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INFORMATION PACKET FOR THE
USS DOWNES DE/FF1070 REUNION 2019
June 20th-23rd, 2019 Branson, Missouri
The USS Downes Reunion Committee invites all shipmates who served onboard at any time to attend the third reunion,
June 20th-23rd, 2019, in Branson, Missouri. Our 2017 San Diego reunion saw roughly 45 shipmates and guests gather
and celebrate their time at sea on the finest, fairest, fastest, frigate in the fleet – the USS Downes. Since then our list of
shipmates located has grown considerably, so let’s try and triple that number of shipmates at our next reunion!!
A complimentary Hospitality Room is being provided by the hotel for shipmates and guests. Generally the fee for the
meeting space is typically $800 plus tax, but they are waiving the fee with the intention of shipmates staying at The
Lodge filling (and hopefully then some) the number of rooms blocked for our group, to socialize with shipmates, peruse
photos, cruise books, or other memorabilia from time on the ship. This is the place to meet your old shipmates, make
new friends, and retell all those sea stories! Guests will learn the history of the ship, your military service, and develop
a deeper appreciation of what you have done for them and your country.
ACCOMODATIONS
The host hotel for the 2019 reunion is The Lodge of the Ozarks, 3431 MO-76, Branson, MO 65616. The hotel offers
free parking, however RV parking is not allowed. Lodging has interior corridors, elevators and includes complimentary
hot, deluxe breakfast each morning. Rooms include refrigerator, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, and wire-
less Internet access. The hotel has an indoor pool and spa. All rooms are non-smoking and no pets are allowed. Hotel
room reservations must be made with a credit card by you directly by calling Renee Contreras in the Reservations
Department at 800.335.2555 Monday-Friday, 8a-5p CST. You must ask for the USS DOWNES REUNION group rate
based on desired room type, single or double adult occupancy plus 12.1% taxes (State tax rate 8.1% + City tax rate 4%):
Room Type: Double Queen (60 blocked)/$89.95 + $10.88 tax = $100.83
Standard King (15 blocked)/$94.95 + $11.49 tax = $106.44
Jetted-tube King (based on availability)/$99.95 + $12.09 tax = $112.04
Subject to availability, rate above will be extended to guests for three nights before and after event.
A $10.00+ tax per night charge will apply for additional adults in same room. Children 17 & under stay free in same room as parents. Maximum room occupancy is 4
adults or 2 adults & 3 children. Reservations may be taken at group rate after block release date but is subject to availability. Payment for rooms will be collected
from each guest upon arrival. The hotel will do its best to accommodate all special needs and requests, however they cannot guarantee requests. Cancelation Policy:
Cancel no less than 24 hours prior to arrival and no penalty will apply.
Block release date: Monday - May 20th, 2019 @ 5:00PM
2019 REUNION PLAN OF THE DAY
ATTENTIVE SCHEDULE
Thursday – June 20th, 2019 Sunday - June 23rd, 2019
1400-1800 Report to Crystal Hall/Hospitality Room 0630-0930 Breakfast in Lodge’s Breakfast Lounge
Registration
0830-1200 Hospitality Room open
Meet & Greet
**FAREWELLS**
**DINNER ON YOUR OWN**
1600-2330 Welcome Reception w/ Cash Bar GENERAL INFORMATION
Crystal Hall/Hospitality Room
Raffle Tickets & 50/50 tickets will be Please note, all attendees are required to register if plan on
available for purchase attending. Planned activities throughout the 2019 Reunion
are included with each registration. Some are at set times
Friday – June 21st, 2019 while others are at your leisure. All reunion activities includ-
ed in your registration are described later within this packet.
0630-0930 Breakfast in Lodge’s Breakfast Lounge Shipmates and their guests are encouraged to host 2-3 hour
time slots in the Hospitality Room. Hosts are welcomed and
0930-1730 Hospitality Room open*
Raffle Tickets available for purchase encouraged to have light snacks available for those visiting
*If host available to man room. the room. The cost of the snacks would be the responsibility
of the hosts, and can be brought in from the outside. You
1200-1730 Cash bar available in Hospitality Room can even co-host a time slot with another shipmate! For
more information on this, please contact Shannon Metzger
1800-1815 Meet in lobby for dinner show
at ussdownesff1070@gmail.com.
1815-1825 Walk as group to dinner show “SIX”
PHOTO SHOOT
Hughes Brothers Theater
We will be documenting this special event through staged
1830-1930 Dinner photos of couples, individuals plus group photos for the re-
union archives prior to the banquet. Photo location and time
2000-2200 “SIX” performance
will be on the info board in the Hospitality Room.
2230-0000 Hospitality Room open*
Saturday – June 22nd, 2019
0630-0930 Breakfast in Lodge’s Breakfast Lounge
0930-1500 Hospitality Room open*
Raffle tickets available for purchase
*If host available to man room.
1600-1730 Individual/Couple/Group Photos
1730-1800 Cocktail Hour/Cash Bar Available
Crystal Hall/Hospitality Room
1800-1900 Banquet Dinner /Cash Bar Available
Crystal Hall/Hospitality Room
1900-2330 Banquet Program & Raffles
Cash Bar Available
Six Voices. Zero Instruments. All Music. SIX, a contemporary vocal band on power-mode, features six real brothers who take musical entertainment to a whole new level. Critically acclaimed and dubbed as “an orchestra of hu- man voices” and “masters of showmanship”, these multi-talented brothers sound like a band using only their mouths. Infusing lively choreography and dysfunctional family comedy into the show as only brothers can do, they perform everything from contemporary pop to R&B to classic rock’n’roll to doo-wop to gospel to patriotic. SIX not only continues to push the envelope, always adding new material that’s fresh, unique and unexpected, but also continues to amaze audiences with their ability to consist- ently deliver powerhouse vocals, impeccable harmonies, and unparalleled high-end profes- sional production. Once you experience it, you will understand the power of SIX! Registered reunion attendees will be wowed by this performance. Performing at The Hughes Brothers’ Theater, we will not have to travel far…..The Hughes Brothers’ Theater is attached to The Lodge of the Ozarks resort. Registered shipmates and guests will walk over as a group to take in dinner prior to the start of the show. The show and dinner is included in your registration.
The Veterans Memorial Museum in Branson, Missouri, is a national tribute to the brave men and
women who defended our liberties during the 20th Century. A visit to the museum is a powerful,
emotional experience. Admission to the museum is included in each reunion attendee’s paid
registration. Visiting the museum is at your leisure.
The museum is composed of ten great halls covering the wars and conflicts fought during the 20th
Century. Circulation and viewing starts in the World War I Hall, progressing through World War II,
Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and more. Each hall features dramatic and thought-provoking exhib-
its. Sculpture, murals, historical artifacts, objects d’ art, and thousands of authentic memorabilia
honor all branches of the service, major battlefronts, campaigns, industrial defense, and more.
The names of the men and women killed in action in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Persian Gulf, and
recent conflicts of the 20th Century are displayed on the walls of the halls.
1250 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616
417.336.2399
The Branson Ferris Wheel was formerly Chicago's iconic Navy
Pier Ferris Wheel, ridden by nearly 17 million people from 1995 to
2015. Standing 150 feet tall, its 40 gondolas hold 240 riders, and it
lights up the night with 16,000 LED lights. The Branson Ferris
Wheel boasts spectacular views of the famed entertainment corri-
dor. Just a short walk from The Lodge of the Ozarks hotel, stroll
down during the day or take an evening ride seeing the magnifi-
cent views of the beautiful Ozark Mountains! After your ride, cap
off your spin with a special (and delicious) treat from Andy’s Fro-
zen Custard or Beaver Tails Pastry!
Tickets for a spin on the ferris wheel are included in each reunion
attendee’s paid registration. (Andy’s Frozen Custard and Beaver
Tails Pastry are not included—but highly recommended!)
2505 W-76 Co. Rd., Branson, MO
USS DOWNES DE/FF1070 REUNION 2019
June 20-23, 2019 - Branson, Missouri
Please return this form along with your payment. Thank you!
SPECIAL NEEDS
If you have any special dietary, handicapped, or other special requirements, please provide the details below. Please be VERY
specific. Special dietary meals are available.
Handicapped Requirements: __________________________________________________________________________________
Special Dietary Needs: _______________________________________________________________________________________
REGISTRATION FEES + TOURS + EXTRAS
Registration fees include: One (1) t-shirt, dinner & show ticket to SIX, admission to the Veterans Memorial Museum and Bran-
son Ferris Wheel, and banquet meal. Raffle and 50/50 tickets are separate costs.
T-Shirt Size:
Shirt 1: S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL
Shirt 2: S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL
Shirt 3: S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL
Shirt 4: S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL
Registration Fee (required for each attendee): $150.00 per person # attending _______ = $__________
50/50 Tickets $10.00 each OR 3 for $20 # of tickets _______ = $__________
Raffle Tickets $20.00 each OR 3 for $50 # of tickets _______ = $__________
(Raffle & 50/50 ticket proceeds will be donated to the Missouri Honor Flight Chapter)
TOTAL FEES SUBMITTED: = $___________
REGISTRATION/CANCELATION/REFUND POLICY
All reunion registrations with full payment, including advance raffle & 50/50 ticket purchases, must be postmarked or deposited
by APRIL 20th, 2019. Late registrations will not be accepted. By submitting this registration form, you understand and agree that
for any cancelation of paid registrations that are postmarked on or before APRIL 20th, 2019, there will be a $50.00 fee plus the
cost of any activities that have already been paid for, or for which guaranteed numbers has been provided to a vendor. There will
be NO REFUNDS—for any reason—for cancelation requests postmarked after APRIL 20th, 2019. If you must cancel your trip to
the reunion, remember YOU must: (1) call the hotel directly to cancel your room, and YOU must (2) call Shannon Metzger @
765.894.1685 as soon as you know so that we may modify our hotel/activities count.
By signing below, I understand, agree to, and acknowledge the registration/cancelation/refund policy.
Shipmate’s Signature Required: _______________________________________________________________________________
USS DOWNES DE/FF1070 REUNION 2019
June 20th-23rd, 2019
Branson, Missouri
Complete & return your registration with
your check or money order to the address listed below:
c/o SHANNON METZGER
1009 MATTERHORN DR.
LEBANON, IN 46052-3120
SHIPMATE INFO:
Shipmate Name: _______________________________________________Nickname onboard: ___________________________
Guest Name: _______________________________________ Relationship: __ Spouse __ Significant Other __ Family __Friend
**For additional guests attending with Shipmate, please see form included in registration for listing their information.**
Street Address: _____________________________________ City: ___________________ State: ________ Zip: _____________
Home Phone: _______________________________________ Cell Phone: ____________________________________________
Email: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Total number who will be attending this event in your group: ____________ Other attendees: FAMILY / FRIENDS
Check here if you want your confirmation sent by USPS (otherwise it will be sent to the email listed above). □
If there should be an emergency during the reunion and we need to contact a member of your family, who should that be?
Name: __________________________________________________________ Phone Number: ____________________________
Your cell phone or travel number in case there are any last minute changes: __________________________________________
WHILE ONBOARD:
All Positions Held: ______________________________________________ Date(s) Onboard: _____________________________
Highest Rank Held While Onboard: _________________________________ Rate: _______________________________________
Most memorable memory from time onboard:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Your favorite fishing story from the ship:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
USS DOWNES DE/FF1070 REUNION 2019
June 20-23, 2019 Branson, MO
PAYMENT METHOD
Please make all checks and checks payable to:
USS DOWNES 2019 REUNION
□ Personal Check #_____________ □ Money Order #_____________
Total Payment Amount Enclosed: $_________________
Shipmate’s Signature Required: ________________________________________________________________
Shipmate’s Name Printed: ______________________________________________
Complete & return your registration with
your check to the address listed below:
c/o SHANNON METZGER
1009 MATTERHORN DRIVE
LEBANON, IN 46052-3120
Please return this form along with your payment. Thank you!
MEMORIES
Time spent aboard ship was documented through shipmates photos. Long after leaving the
boat, those same photos helped preserve memories of times traveled to places you only imag-
ined going, visits to various ports of calls, documenting your job on board for family back home,
and countless others.
For the 2019 reunion, we are asking for you to share those same photos with reunion at-
tendees. If you already have the photos scanned or have the ability to send them electronical-
ly, please email them to: ussdownesff1070@gmail.com . You are able to mail-in actual, hardcopy
photos; they will be returned to you within 14 days (please be sure to provide the address in
which they need to be returned to). The collected photos will be turned in to a continuously
looping photo montage played in the hospitality room.
Please send photos to: Shannon Metzger
c/o USS Downes 2019 Reunion
1009 Matterhorn Drive
Lebanon, IN 46052-3120
2019 - BRANSON, MO
USS DOWNES DE/FF 1070
REUNION COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Andrew “Drew” Rouse & Bernice Vela—Chicago, IL
James “Jim” & Tressa White—Bayard, NE
Kenny & Christy Moberly—Rolla, MO
Mark & Terrie Davidson—Yellville, AR
Russell & Shannon Metzger—Lebanon, IN
COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND/OR CONCERNS MAY ALSO
BE SENT TO THE COMMITTEE’S EMAIL:
ussdownesff1070@gmail.com
Details may also be found on the website at:
www.ussdownesff1070.weebly.com
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