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USS SAINT PAUL'S ASSOCIATION REUNION 2010
CLICK ON THE ICON FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS
CLICK ON THE PDF ICON ABOVE TO PRINT REGISTRATION FORM AND REUNION INFORMATION.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS FOR THE CROWNE PLAZA AT THE CROSSING HOTEL It is imperative that attendees make their room reservations now! Repeat: NOW! Today! Don't wait until that elusive tomorrow. Why? The association has made a commitment for rooms, which is called a "room block", and the price is reduced for those rooms. They are normally $179 per night, and we're paying only $109 plus taxes, quite a reduction. If we fail to block enough rooms, people will be left out because the rooms will be sold to other guests. Or an attendee could end up paying the higher rate if a room is available. At this point, we have had to make an educated guess as to how many rooms will be needed. We can increase the room block if need be, but reservations must be made early so we can correctly project the number of rooms needed. Rooms are available at the same rate based upon availability for three days out from the reunion's last day as well as three days prior to the reunion. You don't have to pay the hotel now, just reserve your rooms with your credit card to hold the reservation. How do you make reservations? Attendees can begin to make their reservations today. You can go onto the Association's website at www.uss-saint-paul-ca73.com, and click the hotel icon. You can call the hotel directly at (401) 732-6000 between 0830 and 1600 or you can call the Crowne Plaza Toll Free reservation line anytime, at 1-800-227-6963, and ask for the USS SAINT PAUL Reunion in August 2010. If you prefer go to http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hotel/wrwri?rpb=hotel&crUr1=/h/d/cp/1 /en/hotelsearchresults and type in the group code "usp" in the group code box. By the way, if you do go directly to the above-mentioned web link, you can take a virtual tour of the hotel and see the rooms, the surrounding grounds, and read about the points of interest nearby. Another reason for making your reservations today is that it's crucial for planning the number of buses needed for tours, as well as the seating for banquets, and other events. I can't stress enough how important this is. In the past, presidents have been put in a rough position because they didn't know how many people were going to show up until the last few days before a reunion, which plays havoc with planning.
Thank you for your help. Now, go make those reservations as soon as
Providence, Rhode Island Reunion Tours
Providence City Tour - Tour Rhode Island's capital city, truly an historic gem. The tour begins with a visit to the Roger Williams National Memorial Park to learn about the founder of Providence. Drive along Benefit Street's "Mile of History" and view the impressive concentration of colonial homes. See the magnificent Rhode Island State House, Brown University, the Rhode Island School of Design and Waterplace Park. Tour the oldest First Baptist Church in America. There will be free time for lunch at the Providence Place Mall with a food court and a variety of restaurants. Newport Tour - An overview of Newport, rich in history and spectacular "summer cottages", is provided through a narrated driving tour. On Bellevue Avenue, view the homes of the rich and famous. See stunning scenery and beautiful homes along Ocean Drive. A guided tour of the famous Vanderbilt mansion, The Breakers, is included. This 70-room estate, built in 1895, was modeled after a northern Italian Renaissance palace. There will be free time for lunch and shopping at scenic Brick Marketplace and Bannister's Wharf. After lunch, tour the Newport War College and visit the museum with exhibits on naval warfare as studied at the Naval War College. Dinner Cruise on Narragansett Bay - Rhode Island is called the Ocean State because of its miles of coastline. On a dinner cruise aboard the Vista Jubilee, sit back and enjoy the sights of the Narragansett Bay and the beautiful coastline. A delicious dinner buffet will be served, followed by a DJ providing great music for dancing or just relaxing. There is a cash bar on board. Boarding will begin at 1800 from the Bay Queen Cruises dock in Warren, RI. The cruise will depart at 1830 and arrive back at the dock at 2130. Battleship Cove, Saint Paul Memorial - Battleship Cove in Fall River, Massachusetts has the country's most complete collection of American World War II Navy ships including the Battleship Massachusetts, which houses the historical museum of our beloved Saint Paul, the submarine Lionfish, destroyer Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., a landing craft and 2 PT boats. Includes lunch and Our Memorial Service will be held on the fantail of the Battleship. Business Meeting - Saturday from 0830 to 1030. No food service will be offered. Breakfast is on your own. Ladies Holiday Gingerbread House Demonstration - This is going to be a delightful time for ladies (and husbands) to see how a real Gingerbread house is made by professional bakers from the Crowne Plaza Hotel. What a beautiful room for all this to take place.
TRANSPORTATION - To AND FROM THE AIRPORT For those of you flying in call the Hotel at 401-732-6000 for a complimentary Hotel Shuttle.
It is never too early to start thinking and better yet, saving for the USS SAINT PAUL Association's Reunion in 2010 planned for Providence, Rhode Island. Click anywhere on the "Savings Calculator" below to start figuring out your savings package.
Brief History of Providence, Rhode Island
Providence is the capital and
the most populous city of the U.S. state of Rhode Island, and one of the
first cities established in the United States. Located in Providence County,
it is the estimated third-largest city in the New England region. Despite
having an estimated population of 172,459 as of 2007, it anchors the 36th
largest metropolitan population in the country, with an estimated MSA
population of 1,600,856, exceeding that of Rhode Island by about 60% due to
its reaching into southern Massachusetts. Situated at the mouth of the
Providence River, on Narragansett Bay, the city's small footprint is
crisscrossed by seemingly erratic streets and a rapidly changing demographic
using them.
History Providence, Rhode Island photo gallery 1.
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Providence, Rhode Island photo gallery 3.
Providence, Rhode Island Video Gallery
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