REUNION XVI
USS Alexander Hamilton Reunion XVI
Nashville, TN
October 14-18, 2026.
LATEST UPDATE FROM THE REUNION COORDINATOR 9/15/2024
Ahoy, Shipmates!!!
IT'S TIME... to register for the 2026 USS Alexander Hamilton Reunion in Nashville, Tennessee. Below is the general content of the registration form. I've also attached:
Registration Form in PDF and jpeg formats: You can print it, fill it out, send it back by USPS... or scan into your computer and email to me... or take pictures with your phone and text it to me. Basically, I'll take it in any form you care to use to get it back to me.
A follow up email will be sent and include some area attractions in PDF format. There's a LOT to do in Nashville so any list I send will barely scratch the surface. I urge all attendees to check Trip Advisor (www.tripadvisor.com), the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, and/or any other travel sites for more information.
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM
Checks should be made payable to "USS Alexander Hamilton Assn".
Registration can be emailed to Clutch at clutch617@gmail.com
Snail mail payments and registrations can be sent to:
Jim Koogler
2402 Lyncross St
Grove City, Ohio 43123-8438
Reunion will be held at the
MILLENIUM MAWELL HOUSE HOTEL
2025 Rosa L. Parks Blvd
Nashville, TN 37228
1-615-259-4343
Room rates are $139 per night (plus taxes, etc)
Includes: breakfast; 15% discount in restaurant; free parking
Same rate 3 days before and 3 days after reunion dates
Hotel check-in: 4:00 pm – Hotel check-out: 11:00 am
BOOKING/RESERVATION METHOD:
You can book your room anytime between now and October 1st. The sooner the better.
You can book online by using this link:
https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/bookings/?hotelcode=13552&checkin=2026-10-12&adults=1&groupcode=USSALEXHAMILTON
Copy and paste the URL above into your browser
OR… you can call the hotel (see telephone number above), tell them it’s the USS Alexander Hamilton Reunion (code USSALEXHAMILTON). If you have problems with either of these procedures, you can call the booking specialist, Amanda, at 1-615-313-1393.
CUT OFF DATE:
The cut-off date for the block is OCTOBER 1, 2026. Once this 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.
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION IMPORTANT NOTE:
The Maxwell House Hotel does NOT have airport transportation. Neither can the association afford to provide transportation. You’ll have to arrange for your own… by taxi, airport limo/shuttle, Lyft, Uber, whatever.
AUCTION
Auction items are needed. We’ll auction just about anything. Bring along what you have. Contact Clutch if it’s something you need to ship.
PHOTOS FOR BADGES
Send a Navy picture that you would like to use to David Kirkpatrick at davidellery2@gmail.com. Previous attendees need not send one unless you want it changed.
PLAN OF THE WEEK
All times are guess-timates and subject to change
October 14, 2026 – WEDNESDAY
1100 – 2200: Grand Ballroom East, Reunion check-in. Hospitality Room open
ALL DAY FREE TIME TO EXPLORE THE AREA
October 15, 2026 – THURSDAY
1100 – 2200: Grand Ballroom East, Reunion check-in. Hospitality Room open
ALL DAY FREE TIME TO EXPLORE THE AREA
October 16, 2026 – FRIDAY
1100 – 2200: Grand Ballroom East, Reunion check-in.
Hospitality Room open
ALL DAY FREE TIME TO EXPLORE THE AREA
1600 – 1700 Grand Ballroom East, Business meeting (Crew Members)
1700 – 2000 Grand Ballroom East, Auction
October 17, 2026 – SATURDAY
1100 – 1700: Grand Ballroom East, Reunion check-in. Hospitality Room open
ALL DAY FREE TIME TO EXPLORE THE AREA
1700 Grand Ball room, MUSTER FOR BUS TRANSPORTATION TO GENERAL JACKSON
IMPORTANT: There is a US Coast Guard mandated and required bag check before boarding the General Jackson. ABSOLUTELY NO FIREARMS ARE PERMITTED, REGARDLESS OF PERMIT. Bringing food or beverages aboard is also prohibited.
1745 – 1815 Bus trip to the General Jackson Showboat
1815 – 2200 GENERAL JACKSON SHOWBOAT (dinner and show) TIMES APPROXIMATE
2200 – 2230 Return bus trip to Maxwell House Hotel TIMES APPROXIMATE
October 18, 2026 – SUNDAY
Farewells, hotel check out/, etc
GENERAL JACKSON SHOWBOAT CRUISE
An Evening of Music, Dining, and Classic Southern Charm. Step aboard the General Jackson, a stunning 300-foot paddlewheel showboat gliding along the peaceful Cumberland River. This unforgettable cruise blends delicious dining, worldclass entertainment, and the timeless elegance of America’s great showboats.
What to Expect:
Ø Lively music, comedy, and dancing in a spectacular variety show
Ø A generous buffet dinner featuring Southern favorites
Ø Scenic views from one of Nashville’s most iconic attractions
Ø A fun, memorable evening with your shipmates
Your Experience Includes:
Ø Roundtrip motorcoach transportation
Ø Cruise admission
Ø Full buffet dinner
Ø Musical variety show
Ø All taxes and gratuities (including driver)
Ø Cash bar available during dinner and the show
Come enjoy the charm, energy, and tradition of the General Jackson—still one of Nashville’s most popular and entertaining experiences.
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
THOSE WHO ARE REGISTERED TO ATTEND REUNION XVI...SEE BELOW:
Coming Soon
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
2026 Reunion XVI Nashville, TN Jim (Clutch) Koogler
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
