Received A-2765 Top SECRET From: Reference: 1 MAY 2014 The Commanding Officer The Crew and Families of Crew of the U.S.S. Charles R. Ware, Required Assembly on 08 Oct, 2014 through 11 Oct, 2014, Athens, TN (a) Aten Restricted ltr. WR14/008/011 1. Status of mobile units as of 08 May 2014 is as follows: Units Present Units are currently scattered across the United States after having erroneously been relieved of duty at various times. Note: Pursuant to General Orders No. 14865, Navy Reunion Department, dated 11 November 2013, the crew and family members of crew of the Destroyer U.S.S. Charles R. Ware, are hereby ordered to report to their Home Port of Athens, TN from 08 October, 2014 through 11 October, 2014. 2. Crew and families attending must complete the attached paperwork promptly and return same to the proper authorities as listed. 3. Crew and families will notice a change to the paperwork whereby a lump sum per person may be paid in lieu of individual event registration. 4. Crew and families will notice that the lump sum is less than individual registrations and is strongly encouraged. 2443 5. Crew and families will notice we are going into a secured area at Oak Ridge and are requested to be on their best behavior during this time period so that you do not have to visit the brig. Bail is optional and not included in the lump sum. 6. Crew and families will be required to have a good time as outlined in the ONCOR* manual pages 42 through 69 relating to the public consumption of food and drink. A. Fesmire Copy to: Mayor of Athens Mayor of McMinn Athens Shore Patrol 63473 Top SECRET *Official Navy Code On Reunions Transmission of this letter by the US Postal System and the internet outside the continental limits of the United States is necessary and authorized.
2014 Reunion October 8 through 11th Reunion Registration Form Part A USNRF-1014 for official use only Complete all forms in your best PRINTED handwriting per General Order 65738 WAREMAN NAME: YEAR(S) ABOARD WARE RATE/RANK WILL THE WAREMAN LISTED ABOVE BE IN ATTENDANCE? ( ) YES ( ) NO LIST NAMES OF THOSE ATTENDING WITH OR IN HONOR OF WAREMAN 1. RELATIONSHIP 2. RELATIONSHIP 3. RELATIONSHIP 4. RELATIONSHIP 5. RELATIONSHIP 6. RELATIONSHIP CONTACT NAME: ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP EMAIL CELL PHONE ( ) HOME PHONE ( ) I WILL BE ARRIVING ON OCTOBER AND LEAVING ON OCTOBER MY ACCOMODATIONS ARE AT: ( ) HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ( ) COMFORT INN ( ) HAMPTON INN ( ) OTHER WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER AND HELP WITH THE REUNION? ( ) YES ( ) NO THANKS I PLAN ON JUST RELAXING AND DRINKING WITH MY FRIENDS IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS CALL AUSTIN FESMIRE S OFFICE (423) 744-2704 OR AUSTIN S CELL 423-462-5723. PLEASE RETURN THIS REGISTRATION FORM IN BY WITH A CHECK PAYABLE TO USS WARE REUNION TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. 15 AUGUST 2014 USS WARE REUNION C/O EMMA MAY HUNTER PO BOX 788 TELLICO PLAINS, TN 37835-0788
2014 Reunion October 8 through 11th Reunion Registration Form Part B USNRF-1014 for official use only This official registration form is the property of the government and is to be filled out correctly under penalty of law. Note: There is the option of paying $125 per person for all events excluding golf. You may choose to itemize your registration and if you do so you must start with the $45 reunion fee and proceed from there. The reunion fee covers the hospitality room, snacks, souvenirs and quartering of the Admiral. (just kidding about the Admiral) DATES AND EVENTS EVENT TIME $PER PERSON #OF PARTICIPANT S TOTAL ALL INCLUSIVE REGISTRATION ALL EVENTS $125.00 X = $ Does not include golf. *if selecting this option skip directly to total at bottom of the page* REUNION FEE $45.00 X = $ *required if not selecting the all inclusive package above WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8TH GOLF TOURNAMENT 9:00AM-1:00PM $60.00 X = $ VFW WELCOME DINNER/TURKEY SHOOT 6:00PM 8:00PM $35.00 X = $ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9TH MUSEUM EXHIBIT OPENING & LUNCH 10:00AM-4:00PM INCLUDED BIL LEPP SHOW 6:00PM-9:00PM $15.00 X = $ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10TH TOUR OF OAK RIDGE/NEYLAND STADIUM 8:00AM-4:00PM $50.00 X = $ INCLUDES LUNCH, BUS RIDE AND TOURS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11TH BRICK CEREMONY AT VETERANS PARK 10:00AM-11:00 AM FREE PUMPKINTOWN FESTIVAL 11:00AM tired FREE BANQUET AT MCMINN HIGH SCHOOL 6:00PM-9:00PM $40.00 X = $ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12TH DEVOTION WITH REV. WILL SHELTON 7:45AM-8:15AM FREE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS BANQUET DINNER CHOICES (PLEASE MARK QUANTITY NEEDED) TOTAL = $ GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST + FILLET OF BEEF MEDALLION + SALMON = PLEASE LIST ANY SPECIAL DIETARY RESTRICTIONS One T-SHIRT INCLUDED WITH EACH REGISTRATION (PLEASE MARK ALL SIZES NEEDED) SMALL MEDIUM LARGE EXTRA LARGE 2XL
5 MAY 2014 Reunion Itinerary and Logistics USNRF-1015 for official use only From: The Logistics Officer. Times, Dress Code, Personal Sitting Services Reference: UNCOR Regulations ver. 1977 All attendees are to adhere to the following schedule relative to the 2014 U.S.S. Charles R. Ware Reunion activities. Variations where warranted will be sent by the Commanding Officer and posted in the commons area of the berthing quarters. Wednesday, October 8, 2014 0815 Hours Golfers assemble at Holiday Inn Express parking lot for convoy to Springbrook Golf and Country Club. Transportation provided or your may drive your own. Soft Drinks and snacks provided. Lunch and non soft drinks available on site in restaurant following event at additional cost. Players may also choose to return to home port for lunch. Tournament is 2 man select shot format. Pick a partner or we will assign one. Annual ship bragging rights will be bestowed upon winners. Dress: Casual civilian clothes. Shorts acceptable weather permitting. 1800 Hours - 2000 Hours All registered attendees with tickets to this event will report to the VFW, 706 Congress Parkway North for Welcome to Athens BBQ Picnic and Turkey Shoot. Attendees are requested to pilot personal vessels as this venue is a mere two hard turns to port after exiting the motel parking lot. Non Soft drinks will be served at this port of call and shore patrol has been duly notified. Please designate a non-drinking companion for the return trip. This mission is currently classified due to the use of weapons and attendance of politicians. Additional directions and a mission plan will be received at the hotel once the area is secured by Navy personnel. The Commanding Officer has arraigned for local entertainment since this will be the first time back at the home port in two years. Transportation: On your own with designated driver. One 15 passenger shuttle available all evening. Dress: Casual civilian clothes with nametags.
5 MAY 2014 Reunion Itinerary and Logistics USNRF-1015 for official use only From: The Logistics Officer. PAGE TWO Times, Dress Code, Personal Sitting Services Reference: UNCOR Regulations ver. 1977 Thursday, October 9, 2014 1000 Hours The annual business meeting will be held in the Keith Church auditorium which is directly beside the museum as they share the same parking lot. Those attending the business meeting will report directly to the auditorium. The commanding officer requests that you refrain from cursing like sailors while in the auditorium. Business meeting is scheduled to last no more than one hour. There are plenty of chairs for all. Museum will be open for those not attending business meeting. 1100 Hours - 1600 Hours Following the business meeting all registered attendees will report to the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum for the reopening of the U.S.S. Charles R. Ware exhibit and for lunch. Lunch will be served from 1200 hours to 1400 hours. Additional details will be distributed via executive orders as the itinerary is clarified through the museum admiral. Transportation: Pilot your own vessel so you may come and go at your leisure. Dress: Uniform of the day requested. Ware shirts and nametags. 1800 Hours - 1930 Hours All registered attendees with tickets to this event will report to the Athens City Middle School, (Keith Lane) for the USO show featuring world famous comedian Bil Lepp. Bil is the five time champion of the West Virginia Liars Contest and will be performing a special show for the crew and area veterans. Local entertainment will be presented prior to the main show at 1900 Hours. Bring hankies and cash as you will be crying with laughter and we guarantee you will want a CD to listen to on the way home. Transportation: It is not far and we request that you pilot your own vessel. Plenty of parking and totally handicap accessible. The school is around the corner from the Museum. Dress: Wear nametags and civilian clothes. Friday, October 10, 2014 0800 Hours to 1600 Hours All registered attendees with tickets to this event will report to the provided bus transportation at 0800 Hours as the bus will leave at 0815
5 MAY 2014 Reunion Itinerary and Logistics USNRF-1015 for official use only From: The Logistics Officer. PAGE THREE Times, Dress Code, Personal Sitting Services Reference: UNCOR Regulations ver. 1977 Friday, October 10, 2014 CLASSIFIED PROPER CLEARANCE REQUIRED 0800 Hours to 1600 Hours All registered attendees with tickets to this event will report to the provided bus transportation at 0800 Hours as the bus will leave at 0815 Hours. We will be transporting to the Secret City of Oak Ridge where we will be treated to a once in a lifetime tour behind the fences to discuss the Nuclear Navy. Additionally we will be stopping by Neyland Stadium Historic home of the University of Tennessee Volunteers for a tour. Transportation: Bus and van transportation. Lunch: Provided in Oak Ridge Dress: Ware shirts, nametags and Khaki bottoms requested. 1600 Hours Shore Leave has been granted to all attendees. Please enjoy the town not the brig. Saturday, October 10, 2014 1000 Hours Veterans Park Ceremony dedicated to past Wareman Pumpkintown festival in downtown Athens following. 1800 Hours All registered attendees with tickets to this event will report to the closing banquet at McMinn County High School. Transportation: On your own. Meal: Provided with ticket and registration. Dress: Please wear your dress uniform as the Commanding Officer will be in attendance and will be conducting inspections.
5 MAY 2014 Reunion Itinerary and Logistics USNRF-1015 for official use only From: The Logistics Officer. PAGE FOUR Times, Dress Code, Personal Sitting Services Reference: UNCOR Regulations ver. 1977 Sunday October 11. 2014 0745 Hours Fair Winds and Following Seas Devotion. All hands are invited to attend chapel led by the Reverend Will Shelton of Keith Memorial United Methodist Church. Rev. Shelton is the son-in-law of the commanding officer and a sought after speaker. We will be taking up a offering during this time, for the church building fund, to thank the church for allowing us to use their facilities and preacher during the reunion. No IOU s or script please. Location: Holiday Inn Express breakfast area. Notice: Due to government regulations this itinerary as with all paperwork is subject to change. Attendees will be notified promptly if changes occur. Daily schedules and written directions to locations will be provided in the hospitality room and at main berthing quarters. Our home port of Athens has liquor by the drink and neighboring counties have package stores however you may not transport open drinks at any time. Critical Notice: All registered attendees will be given personalized ID cards and lanyards. These cards will identify you in participating restaurants and stores for discounts. They are also great souvenirs. The commanding officer requests that these be worn at all times the crew is officially assembled and while on shore leave. You may choose not to wear them to bed however if you forget who you are in the morning do not blame the reunion organizers. Extra Special Notice: The ship s rehabilitation officer would like to advise the reunion attendees that we have made arraignments with Family Home Care of Athens to have available sitting and personal care services for anyone who may need those services. This is done on an hourly basis and if you need someone to stay with your loved one while you go on a trip or just need a break, please take advantage of this service. It is important that you call Kristi Brock at 1-800-455-7808 for details. Please mention the Ware when calling.
25 MAY 2014 Name Tag Order Form USNNTOF-1045 for official use only From: Henry Schults, Name Tag Officer Official Name tags Reference: Name Tag Order Form Athens ver. 2014 Please complete the following information and return along with a separate check to Henry Schultz, PO Box 711, Sturgis, MI 49091-0711. If you would like to order city tags for previous years please list the city and year. If you are a plank owner (on board when the Charles R. Ware was commissioned), a plank owner tag is available to hang below your name tag. Crew Member s name Rate/Rank on board Years served on board Guest Name Guest Name Guest Name Guest Name Crew member name tag at $6 each Guest Name Tag at $5 each City tags at $3 each Plank owner tag at $3 each Enclosed is my check totaling Name Address City State Zip Phone Email Ima Sailor BFTN 1956 1959 USS CHARLES R WARE DD 865 Crew Name Tag ($6) Athens, TN City Name Tag ($3)
General Reunion Information 28 MAY 2014 From: OHR (Officer Hospitality Room) Official conduct and socialization with locals Reference: AMC 24-645.onri A large part of our socializing takes place in our hospitality rooms as those who have previously attended Ware reunions know. The room will be stocked with drinks and goodies. We will have our usual setup of snacks, coffee, and soft drinks. In addition many members and their guests bring their own delicious snacks including home -made cakes, candies, etc. It should be noted however that those bringing home-made goodies are required to provide 10% of their items to Reunion Director(s) Austin Fesmire and Frank Biondo prior to placing the items in the hospitality room. This is required to ensure the safety of the crew as Austin and Frank will sample the goods. We also count on the help of members to set up the hospitality room, to sell raffle tickets and items. Adult Beverage Information We will have drinks including adult beverages in the hospitality room including, scotch, vodka, rye, beer, wine, etc. The reunion will purchase some of these beverages, but with so many who have their own personal preference we suggest you also bring your favorite beverage. Reminder the local authorities advise that no alcoholic beverages are allowed outside of the hospitality room. Ware Memories The hospitality room also contains Ware mementos. You are invited to bring yours to share. Ware Raffle and 50/50 Drawing Please bring an item to donate for the raffle. It is a fun time and the money we raise supports Ware projects including Veterans Memorial Park in Athens and the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum. These locations are home to the USS Charles R Ware Memorial and the official repository of the Ware artifacts.