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Points of Contact: Host: Andy Riggle 314-313-8842 cell, email: [email protected]Treasurer: Patti Kaas 717-422-6796 cell, email: [email protected]
All members of VMFA 115 and Reunion Family members are cordially invited.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet
191 Westport Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63146
Book your group rate for VMFA 115 Reunion Association
To make reservations and get our group rate of $169 a night please call 888-627-7066 and ask for reservations at the Sheraton Chalet Westport St. Louis and reference “VMFA 115 Marine Reunion” Group rate is available three days prior to the reunion or three days after end of reunion if you want to extend your stay. The hotel provides complimentary airport shuttle. Complimentary parking and breakfast included in our group rate.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Wed., Sept. 25th Arrival,1600 check-in at hotel, Happy Hour & Check in for Reunion in Zermatt
meeting room (Ready Room) 1600 pm till?
Thurs., Sept 26th 0830 Depart for the James S McDonnell Prologue Room for a Private Guided tour
and museum viewing. The Prologue Room portrays a century of aviation progress and the innovative airplanes
and spacecraft the men and women of Boeing have built. At the exhibit’s center are full-size engineering mockups
of the Mercury and Gemini spacecraft that carried America's first astronauts into space. Touch-screen kiosks
throughout the museum help visitors to learn more about the products of Boeing through dozens of videos describing
the development of the venerable airplanes and spacecraft that lead the way in the advancement of technology,
change the way we travel, defend our freedoms, and discover new frontiers. Guests may view a rare collection
of fine art, including one of the largest collections of paintings by famed aviation artist R.G. Smith. His bold
and dramatic work captures significant achievements in flight, space travel and world history.
1200 - 1700 Enjoy a box lunch on the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch with some of the best views of the
Gateway Arch and St. Louis’ working riverfront on a 60-minute riverboat cruise. After our cruise, we’re onto
the Gateway Arch to celebrate the westward expansion of the United States and the pioneers who made it
possible. Since its completion in 1965, the monument has taken millions of visitors on the 63 stories trip to the
top to enjoy stunning views stretching up to 30 miles to the east and west. The Arch Museum has a simulation
of the view if you choose to stay on the ground to also learn more about of the arch & St. Louis. We’ll watch
The Monument to the Dream documentary 35 min. movie chronicles the construction of Gateway Arch. The
optional 45-60 minutes to take the Tram Ride to the Top of the Gateway Arch is not fully accessible for guests with
mobility impairments, as no wheelchairs, scooters or strollers are permitted on the Observation Deck. To reach the tram
ride to the top and return, you must be able to manage at least 96 steps, divided into six flights, and you may need
to stand for 30¬–60 minutes. No seating or restrooms are located at the top of the Arch.
1800 Pizza & Salad in our Ready Room back at hotel
1900 Business meeting in our Ready Room – all are encouraged to attend as we vote on the 2026 and future reunion locations, board positions, and present financials & minutes.
Friday, Sept 27th 0930 - We’re off to the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum which is a state-of-the-art facility honoring military service members, veterans, and their families. We will learn directly from museum professionals in a private tour of the museum lasting 45 – 60 minutes. We’ll have some time to explore on our own after the private tour.
1300 We’ll enjoy lunch at Zia’s on the Hill. To many St. Louisans, “The Hill” is an Italian neighborhood known for its acclaimed restaurants, specialty groceries and bakeries, tiny “shotgun” houses and fire hydrants proudly painted green, white, and red, the colors of the Italian flag.
1500 After a delicious lunch, we take a closer look at Budweiser campus and brewing methods when you take the 75-minute Day Fresh Tour! Packed with history and stunning views of the property, you'll learn all about the life of an Anheuser-Busch beer from seed to sip from its beginnings as quality ingredients, to its crisp taste as the finished product! After a visit to the Clydesdale Paddock and Stables, the tour route continues through our Beechwood Aging Cellars, the historic Brewhouse, and the Bevo packaging facility. Guests 21 and older will receive a Day Fresh beer as a keepsake. Please note that closed-toe shoes are strongly encouraged for your safety and comfort (no Crocs or sandals). Additionally, backpacks and other large bags are not allowed on the tour.
Sat., Sept 28th 0930 -Transportation and a step-on guide for a historical tour of St. Charles MO. You will see the Lewis & Clark Boat House and Nature Center, Missouri’s First State Capitol, the beginning of the Boone’s Lick Trail, and many historic buildings dating from the 1760’s to the early 1900’s. After our tour, you’ll have time to grab some lunch on your own in St. Charles, do a little shopping, or check out the St. Charles October Fest before we head back to the hotel about 1300 for some down time before our banquet at the hotel.
1730 – Cash bar opens
1800 – Buffet Banquet in St. Moritz Room
Mixed Greens with Roasted Red Peppers, Shaved Parmesan Cheese,
Artichoke Hearts with Herb Vinaigrette
Marinated Tomato, Red Onion, and Cucumber Salad
Seafood Pasta Salad
Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons
Roasted Sirloin of Beef with Five Peppercorn Blend
Grilled Pacific Salmon with Chardonnay Cream
Chicken Caprice with Lemon Butter, Mushrooms and Artichoke Hearts
Dauphinoise Potatoes, Wild Rice
Fresh Steamed Green Beans with Roasted Red Peppers
Chef’s Dessert Table
Dress code: Business Casual
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel St. Louis, 191 West Port Plaza,Maryland Heights, Missouri, United States
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