National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, also referred to as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day or Pearl Harbor Day, is observed annually in the United States on December 7, to remember and honor the 2,403 Americans who were killed in the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941, which led to the United States declaring war on Japan the next day and thus entering World War II.
In 1994, the United States Congress, by Pub.L. 103–308, 108 Stat. 1169, designated December 7 of each year as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. The joint resolution was signed by President Bill Clinton on August 23, 1994. It became 36 U.S.C. § 129 (Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies) of the United States Code. On November 29, Clinton issued a proclamation declaring December 7, 1994, the first National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
On Pearl Harbor Day, the American flag should be flown at half-staff until sunset to honor those who died as a result of the attack on U.S. military forces in Hawaii.[4] Pearl Harbor Day is not a federal holiday – government offices, schools, and businesses do not close. Some organizations may hold special events in memory of those killed or injured at Pearl Harbor.[4]

Wanted to kick out the link for anyone who wants to go ahead and get a BEACHFRONT room for our West Central Florida Combined Bay Area Bash. Date for the Bash is 12/10/2022. The window for our group rate is 12/2/2022 - 12/18/2022 for anyone who wants to use our reduced rates to take a vacation on beautiful Treasure Island, FL.
Again this year, we are using both the Bilmar Beach Resort and the Thunderbird Beach Resort and as anyone who stayed with us the last few years can tell you, they are great hotels in an amazing location! Beaches, bars, restaurants, shopping.... You name it, Treasure Island has it!
Details for The Bilmar Beach Resort:
Room types:
Beachfront Traditional w/2 Queen Beds - $109/night + $15/night resort fee + 13% tax
Beachfront Studio w/Balcony & 2 Queen Beds - $124/night + $15/night resort fee + 13% tax
Beachfront Premium Studio w/Balcony & Kitchen 2 Queen Beds - $139/night + $15/night resort fee + 13% tax
The direct link for our group is below. If you would rather call (727) 360-5531 you must reference the Group Code: US22.
https://bookings.travelclick.com/131442?groupID=3407278#/guestsandrooms
Bilmar Beach Resort Cancellation Policy: No penalty 72 hours prior to arrival. If after 72 hours first night stay will be charged.
The Bilmar Beach Resort will provide a courtesy discount up until November 2, 2022. There will be no inventory or block of rooms held; it will be based off the availability of the hotel. Once the Cut-Off dates hits, the Group discount will no longer be available, and it will be based off the prevailing rate of the Hotel. Cut-off is 11/2/2022.
Note: When possible, the Bilmar Beach Resort will offer your deeply discounted rates past the cut off. This is not a guarantee though.
Details for the Thunderbird Beach Resort:
Room types:
Poolside Room w/2 queen beds, a small refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker - $109/night + $30.00 hotel fee/night + 13% tax/night
Poolside Efficiency w/2 queen beds, and small kitchen area equipped with a small refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, four burner stove and a small breakfast table - $109/night + $30.00 hotel fee/night + 13% tax/night
Rooms are located on first and second floor and accessible by stairs or elevator. Poolside rooms and Efficiencies have a common shared walkway in front of the rooms that has two chairs and table for relaxing and looking out at the pool and beach.
The $30.00 hotel fee include parking, beach towels, in room coffee and two bottles of water upon arrival and Wi-Fi service.
On the premises, we also have Ikki Woo Woo Tiki Hut serving tropical drinks and cocktails from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and live entertainment, weather permitting, from 4:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Please contact us at 1-800-FOR-BIRD or 727-367-1961 to make your room reservations, and provide us with Group Code: USMVMC so we can access your special group rate. Note: The Thunderbird Beach Resort requires one night room and tax advance deposit.
Thunderbird Beach Resort Cancellation Policy: No penalty 48 hours prior to arrival. If after 48 hours first night stay will be charged.
The Thunderbird Beach Resort will honor the discounted rate for as long as rooms are available. There will be no inventory or block of rooms held; it will be based off the availability of the hotel. Per the hotel, ideally, it would be great to receive all bookings by 11 Nov 2022.
REMINDER, WE ARE NOT HOLDING OR BLOCKING ANY ROOMS AT EITHER HOTEL. WE ARE COMPETING WITH TOURISTS IN A HIGHLY DESIRABLE VACATION SPOT AT A GREAT TIME OF THE YEAR. PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Annual Details
Every chapter is still working on different things, but basic outline is as follows:
Friday 12/9 - Bar hopping at any number of local bars like Waves (inside Bilmar), Sloppy Joe's, Ricky T's Bar and Grille, CJ's on the Island, R Bar, Lana's Place, Sunset Cafe and Beach Bar, Ka'tiki, Caddy's on the Beach, Sea Dog Brewing Company, BRGR Kitchen and Bar, and others within walking distance of the Bilmar and Thunderbird.
Saturday 12/10 - Tons of great places to get breakfast around if you do not want to eat at the hotel. Shuttle service courtesy of the host chapters to/from the main venue begins at 1100 with the main event starting at 1200 at the American Legion Post 104 located at 7550 60th St, Pinellas Park, FL 33781. The shuttle will run continuously with the last run back to the hotel at 1630. From there we will repeat Friday night activities.
Sunday 12/11 - Nothing firmed up yet, but have some stuff in the works!
Will update with additional information and the final flyer as we firm up plans. We had a blast this past year, looking forward to making it even better this year!