USS Bergall

Although most of the guys attending would also be going on the cruise, there are some that
are unable but still want to get together... so we've decided to have a "mini" reunion
for all just prior to the Convention Cruise. (see cruise details below)

WHEN:	Ashore: September 12-15, 2007 Alaska Cruise: September 15-22
WHERE:	Hampton Inn & Suites Bremerton, WA 150 Washington Avenue Bremerton, Washington 98337 Tel: +1-360-405-0200 Fax: +1-360-405-0618
WHO:	All officers, crewmembers, wives and family of the SS 320, SSN 667 and S_324 and families and friends of shipmates who are "Resting Their Oars" are also always welcome.
HOSPITALITY SUITE:	The Bergall Hospitality Suite was near the lobby in the KITSAP ROOM With crew, family and friends bringing sea stories and liberty lies to share and enjoy.
BERGALL FAMILY DINNER	We had a great Bergall Family Dinner during the reunion in Bremerton. When: Thursday 13 September 2007 at 1730 at Anthony's (just a short walk from the hotel).
SPECIAL EVENTS:	Wednesday 12 Sept. Kitsap Room; Shipmates and family arrive Thursday 13 Sept. 1200 Board bus to Naval Undersea Museum in front of Hampton Inn (folks may desire eating an early lunch) 1300 Tour of the Naval Undersea Museum (NUM) SSGN power point presentation by CDR Terry Takats, former CO, USS Michigan (SSGN-727), and SSN-667 shipmate, CMDCM(SS) Wayne Lassiter, COB, USS Michigan SSGN-727 (approximately 20 minutes) followed by, a "Behind the Scenes" tour of NUM, hosted by John Clear EMC (SS) USN Ret. 1730 Bergall Family “Sunset Dinner” at “Anthony's” Following dinner at Anthony's: "Reflections on early Bergall SSN-667" with our first CO, Capt. Billy F. Tally in the Kitsap Room Friday 14 Sept. 0830 Board bus to tour USS Ohio (SSGN-726) 1100 Bergall Association Annual Meeting 1800 or so: Pizza Night in the Kitsap room. Saturday 15 September Final Ashore Reunion morning. Bon Voyage to those sailing on the USSVI Alaska Cruise

Seattle/Alaska Convention Cruise Details USSVI 2007 Convention Schedule, Sept 15-22

Saturday, Sep 15

1130 Start boarding

1515 Mandatory lifeboat drill

Hospitality rooms open until 2300 (Crow’s Nest, Lido Pool Bar, Sea View Bar, Sports Bar)

Sunday, Sep 16 AT Sea

0800-0900 Church Services-Queen’s Lounge

0900-1200 BOD and Charitable Foundation meeting-Erasmus Library

0900-1700 Vendor rooms open (Hudson, Half Moon and Stuyvesant rooms)

1100-2300 Hospitality rooms open (Crow’s Nest, Lido Pool Bar, Sea View Bar, Sports Bar)
1200 Nautilus Reunion Luncheon-Lido Restaurant
1200 Segundo Reunion Luncheon-Lido Restaurant
1300-1430 “Beneath the Surface” presentation by Bill Lightfoot (Author)-Vista Lounge
1430-1600 ISA-USA open house-Crow’s Nest

Monday, Sep 17 Juneau

0730-0930 Holland Club breakfast-Vista Dining Room upper level-speaker: Joe Buff (Author)
0900-1200 Vendor rooms open (Hudson, Half Moon and Stuyvesant rooms)
1100-2130 Liberty in Juneau
1100-2300 Hospitality rooms open (Crow’s Nest, Lido Pool Bar, Sea View Bar, Sports Bar)

Tuesday, Sep 18 Scenic Cruising and Hubbard Glacier

0730-0930 Base Commanders breakfast-Vista Dining Room upper level
0800-0930 Subvet’s business meeting-Queen’s Lounge
0900-1700 Vendor rooms open (Hudson, Half Moon and Stuyvesant rooms)
0930-1000 Tolling of the Boats-Vista Lounge
1100-1600 Hubbard Glacier viewing
1100-2300 Hospitality rooms open (Crow’s Nest, Lido Pool Bar, Sea View Bar, Sports Bar)
1400 Bremerton Base hosted beer bash- Crow’s Nest and Lido Pool Bar

Thursday, Sep 20 - Ketchikan
0700-1300 Liberty in Ketchikan
1100-2300 Hospitality rooms open (Crow’s Nest, Lido Pool Bar, Sea View Bar, Sports Bar)
1400-1600 Ladies High Tea-Vista Dining Room- speaker: Capt. Sandra Smith (USN Ret.)
1400-1700 Vendor rooms open (Hudson, Half Moon and Stuyvesant rooms)
1430-1630 Woodrow Wilson Boat Reunion and Business meeting-Erasmus Library
1700-1730 Burial at Sea

0900-1400 Vendor rooms open (Hudson, Half Moon and Stuyvesant rooms)
0930-1130 Annual Business meeting-Vista Lounge
1100-2300 Hospitality rooms open (Crow’s Nest, Lido Pool Bar, Sea View Bar, Sports Bar)
1130 “Diesel Boats Forever” Tribute and Luncheon-Vista Lounge
1300-1400 BOD meeting-Erasmus Library
1400-1500 Mandatory Disembarkation talk-Vista Lounge lower level
1600-1800 Farewell Awards Ceremony-Vista Lounge-speaker: Col. William Reeder (USA Ret)
1800-2400 Liberty in Victoria BC