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Reunions |
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Notice: All veterans of USS Whitehurst at welcome at all reunions. |
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Pictorial History of
1950-1969 Crews' Reunions
Pictorial History Of WWII Veterans
Reunions |
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The 2004 reunion was extra special. It was a combined reunion of both the WWII Crews and the later Crews. The WWII vets generously asked us to be their guests at their reunion in Chattanooga, TN the last week of June, 2004. Everyone enjoyed the time together. Many of the Korean era and later Whitehurst vets were honored to meet the men who brought Whitehurst home from the big war. These men didn't seem to be much older than the rest of us. They are as young in spirit as any of us. Next year there will, once again, be separate reunions. max crow |
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Why there are two Whitehurst reunions? |
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Most of the WWII vets who are able to attend reunions live in
the Southeast. They have long agreed to meet in Tennessee. Members
of the later crews are scattered from Hawaii to Maine, and Florida to Alaska.
At each reunion a volunteer host for the next reunion is selected.
The host chooses a reunion site relatively near his home. This
method of hosting serves to move the reunion to various parts of the country. |
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Current Reunions The WWII Veterans' 2009 Reunion is History Note: The Reunion of the USS Whitehurst
WWII crew is always held on Wed - Friday of the last full week of June, in
Knoxville, TN.
5634 Merchant Center Drive, KNOXVILLE,
TN 37912 ph. (865) 687-8989 We are asking that each of make your own reservations with the hotel. Be sure to mention that your reservation is for the USS WHITEHURST ASSOCIATION Reunion. JIM LAWRENCE Hotel Link Online: Clarion
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24th Reunion of the 1950-1969 Crews Sep. 19-21, 2010
Host "Wally Pete" Shelton
Loneaglepete@aol.com
Ahoy: USS Whitehurst DE 634 Shipmates! Following is information to finalize the planning of the 2010 USS Whitehurst DE 634 Reunion being held at the Atlantis Resort and Spa in Reno, Nevada September 19th – 21st, 2010. The Atlantis Resort and Spa is located at 3800 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89502, phone 1-800-723-6500 or 1-775-825-4700. You can email questions to emarketing@atlantiscasino.com. The room rate for both single and double rooms is $52.00 (our veterans group rate courtesy of the Atlantis), plus taxes and other entities. The cost at checkout is approximately $69.00. This rate is available for two days after the event. The rate for Saturday September 18, 2010 is $119 or Saturday night rate.
Please make reservations before August 13, 2010. The Atlantis is located off Hwy 395 in south Reno – see map below. There is a complimentary Atlantis Resort and Spa airport shuttle for those arriving by air. It runs on the quarter hour (airport) and half hour (Resort) between 5 am (0500) and 1 am (0100) everyday. It is located outside the north end of the baggage terminal at the airport and at the entrance to the Atlantis Resort and Spa. The hospitality room (Atrium Paradise Suite) will be assigned when I check in on September 19, 2010. Be sure to ask for the Atrium Paradise Suite Room number when you check in. It should be on the 13th floor or above. Reunion registration will take place in the Atrium Paradise Room all day Sunday September 19th. This room is for our use during the stay until checkout September 22nd. The Wild West Buffet banquet is Tuesday September 21st evening at 6 pm (1800), in the Grand Ballroom 3, located on the 2nd floor of the Atlantis (map enclosed). Planned ToursMonday September 20thA motor coach will pick up passengers at the east lobby entrance at 9 am (0900) and transport us to Virginia City (information enclosed) approximately a one-hour ride. We will have 3 – 4 hours to enjoy the Old Silver City. Virginia City’s elevation is approximately 6,000 ft. and depending on the weather it can be mildly warm or cold. You are on your own for lunch. Tuesday September 21st The motor coach will pick up passengers again at the east lobby at 9 am (0900) with an approximate one to one and a half hour ride to Ms. Dixie’s dock on Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe’s elevation is 6,220 ft. We board at 11 am (1100) and set paddle wheeling at 11:30 am (1130) for a two hour cruise on Lake Tahoe. Food and drinks are available on Ms. Dixie for your convenience. If the bus driver performs within or above your expectations, a courtesy tip would be appreciated. Hope to see you in Reno this coming September to renew old friendships and get the latest knee slapping, belly jigging, barnyard stories. Please fill out the form below and mail it with a check to Wallace Shelton by August 13, 2010. Thank you! Wallace Shelton 6885 Genes Road Anderson, CA 96007-8424 Any Questions? Phone – 530-365-4304 E-Mail – Loneaglepete@AOL.com
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost Quantity Total Per-Person The Wild West Buffet $35.00 x --------- = ---------- The Virginia City Trip $15.00 x --------- = ----------- Lake Tahoe & Ms. Dixie $50.00 x --------- = ---------- Grand Total Enclosed $-----------
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