Homewood Suites by Hilton, Tucson / St. Philip's Plaza University
4250 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85718 Ph(520) 577-0007
16 Apr (Tue) –
Check in – Front Desk; ensure they know you’re with the 496TFS
Meet & Greet – Hospitality Suite (Catalina Room) – 1600-2400
Pick up Welcome Bag (Nametags, Banquet drink ticket, stickers, Coin
(as applicable), Brochures, Maps
17 Apr (Wed) –
Activities:
- 162nd Wing Msn Brf, BGen (Sel) Brant Putnam (F-16, AZ ANG)
F-16 force structure, Ukrainian pilot training 1030-1130
- Light lunch (nearby) 1200-1330
- Pima Air and Space Museum tour (https://pimaair.org) 1400-1700
- Hors d'Oeuvres, Wine/Beer compliments of the hotel 1700-1830
- Dinner (on your own) -- several groups usually gather together.
Enjoy live music and several good restaurants in the Plaza near the
hotel 1830-2030
- Hospitality Suite (Catalina Room) – Open 2100-2400
18 Apr (Thu) –
AM Options
- Hospitality Suite (Catalina Room) – Open 0900-1400
- Wives excursion tbd (options include)
- Visit to DeGrazie photography and art workshop and property
- Shopping at La Encantada shopping center followed by
lunch at one of several co-located restaurants
- Visit to the Tohono Chul desert botanical garden with lunch
at the co-located property
- Golf (for those that are “game”, see Eddie & Kathy Zwirko)
- Sabino Canyon (as desired), 20-minutes from the Hotel by car
[$8 Parking, Tram $15 (45 minute tour), or Hike]
PM Itinerary
- Squadron Mtg and informal briefings – Hospitality Suite 1400-1700
- Banquet – Skyline Country Club
(Dress Business Casual; i.e., slacks and collared shirt for men)
- 1800 Cocktails
- 1900 Dinner
- 2030 Distinguished Speaker – "Smiler" Ed Eberhart
- 2100 Squadron Photos
- Hospitality Suite (Catalina Room) – Open 2200-2400
19 Apr (Fri) – Brunch (Plaza restaurants), and RTB
Bring your SHIRTS & COINS if you have them; otherwise I’ll have extra coins (ordered 40 more from Incirlik), and shirts can be ordered through Bob Connelly (see below).
496TFS Golf / Polo Shirts – Bob Connelly (bc13tfs@aol.com, 803 468-8350)
Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue, Lt Blue, Royal Blue and Pink (for ladies only).
Note: Black is preferred.
Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL
Note: Ladies shirts tend to fit snug so highly recommend ordering one size above normal.
Standard shirt has the SQ patch on the right breast and the Nose-on F-4 silhouette with name or callsign underneath. For ladies, if desired the F-4 can be replaced with “Sweetheart Wings”. The shirts are high quality.
Cost is $58 for sizes S thru XL. For each “X” over XL add $3.
Send Bob a heads-up email with your order info (496TFS, size, color, name or callsign), then mail a check for the amount to:
Bob Connelly
5844 Fish Road
Dalzel, SC 29040
You can also contact him if you want something special or have questions.
Order DEADLINE is payment received 1 Apr 24 to ensure timely delivery!
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