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589th Association's 2024 Reunion - Norfolk, VA
| Who: | All 589th Engineer Bn Assn. (Vietnam) Members and Guests |
| When: | Tuesday 9-3 through Friday 9-6
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| Where: |  757-963-6000 |
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| Rates: | $119 per night for a King or Double Queen. Cut-off date to get these rates is August 6th 2024. Our special room rate will be honored two days prior to the event dates. Individuals may cancel anytime up to 72 hours prior to arrival without penalty. Our discounted Hotel parking rate is $15 per day |
| Booking Help: | Using the link below is the absolute easiest way to reserve your room. When you open the link you will see a list of the days that we get our reduced rate of $119 a night. Sept 1st and 2nd are extra days that you may book along with the Reunion event days of Sept 3rd through Sept 6th. Enter the dates you wish to reserve and the number in your room and then click the "Check Availability" box. Then select either the King or Double Queen option. Enter your payment method and click the "Book Now" box and You're set! |
| Room Reservations: | |
| Reunion Fee: | Registration fee is $100 per person which covers the Welcome Reception, Norfolk Spirit Sightseeing & Lunch Cruise, and Farewell Dinner |
Schedule of Events: |
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Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 |
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| After 3:PM | Room check-in at the Courtyard by Marriott |
| After 3:PM | Exclusive Use of the Wainwright and MacArthur Rooms |
| After 3:PM | Register and Pick up Name Tags - Wainwright Room |
| 3:PM-5:PM | PX Open - Wainwright Room |
| 5:PM-7:PM | Welcome Reception with Snacks and Drinks in the Wainwright and MacArthur Rooms |
| 7:PM-Until | Renew Old Friendships - Wainwright and MacArthur Rooms |
Wednesday, September 4th, 2024 |
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| All Day | Exclusive use of the Wainwright and MacArthur Rooms |
| All Day | Register and Pick up Name Tags - Wainwright Room |
| 6:30-8:AM | Breakfast at the hotel or other nearby restaurants |
| 8:AM-12:PM | USS Wisconsin Battle Ship tours and other attractions |
| 12:AM-2:PM | Lunch on your own |
| 2:PM-3:PM | Bring your donated items to the Wainwright Room |
| 2:PM-3:PM | PX Open - Wainwright Room |
| 3:PM-4:PM | Setup for Raffle/Auction - Wainwright and MacArthur Rooms |
| 5:PM-7:PM | Dinner on your Own |
| 7:PM-9:PM | Raffle/Auction Wainwright and MacArthur Rooms |
| 9:PM-Until | Renew Old Friendships - Wainwright and MacArthur Rooms |
Thursday, September 5th, 2024 |
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| All Day | Exclusive Use of the Wainwright and MacArthur Rooms |
| 6:30-8AM | Breakfast at the hotel or other nearby restaurants |
| 8:AM-8:30 | PX Open - Wainwright and MacArthur Rooms |
| 9:AM-9:45 | HOF Memorial Service - GEN Douglas MacArthur Museum 198 Bank Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 |
| 10:00-11:00 | GEN Douglas MacArthur Museum tour |
| 11:30-2:PM | Norfolk Spirit Sightseeing & Lunch Cruise - Boarding is at 11:30 and departs from Otter Berth, 173 Waterside Dr. at 12 PM sharp!  |
| 2:PM-4:PM | Ladies and all Guests - Norfolk on Your Own |
| 2:PM-4:PM | 589th Members Only, Business Meeting followed by a "Toast to Our Absent Brothers of the 589th" - Wainwright Rm |
| 4:PM-4:30 | Group Photos - Site TBD |
| 6:PM-8:PM | Pizza & Wings Night in the Wainwright and MacArthur Rooms – Followed by President's remarks. Open mike for anyone wishing to share their thoughts |
| 8:PM-Until | Renew Old Friendships - Wainwright and MacArthur Rooms |
Friday, September 6th, 2024 |
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| 6:30-8:30AM | Breakfast at the hotel or other nearby restaurants |
| By 12:PM | Say Farewells, Checkout, and Depart Norfolk, VA. Safe Travels! |
| Legend: | Everyone Invited Ladies and Guests 589th Members Only |