The 2016 US West Coast Reunion is designed such that Lighters can pick and choose a variety independent programs starting Nov. 3, 2016.
Deadline for all items is May 15, 2016.
| Item | Dates | Information | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Nov. 2 | Suggested check in date, hotel: Holiday Inn, Golden Gateway, SF. | $139 or best available rate |
| B | Nov. 3-5 | N. Ca. Tour. | $480 double occupancy $640 Single |
| C | Nov. 5-6 | Suggested check in date at: Holiday Inn, Golden Gateway, SF. | 20 rooms at $139/night plus tax, fees. |
| D | Nov. 6 | SF City Tour. and Gala Dinner | SF tour:$40/p Gala Dinner: $120/p |
| E | Nov. 7- 11 | SF to LA tour | $850 double,$1220 single include hotel for 11/9 and 11/10. |
| F | Nov. 9 | Dinner with LA area Lighters. | TBD. ~$50/p |
| G | Nov. 10 | LA Day Tour (Join Joy Holiday tour in LA for 1 day). | $76/p |
| H | Nov. 11-13 | Suggested LA to Las Vegas Tours. | $230-$280 |
| I | Nov. 11 - 14 or Nov. 14 - 18 | Suggested Mexico Cruises(2). | Nov. 11, from $219 Nov. 14 from $219 |
| J | Registration. | ||
| K | Payment Methods . | ||
| L | Frequently Asked Questions . |
1. What are nearby airports close to San Francisco.
Ans. Three international airports, San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose.
2. How do you get from SFO to Holiday Inn, Golden Getway, SF?
Ans. A. Super Shuttle, $15/p. B. Taxi (around US$50).
3. SF to LA tour ends on Nov. 11. Can I still take Nov. 11 LA to LV tour or Nov. 11 Mexico Cruise?
Ans. Yes. For SF to LA tour, no sightseeing is scheduled for Nov. 11 (only the tour bus will return to SF).
4. If I do not join the SF to LA tour, but would like to stay with Lighters in LA, what hotel should I book?
Ans. Best Western, Rowland Heights.
5. Are the dinners with LA Lighters on Nov. 9, and 10 the Gala dinners?
Ans. No. The Gala dinner is on Nov. 6 in SF. Dinners with LA Lighters are casual get togethers.
6. If I wish to ride the bus from LA to SF on Nov. 11. What is the detail?
Ans. Pick up from the hotel 8 AM and arrive in Millbrae (close to SF airport) about 5 PM. Suggest no SFO flight earlier than 8 PM.
7. Can I take the LA to LV tour and still take the Mexico Cruise?
Ans. Yes. You can take the Nov. 11-13 LA to LV tour and then Nov. 14 Mexico Cruise, or just Nov. 11 Mexico cruise.
8. What is the detail of LA to LV tour?
Ans. Detail to be finalized in Oct. Preliminary information, please see here.
9. What is the User Name and Password for registration?
Ans. Hint: User Name: Who are we. Password: School Name - year of graduation.
10. Who are the committee members and their area of familiarity?
Ans.
Working committee:
Ben Chinbong -- Registration, 16reunion17@gmail.com, (H, M-F) 669-342-6338, (H, S-Su) 650-573-6367 (C) 650-483-5771 (Ca.)
James Koo-- Gala dinner, Registration, jtkoo@hotmail.com, (M) 852-6909-8231 (Hong Kong)
Walter Mok -- SF, Silicon Valley, waltermok@sbcglobal.net, (H) 650-321-8341 (Ca.)
Kamsik Ng -- N. Ca and SF tours, kamsik@aol.com, (H) 510-220-6954 (C) 510-220-6954 (Ca.)
Harold Soo -- LA, LA to LV tours, and Mexico Cruises, hssoo1@yahoo.com, (H) 714-526-4877 (Fullerton, Ca.) (H) 281-568-3773 (Houston, Tx)
HK financial team:
Luk Chi Chung for banking arrangements
Pang Woon Tong for receiving payments
Lawrence Wong the treasury work.
Their contact info, please see Payment Methods section of this page.
20 rooms have been resrved from Nov. 5, and 6, at $139 plus tax and fees. For Nov. 2 to Nov. 9, $139 if available or best rate. Book your room early!
For Nov. 5, and 6 book on line, or call: (+1) (866) 272-7098
For Nov. 2 and other days, contact Meliza Pineda, Tel: 1 415-447-3007, Fax 415-775-5425, Email: Meliza.Pineda@interstatehotels.com
stating you are with the Pui Ching High School group, and the date(s). She will book the room for you.
Four our contractual records, please enter your total room nights in our registration form.
A hopitality suite will be available on Nov. 6 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM with coffee, tea, and soft drinks. Meet your classmates there.
Address: 1500 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94109
Lighter's Reservation link: Pui Ching
Middle School Reunion
Telephone Reservation: (+1) (866) 272-7098. Front Desk
1-415-441-4000.
A minimum of 20 persons required to form the group tour. Deadline: May 15, 2016. If you wish to have travel insurance, please buy from your insurance agent.
Pickup point: Holiday Inn, Golden Gateway, SF
Pcikup time: TBD.
Cost: $480 per person double occupancy, $640 per person single
occupancy.$8 tips/day/person are included.
Comments: There is a mandatory portage charge $7.50 per room when 10 or more room guests arrive at Holiday Inn from a bus. You do not have to worry about the bus parking fee $200 at Stanford..
1. By Bay Area Ligher Kamsik Ng. Please have US currncy $30-$40 per person with you.
Please indicate your interest in registration form.
2. Otherss standard $50-$125 per person. For example:
http://www.dylanstours.com/minibus-t ours-page/
Date: Nov. 6
Time: 6:00 PM Cocktail Hour, 7:00 PM Dinner. After Dinner program and
Dance.
Place: Holiday Inn, Golden Gateway, SF
Dress: Smart Casual.
Cost: $120 per person
Visit our hospitality suite on the day from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM with free coffee, tea and soft drinks served. Meet your classmates there.
A minimum of 15 persons required to form the group tour. Deadline: May 15, 2016. If you wish to have travel insurance, please buy from your insurance agent.
The tour bus goes back to SF on 11/11 for $8/person. For those wish to ride it back, detail is to follow.
Pickup point: Holiday Inn, Golden Gateway, SF
Pcikup time: TBD
Cost: $850 per person double
occupancy, $1220 single. Prices include two nights hotel in Los Angeles on Nov. 9 and 10. $8
tips/day/person are included.
Comments: There will be a dinner with LA area Lighters on Nov. 9.
Lighters can ride the same bus back to SF. Detail to be announced.
For Nov. 9, and 10, the hotel is part of the SF to LA tour. If you wish to stay there with the Lighters, contact the hotel directly Best Western, Rowland Heights.
| LA Day Tour: |
| 1. This is part of SF to LA tour by Joy Holiday |
| 2. You may join in LA for the Day Tour for one day only for $76. Suggest stay at Best Western, Rowland Heights |
| The booking of LA to LV tour will start in Oct. You will pay then. Detail will be given then. |
"An example of LA to LV tour"
Based on you decision to take the LA to LV (Nov. 11 - 13) tour or not, you can choose one of the following suggested cruises.
Please enter you interest on the registration form, then Lighters can try to get a group discount.
Click on the pictures below for more details.
1. Online (strongly suggested). If you have problem, try THIS Alternative.
Password has been sent
by email, hint on this page (#9), or email jtkoo@hotmail.com.
If you prefer register by mail, email, phone or need help using online registration:
2. Ben Chinbong:
Tel: (H, M-F) 669-342-6338,
(H, S-Su) 650-573-6367
(C) 650-483-5771 (Ca.)
Email: 16reunion17@gmail.com
3. James Koo:
Tel: (M)(852)-6909-8231 (HK)
Email: jtkoo@hotmail.com
Hotels:
Holiday Inn, SF: Pay the hotel directly.
Los Angeles: Best Western for Nov. 9, and 10 is included in the SF to LA tour. Beyound this, it will be on available basis at group rate of Joy Holiday.
Gala Dinner, N. Ca., and SF to LA VIP Tours:
Send the US$ check payable to:
Luk Chi Chung
Mail to:
Pang Woon Tong
24A Broadway St., 13/F
Mei Foo Sun Chuen
Kowloon, Hong Kong
If you cannot send an US$ check, please contact Lawrence Wong (黄宇楷) at lw2337@hotmail. for exchange rate.
Donation to Reunion Committee is welcome by paying more than due. Any surplus will be given to next reunion committee for helping Lighters in need wish to attend future reunions.
Notice: No refund after the registration deadline (May 15, 2016), unless the hotel or tour agent(s) will refund us (for health or other reasons).
We solicit all Lighters, whether attending this event or not, to write a 500 word article with a photo or two about their life since 1999, the last time such compilation existed. We will put that on the website.