN WESTPAC ROOM (INDV TICKETS)

 

 Golf
Fishing
Ladies Luncheon
Group Buffet Breakfast
in Sea Scape Conference Room.		 Group rate continues for vacationers
11 AM Depart as desired. Group rate continues for vacationers
Happy Hour in the Sea Scape Conference Room (open during the entire reunion, beer, soda, set-ups, snacks provided, BYOB). Chef McCorquodale will BBQ on the patio for supper. 1400-1530: SPECIAL TOUR OF MUSEUM
1530 - DEPARTURE: FREE TIME 		Golf
Fishing
         
         
They are open to suggestions and preferences. Contact them through info@vs29.org, or directly to Cathy or Mac.
They are planning on special activities for the wives TBA.
Plan to bring pictures, cruise books, memorabilia, etc. to back up lies.
Uniform for all activities will be casual.
Self pay plan on meals and Naval Aviation Museum IMAX ($7.50) each.
$50 registration money (send to Czarina) covers the Sea Scape room expenses, BBQ supper Monday night, Breakfast Thursday morning.