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GAZETTE GAZETTE Published in Pensacola, Florida USA for the OAEA Reunion Committee Uniting All OAEs in Perpetuating the History of United States Involvement in Antarctica Special Edition No. 7 Old Antarctic Explorers Association, Inc April 2014
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7th National Reunion
Norfolk, Virginia 12–14 November 2014
ou are cordially invited to join us for the 7th Old YAntarctic Explorers Association (OAEA) National Reunion in Norfolk Virginia. We have worked hard to make this a memorable and safe reunion, at a great location. The Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel is a downtown waterfront landmark and is ready to roll out the red carpet for us. Norfolk is very military friendly and many businesses offer military/retired military and senior citizen discounts.
Date: Wednesday, 12 November through
Friday, 14 November 2014.
Registration fee: $80 per person HOTEL INFORMATION (registration form enclosed) Hotel Reservations & Rates: Room reservations are the responsibility of the attendees. Approximately 150 Point of Contact: Ed Hamblin rooms are blocked for the OAEA in the Sheraton 757 405 3362 Norfolk Waterside Hotel. This downtown Waterside [email protected] landmark hotel is located on the Elizabeth River Mailing address: OAEA 2014 Reunion approximately 7 miles from the Norfolk International 3104 Deepspring Drive Airport, less than a mile from the Amtrak terminal, and Chesapeake, VA 23321 less than ¼ mile easy driving access off I-264. All
Venue: Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel official gatherings and meetings will occur at the hotel. 777 Waterside Drive Room rate is $109.00 plus local taxes (which may Norfolk, VA 23510 fluctuate) per night. When making reservations via phone, be sure to identify yourself as being with the Old Reservations: By telephone: 1 800 325 3535 or Antarctic Explorers Association. Rooms are limited, 1 757 622 6664 book early! The special OAEA room rate is available or On-Line at: for the entire week, Monday 10 November through https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booki Saturday 15 November for those who want some extra ng/reservation?id=1402260615&key=80D84 time up front or at the end.
(See Page 3 for Additional Hotel Information)
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
SHERATON NORFOLK WATERSIDE From South HOTEL AMENTITIES Take Interstate 95 South to Route 58 East (toward Norfolk). Golf Courses Nearby Follow Route 58 East to I-64 West (toward Richmond; this route to avoid tunnel tolls - Luggage Storage downtown tunnels are served by EZ PASS only). Cash Machine (ATM) Take I-464 North to Portsmouth/Norfolk and cross Express Check-Out the bridge. Concierge Service Take the Waterside Drive Exit and stay on the left. 100% Non-Smoking Rooms and Facilities The hotel will be on your left. Laundry/Valet Service From West (Laundry is non-self service) Take Route 58 East (toward Norfolk). Tennis Nearby (Outdoor) Follow Route 58 East to I-64 West (toward Safe Deposit Boxes Richmond; this route to avoid tunnel tolls- downtown tunnels are served by EZ PASS only). Dry Cleaning Service Take I-464 North to Portsmouth/Norfolk and cross Pet friendly the bridge. Fitness center Take the Waterside Drive Exit and stay on the left. Nearby parking The hotel will be on your left. From East (free to attendees; limited daily access) Take Interstate 64 East toward Richmond. RV remote parking available with shuttle service Just before reaching Richmond, take I-295 South (toward Norfolk, Virginia Beach). DIRECTIONS Bypass Richmond, and then get back onto I-64 East. From Norfolk International Airport—Distance from Continue to I-264 West and take Exit 284A (toward hotel: Approximately 7 miles. Norfolk). Exit the airport on Norview Avenue. Follow Exit 9 to Waterside Drive. The hotel will be Turn left on ramp merging onto Interstate 64 East on your left. toward Norfolk/VA Beach. From North At exit 284A, turn right on ramp merging Take Interstate 95 South toward Richmond. onto Interstate 264 West. Just before Richmond, take I-295 South (toward Take Exit 9 to the left onto Waterside Drive. Norfolk, Virginia Beach). Turn left at the first light into the hotel parking lot. Bypass Richmond, and then get on I-64 East. Continue to I-264 West and take Exit 284A (toward Norfolk). Follow Exit 9 to Waterside Drive. The hotel will be on your left.
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TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
The Norfolk International Airport ADDITONAL HOTEL INFORMATION is the nearest arrival airport to the Hotel reservations must be made by 12 October in Waterside Sheraton. Address: 777 Waterside Drive order to receive the event/group rate! The event rate is Norfolk, VA 23510 for either single or double occupancy. The hotel will charge your credit card for one night if you are a no- Phone: 757 622 6664 show and did not cancel at least 72 hours in advance. Taxi Cab Information: Current taxi fares from the Check in is after 3 PM and checkout is by 12 noon. airport to Waterside area are approximately $20.00 with a 15 minute transit time in off traffic periods. AREA ATTRACTIONS & THINGS TO DO
Car Rental Information: There are also rental cars Downtown Norfolk is a wonderful mix of old and new available via several companies at the airport. with many attractions within a 15-minute walk of the hotel. The welcome aboard bag (“reunion ditty bag”) Hotel Parking: For those driving in, free parking is will have brochures and maps. Some of the offerings available at a nearby parking garage. are within walking distance: Norfolk RV Parking: There is RV parking at an off- Over 30 restaurants from sit-down city style to site location (approximately ½ mile) with on-call neighborhood style delicatessens. shuttle service to and from the hotel. For attendees An upscale downtown shopping mall wishing to RV camp, there are two KOA type (MacArthur Center) Campgrounds approximately 20 miles from the hotel. Battleship USS Wisconsin and Nauticus Museum Public Transportation: Public buses and the St. Paul’s Church (with a cannonball from 1776 Tidewater Rail Transit system are available for embedded in an outer wall) transportation around the Norfolk area. Chrysler Art Museum
Tunnel Tolls: Tolls are now established on the two MacArthur Memorial/Museum/Research Center downtown Norfolk tunnels, and there are no cash Numerous downtown shops and stores options. If you use the tunnel, after your visit, you will Waterside Park be sent a toll charge of several dollars to use the tunnel. Downtown library with Virginia genealogical and historical information IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER For the more adventuresome (will need transportation): In the event that space limitations are exceeded the Colonial Williamsburg (reunion tour option) following policy has been established: Army Transportation Museum at Ft. Eustis ● Only dues paid OAEA members, and their registered Yorktown Battlefield guests, will be permitted to attend reunion events. Jamestown Settlement/Jamestown National Park Individuals who are eligible to be Regular Members National Park and Victory Center of the OAEA cannot be a guest of another member. Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach ● Registrations will be taken on a first-come, first (reunion tour option) served basis. Mariner’s Museum in Newport News ● A membership application form is provided for non- Tour of Naval Station Norfolk (reunion tour members. Please complete and mail separately to the option) address at the top of the application with a check Norfolk zoo made payable to OAEA.
3 EVENTS by late afternoon guest speakers, and for those that opt in, a fter hotel room check-in, follow lobby signs for dinner cruise on the nearby Spirit of Norfolk. Adirections to the Reunion registration/check-in area. The Friday’s events will also start with coffee and snacks OAEA gathering and hospitality area will be on the ground followed by an early officer’s meeting, an optional tour; for floor in rooms close to the main lobby, clearly marked with those not touring, the remainder of the day is free for signs. This will be exclusive OAEA territory and the place to exploration of the scenic downtown area or just leisure be for information dissemination, socializing, merchandise socializing. Following memory book photos in the afternoon, sales, tour departures, and for sharing memorabilia. Here you we will move into the banquet room for dinner, raffle can rejuvenate memories and renew friendships with old drawings, entertainment, cash bar, and dancing for those up shipmates, coworkers, and acquaintances. Cruise books, to it. VHS tapes, DVDs, CDs, books, magazines, photos, and On Saturday we will have to bid farewell. There will be more are welcome—anything you want to share. Space for coffee and snacks available and the reception area will be displaying memorabilia will be limited therefore anyone who open until 1200 noon for final farewells. will require space for displaying large items should contact Please let the POC know when your plans are firm, but Ed Hamblin no later than 1 November. Members of the not later than 1 November. The Reunion Committee needs to Reunion Committee and other volunteers will be on hand to know numbers as soon as possible for planning purposes. answer questions and offer other assistance. The total cost of the meal, including sales tax, and Each attendee will receive a Welcome Aboard bag that gratuity is included in the Registration fee. Any attendee will include a Schedule of Events, information on Norfolk requiring a special dietary menu should contact the POC and other goodies. prior to 1 November. Attire is optional. We also plan to hold Throughout the entire reunion, there will be a vendor raffles as part of our banquet supper. Donations of items available for the purchase of OAEA merchandise and the suitable for raffle or for door prizes will be accepted. It is committee anticipates individual member displays of desired that donated items be related to the Antarctic, but any Antarctic artifacts will also be available for viewing. There appropriate item will be welcome. Remember, one person’s may also be representatives of local businesses representing “white elephant” may be exactly what another person is scheduled tour transportation and special local civic events. looking for! Wednesday’s events will include registration, a memorial service, an OAEA Officer’s meeting, and leisure time for VENDORS looking up old friends. The day’s events will be capped with The 2014 OAEA Reunion Committee has determined that an evening of socializing that includes serving of hors only OAEA members will be authorized to sell OAEA logo d’oeuvres and a cash bar set up. merchandise during the reunion. Anyone wishing to sell Thursday’s events will include late registration and merchandise should contact the Vendor/Merchandise coffee and snacks followed by an early membership general Coordinator, Ed Hamblin not later than 1 November. assembly meeting. The day will available for tours, followed
A B B R E V I A T E D S C H E D U L E O F E V E N T S :
Attendees follow the signs to the OAEA Registration area. Check-in with the Reunion Committee volunteers and pick-up your Welcome Aboard bag(s). The Designated Hospitality Area will be the primary OAEA gathering places throughout the Reunion. Note: Scheduled tour prices are on the Registration Form.
Tuesday 11 Nov: Thursday 13 Nov: Friday, 14 Nov: Volunteers assemble welcome aboard 6 am Coffee & Snacks 6 am Coffee & Snacks bags 7 am-8:15 am General Assembly 7 am-8 am Officers Meeting Members Meeting 8:30 am-2 pm Riding Virginia Beach Wednesday 12 Nov: 8 am-noon Late Registration Tour & Military 8 am-4 pm Registration 8:30 am-4 pm Shopping tour- Aviation Museum of 8 am-10 pm Socializing Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. 4:30 pm Memorial Service Premium Outlet Mall. Lunch included 5 pm-10 pm Cash Bar Lunch NOT included 4:30 pm-6 pm Memory Book Photos 5 pm-7 pm Icebreaker 9 am-4 pm Riding Norfolk tour- 6 pm-11:30 pm Banquet Dinner, Cash Hors D’oeuvres Naval Station & Naval Bar, Guest Speaker 6 pm-7 pm Officers Meeting Air Station. Drawings, Lunch included Entertainment 4 pm-6 pm Guest Speakers 6:30 pm-10 pm Spirit of Norfolk Saturday, 15 Nov: Dinner Cruise 6 am Coffee & Snacks 6 am-Noon Socializing
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REGISTRATION FORM
7TH National Reunion
of the
Old Antarctic Explorers Association
12-14 November 2014
OAEA Member: ______Nametag to read:______Address: ______Street City State Zip
Email: ______Telephone: ______
Antarctic Experience: Members, please give a very brief summary, including rate/rank, branch of service (if Antarctic experience as Military), seasons, dates of cruise visits, station, activity/agency/command/ship names etc., to be used on nametag: ______Note: Antarctic experience will be abbreviated as necessary to fit on name tag
Spouse/Guest: ______Nametag to read: ______Note: If necessary, use separate sheet of paper for additional names ******************************************************************************************************* Number of people attending: _____ at $80 per attendee ……………………………………………………………$______
Shirt size(s)______Banquet meal preference: Beef______Chicken______
Extra Cost Tours (See back of registration form for full tour descriptions)
#1 Norfolk Tour, Naval Station and Naval Air Station: Number of people attending: ____ at $49 each…………..$______
#2 Shopping Tour, Colonial Williamsburg and Premium Outlets Mall: Nr of people: ____ at $39 each………..$______
#3 Spirit of Norfolk Dinner Cruise: Nr of people: ______at $69 each…………………………………………….$______
#4 Virginia Beach/Military Aviation Museum of Virginia: Nr of people: ______at $59 each…………………...$______
Total: (Add up above costs to obtain your total registration amount……………………………………………………$______
Note; Any disability or dietary needs that require special attention, either by the hotel or tours? ______Note: If necessary continue on a separate sheet of paper Return this completed form with check or money order payable to OAEA 2014 Reunion not later than 1 October 2014 (Shirts not guaranteed if order received later!). Mail to: OAEA 2014 Reunion, 3104 Deepspring Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23321
YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OR MEMBER SPONSORED GUEST TO ATTEND! If you are not an OAEA member please complete and mail the enclosed membership application to the address on the application form. Your OAEA membershi2014p dues Norfolk will require a checkReunion or money order Tours payable to Information “OAEA”.
Source: OAEA Web Site
2014 Norfolk Reunion Tours Information
Tour #1: Riding Norfolk Tour Naval Station/Naval Air Station Norfolk, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM.
Tour the Norfolk Naval Base, which is part of Naval Station Norfolk-the largest naval installation in the world. Home port to over 75 ships ranging in size from aircraft carriers to submarines, 26 aircraft squadrons comprised of 133 aircraft and headquarters of the Atlantic Fleet, this naval complex occupies over 8,000 acres and is home to more than 100,000 military personnel. Your tour will take you past the 14 piers and through the Naval Air Station. You will also pass by the historic homes built for the 1907 Jamestown Exposition on “Admiral’s Row” which houses many area flag officers. Lunch will be included for the group at one of the clubs on base.
Tour #2: Shopping Tour, Colonial Williamsburg and Williamsburg Outlet Mall, 8:30 AM-4:00 PM
Depart via motor coach with tour guide for the charming town of Williamsburg. Step back into the 18th century while strolling through the streets of Colonial Williamsburg. The historical interpreter will guide you through the past and historical events that helped shape our history as you enjoy a 1 ½ hours leisurely walking tour through the restored area of this lovely colonial capital city. (Actual distance is approximately 5 blocks). Following the overview tour, enjoy free time to shop and browse in the many unique shops in Merchants Square. Enjoy lunch on your own in Merchants Square. Your guide will point out dining options as you pass through town. Following lunch, board the motor coach for the short ride to the Williamsburg Premium Outlets, continuously ranked as one of the top shopping centers in the outlet industry. There are over 90 outlet stores to choose from. Coupon books will be made available. Some walking, lunch is not provided in the tour package price.
Tour #3: Spirit of Norfolk Dinner Cruise, 6:30 to 10:00 PM
Walk the short distance from the hotel to board the magnificent Spirit of Norfolk for a dinner cruise. Feast on a sumptuous buffet as you enjoy a 2 ½ hour cruise through the Hampton Roads Harbor where you can view many fascinating sights along the waterfront, including mighty aircraft carriers, Battleship Wisconsin, Old Fort Norfolk and the Norfolk skyline. You can enjoy the lively after dinner entertainment, or sightsee. The ship has two climate controlled lower decks and an open-air upper lounge deck. Guests will walk to and from the hotel (less than 2 blocks), boarding time is 6:30, the cruise starts at 7:00.
Tour #4: Riding Virginia Beach Tour and visit Military Aviation Museum of Virginia 8:30 AM-2:00 PM
Depart with the tour guide to enjoy beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay as you ride through Virginia Beach. See historic lighthouses and the First Landing Cross at Cape Henry. Walk out on the overlook to see where the bay and the ocean meet, and where the famous Battle of the Capes took place during the American Revolution. Following these stops, the bus will continue through the Virginia Beach resort strip area down several miles into Pungo for a stop at the Military Aviation Museum of Virginia. This museum is home to one of the largest private collections of WWII and Korean War era fighters, bombers, trainers, and seaplanes in the world. Many of the aircraft have been fully restored to their original condition and are used for fleet demonstration, movie productions, or commercials. Enjoy and guided tour of the galleries and shopping in the gift shop which is stocked with all things flight related. A box lunch will be included at the museum.
Note: All tour prices are based on 35 person minimum. Where meals are included as part of the package, taxes and gratuities are covered. Gratuities for guide and driver are not included, and are at the discretion of the individual.
Application for membership in the Old Antarctic Explorers Association, Inc. Please print or type all information, enclose a check or money order in U. S. dollars, payable to the OAEA, for your total and submit to Ed Hamblin, 3104 Deepspring Drive, Chesapeake VA 23321 PERSONAL INFORMATION (If Commemorative Membership, enter submitter information in this section – deceased OAE information to be recorded below) Last Name First Name Middle Int.
Mailing Address City State Zip Code
Telephone Number E-mail address (type or print legible please) Nickname Country ( ) MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION – Please read the following Add $2.00 to all dues for a one-time enrollment fee All dues payable in U. S. Dollars – Check or money order only, no electronic transfers please Annual dues at $10.00 per year – Initial registration between 1 Jan and 30 Jun will expire June 30th of the following year. Members that require international mailing from the US please add 20% surcharge for international mail charges Commemorative Memberships require no dues or enrollment fee. However, a tax-deductible donation to help defer administrative costs would be appreciated. Donations in the name of Memorial Members are also gratefully accepted. Lifetime dues based upon age of member at closest birthday Birthdate 81 and above - $5.00 76 to 80 inclusive - $10.00 56 to 60 inclusive - $75.00 Amount Submitted 71 to 75 inclusive - $20.00 51 to 55 inclusive - $90.00 66 to 70 inclusive - $40.00 46 to 50 inclusive - $100.00 Dues + Enrollment Fee + Donations = Total 61 to 65 inclusive - $60.00 45 and below - $110.00 $2.00 ● Regular Members —Men or Women—who worked on or visited the Antarctic Continent, and/or offshore islands or aboard ship in Antarctic waters for any legitimate purpose. Including U.S. Coast Guard personnel and U.S. Navy or Royal New Zealand Navy personnel who served on any of the Ocean Station Vessels that participated in Operation Deep Freeze. —Widows/Widowers or Surviving Children—of any deceased individual who would, if living, be eligible for membership. —Commemorative Members—Deceased Men and Women who, if living, would be eligible for Regular Member status —Memorial Members—Men and Women who were killed or died in Antarctica. Members of Operations Highjump and Deep Freeze who were killed or died in Antarctica are automatically inducted into the OAEA as Regular Members. ● Associate Members—Men and Women—who do not qualify for regular member status but who believe in and desire to support the goals of this association. T Y P E O F M E M B E R S H I P A P P L I E D F O R Regular Associate Commemorative — Indicate OAE Name and Date of Death ( if known) below Length of Membership Lifetime Annual ANTARCTIC EXPERIENCE/INTEREST INFORMATION Status (Circle one) (If military indicate rate/rank) Country if other than US Civilian / Military Rate/Rank ______Activity assigned to Approximate dates assigned
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