Our Annual VBOB Reunion
will convene at the Holiday Inn Airport, Pittsburgh, PA to continue with the
60th Anniversary celebration. We have arranged with the hotel
for a special rate of $89.00 per night which includes the 14% tax.
We look forward to a great reunion with a variety of activities.
The Hospitality Suite is there for you to socialize and
enjoy the many exhibits, photo books, and Battle of the Bulge memorabilia.
The Hospitality Suite hours will be posted in the lobby of the hotel.
Plenty of free parking located at the hotel for your convenience.
Registraion Fee
All who
attend the VBOB reunion must pay the registraion fee. Wreaths, name tags,
programs, table decorations, hospitality suite, etc are paid for from this
fee. The quartermaster will also be available for you to purchase VBOB
items.
♠
Wednesday, September 28th, 2005 ♠
Welcome Wine and Cheese Reception 6:30 PM –
This event is complimentary courtesy of the Holiday Inn Hotel. Featuring
Eddie Boron (a one-man orchestra) will provide the entertainment for the
evening.
♣ Diner Wednesday is on your own.
The hotel had a great restaurant, “the Bridges”, with nightly specials.
♥
Thursday, September 29th, 2005 ♥
♦ Molly’s Trolleys Pittsburgh Tour
9:30 AM 0 Enjoy a trolley ride through downtown Pittsburgh with tour guides
describing the view and loaded with tons of local trivia even the natives
don’t know. Tour includes Downtown Pittsburgh, Mt. Washington with a
one-way Duquesne Incline Ride and other local sites.
♪ Lunch at the Grand Concourse, Station
Square – Savor American cuisine amidst the splendor of the Pittsburg and
Lake Erie Railroad Station. This Historic landmark features cathedral
ceilings, original Tiffany stained glass windows and a grand staircase.
Choices: Lemon Chicken sautéed with lemon, mushrooms, and artichoke
hearts served with a Chef’s selection of seasonal starch and garden fresh
vegetables OR Fish & Chips includes French Fries, Cole Slaw and
tarter sauce. Entrees are chosen prior to event. All of the above
include hot homemade bread, a Martha’s Vineyard salad, coffee, hot tea of
fountain sodas, and a hot apple dumpling for desert. Served sit-down style.
♫ Italian Dinner and Moments to Remember
Theater Review 6:00 PM – Enjoy a luscious Italian Buffet and
after-dinner theater review featuring Broadway Show tunes and comedy skits
from Chicago, My Fair Lady, Camelot, and many more, all presented by
a renowned Pittsburgh Theater Group. It also provides Patriotic Flair with
all music for our World War II Era. (Cash Bar)
☻ Friday, September
30th, 2005
♠ Moon High School 9:30 AM – Busses
depart for Moon High School (across the road) for a Patriotic Assembly
honoring the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge.
♣ Lunch is own your own.
There are many affordable nearby restaurants and shopping malls.
♥ General Membership Meeting 2:30 PM
– Location will be posted in the lobby.
♦ Afternoon is free time for shopping
at Robinson Town Center. Touring on you own the Old Economy Village, etc.
The Front desk will help you with printed directions to many of the local
attractions.
♪ Reception 6:00 PM and Annual Battle of
the Bulge Military Banquet 7:00 PM – The Famous Pittsburgh Barbershop
Choir will be the after dinner entertainment.
♫ Saturday,
October 1st, 2005
♠ Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, Phipps
Conservatory, and Lunch at the Teutonia Mannerchor Club
– Lenzer Coach Lines will take you to the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall
in the Oakland part of Pittsburgh where the University of Pittsburgh is
located. Memorial services will be held there or at the Point (in
downtown). This will be
decided later. Then off to Phipps Conservatory for the Fall Flower Show and
Butterfly Room Exhibit.
Then we will settle down for an authentic German lunch buffet
where the staff is dressed in traditional outfits.
♣ Gateway Clipper Dinner Cruise 5:00 PM
– The Busses will leave the hotel for the docks at Station Square. Enjoy a
great time cursing the three rivers which make up Pittsburgh’s dynamic
Point, where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers form the Ohio River.
While gently relaxing on the ship, a buffet dinner will be served. There
will be a band for your listening and dining pleasure. You may also decide
to venture to the top deck or outside the first or second deck to view the
amazing sites of the city of Pittsburgh. The bus ride back to the hotel
will include night view from Mt. Washington.
♥ Sunday, October 2nd, 2005
♦ Farewell Breakfast 7:30 AM
– ‘come and say goodbye to all reunion members at a private breakfast
buffet. Don’t forget to bring your cameras for those last minute pictures.
Wine and Cheese Reception
(Compliments of Holiday Inn Hotel)
____________
FREE
____________
Thursday, September 29th,
2005:
Pittsburgh City Tour –
Molly’s Trolley *
Lunch Included * Lemon Chicken _____ Fish & Chips _____
____________
$55.00
____________
Italian Dinner & Moments to Remember *
____________
$35.00
____________
Friday, September 30th,
2005:
Moon High School – VBOB /
Student Assembly
____________
FREE
____________
Lunch on your own
Reception (Cash Bar)
Banquet – Entertainment
(Indicate preference)
Sirloin Beef #______
OR Fish #_____
____________
$40.00
____________
Saturday, October, 1st,
2005:
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial
Hall *, plus
Phipps Conservatory Flower Show*, plus
Authentic German Lunch Buffet*
____________
$55.00
____________
Gateway Clipper Dinner Cruse
____________
$55.00
____________
Sunday, October 2nd, 2005:
Farewell Breakfast
(Compliments of VBOB)
____________
FREE
____________
Total Amount Enclosed
(All taxes and gratuities included)
____________
$____________
*
See Reunion Activates Information Sheet for Details
Mail Registraion form and check payable to “ VBOB “
to:
Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge – PO Box 101418 – Arlington, VA
2210-4418 Registraion Receipt Deadline – September 2nd, 2005 – After
that date bring form with you. (Refunds for cancellations, will be honored in whole or in part,
depending on the availability of funds)
Holiday Inn
Pittsburgh Airport
8256 University Blvd – Moon Township, PA 15108-2591
412-262-3600 Ext 1164 Direct to Rose Pascal – 412-631-1344 FAX 412-262-6221
Welcome
Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge
September 28th – October 2nd, 2005
Hotel Rates
The hotel is
offering a four day window before and after the reunion dates that you may
take advantage of the many sites in the Pittsburgh area. The rate is $89.00
per night, single or double occupancy. This rate includes all taxes.
All reservations can be made by calling the Holiday Inn Pittsburgh Airport
at 412-262-3600 and saying that you are with the Veterans of the Battle of
the Bilge Group. We suggest you guarantee your reservation with a charge
card. If you have any problems making your reservation, our contact at the
hotel is Rose Pascal, and she will be glad to assist you. Her direct number
is 412-631-1344. Check-In time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM.
In the event you need to cancel your reservation, please inform the hotel at
least 48 hours prior to the day of the scheduled arrival. Reservation
requests received after August 31st will be confirmed on a space
available basis.
The Holiday Inn Pittsburgh Airport provides
complimentary shuttle to and from the Pittsburgh Airport. Courtesy phones
are in the baggage area of the airport for your convenience.
Hotel amenities: Indoor pool and hot tub, exercise facility. Gift shop filled with lots
of Pittsburgh items. Full service restaurant, and lounge. Ample FREE
parking. RV’s are welcome, however, they do not have hook-up facilities.
Sleeping
room amenities: Coffee, tea, and
decaf, with coffee makers, irons and ironing boards, hair dryer, free
internet access.
DIRECTIONS TO THE HOTEL
DIRECTIONS
FROM THE PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Exiting the airport stay in the LEFT lanes
and follow the signs for 60 South towards Pittsburgh. Follow 60 South
approximately 4 miles to Exit #3 (60 Business / Moon Twp.). Follow 60
Business North 3 miles to the second traffic light and turn RIGHT onto
University Boulevard (formerly Beers School Road). Follow University
Boulevard approximately ½ mile and the hotel will be on your LEFT.
FROM EAST Exit
Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit #57 Monroeville and follow signs toward 376West.
Take 376 West through Pittsburgh to Route
279 South/Airport. Route 376 becomes Route279 at the Fort Pitt Bridge and
Tunnel. After you go through the Fort Pitt Tunnel Route 279 becomes 22/30 and
then Route 60. At split in highway, bear to your right onto Route 60
Business/Moon, exit 3. At second light turn right onto University Boulevard
(formerly Beers School Road). Hotel is approximately ¼ mile on left.
FROM SOUTHFollow
I-79 North, and take the Airport Exit (22-30 West). Route 22-30 becomes Route
60. At split in highway, bear to your right onto Route 60 Business/Moon, exit
3. At second light turn right onto University Boulevard (formerly Beers School
Road). Hotel is approximately ¼ mile of left.
FROM NORTH
Follow
I-79 South, to Sewickley/Emsworth, Exit 66. Follow Route 65 North to the
Sewickley Bridge (3rd traffic light). Turn left onto bridge; turn
right at end of bridge onto University Boulevard (formerly Narrows Run Road).
Continue through 4 traffic lights. Hotel is on the right just past the traffic
light.
FROM WESTPA
Turnpike to Exit 1A – Take Route 60 South towards Pittsburgh. Follow to Exit 8,
Route 60 Business/Moon. Go to 4th traffic light and turn left onto
University Boulevard (formerly Beers School Road). Hotel is approximately ¼
mile on left.
Holiday Inn Airport
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
September 28th – October 2nd, 2005
Reunion Program
♠ Wednesday, September 28th,
2005 ♠
2:00PM – 5:00 PM
Registration, Headquarters Hotel, Holiday
Inn Airport
6:30PM
Welcome Wine and
Cheese Reception – This event is complimentary courtesy of the
Holiday Inn Hotel. Featuring Eddie Boron (a one-man orchestra) will
provide the entertainment for the evening.
♥ Thursday, September 29th, 2005
♥
12:00 Noon – 5:00 PM
Registration,
Headquarters Hotel, Holiday Inn Airport
9:00AM – 3:30PM
Bus departs for the
City of Pittsburgh Tour – Lunch Included
6:00PM
Italian Dinner and
Moments to Remember Theater Review
☻ Friday, September 30th, 2005 ☻
As needed
Registration,
Headquarters Hotel, Holiday Inn Airport
9:30AM – 11:00AM
Moon High School –
Busses depart for Moon High School (across the road) for a Patriotic
Assembly honoring the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge.
2:30 PM
General Membership
Meeting– Location will be posted in the lobby.
6:00PM – 7:00PM
Reception (Cash Bar)
7:00PM
Annual Banquet
♫
Saturday, October 1st, 2005
♫
As needed
Registration,
Headquarters Hotel, Holiday Inn Airport
9:30AM – 3:30PM
Soldiers and Sailors
Memorial Hall, Phipps Conservatory, and Lunch at the Teutonia
Mannerchor Club
5:00PM
Board Busses for
Gateway Clipper Dinner Cruse: Dinner Included
♥ Sunday, October 2nd, 2005 ♥
7:30 AM
♦ Farewell Breakfast–
‘come and say goodbye to all reunion members at a private breakfast
buffet. Don’t forget to bring your cameras for those last minute
pictures.
Hospitality Suite: Location and time
will be posted in the lobby
