PLANNED REUNION EVENTS:

A TACAMO SURVIVORS “On the Road Again” reunion is being planned for the weekend of October 9th, 2009 (weekend of Columbus Day holiday) in Millington, TN, north of Memphis. Memphis is considered the “Home of the Blues” and the “Birthplace of Rock ‘n Roll.”  Also the home of great BBQ, and of course Elvis!  Millington (25 miles north of Memphis) is the home of the thriving Naval Support Activity Mid-South (formerly NAS Millington and the Naval Air Technical Training Center).  "Navy Mid-South Base Map"

Friday, Oct. 9th
EVENT: Welcome/Ice Breaker
• Pupu’s/beer/wine/soft drinks 
@ Attu Manor, NSA Mid-South
TIME: 1600–1900
AttuManor
Evening Event:
Memphis “Beale Street” Pub Crawl
TIME: 1900 departure – 2330 return
(Charted bus transportation to and from)

registeration shuttle
beale


Saturday, October 10th                                            
Morning Events:
Golf
“Get Your Game On” Golf Tournament (for those interested)
TIME: 0900 start - till 1430 (approx.)  Orgill Park Golf Course, http://www.orgillpark.com/about.html
Directions/Location

 Orgillpark
OR
"Rock & Roll Tour"
•Tickets at a discounted price. 
•TIME: 0900 departure –1400 return •(Transportation to and from by chartered bus)

registeration shuttle
Graceland Mansion gracelad
 & Sun Studios Tour
sun



Main Event:

Catered Southern BBQ Dinner Buffet 
@ Historic Attu Manor
NSA Mid-South
"Navy Mid-South Base Map"

TIME: 1700–2100
registeration
 AttuManor
• Other beverages can be brought to the premises as well.
There will be a couple of coolers already set up and stocked with various beverages.


Late Evening Event:
RJ's
Entertainment and fun at
RJ’s Sports Bar & Grill 
120 Quinton Munford, TN
"Just North of Millington"

Time: 2100 to ????
Russ
Owned by Russ Johnson, former VQ-3 ACS 
 Russ Johnson, RMCM retired (VQ3/4/NAMTRADET 1079) and his son, Eric, own a restaurant and sports bar located just 5 miles north of Millington.  Not only great food, but also fantastic Memphis musical talent and more.
 
 TACAMO Survivors!!
1st drink is free 

For more info:   www.rjsmunford.com


Sunday, October 11th                                                       
EVENT: Sunday Brunch Buffet Helmsman Club, NSA Mid-South
TIME: 1130–1300

registeration
 Helsmanclub


Lodging Information
hampton
!! PRICE REDUCED !!

Hampton Inn & Suites Millington

8838 Highway 51 North, Millington, Tennessee, USA 38053 Tel: +1-901-872-4435 

A room block for the Tacamo Survivors Reunion has been reserved. The special reunion rates: $85/ Single or Double Rooms & $90 Suite, plus tax. These rates are valid from October 9, 10 & 11. Please mention the reunion when registering.


lake
Please call 901-876-5215 for cabin reservations
Per Night Cost:
  • Active duty: $60.00
  • Other            $80.00

Meeman Shelby has six two-bedroom vacation cabins situated along the shore of Poplar Tree Lake in a heavily wooded section of the park. These cabins are completely equipped for housekeeping and food preparation. Linens are provided. Cabins can accommodate six people, and are equipped with a VCR, television and linens. Kitchens are fully equipped, there is a fireplace and wood is furnished during the winter months. There is a double bed and two twin beds in each cabin along with two roll-out beds.

cabins


DATE: Monday, October 12th
For those staying over until Monday, there are options of going to the Tunica, MS casino’s, going to see a movie, or other attractions (see list below).  You may also ask one of the reunion hosts for more details/directions/info.
SOME OF THE AREA ATTRACTIONS/THINGS TO DO IN THE MEMPHIS AREA:
  • Beale Street (downtown Memphis) – home of the blues
  • Main Street Trolley Loop (downtown Memphis)
  • Memphis Botanical Gardens (Midtown)
  • IMAX Theater and Pink Palace Museum (Midtown Memphis)*
  • Memphis Zoo (nice – Midtown Memphis)*
  • Gibson Guitar Factory and Rock ‘n Soul Museum (downtown Memphis)*
  • Mississippi River Gambling Casinos (Tunica, MS, approx. 30 miles south of Memphis) – Gold Strike, Horseshoe, Fitzgerald’s, Harrah’s, Sheraton and Hollywood are some of the casinos available.
  • Peabody Hotel - home of the famous Peabody ducks (downtown Memphis)
  • Civil Rights Museum (downtown Memphis)
 THINGS TO DO ON OR NEAR NSA MID-SOUTH FOR AUTHORIZED PATRONS:
  • NSA Fitness Center
  • 18-hole Glen Eagle golf course w/pro shop and “19th hole” Eagles Nest. Phone: (901) 874-5168/5262 (green fees are reasonable and vary for 18 holes based on pay grade. Carts may also be rented)
  • NEX/Package Store/Garden Shop
  • Tickets to events/attractions through MWR Information Ticket and Tours. Phone: (901) 874-5455
  • Memphis Convention & Visitors website: www.memphistravel.com


2009 Reunion Planning Committee
group For any questions, please contact any of the Planning Committee members via email:

Mike and Cheryl Vos
Gary and Mary Faith Fodor
Perry and Shelia Pena
Jim & Laurin Gallagher
Mike & Mona Besse
Russ Johnson

Not Pictured: Steve Hickle &  Charlie Wooddy 



We look forward to seeing everyone in October, ‘09