Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Place: Old Town Holiday Inn Select (http://www.oldtownhis.com)
Reservations: (703) 549-6080
Date: 19-21 April
Events: 19th – Dinner/Dance at the Hotel Featuring Roy Sewall (’62) Band
20th – Dinner/Dance Cruise on the Potomac – Dandy
(http://www.dandydinnerboat.com/)
21st - No Host Brunch
Washington D.C. Excursions
Alexandria Old Town
Well, there you have it! After much agony, some consensus, and a little deliberation, we have come up with the 2002 Reunion plans. I am sure this is not going to make everyone happy, but maybe you can have the next one where and when you want to have it. We took some ideas from Overseas Brats publication and leads and desires of some of you that took the time to recommend sites for the Reunion and concluded that the above location and time would probably save us from the firing squad! The most popular option being considered was a 3 or 5 night cruise on either the West or the East Coast. They were very appealing and much less hassle to organize and set up, however, costs and flexibility made it prohibitive … at least for this go-round. Our objective focused on trying to get as many attendees as possible. As far as location, many e-mails and actual visits to the West Coast and discussions with alumni there made the location decision easy. The East Coast was the desired option. Then, the place was the hardest part … in that cruise options were either from New York or from Florida. That caused logistics nausea as well as added costs. Sites such as Asilomar and or Episcopalian-like sponsored locations had the same problems. Events on a cruise was a no-brainer since we would all be captive and unless they supplied individual lifeboats for escape, we would be enjoying whatever the ship offered. With a little head scratching we came up with the idea of having the best of each of the options. Old Town Alexandria, Virginia is a very scenic and historic site with a lot to do and see. The Metro connection provides a hike and access to downtown D.C., it would be the Cherry Blossom season with a lot of festivities. There are large boats that provide dinner and music as they cruise the Potomac River. And, the entertainment for Friday night is going to include a buffet dinner and dancing to the sounds of one of our very own, Roy Sewall (Class of ’62) and his 60’s Rock & Roll band.
And now for the details.
Lodging: Old Town Holiday Inn Select (See Directions & History)
480 King Street
Old Town Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-6080 or (800) 368-5047
Rooms & amenities
(Block of 10 reserved for up to 3 nights with additional 10 once 1st
10 are reserved):
Single Occupancy $149.00 + 14.90 + 1.00 = $164.90 P/N
Double Occupancy $169.00 + 16.90 + 1.00 = $186.90 P/N
Complimentary shuttle service to King Street Metro
Complimentary Shuttle service to/from Washington National Reagan Airport
Underground Parking (on S. Pitt Street) - $10.00 fee per day for hotel guests
Friday Night
(7:30 PM):
Address:
Old Town Holiday Inn Select (See Directions & History)
480 King Street
Old Town Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-6080
Friday Night Dinner/Dance Buffet $65.95 per person (see Buffet)
Cash Bar (Beer, wine, and the hard stuff – See Bar)
Crash Room (one room for the inebriated locals who should not drive home)
Saturday Night
(6:00 PM):
Dinner Cruise on the Potomac on the Dandy – Walking distance from the hotel
(http://www.dandydinnerboat.com/)
Cost $96.74 Per person (Tax & Gratuities included)
Cash Bar
Entertainment
& Sightseeing:
Friday night – Roy Sewall and his 60s Band (See promo picture)
Saturday night - 3 hour Dinner/Dance Cruise on the Potomac with Dandy
Sunday (optional) - Brunch
Local restaurants – (See Restaurants)
Local Attractions – (See Attractions)
DC Attractions – (See DC)
Theatre & Arts – (See Theatre)
How, What, Where,
& When:
Hotel
Reservations –
Call 703-549-6080 or 800-368-5047 between 8:00 AM and 8:00PM EST and ask
for the reservations office and mention Brent60s
group.
Commitment: $20.00 per person Check to:
Marcia Mau
1612 Mont Morency Drive
Vienna, VA 22182-2012
(note: this amount will be used initially for contract deposit but will be used ultimately for bartender fees, band members, … not to be included as deposit for hotel/meals costs and is non-refundable)
Due Dates: September 3, 2001 - Commitment check to Marcia Mau
January 31, 2002 - Dandy & Saturday Night Dinner Dance Check to Marcia Mau
March 1, 2002 - Holiday Inn reservations deadline
Airlines - The three airports in the Washington, DC area are DCA, IAD and BWI. DCA is closest to Alexandria. Fares are usually but not always less into BWI.
Planned Costs: Friday Night – Buffet $44.95 + 8.54 Svc + (0.39 + 3.38 Tax)
Per person + 8.69 Tip = $65.95
Saturday Night – Cruise $84.12 + 12.62 Tip = $96.74
Bartender/Band $20.00
Hotel Room (single) $149.00 + 14.90 + 1.00 = $164.90 P/N
Hotel Room (double) $169.00 + 16.90 + 1.00 = $186.90 P/N
Cash Bar (see Bar menu)
Local residents (Min.) $96.74 + 65.95 + 20.00 = $182.69
Remote (Min.) $182.69 + 329.80 = $512.49
(estimate on 2 nights hotel-Single)
We are hoping for a good turnout. Your cooperation with letting us know of your plans at the earliest will be greatly appreciated.