Reminder:
Hotel reservations are the responsibility of each individual. The December 2009 Newsletter had all of the information you need to close that loop. Please don’t wait until the last minute and, if you have any problems, contact Jim Summitt at (850) 729-6945 or summittk@cox.net.  [Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front - Reservations - toll free 866-916-2999; more hotel info here in the Dec09 newsletter]

Reunion Itinerary:

- Monday, 01Nov: Check in; evening welcoming reception.
- Tuesday, 02Nov: Excursion to the Blue Angel Practice, Aviation Museum and optional sightseeing.
- Wednesday, 03Nov: Association business meeting/luncheon; free PM.
- Thursday, 04Nov: Sightseeing during the day; evening Banquet.
- Friday, 05Nov: Duty Office - open until 10:00 am; Hotel checkout by 11:00 am.

Special Notice:
The Registration Form has been modified to include the items below:

Special Excursion (Optional):
The Committee has contracted with Beach Bum Trolley, LLC to provide a very attractive package for the excursion to the Blue Angel Practice and Aviation Museum on Tuesday, November 2nd at a cost of $44.00 per person.
The following items are included:
1) Transportation from the hotel directly to reserved seating on the flight line for the Blue Angel practice show.  May be the only way you will get reserved seating!!!
2) Transportation to the Aviation Museum.
3) Guided tour of the Naval Aviation Museum.
4) Guided tour of the flight line where dozens of old planes including the famous Truculent Turtle (P2V-1) and a P2V-7.
5) Lunch at the Cubi Bar inside the Museum.
6) IMAX movie.
7) Transportation back to the hotel.
8) Note - Handicapped persons in wheel chairs are accommodated.
Strongly recommended as a superb bargain.  Required:  SIGN UP; PAY IN ADVANCE

Name Badges:
Some additional information is needed from those who do not have an association badge. Of course, we will have an adequate supply of “2010 Reunion” bars to add to the name badges of attendees at previous reunions.

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Initial Registration or Deposit Only: I (we) plan to attend the VP-2 Reunion in Pensacola, November 1-5, 2010. I am enclosing a check for a $30.00 per person deposit or $140 per person final payment.

Squadron Mate: ____________________________ Years in VP-2 ______-_______

Accompanying Spouse (partner) ______________________________

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Final Payment: I have already registered. I am enclosing a check for the balance remaining on my reunion fees.

Squadron Mate: ____________________________ Payment $_______________

Please forward by 1 August 2010. This will provide an accurate count on the number of attendees the hotel will need to accommodate our meetings, meals and rooms!
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Special Excursion to Blue Angel Practice & Aviation Museum (Optional): Please sign me up for the Beach Bum Trolley Excursion, November 2nd. I am enclosing a check for $44 per person (may be included in the fee check above, if desired)

Squadron Mate: _____________________________

Number _____ x $44 = $_____________
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Mail your check, made out to VP-2 Reunion 2010 to: Jim Summitt, PO Box 250, Niceville, FL 32588-0250. Questions: (850)729-6945, summittk@cox.net

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Name Badges: If you need a name badge, provide the following information:
First Name (or nick name), Last Name (please print)

Squadron Mate ______________________Spouse (partner)_____________________

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1) November 2 is Election Day.  Please remember to vote early or by absentee ballot.

2) Options for transportation from the airport to the hotel. There are many shuttle options in the Pensacola area which you can research on the internet, if desired. They are all within the same price range. Here are our suggestions.

- Shuttle Type (up to 10 passengers)
Beach Bum Trolley, LLC, (850)941-2876 or (888)462-1026 toll free
Request 48 hours prior
Use Airport Transportation Request on www.beachbumtrolley.com
Cost is $35 for up to 4 passengers
Up to 6 additional passengers at $6 each
Drivers accept Mastercard and Visa

- Regular taxi (up to 3 passengers) $31-32

3) Pictures to Bob Casey. We will again try to put together a slide show covering VP-2 history and previous reunions.  Anyone who has pictures to share (must be digitalized), send them along with appropriate annotation to Bob Casey at email address spec439@yahoo.com

4) The check-in packet (1) will have a Naval Air Station MWR information sheet. If you are interested in using the base golf course, you might want to call ahead of time. They have a restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. Phone (A.C. Read Golf Club): (850)452-3859.

5) The check-in packet (2) will have a Pensacola Beach information sheet listing the restaurants and activities close to the Hilton Hotel including the Fort Pickens National Park.

7) The Hilton has more than adequate free parking.

8) Late sign-ups and/or payments (after August 1) will be accepted. The reunion cost for late registrations/payment will include an extra $20 late fee for a total registration fee of $160 per person.

9) Refunds: In general, those who register for the reunion, but who are unable to attend, will be eligible for a refund of their registration fees, minus the $30 per person non-refundable deposit, if they notify the reunion committee before October 30th of their inability to attend.  Hotel reservations must be cancelled separately.  Refunds will be issued when the reunion financial books are closed after the reunion.

Questions or Problems: Call Jim Summitt (850)729-6945; email summittk@cox.net   SEE YOU IN PENSACOLA!!!!!