USS Midway Info..

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Subj: The Phantom is Coming to Midway
Date: 2/25/04 12:01:22 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: sdacm@aol.com

www.midway.org
Is Midway haunted? No, it's just our newly restored F-4S Phantom! One of the most versatile aircraft in the history of the Navy, the Phantom will be the fourth restored aircraft on board Midway and will join the flight deck ballet at the trap.

Volunteers have begun restoration of the ship's mess decks and island superstructure. If you are available to volunteer, please contact Lynda Newton at midwayvols@san.rr.com for more information.

Our Board of Directors is planning a limited number of opening celebrations on board Midway. If you have not already joined our Circle of Friends and are interested in being a part of grand-opening events, please visit our Circle of Friends web site at www.midway.org/help/help.htm for additional information on the benefits of joining our Circle of Friends (including invitations to an opening celebration). Your donation will go towards the restoration of the vessel. Membership programs will be available on our web site later this spring.

We appreciate the time and effort each of our board members and volunteers have devoted to developing what will become the American flagship of floating naval aviation museums. We look forward to welcoming the public aboard Midway in June 2004.

Sincerely,
Riley D. Mixson
RADM, USN (Ret.)

www.midway.kintera.org

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www.midway.org

Midway Project Moves Forward Thanks to Volunteer Efforts

Thanks to the hard work of many volunteers the Midway project continues to move forward. Our docent training program has begun and volunteer work crews are onboard preparing exhibit spaces. Office volunteers are now working Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

We've come far, but we still need your help. If you live in the San Diego area and would like to volunteer, please email us at midwayvols@san.rr.com.

Midway's audio tour is currently being planned. Do you know any carrier aviation heroes? Are you one? Please reply to sdacm@aol.com with your story and our editorial panel will review the content of your story for applicability. Please include your name, address, and phone number.

Commemorative tickets are selling fast. Make your plans to be a part of Midway's inaugural season. Tickets can be purchased online at www.midwaycommtixs.kintera.org or by mailing your check for $50 to the address below. To plan your visit to San Diego, visit www.sdcvb.org.

Stay tune for more information in the coming weeks on our museum membership program!

Regards,
Riley D. Mixson
RADM (Ret.) USN
Executive Director
1355 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
www.midway.org

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www.midway.org

The countdown has begun to the opening of Midway Magic. After many years
of planning, the museum will open June 7, 2004, at 10:00 AM. Museum
admissions will be $13 for adults, $10 for seniors (62+) /military with ID,
and $7 for children (6-12). Kids under 6 and active duty military in
uniform will be admitted free. Commemorative tickets are available at
www.midway.org.

Museum exhibits are under development. Aboard will be 4 aircraft -- the
Corsair A-7B, Phantom F-4S, Intruder A-6E, and Hawkeye E-2C. Visitors will
be able to tour the Island Superstructure, Flight Deck, Hangar Deck and
portions of the Second Deck.

More adventurous patrons can also purchase tickets to ride our motion
simulator and be a part of an air mission. Still looking for a bigger
thrill? Then our virtual reality experience may be just the thing to get
your heart pounding. Be a part of the action, jump into a cockpit, and fly
your own jet into the action. And of course you'll be able to take home a
piece of it all from the Museum store called The Jet Shop. Light
refreshments will be available in the Fantail Cafe.

Membership is now available. To request a brochure, email sdacm@aol.com.

Thank you for your continued support of the San Diego Aircraft Carrier
Museum. We look forward to welcoming you aboard this summer.

Sincerely,
Riley D. Mixson
RADM, USN (Ret.)
Executive Director

PS: Volunteers are needed Friday, April 16th to assist with cleaning the hangar bay
and mess decks. Please reply to sdamc@aol.com if you can help Friday, April 16th
or Friday, April 23rd between 9 AM & 3 PM.

Mailing Address: 1355 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone 619-702-7700 Fax: 619-234-3497
Email: sdacm@aol.com Web site: www.midway.org

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Midway Magic - Let Freedom Ring!

The USS Midway is docked at the pier next to the Broadway Pier. The Navy League and the USS Midway Foundation have timed their openings to coincide!

It will be historic! Attend the activities/festivities sponsored by both groups.

For Navy League information please see "Navy League National Convention Downtown San Diego!" The theme of the Navy League National Convention is "Let Freedom Ring."

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www.midwaymember.kintera.org

Pre-Orders of First Book on Midway's History Benefit Museum
After two years of research and 308 Midway sailor interviews, Scott McGaugh's Midway Magic An Oral History of America's Legendary Aircraft Carrier will be on bookshelves across the nation in late June!

But you can order now and get your copies autographed! Proceeds benefit the museum and quantity discounts are available! Go to: www.midwaymagic.com and click on "Advance Orders" And spread the word to employees, friends and colleagues. It's a great way to capture a piece of history and benefit the museum and quantity discounts are available!

Sign Up for Midway Magic Membership
SDACM now offers a variety of memberships with a host of great benefits and values. Become a member today! Memberships start at $35 for seniors, $50 for individuals and $75 for families. Sign up online at
www.midwaymember.kintera.org and become a charter member of Midway Magic!

Midway Welcomes Local Business Leaders
Midway hosted the San Diego Chamber of Commerce for the first event aboard Midway. Chief Operating Officer Mac McLaughlin spoke at the breakfast and asked for the community's support. He called on area business leaders to
sponsor exhibits aboard Midway. McLaughlin previewed the museum's education program set for launch in September 2004. To request information on corporate sponsorship, please reply to sdacm@aol.com.

Artifacts Needed
Our collection of naval memorabilia continues to grow, but we still need your support! We are seeking the following items that will permit us to properly depict the F-4 and A-7 in a flying status for their respective exhibits:

Three flight helmets (HGU-33 type preferred)
Three oxygen masks
Three Nomex flight suits
Three flight suit harnesses

If you would like to donate one of these items email our curator at
USSMidwayCurator@cox.net

Kudos to Our Volunteers
A project like this does not enjoy the level of success we have reached without the dedication of a great group of volunteers. We have hundreds of individuals who have offered their time and talents to this project.

For those of you who have made the trek down to Harbor Drive to view the Midway, you have come into contact with many of these great volunteers. Each day a dozen or so volunteers greet pedestrians along the waterfront
as visitors stroll the Embarcadero between Seaport Village and the Star of India. During their sojourn visitors inquiry about the size of the ship and details on her crew. These volunteers are helping us build our initial base of members and educate folks from across the country on the grandeur of this modern marvel, the aircraft carrier.

The San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum is a registered 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Donations can be mailed to:

San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum
1355 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101


or visit us online at
www.midway.org

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www.midway.org
The Navy's most pioneering aircraft carrier, USS Midway, will soon become the flagship of naval aviation museums. You can be a part of this momentous occasion and help us create a remarkable museum by purchasing your limited edition Commemorative Ticket online today.

The Commemorative Ticket package includes a Commemorative Ticket suitable for framing, a booklet chronicling Midway's rich history, a one-time admission pass good for up to four people for free admission to the museum. (The admission pass is good for museum entrance during normal operating hours and is not valid for special events.)

All this can be yours for $50!!!
Order your ticket package online today at www.midwaycommtixs.kintera.org
Or mail a check payable to SDACM, to San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum (SDACM), 1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. Please note on the memo line that you're requesting a Commemorative Ticket package.

If you have already purchased your packet, thank you for your support. The museum opens June 7, 2004, and will be open from 10 AM - 5 PM each day.

San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum, 1355 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
Volunteer today, email midwayvols@san.rr.com to request an application.

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www.midway.org

Experience Midway Magic beginning June 7, 2004!

We are putting the finishing touches on our opening-day exhibits and attractions. As many as eight restored aircraft will be on display, including an SNJ, F-4S Phantom, Hawkeye E2-C, F-14 A Tomcat, an Intruder A-6E, and a Corsair II A-7B.

Audio guides will be included with every admission! This "virtual docent" will guide you around the hangar bay, mess deck and flight deck exhibits. The island structure will be open to rotating groups of Midway guests as they rotate through flight deck control, the bridge and primary flight control. While you are up there, take in the view of Coronado and Point Loma from the open bridge.

If you have yet to sign up for membership or order your Commemorative tickets, you can do so online today. Visit us at www.midway.org for additional information.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard Midway!

Sincerely,
Theresa Randall
Membership Director
San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum
619-702-7700

PS: Your company or foundation can be a part of the Magic. To request information on our major giving opportunities, please reply with your contact information.

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http://www.fleetweeksandiego.org/events.html

You're Invited aboard the USS Midway

Friday, October 15, 2004

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Cost $30 per person

Make your check payable to Fleet Week San Diego and mail it with your name and the names of your guests by October 9th to

Theresa Randall c/o USS MIDWAY, 910 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Your check is your RSVP

Sorry, no credit cards will be accepted



Event Description: The Service Associations' Salute to Heroes will be a unique event held on board the Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum. As a Fleet Week Event, the Sea Service Associations will join the Naval Order of the United States and the Navy League in honoring members of the Legion of Honor, those service men and women who are recipients of the Medal of Honor or Service Cross. Participating members of these organizations will have the opportunity to tour the Midway and mingle with other members of the participating organizations and the honorees at a reception on the Hanger Deck. Tours of the Midway will be available from 1700 - 1800. The Hanger Deck Reception will take place between 1800 and 2000, with a brief program of recognition at 1830.

Contact Fleet Week at 1-800-FLEETWEEK

http://www.fleetweeksandiego.org/events.html

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Midway President
John ?Mac? McLaughlin RADM USNR (Ret.)

Invites You Aboard USS MIDWAY

Saturday, October 30, 2004

6:00 p.m. VIP Mixer on Mess Deck

6:30 p.m.Cocktails in Hangar Bay #2

Tours of Live-aboard Spaces Commence

7:30 p.m. Dinner in Hangar Bay #1

8:15 p.m. Youth Overnight Program Brief

Come aboard for an evening of fun and learn more about Midway's education program and our plans for the youth overnight program.



Purchase your tickets online at www.liveaboardmidway.kintera.org

Dress Code: Business Attire

Tickets $100 per person

$150 for VIP Tickets

$1000 per table for 8 include VIP Tickets

Purchase your tickets online at www.liveaboardmidway.kintera.org



Questions or to make your reservation:

Please contact us at 619-544-9600 x229

SDACM, 910 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

The San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum is a registered 501(c) 3 charity.

Proceeds from this event go towards building out the Midway's Live-aboard Program



Please reply to this email to request a flyer on the program.

sdacm@aol.com

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Midway Museum Members Save the Date!

Here are some of Midway's upcoming events:

New Years Eve festivities aboard Midway, visit www.peartreescatering.com for details.

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Winter Members Night

Members are invited to join us onboard Midway Wednesday, February 2, 2005. We'll be offering docent lead tours, light snacks, and beverages. Mark your calendar for a special winter night of fun!

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Behind the Scenes tours of Midway for members of our Captain's Circle and Admiral Circle.

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Not yet a member? You can join online at www.midway.org. Click on join the Midway for more information.

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www.midway.org

Join us on Thursday, November 11, 2004, during special museum hours

Midway will open an hour early at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11th in honor of Veterans Day. Arrive early as N. Harbor Drive will be closed from approximately 9 a.m. to 12 noon for the Veterans Day Parade! Catch a bird's eye view of the parade from Midway's flight deck.

Also, Midway will be hosting a special ceremony when approximately 75 men and women serving in the military will be sworn in as U.S. citizens. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. on Midway's flight deck.

From 1 p.m.-4 p.m.that day, The Mighty 1090?s John Fricke and John ?Coach? Kentera will be broadcasting live from Midway?s hangar deck.



Preparing your gift list for the Holidays? How about a year of experiences aboard the USS Midway?

Register your friend, associate or loved one for our annual membership online at www.midway.org:

Step 1: List the recipient's name under the membership information

Step 2 Select the level of membership

Step 3 Click on submit

Step 4 Enter your information on page two along with your credit card payment information

The card will be mailed in 5-7 days

Any questions? Contact our membership department at 619-544-9600 x229.

San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum

910 North Harbor Drive

San Diego, CA 92101

619-544-9600

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We value not only your support but your opinion, too! So we have developed a confidential survey so you can be heard as we continue to build out Midway in the future. Please click (or "cut and paste") this link:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=32064646454

Completion will only take a couple of minutes and you'll be making another valuable contribution to the Magic of Midway. And, again, thank you for being a part of the Midway family!

Theresa Randall
San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum
Membership Director
619-544-9600 x229
fax-544-9188
910 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
trandall@midway.org
http://www.midway.org/

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Join us on Thursday, November 11, 2004, during special museum hours

Midway will open an hour early at 9 a.m. on Thursday, November 11th in honor of Veterans Day. Arrive early as N. Harbor Drive will be closed from approximately 9 a.m. to 12 noon for the Veterans Day Parade! Catch a bird's eye view of the parade from Midway's flight deck.

Also, Midway will be hosting a special ceremony when approximately 75 men and women serving in the military will be sworn in as U.S. citizens. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. on Midway's flight deck.

From 1 p.m.-4 p.m.that day, The Mighty 1090?s John Fricke and John ?Coach? Kentera will be broadcasting live from Midway?s hangar deck.



Preparing your gift list for the Holidays? How about a year of experiences aboard the USS Midway?

Register your friend, associate or loved one for our annual membership online at www.midway.org:

Step 1 Click on "Join Us"

Step 2 List the recipient's name under the membership information

Step 3 Select the level of membership

Step 4 Click on submit

Step 5 Enter your information on page two along with your credit card payment information

The card will be mailed in 5-7 days

Any questions? Contact our membership department at 619-544-9600 x229 or email trandall@midway.org

[Robert Ryan]

Is the Midway docked in San Diego. Would love to visit her.

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www.midway.org

Preparing your gift list for the Holidays?How about a year of experiences aboard the USS Midway?

Register your friend, associate or loved one for our annual membership online at www.midway.org:

Click on "Join the Midway, more information" and then "Become a Member":

Next, list the recipient's name under the membership information

Select the level of membership, Click on submit

Enter your information on page two along with your credit card payment information. A confirmation will be sent to the email address given..

The membership card will be mailed in 5-7 days

Any questions?Contact our membership department at 619-544-9600 x229

Interested in something from our museum store? You can reach the gift shop at 619-544-9600 x244

Theresa Randall
San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum
Membership Director
619-544-9600 x229
fax-544-9188
910 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
trandall@midway.org
http://www.midway.org/

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Join us New Year's Eve for dinner and dancing aboard Midway. Tickets available at www.peartreescatering.com


Brief Description: Fill Your New Year?s Eve With Magic Aboard The Midway Aircraft Carrier. Permanently Docked At The Navy Pier, The Midway Is The Most Exciting Venue Downtown.
Enjoy Views Of The Bay, And Sip Champagne While Watching The City Lights From The Flight Deck. Extravagant Dinner Stations Prepared By Award Winning Peartrees Catering.
Prices: Individual Tickets ($185 per ticket)

Purchase a Table (10 Seats): $1,850.00
www.peartreescatering.com

Online Reg. Closes: December 28, 2004 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Seating Preference: If you would like to sit with a group, please purchase your tickets together, in order to be placed at the same table.
Cancellation Policy: $15 charge per ticket for refunds before December 1, 2004. No refunds after December 1, 2004.

Please reply to request a PDF version of the event flyer.

www.midway.org

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Almost Spring Fling An Evening of Dancing Aboard USS Midway

March 5, 2005
8:00 PM ? 11:00 PM
$35 per person

Live Music Provided By Wayne Foster Entertainment

Hosted Bar & Light Hors D?oeuvres

Midway will play host to hundreds of partygoers dancing to the energetic rhythms of Wayne Foster Entertainment. Attendees can get down on the large dance floor. Cocktail attire encouraged.

Tickets can be order online at http://midway.kintera.org/March5dance

If you'd prefer to order your tickets by mail, please reply to this email to request a mail order form.

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Subj: Join Us for Dancing Aboard Midway
Date: 1/31/05 1:40:37 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: sdacm@aol.com
Reply-to: Trandall@midway.org

http://midway.kintera.org/March5dance

Almost Spring Fling

An Evening of Dancing

Aboard USS Midway

March 5, 2005
8:00 PM ? 11:00 PM
$35 per person

Live Music Provided By Wayne Foster Entertainment

Hosted Bar & Light Hors D?oeuvres

Midway will play host to hundreds of partygoers dancing to the energetic rhythms of Wayne Foster Entertainment. Attendees can get down on the large dance floor. Cocktail attire encouraged.

Tickets can be order online at http://midway.kintera.org/March5dance

If you'd prefer to order your tickets by mail, please reply to this email to request a mail order form.

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Subj: Midway Magic Feb 2005 Update
Date: 2/1/05 2:13:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: trandall@midway.org

www.midway.org

Midway has been open for over 8 months. We have welcomed aboard visitors from all over the world. Our visitors especially enjoy the audio tours of the ship's main exhibits and the collection of aircraft gracing our flight deck and hangar bays. Museum designers are hard at work to get new exhibits ready for public access later this spring including additional spaces in the berthing compartments and a tour of one of the engine rooms.

Midway Magic continues to spread across the region. News agencies from across the country have reported on our uniqueness as a special events venue, taken behind-the-scenes tours, and conducted a myriad of interviews. All that excitement has been rewarding for the fledgling museum with over 9,800 annual members joining the museum. If you are not already a member you can join now to receive our quarterly newsletter, admission for you and a guest, along with discounts at our museum store and the Fantail Cafe. Go to www.midway.org and click on "join Midway".

Interested in hosting your service group or car club aboard Midway? We now have limited space available for group tours and luncheons. Please reply to this email for an information package. Or to learn more about special events aboard Midway, visit www.midway.org and click on "group events"

We look forward to welcoming you aboard!

Theresa Randall
Membership Director
619-544-9600 x229

San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum
910 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101

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www.midway.org

The aircraft carrier USS Midway is welcoming visitors from across the country and around the world. Folks young and old alike sharing the experience of "a city at sea," taking in the view of San Diego Bay from the flight deck, and coming away with a new appreciation of devotion and dedication to serving one's country. Museum visitors especially enjoy the audio tours of the ship's main exhibits and the collection of fifteen aircraft gracing our flight deck and hangar bays. News agencies from across the country have covered our first months of operations with live broadcast, behind-the-scenes tours, and a myriad of interviews .

NEW EXHIBITS

We recently opened Engine Room #3. Museum designers are hard at work to get new exhibits ready for public access later this spring including additional spaces on the mess decks and exhibits on the main deck. Our collections manager is seeking medical equipment and stories as the displays in Sick Bay and the Dental offices are developed. You can contact Dave Hanson at dhanson@midway.org

Having Fun Aboard Midway???

We are working to improve your experience aboard Midway. Please answer our poll question regarding our food service. Click here http://midway.kintera.org/ email me your comments on how we could improve your next visit at trandall@midway.org .

KUDOS TO OUR VOLUNTEERS

A project like this does not enjoy the level of success we have reached without the dedication of a great group of volunteers. We have hundreds of individuals who have offered their time and talents to this project. Our volunteer program continues to grow. You can volunteer online at www.midway.org . Or contact Lori Switzer at lswitzer@midway.org or 619-544-9600 x222

GROUP LUNCHEON SPACE AVAILABLE

Interested in hosting your service group or car club aboard Midway? We have limited space available for group tours and luncheons. To learn more about special events aboard Midway email dbarrios@midway.org and visit www.midway.org and click on "group events"

For additional information on the Museum, please visit our website at www.midway.org

The San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum is a registered 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization.

[Robert Ryan]

Sparrow my wife is on her spring break from school, maybe we'll take a trip to San Diego, and see the Midway, let me know where she is berthed.

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Originally posted by Robert Ryan Sparrow my wife is on her spring break from school, maybe we'll take a trip to San Diego, and see the Midway, let me know where she is berthed.

"Located on San Diego Bay in downtown San Diego at Navy Pier."

Planning your Visit

Hours:
Midway is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the exception of Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Ticket booth closes at 4 p.m. to allow guests enough time to enjoy Midway prior to closing.

Ticket Prices: This link should get you on line to buy tickets.
http://reservations.sandiegohotels.com/678
-/attraction/56#tickets

$13 Adults
$10 Seniors (62+), Students (with valid ID), and Active Military (with valid ID)
$7 children (ages 6-17)

Children under 6 and active-duty military in uniform are free.

Ticket prices include a self-guided audio tour. We recommend you allow between 1 1/2 and 2 1/2 hours to tour the ship.

The Midway ticket office accepts cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, and travelers' checks.

Accessibility:

Wheelchair access is available to the Hangar Deck from Navy Pier. The Flight Elevator provides access from the Hangar Deck to the Flight Deck with scheduled lifts at 12:00 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. (All lift times are subject to change).

ADA Assistance dogs are allowed on board the Midway. No other animals are permitted at any time.

Group Rates:
Groups with a minimum of 20 people from the same school, organization, or tour group may qualify for special rates. Reservations must be made in advance through the Group Sales Department. For more information, please call (619) 544-9600 ext. 252.

Flight Simulators:
Launch, complete dogfight missions, and land aboard the carrier via optional Flight Simulators (authentic cockpit and computer flight stations). For information, please call Mach Combat at (619) 544-9600 ext. 277 or e-mail combat@midway.org.

In another virtual flight simulation program groups of 13 enter the simulator for an exhilarating experience akin to the thousands of naval aviators who flew off Midway. For more information, please call Flight Avionics at (619) 544-9600 ext. 266.

Fantail Cafe:
For your convenience, the Fantail Cafe serves snacks, salads, sandwiches and beverages during Midway's operating hours.

(Gift) Jet Shop:
The Jet Shop offers variety of gifts, books, clothing, memorabilia and souvenirs. (619) 544-9600 ext. 244

Parking:
Limited paid parking is available on Navy Pier.
$5 up to 1 hour
$10 for 1-10 hours
$12 for 10-24 hours
$5 per day on weekends and holidays

Metered parking is also available along N. Harbor Drive. Buses can drop groups off at our ticket office, but cannot stage on Navy Pier. Vehicles over 18' long are not allowed to park on Navy Pier. The closest RV parking is in metered parking places along Pacific Coast Highway.

For more information on San Diego please visit San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau or The Big Bay.

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www.midway.org

MIDWAYMUSEUMCONTINUES TO EXPAND EXHIBITS AND AIRCRAFT COLLECTION
Coming aboard in May 2005 are an F-18 Hornet and a RA-5 Vigilante as well as several additions to our aircraft weapons systems. In addition, our exhibits staff is working on an expanded audio tour. The new audio tour will include a Japanese language option to coincide with the opening of our Mr. Navy exhibit. This new exhibit will focus on Midway?s years in Yokuska, Japan. Please call Karl Zingheim or Dave Hanson at 619-544-9600 x240 if you have any artifacts you would like to donate for the exhibit.

MIDWAY MAGIC MEMBERS RSVP
Our next members? only night will be June 17, 2005. Join us aboard Midway at 6:30 PM and meet Midway MiG Killers from VF-21 and VF-161. Former fighter pilots from the Vietnam era will be aboard to share their memories, plus our curatorial department will have a variety of displays detailing Midway's role in Vietnam. Light snacks will be served Attire is business casual.

RSVP by calling 619-544-9600 x229 or email memberrsvp@midway.org

Senior and individual members you may escort one guest aboard. Family, Crew, Chief, Commander, Captain and Admiral Members you may escort up to 3 guests aboard for the event. Major donors are also welcome to bring guests aboard for this event. Please contact Theresa Randall at 619-544-9600 to rsvp.

Meet the ?MiG Killers? Of the USS Midway A Unique Members-Only Event Friday, June 17, 2005 6:30 PM Cocktails on the Flight Deck
(No-host bar) 6:50 PM Welcome Aboard by Mac McLaughlin Midway President Moderator: Scott McGaugh Author of ?Midway Magic? 7:00 PM Panel Discussion of USS Midway-MiG Battles over Vietnam Detailing air combat and the legendary dogfights of the Phantom II Light snacks will be served Attire: business casual
RSVP by calling 619-544-9600 x229 Or email memberrsvp@midway.org

For additional information or to volunteer, please visit our website at www.midway.org

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Subj: 4th of July Tickets for USS Midway
Date: 6/29/05 6:53:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: trandall@midway.org

Make it a family friendly 4th of July aboard Midway!

Come aboard Midway on July 4th for the best view of the Big Bay fireworks!

KSON will broadcast live from the flight deck prior to the fireworks!

While supply lasts, you can purchase your 4th of July Fireworks ticketsat Midway?s ticket office or online at
http://arestravel.com/820/-/attraction/56#tickets $2 online surcharge per ticket will apply.

Midway's Ticket Office accepts cash, Visa, MasterCard, and Travelers' Checks.

Tickets must be purchased at Midway's Ticket office or online. There is no will call for this event. Ticket is valid for July 4th after-hours event only and does not include regular museum admission.

The ship will open at 6 p.m. Lawn chairs, blankets and coolers with food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. Glass containers and alcohol will be prohibited.

The Fantail Caf? will sell beverages (including beer/wine) on the flight deck. You may preorder a hot meal for $10 each from our Fantail Cafe at

http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=117998

For parking information and additional 4th of July information visit:

http://thebigbay.com/events/details.asp?eventID=897

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Subj: Midway Magic Celebration August 27th
Date: 8/1/05 2:40:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: trandall@midway.org

Since its opening last June, 1 million people have visited the Midway Museum and it?s been the site of some of San Diego?s most fabulous corporate parties.

On August 27, the Museum is throwing a ?Midway Magic Celebration? honoring the ship?s 60 years of legendary service. It wouldn?t be a celebration with you!Reserve your tickets ($150, $250 and $500 per person*) now on-line at www.midway.org You are welcome to invite your friends, family, and neighbors.

This event is also the Museum?s first major fundraiser and proceeds will benefit our Scholarships for Kids and Schools to attend our extensive science and math education programs.

Aboard the Midway, you can ?Live the Adventure, Honor the Legend? and have a great night out on August 27! Please reply with your request for additional information and I will do my best to get it to you ASAP.

Look forward to welcoming you aboard August 27,
Theresa Randall, Membership Director

* $75.00 of each ticket purchased is non-deductible. For more information, call (619) 544-9600, ext. 293.

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Hello Everyone:

We are considering coordinating a cruise from San Diego to Mexico with Midway Members, Staff, and Volunteers. Please take two minutes and answer a survey on your interest in cruising with a group from the Midway.

Clink here: Cruise With Midway Survey

Thank you for your time,

Theresa Randall

Membership Director

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View the 34th annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights from the flight deck of the USS Midway!

Join us December 11th for a nautical night as boaters light up the harbor
with festive lights and holiday decorations.

Boarding begins at 5:30 p.m. and parade ends around 9:30 p.m.

Lawn chairs, blankets and coolers with food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed.
Glass containers and alcohol will be prohibited.
The Fantail Caf? will sell food and beverages (including beer/wine).
Bundle up! It can get chilly on the Flight Deck.

Ticket Booth Price:
$10 adults, $5 youth (ages 6-17) at the Midway ticket booth (open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Online Price: click here to purchase tickets
$12* adults, $7* youth (ages 6-17). *$2 per ticket handling fee has been applied.


Midway's Ticket Office accepts cash, Visa, MasterCard, and Travelers' Checks. Tickets must be purchased at Midway's Ticket office or online. There is no will call for this event. Ticket is valid for December 11th after-hours event only and does not include regular museum admission. Limit 6 per purchaser.

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www.midway.org

Now you can join Midway and receive year-round benefits as an extended member of one of the U.S. Navy's most prestigious crews ever!

As a member of the San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum, you assist our museum in expanding exhibits, enhancing our education programs, and adding to our collection of historic aircraft. We want you to be a part of our success! With your membership, you may come aboard as often as you?d like for one year. Enroll at the Crew level or higher and you?ll be invited to special lectures and programs for all of our Circle member guests.

Thank you for helping us as we become a national icon of service to country and the history of naval aviation. Your support helps us to converse across generations as we ?Live the Adventure & Honor the Legend? of our community?s naval service.

Levels of membership have been designed with everyone in mind. To join our museum membership, visit us online atwww.midway.org and visitMembership, click on "become a member" to register or just call our office at 619-338-8229 and we'll enroll you over the phone.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard soon,

Theresa Randall, Membership Director

619-338-8229

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A rather unusual mission from CV-41 USS Midway, (by VA-25) in October 1965:
http://www.midwaysailor.com/midwayva25bomb/index.html


(Please also check out the rest of the site, by:
http://www.midwaysailor.com )


Take Good Care!

Sincerely
A.B

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Welcome to the Second edition of Ship to Shore, exclusively for Midway Members!

Periodically we will provide exclusive updates on the progress of the USS Midway Museum, preview upcoming events, and provide an insider?s view on Midway?s final deployment as a museum, educational center, tribute, and visitor destination.

Save the Date for San Diego Bay Parade of Lights

Sunday, December 10, 2006
Sunday, December 17, 2006
5:30 PM until 9:00 PM

Tickets for Midway's Flight Deck Holiday Party go on sale in November. Tickets will be $30 per person.

Did you know you can renew or enroll for Midway membership online or over the phone? Click here Membership Application or call us at 619-544-9600x229

Blacks in the Military - November 11, 2006, 5:00 PM

Black Story Tellers of San Diego, Inc.
at NTC, Corky McMillian Companies Event Center

http://www.ntcpromenade.org/promenade-centre.php

Join award-winning actor, writer, producer and director Tim Reid, star of ?WKRP? (Venus Flytrap) and producer of ?Once Upon A Time?When We Were Colored.? He will focus on the proud legacy of service by Black men and women in the military from the very beginning of US history, when America was only a passionate concept.

http://tickets.sandiegoperforms.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=205&c=17&pg

We Need Volunteer Docents

Join the corps of dedicated men and women telling the story of Naval Aviation aboard the most popular ship museum in America, The USS Midway

Meet people of all ages from around the world who are eager to hear the story of one of the longest serving US Navy Ships in history. No shipboard experience necessary. Our docent training program will provide you with knowledge and understanding so as to explain the working of the ?City at Sea? that was Midway.

Two days per month of volunteer duty required. Benefits of serving include shirts, jackets, day passes for family and friends and museum membership. The next training class begins Thursday, November 2nd.

Contact Midway Docent Program Director, Jim Nash at 619-398-8226 or email jnash@midway.org



To sign up for other volunteer positions, please call Laurie Switzer, Volunteer Director at 619 398 8222 or email her at lswitzer@midway.org . Additional information can be found at www.midway.org, then visit volunteer.

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Welcome to Ship to Shore, a periodic update on the USS Midway, the Navy?s longest-serving carrier now ?deployed? as an immensely popular naval aviation museum in San Diego!

TBM Avenger Arrives on Midway
The Midway Museum is working toward expanding its ?air wing? to include WWII-vintage aircraft. On November 10, a TBM-3 Avenger torpedo bomber was gently lifted onto Midway and towed to a prominent position on the hangar deck. The TBM with its signature revolving rear gun turret first saw combat in the Battle of Midway in 1942. Midway has other WWII-era aircraft in the restoration pipeline as well. We anticipate a Douglas SBD Dauntless will arrive in 2007. We?ll keep you posted as the date becomes finalized.

Midway Memories Almost a Sellout

The first edition of the unique book of photos taken by USS Midway sailors?Midway Memories?is almost sold out only seven months after its debut! We?ve ordered a second edition and have held enough first-edition copies in reserve as the perfect Holiday Season gift. So now?s the time to order one or more so autographed copies can arrive in plenty of time as a ?lifetime memory? like no other. Visit www.midwaymagic.com to place your gift order.

USS Midway on Network TV
The Extreme Makeover: Home Edition television program on ABC is scheduled to broadcast an episode on Sunday, November 19, that was partially filmed aboard the Midway in San Diego! A deserving family visited San Diego while their Wisconsin home was being renovated and their trip to Midway was recorded. They even watched video clips of their home repairs from the flight deck of Midway. The Midway portion is sure to be brief, but it will reach more than 15 million homes across the country. Check your local listings for an episode description that might include ?Koepke family? or ?Wisconsin.?

In Town for New Year?s Eve?
Imagine celebrating the New Year aboard the Midway! For the third consecutive year, a catering partner of Midway?Peartrees Catering?is organizing a New Year?s Eve dinner party with proceeds benefiting the museum. It will feature an evening of spectacular views, champagne, sumptuous dinner, and dancing to the Big Daddy Orchestra. The cost is $139/person, inclusive. Black tie is optional. Discounts at nearby hotels also are available. For more information, call Peartrees at (619) 575-5500 or visit online at www.peartreescatering.com .

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San Diego Bay Parade of Lights Flight Deck Viewing Party

Tickets are almost sold out! Buy yours today at www.midway.org

View the 35th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights from the flight deck of the USS Midway. Boaters will light up the harbor with festive lights and decorations. This year's Parade of Lights' theme is Christmas San Diego Style.

Flight Deck Viewing Party
December 10, 2006
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

or

December 17, 2006
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

$30 per person per night

Attire Holiday or Casual -- Dress Warm!!!
Open bleacher seating

Taco bar dinner will be served.
Cash bar available.
No outside food and drink please.

Event is Rain or Shine

To order your tickets today
visit www.midway.org or call a member of the membership team at
619-544-9600 x229

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Evolution of the Ship, Part 1: Northern Europe and Scandinavia

Based on the success of our prior Maritime Museum travels abroad ? our voyage to Europe on Queen Mary II (2004) and the Star of India and Medea Heritage Tour to Scotland and the Isle of Man (2005), we have worked with STS International Tours to create the most exceptional maritime history tour we believe that has ever been offered.

In keeping with a theme of tracing the lineage of the historic ships of our own museum and those preserved elsewhere in other maritime museums, we have designed an archaeologist?s expeditionary tour to trace the origins and development of the ship itself. Assuming that the Star of India and ships like her represent the final development of the oceanic sailing ship, perhaps the most formative single technological development of the last 1000 years, this tour establishes as its object a quest to determine how the Northern European lineage of the ship developed and in keeping with that, the history of the modern world written in the very planks, frames, rigging, and implements that have been discovered, excavated, and now exhibited in some of the world?s most fascinating and beautiful cities.

From the ancient Hjortspring Boat exhibited in Copenhagen to the Brunel masterpiece Great Britain preserved in her construction dry-dock in Bristol, we will travel through the early dark ages, the Viking era, the days of the great oceanic empires, and the maritime industrial revolution. We will walk the decks of ships-of-the-line, actually sail in a Hansa Cog, and view the implements and personal artifacts of Viking kings, Tudor seamen, and polar explorers. As a member of this expedition you will have the opportunity to ?collect? in impressions and photography no fewer than sixteen ships in six countries spanning more than 2000 years of maritime history. As a group these ships represent some of the most spectacular archaeological finds of history, preserved in some of the world?s greatest museums in the most intriguing cities of Europe. This adventure will be enriched with lectures and commentary by the historians and curators who care for and interpret these treasures as well as ongoing travel commentary by our own experienced STS Program Director.

By traveling as a museum delegation during this expedition, we achieve a remarkable savings on price, enjoy the hospitality of the curators and historians who will be our guides, share in the camaraderie of the search and the excitement of new discoveries, and benefit from the expertise of an organization that specializes in unique museum tours. The maritime world has been preparing this itinerary for 2000 years. Won?t you come with us?

We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you and your friends on this great customized adventure The Evolution of the Ship, Part 1: Northern Europe and Scandinavia.

Sincerely,

Raymond E. Ashley, PhD.
Executive Director
Maritime Museum of San Diego

P.S. Space is limited and reserving is easy, so call today: 1-800-620-9995 or visit: http://members.cox.net/mannyljr/sts/shipevo2007/

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Welcome to the third edition of Ship to Shore, exclusively for Midway Members!

Periodically we will provide exclusive updates on the progress of the USS Midway Museum, preview upcoming events, and provide an insider?s view on Midway?s final deployment as a museum, educational center, tribute, and visitor destination.

Circle Level Members our next Circle event will be held aboard Midway on February 13 at 6:30 PM

VADM Ed Martin, USN (Ret.) will join us to share his story as a POW in Vietnam. To join the Crew Circle or higher, call the membership department at 619-544-9600 x229 to upgrade your membership.

We Need Volunteers
To sign up for volunteer positions, please call Laurie Switzer, Volunteer Director at 619 398 8222 or email her at lswitzer@midway.org

Join the corps of dedicated men and women telling the story of Naval Aviation aboard the most popular ship museum in America, The USS Midway. Midway is currently recruiting new safety team volunteers.

Join our volunteers who proudly wear the red hats & shirts, whom you will see roaming the decks of our floating museum. By belonging to this esteemed group you will apply your skills to protecting our visitors, our property & maintaining crowd control. Visitor safety & security is a high priority aboard the Midway.

These ?red hats? assist our visitors with information & directions. Safety/Security volunteers regularly patrol all areas of the ship. They monitor all entrances & exits as well as loading & parking areas adjacent to the ship. Special events & operations require participation by Safety/Security volunteers, as well. Administrative activity involves parking permit control, incident reporting, safety equipment management, personnel training & records maintenance.

Volunteers for this activity need to be physically fit, able to climb the many ladders (stairs) aboard ship and stand for extended periods of time, so it?s not the job for sedentary folk!

Assuring a safe & secure environment for our visitors can be a very rewarding experience for those of you who enjoy interfacing with the public, diplomatically maintaining order and providing assistance in emergency situations.

Minimum requirements:Age ? 18 years of age, physically fit, able to commit to 12 hours a month (flexible schedule). Personal traits of timeliness, reliability and diplomacy are important to this position.

Benefits of serving include shirts, jackets, day passes for family and friends and museum membership. To sign up for other volunteer positions, please call Laurie Switzer, Volunteer Director at 619 398 8222 or email her at lswitzer@midway.org. Additional information can be found at www.midway.org, then visit volunteer.

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An ePublication from the USS Midway March 2007

Welcome to Ship to Shore, a periodic update on the USS Midway, the Navy?s longest-serving carrier now ?deployed? as an immensely popular naval aviation museum in San Diego! Since you?ve visited our website, we thought you might appreciate periodic updates. If not, there is an ?unsubscribe? button at the end of this email.

Midway Legacy Week to Debut!

Midway?s 225,000 sailors created a unique odyssey. May 26 ? June 2 we will honor the legacy of all those who serve and sacrifice our country with our inaugural Midway Legacy Week! Although the following schedule is tentative, here?s a sneak preview!

A moving wreath presentation on the flight deck the morning of May 26 honoring veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Veterans? oral histories will be videotaped in front of museum guests, contact Joe Ciokon at jciokon@midway.org for details
Midway?s post office will open so guests can write and mail a note of support to troops overseas at museum expense!
Midway Story Hour will feature riveting storytellers suitable for the entire family
We might be premiering a new movie! Details to be announced.
Try on a float coat! Wear a cranial! Tie a sheepshank knot! Lots of items for everyone to experience on Midway discovery tables.
Plus more still on the drawing table.
So make a note on the family calendar to visit Midway!
Museum Will Expand in May

The USS Midway Museum will expand Memorial Day Weekend by opening portions of a deck between the hangar deck and flight deck. For the first time guests will be able to explore the admiral?s quarters, conference room, war room and TFCC. The captain?s in-port cabin and ship?s communications will be opened all on the 02 level as well as the brig down on the third deck. Of course, many of the new stops added to the self-guided audio tour will feature Midway veterans as narrators.

In addition, our air wing will grow with the addition of an F9F-8P Cougar and an SBD Dauntless, thanks to our dedicated aircraft restoration crew!

Family Safe July 4 Fireworks
The museum will again reopen the night of July 4 so families can enjoy as many as eight fireworks shows including the featured Big Bay Fireworks. Details will be announced on this website in early June with tickets going on sale shortly thereafter. Midway members will enjoy early-bird privileges!

Midway & Padres Honor the Military!
A portion of PETCO?s family-oriented ?Power Alley? will have a new look when the Padres open the season. A remarkably detailed 24-foot model of the USS Midway will be the centerpiece of a new permanent exhibit honoring those who serve America and major league baseball players who have served in the armed forces. Be sure to take a look at some amazing ?slice of life? photos taken of sailors aboard Midway. Both the San Diego Padres and the Midway share a deep commitment to saluting and supporting those in the military, making this a perfect partnership!

Midway Memories Returns
The second edition of Midway Memories?the photo collection taken by Midway sailors?is back in stock. The first press run sold out in less than a year, far exceeding our expectations. But now we?re well-stocked and all copies ordered through the following website are autographed! For more info, visit www.midwaymagic.com.

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Volunteer Today!

The USS Midway Museum has an immediate need for volunteer team members. We are recruiting for ship or aircraft restoration crew, receptionists, administrators, exhibits preparation, educators, safety, librarians and museum tour guides. For more information, visit www.midway.org or email lswitzer@midway.org or contact her at (619) 398 8222

Contact us soon Museum Tour Guide (Docent) training classes start April 13th at 8:00 AM

Participating volunteers know: working at the Midway is a fun way to meet new people while contributing to this important historic site.

We are located within easy walking distance to the San Diego Trolley System and Coaster along San Diego's Embarcadero.

Please help us spread the word!

Laurie C. Switzer
Director of Volunteer Programs
USS Midway Museum

(619) 398 8222
fax 544 9188

Volunteers Make the Midway Magic!

PS: For a PDF application visit

http://www.midway.org/atf/cf/{F2639556-5527-41A0-B327-5DAF8D139628}/midwayvolunteerapplication.pdf

Laurie Switzer 619-544-9600 x222