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Fill out the registration form and send it to: Want to see who's going to the Reunion? Here is a list of registered shipmates. As of 10 March 2010, we have 46 sailors/widows and 35 guests registered. (We will update it as we receive registrations) Circus CircusReservations are open at Circus Circus. To lock in your reservation at the group rate, you have to pay for the first night either when you make the reservation or up to May 1, 2010. The phone number is 800-648-5010 and you want option 1. Make sure you say you are reserving a room for the USS Caiman Association Reunion in May of 2010. The rate is $39.00 a night plus tax for a total of $44.27. Yes, you read that correctly, it is only $39 a night - pretty amazing, huh! The rate is good for 2 days prior and 2 days after the reunion. If they don't give you that rate, get in touch with Smitty or the Yeo right away and they will straighten things out. Our special group rate expires on April 15th, so call now and pay the first night and then you don't have to worry about it. The hotel is right downtown and is connected to two other hotels, Silver Legacy and El Dorado, thru enclosed walkways. There are about 20 restaurants within close walking distance without leaving the 3 hotel complex. The hotel is located at 500 N. Sierra St. The reservation desk is at 800-648-5010 and the main switchboard is 775-329-0711. Here is their web site >>Reno Circus Circus We have a special group rate of $44.27 (including taxes) which is good a couple of days before and after the reunion. You can get a refer in your room if you want at for $6.00 + tx per day, they are complimentary if it is for medical reasons. Just let them know when you make your reservation. They also have several handicap rooms. Our special room rate ends on April 15, so make your reservation before that. Here's a few links to maps showing the location of Circus Circus: Mapquest to the Circus Circus. Here's a Google Map View Larger Map Web CamsHere are a few links to Web Cameras in the area. Reunion Schedule - May 17-20, 2010Here is the detailed schedule for the reunion.
ParkingThe Circus Circus has a huge covered parking garage. There will be plenty of room for all our cars. There is one exception, there always is, RV parking is in an open lot. RV’s can be parked at the hotel but Reno does not allow living in an RV other than at an RV park. Our great room rate just about beats an RV park anyway – well close. All shipmates that will be arriving by motorcycle need to mark their registration forms with an M/C so we can get a count on the number of motorcycles. This will allow us to have a special parking area set aside for the privileged few. RV and Camping FacilitiesThere are eight RV parks within 6 miles of the hotel. Here they are: Trip to Carson and Virginia CityOn Wednesday, May 19th at 9:00 a.m. tour buses will take us from the hotel through Nevada’s Capitol, Carson City and on to Virginia City. Once we arrive, our personal guide will escort us through the downtown telling many legends of “rags to riches” and “riches to rags.” We will have time to stroll down the wooden sidewalks and explore the many original saloons, gambling halls, antique shops or visit old Victorian Mansions, museums and churches. We will have the opportunity to ride in your choice of open cars or in the caboose for a 35 minute narrated train tour from Virginia City to Gold Hill and back, going through the most famous of the bonanza Comstock mines. Lunch will be provided at the Palace Club restaurant. The tour will last about 5 to 6 hours. Golf TourneyYes, we will have a golf tournament. Phil McGaughey has agreed to setting it up and running it again. Check back here and in future newsletters for more info. Reno WeatherHere are a few links to weather info Hospitality SuiteOur hospitality suite will be open from 0800 till midnight with two exceptions. The hospitality suite will be closed on Tuesday during the luncheon and Thursday during the banquet as both meals will be in a different room. Good news is that the short walk will help you build up an appetite. As long as someone stays at the hotel during the Virginia City tour, the hospitality suite will be open. As usual we will have free beer, soft drinks, water, and coffee. Sticky buns will also be available in the mornings for those who do not want to go to breakfast. Also, don’t forget the ship store. Remember the money you spend at the CAIMAN ship store supports our newsletters and reunions. Uniform of the DayCASUAL dress is the uniform for every day. Jeans, tee shirts, polo shirts, shorts and sandals what ever. The banquet is business casual or pants and a shirt. As long as you are dressed for the street it will be OK. We are at the reunion to enjoy ourselves so let’s do it. Ladies, please dress comfortably and be prepared to enjoy yourself. Please complete our Contact Information Form to get on our Master Sailing List Click here. |
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