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USS POLLUX REUNION ASSOCIATION (PRA) ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

          PRA PRESIDENT: GLEN BROXSON - 850-994-0416

            PRA TREASURER: BILL MACDOUGALL - 563-359-4851

             PRA CHAPLAIN: JIM HOBERNICHT - 336-352-4660

             PRA CO-FOUNDER: CHARLES MARLOW - 205-979-4181

                 PRA ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER: BILL MISSILDINE - 205-594-5491

                    PRA ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER: GENE PATE - 336-326-4981

                   PRA ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER: FLOYD SOLUM - 360-675-1384

                        PRA HISTORIAN: DON MEADOWS - 850-937-0777                 

2008 USS POLLUX REUNION INFORMATION

WHERE & WHEN

The USS POLLUX (AKS-2 & AKS-4) 14TH annual reunion will be held at the HOLIDAY INN CINCINNATI AIRPORT HOTEL commencing on  October 8, 2008 and ending on October 13, 2008. The hotel is actually located in Kentucky at 1717  Exchange Blvd.,  ERLANGER, KY 41018. You can start making your reservations now by calling the hotel reservation desk and requesting the USS POLLUX guaranteed room room rate per night of $90.00 plus tax (which is currently 11.3%). This room rate applies for 3 days prior and 3 days after the reunion.  Please call the hotel direct at 1- 859-371-2233 to make your reservation at the property level  during the hours of 8am-5pm (EST) Monday - Friday.  If the number is busy, your call will be transferred to the Sales Department Level.  If  you make your call after 5:00 pm (EST), it  will be transferred to the central reservations system at 1-800-holi-day (1-800-465-4329).  You can also make your reservations by calling the sales department at 1-859-746-5608 between the hours of 8-5 (EST), Monday - Friday.  This way you will never have to talk to the central reservations system.

All AKS shipmates are invited to attend our reunions.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT GLEN BROXSON AT 4518 PEADEN RD., PACE, FL 32571-2858, PH: (850) 994-0416, EMAIL: GLENBROXSON@AOL.COM

The hotel will provide complimentary shuttle service to and from the Cincinnati International Airport.   

The hotel will provide a Complimentary Welcome Reception on Wednesday, October 8, 2008,  which will include Hors D' Oeuvres and Beer and Wine.

 
Unfortunately, we were unable to negotiate a complimentary breakfast, but we are allowed to purchase and bring in our own breakfast foods, etc. 

TOURS

THURSDAY, October 9, 2008 - 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM: CINCINNATI CITY/RIVERBOAT LUNCH - $68.00 PER PERSON - Tour begins from the heart of the city at Fountain Square, then on to the Contemporary Arts Center and Gamble's International Headquarters and the Taft Museum in beautiful Lytle Park. Then on to the Museum Center at Union Terminal and the Bicentennial Commons and Paul Brown Stadium and Great American Ball Park - home the Bengals and Reds. 

The tour will then carry us cross the Roebling Suspension Bridge to Kentucky's historic Riverside Drive with its antebellum homes. The tour will end with a two hour cruise and lunch on BB Riverboats. 

FRIDAY, October 10, 2008 - 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM:  WRIGHT PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE - $53.00 PER PERSON -  

The National Museum of the United States Air Force is the largest and oldest military aviation museum in the world. Located near Dayton, Ohio this unique attraction tells the exciting story of aviation development from the days of the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk to present. Each year over one million visitors from around the world tour 10 acres of indoor exhibits, featuring 400 aircraft and missiles and thousands of artifacts including personal memorabilia, uniforms, and photographs. 

Lunch will be at the Officers Club and the menu includes: Lasagna, Baked Herb Chicken, Classic Beef Tips, Roasted Redskin Potatoes, Rice Pilaf, Green Bean Amandine, California Blend Vegetables and several different desserts. 

Please call Accent on Cincinnati, Inc. at 513-721-8687 or 513-762-8564 to make your tour reservations.

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Accent on Cincinnati, Inc. OPTIONAL TOUR REGISTRATION FORM for USS POLLUX

October 9 – 10, 2008, Cincinnati, Ohio

 

PLEASE RETURN TO:

Accent on Cincinnati, Inc.                                                   Make checks payable to: Accent on Cincinnati, Inc.  

915 West Eighth Street     

Cincinnati, OH  45203                                                        If you have questions, please call: 513-721-8687

 PRE-REGISTRATION RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

Registrations received after deadline will incur if space is available.  If you would like a confirmation of your order, a self-addressed stamped envelope or email address must accompany your request and payment.  (Please allow 10-14 days for confirmation.)    

PICK-UP OF TICKETS & ON-SITE TICKET PURCHASES: 

Tickets will be held for pickup at the Holiday Inn Airport.

TOUR DEPARTURE INFO:

All tours depart from Holiday Inn Airport.  Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time to allow for boarding.  Tours depart on time.  There are no refunds for missed tours.

 SPECIAL NEEDS, check here: _____.  Please attach a written description of your disability/diet-related needs to your registration form.  We cannot assure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification of need.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Tours are under the guidance of Accent on Cincinnati, Inc.  The listed tour descriptions are representative of the tenor of the tour.  Accent on Cincinnati, Inc. reserves the right to alter the order in which sites are visited and provide equitable substitutions when necessary as well as cancel a tour if a minimum number is not met or if an attraction becomes unavailable for reasons beyond its control.  No refunds or exchanges after September 15, 2008.  Full refunds, less a $2.00 handling fee per tour, will be offered on cancellations made before 9/15.  Cancellations of any tour must be in writing.  Payments will be refunded in full by November 1, 2008 if a tour is sold out/cancelled by Accent on Cincinnati.

Name _______________________________________________   Address _______________________________________________

City _______________________________________   State/Province ____________________   Zip/Postal Code _________________  

Daytime Phone _____________________________   Emergency Contact ________________________________________________

Email Address ________________________________________________

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2008:

Tour      Riverboat Lunch                                       9:00AM – 2:30PM                    ____ Tickets @ $68 = ________

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2008:

Tour    Wright Patterson                                         8:30PM – 3:00PM                     ____ Tickets @ $53 = ________

                                                                                                                                        

Total Amount Due: ___________

 LIABILITY WAIVER

I/We agree and acknowledge that I/we are undertaking such participation in tours, events, and activities of my/our own free will and intentional act and I/we are aware that possible physical injury might occur to me/us as a result of my participation in these tours, events and activities.  I/we give this acknowledgement freely and knowingly, and certify that I/we are, as a result, able to participate in these tours, events and activities and do hereby assume responsibility for my/our own well-being.  I/we also agree not to allow any other individual to participate in my/our place(s).

Signature _________________________________________ Date___________________________                        

 

 

                                      

SPECIAL REQUEST

THE SMOKING LAMP IS ALWAYS OUT IN THE HOSPITALITY ROOM  DURING ALL FUNCTIONS AND DURING THE BANQUET.