Events

For information on special local rates and activities visit the Convention web portal at www.CorpusNavyLeague.org or contact:

Convention Chair Suzy Williams
Email: NLUSsouthTXarea@aol.com
Tel: 361-814-NAVY(6289)

IMPORTANT EVENTS

• Wednesday, October 28 - Welcome Aboard
• Thursday, October 29 – Opening Ceremony, Hall of Fame Luncheon
• Friday, October 30 – Honors/Awards Ceremony, Sea Services Awards Luncheon, First Lady’s Reception
• Saturday, October 31 – Reception and Dinner

CONVENTION TOURS

Day Trip to San Antonio             Cost: $50
Tuesday, October 27
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Continental Breakfast on the way
Visit the Alamo and the Riverwalk - Numerous Tours Available On Your Own
Your bus will arrive and depart from the Alamo – across from the Alamo Trolley Tours.
“The Alamo is undoubtedly one of the most legendary spots in Texas, famed for the incredible role it assumed during the Texas Revolution.  Built as the city’s first mission in 1718, this edifice now serves as a museum, and is home to interpretive exhibits and artifacts.”  San Antonio’s Riverwalk is known as one of Texas’ most popular tourist attractions.  In addition to breathtaking views and excellent shopping, the Riverwalk is home to some of San Antonio’s finest restaurants.

King Ranch Tour & Ranch House Barbeque          Cost: $40
Wednesday, October 28
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tour the historic King Ranch, enjoy barbecue lunch at a cowboy camp house, tour the King Ranch Museum, and shop the King Ranch Saddle Shop and Downtown Kingsville.

King Ranch, a National Historic Landmark, is recognized as the birthplace of the American ranching industry.  Founded by Captain Richard King in 1853, King Ranch developed the Santa Gertrudis breed of cattle and produced the first registered Quarter Horse.  Today, King Ranch sprawls across 850,000 acres of South Texas, and is the home of 60,000 cattle and 300 Quarter Horses.

Tour Naval Air Station Corpus Christi                 Cost: $20
Thursday, October 28
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Naval Air Station Corpus Christi is the home of CNATRA / Chief of Naval Air Training https://www.cnatra.navy.mil/index.htm , USCG Sector Corpus Christi, and CCAD / Corpus Christi Army Depot.  This tour will take you to an NASCC Air Wing, Simulators and on to the Flight Line.  A great tour to help get you prepared to celebrate Naval Aviation’s 100th Anniversary in 2010 back in your own councils.  Other Base Commands will be include in the tour. 

USS LEXINGTON Museum on the Bay Evening Tour (with Buffet and Bar)            Cost: $48
Friday, October 30
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Limited Numbers – Reserve Now!

The USS LEXINGTON, CV-16, is a World War II-vintage aircraft carrier. Commissioned in 1943, she served the United States longer and set more records than any other carrier in the history of naval aviation. The ship, fondly known as the Blue Ghost, was the oldest working carrier in the United States Navy when decommissioned in 1991.   http://www.usslexington.com. Come on board and begin your tour of the LEX - join us for the Buffet and Bar on the Fantail – and then resume your tour.