HEADQUARTERS: Marines Memorial Club and Hotel, located in the heart of San Francisco. 115 rooms are blocked out. Reservations can be made after October 27, 2008. Last date for reservations will be 18 February 2010. Room Block check in is “USNA 57”.

Contracted 201 Prices: Standard Rooms are $183.00 plus 14% tax, for non members. Rates include: the usual amenities available at “high end” hotels, plus a Full American Breakfast and a 2 hour hosted cocktail reception, entrance to Club One Fitness with an indoor lap pool, and a Business Center with free internet access,, embers are eligible for reduced rates. Membership is limited to active duty personnel and veterans. (All USNA 57 classmates qualify!) and costs $100.00 per year. Tax deductible! There are over 160 reciprocal clubs. More information is available at the following website: WWW.MARINECLUB.COM for membership and benefits

Finally, there is one place you must not miss, and that is the library and museum. When you are there, you can read the variety of daily newspapers, or browse through the superb collection of books, or just sit and relax. You will be proud of your Marines Memorial Club and Hotel.

MARINES' MEMORIAL CLUB LOBBY

“A progressive exhibit of Marine Corps’ history since 1775 encloses the lobby of the Marines' Memorial Club with a rich array of donated, authentic artifacts and background information on the men and women who have contributed to the Corps’ heritage”.

LIBRARY/MUSEUM

“The General Ames Library/Museum, located on the 11th Floor with stunning views of San Francisco, is open seven days a week and contains a wide array of military publications, current periodicals and collected artifacts. It is a great place to retreat to and rediscover the simple pleasure of a good book and an overstuffed chair.”

HISTORY:

Early in 1946, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen Vandegrift, decided to establish a living memorial to pay tribute to those Marines who had lost their lives during World War II in the Pacific. It was agreed that the site for such a living memorial was to be in San Francisco. A group of creative Marines advanced the concept to buy a building one block off Union Square. It took months of planning, but finally a financially sound solution was reached. On 10 November 1946, the Marine Corps Birthday, the Marines' Memorial Club opened its doors and began its illustrious history.

MARINES' MEMORIAL MISSION

“Maintain a Living Memorial honoring Marines and other Veterans of the United States Armed Forces, including Regular and Reserve Components, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Merchant Marine, and their reserves; to educate and perpetuate the achievements and the sacrifices of these Veterans, and to aid and assist these Veterans.”

HISTORICAL PROGRAMS

The Marines' Memorial Association is actively engaged in presenting speakers and events which bring to life the deeds and actions of America’s military men and women.

MMC MEMBERSHIP

The Marines' Memorial Association is composed of over 21,000 members from across the United States and around the world. Representing enlisted to officer ranks, self-employed entrepreneur to corporate CEO, veteran to diplomat, as well as all the service branches of the American Armed Forces, the Association membership represents the full spectrum of America’s lineage.

State Demographic Breakdown of Association membership:

Bay Area – 32%, So. Calif. – 19%, No. Calif. – 18%, Outside Calif. – 31%

Service Branch Breakdown:

Marines – 31%, Navy – 25%, Army – 22%, Air Force – 15%, Coast Guard – 2%
Other – 1%

MONDAY, APRIL 19. 2010, Harding Park, Ranked in the top 50, 7^TH in CA, #2 Best Municipal Course in America. http://www.harding-park.com

2008 Group Prices for Green fees and Carts = $123.00

Situated on a gently rolling peninsula surrounded by the shores of Lake Merced in San Francisco’s southwestern corner, Harding Park Golf Course has reclaimed its stature as one of the great public golfing experiences in the United States. Beginning in the spring of 2002, an extensive improvement process was undertaken to restore Harding’s famed layout to world-class standards.

Harding’s restoration has been a continuing focus of golf industry attention, and the improvements were completed on the basis of returning a PGA Tour event to its storied grounds. Harding Park recently played host to the 2005 World Golf Championship. The event, contested during the dates of October 6 – 9, 2005, featured Tiger Woods defeating John Daly on the second playoff hole to capture the Championship title. For Woods, it marks his sixth TOUR victory of 2005. Proceeds from the event benefited the First Tee Chapter of San Francisco, a non-profit organization that provides inner-city youth the opportunity to learn the game of golf and life skills through its educational program.

Harding Park’s new clubhouse opened to the public in July 2005. The Clubhouse has a full service golf shop, restaurant, and banquet facilities; and is available for weddings and special events.

TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2010, Crystal Springs Golf Course

http://www.playcrystalsprings.com/

2008 Group Prices for Green fees and Carts = $59.00

The Course…..

Crystal Springs Golf Course, situated along the Buri Buri Ridge of the old San Mateo Rancho, is graced with breathtaking vistas of the 20-mile long Crystal Springs Reservoir. This championship eighteen hole course, conveniently accessible just off Interstate 280 at Hillsborough, is part of the 32,000 acre Crystal Springs Watershed, which has the rare status of a United Nations-designed International Biosphere Reserve.

Originally designed in the 1920’s as an exclusive private club by the noted British architect Herbert Fowler, whose credits include Royal Lytham and St. Anne’s (a permanent member of the British Open rotation).

At 6515 yards, par 72, this is a true championship test with a slope rating of 124 from the back tees. However, from the middle and forward tees, Crystal is manageable and enjoyable for all skill levels, presenting well-bunkered greens and a diverse strategic palette of golf holes. A round at Crystal Springs is a feast for the senses with the chirping and calls of the nearly 70 species of birds, the regular sight of playful fawns and the watchful buck, and the smell of the thick stands of Monterey cypress. Put the world on hold for a few hours, escape the stress and take your leisure in this remarkable place for classic golf.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010, Presidio Golf Course, Operated by Arnold Palmer. http://www.presidiogolf.com

2008 Group Prices for Green fees and Carts = $108.00

“The 112 year old Presidio Golf Course opened for public play in 1995 and quickly

gained a reputation as one of the nation’s top public courses. Located just minutes

from downtown San Francisco, the 18-hole course plays 6,500 yards of challenging

golf, winding through beautiful Eucalyptus and Monterey Pine trees in The City’s

trademark hills.

The rich history, convenient location and outstanding service make the Presidio Golf

Course the number one choice for golf outings being planned in the San Francisco Bay

Area. Our tournament program is beyond comparison.”

G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N

The prestigious Presidio Golf Course opened for public play in 1995 and has quickly

gained a reputation as one of the nation’s top public courses. Located just minutes

from downtown San Francisco, this 18-hole course plays 6,500 yards of challenging

golf winding through beautiful Eucalyptus and Monterey Pine trees in The City’s

trademark hills.

STATS Par: 72

Tee Positions: Back, Middle, Forward

Yardage: 6,477 / 6,141 / 5,785

Men’s Slope: 136 / 131 / 127

Women’s Slope: 136 / 131

Men’s Rating: 72.2 / 70.8 / 69.2

Women’s Rating: 76.1 / 74.2

PRACTICE Our complete practice facilities include a full swing driving range,

FACILITIES practice bunkers and 6 hole putting surface.

EQUIPMENT Top of the line golf club rentals are available every day of the week.

RENTAL We recommend that requests be made well in advance.

Golf shoes are available for purchase, but not for rent.

FOOD & The Presidio Cafe in our new clubhouse is a favorite gathering spot for

BEVERAGE a quick continental breakfast, hearty lunch and post game receptions.

We also offer a complete selection of box lunches, full beverage cart

service, and an on-course snack bar.

CLUBHOUSE This well appointed 7,000 square foot facility features a restaurant

with seating for 150, an out-door terrace ideal for post game receptions,

fully equipped meeting rooms, and a fabulous Pro Shop.

WEATHER San Francisco enjoys a temperate climate and mild weather year

round. Temperatures generally range between 40 and 70 degrees.

Morning and evening fog rolls in during the summer months, but

rarely persist.

ATTIRE The Presidio Golf Course requires that golfers wear collared shirts and

trousers or shorts during play. Soft rubber spikes are required. Guests

are most comfortable dressing in layers and should pack an all weather

jacket.

The San Francisco Giants' AT&T Park, with its breathtaking views and classic design, received rave reviews throughout the country as one of the smash hits of 2000

There is no better location in Northern California than AT&T Park to bring your family, friends or associates, entertain clients or customers, reward employees, and build teamwork and camaraderie among any group.

Choosing to hold your event at AT&T Park will allow your group to experience a wealth of thrilling, memorable and historical moments, in the magnificence of the nation's most beautiful ballpark -- and YOU can make it happen.

The first privately financed ballpark in Major League Baseball since Dodger Stadium (1962), the Giants' new home features an inspiring nine-foot statue of America's greatest living ballplayer, Willie Mays, at the public entrance; Portuguese water dogs who fetch home runs that splash into McCovey Cove (named after another Hall of Fame Willie); an 80-foot Coca-Cola bottle with playground slides and miniature AT&T Park behind left field that has become a magnet for kids of all of ages; and mass public transit that rivals any sports complex in the world.

Columnist Peter Gammons wrote: "It's hard to say what's best about [SBC] Park, except that it is San Francisco. The view from the worst seats in the house still gives you a view of the Bay Bridge and the marina. As great as Camden Yards, Turner Field, The Jake and Coors Field are, this is the best fan's ballpark because it was conceived, built and paid for by Giants owner Peter Magowan, a legitimate baseball fan."

Field Dimensions
Left Foul Line: 339 Feet, Right Foul Line: 309 Feet, Center Field: 399 Feet
Left-Center Field Alley: 364 Feet, Right-Center Field Alley: 421 Feet

Seating Capacity: 41,503

Surface: Kentucky Bluegrass Blend with crushed volcanic rock infield and rubberized tartan-surface warning track.

Outfield Fences: 8 feet high from left field to center with 19-foot span that reaches 11 feet high at its peak in left field; 25 feet high in right field.

Distance from Stands to Home Plate: At a distance of just 48 feet from the first row of seats to homeplate, these lucky fans are actually 12 feet closer to the batter than is the pitcher.

Opening Date: April 11, 2000

Design: Classic urban ballpark with an old-time feel and all the amenities of modern ballparks. Inspired by Wrigley Field and Fenway Park and modeled after Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Jacobs Field and Coors Field.

Carmel shopping tour:.

This is a fully narrated, 11-hour tour that departs from and returns to San Francisco. This tour shows California's rugged Central Coast, a view that will both humble and inspire you. Starting the Monterey portion of the tour, you will travel south via Highway 1 through Santa Cruz offering a spectacular view of the Central Coastal area.

The tour includes scheduled stops at Steinbeck's Cannery Row in Monterey - known for the characters in John Steinbeck's novel "Cannery Row." Find seaside exploration, shopping and activities for everyone on Monterey's beautiful shoreline.

There are vista points along 17 Mile Drive including stores, art galleries and the restaurant district of Carmel that are perfect for lunch and shopping! You will visit the one-square mile city of Carmel, located on the Bay of Carmel above the white-sand beach which offers a picturesque and beautiful memory for the last portion of your tour. The trip back to San Francisco will take you through the Silicon Valley in the San Jose and Santa Clara counties.

San Francisco Sightseeing. And Harbor Cruise.

Enjoy a sightseeing bus tour of San Francisco, California and a cruise around the bay. Let our knowledgeable tour guides entertain you while you relax and enjoy this exciting day tour of the city.

The San Francisco Bay Cruise highlights include a 1-hour cruise around Alcatraz Island, under the Golden Gate Bridge, and along the coast of the city. Be sure to take your camera as this tour is full of fantastic photo opportunities. Book online and save or call us toll free for assistance and group tour reservations

San Francisco City Tour Description:

This is one of the most popular tours in San Francisco. This is an excellent way to see the City in a short space of time, or to orient you for a longer stay. The City Tour includes three or four scheduled stops for 10 to 25 minutes at selected sights around the city of San Francisco Stops may change depending on weather and traffic. At the end of your tour you will return to your hotel. On your tour you will learn about and view the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf Marina District, Palace of Fine Arts, Cliff House, Ocean Beach and Pacific Ocean, Cable Cars, Nob Hill, Chinatown, Financial District, Presidio, Golden Gate Park, Victorian Homes (Painted Ladies), Civic Center, City Hall, Opera House, Union Square, Coit Tower, Bay Bridge, Twin Peaks, and Ghirardelli Square.

San Francisco Bay Cruise Description:

The one hour San Francisco Bay Cruise takes you out towards Golden Gate Bridge from Fisherman's Wharf. En route we pass Fort Mason, Marina District, St. Francis Yacht Club and the Presidio. We pass under the Golden Gate Bridge for excellent photo opportunities. Cruising close to the Marin Headlands we head past Angel Island and around Alcatraz. After great views of the Bay Bridge we will head back to Fisherman's Wharf along the Embarcadero and pass by the recently restored Ferry Building at the foot of Market Street.

Alcatraz Island.

Alcatraz Island is a 25-acre island located just 1 1/4-miles from San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. Alcatraz is best known as the infamous and notorious former federal prison - home to the likes of Al Capone, George "Machine Gun" Kelley, and Robert "The Birdman" Stroud. From 1933 to 1963, the Federal Bureau of Prisons used the facility as a maximum security prison. It was closed in 1963 due to its expense. Today Alcatraz swarms with tourists -- about a million a year.

Your trip to Alcatraz departs on a ferry from the dock at Fisherman's Wharf. The ferry across the San Francisco Bay takes about 10 minutes.

To reach the Cell House, you walk from the wharf up the steep hill on the old service road. The Cell House is at the top of the island. Along the way, you can stop and visit exhibits, see a variety of buildings that were used for various prison uses, and enjoy the views. Access: SEAT (Sustainable Easy Access Transport), is available for wheelchair users and visitors with a mobility need who are unable to walk up the quarter mile, 12% grade hill. Another option is to walk along the Agave Trail. The trail begins near the ferryboat landing on the east side of Alcatraz Island and continues to the southern tip of the island. The Agave Trail passes through a protected bird sanctuary and features beautiful plants and flowers. This trail offers fabulous views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge.

The 35-minute audio headset tour of the Alcatraz cell block is a real highlight (for those who purchase the ticket that includes the Audio Tour). This tour is available in six languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish. During the tour, you will hear stories from former inmates and prison guards as you walk through the cellblock. After the Cell Block tour, there is time to see all the sites around the island and visit the Alcatraz museum and bookshop.

Ferries depart approximately every half-hour back to San Francisco. You are free to stay as long as you like. Average time spent is 2 to 2 1/2-hours.

Full Day Wine Country.

On the San Francisco Sightseeing Wine Country Tour, discover Napa Valley, Sonoma and all that the Northern California wine country has to offer. We provide a full-day winery tour departing from San Francisco.

From the beautiful scenery to the famous wineries of California's wine region, Sonoma and Napa counties' Mediterranean climate makes them the premium wine-grape growing provinces of North America. You will experience Napa and Sonoma to the fullest with this tour, as we provide you with as broad an experience as possible. You will enjoy winery tours and complimentary wine tastings.

Lunch opportunities abound at either Sonoma's historic Town Square or Yountville's rustic Vintage 1870 - a collection of 30 specialty shops and galleries.

SS Jeremiah O'Brien is a Liberty ship built during World War II and named for American Revolutionary War ship captain Jeremiah O'Brien (1744–1818). Now based in San Francisco, the O'Brien is the sole survivor of the 6,939-ship armada^[1] that stormed Normandy on D-Day, 1944,^[2] and one of only two currently operational WWII Liberty ships afloat of the 2,751 built during the war (the other being the SS John W. Brown based in Baltimore).

California Maritime Academy.

Located in Vallejo, California, The California Maritime Academy (Cal Maritime) is a unique and specialized campus of The California State University that offers students bachelor’s degrees in business administration, facilities engineering technology, global studies and maritime affairs, marine engineering technology, marine transportation, and mechanical engineering. Cal Maritime is one of only seven degree-granting maritime academies in the United States — and the only one on the West Coast.

A specialized education combining classroom instruction, experiential learning, and professional development prepare students for successful careers in international business and logistics, maritime policy, engineering, technology, or in the maritime and transportation industries. International travel, training, and experiences — including a two-month international training cruise onboard the Training Ship GOLDEN BEAR — prepare students in fields that are increasingly global in nature.

Cal Maritime is committed to being a leading educational institution recognized for excellence in the business, engineering, operations, and policy of the transportation and related industries of the Pacific Rim and beyond.

FiLoLi. www.filoli.org

Located thirty miles south of San Francisco on the eastern slope of the Coast Range, the 654-acre Filoli estate contains as its central portion a historic house and sixteen acres of formal garden. The house was occupied from 1917 to 1936 as a private residence for its original owners, William Bowers Bourn II and his wife, Agnes Moody Bourn. In 1937 the property was sold to Mr. and Mrs. William P. Roth, who continued to maintain and enrich the estate. Mrs. Roth donated Filoli to the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 1975.

Filoli was built for Mr. and Mrs. Bourn, prominent San Franciscans whose chief source of wealth was the Empire Mine, a hard-rock gold mine in Grass Valley, California. Mr. Bourn was also owner and president of the Spring Valley Water Company comprising Crystal Springs Lake and surrounding lands, which are now part of the San Francisco Water Department. Mr. Bourn selected the southern end of Crystal Springs Lake as the site for his estate. He arrived at the unusual name Filoli by combining the first two letters from the key words of his credo: “Fight for a just cause; Love your fellow man; Live a good life.”

Mr. Bourn chose his longtime friend, the prominent San Francisco architect Willis Polk, as the principal designer for the house. Polk had previously designed the Bourns’ cottage in Grass Valley, as well as their home on Webster Street in San Francisco. An inventive architect, Polk frequently combined several styles in the design of a single building, an eclecticism clearly evident in Filoli’s design.

Construction of Filoli began in 1915 and the Bourns moved into the house in 1917. Bruce Porter was enlisted to help the Bourns plan the layout of the extensive formal garden, which was built between 1917 and 1921. Both Mr. and Mrs. Bourn died in 1936. The estate was then purchased in 1937 by Mr. and Mrs. William P. Roth, who owned the Matson Navigation Company. Under the Roths’ supervision, the property was maintained and the formal garden gained worldwide recognition. Mrs. Roth made this her home until 1975 when she donated 125 acres, which included the house and formal garden, to the National Trust for Historic Preservation for the enjoyment and inspiration of future generations. The remaining acreage was given to Filoli Center.

A prime example of the California eclectic style, Filoli provides an inspiring vision of a new Eden, with bountiful land, plentiful resources, and an emphasis on self-sufficiency. Built more than sixty years after the California Gold Rush that inspired massive migration to Northern California, and ten years after the devastating 1906 earthquake and fire in San Francisco, Filoli represented a desire to create a magnificent and enduring country estate.

Now operated by Filoli Center, the estate represents an excellent example of architecture and garden design from the first part of the twentieth century. The house is furnished with some of the Bourns’ and Roths’ original furnishings, the Martin collection, and other pieces. During the blooming season, exquisite specimens of Mrs. Roth’s collection of orchids are displayed in the rooms. The beautiful flower arrangements throughout the house are created with flowers from the Lurline B. Roth Garden by the Friends of Filoli Flower Arranging Committee.

WEATHER IN SF:

Historical Summary for April 18 - April 23

The Average High Temperature is 64 F with a historical range of 55 F to 79 F

The Average Low Temperature is 50 F with a historical range of 42 F to 57 F

There is a 0% chance of a Hot Day (temperature over 90°F / 32°C).(0 days out of 84 in historical record) Most consecutive days found in historic record: 0

There is a 81% chance of a Warm Day (temperature over 60°F / 16°C).(68 days out of 84 in historical record) Most consecutive days found in historic record: 5

There is a 0% chance of a Freezing Day (temperature below 32°F / 0°C).(0 days out of 84 in historical record)Most consecutive days found in historic record: 0

Daily Precipitation:

The Average Daily Precipitation is 0.09 with a historical range of 0.00 to 0.69

There is a 35% chance of a Precipitation Day. (29 days out of 84 in historical record)Most consecutive days found in historic record: 5

ARRIVING IN SF. You are better off if you don’t have an automobile in the City! Driving up and down the hills and lack of knowledge of One Way streets, makes driving a nightmare. Parking is scarce and expensive, although the MMC provides for reduced parking rates at a nearby garage. Transportation is planned from the MMC for all events. Chinatown, Union Square and shopping are all within walking distance. The City is only 47 square miles and is well covered by muni busses.

By Car

FROM THE SOUTH: PENINSULA SJC & SFO

Take 101 North to Downtown – 7th Street Exit
Follow 7th Street going North
Cross Market Street and make a right onto Leavenworth
Make a right onto Bush Street
Make a right on Mason Street
The Club is one block down Mason Street at 609 Sutter

FROM THE EAST: EAST BAY/BAY BRIDGE

Take the Fremont Street Exit
Turn Left onto Fremont Street
Fremont Street becomes Front Street
Stay in the Center/ Cross Market Street
Turn Left onto Pine Street
Turn Left onto Mason Street
Turn Right onto Sutter Street
Club is at corner of Mason and Sutter Streets

FROM THE NORTH: MARIN/GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE

After crossing the Golden Gate Bridge
Take the Downtown/Lombard Street exit
Follow Lombard to Van Ness/101 South
Make a right on Van Ness and follow to Bush Street
Make a left on Bush and follow to Mason Street
Make a right on Mason and follow to Sutter
The Club is at 609 Sutter on the corner of Mason Street

By Air : The area is served by three major airports: San Francisco International Airport, SFO, 13 miles south, is the closest and most convenient, however, flights into Oakland, OAK, are usually less expensive. San Jose International Airport, SJC, is 3 miles northwest of downtown San Jose. The best way into the City from either SFO or OAK is via Bay Area Rapid Transit., BART. Get off at the Montgomery St. Station and take the 2 Bus to the MMC. If you have a lot of luggage and / or golf clubs, better take an airport shuttle bus.

Airport Shuttle Service Providers

Airport Express (415) 775-5121, Available from 5am - 10pm, $16.00/person from San Francisco Airport
$16.00/person from Marines’ Memorial Club

Super Shuttle: (650) 246‑8942 or (415) 558-8500 or book on-line at: www.supershuttle.com
Available 24 hours, $17.00/person from San Francisco Airport
$17.00/person from Marines’ Memorial Club
$25.00/first person from Oakland Airport, ($17 for each additional person)

BayPorter Express (415) 467-1800, Available 24 hours
$25.00 (single)/$37 (2 people) from Oakland Airport
$25.00 (single)/$37 (2 people) from MMC

Taxi fares between the MMC and San Francisco International Airport average $35‑$50; limousine service costs $50‑$75.

RV Parking:

The only public parking available for recreational vehicles is at Candlestick RV Park, south of the city off US 101; phone (415) 822‑2299.