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USCG 125' And 165' Cutter Association
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This is the home of the 125' and 165' Coast Guard Cutters Association. We have been serving our shipmates who proudly manned these Cutters. Our association is one of the Coast Guards finest. We focus on the lives of the men who have served on these ship and the camaraderie we all still share.
We are always looking for fellow shipmates who served on any of these 125' or 165' Cutters. If you are one or know someone who did, please contact us . However, we welcome all former Coast Guard shipmates who would like to join us.
If you have photos or sea stories you would like to share, please send them to us. We will scan your photographs and return them to you.
And by all means, pass the word to your shipmates that you have found the site for our beloved cutters.
If you have email or access to email please be sure to include it in your contact information.
CHECK THE MEMBERS PAGE FOR RECENT NEWS.
The reunion is on the way! Here is the plan and the application. Make your reservations now.
LOCATION: Comfort Inn at TF Green Airport
1940 Post Rd.
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: (401) 732-0470
This is located just outside Providence, Rhode Island. It is 2 miles from the T.F. Greene Airport (Providence's airport) and is easy to fly to from all major cities. Reservations should be made directly with the hotel. Their special rate for us is $69.00 plus state and local taxes of 13% for a total of $77.97
OPERATIONS PLAN
Wed. Sep. 12 Arrive when you can!
Some are coming on Wednesday. Hotel providing same low rate for 2 days before and after the reunion.
Thu. Sep. 13 REGISTRATION in Hospitality Room.
1000 to 1730 hours (10 am to 5:30 pm). Memorabilia will be on display. Bring your pictures, memories, souvenirs, and share them and your stories with others as they arrive. There will be a secure room for storage when we are not present. Wear your hats, shirts or other paraphernalia to show off.
Dinner this night is Dutch treat wherever you want to go. We will help you with reservations and transportation.
Fri. Sep. 14 UP EARLY! OUR BIG DAY!
0800 Departure for UConn campus. Arrive approx 0900 at the Bradford House the "Mansion" at the old "CG Training Center". You remember old "Rotten Groton by the Sea" home to many of us that attended one of the "A" schools. We can tour the grounds i.e. Avery Point Light Now restored) and the old Coast Guard R & D Center on the campus.
1100 The USS Nautilus Submarine and Museum. Explore the Sub, visit the shops and gift store.
1300 Its lunch time (no host) at Mr. G'S. This restaurant has been there since 1966 and I am told serves the best "Grinders" on the East Coast.
1430 Its off to the Coast Guard Academy to visit the CG Museum. The Museum will be reopening this spring after being closed many months for Asbestos Abatement.
1600-1700 Visit CG Station New London. An Active Duty Station.
1700 Its back to the motel.
Sat. Sep. 15 SLEEP LATE!
1000 Business Meeting! All hands on deck for the only real business of the reunion. We will take a look at where we stand and where we go from here. Other business as needed.
1200 to 1800 Your time. Shopping, other site seeing – Providence is only 6 miles away. Many other sites in the area. Have fun and enjoy your time here and together.
1800 Picture taking! Bring your camera for the traditional taking of pictures. Hopefully some good ones will be taken and we can get them on the web site for all to see and remember. Spouses expected!
1830 BANQUET! This will be our traditional reunion feast with all the trimmings (cocktails on you). You might even hear some interesting comments from your shipmates during the dinner. In the past they have proved interesting and entertaining.
Sun. Sep. 16 Official End and departure date.
Always hard to leave. The hotel is honoring their low rate for a couple more days if any wish to stay and do more sightseeing.
MAY THE FAIR WINDS FILL YOUR SAILS UNTIL WE MEET! SEMPER PARATUS IS OUR GUIDE!
Questions? - You can contact Dave Johnston at:
Phone: 314-249-3207 or eMail at dave@davejohnston.com
REUNION RESERVATION FORM
Please read the following instructions and fill in this RESERVATION FORM and return it with your check to the address below.
In order to make confirmed reservations please select the items you wish to participate in, write your check and send it in not later than 15 AUGUST 2012. When you commit – we commit.
NAME:___________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:_______________________________________________________________
CITY/STATE: _____________________________________________________________
ZIP:______________________ PHONE NUMBER:_____________________________
EMAIL: _______________________________________
EXPECTED ARRIVAL DATE:_________________ DRIVING:________ FLYING:________
- Have you called the Comfort Inn (see above) and made your reservation? Yes___ No___
- Dues – Reunion 2012 to reunion 2014. $__ 20.00______
- Friday 14 September Bus Field Trip. $35.00 per person #_____ $_____________
Lunch is Dutch Treat.
- Banquet Saturday Sep. 15. $25.00 per person #_____ $_____________
- Registration of crew members/family members $9.00 per family $_____________
List name(s) on reverse side of this form for name tag(s).
TOTAL $_____________
Make checks payable to: USCG 125 and 165 Cutter Association.
Mail to: Dave Johnston 9132 Vasel Dr Affton, MO 63123-4513
Your cancelled check is your receipt.
SPECIAL NOTE: If you require a wheelchair or would just like to have one available while you are here to make it easier to get around, let us know. We will provide wheelchairs at no cost to you.
YES I NEED A WHEELCHAIR _______
MAY THE FAIR WINDS FILL YOUR SAILS UNTIL WE MEET! SEMPER PARATUS IS OUR GUIDE!
MAY THE FAIR WINDS FILL YOUR SAILS UNTIL WE MEET! SEMPER PARATUS IS OUR GUIDE!
GO TO THE MEMBERS PAGE FOR FULL DETAILS.
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