MEET and GREETS for PIR 02/01/2013

[FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW]

Here are the links for the Meet and Greets available for this PIR date.

(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!)

Ramada's:

http://www.navyformoms.com/events/pir-02-01-2013-ramada-meet-and-greet

Sarge's at the Sundance Saloon:

http://www.navyformoms.com/events/pir-02-01-2013-sarge-s-meet-and-g...

Flanagans:

http://www.navyformoms.com/events/pir-2-01-2013-flanagan-s-meet-greet

Here is a rundown of all three M & G's.

Ramada:

6-8 pm at the Ramada.

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)

Bar – or you can bring in your own soft drink or water. Those staying at the Ramada get a voucher for to free drinks.

Hostess provides a name tag and will come in and greet everyone and ask if anyone would like to speak.

Sarge:

5:30 - 9 pm at the Sundance Saloon.

FREE transportation from Springhill Suites, Marriot Courtyard, Holiday Inn Express, Residence Inn, Candlewood Suites and Crossland. All other local hotels for a modest fee.

Guest Speaker from the Base (when available) to provide info on where to eat, things to do, how to save $$.

FREE food starting….they also have a menu if you want to order something.

Sarge has lived in the area for over 30 years and knows it well.

Sarge has arranged with his friend Nick at Trattoria-Pomigliano in Libertyville for a FREE meal – ANYTHING they want – for your Sailor.

There is a DJ.

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!)

Flanagan’s:

5-9 PM at Flanagan’s.

Was the original Meet and Greet for Navy 4 Moms years ago, and hoping to continue the tradition for years to come.

Have set up a room specifically for the meet and greet.

- Free appetizer buffet which includes:

• BBQ Rib Tips
• Teriaki Wings
• Buffalo Wings
• Veggie Tray
• Breaded Mushrooms
• Tempura Batterred Onion Rings
• and more fresh from our Kitchen

- Free music and Karaoke starting at 8:00pm

- $10 Gift Certificate for navy graduates meal (steak and seafood included)

- 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.

- $1 Domestic Tap

- $2 Import Tap

- $2 Domestic Bottle

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).

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.

The M & G's are on the night before PIR. ALL events are open to everyone...not just N4M's

[PatsFan923 HM Mom]

Which is the best one to attend?  How important is it to attend?  We will be arriving at Chicago around 3PM on 1/31/2013 and checking in at the Residence Inn in Waukegan.  The Sundance Saloon - is that at a hotel or a different venue?

[sunon]

I would like to attend sarge meet and greet would find it helpful to know how long she has liberty and the best way to enjoy this time

[MSgtRet DIV 912]

The Sundance Saloon is acroos the street from/behind Springhill Suites.  It looks to be about a 1/2 mile from the Residence, from what I see on GoogleMaps.

[snowmanmom]

  We have not made our reservations for anything because the website said the sailor may not make the PIR date and the sailor wont know  if they are going to the PIR til the end of bootcamp.  Should we make our reservations and couont on the sailor being at the PIR?  We are hoping to come in a day earlier.  Any help appreciated.  Thank You!!!

[jskmom/Linda]

We are staying at Courtyard. Cheaper then Residence Inn . Its about 0.4/ 1min from Sundance Saloon and 0.4 further from the Naval Base than Residence Inn. We have always had a good stay with Courtyard hotels.

[MSgtRet DIV 912]

@snowman  --  all I can say is that you must use your  own best judgement (No help, huh? <smile>)  To me the factors are that:  A high percentage actually do make their original PIR date;  a graduation like this one is going to mean around 1200 new sailors!  that means a proportionately large number of incoming guests; there are a finite number of rooms in reasonable distant; and if flying in, there are an increasingly smaller number of seats as airlines reduce schedules.  Myself, I am booked for flights and for room.  The room at almost all major chains can be changed up to the day before; and I am already prepared to take the financial hit ($150/leg) if I have to amend my flight schedule.  {In my case, it is actually cheaper by $60 to just book another set of tickets with the actual airline!  My current flights were booked thru my normal airline for the flyer miles.} 

 

[jskmom/Linda]

@MSgtRet, I like your reply. So true, it really is our own judgements. I too have booked my flights and hotel. I have total faith that my son will be fine and graduate on his expected date. Still waiting on his first letter. Thanks for your input.

[imomxfour x 3 Sailors]

Any news on Sarge's meet & greet yet?  I want to get registered!!! ;-)

[ellen0502]

[FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW]

Added the link to SARGE'S EVENT.