We are short about 93 dinner tickets to cover the contract. The committee will use funds raised through donations and T-shirt sales to cover any difference in cost.
Please help us advertise to raise awareness and sell additional tickets. Please invite your friends and family. Reach out to old shipmates.
Thank you to everyone who has made a donation. We are still accepting additional donations to help defray costs.
The reunion will happen. But unless we sell more tickets, we won’t have available funds for programs, centerpieces, mementos, etc.
There are still 7 rooms at the hotel for Friday night and 6 for Saturday night at a special reduced rate. That deal will end on 20 August.
Donations, t-shirt sales and tickets are available at iuss70th.org
- Jim Donovan
CAPT USN (Ret)
IUSS 70th Anniversary Committee
Re: 70th Anniversary Update and request for assistance
Jim,
Might require an effort on the IUSS Facebook page to offer tickets at discounts to generate some, rather than no, revenue. I already donated, but let me know as we wind down and I'll send more. Rick
Re: 70th Anniversary Update and request for assistance
p.s. I'd love to attend but alas I am bedridden now and can barely make regular hospital visits. My doctor has advised me against any travel greater than 50 miles from home. I'm battling cancer, CKD, CHF, ASAD, and DVT. I've lost 90% of hearing in my right ear, and 50% in my left. I'm a mess.
So it won't be too much longer until I make the transition to the other side. I've had a good run and have few regrets.
For those who will be around longer than I... our homeland is in pretty bad condition. Just remember this as you assess choices for the future...
"what you do speaks so loudly that what you say can't be heard"
It's been my honor to know and serve with so many exceptional people.
Re: 70th Anniversary Update and request for assistance
Rick,
You are in my thoughts and prayers all the time my friend. You have been and continue to be a huge part of our system. Hang in there and know that there is a special place for you when you do make that final transition. It is an honor to know you.
Re: 70th Anniversary Update and request for assistance
Rick, when you get the chance go on YouTube and listen to “Almost Home” by Mercy Me. The 2019 Dove Awards version is probably the best.
Good health or otherwise the message in that song is so valuable and encouraging. In the meantime hang tough, there’s only One that knows our if and whens.
Re: 70th Anniversary Update and request for assistance
Hey Rick, very sorry to hear about you not being able to travel, it would be great to see you. I knew you were having health difficulties, but sad to hear your battle continues. Sending prayers and a giant hug to you and your family.
