Reunion Information

Jimmy K. Polk-fish 2021 All Crews Reunion Info

It’s that time again, registration for the 2021 reunion is now live!

When: September 30th – October 3rd 2021

Where: Mt Pleasant (Charleston), SC

Current Attendees: 

Registration:

Online registration is here. 

Hotel: Comfort Inn and Suites – 196 Patriots Point Rd. Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

The hotel is reserving a block for us Sep 27 – Oct 6 2021, there are several ways to register:

  • Go to https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/SB48J6
  • Equally easy to make a reservation is go to the choicehotels.com home page & at the top click on “Groups”. It will take you to another page & scroll down to where it asks, “Already have a group code?” & put in your group’s code which are the last six letters and numbers of the link, SB48J6. Next comes up your group specific page to make a reservation.
  • Call 843-856-8817 and ask for the “USS James K Polk Veterans Association” group rate

 

Campers:  I’ve had multiple queries about camp sites, this site has a good roundup of campgrounds close to Charleston.

 

USS James K Polk Lapel Pins, patches, and command ball caps will be available at the reunion.

USS James K Polk SSBN/SSN Reunion 2021

This schedule is still being updated, more details as they become available!

  • Thursday, Sep. 30th
    • 1400: Check-in at Hospitality Suite begins
    • 2200: 50/50 Raffle winner pulled
  • Friday, Oct. 1st
    • 0800: Hospitality Suite opens
    • 2100: Games begin
    • 2200: 50/50 Raffle winner pulled
  • Saturday, Oct. 2nd
    • 0800: Hospitality Suite opens
    • 0900: JKPVA Board Meeting
    • 1000: JKPVA Annual Business Meeting in Hospitality Suite for all crew members
    • TBD: James K Polk bench dedication @ Cold War Memorial
    • 1800 – 2130: Banquet
    • 2125: 50/50 Raffle Winner Pulled
    • 2130: Banquet & entertainment concludes & Hospitality Suite re-opens
  • Sunday, Oct. 3rd
    • 0900: Muster all crew in the Hospitality Suite for cleanup and breakdown

BANQUET

This year, our banquet will by on the World War II aircraft carrier Yorktown.

The banquet will take place in Hanger Bay 1 of this historic ship.

Guest Speaker:

We have an excellent guest speaker lined up, stay tuned for more information.

Menu:

Buffet, details will provided soon