The next JCCVA reunion will be held at the Embassy Suites in Lexington, KY from Wednesday September 23 to Saturday September 26 2026. Donald Rinthen Blue crew 73-79 and his wife Loretta are hosting the reunion.
Reservations for the hotel can and should be made soon before things fill up. The rate for Calhoun rooms is $149.00 per night. Reservations can be made at the hotel’s website https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/uss-john-c-calhoun-submarine-reunion-2026/https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/uss-john-c-calhoun-submarine-reunion-2026/
The registration form for the reunion can be downloaded here. Registration forms need to be in no later than August 7, 2026.
There will be 2 tours during the reunion. Tour 1 will be to the Castle & Key Distillery in Frankfort, KY & the cost will be $40.00 per person. Tour 2 will be to the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, KY & the cost will be $50.00 per person.
The Banquet will be a Bluegrass Southern Dinner Buffet on Saturday evening September 26th. The cost of the banquet is $53.00 per person.
The registration fee is $70.00 per person which includes the hospitality room and Friday night Market Place Deli Supper. Registration fee for former shipmates is covered by the association. The Registration fee applies to spouses/guests etc.
Let the countdown clock begin! We will plan to provide updates approximately every 3-4 months from now until the reunion start date.
Hope everyone is doing well. Please let us know what you think and if you know of other activities that you would like to share with all of us.