2nd MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS GROUP OCT. 2011 REUNION


Dates: October 14-17, 2011 (Columbus Day weekend is in conflict with the Portland Marathon race)

Reunion Host: Frank and Pat Diggins (360) 433-2300, 3509 NE 128th Street, Vancouver, WA 98686.

Location: The Mark Spencer Hotel, an historical hotel built in 1907 and later remodeled. The address is 409 SW 11th Ave., Portland,Oregon 97205 (located in the Brewery Blocks.)

Hotel Contact information: (www.markspencer.com) 503-224-3293, Cydelle Higa Johnston.

Cost: $119.00 per night plus tax. (this discounted rate is also available within +/- 3 days of the reunion.)

Accommodations: Spacious rooms with full kitchens, Queen size bed, continental breakfast, Wi-Fi, NY Times, 24 hour coffee, afternoon tea and cookies, and evening wine tasting. It is a non-smoking property and is Handicap accessible. If you need any special arrangements please let them know in advance.

Hospitality Room: The Pearl, it is open from Noon Friday through noon Monday at no charge. It is permissible to bring food and beverages on site. A television will be made available to watch football or the baseball playoff games. I will provide snacks and beverage coolers and of course the customary M.P. cocktails. Steve Sharpe is attempting to arrange complementary Miller Brewing Company products.

To make reservations: (503) 224-3293 or (800) 548-3934. Or on line at www.markspencer.com The login is “USAF2MC” and the password is “2011”. These will be for all reservations between October 14 and October 17. If anyone wants to extend their stay on either end, it is best if they contact the front desk directly and they will honor the discounted rates. The reservation deadline is Sept. 1, 2011. Unreserved rooms will be released to the general public after this date. Late requests for reservations will be considered based on availability. Cancellations may be made up to 24 hours prior to scheduled arrival.

Hotel Parking: $18 per day. There are less expensive parking options within a few blocks of the hotel that only charge $8 day. AllPortland parking is metered.
Transportation: Light Rail located near Airport baggage claim costs $2.35 for the 38 minute trip to the hotel. Exit at the Galleria & SW 10th Ave. stop. (It's the first stop past the Pioneer Courthouse Square stop.) Walk one block West to 11th Ave. and two and a half blocks North to the hotel. Vehicles are available for rent at the airport. The taxi rate is about $30. The hotel does not have an airport shuttle.

Guest services: There isn't onsite dinning but within a few blocks you will find restaurants, micro-brew bars, a market, Star Bucks, cafes, etc. Use your rooms full kitchen and save the cost of dining out.

Weather: High 55-60, low 40-45, Intermittent drizzle, and sun breaks. Bring an umbrella and light jacket.

Attractions and Landmarks: Downtown shopping, Three hour Portland Spirit River Cruise on the Willamette River, Columbia River Gorge/Multnomah Falls, Skiing at Mt. Hood, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), Saturday Market, Oregon Coast, Portland Arts and Cultural District, The Pearl District, fishing, and many inexpensive golf courses.

Planning Dinner: Pat and I will be hosting a Sunday afternoon BBQ and drinks at our home at 1:00 P.M. We will meet in the hospitality room at noon to handle transportation logistics for the 20 minute drive across the Columbia River to our home in Vancouver, WA.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone soon.

Frank and Pat Diggins


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM FRANK DIGGINS FOR THE NEXT 2 MOB REUNION


The reunion is Oct. 14th through the 17th. We're 4 months away so I thought I would send a link containing info about Portland.

http://livingsocial.com/cities/31-portland/articles?page=29

I have also attached an update contact sheet. If you know of anyone who I need to add please let me know. I continue to receive requests for reunion information from Mobsters we lost contact with over the years so we'll have some new faces attending their first reunion.

Below are some specifics on hotel reservations. It is not too early to register.

2nd MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS GROUP OCT. 2011 REUNION

Dates: October 14-17, 2011 (Columbus Day weekend is in conflict with the Portland Marathon race)

Reunion Host: Frank and Pat Diggins (360) 433-2300, 3509 NE 128th Street, Vancouver, WA 98686.

Location: The Mark Spencer Hotel, an historical hotel built in 1907 and later remodeled. The address is 409 SW 11th Ave., Portland, Oregon 97205 (located in the Brewery Blocks.)

Hotel Contact information: (www.markspencer.com) 503-224-3293, David Spacek.

Cost: $119.00 per night plus tax. (this discounted rate is also available within +/- 3 days of the reunion.)

Accommodations: Spacious rooms with full kitchens, Queen size bed, continental breakfast, Wi-Fi, NY Times, 24 hour coffee, afternoon tea and cookies, and evening wine tasting. It is a non-smoking property and is Handicap accessible. If you need any special arrangements please let them know in advance.

Hospitality Room: The Pearl, it is open from Noon Friday through noon Monday at no charge. It is permissible to bring food and beverages on site. A television will be made available to watch football or the baseball playoff games. I will provide snacks and beverage coolers and of course the customary M.P. cocktails. Steve Sharpe is attempting to arrange complementary Miller Brewing Company products.

To make reservations: (503) 224-3293 or (800) 548-3934. Or on line at www.markspencer.com The login is “USAF2MC” and the password is 2011. These will be for all reservations between October 14 and October 17. If anyone wants to extend their stay on either end, it is best if they contact the front desk directly and they will honor the discounted rates. The reservation deadline is Sept. 1, 2011. Unreserved rooms will be released to the general public after this date. Late requests for reservations will be considered based on availability. Cancellations may be made up to 24 hours prior to scheduled arrival.

Hotel Parking: $18 per day. There are less expensive parking options within a few blocks of the hotel that charge between $8 and $10 per day. All Portland parking is metered. Transportation: Light Rail located near Airport baggage claim costs $2.35 for the 38 minute trip to the hotel. Exit at the Galleria & SW 10th Ave. stop. (It's the first stop past the Pioneer Courthouse Square stop.) Walk one block West to 11th Ave. and two and a half blocks North to the hotel. Vehicles are also available for rent at the airport. The taxi rate is about $30. The hotel does not have an airport shuttle.

Guest services: There isn't onsite dining but within a few blocks you will find restaurants, micro-brew bars, markets, Star Bucks, cafes, etc. Use your rooms full kitchen and save the cost of dining out.

Weather: High 55-70, low 40-45, Intermittent drizzle, and sun breaks. Bring an umbrella and light jacket.

Attractions and Landmarks: Downtown shopping, Three hour Portland Spirit River Cruise on the Willamette River, Columbia River Gorge/Multnomah Falls, Skiing at Mt. Hood, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), Saturday Market, Oregon Coast, Powell's Books, Portland Arts and Cultural District, The Pearl District, fishing, and many inexpensive golf courses.

Planning Dinner: Pat and I will be hosting a Sunday afternoon BBQ and drinks at our home at 1:00 P.M. We will meet in the hospitality room at noon to handle transportation logistics for the 20 minute drive across the Columbia River to our home in Vancouver, WA.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone soon.

Frank and Pat Diggins

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM FRANK DIGGINS FOR THE NEXT 2 MOB REUNION. DATED 27 JUNE 2011


We are about 2 months away from the hotel reservation deadline. So you might want to begin thinking about your travel plans, at least the hotel reservations which can be cancelled without cost if unforeseen circumstances prevent you from coming. I received good news today from Steve Sharpe. It looks like even having been retired for sometime, his connections at Miller Brewing Company are still good enough to secure 30 cases of complementary Miller beverages.

I have attached the reunion information letter and a list of updated contacts again. I've copied the letter to the bottom of this email for those who have trouble opening Microsoft word documents. Bob West was kind enough to load the Oct 2011 reunion news on his website for anyone who does not have an email account but does have access to a computer and the internet. I also want to thank those who have copied and mailed the information to your 2MOB friends who do not have email.

I have heard from a few of our friends who will be attending for the first time. It will be nice to see them and to catch up after all these years.

Looking forward to seeing everyone again. Feel free to call if you have any questions. (360-433-2300)

Frank and Pat Diggins

Dates: October 14-17, 2011 (Columbus Day weekend is in conflict with the Portland Marathon race)

Reunion Host: Frank and Pat Diggins (360) 433-2300, 3509 NE 128th Street, Vancouver, WA 98686.

Location: The Mark Spencer Hotel, an historical hotel built in 1907 and later remodeled. The address is 409 SW 11th Ave., Portland, Oregon 97205 (located in the Brewery Blocks.)

Hotel Contact information: (www.markspencer.com) 503-224-3293, David Spacek

. Cost: $119.00 per night plus tax. (this discounted rate is also available within +/- 3 days of the reunion.)

Accommodations: Spacious rooms with full kitchens, Queen size bed, continental breakfast, Wi-Fi, NY Times, 24 hour coffee, afternoon tea and cookies, and evening wine tasting. It is a non-smoking property and is Handicap accessible. If you need any special arrangements please let them know in advance.

Hospitality Room: The Pearl, it is open from Noon Friday through noon Monday at no charge. It is permissible to bring food and beverages on site. A television will be made available to watch football or the baseball playoff games. I will provide snacks and beverage coolers and of course the customary M.P. cocktails. Steve Sharpe has arranged complementary Miller Brewing Company products.

To make reservations: (503) 224-3293 or (800) 548-3934. Or on line at www.markspencer.com The login is “USAF2MC” and the password is 2011. These will be for all reservations between October 14 and October 17. If anyone wants to extend their stay on either end, it is best if they contact the front desk directly and they will honor the discounted rates. The reservation deadline is Sept. 1, 2011. Unreserved rooms will be released to the general public after this date. Late requests for reservations will be considered based on availability. Cancellations may be made up to 24 hours prior to scheduled arrival.

Hotel Parking: $18 per day. There are less expensive parking options within a few blocks of the hotel that charge between $8 and $10 per day. All Portland parking is metered.

Transportation: Light Rail located near Airport baggage claim costs $2.35 for the 38 minute trip to the hotel. Exit at the Galleria & SW 10th Ave. stop. (It's the first stop past the Pioneer Courthouse Square stop.) Walk one block West to 11th Ave. and two and a half blocks North to the hotel. Vehicles are also available for rent at the airport. The taxi rate is about $30. The hotel does not have an airport shuttle.

Guest services: There isn't onsite dining but within a few blocks you will find restaurants, micro-brew bars, markets, Star Bucks, cafes, etc. Use your rooms full kitchen and save the cost of dining out.

Weather: High 55-70, low 40-45, Intermittent drizzle, and sun breaks. Bring an umbrella and light jacket.

Attractions and Landmarks: Downtown shopping, Three hour Portland Spirit River Cruise on the Willamette River, Columbia River Gorge/Multnomah Falls, Skiing at Mt. Hood, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), Saturday Market, Oregon Coast, Powell's Books, Portland Arts and Cultural District, The Pearl District, fishing, and many inexpensive golf courses.

Planning Dinner: Pat and I will be hosting a Sunday afternoon BBQ and drinks at our home at 1:00 P.M. We will meet in the hospitality room at noon to handle transportation logistics for the 20 minute drive across the Columbia River to our home in Vancouver, WA.