ON BEHALF OF THE REUNION COMMITTEE WE WELCOME YOU TO VMF/VMA-311 REUNION 2008.

FIND ENCLOSED IN THIS PACKET, THE REGISTRATION SHEET, BANQUET MENU SELECTION, TOUR SELECTION AND DIRECTIONS TO THE HOTEL. THE REUNION OFFICIALLY KICKS OFF ON WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH BUT, SOME OF US WILL BE THERE A COUPLE DAYS PRIOR. FEEL FR TO LOOK US UP AT THE HOTEL SHOULD YOU ARRIVE EARLY.

THERE ARE MANY THINGS TO DO AND SEE IN THE AREA. WE HAVE LINED UP A FEW THINGS COLLECTIVELY BUT NOT SO MUCH AS TO TAKE TIME AWAY FROM YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS. THOSE OF YOU WITH CARS, HELP OUT THOSE THAT FLEW IN OR ARRIVED ON THE AMTRAK.

THE INN AT CHESTER SPRINGS IS A VERY COMFORTABLE HOTEL WITH DINING FACILITIES, BAR AND BANQUET FACILITIES. USE THESE NUMBERS FOR RESERVATIONS:

1-610-363-1100

1-888-253-6119

IDENTIFY YOURSELVES AS MEMBERS OF THE VMF/VMA-311 REUNION GROUP SO AS TO RECEIVE THE GROUP RATE. CHECK OUT THE HOTEL AT http://www.innatchestersprings.com

AGAIN, THANKS FOR JOINING US. WITHOUT YOUR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION WE WOULDN'T HAVE THE GREAT REUNIONS THAT WE HAVE HAD IN THE PAST.

JIM AND SUE GALCHICK

LES AND BONITA MCMILLAN GEORGE AND JACKIE PHANDER FRED AND ETHEL TOWNSLEY JIM AND DOT DAVIS

RALPHIE AND ANITA READ

SEMPER FIDELIS

MARINE AIR- ON TIME, ON TARGET!! !!

From the East - New Jersey/New York:

Take New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 6 - PA Turnpike West to Exit 312 "Downingtown Exit," bear left onto Route 100 South, follow 1 mile, Inn is on left. Exit to the right just before light, left onto Route 100 to Inn on right.

From the West - Harrisburg:

Take the PA Turnpike East to Exit 312 "Downingtown Exit", bear left onto Route 100 South, follow 1 mile, Inn is on left. Exit to the right just before light, left onto Route 100 to Inn on right.

From the South - Delaware:

Follow I-95 North to Route 202 North, continue for 15 to 20 minutes to Route 100, "Exton Exit." Follow Route 100 North approximately 5 miles to Inn on right.

From the Philadelphia International Airport:

Follow I-95 South to "West Chester Exit," Route 322 West. Follow Route 322 West to Route 1, make a left onto Route 1 and and follow approximately 3 lights. Make a right onto Route 202 North, continue for 15 to 20 minutes to Route 100, "Exton Exit." Follow Route 100 North approximately 5 miles to Inn on right.

LIST NAME(S) AS YOU WANT TO APPEAR ON NAME TAGS.

NAME __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

LAST FIRST

SPOUSE_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

OTHER__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

OTHER__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

REGISTRATION NUMBER OF ATTENDEES: _____________X $10.00 =____________________

PHILADELPHIA TOUR _____________ X $43.00 =____________________

HELICOPTER MUSEUM OR QVC TOUR _____________ X 28.00 = ____________________

BANQUET: BEEF OR CRAB CAKES ______________X $50.00 =____________________

CHICKEN OR PASTA ______________X $40.00 =____________________

TOTAL =_____________________

ADDRESS:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CITY, STATE, ZIP:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

WHAT YEARS WITH 311:___________________________________________ JOB OR CAPACITY:___________________________________________________

PHONE:_________________________________ EMAIL: __________________________________________________RANK:_______________________________

MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO: VMF/VMA-311 REUNION ASSN.

MAIL BANQUET FORM AND REGISTRATION FORM TO:

CALL ME AT 330-337-9383 OR EMAIL: jgalchick@neo.rr.com WITH ANY QUESTIONS.

CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING BANQUET SELECTIONS:

1. ______________________FILET MIGNON OF BEEF WITH WILD MUSHROOM RAGOUT AND BEARNAISE SAUCE.

2. ______________________MARYLAND CRAB CAKES. GRILLED LUMP CRABMEAT WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER AND GARLIC AIOLI.

3. ______________________STUFFED CHICKEN COLONIAL. TRADITIONAL STUFFING AND FRESH HERB DRIZZLE.

4. _______________________PASTA PRIMAVERA. (VEGITARIAN SELECTION)

ALL MEALS INCLUDE:

FRESH SEASONAL FRUIT APPETIZER

MIXED GARDEN SALAD W/ DRESSING

ROASTED RED BLISS POTATOES WITH GARLIC AND HERBS

VEGETABLE MEDLEY

NEW YORK CHEESECAKE WITH CHOCOLATE & RASPBERRY COULISSE

DINNER ROLLS AND BUTTER

COFFEE OR DECAF COFFEE

HOT TEA OR ICED TEA

CHOICE GLASS OF CABERNET SAVENGION OR CHARDONNEY WINE

*PRICE FOR DINNERS INCLUDES 6% SALES TAX AND 20% GRATUITY.

NAME: ENTREE SELECTION #

1. ____________________________________________________________________ ______________________

2. ____________________________________________________________________ ______________________

3. ____________________________________________________________________ ______________________

4. ____________________________________________________________________ ______________________

FILL OUT THIS BANQUET SELECTION. MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE NAME AND BANQUET ENTREE SELECTION. FILL IN PRICE ON THE REGISTRATION SHEET

IF THERE IS ANY SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS PLEASE NOTE ON THIS PAGE AND WE WILL SEE THAT YOU ARE TAKEN CARE OF.

11 SEPTEMBER 2008: HISTORICAL & CULTURAL PHILADELPHIA TOUR (FULL DAY TOUR)

HISTORY COMES ALIVE AS WE WALK IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF OUR FOUNDING FATHERS ALONG BRICK WALKWAYS AND COBBLESTONE STREETS IN PENN'S "GREENE COUNTRIE TOWNE" PHILADELPHIA. THIS CITY, WHICH SERVED AS THE CAPITAL OF THE COLONEY OF PENNSYLVANIA, THE CAPITAL OR COLONIAL AMERICA, AND THE FEDERAL CAPITAL FROM 1790-1800, HAS A HISTORY THAT IS UNRIVALED IN AMERICA. IN THE AREA KNOWN AS "AMERICA'S MOST HISTORIC SQUARE MILE" WE WILL PASS OR VISIT SUCH SITES AS INDEPENDENCE HALL, THE LIBERTY BELL, ELFRETH'S ALLEY, BETSY ROSS HOUSE AND CHRIST CHURCH FOUNDED IN 1695.

LUNCH IS ON YOUR OWN AT EITHER FOOD COURT OF THE BOARSE BUILDING, READING TERMINAL MARKET OR DELIGATES RESTAURANT OF THE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER.

WE MAY MAKE A BRIEF STOP AT THE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER TIME ALLOWING. WE WILL ALSO PASS PENN'S LANDING, SOCIETY HILL; SITE OF TUN'S TAVERN, CITY HALL AND SEE THE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PARKWAY.

AFTERNOON WILL BE SPENT AT THE INDEPENDENCE SEAPORT MUSEUM WHERE YOU WILL SEE ADMIRAL DEWEY'S FLAGSHIP, USS OLYMPIA, AND THE USS BECUNA BOTH AT PENN'S LANDING.

LOTS OF THINGS TO SEE AT THE SEAPORT MUSEUM.

THIS IS A GUIDED TOUR AND YOUR COST INCUDES TRANSPORTATION, GUIDE SERVICE, ADVANCED TIMED TICKETS FOR INDEPENDENCE HALL AND CONSTITUTION CENTER, GRATUITIES FOR DRIVER AND GUIDE.

12 SEPTEMBER 2008: AMERICAN HELICOPER MUSEUM OR QVC STUDIO (HALF DAY TOUR)

PHILADELPHIA IS THE BIRTH PLACE OF THE HELICOPTER INDUSTRY. THE MUSEUM IS AN INTERACTIVE IN PARTS AND THERE ARE MANY AIRCRAFT ON DISPLAY AS WELL AS PHOTOS, EXHIBITS AND VIDIOS.

IF YOU ARE A QVC SHOPPER YOU MIGHT ENJOY THIS TOUR. YOU CAN SEE HOW THE QVC PRODUCTS START AT SOURCING, TESTING, AND BROUGHT TO LIFE ON THE AIR. HIGHLIGHT OF THE TOUR IS THE OBSERVATION DECK WHICH OVER LOOKS THE BROADCAST AREA AND YOU CAN WATCH A LIVE SHOW IN PROGRESS.

THIS TOUR IS AN EITHER / OR TOUR. YOU CAN GO TO THE HELICOPTER MUSEUM OR THE QVC STUDIO. ONE OR THE OTHER. THEY ARE LOCATED A STONE'S THROW APART. THE BUS WILL DELIVER YOU TO ONE OR THE OTHER YOUR COST INCLUDES TRANSPORTATION, TIPS AND GRATUITIES, AND ADMISSIONS.