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**UPDATE 4/26/2022** Effective with the May 6, 2022 PIR 4 guests will be allowed. Still must be fully vaccinated to attend.
**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
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In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).
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Ramada Inn Meet & Greet PIR 1/28
Event Details
Time: January 27, 2011 from 6pm to 8pm
Location: Ramada Inn, Waukegan
Street: 200 North Green bay Rd
City/Town: Waukegan, IL 60085
Website or Map: http://www.ramadainnwaukegan-…
Phone: 847-244-2400
Event Type: meet, &, greet, pir, 1/28
Organized By: Kathy Ship 11 Div 057
Latest Activity: Jan 25, 2011
Event Description
Looking forward to finally meeting parents and friends of PIR 01/28/11. Please rsvp so that we all know who will be coming. Thanks! Kathy
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Comment by KLP0824 on December 15, 2010 at 12:23pm
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i know i will be there but not sure about the rest of the family but if they decide to come there will be 4 adults and 1 child attending cant wait to meet you kathy
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Comment by Penny_Nuke_MM2_NimitzNuke on December 15, 2010 at 2:47am
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If there is anybody there in the local area that could make a simple cake (doesn't have to be fancy) that could be perfect. Probably 1-2 9x11 or 11x14 should do the trick.
Got a list of local bakeries from the web and calling to check on the prices - but as a baker myself, I know there is nothing like homemade (even if from a box).
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Comment by Cindy Ship11,DIV54 on December 15, 2010 at 2:17am
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Kathy, there will be 3 of us attending. Can't wait. Flying in from Ga. on Thursday.
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Comment by Kathy Ship 11 Div 057 on December 14, 2010 at 11:04pm
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super Chris! some decorations would be nice if you're able to do that. Patti, although we have multiple divisions graduation, there are a lot of people that dont know about N4Ms ..crazy i know lol as soon as we get closer to the date we will prob have an idea of what size cake based on the rsvp's. 1/4 or 1/2 sheet i bet would be plenty. penny was calling to get some cake prices. from looking at prev meet and greet pics doesnt look like a huge number of folks for meet and greet. thank you all for helping. it takes a village! LOL
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Comment by ChrisNukeEMmom on December 14, 2010 at 10:31pm
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Kathy, I responded that we are attending but just want to let you know there will be five of us (unless we are allowed more tickets then there may be more). I hope you are doing well during this time of waiting. It's difficult I know. If I can do anything to help with the meet and greet let me know.
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Comment by Patti Ship 11 Div 053 on December 14, 2010 at 7:57pm
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Kathy, if you need help with decorating the tables, etc., please let me know. Like I said, I'm not that far away and would be happy to meet you at the hotel and get things set up. Probably have my other 3 kids with (and possibly my husband) who would be happy to help with anything needed.
How big do the cakes need to be? I don't know how many sailors are in each division.
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Penny..thank you for getting all of this info from the Ramada
Okay, here is the scoop from Sue Ester, Sales Rep. at the Ramada
Ramada Inn, 200 North Green Bay Road, Waukegan, IL 60085 (847) 244-2400
Meet & Greet for all ship and division families attending PIR 1/28/11
SEATING:
The lounge seats approximately 50-60 persons but can hold about 100-120. Usually unless there are about 10-11 divisions graduating, they find the lounge to be plenty of space as they find most people don’t know about the Navyformoms site nor the M&G until it is too late. The lounge will be open for us from 6-8:00 pm and all family members are welcome.
The banquet room can hold 200+ but is rarely needed. However, if needed it will be opened up.
Horses ovaries (otherwise known as hors de oeuvres) consist of hot and cold food items. Cold includes cheese and crackers, chips and salsa and veggies and dip. Hot includes some combination that may include but could have other things as well … chicken drummettes, mini quiches, mini tacos, etc.). If they have an idea of approximately how many people ahead of time KNOW they will be attending, then they can make sure those are covered PLUS.
Cake – there is none unless the Navyformoms group collects monies and purchases it themselves. ANYONE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING A CAKE?
Drinks – anybody staying at the Ramada is given 2 free drink coupons for alcohol, soft drinks, tea, etc. For everyone else they are available for purchase.
Nothing else is included – any decorations come from the moms; all organization of the evening, aside from food, comes from the moms. RED WHITE AND BLUE DECORATIONS ANYONE??
Large banner for all divisions – sounds like Erin’s husband is a graphic artist and is willing to take on this task. (this will include all divisions at PIR) Thank you Erin's Husband!
Decorations for tables – Kathy is taking on this task.(one for each division included in 1/28 PIR)
Another thing going on in the area is located at Flannagans and approximately 10 minutes from the Ramada is a restaurant called Flannagans - 3201 Buckley Road, North Chicago (847) 689-9062. They used to provide a dining room for all Navy moms but most people end up going to the Ramada as food is provided. However, if anybody is interested, they do have a Graduation All-You-Can-Eat buffet on Friday at lunch that is $9.95 pp. This includes the salad bar, several types of hot foods (including but not limited to chicken, beer battered cod, couple of pasta dishes, rib tips, potatoes/rice and several green and potato/pasta salads). If a larger group of people are interested in dining her Friday for lunch, they would love to know so they can be prepared for the group. The restaurants appears to be more of a family sports-type bar. Apparently their fajitas are also really good and enough to share for two and range from $12.95 - $15.95.
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Patti! you lucky woman you!!! so close to all of our kids!
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I'm looking forward to meeting everyone. If you need any help, let me know. I'm only 2 hours away from Great Lakes and the Waukegan area here in Illinois.
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Still waiting for a call back from the Ramada - obviously their customer service skills leave something to be desired. Will call again in there tomorrow for further information.
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