17 - 21 September 2024

in

NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

 

 

 It is once again time to start planning on attending the

 USS AMERICA CARRIER VETERANS ASSOCIATION INC. REUNION 2024

This year we will be meeting in Norfolk, Virginia, the home port of the USS America CVA/CV 66 and staying at  the

DOUBLETREE by HILTON NORFOLK AIRPORT

1500 North Military Highway

Norfolk, VA 23502

(757) 466-8000

 

For more information on local attractions you can visit: www.visitnorfolk.com

 The special rate for the CVA, at the Doubletree is $134 per night (w/breakfast)

you must use the reservation code: 90L  when making your reservation by phone.

 The rate will be good from September 14th, thru September 24.

Coupons will be provided at check-in for your breakfast in the hotel restaurant each morning of your entire stay.

The Hotel does supply a shuttle service to and from Norfolk International Airport, as well as to restaurants, shopping and attractions within 2 miles of the Hotel. There's also an indoor pool and a fitness center, as well as a business center.

RESERVATION PROCEDURE: The most convenient way to make your room reservation is online at

DOUBLETREE HOTEL LINK This will bring you right to the reservation page for the USS America Carrier Veterans Assoc. Reunion 2024.  The hotel’s reservation department can be reached at (757) 466-8000. For those  requesting a toll free number, you may call (800) 774-1500; however, you will be serviced by a satellite office and not the hotel directly.

If you experience any problems making your reservation,

please call Debbie Bloom, Reservation Coordinator, at

(757) 457-8940 (9am-4pm M-F)

The cut off date is August 17, 2024

 

Click the button below to register for the CVA 2024 Reunion

To download the complete registration package (PDF Format) click here 

                           Don't forget your Reunion swag.

           Grab your 2024 Reunion T-shirt, tumbler, mug etc.                           

       * Save on shipping - order them now and you can pick them up from the Shipstore at the reunion

            To order, go to the Shipstore-Live tab or click the tile below to go right to the page!

                                                          Get 'em while they last!

Reunion Schedule

Tuesday Sept. 17, 2024

10:00 a.m. - Registration 

6:00 p.m. - Welcome to Norfolk, VA

Wednesday Sept. 18, 2024

09:45 a.m. - Leave hotel to Nauticus Maritime Museum

• Memorial Service on the USS Wisconsin
• After service, tour ship & museum.
  
• Lunch is on your own in the area.

4:00 p.m. - load buses for return trip to hotel.

Thursday Sept. 19, 2024

08:15 a.m. - Leave Hotel  for Brookwood Elementary School visit & Aviation Museum

• 10:30 - 12:00 p.m. - visit Brookwood Elementary 
• 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch at Sages Kitchen
  
• 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Tour Military Aviation museum

4:15 p.m. - Return to hotel

Friday Sept. 20, 2024

09:00 a.m. - CVA Business meeting

• Free Day to explore the area on your own.

6:00 p.m. - Banquet

** Attire for banquet is business casual. No t-shirts, cut-off shorts, flip-flops, etc. please! 

Saturday Sept. 21, 2024

Air Show - Oceana **

** We are currently working with the organizers to arrange seating, arrival time, etc. Please stay tuned for announcement on this when we have the information.

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*All times are subject to change and will be posted daily in the Hospitality room.

As has been the policy in the past, the hospitality room will be open all day.

The hours of the ship’s Store will vary and will be posted.

            From the President....

Fellow Shipmates;

Once again, our CVA committee has crafted a reunion package we hope will be a memorable trip for all who attend.

On Tuesday, we will hold registration in the morning and have our traditional welcome aboard buffet in the evening.

On Wednesday, we will head downtown to the Nauticus Museum and hold our memorial service onboard the USS Wisconsin. After the service you will have plenty of time to tour the ship, the museum, have lunch on your own at Waterside and see the sites around the area, like the McArthur Center.

On Thursday, we will head out to Virginia Beach to stop at Brookwood Elementary School for a visit and then proceed to Sages Kitchen/Anderson’s for lunch. Afterwards we will head to the Military Aviation Museum to tour for the afternoon.

On Friday we will have our usual business meeting, and then you are free for the day until the banquet in the evening.

Saturday, we will attend the Oceana Airshow featuring the Blue Angels. Please note, we are working with the promoters and arranging for seating.

 

Sincerely,

Tom Tramantano

President, USS America Carrier Veterans Association Inc.

The CVA is committed to making everyone’s Reunion experience a memorable one.

If you have any dietary or handicap needs, please feel free to contact the Doubeltree Coordinator, Debbie Bloom

at

(757) 457-8940 (9am-4pm M-F)

The CVA is not responsible for changes at or to any of the venues we have scheduled.