Czarina (Cathy) Barnes, Donald Barnes and Mac McCorquodale executed 
an all hands VS-29 Tromboners (1960-70's) reunion for 2011
Dates: May 2-6 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		 Continental 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)

 

 1100 - VA Rep Carla Miller will host a Q&A on VA benefits

Then Golf,
Fishing,
Ladies Luncheon
0800 Group Buffet Breakfast
in Sea Scape Conference Room.
See Menu		 11 AM Depart as desired. Group rate continues for vacationers if you want to stay over
1730 Group Dinner with cash bar (separate checks) at the infamous Crab's seafood restaurant on the beach. Check out their web site and especially note dress code.
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 per person registration money (pay Barnes at check-in) covers the Sea Scape room expenses, BBQ supper Monday night, Buffet Breakfast Thursday morning.
 
Thursday Breakfast Buffet Menu:
(Breakfast Buffet opens at 0800, a cook will be on hand to replenish)
Scrambled Eggs
Bacon
Sausage
Biscuits & Gravy
Grits
Home Fries
Fresh Fruit
Danishes
Waffles
Orange Juice
Tomato Juice