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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? 

Comment by Philly5 (Justin's proud mom) on October 3, 2011 at 8:10pm

on the form letter, it states for 12 and under to bring a birth certificate or social security card.

Comment by jacketfan24 (corpsman mom) on October 3, 2011 at 5:23pm

MomAnt...we have an 11 year old who doesn't have a photo id either, and I was told to bring his birth certificate. 

Comment by MomAnt on October 3, 2011 at 8:18am

I've read conflicting info on ID for kids. What does a 7-year-old need to get in? We also have a 13-year-old whose school does not have picture ID, or any ID at all for that matter. Do I need to take him to get a state ID?

Comment by julieb1019 on October 2, 2011 at 8:30pm

Getting to PIR early is a great idea. You can get some good seats on the main floor. There is a balcony as well. The time does go fast because there is so much activity. My SA PIR'ed on 9/9. there were 13 div with over 900 graduates. Our extra guests got in without any problem and there is another line for those not on the list. Your SR must submit the guest list and only he/she can make changes. Sometimes other SR's may have space to add names for another SR. Children under 12 also do not count for the list of 4 guests.

Comment by NavyMomJeg on October 2, 2011 at 5:25pm

I think that active military must be in uniform to not count against the 4.

Comment by Britt<3Corpsman Wife on October 1, 2011 at 10:14pm

I have a question.... I know that at PIR there are only 4 guests who make it on your guest list. I saw online somewhere that any active duty military guests would not be considered as a part of that 4. Does anyone know if this is true? If so, would that persons spouse also not count towards the 4 guests? I have also seen other people talk about them letting extra guests into the PIR that are not on the guest list. My husband is not leaving for bootcamp until May, but he is trying to decide who is going to make the list. We live in California and it would be upsetting for someone not on the list to be turned away after traveling it that far. Thanks!

Comment by LMC -mom of 2 Sailors! on September 30, 2011 at 6:51pm

Just remember it is your sons day to be with his parents after 8 weeks of not seeing you., Oh and they still love to just take a shower and a nap. :D

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