2016 USS Tarawa LHA-1 Reunion POD The POD (Plan of the Day) for the USS Tarawa LHA-1 Reunion at Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall in Fabulous Las Vegas.Monday, August 1, 2016 - Check-in a Day Early and Start Having Fun- On Your Own - Explore Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall and Fabulous Las Vegas, NevadaTuesday, August 2, 2016 - On Your Arrival - Hotel Check-in 3:00 PM- 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM - USS Tarawa LHA-1 Meet & Greet Registration, Welcome Cocktail Party, and Welcoming Program (Cash Bar) with Hors d'oeuvre located at the Observation Deck. Hors d'oeuvre will be served from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Meet the Guest of Honor, WWII Battle of Tarawa Sergeant Major Ray Wilburn, USMC Retired.Wednesday, August 3, 2016 - 10:00 AM - Tarawa Bowling Tournament at Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall Bowling Alley, Compete or Watch the Tournament - It's A LOT of fun! Cost is $5.00 for two games (one practice game followed by the championship game) and $3.50 bowling shoes rental. The Bowling Commissioners are Charles & Bonnie Petrach.- 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM - USS Tarawa LHA-1 Banquet - Room TBA- 6:00 PM - Cash Bar Social Hour- 7:00 PM - Dinner with WWII Battle of Tarawa Guest of Honor Sergeant Major Ray Wilburn, USMC Retired - Followed by Social Mustering Thursday, August 4, 2016 - 9:00 AM - Tarawa Top Gun Competition at Gun Store of Las Vegas. Cost is $30.00 paid at the range. Ready, Aim, Fire. The Tarawa Top Gun Commissioners are Keith Brownmiller, Charles Petrach, and David McNair.- 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM - USS Tarawa LHA-1 Departure Party (Cash Bar) with Hors d'oeuvre located in the Observation Deck. Hors d'oeuvre will be served from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Bowling Commissioners Charles & Bonnie Petrach will present the bowling metals and Tarawa Top Gun Commissioners Keith Brownmiller, Charles Petrach, and David McNair will present the Tarawa Top Gun Awards.Friday, August 5, 2016 - Noon - Hotel Check-out. Smooth Sailing Home, Shipmates.Home | Ahoy Shipmates! | Must Read | POD | Reserve Room | Who's Going | Contact Us | TV | Top Gun | Facebook |
