The 2016 USS Sellers DDG-11 reunion will be held at the Double Tree Jacksonville Riverfront, Jacksonville
Florida, October 20-23, 2016. The Double Tree Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel is located at 1201 Riverfront
Boulevard Jacksonville, Florida 32207. The Double Tree Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel is set in the commercial and business district of the city center, on the Southbank of downtown Jacksonville. It is surrounded by historic districts including San Marco, Riverside, and Avondale - all of which offer boutique shops, sidewalk cafes, and cultural attractions.
Questions: The information contained in this packet should answer most of your questions; however if something is unclear, please call Carl Riedel at 832-347-8696 or email at: dresser_777502@yahoo.com
, or call Double Tree Jacksonville Riverfront at (904) 398-8800 for assistance.
Your Choice: Please select one of the options shown below, or create your own limited agenda. You may mail in your registration and payment in the form of a personal check or money order. Remember, we are a small organization and not set up for credit cards or other forms of payment.
1. Cancellations: For cancellations received on or before September 30, 2016 there is a $50.00 cancellation fee plus the cost of any activities that have already been paid for, or for which guaranteed numbers have been provided to the vendor. There will be NO REFUNDS – for any reason - for cancellation requests received after September 30, 2016 . To insure that you do not lose your investment in case of an emergency Trip Cancellation Insurance is highly recommended. See your local insurance agent.
PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST SIGN THE REGISTRATION FORM IN ONE PLACE IF PAYING BY CHECK
OR MONEY ORDER!!
Option A____________(# persons)
This Option contains the following activities and services for each person who selects this option.
Thursday welcome reception; Friday night dinner buffet; Saturday night Banquet Dinner, Sunday morning
Memorial Breakfast, Thursday through Saturday use of hospitality room (stocked with soft drinks, coffee, and snacks); all applicable taxes, gratuities (except tour guide & driver); bartender, set-up fees; registration fee; Includes Amelia Island Tour with shopping (Friday),
St. John’s River LunchCruise tour (Saturday),
Single (one person): $260.50 per person______, Double (2 people): $521.00 per couple_________.
Option B____________(# persons)
This Option contains the following activities and services for each person who selects this option.
St. John
’s River Lunch Cruise tour (Saturday), Saturday Night Banquet
dinner buffet; Sunday morning
Memorial Breakfast, use of hospitality room (stocked with soft drinks, coffee, and snacks); all applicable taxes, gratuities (except tour guide & driver); bartender, set-up fees; registration fee. Single (one person):
$151.50 per person__________ Double (2 people): $303.00 per couple_________.
NOTE: Hotel rooms are paid separately individually and not included in this price.
Rooms are $109 per night minimum plus 13% tax + fees or $123.17 (approx.) per night double occupancy.
This price includes breakfast for two (2) each morning for each room night booked except Sunday. Our room rate is good for two nights before and two nights after the reunion scheduled dates.
By phone (available 24 hours a day) to 1-800-222-8733 and be sure to ask for “USS Sellers” or
Group Code SEL

By Internet —click on this link: Booking Link: https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/dt/reservation/book.htm?inputModule=HOTEL&ctyhocn=JAXJR
DT&spec_plan=CDTSEL&arrival=20161016&departure=20161027&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,E
N,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT
Reservation Cut-off Date – as a reminder, reservations must be made before midnight on
9/26/2016 .
YOUR ITINERARY
Thursday, October 20, 2016
12:00 Noon: Registration Begins and the Hospitality Room opens stocked with coffee, soft drinks, snacks and adult beverages. The hospitality room will close during the welcome reception.
5:00
—6:00 PM: Welcome reception begins. This is the first “planned” function. Enjoy your favorite beverage while a few welcome and admin announcements are made. Dinner is on your own tonight. Cost of the reception is provided by the Association.
Friday, October 21, 2016
Breakfast buffet for 2 is included with your room rate and will be served in the hotel restaurant. Eat at your leisure anytime during the normal restaurant breakfast hours, keeping in mind when the tour departs.
8:45 AM: Amelia Island & Shopping Tour Depart the hotel: THERE CAN BE NO LAST MINUTE SIGN-
UPS – YOU MUST REGISTER IN TIME ENOUGH TO MEET THE TWO WEEK DEADLINE.
9:00 AM: Hospitality Room opens if anyone does not go on the tour. It will be stocked with fresh coffee and cold drinks. Snacks will be served in the afternoon. Registration will resume for Friday arrivals. If you are not going on the Amelia Island tour, please enjoy the Hospitality Room.
6:00 PM: Social hour begins. Enjoy your favorite beverage from the cash bar while you anticipate a good meal and a fun evening.
7:00- 8:30 PM: Dinner Buffet.
Mixed Green Salad/Choice of two dressings
Choice of Two of the Following Meats:
Southern Meatloaf
Southern Fried Chicken
Roasted New Potatoes
Brown Rice
Corn on the Cob
Peas and Carrots
Warm Rolls and Butter
Chocolate Cake & Pecan Pie
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaf &Iced Tea
($50.00 per person)
Cost of dinner is included in Options A, and B. If you cannot participate in the dinner, you may opt-out.
Saturday, October 22, 2016
Breakfast buffet for 2 is included with your room rate and will be served in the hotel restaurant. Eat at your leisure anytime during the normal restaurant breakfast hours, keeping in mind when the tour departs.
9:00 AM Hospitality Room Opens
10:30 AM St. John’s River Lunch Cruise departs the hotel
13:30 AM St. John’s River Lunch Cruise returns to the hotel
4:00 PM: Business Meeting.
6:00 PM: Pre-dinner Cocktail hour and photo session begins. Individual and/or couples photos will be taken for inclusion on the Sellers website and possible CD.
7:00
– 10:00 PM: Saturday Night Banquet Dinner.
Mixed Green Salad/Choice of two dressings
London Broil
Chicken Parmesan
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Vegetable Medley
Warm Rolls and Butter

NY Style Cheese Cake or Key Lime Pie
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaf and Iced Tea
Enjoy your last night in a more formal setting. Coat and tie recommended for the gentlemen and corresponding dress for the ladies. If you can still wear a complete and correct uniform, please do so. There will be open seating, sit where you like, with whom you like. But don’t let a coat and tie stop you from coming though.
($57.50 per person)
Cost of dinner is included in Options A, and B. If you cannot participate in the dinner, you may opt-out.
Sunday October 21, 2016
8:00-09:30AM: Breakfast will be a private buffet. The memorial service will be held immediately after breakfast.
Chilled Orange, Cranbury, and Apple Juices
Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
Seasoned Home Fried Potatoes
Smoky Bacon and Sausage Links
Assorted Breakfast Pastries, Fruit Jams, and Butter
After the memorial service “Liberty Call” will be announced.
($35.00 per person)
Cost of dinners & tours is included in Options A, and B. If you cannot participate in the breakfast, you may opt-out.
Please complete this form and return with your money on or before September 26, 2016
Make payable to USS Sellers Association
Carl Riedel; 5519 Chaucer #1, Houston, TX
77005.
Phone: 832-347-8696; Email: dresser_77502@yahoo.com
Attendee Info (Please print)
Last Name: __________________ First Name: ____________________________________ MI: ______
Spouse or Guest Name: ________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________ City, State, Zip: _____________________________
Phone: _________________________________ Email: ______________________________________
Emergency Contact Info
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: ________________________________
Cell Phone or Travel Number in case there are any last minute changes: _________________________
Special Needs
If you have any special dietary, handicapped, or other special requirements, please provide the details below. Be VERY specific. Special dietary meals are available. List any special requests below.
Handicapped Requirements:
____________________________________________________________________________________
Special Dietary Needs:
____________________________________________________________________________________
Cancellation Policy
By submitting this registration form, I understand and agree that for cancellations received on or before
September 30, 2016 there will be a $50.00 cancellation fee plus the cost of any activities that have already been paid for, or for which guaranteed numbers have been provided to a vendor. There will be NO
REFUNDS – for any reason - for cancellation requests received after September 30, 2014 . To ensure that you do not lose your investment in case of an emergency Trip Cancellation Insurance is highly recommended. See your local insurance agent.

Signature Required: __________________________________________________________________
Payments
Make Checks Payable to: USS Sellers Association
Personal Check # ________, Money Order # _______
Activity Selection
You may wish to choose any one of the following items/services if the pre-planned options do not fit your needs.
Individually Priced Items/Services (per person):
Amelia Island Tour $59.00
St. John’s River Lunch Cruise $59.00
Friday Night Dinner $50.00
Saturday Night Banquet Dinner $57.50
Sunday Memorial Breakfast $35.00
FULL PAYMENT FOR THESE OPTIONS MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR REGISTRATION FORM
Here is information on the tours:
Discover the beauty and history of Amelia Island, Florida. Located just 45 minutes north of Jacksonville lies an oasis of nature and a very interesting history. Your tour will

actually start shortly after the departure from the hotel as we explore the "Buccaneer
Trail" on our transit to Amelia Island. The "Buccaneer Trail" takes us through maritime forests along the ancient route of the Timucuan Indians, Spanish, French, and English explorers.
Our first stop is Kingsley Plantation to hear the amazing story of Anna, a former slave who rose to become a property owner. Maintained by the National Park
Service, we explore the grounds which include the slave quarters, barn, waterfront, plantation house, kitchen house, and interpretive garden.
The tour will proceed to the historic village of Fernandina Beach where we will be met by a local writer who will provide a very informative and entertaining tour of this historic village.
Our lunch will be in the historic district which has a number of dining options. One of these is The Florida House, the oldest surviving hotel in the state of Florida dating back to 1857. The Florida House is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. There you can dine on a delicious "Southern Home style Lunch" that will leave the participants extremely satisfied.
Afternoon shopping on Centre St. will be yet another highlight of this memorable outing.

All times and prices are estimated and may be subject to change.
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Your river cruise charter will be a one of a kind tour of Florida's First Coast Waterways onboard a luxury dinner cruise yacht. She is a U.S.C.G inspected vessel with 2 climate controlled salons, outside decks, 2 bars, an onboard galley and restrooms.

Our route is on rivers, bays, and sounds and we do not travel on open seas. We travel at an average speed of 6 mph. Because of our route and speed the ride is very smooth and quiet. , as we explore the pristine rivers of Northeast Florida. During the charter your group will dine on a delicious lunch or dinner. The cruise will commence and end in downtown Jacksonville on the majestic St. John's River. The St. John's is one of two major rivers (the other being the Nile) in the Northern hemisphere that flows to the
North.
10:30am Meet in Lobby/depart hotel
11:00am Cruise departs
1:00pm
1:30pm
Cruise returns
Return to hotel
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