EVENT DETAILS
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| 2009 TRA Visit to USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 |
Fri May 29, 2009 6:00 PM - Sat May 30, 2009 6:00 PM

You and your family and friends are cordially invited to one of the most exciting events offered by the Theodore Roosevelt Association, the Family Cruise on the aircraft carrier, Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) to be held on Saturday, May 30, 2009. The Family Cruise is a naval tradition after a long deployment, offering the crew members the opportunity to show off their ship to their loved ones. As you might imagine, they put on a great show. Captain Ladd Wheeler has kindly invited members of the TRA to participate in this wonderful event. You have never seen a show like this! It will be an all day event, with a dinner the evening before.
The Theodore Roosevelt will sail early in the morning from her home at the Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia and return in the evening. Registrations must be received by April 30th. Participation is limited to TRA members and their families. Non-Members wishing to participate must join the TRA on-line prior to registering for event.
Reservations are required by the close of business April 30th!

Schedule for Friday, May 29, 2009
We strongly recommend your group arrive by Friday evening!
The Hilton Norfolk Airport Hotel
Special rate for TRA members and their family is $99/night (plus 13.5% tax and $1/night)
This rate is available through April 30th
Please make your own reservations :
Call Hilton reservations at (800) 422-7474 or online at Hilton web site.
Celebration Dinner at the Hilton Norfolk Airport Hotel - Optional
Come meet some of the crew of the USS Theodore Roosevelt and other members of the Theodore Roosevelt Association as we celebrate the ship's homecoming and a job well done. Three cheers! 6 PM Cocktail hour with cash bar 7 PM Dinner
Schedule for Saturday, May 30, 2009
Please arrive at the hotel promptly. The buses will leave at 6 AM for the aircraft carrier.. This is an all day event; the ship will return in the early evening followed by bus transportation back to hotel. You must be on the bus in order to join the cruise. You cannot use your automobile to enter the base.
Details and Restrictions:
Guests must be between the ages of 8-80
All adults must bring a valid drivers license or passport.
No sandals or flip flops
Please wear comfortable clothing,we recommend hats, sunscreen and jacket for cooler weather
TRA Guests will be divided into tour groups of 15-20 with two tour member guides
USS TR Junior Officer of the Year re-presentation on the flight deck
Three meals on board
Many exciting events!!
More details will be sent to you after you register
Have more questions? Call Marie Kutch at (516) 921-6319 or e-mail admin@trassociation.org ( CLICK HERE TO EMAIL )

TRA Member costs:
Hotel and transportation to/from is on their own.
Event fee (Includes one person) $110
Additional family members over 14 to 80 years old $90/person
Children 8 to 14 years old $75/person
Dinner $60/person
In lieu of above checks can be sent to: Theodore Roosevelt Association, P.O. Box 719, 20 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771-0719. Reservations required by the close of business April 30th. Please sign up now. Contact: Marie Kutch M-F, 9-3 PM EDT or email admin@trassociation.org.

