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2011 Reunion
Reunion Coordinator: Shorty Abshire

Reminder:  Registration is required to attend the reunion.

Click for Registration Form:  Microsoft Word, PDF, Text

Click here for a list of registered reunion attendees, updated 10/1/2011.

Dates October 5th through October 8th, 2011
Location Lake Charles, Louisiana
Hotel

Quality Inn and Suites

320 S. Cities Service Hwy.

Sulphur, Louisiana 70663

Phone:  337-626-7000

Fax: 337-626-7013

Room Rates

The room rate is $95.00 per day. Rooms are non-smoking.

You have a choice of King size bed or two double beds.

You must call the hotel directly to get this rate.

It is not available when calling CHOICE HOTELS.

The hotel requires a one-time charge for the Hospitality Room of $15.00 per person as listed on the registration form.  The charge covers stocking and care, but not alcoholic beverages.

This hotel is all suites, with microwave, refrigerator, iron and  ironing board in each room.  They have the CHOICE HOTEL complimentary features, including hot breakfast every day, high speed & wireless internet, exercise room, and outdoor pool.

Reunion Information Remember to bring something for the raffle.  Arrive on Wednesday October 5, 2011, and check into hotel.  Register for Reunion in the Hospitality Room.
Tour Information
Thursday, October 6:  1:00 PM to 3:30 PM, USS Orleck Tour ($5.00 per person) return to hotel for social.

Friday, October 7:  1:00 PM, gather at the Veterans Park for the carriage ride through the historical district ($15.00 per person) stopping curbside at the Stellar-Beans cafe for a curbside serving of three New Orleans style beignets and New Orleans style, Cafe du Monde coffee, or water or soft drink.  $5.00 per serving, this is not included in the price of the carriage ride on the registration form.

Saturday, October 8:  All day left open for the banquet, raffle, awards and guest speaker retired Navy Captain Joe Hill.

6:00 PM, gather for banquet in the Biscayne Room.

There will be a photographer for photos, a package and individual pricing will be forthcoming.
Area
Information

City of Lake Charles Website

 

Lake Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau

 

L'Auberge du Lac Casino Resort

 

Lake Charles Attractions

 

Airport Lake Charles Regional Airport