If you have not been to a Phan Rang reunion before, we will try to answer the most common questions here. Let’s start with a list of planned activities. The times may not be confirmed until the first day of the reunion.
You will receive a more accurate schedule at Check-In. Self Check-In is available anytime if the room is open.
Thursday
Complimentary breakfast is available. (Guests will be given Breakfast Vouchers when they check in – up to 2 per room, per day they’re staying. They can use these vouchers in the Restaurant between the hours of 6AM and 11AM each morning that they’re here.) Sign in and welcoming from 10 AM and throughout the day in the Windsor Ballroom. A great time to renew old friendships and to meet new friends. The Windsor Ballroom will serve as our hospitality room for the duration of the reunion. We will have patches, pins, and decals for purchase at the registration table.
5:30 PM Dinner Buffet in the Windsor Ballroom. Mexican Buffet, with Santa Fe salad with crisp romaine, roasted corn, Tomatoes and black beans served with chipotle ranch dressing, Fajita style chicken and steak, Your choice of chicken, beef or cheese enchilada, Pinto beans, Mexican rice, roasted salsa, pico de gallo, shredded lettuse, sour cream, guacamole, shredded jack cheese and warm flour tortillas, Cinnamon churros, iced water and tea.
3:30 PM Cash bar opens in the Hospitality Suite until 9:00 PM.
Check In and welcoming all day. A great time to renew old friendships and to meet new friends at the same time.
Friday
Complimentary breakfast is available from 6AM to 11AM.
9:00 AM Space Center Houston Tour with Metropolitan Shuttle buses departing the main entrance at 9:00 AM and returning before 5:00PM. The tour is approx. 5 hours and includes a tram tour of the facility. Everyone will receive a lunch voucher good for $22.50 anything over that you will have to pay.
5:30 PM – Dinner Buffet in the Windsor Ballroom. A Taste of Italy Buffet, with classic Ceaser salad with parmesan croutons, caprese salad with peso dressing, Pollo parmesan breaded chicken topped with Italian cheese and fresh tomatoes, Grilled Salmon with white wine butter sauce, Pene pasta in butter sauce, seasonal grilled vegetables, Cannoli and iced water and tea.
You will be able to self Check In all day if the room is open.
Saturday
Breakfast is available in the hotel is available from 6AM to 11AM.
10:00 AM: Hospitality Suite for general membership meeting.
11:00 AM: Raffle in the hospitality Suite
Afternoon
2:30 PM: Couple/Individual pictures. Location to be announced.
3:30 PM: Group pictures. Location to be announced.
5:30 PM: Social Hour in the Hospitality Suite. Cash bar opens at 4:30 PM and remains open until after the meal is served.
5:30 PM Platted dinner in the Windsor Ballroom.
Sunday
AM – Goodbyes and Checkout for those that are scheduled to leave.
Dress: Casual at all events. Some do dress up more for the Banquet but some wear jeans. Ladies, for the Banquet some wear dresses and others wear dressier pants with a blouse. Some wear jeans. Just be yourself and you will be fine. My wife usually wears slacks and a nice blouse, however, she has worn a dress before. I usually wear black or blue jeans and a collared shirt. A lot of guys wear jackets. There is no judgement among we brothers and sisters at these events. As long as you and your clothes are clean, everyone will be happy.
Alcoholic Drinks: This depends upon the hotel. This years hotel doesn’t allow outside beverages except in your room. They will have open bars in the hospitality room. Please don’t get caught sneaking some in. If we don’t keep a good working relationship with the hotel, it will make things more difficult and they can demand payment for lost revenue. This hotel has made several cost concessions to accommodate us this year. Let’s treat them right please.
Hotel Info:
Crowne Plaza Houston Med Ctr-Galleria Area, 2712 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX, 77098.
Room rate: $109 – choice of King or Queen Parking is $15 per day.
Guests will make their reservations on an individual basis either by phone at 1 (800) 227-6963 or via the internet. If making your reservation by phone, please be sure to mention that you are with the “Phan Rang Vietnam Veterans”.
Transportation:
Houston GW Bush Airport Transportation
The Hotel does not have an Airport Shuttle
Below are Links to our Planned Activities:
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