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Reunion Information


REUNION XV

USS Alexander Hamilton Reunion XV
New London/Groton, CT
October 3-6, 2024.


LATEST UPDATE FROM THE REUNION COORDINATOR 9/15/2024

Ahoy, Shipmates!!!
The Submarine Base Tour is full and closed.

THE FINAL DAY TO SIGN UP TO ATTEND THE REUNION BANQUET IS FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2024!!

I have 70 people signed up to attend the banquet. This number does NOT include additional comped guests like color guard, DJ, guest speaker, etc.

The hotel/caterer requires final numbers 10 days before the event starts so Sept 20th gives us a small pad. Reunion registrations can still be made after the 20th but not for banquet attendance.

Those registered for the Reunion are 70 persons so far. The list of shipmates who plan to attend are listed below...please scroll down. Please direct any questions back to me (Clutch) and I'll try to get answers for you. I will also distribute all questions and appropriate answers to my distribution lists.

Jim "Clutch" Koogler
Treasurer and POC
USS Alexander Hamilton Association
clutch617@gmail.com
614-620-9445

LATEST UPDATE FROM THE REUNION COORDINATOR 7/15/2024

Ahoy shipmates!
The latest reunion news (and offer) from coordinator Paul Skalski and Hamilton shipmate MMCM Joe Damm (1984-1986 Gold):
We have an opportunity to schedule a tour of the Submarine Base at New London. To do so, we need to hire a bus (or buses, depending on the number of people interested).

THE CAVEATS:

          1-We need a MINIMUM of 20 people to sign up and take the bus tour.
          2-Those taking the tour MUST all be U.S. Citizens
          3-Be mobile (a cane or a walker is acceptable, but wheelchairs and scooters cannot be supported)
          4-Must sign up NO LATER THAN 15 August 2024

THE TOUR WOULD INCLUDE:
SUBFORCE/SUBASE of Today presentation with Public Affairs Team and Submarine School Instructors at Dealey Center (the theater). This would give you insight to what the Navy is doing today and how Subase has expanded its training programs.

Monument tour of Dealey Center Plaza Area. This gives the history of Subase, including a presentation on the Medal of Honor recipients.

A luncheon at the Pub in the bowling alley, consisting of pizza, salad, drinks and desserts.

A windshield tour of the base... including, if approved, Lower Base stop for top-side view of an SSN

We are also trying to include tours of the Sub School Trainer Facilities... including new escape trainer, fire fighting trainer, ship control trainer, and damage control trainer.

As mentioned before, we must have a minimum of 20 people sign up and take the tour. The cost would be AROUND $30.00 per person, which would help pay the expenses for the bus AND the luncheon at the Pub.

If you are interested, PLEASE RESPOND NO LATER THAN 15 AUGUST 2024 so the Reunion Committee can make the necessary arrangements with the Base personnel and bus operators. We don't have to have your payment yet, just your commitment.

Please direct any questions back to me (Clutch) and I'll try to get answers for you. I will also distribute all questions and appropriate answers to my distribution lists.

Jim "Clutch" Koogler
Treasurer and POC
USS Alexander Hamilton Association
clutch617@gmail.com
614-620-9445

Earlier Update from the REUNION COORDINATOR 6/15/2024

Plans for the 2024 Alexander Hamilton crew reunion are complete. Our coordinator, Paul Skalski, sent the following:

June 15, 2024:
HOTEL INFORMATION:
Holiday Inn New London
35 Governor Winthrop Blvd
New London, CT
Room rates are $189 per night.

Booking Method:
You can start booking your room now. Follow the hotel link to register.
HOTEL LINK

Select BOOK NOW (On my computer it took several seconds for the "Book Now" button to appear). Select your CHECK IN/OUT DATES. Under RATE PREFERENCE select GROUP RATE. Enter "AHR"
Please Note: The group rate is good ONLY for the nights of 10/2, 10/3, 10/4, and 10/5. Any room reservations before or after the reunion dates will be billed at the hotel's regular rates.

Cutoff Date / Method of Reservation:
The cut-off date for the block is August 28, 2024; once the date passes the rooms that are not picked up will be released back into general inventory and the negotiated rate will no longer be available for booking.

THE REGISTRATION FORM:
The Registration Form is a PDF FILE. Click below for the file:

CLICK HERE FOR THE FORM

THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND NEW LONDON/GROTON/MYSTIC
This is a list of local events and side trips. Click below for the list:
CLICK HERE FOR THE LIST

THOSE WHO ARE REGISTERED TO ATTEND REUNION XV...SEE BELOW:

Al Allgeier

Gary Bennett +1

Jim Blanch +1

Dennis Brady

Ed Callaway

Warren Wm Chard +1

Joe Damm +1

Ricky DiEmidio +1

Rich Dominy

Dave Dutka +1

Michael Ehnot +1

Fred Eichhorn +1

Kim Emmons

Bob Flynn +1

Sheldon Gorham +1

Chris Graff +1

Dean Habhegger +1

Barry Hammond

Richard Harold +1

Rick Harrahill

Edward Hayden +1

Eric Hirsh +1

Bill Kerr

David Kirkpatrick +1

Jim Koogler +1

Michael Lovin +1

David MacNamee

James Nowell +1

Leroy Nettrouer +1

Bill Odalen +1

Dale Parker

Bill Preece +1

Robert Ross +1

Dick Sellers

Gary Sievers +1

Paul Skalski +1

Howard Whitcomb +1

Dave Willemot +1

Dave Willemot +1, +2

RECENTLY HAD A QUESTION ABOUT PREVIOUS HAMILTON REUNIONS AND THOUGHT IT WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA TO PUT A LIST OUT SO EVERYONE CAN HAVE A LOOK...SEE BELOW:

1995 Reunion I Charleston, SC Coord Jim Wells

1997 Reunion II Jekyll Island, GA Coord Jim Wells

1999 Reunion III Mystic, CT Coord Jim Wells & Ralph Kennedy

2001 Reunion IV Kings Bay, GA Coord Bob Cantley & Ed LaPointe

2003 Reunion V New London, CT Coord Frank Bonner & Bob Waters

2005 Reunion VI Charleston, SC Coord Dave Mueller

2007 Reunion VII Bradenton, FL Coord Jim Koogler

2009 Reunion VIII San Diego, CA Coord Frank Bonafede

2011 Reunion IX Charleston, SC Coord Bob Dewar

2013 Reunion X Silverdale, WA Coord John Braasch

2015 Reunion XI Mystic, CT Coord Jim & Rita Carey

2017 Reunion XII Charleston, SC Coord Dean & Barb Habhegger

2019 Reunion XIII San Diego, CA Coord Frank Bonafede

2022 Reunion XIV Washington, DC area Coord Davide Kirkpatrick, Keith Werner, Cliff Trent & Dale Parker

2024 Reunion XV New London, CT Paul Skalski


IF YOU HAVE A GOOD E-MAIL ADDRESS PLEASE SEND IT TO ME habhegx15@ssbn-617.com


USS ALEXANDER HAMILTON REUNION ASSOCIATION DUES

JIM KOOGLER IS THE REUNION ASSOCIATION TREASURER ON AN ONGOING BASIS TO REDUCE THE HASSLE OF HAVING TO TRANSFER MONEY FROM ONE REUNION COORDINATOR TO ANOTHER EACH REUNION. HE WILL BE KEEPING TRACK OF DUES AND OTHER FINANCIAL ISSUES REGARDING THE ASSOCIATION. DUES ARE $20 FOR TWO YEARS.
HE CAN BE REACHED AT:
JIM KOOGLER
2402 Lyncross St
Grove City, Ohio 43123-8438
614-620-9445 (cell)
614-991-5689 (home)
clutch617@gmail.com








Photos When I get them, I post them.


IN MEMORIAM


Charles A Tiffin MMC(SS)

"THE" TL-29

THE STRAIGHT SKINNY ON YOUR ASSOCIATION DUES

The Reunion Association would like to make sure we all understand the importance of the Alexander Hamilton Association dues. If your name is highlighted on the crew list page, your dues are paid up. As in the past the cost per crewmember is $20.00 total for both years. This will provide us up front money for the next reunion, mailing costs, etc. Membership also gives shipmates a vote in any decisions that will be made with regard to the Association. Please send your dues $$ to Jim Koogler's address above. We thank you for your continued support.

LEST WE FORGET......THE BELL TOLLING CEREMONY WILL BE PART OF EACH REUNION TO REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE:

TO THE LIST OF DEPARTED SHIPMATES

You can e-mail me at.....habhegx15@ssbn-617.com


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