USS Perry 2nd Annual Reunion
DD844 / DMS17
October 5, 2001

 Steve Silk - seamansilk@mail.com

 February 6, 2001

Our Reunion Dates are:

Check in Friday, October 5, 2001 - check in time - no events scheduled
Checkout Tuesday, October 9, 2001 - check out time - no events scheduled

Four Nights
at Jacksonville, Florida's
Fabulous Hilton Riverfront Hotel
Click the hotel image to the left
to view the hotel web site

We're holding our Reunion at:

Jacksonville, Florida at the Hilton Riverfront Hotel - $69.00 per day plus tax

Make your own reservation and be sure to request the
USS Perry special reunion rate of $69 from the hotel reservation clerk

Call Reservations - 800-445-8667 or 904-398-8800 ext 500

Hotel Representative for the USS Perry Hotel is:
Holly Wolfensperger, Sales Manager Hwolf@hiltonjax.com
Phone 904-396-8848 -- Fax 904-396-8844

Our low room rate will be in effect 3 days before Oct. 5th and 3 days after Oct. 8th
depending on availability at the time of the reservation

Click the ship image to the left to view the spectacular Jacksonville Princess Cruise Ship and Hilton Riverfront Hotel on the St Johns River and the Jacksonville .

Upon completing your reservation please email ussperry@usa.com
or call 209-396-4386 and leave your name and message to help us maintain
an up-to-date list of all shipmates attending the reunion.

Ask Sid Brown about the brand new
R.V. Park right on the Mayport Naval Station.


1-904-246-2003 (Communications East, Inc.) - N4CNG@juno.com

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park Campground

Transportation from Jacksonville Airport:

The airport is located 20 minutes from downtown Jacksonville and has 254 daily arrival and departure flights. At the airport you can arrange for Taxi or less expensive private shuttle transportation to the hotel. The Hilton is 18 miles from the Airport.

Jacksonville Visitors Information Bureau:
www.jaxcvb.com
800-733-2668

 

Day Trip Itinerary Under Consideration

Mayport Naval Base, last homeport of the USS Perry DD844
Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Georgia
Jacksonville Naval Station

St Augustine, Amelia Island or other points of interest

Luncheon / brunch and cruise aboard the Jacksonville Princess Cruise Ship
Trip details and fees to be established

Give us your input. All suggestions will be considered and appreciated
email to ussperry@usa.com

 

 Banquet Dinner Buffet - $40.00
( tax, gratuity, etc included)
(cash bar)

A delight for everyone's epicurean fantasy.

Seared Mahi-Mahi with Lemon and Dill sauce
Carved Top Round of Beef - Slow Roasted to Maintain Moistness - Chef Carving Board
Chicken Gallery - Sautéed Chicken Breast Served with Choice Sauces

Accompaniments
Dill Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes
Rice Medley
Chef's selection of Seasonal Salads
Oven Fresh Rolls and Butter
Fresh Brewed Coffee and Tea
Assorted Cheesecake and Fruit Pies

Some Round Trip Airfares to Jacksonville, FL

Click following links for current air fares to Jacksonville, FL
lowestfare.com
cheaptickets.com
** the cheapest fares **
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$220.00 Newark International Airport
$461.00 Denver International Airport
$290.00 Kansas City International Airport
$275.50 St Paul International Airport

Express Shuttle from airport 904-741-6650
$16.50+$5.00 additional person
It is located next to baggage area
Look for blue office

Retired Military may be able to fly free

Reunion Chairman

Kudos to Sid Brown for all his hard work and a job well done. He negotiated an outstanding reunion package at the 5 star Hilton Riverfront Hotel with its wonderful location and views. Now it's up to all of us to spread the word to other Shipmates and enjoy the fruits of his labor. Our 1st reunion was a blast, ask anyone who attended. Don't miss out on this one, it will prove to be as memorable and exciting a reunion as ever was attended.

Sid Brown may be contacted at
1-904-246-2003 (Communications East, Inc.) - N4CNG@juno.com

We need your support and request a voluntary dues contribution:

As we did in the past, we are asking each Shipmate to contribute $15 (or what you can spare) to cover the operating expenses of the USS Perry Association. If you intend to be at the reunion, we ask that you contribute an additional $15 (total of $30) for expenses toward the hospitality room. Any necessary adjustments will be made at, or after, the reunion.

Please make checks payable to the:
USS Perry Reunion Association and mail your contribution to
Joe Malmendier
P.O. Box 606
Boiling Springs, PA 17007

717-258-9695 - Fax (717)258-9497 - e-mail: joemal@epix.net
We would like to hear from all Shipmates,
even if you are unable to make a contribution at this time.

Find a Shipmate

It is important we identify and contact more Shipmates. You can help by sending the names and addresses to ussperry@usa.com or phone/fax 209-396-4386. We want to log all shipmates in for future communications. You can also send names with hometowns if you remember any. We may be able to find some Shipmates with that information. Thanks for your help! We are looking forward to seeing everyone at our reunion. If you can't make this one, maybe we'll see you at the next USS Perry (DD-844) Reunion.

  The Hilton

Hilton Riverfront Hotel

 

 

Welcome... to the new Hilton Jacksonville & Towers, renowned for its spectacular location on the south bank of the St. Johns River. Situated in the center of one of Florida's oldest and most exciting cities, Jacksonville is rich in Culture and recreation. Just one short block from Jacksonville Landing, a one-of-a-kind riverfront marketplace where you're surrounded by superb restaurants, quaint boutiques, and live courtyard entertainment
Just outside your door you will find fitness room, swimming pool and spa with a pool side bar.
Click the hotel image to the left to view the hotel web site

  Jacksonville, Florida

A marvelous and exciting city with far more things to do than we can mention.

To name a few:
Alhambra dinner theater - The King and I - Sep 18 - Nov 17
AMTRAK adventures on the St Johns River
Golf and Beaches
Oompah Octoberfest festival
Anheuser-Busch Brewery

Jacksonville Web Site