Jimmy K. Polk-fish 2018 All Crews Reunion Info
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(Please note: Refunds available if requested before 9/20/18. Ticket discount expired 8/31/18.)
Want to mail your registration? Download 2018 JKP Reunion Form and send it in!
When: Sept 27th 2018 – Sept 30th 2018
Where: Sands Ocean Club, Myrtle Beach, SC
Room Rates:
(30) Efficiencies : Rate $69.00 ++ = $84.18 a night
(5 )1 Bedrooms: Rate $109.00 ++ =$132.98 a night
(5) 2 Bedrooms: Rate $129.00 ++=$157.38 a night
++ = (Taxes and Resort fees 22%)
Call the Sands Ocean Club at 843-449-6461 and mention the James K Polk reunion Sept 27 – 30, 2018. Do not register through the their website!!! You have been warned.
Want to venture out of the Hotel? Find out what Myrtle Beach has to offer here.
USS James K Polk Lapel Pins will be available at the reunion for $5.00. To reserve yours contact us by emailing treasurer@nullussjameskpolk.org
USS James K Polk SSBN/SSN Reunion 2018
- Thursday
- 1400: Hospitality Suite opens, check-in begins
- 2200: 50/50 Raffle winner pulled
- Friday
- 0800: Hospitality Suite opens
- 2100: Games begin – Poopie suits are highly encouraged
- 2200: 50/50 Raffle winner pulled
- Saturday
- 0800: Hospitality Suite opens
- 1000: JKPVA Annual Business Meeting in Hospitality Suite for all crew members
- Election of new officers to occur during meeting
- 1800 – 1915: Cocktail Hour in the Executive Ballroom with Cash Bar
- 1915-1930: President’s remarks: Welcome, Acknowledge 1st-time reunion attendees, Acknowledge senior crew members, Tolling of the bell
- 1930 – 2015: Dinner is served
- 2015: Introduction of Guest Speaker
- 2015-2030: Guest speaker
- 2030: President announces Change in Command (presidential duties to be transferred to current VP on 01JAN2019)
- 2030-2145: Dessert, After-Dinner Drinks & Dancing
- 2155: 50/50 Raffle Winner Pulled
- 2200: Banquet & entertainment concludes & Hospitality Suite re-opens
- Sunday
- 0800: Hospitality Suite opens
- 1100: Hospitality Suites closes for breakdown
BANQUET
Guest Speaker: CAPT Seth Burton, USN
Seth Burton is a native of Huntsville, Alabama. He graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1994 from the University of Alabama in Huntsville with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Burton studied International Relations as an Olmsted Scholar at the Albert Ludwig’s University of Freiburg in Freiburg, Germany. He holds a master’s degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the United States Naval War College.
At sea, Burton served aboard USS JEFFERSON CITY (SSN 759), USS KENTUCKY (SSBN 737) and USS NEWPORT NEWS (SSN 750). He commanded USS SCRANTON (SSN 756) in Norfolk, Virginia.
Ashore, Burton served as the National Program Manager for Submarine and Nuclear Field Recruiting, Executive Officer of the Tactical Readiness Evaluation Team on the staff of Commander, Submarine Forces Atlantic Fleet, and Deployable Training Team Chief on the staff of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. His most recent assignment was Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations for Commander, Submarine Group 10. He is the Prospective Commanding Officer of the USS FLORIDA (SSGN 728).
Burton served on teams awarded the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and the Navy “E” Ribbon. He was a Vice Admiral Stockdale Award Finalist for his time in command of USS SCRANTON and recognized as the President’s Honor Graduate for the College of Naval Warfare as a Mahan Scholar at the Naval War College.
Entertainment: Dueling Pianos
Menu:
Tossed green salad w/ assorted dressings
Baby back ribs
Meat lasagna
Baked half-chicken
Creamed corn
green beans almondine
Mashed potatoes w/ gravy
Rolls
Assorted desserts
Iced tea, coffee and water