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Comment by jacketfan24 (corpsman mom) on October 8, 2011 at 5:40pm

I am the same way; although I think the answer was there AFTER you posted this!  I just saw it before you did.  I had the same question, though, so I was glad to see the answer!

Comment by MomAnt on October 8, 2011 at 5:01pm

Thanks jacketfan! Patience... I'm working on it. LOL!

Comment by jacketfan24 (corpsman mom) on October 8, 2011 at 4:35pm

I just saw the answer to this on Boot Camp moms...it said that you can bring the stuff to the airport to put into the backpack but they can't give it to you.  No answer about the charter flight; I guess they will have to have it shipped to them then.  I don't think charter flights are common, though. 

Comment by MomAnt on October 8, 2011 at 4:03pm

I asked this in another group but didn't get any answers. Hopefully someone here will know.... I've read in several places that the recruits are now being issued the all-black back pack they can use as a carry-on when flying to A-School. My question... Does anyone know if our SRs can bring those to us after PIR so we can fill them and bring them to the airport the next morning? When will they know if they are on a charter flight. I've also read that we can't meet them at the airport if they are on one. I don't think it would be good to have the back pack and then find out we can't give it to them. Thanks for your help.

Comment by Diana (Proud Navy Mom) on October 7, 2011 at 8:00am

I don't know, but if he is I will be going to both Meet and Greets.  I have heard alot of good things about Sarge and I have also heard that the one at the Ramada is fun.

Comment by Diana (Proud Navy Mom) on October 7, 2011 at 7:51am

I have heard that the Ramada Meet and Greet is alot of fun so I intend to go to the Ramada first and then go to Sarge's. Looking forward to both and to meeting the Navy4Moms people I have met on here!  Three more weeks!!

Comment by WandaG on October 6, 2011 at 8:12pm

Thanks for your input Wellen. I figured we would probably gain some information attending Sarge's Meet and Greet instead of the Ramada. We can still socialize and at the same time get some useful information.

Comment by wellen(ship04/DIV818 PIR 9/1) on October 6, 2011 at 8:59am

Ladies, My SR has now moved on from GL, but I have met both these men, in fact spent a bit of time with them discussing this idea, there may be some start up quirks, but I would have full confidence in them to do it well.  I would attend. The Ramada format was a bit disapppointing, although still fun.   Get the word out about N4Ms...I am working on the recruitment offices to make the brochures available and obvious as potential recruits enter.  Hooyah!

Comment by Wanda (HN Rota, Spain) on October 5, 2011 at 5:57pm

Sarge (John Sparado) asked me to post this information:

The Sundance Saloon in conjunction with Veterans Transportation Network is hosting the first Meet and Greet for Navy Dads and Navy Moms on October 6^th 2011 from 7:00PM until closing. Free transportation will be provided to the Sundance Saloon which is located in the Fountain Square Shopping center (less than 3 minutes from the Hotels). Transportation to and from the following hotels is free, Marriott Courtyard Waukegan, Marriott Spring Hill Suites Waukegan, Marriott Residence Inn Waukegan, Holiday Inn Express Waukegan, and the Candlewood  Suites in Waukegan.  For the Ramada and other hotels the rate is very fair. See our contact information below.

Buffett Food is complimentary and will be provided by the Sundance Saloon.  Every person attending will be given a coupon for their graduating sailor for a free meal this weekend at Trattoria-Pomigliano restaurant located at 600 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Libertyville. Sailor must be accompanied by their family or host family. Here is their face book http://www.facebook.com/pages/Trattoria-Pomigliano/119923645811 link.

The evening will be very informative and fun, yes fun.  Brief subjects covered are:  what to expect at graduation, do’s and don’ts, how to get to graduation quicker than others, places to go and see, and how to save money while in the Chicago land area. Sarge and his partner Gene will be available throughout the night for any questions you may have.

Now I did say fun. The Sundance Saloon will provide a DJ for entertainment and the free buffet food.  There will be dancing and songs by request. This is a country saloon so bring your cowboy hats. The Saloon is actually within walking distance from the hotels mentioned below.  If you prefer you can also order food off their award winning menu. 

Your Sailors, like Gene and I are serving our United States with honor. Gene and I have combined over 26 years in the Armed Forces. As veterans we know what these young men and women have gone through and where they are heading.  Let’s make it a FUN AND INFORMATIVE night.  We will reserve subject material for those who arrive late.

Thank you our Veterans for your service, the parents, friends, wives, husbands and siblings of our proud young men and women.

CONTACT information Dena (Host Sundance saloon) 847-887-0858 – 300 Lakehurst Road, Waukegan, IL

Directions click here http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&gs_upl=4096l10265l0l10776l24l...

John Spadaro (AKA Sarge) 847-212-0246

Gene Spencer (AKA Og) 815-307-5154

PS… if you need transportation from or to the Airports call Gene or John for special Navy Graduation rates.

Comment by Diana (Proud Navy Mom) on October 5, 2011 at 1:38pm

If Sarge is hosting the Meet and Greet at the Sundance Saloon then who is hosting the one at the Ramada now? 

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