U. S. S. York County LST Reunion

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1 York, Pennsylvania Sunday, October 19, 2008 Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Headquarters Hotel: Holiday Inn York, 2000 Loucks Road York, PA Phone: Guest Room Rates: $89/night Room Rates subject to applicable tax, which is currently 9%. Hotel Reservations must be confirmed by August 15, 2008 to guarantee special rates. Please identify yourself as a USS York County Reunion attendee in order to qualify. Earlier hotel registration is encouraged. Additional hotel information: Complimentary on-site parking Complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms and lobby Indoor heated pool, Sauna and whirlpool On-Site Fitness Center 9-Hole Miniature Golf Ping Pong Business Center Self-serve guest laundry area Harrigan s Restaurant. Full service serving breakfast, lunch and dinner Mixer s Night Club with entertainment and billiards. Room service York County Visitors information: A representative of the York County Visitors Bureau will be on site in the Hospitality Room on Sunday, October 19, 2008 to assist you in other area attractions including dining and factory tours. Some attractions are listed below: Historic Downtown York - 3 miles Strand Capitol Performing Arts Center - 3 miles Christmas Tree Hill in the Mansion, York - 8 miles Naylor's Winery, Stewartstown, PA- 27 miles Lancaster Amish Country 30 miles Boyd s Bear Country, Gettysburg 30 miles Gettysburg Historic Battlefield 30 miles Dutch Wonderland, Lancaster 30 miles American Music Theater & Sight and Sound Theater, Lancaster- 30 miles Sight and Sound Theater, Lancaster - 35 miles Hersheypark, Hersey 38 miles Baltimore Inner Harbor - 45 miles USS York County 2008 Reunion Page 1 of 6

2 Summary of Events Saturday 10/18/08 & Sunday 10/19/08 Check-in/registration Hospitality Suite open until Midnight Sunday evening 10/19/08 Welcome Shipmates!!! Hospitality Suite open until Midnight Monday 10/20/08 Hospitality Suite open until Midnight. The following Optional tours are available: Tour # 1: Optional $68/per person departure time TBD Gettysburg Battlefield Deluxe motorcoach transportation from York New Gettysburg Visitor Center including: Tour Exhibits with more than 300,000 objects and artifacts The newly conserved Cyclorama painting entitled The Battle of Gettysburg including the recreated skyline, canopy and three-dimensional diorama that have been missing for more than 40 years. 22 Minute File A New Birth of Freedom will immerse visitors in sights, sounds and emotions of the battle and its aftermath. Deli Luncheon Buffet at the Historic 1776 Dobbin House Tavern Two Hour Battlefield Tour with a licensed step-on-guide Tour #2: Optional $75/per person departure time TBD Ultimate Amish Experience Deluxe motorcoach transportation from York Amish Farmlands Tour with a step-on-guide Amish Quilt & Craft Shop Kreider Farm Tour Motorcoach drive right through the huge barn that houses over 1200 cows. Get off the coach and go into milking parlor where you ll watch cows ride the automated milking carousel. An authentic family style lunch prepared and served to you in a real Amish home. USS York County 2008 Reunion Page 2 of 6

3 Tuesday 10/21/08 Tour # 1: Hospitality Suite open until Midnight The following Optional tours are available: Harley-Davidson Factory Tour Optional FREE admission. 8:00am tour This tour is a 45 minute WALKING tour. There are no stops or breaks during the tour. You must provide your own transportation to the factory approximately 3 miles from the Headquarters Hotel. Tour details: Established as an assembly facility in 1973, Harley-Davidson Vehicle Operations in York, Pa. is the largest Harley-Davidson manufacturing facility, employing roughly half the company's production workforce. The York facility covers more than 230 acres and has over 1.5 million square feet under roof. Your journey begins with an introductory movie and continues on the factory floor where you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the people, processes and products of York Vehicle Operations. You'll be guided through various manufacturing and assembly areas, watch as parts are formed, welded, machined and polished, and see freshly painted and chrome plated parts. Then it's on to the end of the line, where every motorcycle is roll-tested prior to crating and shipping. Tour # 2: York County Heritage Trust Optional 10:00am 4:00pm $6 adults, $5 seniors USS York County LST-1175 artifacts including the ship s bell will be on display in the Historical Society Museum. We are diligently pursuing Local and State Dignitaries, Press, and Television to increase the public awareness of this exhibit including the attendance of our shipmates during our Reunion. Currently we are not providing transportation to the Historical Society Museum. However, if we get enough shipmates and guests interested in attending the Historical Society Museum exhibits, we will arrange bus transportation for an additional fee. Please be sure to indicate your interest on the registration form. From quilts to tiny photographs, the Historical Society Museum and Library houses various exhibits and an extensive research library. Reunion Banquet at Holiday Inn York Optional $40/per person 6:00 pm 11:00pm Join your Shipmates and guests for dinner at the Headquarters Hotel. Your dinner options are outlined on the registration form. Special guest speakers, music and dancing!! Your favorite songs from the 50 s & 60 s!! Our very own Shipmate Jim Tallent will be our DJ for the evening. USS York County 2008 Reunion Page 3 of 6

4 For Ladies Only!!!! Join us for a Ladies Tea Party Sweet Treats Tea & Coffee Chinese Gift Exchange Where: Hospitality Room When: To Be Determined Please bring a small wrapped gift to the Tea Party for the Chinese Gift Exchange. This will be a great opportunity to bring the ladies together who have never met one another and to renew friendships. More details to follow with the reunion updates. Special Request for Tunes: Jim Tallent, our very own U.S.S. York County DJ, has asked that you send in any special requests for your favorite tunes from the 50 s & 60 s. Please write it on the back of the registration form. USS York County 2008 Reunion Page 4 of 6

5 REGISTRATION FORM Print this page and mail with your payment(s) Shipmate Name: Years Aboard: Rate/Rank: Spouse or Guest Name(s): Address: City, State, Zip: Phone No: address: REUNION REGISTRATION FEE: Open Hospitality Suite (meeting room) from Saturday, October 18 thru Tuesday October 21 daily until Midnight. This registration fee includes eligibility for OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES (see below). Registration Fee Optional Tours Monday 10/20/08 Tour #1 Gettysburg Tour #2 Lancaster Number attending x $10 = Number attending x $68 = Number attending x $75 = Optional Tours Tuesday 10/21/08 Tour #1 Harley-Davidson Number attending Free Tour #2 York County Heritage Trust Number attending $6 (pay at door) Reunion Banquet Tuesday 10/21/08 Number attending x $40 = Dinner entrée served with Tossed Green Salad and choice of dressings, Baked Potato, Chef s Fresh Vegetable Selection, rolls, dessert and beverage. Cash bar will be available for the duration of the banquet. Entrée choice 8 oz. Prime Rib Chicken Cordon Bleu How many; one per person CHECK IS ENCLOSED FOR THIS AMOUNT Registration fee is due by May 1, 2008 All other monies are due no later than June 30, 2008 USS York County 2008 Reunion Page 5 of 6

6 Tour and banquet refunds will be available until August 31, 2008 in the event of a cancellation. Complete the registration form and return with check payable to: Ronald Robrahn Bimini Drive Zephyrhills, FL If you have any questions concerning the reunion details, please contact any of the following Reunion Committee members: Ken Robinson 812 County Line Road Midlothian, VA kenro1175@netzero.com Ron Robrahn Bimini Drive Zephyrhills, FL rrobrahn@yahoo.com John Schlagel 1650 Goosetown Road Coatesville, PA john@lst1175.com Minzie Leister 60 North Main Street East Prospect, PA mjleister@comcast.net USS York County 2008 Reunion Page 6 of 6