86th FRA & 81st LAFRA NATIONAL CONVENTION OCTOBER 2013 Chattanooga Choo-Choo Hotel Chattanooga, Tennessee

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1 86th FRA & 81st LAFRA NATIONAL CONVENTION OCTOBER 2013 Chattanooga Choo-Choo Hotel Chattanooga, Tennessee % Chair: PRPSE Jerry Brice gtbrice@gmail.com Co-chair: PRPSE Jean Smith 119@bellsouth.net Secy & Outings: Jack Fogel fogeljack@gmail.com Tres: Kent Walker htcwalker@yahoo.com Booster Roll: Alan Hayes rdaysl 14406@aol.com Journal: PRPSE Mildred Brice mbbrice62@gmail.com Meals: Jane Walker jmwalker@bellsouth.net Hospitality: Ken O'Connor The Shipmates and Ladies of the Tennessee Caucus of Branches and Units extends a warm invitation to all members to attend the 2013 National Convention of the FRA and LAFRA at the Chattanooga Choo- Choo Hotel, 1400 Market St, Chattanooga, TN October, Come and experience our renowned southern hospitality! Room Rates are $89.00 per night. Railcars are $ All rail cars have queen beds and some also have a trundle bed. There are very few suites available during the Convention time frame. Contact the reservations desk to inquire about suites Current state and local tax is 9.25% and hotel/motel Tax is 8%. Rates are good three days before and three days after the convention. There is plenty of FREE parking YOU WELL SEE A S5.00 CHARGE ON YOUR CONFIRMATION FOR PARKING. THIS IS A GLITCH IN THEIR SYSTEM. MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO CHARGES FOR PARKING ON YOUR BELL WHEN YOU CHECK OUT. Call to make reservations. Reservations should be made as early as possible but must be made not later than 22 September, Reservations after this date will be on an as available basis. Handicap rooms are available and especially these reservations should be NEWSLETTER FOUR made early. Irons and Ironing boards & coffee makers are located in each room. Refrigerators are available for a charge of SI5.00 per day. There is no charge after the 5th day. A beauty parlor is located in the same block as the hotel (across the street). Chattanooga is served by Allegiant, American, Delta and US Air and the hotel has complimentary shuttle service. Please give the hotel your flight # and date when you make your reservation or as soon thereafter as possible and arrange transportation. The downtown shuttle service is located right next to the hotel. This is a FREE service that will get you to all downtown businesses and restaurants. If there is enough interest, a shopping trip to one of the largest malls in Tennessee will be arranged on Monday or Tuesday. Anyone that requires oxygen service should make arrangements through their local supplier to make sure there is a dealer in Chattanooga. We have made tentative arrangements for a golf outing on Monday 14 October. If you are interested please Jerry Brice (gtbrice@gmail.com). The October weather in Chattanooga can be variable. (Cold and rainy to warm and sunny.) Chattanooga has no passenger railroad service. 1-75, 1-59 and 1-24 are the major highways that serve Chattanooga.

2 DRIVING DIRECTIONS 1. To get to Chattanooga from the west - Take 1-40 to Tennessee 840 (this is a controlled access, 4 lane highway), then South on 1-24 to Chattanooga. Take exit 178, keep left on the ramp and go to the stop sign Turn left, go through the flashing traffic signal to the stop sign and turn left. You are now on Market St. Stay on Market until you come to the Choo-Choo. 2. To get to Chattanooga from the North (Central) take 1-65 or 1-24 to Nashville and proceed as described in (1) previously. 3. To get to Chattanooga from the Southwest take I-10 to Mobile then 1-59 to 1-24 (East) then proceed as described in (1) previously. 4. To get to Chattanooga from the North (East) take 1-81 and 1-40 to Knoxville. Then take 1-75 South to Chattanooga. Then Take 1-24 (West) to exit 178 (Market St North). Stay on Market until you come to the Choo-Choo on the right. 5. To get to Chattanooga from the South take 1-75 North to 1-24 (West) and proceed as described in (4) above. CONVENTION SCHEDULE Subject to change Tuesday, Oct 15 Registration: FRA/LAFRA & ERA Educational Foundation Board 1000 PRP BOD Breakfast (closed) 1300 FRA/ Auxiliary Pre-convention NBOD meeting Wednesday, Oct PNC Breakfast 0730 New Convention Attendees Orientation Registration: FRA/LAFRA & Joint Opening Ceremonies 1130 FRA/Auxiliary PNP Luncheons (closed) 1130 FRA/Auxiliary RP/RP/Elect, VP Luncheons (closed) 1300 FRA/Auxiliary First Business Sessions 1630 FRA leadership training 1830 Welcome Aboard-1950s Sock Hop 2 Thursday, Oct 17 Registration: FRA/LAFRA FRA PRP Breakfast (closed) 0800 FRA Committee Meetings 0900 LAFRA Second Business Session 1130 Auxiliary PRP Luncheon (Closed) Off site activities SEE FOLLOWING Friday, Oct 18 Registration: FRA/LAFRA FRA Second Business Session 0810 Senior Enlisted Leadership Panel 1015 LAFRA Third Business Session 1130 Auxiliary NP Luncheon (Open) 1300 FRA/Auxiliary Business Sessions 1630 FRA Leadership Training Saturday, Oct 19 Registration: FRA/LAFRA FRA/Auxiliary Business Sessions 1400 Installation Rehearsal 1700 Incoming Officer Photographs 1800 FRA/Auxiliary Installation of Officers 1930 Convention Banquet and Ball PLEASE NOTE THAT THURSDAY AFTERNOON, OCT 17 HAS BEEN SET ASIDE FOR ACTIVITIES OF YOUR CHOICE. SEE NEXT PAGE 3 FOR ACTIVITIES ARRANGED BY YOUR CONVENTION COMMITTEE. WE WILL HAVE ADDITIONAL BROCHURES AND INFORMATION AVAILABLE IF YOU DESIRE TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS IN ADDITION TO, OR IN LIEU OF, OUTINGS SHOWN ON THE NEXT PAGE. THE WELCOME ABOARD THEME WILL BE A 1950'S SOCK HOP. BRING YOUR FAVORITE 50'S ATTIRE AND JOIN IN THE FUN. PERIOD ATTIRE NOT REQUIRED BUT CERTAINLY ENCOURAGED.

3 1300: Chattanooga Ducks Tour: Pick up in front of building one. Drive through downtown, go on the river, view the waterfront, circle Maclellan Island (National Conservancy and return to the hotel. Cost - $ : Incline Railway trip: Bus pick up in front of building one for transport to St Elmo station (lower). On arrival at the upper station you can visit the battles for Chattanooga Museum, visit point park or some of the shops in the area. Take the return trip to the lower station & bus pick up for return to hotel. Cost: $ : Dinner cruise on the Southern Belle. Prime Rib or Chicken Wisconsin (Chicken Breast prepared with five cheeses), Salad, potatoes, mixed veggies, tea, water & dessert Cash bar on board. Bus pick up and return in front of building one. Cost: $37.00 Time constraints would not allow us to schedule other tours. We tried to schedule what we could and get everyone back to the hotel and get ready for the dinner cruise. For more info go to: wwwdiscoversceniccity.com or ACTIVITIES RESERVATION FORM Chattanooga Ducks Tour Number Atteuding X $16.50 = $ Incline Railway Trip Dinner Cruise Number Attending Number Attending X $14.00= $_ X $37.00 = $_ Total Payment Enclosed $_ MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: 2013 FRA/LAFRA NATIONAL CONVENTION RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE NOT LATER THAN 5 OCTOBER Mail to: Jack Fogel 149 Laurel wood Lane Crossville, TN THIS FORM IS NOT TO BE USED FOR MEALS RESERVATIONS 3

4 Booster Roll Branch/Unit Please send $ 0.25 per name or more if you think your Branch/Unit is worth it. Please mark with an # names listed that are 50 year members. Please mark with a * names listed that are Life Members. Amount Enclosed $ Mail To: Allen Hayes 1066 Talon Drive Columbia, TN MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO: 2013 FRA/LAFRA NATIONAL CONVENTION BOOSTER ROLLS, JOURNAL ADS AND MEALS RESERVATIONS BOOSTER ROLLS AND JOURNAL ADS MUST RECEIVED NOT LATER THAN 16 SEPTEMBER, 2013 JOURNALADS ALL ADS MUST BE CAMERA READY Full Page $ Half Page $80.00 Quarter Page $45.00 Eighth Page $25.00 Business Card $20.00 Back Cover $ Inside Back Cover $ Amount Enclosed $ Mail To: PRPSE Mildred Brice 4622 Tennessee Ave Chattanooga, TN 37409

5 Tuesday, 15 October 2013 FRA PRP BOD Breakfast Chilled Tropicana Pure Premium Orange Juice Freshly Brewed 100% Arabica Coffee Fluffy Scrambled Eggs Crisp Bacon and Country Sausage Links Skillet Browns Buttermilk Biscuits and Assorted Jellies FRA PNC Breakfast Chilled Tropicana Pure Premium Orange Juice Freshly Brewed 100% Arabica Coffee Fluffy Scrambled Eggs Crisp Bacon and Country Sausage Links Skillet Browns Buttermilk biscuits with Assorted Jellies FRA/LAFRA PNP Luncheon (Closed) FRA/LAFRA RP, RP Elect, RVP Luncheon (Closed) Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich Marinated breast of chicken with bacon, lettuce, tomato and American cheese on a corn-dusted Kaiser roll. Served with redskin potato salad Water, Coffee, Tea Dessert - Key Lime Pie FRA PRP Breakfast (Closed) Chilled Tropicana Pure Premium Orange Juice Freshly Brewed 100% Arabica Coffee Fluffy Scrambled Eggs Crisp Bacon and Country Sausage Links Skillet Browns Buttermilk Biscuits with Assorted Jellies If you have special dietary needs please contact Jerry Brice as soon as possible at (423) We will make every effort to satisfy your needs. LAFRA PRP Luncheon (Closed) Pecan Chicken Salad All white meat chicken salad served with colorful arrangement of fresh fruit. Topped with roasted pecans and oranges. Water, Coffee, tea Dessert - Caramel Apple Granny Smith Torte Friday, 18 October 2013 LAFRA National Presidents Luncheon (open) Grilled Chicken Alfredo Tender Charbroiled Breast of Chicken, topped with a creamy Alfredo sauce; Garnished with fresh tomatoes and green onions. Tossed Salad Water, Coffee, Tea Dessert - Amaretto Biscotti Torte Saturday, 19 October 2013 FRA/LAFRA Inaugural Ball and Banquet Steak Au Poivre Charbroiled medallions of choice beef, peppercorn crusted and finished with a demi-glace sauce Breast of Chicken Marsala Tender boneless breast gently sauteed then laced with a Marsala wine sauce with julienne pancetta, portabella mushroom, tomato and scallion. Key West Tilapia Tilapia with a coconut, mango and papaya crust. Baked and topped with a sweet and spicy Caribbean glaze. Vegetarian Selection Vegetable Lasagna or Eggplant Parmesan Chef selected dish based on number desiring vegetarian. Tossed Salad, Fresh Bread and Butter, Coffee and Tea, appropriate seasonal vegetables selected by the Chef. Dessert - Apple Dumpling Tables for the Banquet will be in rounds of eight. If you desire to reserve a whole table please list all names and entree selections and attach it to the meal reservation form with a check for the whole table ($304.00)

6 MEAL RESERVATION 2013 NATIONAL CONVENTION Tuesday, 15 October 2013 For head count only Friday, 18 October 2013 Saturday 19 October 2013 #Steak # Chicken FRA PRP BOD Breakfast (Closed) #Attending X $21.00=. Welcome Aboard # Attending X SOO.OO = $00.00 FRA PNC Breakfast Closed) # Attending X S21.00 = $ FRA PNP Luncheon (Closed) # Attending X $22.00 = $ LAFRA PNP Luncheon (Closed) # Attending X $22.00 = $ FRA RP, RP Elect, RVP Luncheon (Closed) # Attending X $ $ _ LAFRA RP, RP Elect, RVP Luncheon (Closed) # Attending X $22.00 = $ FRA PRP Breakfast (Closed) # Attending X $21.00 = $ LAFRA PRP Luncheon (Closed) # Attending X $ $ LAFRA National Presidents Luncheon (Open) # Attending X $26.00 = $ FRA/LAFRA Inaugural Banquet and Ball # Attending X $38.00 = $ #Fish # Vegetarian TOTAL PAYMENT ENCLOSED $ Name Branch/Unit Phone # Mail completed form & check to: Jane Walker Make check payable to: 901 Kentucky Ave FRA/LAFRA National Convention Signal Mountain, TN FORM AND PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11 OCTOBER, 2013 THIS FORM NOT TO BE USED FOR ACTIVITIES RESERVATION

7 MOBILITY SCOOTERS We have had quite a few questions concerning rental scooters. The only place in town that we could find that rents them is Chattanooga Mobility. There is a limited number available. They will deliver them to the hotel, there phone number is (423) The hotel has golf carts that will shuttle back & forth to all scheduled meetings and events, at other times the front desk will dispatch them for your transport. TUXEDO RENTAL If you need to rent a tuxedo they are available for $39.95 (plus Tax). This includes pants, jacket, shirt, tie, cummerbund. Shoes are an additional $ If you need to rent a tux please send Jerry Brice the following measurements/sizes: Coat size Pants inseam Pants out seam Waist measurement Neck measurement Shirt sleeve length Shoe size We need the above info by 1 September, Getting this info to the provider will significantly reduce the time you will have to spend there when you go for your fitting. Each individual will be responsible for tux rental fees. Send to: Jerry Brice 4622 Tennessee Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37409