The 2011
Gulf Shores Florida Reunion
M.C.B. 53 Alumni Association
MCB 53
ALUMNI REUNION
PERDIDO
KEY, FLORIDA
September
25, 2011 - October 2, 2011
REUNION FORM (click)
Update (2 May 2011)
ARRIVAL AND
CHECK IN SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 25 AND MONDAY SEPTEMBER 26
CHECK IN
HOSPITALITY SUITE OCEAN BREEZE WEST
14623 PERDIDO KEY DRIVE, PENSACOLA
OCEAN BREEZE WEST –SUITE 501
HOSPITALITY SUITE WILL BE OPEN FOR THE ENTIRE REUNION
HOURS TO BE POSTED LATER
MONDAY
SEPTEMBER 26
MORNING AND AFTERNOON
CONTINUE REGISTRATION, SPEND TIME RELAXING ON BEACH OR PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL
EVENTS
MONDAY EVENING
OPENING RECEPTION AND “ICE BREAKER” AT COBALT RESTAURANT
THE COBALT IS THE FINEST RESTAURANT ON THE KEY LOCATED ON THE INTERCOASTAL
WATERWAY LEADING TO THE GULF. IT IS THE PERFECT SETTING FOR THE START OF A
REUNION ON BEAUTIFUL PERDIDO KEY
THERE WILL BE AN ELABORATE BUFFET, CASH BAR AND MUSIC
SHUTTLE SERVICE WILL BE PROVIDE TO AND FROM THE CONDOS
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 27
AFTERNOON BEACH PARTY
WE WILL HAVE ACCESS TO THE BEACH DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE CONDO. IN MANY WAYS
THIS SETTING IS SIMILAR TO RED BEACH (WITHOUT THE FIREWORKS)
MUSIC, BEER, WINE AND OTHER REFRESHMENTS
FOOD INCLUDING THE BEST RIBS IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD
EXPECT THE SEABEE STORE FROM GULFPORT TO SEND REPRESENTATIVES AND GOODS FOR SALE
TUESDAY
EVENING
HEAD TO THE
FLORABAMA
CLAIMED TO BE THE WORLDS BIGGEST “HONKY TONK” IN THE WORLD FREQUENTED BY PEOPLE
FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE FROM COWBOYS AND JIMMY BUFFET TO MOVIE STARS
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 28
PENSACOLA NAVAL
AIR STATION TOUR INCLUDING MUSEUM AND BLUE ANGELS
• WE WILL BE
PICKED UP WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR TRANSPORT TO THE NAVAL AIR STATION (ABOUT 5 MILES).
BUSES WILL DELIVER US TO RESERVED SEATING AT THE GRANDSTAND.
• WATCH BLUE ANGELS PRACTICE ( ABOUT ONE HOUR).
• BUSES TAKE US TO MUSEUM FOR GUIDED TOUR ( ABOUT 90 MINUTES) .THIS MUSEUM IS
VERY IMPRESSIVE EVEN FOR US SEABEES.
• LUNCH AT THE “CUBI” BAR ( BUILT BY SEABEES).
• BUSES WILL TAKE US BACK TO THE CONDOS.
THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 29 VISIT TO GULFPORT SEABEE BASE
BUSES WILL PICK
US ON THURSDAY MORNING AND TRANSPORT US TO THE SEABEE
BASE IN GULFPORT MISSISSIPPI. THE TRIP IS APPROXIMATELY AN HOUR AND A HALF.
EXPECT TO BE ESCORTED BY MEMBERS OF THE FIRST CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ORGANIZATION.
TOUR WILL INCLUDE THE TRAINING CENTER, MUSEUM AND HOPEFULLY INTERACTION WITH
TODAY'S SEABEES.
THE BASE HAS BEEN MODERNIZED SINCE THE HURRICANES. IN MANY WAYS TIMES HAVE
CHANGED BUT IN MANY WAYS TIMES HAVEN’T. EXPECT A GREAT TOUR.
RETURN TO PERDIDO KEY THURSDAY AFTERNOON
FRIDAY
SEPTEMBER 30
FREE DAY FOR “CHILING OUT” OR TAKE IN SOME OF THE EVENTS INCLUDING EXCURSION TO BILOXI GAMBLING OR THE DOLPHIN
SHOW
SATURDAY OCTOBER I
MORNING BUSINESS MEETING
EVENING
DINNER DANCE AT THE MUSTIN BEACH OFFICERS CLUB
ELEGANT BUFFET
DINNER WITH CASH BAR, MUSIC AND DANCING
GUEST SPEAKER CAPT BILL HILDEBRAND (WAS IN NAM WITH US) SHUTTLE BUSES TO AND
FROM BASE
PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS BY JULY 1, 2011
Form(click)
REGISTRATION $25.00 PER PERSON
COBALT RECEPTION $40.00 PER PERSON
BEACH PARTY $35.00 PER PERSON
NAS MUSEUM AND BLUE ANGELS $35.00 PER PERSON
GULFPORT SEABEE BASE $40.00 PER PERSON
DINNER DANCE AT OFFICERS CLUB $75.00 PER PERSON
OPTIONAL EVENTS TO CHOOSE FROM - Info to follow
GAMBLING RUN TO BILOXI
DOLPHINS TRIP
DEEP SEA FISHING
GOLF
DOG TRACK
WAVE RUNNERS
PARA SAILING
SARA'S SHOPPING TOUR (DISCOUNT STORES ETC)
SHOW AT I MAX
RENT-A CAR DISCOUNTS
AIRPORT PICK-UP ( PENSACOLA)
Update (26
Feb 2011) Our reunion dates have firmed up,
Sept 25, 2011 – Oct 2, 2011. We encourage you to bring the family, arrive early, stay late, and
enjoy the area. The airport that serves this area is Pensacola Regional, about
55 miles from our beach front furnished condo headquarters, namely the Ocean
Breeze West Condos on Perdido Key.
Here are the details concerning reservations.
Beachfront Condominium lodging at Special Rates (Limited Availability):
2 BR-2 BA at Ocean Breeze West/East 7 nights
Total Rate: $599.00
3 BR-2 BA at Ocean Breeze West/East 7
nights Total Rate: $694.00
1 BR Units and Nightly Rates also available. Prices include taxes
and fees, no maid service, washers and dryers available. Upon booking
there is a $200 deposit with the balance due at check-in.
Contact for additional information and booking:
Ask for - Valerie Hawkins
PERDIDO REALTY
14250 Perdido
Key Drive
Unit B
Perdido Key, FL 32507
800-717-7263 Toll Free
850-492-1102 Local
valerie@perdidokey.com
website at www.perdidokey.com
REUNION SCHEDULE (to date with fine tuning constantly taking place).
PRIME EVENTS AS FOLLOWS - (ARRIVE SUNDAY SEPT 25 OR MONDAY SEPT 26 and
CHECK IN)
SITES and
OPTIONAL EVENTS
MONDAY EVENING: RECEPTION
AND GET TOGETHER AT COBALT RESTAURANT
BY THE INLAND WATERWAY
TUESDAY BEACH PARTY: (RECREATE
RED BEACH AT PERDIDO KEY)
WED MORNING: SEE THE
BLUE ANGELS AT PENSACOLA NAS (5
MILES FROM CONDO) SEATS RESERVED FOR MCB 53. NAS MUSUEM TOUR AND LUNCH
THURSDAY: TOUR OF GULFPORT
SEABEE BASE
FRIDAY: OPTIONAL GROUP TO BILOXI
FOR GAMBLING AND WHATEVER OR RETURN TO PERDIDO KEY FOR OTHER OPTIONS OR JUST RELAX AT BEACH
SATURDAY: BUSINESS MEETING IN THE MORNING WITH DINNER DANCE AT NAS
OFFICERS CLUB, GUEST SPEAKER BILL HILDEBRAND (RETIRED CEC CAPTAIN, PRESIDENT CEC SEABEE
HISTORICAL FOUNDATION)
MCB 53 2011 Reunion
(Pensacola)
Greetings and start
getting pumped for our reunion trip “Back to the Future.” That’s right; part of
the activities will be a throwback beach party like we used to have on Red
Beach. We are also planning a trip to the Gulfport Seabee base which just
happens to be near the Biloxi gambling casinos. A natural fit.
Our reunion will be
during the first two weeks of Oct 2011 lasting anywhere from four to seven
days. More details in the coming months. In fact you may want to extend your
stay to take advantage of the deep sea fishing, dolphin tours, visiting the
lighthouse and historic district, diving to the artificial reef formed by the
Oriskany, canoe and boat tours, ferrying to Fort Pickens on the Gulf Islands
National Seashore, golfing, enjoying miles of beach – bring the family.
For sure we are planning
on hitting the Flora-Bama
beachside oyster bar, honkytonk, touted as being America's "Last Great
Roadhouse".
http://www.florabama.com/
An early
activity will be a welcoming reception at the famous seaside Cobalt restaurant.
http://cobaltrestaurant.net/
On the back
end, of our reunion, will be the concluding dinner to be held at the Pensacola
Naval Officers Club. In between we will visit the
Pensacola National Museum of Naval Aviation and
with some luck view a performance by the Blue Angels. Many, many, more
activities in the works - suggestions, desires, contact Brian or Sara
(404-824-4453).
Headquarters will be
the Ocean Breeze West Condos with furnished condos available for rent through
Brian and Sara. Many details forthcoming through the web page and newsletters,
stay tuned and get on board for the good times