2003 - Eugene,
Oregon
Saturday 30 August thru Tuesday 2 September 2003
Host - "Grady" Lewis & "Jake" Otten
 |
Hilton
Eugene & Conference Center |
Printable forms & files:
- Alaska Cruise Promo - [Word 26 KByte] [PDF 9 KByte]
- Reunion Menus - [Word 20 KByte] [PDF 7 KByte]
- Reunion Registration Form - [Word 39 KByte] [PDF 12 KByte]
- Tour Registration Form [PDF 18 KByte]
Note: Tour registration forms and fees need to be sent directly to Eugene Tours LLC at the address given on the form. They should not be included with your NCVA reunion registration.
Who'll be there?
View the list of 476 Registered Attendees ( 27 August 2003)
View Registered Attendee Statistics ( 27 August 2003)
Transportation
Flying to Eugene
You may be aware that the airlines have been in a process of change the last year. Here is the update on how to get to Eugene by air from various hubs, with direct Eugene flights; from:
- Denver, CO -- United Express
- Las Vegas, NV -- America West Express
- Los Angeles, CA -- Horizon Air
- Phoenix, AZ -- America West Express
- Portland, OR -- Horizon Air
- San Francisco, CA -- United Express
- Seattle, WA -- Horizon Air
General Information
A tour to the Oregon coast, destination; Sea Lion Caves north of Florence Oregon. From the viewpoint at the caves, there is a fine view of the Heceta Head Lighthouse. Also, we will visit Florence , Oregon.
The Convention & Visitors Association of Lane County Oregon maintains several links to area attractions and information.
The second major tour is up the "Willamette" highway with views of Diamond Peak; a good visit at spectacular Salt Creek Falls and as we have climbed 5,000 feet we come across Odell Lake. Here we will stop for lunch at the Odell Lake Lodge.
Our tours are being arranged by Lou Ann at Eugene Tours LLC.
There are other shorter tours as well: The many antique stores of Coburg, Oregon; a covered bridge tour, and of course a visit to a couple of fine local wineries. For those who do not wish to attend the NCVA General Meeting on Tuesday September 2, there is a short shopping tour of some pretty unique "Eugene" places.
Hotel Information
Our Hotel, the Eugene Hilton and Conference Center will accept reservations for the Eugene reunion beginning 1 September, 2002. Be sure to specify the Naval Cryptologic Veteran's Association reunion. The rate is $94 plus room tax. There are 250 rooms blocked, and if possible please register early so we can determine the need for any overflow. (Phone numbers for the hotel are available at the top of this page.
Breakfast: The Hilton is aware of the large numbers of members and guests who may wish to make one or both of the early morning day tours. The hotel will provide some Breakfast choices early enough for you to make the 0800 tours.
Smoking policy: The city of Eugene, like many other cities, does not permit smoking in bars, or work-places. The NCVA hospitality room is non-smoking. The Hilton will provide tables on the outdoor patio for smoking. This area is also the location for the Gigantic "Steel Beach," Picnic, Patio Party, and BBQ.
NOTE: The Eugene Hilton rooms on the 3rd floor are designated smoking rooms. If you prefer a smoking room, request a room on this floor. If there is not a smoking room available, please contact "Grady" Lewis.
2003
Reunion
Banquet Seating
Advance Table Reservations Available
If you have eight or more friends (limit 10) who wish to sit at the same banquet table, you may reserve a table in advance. A table number diagram is shown below. You may submit the names and request a table by number. If that table is not available, you will be given a table as near as possible to the number requested. Tables seat 10. If you reserve a table with 8 names, the remaining two spaces can be filled later, or if not, they will be filled during reunion registration at the hotel. The names you submit must be already registered and shown on the list of reunion attendees.
Submit an e-mail listing your name and the names of your friends (as they appear on the attendee listing) and include the number of the table where your group desires to be seated.
Table Reservation Status 27-July-2003.
- Tables 3, 8, 9, 10, 16, 25, 26, 27 and 40 are full.
- Table 17 has one seat available.
- Tables 18, 24, 28, 29, 32 and 33 have two seats available.
- Unlisted table numbers are of course available. You must have 8 names to hold a table, though 10 names are better.
Reunion Staff
Key Personnel
Committee Chairpersons and other key personnel of our Reunion Staff are listed here. If you need to contact staff members for special assistance or information, this listing should provide you with helpful contact information:
- Hosts:
- "Grady" Lewis, "Jake" Otten
- Registration co-chairs:
- Tom Finley, Judy Warren
- Table Booking:
- Alice Lewis
- RV Accommodations:
- "Grady" Lewis
- Golf:
- James Kell
- Military Host:
- Bill Lewis, PHCS (SW/AW)
- Ship's Store co-chairs:
- Ernie Rankin, Ruth Rankin
PLAN OF THE DAY
(Revised: 22 June 2003)
Registration: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday as needed.
| Friday 29 August |
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|---|---|
| 1430 -- xxxx: | Early bird registration 12th floor, NCVA Headquarters, Hilton Eugene and Conference Center |
| Saturday 30 August |
|
| 0830 -- 1700: | Registration, and Ships Store: 12th floor |
| 0900 -- 1030: | Coffee, hospitality room |
| 1100 -- 1700: | Hospitality room bar |
| 1400 -- 1600: | Tour: All Around Eugene |
| 1700 -- 2030: | Hospitality room closed |
| 1730 -- xxxx: | Gigantic Labor Day Weekend "Steel Beach,"
Picnic, Patio Party, and BBQ on the Hilton Eugene patio, music by
Bob McGraw (12th floor hospitality room will be closed until about 2030) |
| Sunday 31 August |
|
| 0800 -- 1600: | Tour: Oregon Coast |
| 0815 -- xxxx: | Golf at Diamond Woods |
| 0830 -- xxxx: | Registration and Ship's Store |
| 0900 -- 1030: | Coffee, hospitality room |
| 1100 -- xxxx: | Hospitality room bar |
| 1300 -- 1600: | Tour: Wineries tour and tasting |
| 2000 -- 2200: | Meeting: Former WAVES and all SECGRU women (past and present) |
| 2000 -- 2200: | Meeting: FRUPAC (NCVA Radio Amateurs) |
| Monday 01 September |
|
| 0830 -- 1630: | Tour: Salt Creek Falls and Odell Lake (Willamette Pass area) |
| 0830 -- xxxx: | Ship's Store |
| 0900 -- 1000: | Coffee, hospitality room |
| 1100 -- xxxx: | Hospitality room bar |
| 1400 -- 1700: | Tour: The historic covered bridges of Lane County |
| 1400 -- 1700: | Tour: Coburg Antique Shopping Spree |
| 1900 -- 2100: | Meeting: Site Selection/Board of Directors |
| Tuesday 02 September |
|
| 0800 -- 1100: | Coffee, hospitality room Note: Hospitality room bar will open at the conclusion of the General Assembly Meeting.) |
| 0900 -- 1200: | Meeting: NCVA General Assembly |
| 0900 -- 1200: | Tour: "Bountiful Shopping" (unique stores) |
| 1800 -- 1900: | No host cocktail hour, patio area |
| 1900 -- xxxx: | The NCVA Banquet |
| 2030 -- xxxx: | Music and dancing, Music by the Blue Notes |