USMC  HAWK ASSOCIATION

ATTENTION ON DECK !!

It's time to register for the June 2012 Reunion.Cutoff is 7 April and will be here before you know it. Only 12 Registered so far and I will need 30 at minumum.

   Marines,

      I'm pleased to announce that I finally got a contract with a hotel that should not break our budgets for a week of fun, friendship and remembrance. I'm sorry it took so long to get this far but it's difficult to deal with the Washington, DC area on any level. I really tried to get something around the Arlington Cemetery area, so it would be within walking distance for the Sunset Parade and thus eliminate the need for another bus, but it was not to be. Weekend room prices were not bad but soared $40-$60 a day during the week plus the 9-12% taxes they all charge. All charged between $300-$1000 a day for meeting and banquet space with some adding an additional $10-$20 a day for parking.
    I believe the Washington Suites Alexandria Hotel will serve us well. The $129 daily room rate is very reasonable compared to the many hotels I looked at, including most of the well known chains.  We will have meeting and banquet space available, as well as a hospitality room,  at no charge, as long as we book between 10 and 20 rooms per night. So, I would encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and book with this hotel. The rooms that are in the deal are two bedroom suites approximately 480 sq ft each with living room, full kitchen and bathroom. They will be great for personal visits with your buddies.  

   The hotel has a shuttle that will take you to and from the Van Dorn Metro Train Station and anywhere else within a mile or so of the hotel. I believe the Landmark Mall is a couple blocks away. What is Metro? Metro is a convenient and stress-free way to get around the Washington, DC metropolitan area. You can explore the city and its Virginia and Maryland suburbs without the hassles of traffic and parking or the expense of gas. Whether you are flying into one of the region's three major airports or riding the rails of Amtrak into Union Station, getting to the Metro bus and rail systems from these transportation hubs is easy. Arriving by car? Follow the simple driving directions for Metro stations near major highways. The Van Dorn Station is on the BLUE LINE, which is on the route to  Washington National Airport  Station (about 5 miles away), Arlington Cemetery Station (about 6 miles away)  and the Eastern Market Station (about 12 miles) near the Marine Barracks at 8th & I ( two blocks down from station).
     I'll be sending out additional information as it's finalized and posting it on our website at www.usmchawkassociation.com   so keep checking back regularly.  Looking forward to seeing my old buddies from B Btry 2nd LAAMs, seeing those I met at the Yuma and Branson reunions and meeting some new ones. God Bless, stay healthy , continue praying and supporting our men and women in harms way.
                                                      Semper Fidelis

Stan Buliszyn
B Btry 2nd LAAM Bn 1971-974
USMC HAWK ASSOCIATION

  Those who wish to attend the Evening Parade while at next years reunion will have to reserve their tickets online starting in March 2012, according to the 8th & I website .  

Preliminary Schedule

REUNION 2012

Friday 8 June - Thursday 14 June 2012

Fri      17:00  Arrival, Check-in (Evening Parade)

Sat     10:00  Meeting

Sun    10:00  Meeting, (optional Washington DC tour)

Mon    09:00  Quantico Museum

Tue     10:00  Meeting

          16:30  Shuttle to Metro for Sunset Parade 

Wed   10:00  Do your own thing

          17:00  Banquet

Thur    12:00  Checkout until next time  

More details and costs to follow soon.

 If you have any special needs for food, accomodations and bus transportation please let me know.   

  sb353@usmchawkassociation.com 

 or  send a letter to

USMC HAWK ASSOCIATION

1 Cherry Drive Lane

Ocala, FL 34472 

100 S. Reynolds Street, Alexandria, VA 22304
Toll Free: 1-877-736-2500
www.washingtonsuitesalexandria.com

  The beautiful Washington Suites Alexandria Hotel is centrally located within close proximity to the major points of interest in Northern Virginia and the Potomac River region. Downtown Washington, D.C. is less than 10 miles from the hotel. Old Town Alexandria is just minutes from Washington Suites Alexandria Hotel  while Arlington National Cemetery and The Pentagon are a short subway or car ride distance away. The hotel is located between Interstates 395 and 495. Washington Suites Alexandria Hotel is a AAA 3 Diamond rated hotel. The nine story Washington Suites Alexandria offers guests some of the most spacious hotel accommodations in the greater Washington, DC area. All 219 suites feature a fully-equipped kitchen, separate sleeping and living spaces, 42 " HD Flat Screen television, and a large work area for after-hours business projects. Modern furnishings accented with rich colors provide a soothing ambiance. Suites range in size from 480 square feet to 1,100 square feet for optimum space. Washington Suites Alexandria Hotel welcomes business travelers, families and extended stay guests.

   Guests at Washington Suites Alexandria are treated each day to a hearty and filling complimentary continental breakfast. Nutritious selections include seasonal fruit, cereals, baked goods, and fresh-brewed coffee.  Washington Suites Alexandria Hotel also offers free High Speed Internet service, free parking, free shuttle to the Van Dorn Metro station, access to the hotel*s modern fitness center and 24 hr business center, and much more. Pets are welcome in designated suites. Newly renovated outdoor swimming pool is open Memorial Day-Labor Day. Swimming pool Hours: 11 am to 10 pm weekdays and 10 am to 10 pm weekends. Visit our newly renovated Restaurant "The Lounge" located on the second floor of the hotel. The Lounge is open from 11 am to 10:00 pm.

    The USMC HAWK ASSOCIATION has reserved a block of 25 rooms and the rate we are offered is $129 plus taxes per night (Group Code: USMCHAWK ).   The Hotel's room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes: Virginia State tax 5.0% Local tax 6.5%, Alexandria city occupancy tax $1.00, per suite, per night; in effect at the time of check-in.                  For  reservations call 877-736-2500 or 703-370-9600 between 9:00 am-5:00 pm EST Mon-Fri (Please mention the USMC Hawk Association Reunion or group code USMCHAWK to get proper rate). That rate will be good for two days prior to the group block starting and two days after it ends. So we are offered that rate from June 6-16. This rate is for a studio suite which has two queen beds and living area all in one room, with a full separate kitchen and one bathroom. A hospitality penthouse suite will be available to group members starting Friday, June 8th at 5:00pm through Thursday, June 14th, 2012 at 12:00 pm, and banquet space for a dinner on Wednesday, June 13, 2012. These will be complimentary with 10 paid room nights per night, so I encourage you to make your reservations at the Washington Suites Alexandria Hotel to make this work 

   May 7, 2012 is the cutoff date. At the cut-off date, Washington Suites Alexandria Hotel will release the unreserved suites for general sale. Any reservation received after the cut-off date will be accepted on a space or rate available basis.  

2012 REUNION

REGISTRATION FORM

   To be able to print the the form below move your cursor over the form and left click your mouse, then right click on PRINT. 

INTERESTED IN ATTENDING

REGISTERED IN BLUE

Bean, Ted & Kathy Yes

Beardsley, Gary & Karen 

Bolton,Roger 

Borek, Richard  

Buliszyn, Stan & Judy

Campbell, James & Carolyn 

Cantrell, Gayther 

Causey, Lacy & Wife 

Dinwiddie, Don  

Dum, William & Mrs  

Gallant, Mark  & Mrs 

Glennon, Art  

Harp, Tony 

Jones, William & Mrs  YES

Joy, Jim  

Kvam, Bob  & Rosie 

Lowder, Michael & Sandie

McCarthy, Joe & Mary 

Meany, Chip  

Milby, Bob & Mrs 

Moldenauer, David & Linee 

Mooneyham,  Jim & Jill  

Oldmixon, Mark & Mrs 

Palmquist, Terry & Gaye 

Pemberton, Carl & Nancy

Penico, Ed & Sharon Gottman 

Rovin, Jay & Janice 

Rowley, Wesley

Schmaltz, Dennis & Liesa Yes  

Short, Harry Jr. & Pat  

Slowik, Robert & Mrs 

Smith, Donald & Wife 

Smith, Mike & Brenda  (Maybe)

Soler, Miguel Yes

Synnott, Jim & Sue  

Talese, Vincent  

Talley, Newtt & Kay 

Thomas, John

Vickery, William "Gene"

Wall, Jon & Kathy (Maybe)

Watts, Ed & Mrs

Marines,

I've mailed out registration packets to all members and those listed above who showed interest in attending. If you would like a registration packet contact me via email, phone or US Mail. The packet contains additional information and area maps.