USS Pampanito Update (with directions and parking info)

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Dear Submariners,

Attached is a few pages from the USS Pampanito manual (doc) (pdf) (so you don't have to print the whole thing) that gives directions, parking information, suggested clothing, and other important information. If you haven't filled out the medical release form yet, please do so and have it ready for one of the co-chairs (Steve J, John P or me) on Pier 45. The required paperwork must be in order before the USS Pampanito staff allows us to begin our activity.

We'll all meet on Pier 45 in front of the submarine at 1900 hours (7:00 PM). The parking garage is available to us at 1830 hours (6:30 PM).

Regards,
Harry[/stextbox]

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Submariners,

Here is the parking pass (doc) (pdf) for the USS Pampanito overnight adventure. The manual says 10 spots are free but...my contact at the USS Pampanito said to make as many copies as we need. I'm hoping this means free parking for all!

Regards,
Harry[/stextbox]

Date: Friday - Saturday, June 11-12, 2010
Time: 7:00PM

Dear Pack 1776 Submariners,

Almost everything you need to know, including directions, is in this USS Pampanito Overnight Program Guide!

Yes, school is almost over and our overnight adventure is soon to begin!  We can meet on the dock in front of the USS Pampanito at 1900 hours (7:00 PM) Friday evening.  After the staff of the USS Pampanito has finished reviewing our paperwork, we will have a safety briefing, a mandatory fire drill, and a special tour before re-boarding the ship with our gear.

Three of the four Officer’s Quarters are reserved for the women on board.  These have at least two bunks and a curtain, which is all the privacy a submarine offers.  The fourth Officer’s Quarter is larger, and is temporarily reserved for any scout and their Akela who may have medical issues (migraines, those who take medicine at odd hours, etc.).   Everyone else is expected to sleep in the Crew’s Berth.   We are not assigning berths (there are no better or worse berths).  Two years ago most of our scouts wanted the bottom and middle berths, while their Dads took the top berths.

There is free parking in the garage next to the dock for the first 10 automobiles.  Additional cars can park for $15 (half their normal rate).

What should you bring?  A good list is on the USS Pampanito website (http://www.maritime.org/scout.htm) and in the attached program guide.  Below is a summary:

1. Money (we are passing the hat for late night pizza before the movie starts in the forward torpedo room.
2. Sleeping bag.  If you sleep with a pillow, bring one!
3. Wash cloth and hand towel.
4. Toiletries, including a cup (no paper cups on board) or bottled water for brushing/rinsing.  Remember, there are only two sinks and no showers in a WWII submarine (fresh water was only used for drinking and the batteries).
5. Flashlight.
6. Something warm for the kids to sleep in and a change of clothes.  The evenings can be cool in San Francisco.
7. Camera.  The best photo opportunities are at sunset, during the morning tour (with Alcatraz in the background) and anytime inside the submarine.  We will have an opportunity for a group photo Saturday morning.

A list of participants is below, for those who wish to carpool.

Regards,

Harry B

PLAN OF THE DAY

Below is a plan that provides a general framework for the evening’s activities. As with the best-laid plans, sometimes things will not happen exactly as scheduled, so there is room for flexibility in this plan to accommodate the special circumstances that may arise with each group. From time to time, our staff may also find it necessary to alter the time and sequence of activities. The key word is "flexibility." All times are approximate.

Evening:

1900 Arrival; obtain parking instructions; group leader meets with staff to complete necessary paperwork.
2000 Group tours pier exhibits, accompanied by staff member.
2030 Rules of conduct,audio tour of submarine, pierside activities/instruction).
2100 Fire Drill (mandatory)
2130 Conning tower tour.
2200 Load Gear

Nighttime:

2400 Lights out. Night watch established and begin watch activities

Morning:

0700 Reveille. Dress; begin packing up gear.
0800 Colors. (If your group would like to raise colors, let us know!)
0800-0900 Clean up time; pack gear off the boat; take group photograph. (All gear must be off the boat by 0900, when we open to the public.)

Remember that this is a general framework - events may unfold at different times!

Adult Participants:

1. Daniel A
2. Harry B, Co-Chair
3. Lisa C
4. Scott E
5. Christel H
6. Steve J, Co-Chair
7. Jeffrey K
8. Suchit K
9. Ed L
10. Alan & Stella L
11. John O
12. Tommy P
13. John P, Co-Chair
14. Christopher S
15. Yuji Y