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221st Signal Company (Pictorial) U.S. Army Vietnam Southeast Asia Pictorial Center 1967 - 1972 221st Crest

Crowne Plaza Astor New Orleans



SPECIAL GROUP RATE $129 plus tax.

Sunday, April 6, 2025 (arrival) through Thursday April 10, 2025 (departure) at the Crowne Plaza Astor Hotel in New Orleans. We have a special group rate of $129 per night plus any city and state fees that apply. The hotel only offers valet parking on-site at $49 per night plus tax.  There are public garages nearby at lower rates.  This could be the last Reunion.  Who knows?  


Make your hotel reservation online.

BOOK  A   ROOM
https://book.passkey.com/e/50889700

Best done on a PC or tablet.
Same Special rate three days before and three days after.


Or you may call the hotel directly to book at 1-877-408-9661.   You must mention the 221ST Signal Company April 6, 2025 to April 10, 2025 to get our special rate of $129 plus tax.  Do not delay. Space is limited.   Once our room block is gone, the room rate may change. There is no cancellation penalty if cancellation is received by Hotel at least 72 hours prior to arrival.  

    

Crown Plaza Astor Hotel, an IHG Hotel

Located on the corner of Canal and Bourbon Street in the heart of the French Quarter, the hotel blends historic charm with comfort and modern amenities like FREE WI-FI throughout. There is on-site dining at Dickie Brennan’s Bourbon House and several bars with ample space to hang-out.There is a unique wrap around balcony over looking Bourbon Street.  This is open to all guests of the hotel.   


No airport shuttle to hotel but many other options: https://www.neworleans.com/plan/transportation/airport-shuttle/  



Club Lounge Astor New Orleans #03.mp4CLUB LOUNGE  

We will also have the super spacious Club Lounge (a concierge lounge) for our exclusive use throughout the Reunion. This room is perfect if you want to share picture albums, memorabilia, old camera gear, or just hang-out.  You may bring food and beverage into the Club Lounge as it includes a kitchen. Your registration fee covers the use of the Club Lounge throughout the reunion.  Best yet!     


EVENTS:  

April 6, 2025: Sun    Check-in / Registration / Club Lounge
April 7, 2025: Mon    Morning Meeting, Group Picture, Lunch

April 8, 2025: Tue     Free time all day.  Club Lounge
April 9, 2025: Wed   Free until 5:30pm.  Club Lounge     
April 9, 2025: Wed   5:30pm Reception-Ceremony. Banquet  




We will hold our

Missing Man Ceremony

on Wednesday
 April 9, 2025
 at 6:15 pm in the
 Toulouse Meeting Room    


MEALS

LUNCHEON on Monday, April 7, 2025 (Toulouse room) and CLOSING BANQUET (Toulouse room) on Wednesday evening, April 9, 2025. These meals are included in the registration fee.  Otherwise, meals are on your own.   


FREE TIME  

We have allowed a great deal of free time to visit Boubon street and the World War II museum as well as other places.  There are no plans for group visits to the Museum or elsewhere.  Everyone does their own thing.

The National WWII Museum is the top-rated tourist destination in New Orleans.   This is a world class museum with exhibits like “Beyond all Boundaries” that cannot be seen anywhere else.  


Is it a comfortable walk to the World War II Museum from the Crowne Plaza Astor Hotel?
Yes.  It’s about a mile (20-25 min) to the Museum. There are sidewalks

 all the way.


REGISTRATION FEE - $175 per person

The $175 per person registration fee will include your reunion badge, reunion souvenir, Banquet room rental, exclusive use of the Concierge Club Lounge during the entire Reunion,  A/V support, FREE internet throughout the hotel, meal service and gratuity for our Monday Luncheon and our Wednesday Closing Banquet.  


PLEASE USE THE ADJACENT SIGN UP FORM.
SIGNING UP WILL HELP TREMENDOUSLY
WITH REUNION PLANNING.

Mail $175 per person to:

 Paul Berkowitz

23931 Plaza Gavilan
Valencia, Ca 91355


  Any questions: pberk@berks.com

 


 


  




 

 






View the Combined Company Roster

Maybe the last 221st & SEAPC Reunion 2025


  

Last Rank in Unit

Reside in: CITY

Name of Spouse/Reunion guest (first and last names).

Yes. I do plan to attend the 2025 Reunion and to mail in my $175 per person reg fees after Dec 1, 2024

No. I do not plan to attend the Reunion.

MOS (if known)

Check box if Ok to share e-mail

address with other 221st Vets.

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221st Reunion 2025 Signup

If you have any problems filling out this form, please contact: pberk@berks.com

221st Vets
Spouses, Guests and Family
are welcome


It is very important for our planning for everyone to fill out this form ASAP, whether you intend to come or not .

World War II Museum - 4D Beyond all Boundaries April 6, 2025 (Arrival) through April 10, 2025 (Departure)

View a list of those who plan to attend