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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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PLEASE RSVP FOR THE MEET N GREET

HELLO ALL

I AM IN CHARGE OF LETTING THE RAMADA INN KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE AT OUR MEET N GREET ON THURSDAY , SEPT 9TH , 2010.

MAJORITY RULED TO KEEP THE MEET N GREET AT THE RAMADA SO THATS WHERE IT WILL BE.

I AM REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING YOU ALL & US GETTING SOME GREAT HUGS. WE HAVE ALL BANNED TOGETHER ALL THESE WEEKS & SUPPORTED ONE ANOTHER. WILL BE NICE TO PUT A FACE TO THE NAMES !!

****I NEED TO KNOW HOW MANY IN YOUR PARTY WILL BE ATTENDING. MEET N GREET IS OPEN TO ANYONE THAT IS COMING TO THE GRADUATION, INCLUDING CHILDREN. PLEASE TELL ME A NUMBER BELOW AND I WILL START KEEPING TRACK AND PLEASE LET ME KNOW AS SOON AS YOU KNOW.

THE MEET N GREET IS FROM 6PM TO 8PM. THERE WILL BE FREE HOT HOR' D'OUERVES AND BEVERAGES SERVED.

ADDRESS FOR THE RAMDA IS

200 N GREEN BAY ROAD

WAUKEGAN, IL 60085

PHONE NUMBER TO THE RAMADA IS

(847) 244- 2400

DIRECTIONS TO RAMADA:

http://www.ramadainnwaukegan-gurnee.com/mapdirections/

THANK YOU ALL AND AGAIN, LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING MY PIR SEPT 10TH FAMILY !!

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Permalink Reply by kcase1-GROTON-- USS MIAMI on August 7, 2010 at 7:16pm

put me down for 6

Permalink Reply by cammy@rvr on August 9, 2010 at 2:06am

We will have 4 adults. Can't wait!

Permalink Reply by GM MSRON mom on August 10, 2010 at 4:59pm

Hi Maureen!
I am not sure we will make it in in time for the meet and greet but I wanted
to get on the list just in case. 4 in our group! Thanks

Permalink Reply by iris - Wahiawa, Hawaii on August 11, 2010 at 11:17am

I probably won't make it. =( Our flight gets in a little after 5 pm at O'Hare and then we have to get our rental car and the hour drive up to our hotel. I'm sure we will want food on the way too, so I will just have to see you all at PIR or the hotel afterward. Please give all the ladies a hug for me.

Permalink Reply by LindseySHIP06DIV943 on August 11, 2010 at 4:15pm

Hey! This is such a great idea! I would love to attend this! Along with my sailors family! So total there will be 5! (4 adults and 1 child). How far is the Ramada from base? Do you know if they have specials for graduations?

Permalink Reply by Maureen62 Proudmomofasailor on August 11, 2010 at 11:52pm

Lindsey......The Ramada is about 3 miles from the base. If you mean specials on room rates yes. I would recommend that you make reservations right away though...hotels fill up fast once the PIR date is set.

Permalink Reply by Corie on August 11, 2010 at 9:42pm