2011 Herzo Base National Reunion
Our 2011 Herzo Base National Reunion will be held in Northwest Philadelphia, (Conshohocken) PA from September 9-11, 2011. The hosting Hotel will be the:
Philadelphia Marriott West Hotel
111Crawford Avenue
West Conshohocken, PA19428
Make your Reservations via telephone at: 1-800-228-9290 or locally at : (610) 941-5600 and identify yourself as a Herzo Survivor. If you wish to make your reservation online, send an e-mail to Ed Geisler and he will forward the information. For Security reasons, no reservations can be made via FAX.
Wireless Internet connectivity is complimentary in the Lobby and in Shula’s 347 Grill.
Go to for a photo tour of the Marriott Hotel.
Discounted Survivor room rates are $106.92 (versus regular rate of $150-171 inclusivedepending on season and weekend demand) which includes an 8% PA Sales Tax. While not expected, if the PA Sales Tax changes before the Reunion, the room rate will changeaccordingly. The Herzo rate is available 3 days before 9/09 and 3 days after 9/11. Alimited number of handicapped rooms are available, some with roll-in showers. HandicappedSurvivor/guests, who plan to attend or think they might attend the Reunion, are urged tomake a reservation immediately, and should telephone Kadine Williams at (610) 941-5600, Ext. 6609. Please recognize you have no financial risk as your reservation can be canceled up to 24 hours prior to the first lodging date.
Self parking for guests staying in the Hotel is complimentary. The parking lot is readilyadjacent to the Hotel, and accessing the Hotel from the parking area is not complicated. Valet parking is available.
Deposit: A deposit [non-refundable at the option of the Committee (if the Reunion is held) is required in the amount of $90 double/$60 single, which covers 2 Drink Tickets per person, Reception, Sunday Breakfast, and an updated Herzo Directory.
Itinerary in Brief:
9/09/2011
Noon to 5:00 PM - Reception
6 - 6:45 PM - Social
6:46 - 10:30 PM -Banquet
9/10/2011
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM – Tour of Philadelphia (details below)
In Mid-July to early August, we may revisit the possibility of a dinner cruisewith thosewhohave signed up to attend the Reunion. Whether this happens or not will depend on expressions of interest and Cruise Line availability and Pricing as determined at that time.
9/11/2011
8 - 10:30 Breakfast
Reception:Where it all starts! Check in and get your Name Badge, a 2011 Herzo Directory, Final Itinerary, Drink Tickets, Raffle Tickets, Visitor Welcome Bag, List of area restaurants, etc. Then renew friendships, make new ones, eat some large pretzels, enjoy a variety of drinks, and watch the Herzo CD showing pictures from Herzo and events along the way.
Banquet: The cost of the dinner buffet (including fish, chicken, and beef) will be $40 and includes a 21% Service Charge and 8% PA Sales Tax. If you desire a vegetarianentree or a diabetic dessert, please note same on the sign-up form.
TOURof PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL & CULTURAL PHILADELPHIANATIONALCONSTITUTIONCENTER
History comes alive as we walk in the footsteps of our Founding Fathers along brick walkways and cobblestone streets in Penn’s “Green CountryTowne,” Philadelphia. This city, which served as the capital of the colony of Pennsylvania, the capital of Colonial America, and the Federal capital from 1790-1800, has a history that is unrivaled in America. In an area known as “America’sMost Historic Square Mile,” we visit or pass such sites as Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed;The Liberty Bell, America’s most cherished artifact now housed in a new Pavilion with interesting displays regarding the bell’s history, Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest continuously occupied residential street in America, Betsy Ross House, Quaker seamstress who legend maintains made our first flag & whose home is an excellent example of an 18th c. working class residence; & Christ Church, Anglican church founded in 1695 where many of the founding fathers worshiped.
Lunch will be on your own at the Food Court of the BourseBuilding.
Your tour will also include a driving overview of downtown Philadelphia including the Penn’s Landing area along the Delaware waterfront, the charming 18th centuryneighborhood of Society Hill to see its many mansions, churches, cemeteries and gardens, City Hall, which is the largest municipal building in the U.S.,& the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, referred to as the “Champs Elysees of America.”
One of the highlights of the day will be a visit to the newNationalConstitutionCenter. “We, the People” is the preamble of the document establishing a system of government which has enabled the U.S. to flourish into the most successful republic in history.Washington called it a “miracle” and it remains such. This interactive facility is dedicated to help people better understand the Constitution and its impact on our lives as well as prepare us to be better citizens. What better location than the city of its birth!
Time: 7 hours
Cost:$43.00pp, inclusive of transportation guide service, advance “timed” tickets for Independence Hall & admissions for ConstitutionCenter and gratuities for driver and guide.Note: Lunch is NOT included.
Also, note that due to the lack of interest in the Dinner Cruise,we expanded the Tour to include the NationalConstitutionCenter.
As we all know, the US economy is not good and gasoline prices have escalated. Afair number ofSurvivorshave been adversely impacted financially.Accordingly, it would be most helpful to our planning and very much appreciated if you would submit your depositno later June 15th. This will facilitate Committee commitment decisions regarding the Hotel and Tour. Rest assured that if you send us money and the Reunion is canceled for any reason, your money will be promptly refunded in full.
Other Things to Do:
LADIES: For you ladies, who love to shop, check out the King of Prussia Malllocated just 6 miles from the hotel at:
160 North Gulph Road,
King of Prussia, PA19406
Other Sites you may want to see look at the following Website(s)
We urge all of you to seriously consider attending this Reunion, as we are notgetting anyyounger. Pleasemake your reservations early, complete the form provided below and mail required monies in check form payable to REUNION ACCOUNT to:
Ed Geisler
509 Ashgrove Plantation Circle
Vienna, VA22182-3757
If you have questions, feel free to contact Ed at 703-338-9551 or via e-mail
2011 Herzo Reunion Sign-Up Form
Survivor
Name:______
Spouse/Guest Name:______
Address:______City:______
St:______ZIP:______
Telephone:______E-Mail Address:______
Amt. Included
Deposit: $90 Double______
$60 Single______
Banquet:$80 Double______
$40 Single______
Philadelphia Tour: $86 Double ______
$43 Single______
Bus Transportation: Included in Tour cost.
Total $'s enclosed______
Please also complete the following as applicable:
Vegetarian Entrée (s)
I would like ______(#) for ______(Name)
Diabetic Dessert (s):
I would like ______(#) for ______(Name)
Possible Dinner Cruise:
Does your Party have any interest in a Dinner Cruise on 9/10/11 YES ___ NO ___
Updated Herzo Directory:
Indicate which you would prefer: Hard Copy ____,CD (PDF format) ____ or an electronic
copy by E-Mail (PDF format) _____