2009 Laffey Reunion Scheduled Activities
Courtesy of Bob Wampler, better known as Bluffton Bob
Submitted by Gemma McLuckie & Jill Michael
Call the Shore Patrol – the U.S.S. Laffey will soon be on a four-day liberty in Branson, Missouri!Join us Sunday-Wednesday, Oct. 4-7, 2009, as we explore the sights and delights of Branson, Missouri, the entertainment capital you have heard so much about.
Cost: $140 per person (child or adult)*
* Includes all sponsored activities. The association is providing a subsidy for each person to keep down your costs. We are sorry, but partial reservations are not possible.
Reservation deadline: Sept. 4, 2009
Make Checks out to: U.S.S. Laffey Association
Mail to:
Gemma McLuckie
2003 Tewksbury Road
Columbus, OH 43221
NEW – Refund Policy: Complete refunds will be made until Sept. 4. After that date, the Association must assess a $40 fee per person (this will recover the subsidy we provide for each participant).
Lodging:
You are responsible for your own lodging.
You must mention you are attending the USS Laffey reunion when making the room reservations.
Clarion Hotel and Conference Center
2820 West Highway 76,
417-334-7666 or (800) 725-2236
(www.clarionhotelbranson.com)$79.99 plus tax per night (all rooms are non-smoking)
Amenities include:
Hospitality Room
Free continental breakfast
Buckingham’s Prime Rib and Steakhouse
Sadie’s Sideboard, Oasis Lounge
Walk to 6 shows, shopping malls, miniature golf, go karts
Five premiere golf courses within 15 milesAir Travel:
Springfield-Branson Regional Airport: non-stop jet service by American, United, Delta, and Northwest between nine major cities and hubs.
Approximately 1 hour from hotel. Shuttle service available.
Branson Airport (BKG), due to open in May 2009. AirTran Airways.
Free shuttle available. (www.flybranson.com and www.airtran.com/Home.aspx)
2009 LAFFEY REUNION SCHEDULE:Sunday, Oct. 4:
Registration at Clarion Hotel
Monday, Oct. 5, afternoon:
Ride the Ducks’ Classic Table Rock Lake Adventure, a fun-filled amphibious sightseeing tour of Country Music Boulevard, views of the Ozarks and a Table Rock Lake cruise. (www.bransonducks.com)
(Please note, the ducks have several steps. Handicap access is available onto the vehicles at the Ducks home office, but is not available at the end of the tour. Reunion committee will provide directions to the home office.)
The Ducks tour takes us to a Memorial Service to honor our fallen comrades.
Following the service, we will board the Showboat Branson Belle for dinner and the Showstoppers, showcasing more than 30 award-winning numbers as we tour the crystal waters of Table Rock Lake. Suitable for all ages. (www.showboatbransonbelle.com)Buses back to hotel.
Tuesday, Oct. 6:
Matinee at the Jim Stafford Show, which takes laughter to a new art form! He provides incredible portrayals of the human spirit and incredible guitar “pickin”. Suitable for all ages. (See www.jimstafford.com). Taxis or private cars to the theater.
Buffet dinner at the nearby Plantation following the show. Taxi or private cars back to the hotel.
Wednesday, Oct. 7:
Free day to enjoy shopping, numerous sights, and shows.
Buffet banquet in the Clarion Hotel Jungle Room, with DJ. Winners of raffles.
* Reunion fees include all activities sponsored by the Laffey Association. The association provides a subsidy for each person to keep down your costs. We are sorry, but partial reservations are not possible.
2009 Reunion Committee:
Jill Michael
Gemma McLuckieEDITOR’S COMMENT:
Please note the following:
Make this reunion a family “affair” …bring them all to Branson with you!
The room rates are good for three days before and after the reunion. We suggest booking early and you should mention you are attending the USS Laffey reunion when making the room reservations.
Please note that we have a new refund policy for cancellation after September 4th. See the top of page for details.
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