Navy For Moms2024-03-29T06:35:42ZMom&Dad4MattJhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/rickjervismaccomhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1954234270?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://navyformoms.ning.com/group/pir11162012/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=2mrcpvp8nlaot&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMAPS of RTC/Metra Parking Maptag:navyformoms.ning.com,2012-11-13:1971797:Topic:74682982012-11-13T23:34:08.466ZMom&Dad4MattJhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/rickjervismaccom
<p><b><u>Great Lakes RTC Maps</u></b></p>
<p><strong>If you have to park outside RTC:</strong></p>
<p>Right outside RTC, on OHIO street, is parking for the Metra. It is not a huge lot but I never saw it full and I was there Tuesday through Sunday Memorial Day weekend of 2011. You do have to pay for parking in the Metra lot though. I think it was 2 or 4 dollars....don't quote me on that one...but it was not expensive. The Metra spaces are numbered. Just park, remember the number and then the pay…</p>
<p><b><u>Great Lakes RTC Maps</u></b></p>
<p><strong>If you have to park outside RTC:</strong></p>
<p>Right outside RTC, on OHIO street, is parking for the Metra. It is not a huge lot but I never saw it full and I was there Tuesday through Sunday Memorial Day weekend of 2011. You do have to pay for parking in the Metra lot though. I think it was 2 or 4 dollars....don't quote me on that one...but it was not expensive. The Metra spaces are numbered. Just park, remember the number and then the pay box is just to the left from where you first enter the lot. It didn't say too but I left my ticket in the car on the dash. ( I was checking out the Metra for a possible trip into Chicago. You board the Metra on the OTHER side of the tracks and there is NO parking over there. You have to park, walk down the block around the corner and up the stairs to the other side.)</p>
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<p>See where it says Buckley Road and then you turn into RTC? This turn is OHIO. Then see Gate 8 with the red dot? This is the gate to enter for PIR. If you continue past Gate 8 <b><u>on OHIO</u></b> you will head straight into the Metra parking lot</p>
<p>Just an FYI for everyone. I went to PIR May of this year. We were directed to park behind Midway Hall (where the black grid marks are beside the green building), NOT across the way where it says "Parking Lot Graduation". Actually it goes…Parking structure, Visitors Center (USS YORKTOWN), which leads into Midway Hall.</p>
<p>We DID return our Sailor to that parking lot across the way on the first night. All days after that I was always directed to the parking structure behind Midway Hall. I had to park and walk across (it's a walk) to get my Sailor from the NEX. (Visitors are not allowed past the Chapel). The Street that the NEX and the Chapel Parking are on is Illinois. There is a gate there off of Buckley as well. I believe it is Gate 6. Your Sailor will be instructed on what to do so follow there lead. Usually it is Gate 8 for returns, but that can change at any time.</p>
<p><strong>Here is a full view of RTC:</strong></p>
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<p>Just click either picture and it will open into a new page...then you can zoom in.</p>
<p><strong>The top of the map is West.</strong></p>
<p>RTC consists of Three Camps: <strong>Camp Moffat, Camp Porter and Camp John Paul Jones</strong>:</p>
<p>The recruit training base in Great Lakes consist of 3 separate properties, Camp Porter, Camp John Paul Jones and Camp Moffett. (See the box to the bottom right of the Map for an explanation of Camp Porter and Camp Moffets locations) Camp John Paul Jones is located at the top of the Map where you see most of the Ships listed.</p>
<p>~ Camp Moffett is the main in-processing area. This is where the recruits will arrive.</p>
<p>~ Camp Porter is the main recruit training area where most of the training is taken place.</p>
<p>~ Capt John Paul Jones is mainly for housing of the recruits. (Courtesy NavyDEP.com)</p>
<p>Here is a link to a Powerpoint by Craig (retired Navy on here and runs NavyDEP.com)</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1797851045?profile=original" target="_blank">Aerial_View_of_Camp_John_Paul_Jones.pdf</a></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>METRA PARKING MAP</strong></span></p>
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<p> </p> MEET and GREETS for PIR 11/16/2012tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2012-11-13:1971797:Topic:74680622012-11-13T19:52:57.446ZMom&Dad4MattJhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/rickjervismaccom
Here are the links for the Meet and Greets available for this PIR date.<br />
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(Please RSVP to the Event you are attending...Sarge says he is getting 200+ people at the larger PIR's and wants to make sure he has enough food! Thank You!)<br />
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Ramada's:<br />
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<a href="http://www.navyformoms.com/events/pir-11-16-2012-ramada-meet-and-greet">http://www.navyformoms.com/events/pir-11-16-2012-ramada-meet-and-greet</a><br />
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Sarge's at the Sundance Saloon:…
Here are the links for the Meet and Greets available for this PIR date.<br />
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(Please RSVP to the Event you are attending...Sarge says he is getting 200+ people at the larger PIR's and wants to make sure he has enough food! Thank You!)<br />
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Ramada's:<br />
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<a href="http://www.navyformoms.com/events/pir-11-16-2012-ramada-meet-and-greet">http://www.navyformoms.com/events/pir-11-16-2012-ramada-meet-and-greet</a><br />
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Sarge's at the Sundance Saloon:<br />
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<a href="http://www.navyformoms.com/events/pir-11-16-2012-sarge-s-meet-and-greet">http://www.navyformoms.com/events/pir-11-16-2012-sarge-s-meet-and-greet</a><br />
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Flanagans:<br />
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(Will be added as soon as it is updated)<br />
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Here is a rundown of all three M & G's.<br />
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Ramada:<br />
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6-8 pm at the Ramada.<br />
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Finger foods – Chips and salsa, veggies and dip, egg rolls, meatballs, maybe another and it could change. (This is what they had when I went. Sarge was not doing a Meet and Greet then)<br />
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Bar – or you can bring in your own soft drink or water. Those staying at the Ramada get a voucher for to free drinks.<br />
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Hostess provides a name tag and will come in and greet everyone and ask if anyone would like to speak.<br />
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Sarge:<br />
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5:30 - 8 pm at the Sundance Saloon.<br />
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FREE transportation from Springhill Suites, Marriot Courtyard, Holiday Inn Express, Residence Inn, Candlewood Suites and Crossland. All other local hotels for a modest fee.<br />
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Guest Speaker from the Base (when available) to provide info on where to eat, things to do, how to save $$.<br />
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FREE food starting….they also have a menu if you want to order something.<br />
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Sarge has lived in the area for over 30 years and knows it well.<br />
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Sarge has arranged with his friend Nick at Trattoria-Pomigliano in Libertyville for a FREE meal – ANYTHING they want – for your Sailor.<br />
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There is a DJ.<br />
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Plus, Sarge goes above and beyond the “call of duty” to help Sailors and their families. (He is the “go to” guy for Taxi (shuttle) service. Prices are great and again does more than he has too!)<br />
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Flanagan’s:<br />
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5-9 PM at Flanagan’s.<br />
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Was the original Meet and Greet for Navy 4 Moms years ago, and hoping to continue the tradition for years to come.<br />
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Have set up a room specifically for the meet and greet.<br />
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- Free appetizer buffet which includes:<br />
■BBQ Rib Tips<br />
■Teriaki Wings<br />
■Buffalo Wings<br />
■Veggie Tray<br />
■Breaded Mushrooms<br />
■Tempura Batterred Onion Rings<br />
■and more fresh from our Kitchen<br />
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- Free music and Karaoke starting at 8:00pm<br />
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- $10 Gift Certificate for navy graduates meal (steak and seafood included)<br />
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- You may use your $10 gift certificate you received from participating hotels (or ask for one when you come in) for dinner during or after the Meet & Greet at Flanagan's.<br />
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- $1 Domestic Tap<br />
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- $2 Import Tap<br />
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- $2 Domestic Bottle<br />
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You will also receive a $10 gift certificate for your graduate to have a meal of their choice (steaks and seafood included) after graduation. They are allowing the parents to use their sailors $10 gift certificate even on Thursday (we are more than happy to give them another one for Friday after graduation).You can receive the gift certificate at the restaurant at the Meet & Greet or ask your hotel receptionist for one (Red Carpet Inn, Day's Inn, Sleep Inn, Navy Lodge, Great Lakes Motel, and participating Holiday Inn, Marriott, Residence Inn in the Great Lakes, North Chicago and Waukegan area).<br />
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They are located 2 minute drive from the Navy base and in walking distance of Red Carpet Inn, Day's Inn, Great Lakes Motel, and Sleep Inn and a quick 5 minute drive from Fountain Square (Waukegan) hotels.<br />
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The M & G's are on the night before PIR. ALL events are open to everyone...not just N4M's When stop writing?tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2012-11-02:1971797:Topic:74454892012-11-02T04:04:31.690ZMom&Dad4MattJhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/rickjervismaccom
<p>When do you guys suggest we stop writing our Sailors? Since their PIR is november 16, maybe like nov 9th?</p>
<p>When do you guys suggest we stop writing our Sailors? Since their PIR is november 16, maybe like nov 9th?</p> Changing shipstag:navyformoms.ning.com,2012-11-01:1971797:Topic:74434922012-11-01T05:05:14.300ZMom&Dad4MattJhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/rickjervismaccom
I got a letter from my daughter saying they were changing ships on the 27th of October. Anyone else know anything about this?
I got a letter from my daughter saying they were changing ships on the 27th of October. Anyone else know anything about this? Who Wants to Share Sarge's Cab from the Airports? CHEAPER for all!tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2012-10-27:1971797:Topic:74364922012-10-27T19:12:03.417ZMom&Dad4MattJhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/rickjervismaccom
<p>Ok, Ladies. I've started this discussion for you all...maybe those wanting to share Sarge's transportation from the airports can "meet up" here, private message personal contact info, and share a ride to GL to save $$! </p>
<p>Ok, Ladies. I've started this discussion for you all...maybe those wanting to share Sarge's transportation from the airports can "meet up" here, private message personal contact info, and share a ride to GL to save $$! </p> Flight Info Cardtag:navyformoms.ning.com,2012-10-22:1971797:Topic:74272722012-10-22T20:59:10.204ZMom&Dad4MattJhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/rickjervismaccom
<p>This is something you can print onto a card or hand write it if your recruits RDC doesn't allow printed or typed documents. Have your Sailor fill it out as soon as they get their itinerary and then after PIR they can give it to you. This way you have all the info and don't have be worried that you are at the wrong gate or even worse at the wrong airport. believe me it has happened :-( This is information that your Sailor won't have until a day or so before PIR so they can't mail it back to…</p>
<p>This is something you can print onto a card or hand write it if your recruits RDC doesn't allow printed or typed documents. Have your Sailor fill it out as soon as they get their itinerary and then after PIR they can give it to you. This way you have all the info and don't have be worried that you are at the wrong gate or even worse at the wrong airport. believe me it has happened :-( This is information that your Sailor won't have until a day or so before PIR so they can't mail it back to you. They just need to fill it out and give it to you when they go back to their ship to check out or get their pics after PIR. I hope this is helpful to all of you.</p>
<p>Please fill this out when you get your final orders and then give it to us at PIR. Do not mail it.</p>
<div class="text_exposed_show"><p>Airport________________________________________________</p>
<p>Airline________________________________________________</p>
<p>Gate Number___________________________________________</p>
<p>Flight Number _________________________________________</p>
<p>Flight time_____________________________________________</p>
<p>Layover_______________________________________________</p>
<p>Arrival time____________________________________________</p>
</div> PHONE CALL!!!!!!!!!!!!tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2012-10-17:1971797:Topic:74170902012-10-17T12:11:00.357ZMom&Dad4MattJhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/rickjervismaccom
So excited to talk to my son and hear his voice! He is in good spirits and hanging in there!! The area code was 847 and it was a pay phone. Hope everyone else got a call!!!!!!
So excited to talk to my son and hear his voice! He is in good spirits and hanging in there!! The area code was 847 and it was a pay phone. Hope everyone else got a call!!!!!! Son on Ship 09 Div 002tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2012-10-16:1971797:Topic:74148122012-10-16T14:43:44.140ZMom&Dad4MattJhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/rickjervismaccom
<p>I've gotten 2 letters and 1 phone call. I was so glad to hear his voice. He told me he made rpod (not sure what that is but sounds important), but he was very stressed out, told me it was alot harder than he thought it would be. I told him to hang in there, it would get better. It was very hard not to cry because he sounded so stressed. But I am hoping for another letter this week. Hoping it gets better. Can anyone explain what an rpod is?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>I've gotten 2 letters and 1 phone call. I was so glad to hear his voice. He told me he made rpod (not sure what that is but sounds important), but he was very stressed out, told me it was alot harder than he thought it would be. I told him to hang in there, it would get better. It was very hard not to cry because he sounded so stressed. But I am hoping for another letter this week. Hoping it gets better. Can anyone explain what an rpod is?</p>
<p>Thanks</p> I GOT A LETTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2012-10-13:1971797:Topic:74077262012-10-13T00:32:46.241ZMom&Dad4MattJhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/rickjervismaccom
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<p><span class="font-size-3">I got a letter today!! I have read it over and over! My so is in good spirits, but he says it sucks there! Lol! I feel so much better and looking forward to the phone call!! Hoping that you all got letters today also!!!! </span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">I got a letter today!! I have read it over and over! My so is in good spirits, but he says it sucks there! Lol! I feel so much better and looking forward to the phone call!! Hoping that you all got letters today also!!!! </span></p> ^^^^^ BATTLESTATIONS: THEIR FINAL TEST ! ^^^^^tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2012-10-07:1971797:Topic:73950402012-10-07T22:42:14.930ZMom&Dad4MattJhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/rickjervismaccom
<p>This is their final test and then they are sailors! Click on the link below for complete info:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir562011/forum/topics/battlestations-123">http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir562011/forum/topics/battlestations-123</a></p>
<p>HOOYAH~</p>
<p>diannep</p>
<p>BattleStations schedule (posted after completion)</p>
<p>Thu/F 11/8-11/9 001-004</p>
<p>T/W 11/13-11/14 005/006/901</p>
<p>W/Th 11/14-11/15 007/008</p>
<p>This is their final test and then they are sailors! Click on the link below for complete info:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir562011/forum/topics/battlestations-123">http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir562011/forum/topics/battlestations-123</a></p>
<p>HOOYAH~</p>
<p>diannep</p>
<p>BattleStations schedule (posted after completion)</p>
<p>Thu/F 11/8-11/9 001-004</p>
<p>T/W 11/13-11/14 005/006/901</p>
<p>W/Th 11/14-11/15 007/008</p>