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27 September 2009
Here's the After Action Report from Walt Baskin following the Williamsburg Come Around:
WILLIAMSBURG, VA COME AROUND AFTER ACTION REPORT
The Come Around was held Sept. 21-27,
2009 at the American Heritage Campground in Williamsburg.
Attendees were: Firsties Walt &
Chris Baskin ’59; Joe Jaap ’60; Bob & Emma Hofford ’61; Denny & Nancy Sloan ’57; Vic & Faye Sharpe ’48; Jim & Marie Roberts ’59; Lee & Rosemary Hebbard ’53; Paul & Darline Roush ’57; Hank & Stevie Giffin ’67;
John & Bea Christensen ’57; Dave & Lynn Cannon ’53 and Joe
& Vicki Hansen ’65. Joe Jaap and Paul & Darline Roush commuted
from their Williamsburg homes to Come Around functions and Lee & Rosemary Hebbard stayed at a membership campground nearby.
Unfortunately, we had some cancellations close to come around time and lost our discount with the campground (needed at least
10 rigs).
Highlights were:
1st night: Dinner at the
campground, catered by The Olive Garden.
2nd Day: Business meeting
conducted by Walt Baskin. Main item of interest was discussion about how the RV Chapter might influence the powers that be
to improve the USNA Campground so that graduates could make use of it for attending reunions, football games, etc. Several
59ers are staying at the Fort Meade Campground for their 50th Reunion in Oct. because the USNA Campground is unsat.
Bob Hofford ’61, a Chapter member, works for the USNA Foundation in Annapolis
and has agreed to represent the Chapter in this effort to improve the USNA Campground.
The meeting was followed by a White
Elephant auction, with Jim Roberts ’59 as auctioneer. It was lively, as usual, and raised $47 for the Chapter Treasury.
The best moment was the auction of a large Navy goat decal, donated by Bob Hofford ’61 and won by Dave “Red Dog”
Cannon ’53. Dave plans to try to put it on the side of his motor home.
3rd Day: Very interesting
private tour of historic Jamestown Settlement, arranged by Joe Jaap ‘60.
4th Day: Golf outing arranged
by Joe Jaap ’60. Walt Baskin ’59 and Joe were the only participants, but enjoyed playing Joe’s home course
at Colonial Heritage.
Paul & Darline Roush ’57
hosted the group for happy hour and a wonderful Bar-B-Q dinner at their lovely home. Many
thanks to Paul & Darline!
5th Day: Tour of the Mariners’
Museum in Newport News, arranged by Bob Hofford ’61. This is a fantastic place! Our 2-hour tour only scratched the surface
of the many interesting exhibits there.
That evening we had dinner at The
Kitchen Restaurant at Powhatan Plantation. This small restaurant has a Colonial motif and serves great food!
6th Day: The Group enjoyed
happy hour and a cook-out at Joe Jaap’s home. We tried to watch the Navy-Western Kentucky football game by streaming
video from NavySports.com, but had to settle for their Game Tracker, which was better than nothing. Fortunately Navy won handily!Thanks
to Joe for hosting the event.
7th Day: Coffee and fresh
doughnuts were enjoyed before ending the Come Around and heading out.
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14 September 2009
Here is a note from Walt Baskin concerning the upcoming Come Around in Williamsburg, and following the note is the revised
POD. Please note that Walt does need some feedback for planning purposes. Enjoy !
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Attached is an updated POD. I will send it separately as text for those who have difficulty opening
it (Word Document). Primary changes are that we cancelled the Winery Tour/Lunch on Tuesday, due to few people interested.
We added a Chapter Business meeting on Tuesday, followed by a "White Elephant Auction", (conducted by Jim Roberts). We would
like to watch the Navy football game together on Sat., which is on the CBS College Sports Channel. Joe Jaap is checking
to see if he gets it at his home. Tom Monaghan '59 and his guest, Dianne Carrington, will be attending. Joe & Vicki Hansen
'65 will attend the first two days.
Attendees are: Walt & Chris Baskin '59; Bob & Emma Hofford '61; Denny & Nancy Sloan
'57; Vic & Faye Sharpe '48; Jim & Marie Roberts '59; Hank & Stevie Giffin '67; John Martin '60; John & Bea
Christensen '57; Dave & Lynn Cannon '53; Tom Monaghan '59 and Dianne Carrington; and Joe & Vicki Hansen '65, all of
whom are staying at the campground. Joe Jaap '60 and Paul & Darline Roush '57 will be staying at their homes in Williamsburg.
Anson & Janet Burlingame '65 will be staying with Joe Jaap. Lee & Rosemary Hebbard '53 will be staying at the
Thousand Trails Campground in Williamsburg.
We are leaving home 9/17, so you can contact us by e-mail or cell phone after that. Let me know
if you have any questions.
Walt Baskin '59
Revised POD
Williamsburg, VA Come Around Sept. 21-27, 2009
Plan of the Day
Campground: American Heritage RV Campground, Williamsburg, VA
(888-530-2267) Reservations under USNA RV GROUP.
Firsties: Walt & Chris Baskin; 843-290-1423-Walt; 843-290-1471-Chris; wbaskin@hargray.com
Monday, Sept. 21, 2009
Arrive at Campground
1600 Happy Hour (last names A-L provide snacks)
1800* Firsties dinner at Campground -Cost approx. $12 per person
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009
Free day for touring, shopping, relaxing, etc. (Note: Winery Tour & Lunch originally
scheduled for Tues. was cancelled as group activity due to few signups. Ask Walt if you are interested in doing this
on your own.)
1500 RV Chapter Business Meeting, followed by White Elephant Action, Jim Roberts (aka Roberts the Roamer, Auctioneer).
Don’t forget to bring any treasures that you would like to part with. Also, bring books to sell/swap.
1630 Happy Hour (last names M-Z provide snacks).
1800 Dinner on your own
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009
1300* Private tour of Jamestown Settlement, conducted by friend of Joe Jaap, cost- $10 per person.
1630 Happy Hour (last names A-L provide snacks)
1800 Dinner on your own
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009
Free day for touring, shopping, relaxing, etc.,-(except for golfers).
1000* Golf outing at Colonial Heritage Golf Course, arranged by Joe Jaap.
Cost- approx. $45, incl. cart.
1600* Happy Hour at home of Paul & Darline Roush ‘57 (wine, beer, soft drinks & snacks provided by Paul &
Darline).
1800* Bar-B-Q dinner provided by Paul and Darline Roush ‘57 at their home (cost-$15 per person, includes wine, beer,
soft drinks, snacks and dinner)
Friday, Sept. 25, 2009
1000* Car pool to Newport News, VA for 1100 tour of Mariner’s Museum, arranged by Bob Hofford, Cost is $11 per
person.
1600 Happy Hour (last names M-Z provide snacks)
1800* Dinner at “The Kitchen at Powhatan”, an upscale restaurant with 18th century atmosphere. Fixed
price menu includes soup or salad, choice of 3 entrees, choice of 2 desserts. Cost-approx. $26 per person, plus beverage,
tax and gratuity (20%). Separate billing at the restaurant. Tell Walt/Chris your menu choices in advance, so we can notify
the Restaurant.
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009
Free day for touring, shopping and relaxing.
1600 Happy Hour at Joe Jaap’s home. BYOB
1800* Dinner at Joe Jaap’s home. Cost $5 per person.
Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009
0800 Coffee and donuts, provided by Firsties.
End of Come Around!!!
* Please note that we need a head count for Monday catered dinner, Wednesday tour of Jamestown Settlement, Thursday
Golf Outing, Thursday dinner at Paul & Darline Roush’s home, Friday tour of Mariner’s Museum, Friday dinner
at “The Kitchen at Powhatan” and Saturday dinner at Joe Jaap’s home
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10 August 2009
Please check the updated POD from Walt, and please notice that he does need feedback to enable proper reservations to
be made. Following the POD is a listing of those attendees who have already been in contact with Walt.
Williamsburg, VA Come Around Sept. 21-27, 2009
Plan of the Day
Campground: American Heritage RV Campground, Williamsburg, VA
(888-530-2267) Reservations under USNA RV GROUP.
Firsties: Walt & Chris Baskin; 843-290-1423-Walt; 843-290-1471-Chris; wbaskin@hargray.com
Monday, Sept. 21, 2009
Arrive at Campground
1600 Happy Hour (last names A-L provide snacks)
1800* Firsties dinner at Campground -Cost approx. $12 per person
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009
1100* Tour of Williamsburg Winery, followed by lunch at Winery. Cost-approx. $30 per person
1600 Happy Hour (last names M-Z provide snacks)
1800 Dinner on your own
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009
1300* Private tour of Jamestown Settlement, conducted by friend of Joe Jaap, cost- $10 per person.
1630 Happy Hour (last names A-L provide snacks)
1800 Dinner on your own
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009
Free day for touring, shopping, relaxing, etc.,-(except for golfers).
1000* Golf outing at Colonial Heritage Golf Course, arranged by Joe Jaap.
Cost- approx. $45, incl. cart.
1600* Happy Hour at home of Paul & Darline Roush ‘57 (wine, beer, soft drinks & snacks provided by Paul &
Darline).
1800* Bar-B-Q dinner provided by Paul and Darline Roush ‘57 at their home (cost-$15 per person, includes wine, beer,
soft drinks, snacks and dinner)
Friday, Sept. 25, 2009
1000* Carpool to Newport News, VA for 1100 tour of Mariner’s Museum, arranged by Bob Hofford, Cost is $12 per
person.
1600 Happy Hour (last names M-Z provide snacks)
1800* Dinner at “The Kitchen at Powhatan”, an upscale restaurant with 18th century atmosphere. Fixed
price menu includes soup or salad, choice of 3 entrees, choice of 2 desserts. Cost-approx. $26 per person, plus beverage,
tax and gratuity (20%).
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009
Free day for touring, shopping and relaxing.
1600 Happy Hour at Joe Jaap’s home. BYOB
1800* Dinner at Joe Jaap’s home. Nominal cost to be determined.
Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009
0800 Coffee and donuts, provided by Firsties.
End of Come Around!!!
* Please note that we need a head count for Monday catered dinner, Tuesday tour and lunch at the Winery, Wednesday
tour of Jamestown Settlement, Thursday Golf Outing, Thursday dinner at Paul & Darline Roush’s home, Friday tour
of Mariner’s Museum, Friday dinner at “The Kitchen at Powhatan” and Saturday dinner at Joe Jaap’s
home.
Attendees: Those signed up for the come around so far are: Walt & Chris Baskin '59; Anson
& Janet Burlingame
'65 (staying with Joe Jaap); Joe Jaap '60 (staying at his
home); Jerry & Arlene McDaniel '59 (interested, but not committed
yet!); Bob &
Emma Hofford '61; Denny & Nancy Sloan '57; Vic & Faye Sharpe '48; Jim & Marie
Roberts
'59; Lee & Rosemary Hebbard '54 (staying at Thousand
Trails-Williamsburg); Paul & Darline Roush '57 (staying at
their home); Hank &
Stevie Giffin '67; John Martin '60; John & Bea Christensen '57; Bob & Carolyn
Hatcher
'54 and Dave & Lynn Cannon '53.
I need to hear from the following people about their plans to attend the
various functions: Burlingames; McDaniels;
Hoffords; Roushes; Martin;
Hatchers; and Cannons. I will collect checks from everyone when you arrive and
will try to
be flexible, in case you change your mind later.
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10 July 2009
Received from Walt Baskin this date, more information on the Williamsburg Come Around, and following the letter is a
revised POD. Please check it out.
Attached is an updated POD for the Williamsburg Come Around reflecting
Thursday happy hour and dinner at the home
of Paul & Darline Roush '57 instead
of a pot luck dinner. Paul and Darline are providing everything, including
beer,
wine, soft drinks, Bar-B-Q, salads, desserts, etc. from a reknowned
local restaurant as they have done for years for various
class of '57
functions. The cost is $15 per person. Thanks to Paul & Darline for organizing
this!
Darline
can buy tickets to Colonial Williamsburg at a discount ($34.50 for a
2-day pass). This is a good deal for non-retired
military people. The same
2-day pass for military personnel at ITT offices costs $30.75. When you have a
chance, I
would like to know what, if any passes you need (Colonial
Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, Water Country, Yorktown/Jamestown,
etc.) and your
status (military retiree or civilian), so I can explore the best way for you
to get your passes.
The
POD is a Word document. Some of you have not been able to open it, so I
will send a separate e-mail that includes the
POD in the body of the e-mail.
I still need feedback from everyone about your plans to participate in the
various
activities.
Thanks,
Walt
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Revised POD:
Williamsburg, VA Come Around Sept. 21-27, 2009
Plan of the Day
Campground: American Heritage RV Campground, Williamsburg, VA
(888-530-2267) Reservations under USNA RV GROUP.
Firsties: Walt & Chris Baskin; 843-290-1423-Walt; 843-290-1471-Chris; wbaskin@hargray.com
Monday, Sept. 21, 2009
Arrive at Campground
1600 Happy Hour (last names A-L provide snacks)
1800* Firsties dinner at Campground -Cost approx. $12 per person
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009
1100* Tour of Williamsburg Winery, followed by lunch at Winery. Cost-approx. $30 per person
1600 Happy Hour (last names M-Z provide snacks)
1800 Dinner on your own
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009
1300* Private tour of Jamestown Settlement, conducted by friend of Joe Jaap, cost- $10 per person.
1630 Happy Hour (last names A-L provide snacks)
1800 Dinner on your own
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009
Free day for touring, shopping, relaxing, etc.,-(except for golfers).
1000* Golf outing at Colonial Heritage Golf Course, arranged by Joe Jaap.
Cost- approx. $45, incl. cart.
1600* Happy Hour at home of Paul & Darline Roush ‘57 (wine, beer, soft drinks & snacks provided by Paul &
Darline).
1800* Bar-B-Q dinner provided by Paul and Darline Roush ‘57 at their home (cost-$15 per person, includes wine, beer,
soft drinks, snacks and dinner)
Friday, Sept. 25, 2009
Free day for touring, shopping, relaxing
1600 Happy Hour (last names M-Z provide snacks)
1800* Dinner at “The Kitchen at Powhatan”, an upscale restaurant with 18th century atmosphere. Fixed
price menu includes soup or salad, choice of 3 entrees, choice of 2 desserts. Cost-approx. $26 per person, plus beverage,
tax and gratuity (20%).
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009
Free day for touring, shopping and relaxing.
1600 Happy Hour at Joe Jaap’s home. BYOB
1800* Dinner at Joe Jaap’s home. Nominal cost to be determined.
Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009
0800 Coffee and donuts, provided by Firsties.
End of Come Around!!!
* Please note that we need a head count for Monday catered dinner, Tuesday tour and lunch at the Winery, Wednesday
tour of Jamestown Settlement, Thursday Golf Outing, Thursday dinner at Paul & Darline Roush’s home, Friday dinner
at “The Kitchen at Powhatan” and Saturday dinner at Joe Jaap’s home.
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5 July 2009
Here's the prospective POD from Walt Baskin for the Williamsburg Come Arond in September:
Williamsburg, VA Come Around Sept. 21-27, 2009
Plan of the Day
Campground: American Heritage RV Campground, Williamsburg, VA
(888-530-2267) Reservations under USNA RV GROUP.
Firsties: Walt & Chris Baskin; 843-290-1423-Walt; 843-290-1471-Chris; wbaskin@hargray.com
Monday, Sept. 21, 2009
Arrive at Campground
1600 Happy Hour (last names A-L provide snacks)
1800* Catered Dinner at Campground -Cost approx. $12 per person
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009
1100* Tour of Williamsburg Winery, followed by lunch at Winery. Cost-approx. $30 per person
1600 Happy Hour (last names M-Z provide snacks)
1800 Dinner on your own
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009
1300* Private tour of Jamestown Settlement, conducted by friend of Joe Jaap, cost- $10 per person.
1630 Happy Hour (last names A-L provide snacks)
1800 Dinner on your own
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009
Free day for touring, shopping, relaxing, etc.,-except for golfers.
1000* Golf outing at Colonial Heritage Golf Course, arranged by Joe Jaap.
Cost- approx. $45, incl. cart.
1600 Happy Hour (last names M-Z provide snacks)
1800 Pot Luck Dinner at Campground
Friday, Sept. 25, 2009
Free day for touring, shopping, relaxing
1600 Happy Hour (last names A-L provide snacks)
1800* Dinner at “The Kitchen at Powhatan”, an upscale restaurant with 18th century atmosphere. Fixed
price menu includes soup or salad, choice of 3 entrees, choice of 2 desserts. Cost-approx. $26 per person, plus beverage,
tax and gratuity (20%).
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009
Free day for touring, shopping and relaxing.
1600 Happy Hour at Joe Jaap’s home. BYOB
1800* Dinner at Joe Jaap’s home. Nominal cost to be determined.
Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009
0800 Coffee and donuts, provided by Firsties.
End of Come Around
* Please note that we need a head count for Monday catered dinner, Tuesday tour and lunch at the Winery, Wednesday
tour of Jamestown Settlement, Thursday Golf Outing, Friday dinner at “The Kitchen at Powhatan” and Saturday dinner
at Joe Jaap’s home.
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24 June 2009
Anyone interested in participating in this Come Around, please contact Walt Baskin ASAP
and also make reservations at the Campground (American Heritage RV Campground,Williamsburg, 1-888-530-2267, Ask for Jenni
and tell her you are in the USNA RV GROUP.)
Christy and Joe Jaap had planned to host the Williamsburg Come Around in Sept. When Christy died
suddenly, Chris and I volunteered to take over as Firsties for this Come Around, since it wasn't appropriate for Joe to have
to deal with it. So far, the following people are signed up: the Baskins, Joe Jaap, Hendersons, Roberts, Sloans, Sharpes and
Giffins. Also the Burlingames, who will probably stay locally, and the Hebbards, who will be in the area at Thousand Trails
and plan to participate some. Before spending a lot of time making elaborate plans, I
need to know who is interested in coming to Williamsburg as soon as possible! Chris & I have been to Williamsburg
many times and enjoy coming back a lot. In addition to the usual things, e.g., daily happy hours, pot luck dinner one night,
occasional restaurant meals, golf outing, etc., I suggest that people interested in touring invest in a multi-day pass for
Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, Yorktown Victory Center, Jamestown, etc. (There are several types of passes that cover
different numbers of days and different combinations of attractions, depending on each person's interests. Just google Colonial
Williamsburg to check out the kinds of passes that are available and the cost. Military retirees can probably get passes from
MWR at one of the bases in the area. I'll check this out soon). Spending a week in Williamsburg lets people spend a few hours
a day touring (or none, if they want to take it easy). There is a lot of information about Colonial Williamsburg and the other
attractions on line and discounts are available for ticket purchases on line. I expect to schedule a group tour and lunch
at the Williamsburg Winery ($28 per person). Chris & I will be away from home til mid-August, so use e-mail or cell phone
to contact us after June 27.
Walt Baskin '59
843-705-9050-home
843-290-1423-cell
wbaskin@hargray.com"
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12 February 2009
Here's some information from Joe Jaap regarding the proposed Come Around for September 2009:
I have checked with the campground where we held a come around a few years ago. Most were pleased with the campground.
If we have 10 or more rigs the rate is $35/ night and use of community rooms is free. If less than 10 rigs probably not a
go. We would be one rig.
We would do first dinner at our house (10 minute ride), potluck and happy hours in the community
building, dinner at a local restaurant and or at our clubhouse in our compound. Since I work at Busch Gardens I should be
able to get discount tickets for those interested in going. Many other things to do in and around Williamsburg.
Probably
would schedule one or two events and provide a list of things people can do on their own.
Dates: Sept 21 to Sept 28, 2009
American Heritage RV Campground, Williamsburg
1-888-530-2267
When making reservations
tell Jenni you are in the USNA RV group
$35 per night full hook up.
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