Message from Lin Higgins:
Dear John,
You may want to notify those interested in attending your reunion that they are eligible for 50% off Amtrak train travel, if they are a member of Veterans Advantage. Just go to www.amtrak.com and click on Veterans to learn more and sign up for the program or call toll-free 1-866-Vet-Rewards (1-866-838-7392.)
The Veterans Advantage card program is just $19.95 a year. Once you join, as a Veteran you are also eligible for benefits from other top U.S. corporations who wish to honor their service with special everyday discounts on car rentals from Alamo, Avis, Hertz, Enterprise, Budget and National Car Rental, hotels, dining, and other travel benefits, entertainment discounts, 10% off Dell computers, 25% off Airborne shipping, 50% off North American and Global Van lines, phone services from 3.9 cents a minute! , free wireless phones with calling plans, a free drug discount card (AARP charges $19.95 just for this one benefit alone!) and more.
Hope this is helpful in getting your group to your reunion!
Lin Higgins
Veterans Advantage
www.veteransadvantage.com
1-866-Vet-Assist x12
Veterans Advantage...delivering recognition, respect and rewards for your service!
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P.S. Veteran family members, National Guard, Reservists and active duty military and their families are also eligible to join and receive benefits and may enroll on the member web site at www.veteransadvantage.com. (Family members are eligible for all benefits except Amtrak travel discounts)
PARK PLAZA AIRPORT BUFFALO
4243 GENESEE STREET
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14225
Reservations
(716) 634-2300
1-800-814-7000
When making your reservations you must identify yourself as members of the Salamonie group. All reservations must be made by 4 weeks prior to June 16, 2004 and a deposit of at least one night in the form of a check, money order or credit card.
The Grahams will be arriving on Wednesday, June 16. Anyone who would like to come before June 17th or stay after June 20th will get the same room rate of $75.00 per night for single/double/twin/triple/ quad in the main building. For the club level, single/double is $89.00.
All sleeping room rates are net, non-commissionable and are subject to all applicable taxes. Each individual will be responsible for their own room, tax and incidental charges.
Cut off date is June 6, 2004.
Check in time begins at 3:00 PM. If anyone arrives before that time and your room is ready, you will be allowed to get into your room. If not ready, they will have a place for you to store your luggage. Check out time is 12:00 noon on the day of your departure.
A shuttle van is available for all guest for use within a 5-mile radius. They will have shuttle service to and from the airport. Notify them of your schedule. There are several churches in the area for those who want to go to church on Sunday. Be sure to inform the hotel if you are in need of a handicap room.
Banquet Menu Saturday night- 06-19-2004
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Choice of Broiled fish, or
Roast Prime Rib of Beef, or
A combination sliced Filet Mignon & Stuffed Chicken Breast.
Important: when making your reservations, please indicate which meal you wish for the banquet. Please inform Tom and Jackie Graham of your choice when making reservations.
If anyone wishes a vegetarian plate they need to specify when they send in the money for the banquet tickets. Tickets are $35.00 per person. We have to have the banquet money in to the hotel by 10 days prior to our arrival. Send Banquet and tours check to:
Tom Graham
11 Wood Drive
Enfield, CT. 06082
(860) 698-9911
A hospitality room will be made available for us. Continental breakfast Buffet and Full breakfast buffet will be set up in the café. Each guest should wear their name badge to receive 20% off the standard rates at that time.
TOURS: SATURDAY: JUNE 19, 2004
Naval & Military Park and Buffalo City Tour.
The Buffalo Naval Park is the largest inland park of its type in the nation.
Tour the USS Little Rock, The USS Sullivans, and the WWII USS Croaker submarine. There will also be a short wreath ceremony for us. Lunch will be served on the fantail of the USS Little Rock.
Take time to visit the museum that includes uniforms and memorabilia along with two rooms depicting the Korean War Veterans and individuals that served on destroyer escorts.
A driving tour of the City of Buffalo features famous architectural and historical sites.
If time allows, we will visit the world famous "Our Lady of Victory Basilica National Shrine".
Tour includes: Deluxe Motor Coach, naval park Entrance Fee, Lunch, City Tour and licensed Tour Guide.
Tour time: 6 hours cost $47.00 p.p.
NIAGARA FALLS TOUR:
FRIDAY: JUNE 18, 2004
Note: Passengers are responsible for having with them proper documentation when crossing and Internal Border. All U.S. citizens must have either Birth Certificate along with picture I.D, "OR" a passport. (Outdated accepted) DMS cannot be responsible for any passenger denied entry at the Border. Return will be the passenger's responsibility and " NO" refunds will be issued.
After crossing into Canada via one of our international Bridges, we drive along the flower-lined streets of Queen Victoria Park, bordering the Niagara Gorge. A stop at the brink of the Horseshoe Falls with time on your own to take pictures, stroll the area, visit the Gift Shop or have lunch. (Cost on your own)
Continue sightseeing: Niagara Greenhouse, Sir Henry Oakes Garden Theater, Spanish Aero Car, Queens land Heights Park, Clifton Hill, Casino Niagara, School of Horticulture and the world famous Floral Clock.
Take time for a cruise on the Maid of the Mist. (Cost on your own) Your tour guide will assist you.
Enjoy dinner overlooking the falls in the Penthouse of the Sheraton Hotel.
Tour includes: Deluxe motor Coach, Sightseeing, Dinner, Tolls, parking and Professional Tour Guide.
Options Available: Maid of the Mist Cruise, Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara parks Botanical Gardens.
TOUR TIME: 6 Hours Cost $59.00 p.p.
Event Photography:
They will do the reunion album for us. They are the same organization who did our Dayton Album.
