Coast Guard Tug Association Reunion 2
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Reunion 9, 2018
6 September – 9 September 2018
FELLOW TUGGERS! The Final plans for the 9th Reunion of the Coast Guard Tug Association are completed! The majority of the membership present at our 2016 reunion voted in favor of holding our next gathering in Troy/Waterford, NY. Your wish is our command and we hope to bring you another memorable experience.
Dates: Thursday, 6 September – Sunday, 9 September 2018
Location: Best Western Franklin Square Inn, Troy, NY
We have booked a block of 30 rooms at the Best Western, 1 Fourth St. in Troy, with a hospitality suite/meeting room in-house. All rooms include a complimentary hot breakfast and all rooms are complete with microwaves & refrigerators. The hotel is located within walking distance to the Historic Troy river front, shops, and restaurants. The nearest airport is in Albany, NY.
The cost of the reserved block of rooms is set at $110.00 for Thursday and $149.00 for Friday & Saturday for all rooms, per night, plus tax (first come, first served). Depending on our number of registrations, additional rooms may be added.
Hotel reservations must be individually made at The Best Western Franklin Square Inn by calling 1-518-274-8800 and identifying yourself with the Coast Guard Tug Assoc or on-line by using the following link: .
Reservations must be made not later than 22 August 2018 to ensure confirmation and group rates. After that date, the hotel will offer their best available rate (which may be higher).
As at all previous reunions, attendees will be responsible for making their own individual hotel reservations, travel, banquet cost, and any additional sponsored events (additional admissions to attractions, etc) and personal expenses.
The dinner/meeting will be held Saturday, 8 September, from 1830 – 2230 at Brown’s Malt Room, 425 River St. in Troy (within short walking distance from hotel). Cost of the banquet/meeting is $35.00 per person. Dinner will be buffet service with a choice of entrees, sides, beverages, and dessert. There will be a cash bar available. Please make dinner payments in advance with your registration (see registration form).
Tentative Agenda:
For updated Roundup information, visit .
Thursday, 6 September 2018
Arrival. Reunion registration at the Best Western hospitality room (located off main lobby); local packages of materials, brochures for the area, “sea stories,” and refreshments. Free time to visit various local attractions and mix with attendees. Check-in time at Best Western Franklin Square Inn is 1500, but may be earlier depending on availability.
Hospitality room open 0900 – 2300.
Friday, 7 September
AM – No special plans; free time to visit local attractions, shop, or just join us in the hospitality suite.
1000 – 1200 Optional Activity: Private showing of “The Finest Hours” the story of the S/S Pendleton rescue by the crew of CG36500, for those who “might” not have seen it yet – Hospitality Suite.
+/- 1700 Tug Boat parade passes Troy enroute Waterford, visible from riverfront behind hotel. Optional: +/- 1730 view tugs arriving at Waterford, partake in music and celebration of Day 1 of Roundup (personal trip to roundup site).
Hospitality room open 0900 – 2300
Saturday, 8 September
Throughout the day, the Farmer's Market will be at Erie Canal Lock 2. The mini-tugs will be doing their thing with antics up and down the canal and maybe even pass through the lock! Some of the tugs will be open for walk-throughs and on shore are the vendors, demonstrations, kid's activities, exhibits and more. Line-splicing and knot-tying seminars will be taking place, too. (Private trips to parking lots and shuttles).
The Caldwell Belle will provide boat rides on the Hudson and by the tugs on 45 minute tours (tickets at their boat, down by the "battery").
11:00 - 2030 Music continues in front of the visitor's center.
12:30 Line Tossing, round 1 (at the Battery)
1830 – 2230 Dinner/meeting will be held at Brown’s Malt Room, 425 River St. in Troy (within short walking distance from hotel).
2030 (or dark) Fireworks!! (May also be seen from our hotel and Brown’s!).
Hospitality room open between events and after dinner
Sunday, 21 September
Hail & farewell, clean up, and departure.
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As at past reunions, uniforms are an option and encouraged for the Dinner/Meeting on Saturday. Any active duty, retired, or veteran members are welcome to “break out the old sea bag” and attend in uniform. The Uniform of the Day will be Tropical Blue Long or appropriate prior uniform (whites/khakis). Civilian dress: casual.
We are a non – profit, 501 (c) 3 incorporated veteran’s organization. We need your help to maintain a solid treasury. Your dues and donations help us finance our Association’s business, support our reunions, assist in “up front” financing for future events and memorabilia, and our internet presence; also, to work on the recovery and restoration of Coast Guard tug archives and, if possible, vessels. Any donations to the “cause” are appreciated and are fully tax deductible!
Hope to see a great turn out in New York!
Sandy Schwaab
President, CGTA
Coast Guard Tug Association
REUNION 9, 2018
registration
MEMBER/BADGE NAME: ____________________________________________________
COMPLETE ADDRESS: _____________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
HOME PHONE: ____________________ EMAIL: _______________________
SPOUSE/GUEST NAME: ____________________________________________
TUG(S) SERVED IN/when: _______________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
RANK/RATE/RETIRED(?): ___________ UNIFORM FOR EVENTS: Y N
Dinner/Meeting Payment @ $35.00 per Number: ____ Total: _________
DONATION (If Desired) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _______________________
Make all checks [separate for dinner & donations] payable to: CG Tug Association
Please print this page, fill in the blanks, and “snail” mail the form, along with your check(s) to:
C. A. Schwaab
President, CG Tug Assoc.
10 Crowthers Pl.
Hope Valley, RI 02832
(401) 364-1004
Email: snsschwaab@
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