Seawolf Reunion / Oklahoma City, OK 2023

2023 Seawolf Reunion

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2023 REUNION…. As most of you already know, our plans for a Pensacola Reunion did not work out as originally planned. After looking at multiple options for an East Coast site, we shifted our efforts back to a Midwest venue based on economics. We were able to satisfy our requirements in Oklahoma City, OK. Many of you may recall, OKC was a runner-up to Branson. We are excited to announce, we have negotiated rates and signed a contract with Embassy Suites OKC. They are now accepting hotel reservations for the 2023 Reunion. Whether you want to make your reservation online or by phone, you will find the Information below. Reunion info/Registration forms will be forthcoming in future Wolfgrams close to Jan 2023.

2023 SEAWOLF REUNION OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 
Dates: Sunday, Sept 3 – Thursday, Sept 7, 2023
Downloadable Reunion Documents and Forms 
HILTON EMBASSY SUITES OKLAHOMA CITY NORTHWEST
3233 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Phone: (405) 842-6633 “or” Toll Free (888-728-3025)

We negotiated 3 nightly rates based on room preference.

  • Standard 2 Room Suite (Queens/King) $139.00 per night + tax,
  • King 2 Room Corner Suite $159.00 per night + tax (limited availability) and,
  • King Bed 1 Room Studio Suite $119.00 per night + tax (limited availability).
  • Mobility Suites available (Non-Smoking Only) at Standard rate (limited inventory).

Embassy is honoring Reunion Room Rates 3 days prior and 3 days past the Reunion.
Hotel Amenities include:

  • ALL Non- Smoking Rooms,
  • Free made-to-order Breakfast,
  • Complimentary Evening Reception,
  • On-Site Restaurant,
  • Complimentary Self-parking,
  • Free WiFi, Concierge,
  • Indoor Pool, Fitness Center,
  • Business Center and is Pet Friendly.
  • This is a non-smoking Hotel, but they do have a designated smoking area outside.

Check out the hotel website for more info. Hold down your “CTRL” key and click on this link https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/okcones- embassy-suites-oklahoma-city-northwest/

Making an Online Reservation at the Hilton Embassy Suites.
Reunion dates include Labor Day, Mon 9/4/2023
  1. Click Here: SEAWOLF REUNION 2023 (this will take you to the Seawolf Hotel Room Site).
  2. Once on the Seawolf Hotel Room Site, Click on “Book a Room” (this will take you to “Select a Room”) ***If your dates of travel “or” persons per room are different than the dates of the Reunion listed, click on “Edit Stay” and make the changes.
  3. Before clicking on “Quick Book” under your room choice, double check and make sure your dates are correct.
  4. If you’re satisfied, continue thru the form to finish your reservation.

If you prefer making your Room Reservation with the Hotel directly call (405) 842-6633 “or” Toll Free (888-728-3025) and reference Seawolf Reunion 2023 with the Reunion dates of Sep 3 – Sep 7, 2023. Embassy is honoring Reunion Room Rates 3 days prior and 3 days past the Reunion.

The Embassy Suites will also be offering Round Trip Shuttle service for Will Rogers OKC Airport for approximately $15 per person. At this time the shuttle will run the 1st day of the Reunion (Sep 3rd) and last day of the Reunion (Sep 7th) with the possibility of adding a couple more days closer to the Reunion.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at gleseawolfdet9@cox.net “or” call Barb’s Cell (619) 838-0985; Gary’s Cell (619) 838-2231; Home (619) 443-0985

BANQUET: Seating for the Banquet will be Pre-Reserved with 10 persons per table BEFORE the Reunion. If you have an individual(s)"or” group (10 per table or less) please, submit names ASAP and we can start a table for you “or” your group. Please initiate contact and coordinate with the others before submitting names. If you have no preference, we will assign you a table “or” you can submit a name of a fellow Seawolf and we will try and match you with their table.

HOTEL AIRPORT SHUTTLE: Embassy Suites is offering our group Round Trip Shuttle for Will Rogers OKC Airport. The cost will be $15 per person roundtrip. ARRIVAL Shuttle to the hotel will only be offered Saturday, September 2nd “and” Sunday, September 3rd from 7:00a – 10:00p. Upon landing at Will Rogers Airport, call (405) 842-6633, prompt 4. Due to airline schedule variations, calling when you land is the best option. It will take aprx 15-20 minutes for the shuttle to get to the airport so, make sure you call the hotel before getting your bags. DEPARTURE Shuttles from the Hotel to the Will Rogers Airport will only be offered the final day of the Reunion, Thursday, Sep 07. There will be a sign-up list at the hotel for the Return Shuttle to Will Rogers Airport. Inquire at the Front Desk. You will arrange and pay SHUTTLE Costs thru the Hotel.

DATES TO REMEMBER.....
Wednesday, Aug 2nd – ALL Reunion Registrations, that Include Tour #1 & Tour #2, need to be received.
Sunday, Aug 13th - Last day to make a Hotel Reservation at the group rate. Any reservations made after this date will be based on hotel availability and at “rack rate”.
Saturday, Aug 24th– ALL Reunion Registrations need to be received. Attendance number needed by Hotel.

This year, due to restrictions by our Vendors, Reunion Cancellation Policies will need to apply.
Aug 3rd thru Aug 24th - Reunion Reservations Cancelled - "Tour Fees" Non-Refundable.
Aug 25th thru Sep 6th - Reunion Reservations Cancelled - "All fees" Non-Refundable

Any questions, contact us at 619-838-2231 (Gary’s Cell) / (619) 838-0985 (Barb’s Cell) / (619) 443-0985 (Home) “or” email us at gleseawolfdet9@cox.net

REUNION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - Embassy Suites by Hilton


Reunion Day 1 - Sunday, September 03, 2023

Complimentary made-to-order breakfast
reunion check-in  /  hospitality room
  • Open 6:30a-9:00a - Seasonal Delights – (Main Hotel Area)
  • Reunion Check-In / Hospitality Room Hospitality Room (Oklahoma Room/2nd Floor) Hours: TBD
  • Ships Store (Scissortail Room/2nd Floor) Hours: TBD

Reunion Day 2 - Monday, September 04, 2023

Complimentary made-to-order breakfast
Tour #1 - Oklahoma City Tour/Museums/Bricktown
reunion check-in  /  hospitality room
Complimentary Evening Reception
  • Tours board at Parking Lot Entrance of Hotel
  • Complimentary made-to-order Breakfast Open 6:30a-9:00a - Seasonal Delights – (Main Hotel Area)
  • Tour #1 – Oklahoma City Tour/Museums/Bricktown Motorcoach Departs Hotel @ 8:30a
  • Reunion Check-In / Hospitality Room Hospitality Room (Oklahoma Room/2nd Floor) Hours: TBD
  • Ships Store (Scissortail Room/2nd Floor) Hours: TBD
  • Complimentary Evening Reception Hours 5:00p – 6:30p - The Local Kitchen & Tap (Main Hotel Area)

Reunion Day 3 - Tuesday, September 05, 2023

Complementary made-to-order breakfast
tour #2 - Oklahoma City Museums Tour
reunion check-in  /  hospitality room
Complimentary Evening Reception
  • Tours board at Parking Lot Entrance of Hotel
  • Complimentary made-to-order Breakfast Open 6:30a-9:00a - Seasonal Delights – (Main Hotel Area)
  • Tour #2 – Oklahoma City Museums Tour Motorcoach Departs Hotel @ 8:30a
  • Reunion Check-In / Hospitality Room Hospitality Room (Oklahoma Room/2nd Floor) Hours: TBD
  • Ships Store (Scissortail Room/2nd Floor) Hours: TBD
  • Complimentary Evening Reception Hours 5:00p – 6:30p - The Local Kitchen & Tap (Main Hotel Area)
  • Sock Hop – Rock & Roll Bash Dancin’ with a DJ to 50’s & 60’s Music
    Salon D/E (Lower Level) Refreshments
    Aprx 7:00p – 11:00p

Reunion Day 4 - Wednesday, September 06, 2023

Complimentary made-to-order breakfast
seawolves business meeting
non-seawolves casual social ("bring one-get one")
reunion pictures
reunion banquet
  • Open 6:30a-9:00a - Seasonal Delights – (Main Hotel Area)
  • Seawolves Business Meeting 9:00a – 1:00p Salon ABCD (Lower Level)
  • Non-Seawolves Casual Social (“Bring One-Get One”) 9:30a – 1:00p Hospitality Room (Oklahoma Room/2nd Floor)
  • Reunion Pictures 5:00p – 7:00p (Cash Bar 5:00p-8:30p) Grand Ballroom Foyer
  • Reunion Banquet 7:00p – 11:00p (Banquet & Ceremonies) Grand Ballroom

Reunion Day 5 - Thursday, September 07, 2023

Complimentary made-to-order breakfast
hotel check-out  /  11a
  • Shuttle to Will Rogers Airport (Pre-arranged thru Hotel)
  • Complimentary made-to-order Breakfast Open 6:30a-9:00a - Seasonal Delights – (Main Hotel Area)

REUNION TOURS AND EVENTS


Monday - September 04, 2023 (Labor Day)

Tour #1 (Morning)
Oklahoma City Tour / First American Museum / OKC National Memorial / Bricktown
($63.00 per person)

We will depart the Embassy Suites Hotel @ 8:30a on a luxury motorcoach with a professional tour guide. You will experience the many districts of downtown Oklahoma City and learn about the history and culture of the “Sooner” state. You will see some of the top tourist attractions of Oklahoma City with a few stops along the way.

  1. First American Museum - You will experience the collective histories of 39 distinctive First American Nations in Oklahoma. The Museum shares the cultural diversity, history, and contributions of the First Americans.
  2. Oklahoma City National Memorial - The Outdoor Symbolic Memorial stands on the now sacred ground where the events of April 19, 1995, unfolded. What was once the footprint of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, Fifth Street, the Athenian Building and Oklahoma Water Resources Board are now the Field of Empty Chairs, Reflecting Pool, and Rescuers’ Orchard.
  3. Bricktown Entertainment District – You will have an opportunity to explore Bricktown, which was a former
    warehouse district and is now Oklahoma City’s most popular entertainment, shopping, and dining area. Enjoy “lunch on your own” at one of the many restaurants (i.e. Toby Keith’s, Charleston’s, Fuzzy Tacos, Earl’s BBQ). Your final excursion is on a Bricktown Water Taxi. You will take a cruise along the Canal while a Water Taxi Ambassador narrates the History and Points of Interest along the way. Arrive back at the Embassy Suites Hotel aprx 4:00p
    Driver & Guide gratuity not included

Tuesday - September 05, 2023

Tour #2 (Morning)
Oklahoma City museums Tour
($63.00 per person)

We will depart the Embassy Suites Hotel @ 8:30a on a luxury motorcoach with a professional tour guide. Your tour will include stops at:

  1. Oklahoma City Memorial Museum - The Memorial Museum is an interactive learning experience that occupies the west end of the former Journal Record Building. Built in 1923, this building withstood the bombing. The state-of-the-art Memorial Museum takes visitors through the story of the April 19, 1995, bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. You will have aprx 2½ hours to tour the Museum and Memorial.
  2. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum – The Museum features a superb collection of classic and contemporary Western art, as well as sculptor James Earle Fraser’s magnificent work, The End of the Trail. The exhibition wing houses a turn-of-the-century town and interactive history galleries that focus on the American cowboy, rodeos, Native American culture, Victorian firearms, frontier military and Western performers. You will have aprx 2 hours to explore the Museum, enjoy “lunch on your own” in the Museum Grill and shopping in the “Gift Shop”.
  3. 45th Infantry Division Museum – One of the first National Guard units to be activated for World War II, from the shores of France and all the way to Berlin liberating Dachau along the way, they later served in the brutal Korean War. You will have aprx 1 hour to explore the Museum. Arrive back at the Embassy Suites Hotel aprx 4:00p
    Driver & Guide gratuity not included

event #3 (evening)
sock hop - rock & roll bash
($12.00 per person)

Come ONE….Come ALL and get ready to Shake, Rattle & Roll. Put your Dancing Shoes On and enjoy an evening of dancing “or” listening to 50’s & 60’s Music with DJ, Josh Grace in the Hotel’s Ballroom (Salon/Main Floor) Refreshments


Wednesday - September 06, 2023

MANDATORY BUSINESS MEETING (SEAWOLVES ONLY)
LOCATION TBA  /  9:30 am - 1:00 pm

casual social "bring one-get one" (non-SEAWOLVES)
LOCATION TBA  /  9:30 am - 1:00 pm
(Voluntary $25.00 raffle item(s))

ALL Seawolf spouses, family and friends come join us in the hotel Hospitality Room for coffee, tea, conversation, and raffle prizes. While our Seawolves are in their Business Meeting conducting Seawolf business…slip on those “comfy” clothes, come on down, pull up a chair, “hangout”, make some great memories by talking and mingling with friends and leave the event with a Raffle gift. The Raffle is where the title “Bring One – Get One” comes into play. Bring a donation for the Raffle and get a ticket to win. Keep things simple and inexpensive, $25 limit on a Raffle item(s) and small enough to fit in a suitcase. (i.e. gift cards, lotions, candles. etc.) The raffle is completely voluntary, not mandatory. Look forward to seeing you there and building new friendships and memories.