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Apr 15, 2022

Schedule of Events Updated - FINAL VERSION

Final Schedule of Events click Here.

Dinner Payment

Recommend you pay right before the Saturday 7PM documentary - A host rep. will take cash or credit card.

Don't wait until Monday night and stand in line.

 

 

Apr 13, 2022

Schedule of Events Updated

Some changes click Here.

Families will get a printed copy of the final agenda at the hotel.

Name Tags - Families

Families will get their name tags at the hotel or at the luncheon (if not staying at hotel).

Name Tags - Friends

Friends will pick up their name tags at the Monday night dinner check in (not needed before then).

Monday Night Dinner Payment

DO NOT SEND CHECK TO ME (WES) as it's too late. Therefore, please try to pre-pay on Saturday night before the Documentary

hosted by the Children of the Doolittle Raiders in the Fiji Banquet Room as a representative from the chamber is suppose to be there.

Don't wait in line to pay for dinner the night of!

Family Transportation

A reminder, families are encouraged to use the tour buses to the college as parking will be limited (you're visiting three different locations).

Hospitality Room (Family & Friends of the Raiders)

Oasis Room – Poolside

Bring your own refreshments & snacks

* Be nice to me as I have the key :)

 

Apr 7, 2022

Family Transportation

Family Transportation: Families only will be transported by buses as to keep families together and there is limited parking at the college.

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Apr 5, 2022

Schedule of Events Change

FROM: Dress Code:  Recommend business dress as families will be introduced on stage at the beginning of the ceremony.

TO: Dress Code:  Recommend business dress as families will be introduced from their assigned seats at the beginning of the ceremony.

 

 

Apr 1, 2022

The Family Luncheon

IS SOLD OUT!

Family Members can still request attending Here - But this is not guaranteed

 

Family and Friend Dinner

IS SOLD OUT!

You can get on the waiting list Here.

Family members will have priority. You will be notified if there's an opening

 

 

Mar 30, 2022

The Family & Friend Dinner

IT WILL BE SOLD OUT. REGISTER NOW HERE

 

The Fly-By Made the News!

Air Force to conduct historic Beach Flyover on Okaloosa Island, honoring Doolittle Raiders

https://www.getthecoast.com/air-force-beach-flyover-on-okaloosa-island/

 

 

Mar 25, 2022

Important Reminder!

You need to send in the registration form (if you haven't already) - Here

Doolittle Raider Family - Only need to pay for the dinner.

Doolittle Raider Friends - Need to pay for the ceremony and the dinner.

 

Mar 23, 2022

Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch at The Island (open to the public)

Easter is egg-citing at The Island! Bring your family Easter Sunday, April 17, to an Easter egg hunt on the beautiful beach followed by a delicious brunch buffet on The Island Green.

More Details: Here

 

 

Mar 22, 2022

Added to the Schedule of Events

April 16 - Saturday7:00PM in the Fiji Banquet Room (first floor of off hotel lobby)

Everyone invited to the Premiere of the new American Public Television documentary: “Unsettled History: America, China and the Doolittle Tokyo Raid.”

Presented by the Children of the Doolittle Raiders

 

 

Mar 21, 2022

Review updated Schedule of Events as the following was added

12:40PM – Families will line up behind the stage to be introduced at 1PM - Special Guest.

Ceremony Dress Code: Recommend business dress as families will be introduced on stage at the beginning of the ceremony. The ceremony will be filmed and streamed live.

Note: Friends use own transportation (if you want to visit the Raider Arena to view the Doolittle Raider’s Exhibit - not the Goblets - before the ceremony).

Note: Friends can eat at the college cafeteria (if you want lunch while the families are at their luncheon).

Dinner Dress Code: Your choice - some may want to dress formal for pictures with the goblets.

Hospitality Room for family & friends Saturday – Monday. Bring your own refreshments & snacks

 

 

Mar 17, 2022

Deadlines

The deadline for the Group Rate at the Island resort is March 25, 2022

The deadline to submit your registration form to me is April 1, 2022 to guarantee admission to the ceremony and dinner. This form is found Here.

On April 2, 2022 seating for the ceremony and dinner will be based on availability and not guaranteed.

 

 

Mar 14, 2022

Dinner Tickets

The Fort Walton Beach Chamber would prefer you mail a check for payment now rather than pay at the dinner. This will reduce the payment line to pay before the dinner.

If not convenient you can still pay before the dinner. Go Here for payment details.

 

Ceremony Live Steaming

The ceremony will be live streamed at www.emeraldcoasttv.com

 

Family Luncheon Time Change

From 12:00PM to 11:00AM

 

Contacting the Chamber or The Island

Please do not call the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce or the host resort for event details. Email Wes@DoolittleRaiders.org if you have any questions. Response time usually 2-4 hours.

 

 

Mar 07, 2022

Updated: "Schedule of Events"

From: 11:00AM - Visit the Raider Arena to view the Doolittle Raider’s Display

To: 10:30AM - Visit the Raider Arena to view the Doolittle Raider’s Exhibit (not the Goblets)

 

Goblets

The goblets will be on the stage for the ceremony in the Mattie Arts Center. Then moved to the Venue Lobby for public viewing after the ceremony.

They will also be on display at the family & friends dinner.

 

Ceremony Tickets

Today the $10 donation tickets go on sale for the goblet ceremony at the https://mattiekellyartscenter.org/

Family members do not need these tickets if they registered - Here

 

 

Mar 04, 2022

Updated:

Schedule of Events to include map of Northwest Florida State College and Goblet Display during dinner - Here

 

 

Mar 01, 2022

Updates

1. Schedule of Events - Here

2. Registration & Payment options - Here

3. Fort Walton Beach Chamber Press Release - Here

 

For General Information – https://www.fwbchamber.org/doolittleraiders

For Raider Family & Friends – http://www.DoolittleRaiders.org

 

 

Feb 25, 2022

Note:

I'll have this MAJOR UPDATE posted on Feb 27 or Feb 28. We're fine turning the details before posting!

 

Feb 20, 2022

Note:

A Major Update coming later this week!

 

Jan 13, 2022

Two Updates:

1. An updated schedule of events has been added. AGAIN, do not rely on an email for updates. Randomly check here as you will see more updates as we get closer.

2. If you have any issues contacts the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce at 850-244-8191.

 

Dec 21, 2021

Two Updates:

1. A welcome video from the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce posted on the main page or HERE

2. A new link on the main page "Registration for Doolittle Raider Family & Friends" for Doolittle Raider family and friends (separate from other registrations (hotel, etc.).

NOTE: This registration is not for the general public. Please visit the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce Website for General Registration.

 

 

Dec 13, 2021

FROM: Ted Corcoran/President CEO/The Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce

On behalf of the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce and our entire community, we are honored to be hosting The Final Goblet Ceremony on Monday April 18, 2022.

We have chosen The Island Resort as the Perfect location for out of town family and guests. 

For more details about the resort, please visit www.theislandfl.com  

No doubt by now you have noted that April 18, 2022 is the day AFTER Easter—which means a busy Spring Break time here in Northwest Florida.

Please see the details below for reservation info.

The start and end dates indicated are arbitrary—you may arrive and depart on your best schedule.

The Final Goblet Ceremony will be held at Northwest Florida State College—‘Home of The Raiders’—which is 30 minutes from the Beach property. 

Details on The Final Goblet ceremony agenda,  admission, guest speakers, etc have not yet been finalized.

We look forward to seeing all the Raider families and friends in April 2022. 

 

Click the below link, select the dates and room type you are interested in on the booking screen and click BOOK NOW:

Doolittle Raiders Event

Guests may also book over the phone by calling 850-337-9194.

 

 Event Details

 

Start date: 4/15/22
End date: 4/20/22
Last day to book: 3/25/22

Cancellation Policy: 48 hours prior to arrival

Deposit Policy: 1 Night Deposit

Rate: starting at $199.00 USD per night plus tax

 

Please note: Guest’s need to contact the group housing coordinator directly, if they want to extend their stay or book different room types outside of the group block (which is subject to availability and rate).

Reservations needed after the cutoff date must be booked directly through group housing. The group rate after cutoff is not guaranteed, and is subject to current availability

 

Venessa Blackmon, Group Housing Coordinator,

Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CT to make their reservations.

Please Call 850-337-9194 or email vblackmon@theislandfl.com

 

Guests may also book over the phone 7 days a week, 24 hours a day!

Please call 1-800-874-8962.

 

Nov 09, 2021

We're planning on events from April 15 (Friday) thru April 18 (Monday).

We're close to releasing the ceremony details. In the meantime, BOOK YOUR ROOM NOW as this event falls on Easter weekend, not much can be done in room discounts.

We plan to get a group code that will get you something...MAYBE free breakfast or something like that, etc.

We’re working with other hotels that are not beach front. If you want to save some money on rooms, and have transportation, you can book in downtown Fort Walton Beach or Mary Esther now encase we can't get room blocks later.

Check your cancellation policies so you can transfer to one of our hotels (unknown at this time).