USS NAVARRO 2010 REUNION
JACKSONVILLE, FL
OCTOBER 4TH (MONDAY) – OCTOBER 7TH
(THURSDAY)
WELCOME TO JACKSONVILLE:
Jacksonville is a city with a history that began in 1562. The French founded a colony on the
banks of the St. John’s River. Three years later Spanish troops moved in and controlled the area
for the next 200 years. In 1763, Spain traded Florida to Britain for Havana. In 1783, Britain
returned Florida to Spain. Spain struck a deal with the United States in 1819 to trade Florida for
recognition of Spanish sovereignty over Texas. After this time, settles poured into the territory
and founded Jacksonville, (named after General Andrew Jackson).
Today, Jacksonville is one of Florida’s major cultural, financial, industrial, transportation and
Commercial centers. In 1996, the metropolitan area’s population passed the 1 million mark.
The City of Jacksonville has very strong military ties. The Naval Station Mayport is located here.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
After considering several possible locations for our 2010 Reunion, we selected the CLARION
AIRPORT HOTEL CONFERENCE CENTER. The Clarion Hotel is located at the Jacksonville
International Airport.
The hotel rate is $89 (plus tax) per night. Included in this is a full hot breakfast buffet. The rate
is, also, good for 3 days prior and 3 days after our reunion. For reservations, call the hotel direct
at 1-800-234-2398 or 904-741-1997. When making your reservations, ask for the “USS NAVARRO
REUNION”. Early reservations are encouraged to assist in room selections (single, double, and
handicapped). After September 4th, rooms will be on a space available basis.
The Clarion will provide a free airport shuttle. Clarion telephone number is 741-1997. The
Clarion, also, provides a free shuttle service within a 5 mile radius. A large shopping center and
over a dozen restaurants are located within this radius.
The Clarion is easily reached by automobile from I-95 (exit 393) or I-295 (exit 33). As you
approach the airport watch the overhead signs. (Stay in the left lane.) After the Florida Air
Guard exit, the Clarion will be the next exit (noted on the left side of the overhead sign). See
back of Clarion Hotel brochure.
TRANSPORTATION:
Two major interstate highways, I-95 and I-10, intersect in Jacksonville. Other major Federal and
State highways provide automobile access. Rail service is provided by Amtrack, and air travel is
provided by over a dozen major and regional carriers.
WEATHER:
The average temperature in Jacksonville for early October (high/low) is 82/66. Remember this
when packing for the trip. Hurricanes are possible, but not likely due to the location on the
East coast.
TOURS: (Brief Description) All tours are provided by Active Escapes.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 – The day starts with a two hour tour of Jacksonville, the “River City”.
The tour will trace the history of the city from the first inhabitants to modern points of interest
including the Jacksonville Veteran’s Memorial Wall. This wall lists the veterans of Duval
County that died in wartime service. We will hold our Reunion Memorial Service here.
Lunch is included in the tour and will be at Jacksonville’s Premier Riverfront Restaurant that
overlooks the Jacksonville skyline and the St. John’s River. In the afternoon, we will tour the
Anheuser-Busch Brewery. The tour offers an excellent step-by-step look at the all natural
Budweiser brewing process. Complimentary tastings will be served in the Hospitality Room.
Price for this tour is $59.00 per person.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 – A professional tour guide dressed in period costume will cover
450 years of colorful St. Augustine History. Stops include Fort Castillo de San Marco, which was
never captured in battle, and Flagler Memorial Church.
After this portion of the tour, the guide will lead us to the historic district and make some lunch
recommendations. We are on our won for lunch and shopping in St. Augustine’s unique
historic district.
Price for this tour is $50 per person.
Thursday, October 7, 2010 – We will have a two hour tour of Naval Station Mayport. Hopefully
a ship will be available for touring. Naval Station Mayport is supporting the present wars.
Lunch on the base is included in the tour.
Price for this tour is $55.00 per person.
OTHER ITEMS:
The Hospitality Room will be open for registration at noon on Monday, October 4th.
Our business meeting and auction will be on Thursday, afternoon, October 7th. Remember to
bring your auction item.
The banquet will be at 7:00 PM on Thursday. Pictures will be made prior to the banquet.
If you know of any shipmates that need to be added to our Memorial List, please let us know.
To date, we have: Roger Dystra (4-19-2009), Donald Grader (12-20-2009), Augustine Penta
(6-25-2007) and Hal E. VanNest (7/2007).
In the event that you have to cancel your reservation, your money will be returned.
With the appreciated help of (in alphabetical order) Active Escapes Tours, the Clarion Hotel,
and Visit Jacksonville, we have planned a reunion that we hope you will attend and enjoy. If
you have any questions or comments, let us know.
See you in October.
Don and Vivian Bush
214 Cumberland Lane
Rainbow City, AL 35906
Tel. No. 256-413-7295
Email: drbushrbc@aol.com
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