AREA 2 CHAPTERS/NAVY LEAGUE JOIN FORCES FOR SUCCESS

According to an event advertising flyer, “MOAA DAY ON THE HORNET is a special event for the mutual benefit and enjoyment of all members of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA). It is a whole day of exciting activities (lunch included) tailored to providing you, along with your family & friends, with a memorable experience with fellow MOAA members aboard the very historic aircraft carrier, USS HORNET MUSEUM – a National Historic Landmark.”

The Navy League has announced that it will work with MOAA for the benefit of both organizations.

Date: Friday, 8 August 2008

Location/Contact: Aboard USS Hornet Museum (Telephone: (510) 521-8448) moored at the former Naval Air Station, Alameda, California. For directions, click on: http://www.uss-hornet.org/visitor_info/index.html, then click on http://www.uss-hornet.org/visitor_info/index.html; at the bottom of the page (or use other sources). For more Event information, including requests for late reservations, contact Steve Barber at (650) 525-1282.

According to Phelps Hobart, “Though it is not a NLUS event it is added to our PCR-NLUS Calendar.
Special note, payments received after 13 July may be returned if the event is fully booked.”

Vice Admiral Norb Ryan, USN (Ret.), Executive Director, Military Officers Association of America, has been invited.

One prominent guest speaker is Chris Michael, founder of Military.com, 10,000,000 subscribers. He is a former USN flight officer and serves as a director of the Naval Institute.

“I suspect we will be permitted to have a NLUS information table,” Phelps added. Itinerary:
10:00 - 10:30 am Arrive and check in
10:30 - 12:30 am Docent-led tours of ship
12:30 - 1:30 pm Catered luncheon on Hanger Deck
1:30 - 2:15 pm Dignitaries and Guest Speaker’s Remarks
2:15 - 5:00 pm Self-guided tour of ship. Depart ship when desired

Guest Speaker: Christopher (Chris) Michel: Founder of Military.com, the largest military and veteran membership organization - 10,000,000 members http://www.military.com; former Naval Flight Officer, member Board of Directors of the U.S. Naval Institute, Life MOAA member. Chris is a dynamic speaker whose remarkable career focuses on improving pay, benefits, treatment, and overall care of all military personnel.

Parking/Handicap: Unlimited free parking close to ship. Hornet Hanger Deck is handicap accessible from the pier. Luncheon, restrooms & many displays are on the Hanger Deck. Rest of the ship is not handicap accessible.

Price: $25.00 per person (Checks only - Please no cash, as no receipts will be issued). No age restrictions or discounts. Payments received after July 13, 2008, may be returned, if this Event is fully booked. Call first before making any late reservations.

Reservation Form:
Reservations must be received by Sunday, 13 July 2008
To submit your reservation:

1) Cut out this Reservation Coupon along the dotted line.
2) PRINT: A) Names of ALL attendees; B) MOAA Chapter Affiliation (if any); and C)
Contact Phone Number.
3) Enclose $25.00 per attendee. Make check payable for total amount to MOAA
Hornet Event.
4) Mail your payment and completed Reservation Coupon before Sunday, 13 July 2008,
to: Steve Barber, 950 Shoreline Dr, San Mateo CA 94404-2023

A) First and Last Names of all Attendees (List additional names on back):_______________________________________

B) MOAA chapter you are affiliated with:____________________________

C) Contact Phone Number (include Area Code): (_____) ___________

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