Reunion Info
MUSIC - THE DESTROYERMEN
USS BERKELEY ASSOCIATION
The mission of the Association is to continue the camaraderie established by the crew during
the thirty years of service the ship was in commission. This is accomplished through periodic
reunions, newsletters and crewmember rosters. Membership support of the Association is
through annual dues of $40.00 and is open to all former crewmembers.
Reunion History
| First Reunion - 1985, San Diego, California |
| Second Reunion - 1992, San Diego, California |
| Third Reunion - 1995, Arlington, Virginia |
| Fourth Reunion - 1998, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Fifth Reunion - 2000, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Sixth Reunion - 2002, Charleston, South Carolina |
| Seventh Reunion - 2004, Branson, Missouri |
| Eighth Reunion - 2006, Seattle, Washington |
| Ninth Reunion - 2008, Boston, Massachusetts |
| Tenth Reunion - 2010, Denver Colorado |
| Eleventh Reunion - 2012, San Diego, California |
| Twelfth Reunion - 2014, Jacksonville, Florida |
| Thirteenth Reunion - 2016, Chicago, Illinois |
| Fourteenth Reunion - 2018, Long Beach, CA |
| Fifteenth Reunion - 2021, Portland, Maine
Sixteenth Reunion - 2023, Corpus Christi, TX |
Al Meier - USS Berkeley Association
E-mail: ddg15@ussberkeley.com
Save the Date September 14 - 17 2023. The Association will be holding it's sixteenth reunion at the Omni Hotel in Corpus Christi Texas. as we finalize plans we will update this page.
Banquet Meal Selections
Grilled Flank Steak Bourguignon
Seasoned and Sliced Choice Flank Steak Finished With a Mushroom and Red Wine Demi Glaze
Chicken Matagorda
Lightly Marinated Brest of Chicken, Seasoned With Ancho Peppers, Topped With Jicama Relish, Finished With a Roasted Poblano Pepper Demi Glaze
Grilled Salmon With Pecan Butter
Grilled Filet of Atlantic Salmon, Finished With a Brown Sugar And Molasses Glaze And a Texas Pecan Butter Sauce
OMNI HOTEL REGISTRATION LINK
https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/corpus-christi/meetings/uss-berkeley-association-reunion-09132023
Plan of The Day
September 14, 2023 to September 17, 2023
Thursday the 14th 1500 - 1800 Check in and ship's store open
1900 - 2300 Bull session Sea stories and get together
Friday the 15th 0900 - 1600 Bus tour of Corpus Christi
1800 - 2000 Welcome Session Hor D' Oeuvres Cash Bar
2010 - 2300 Hospitality Room open ship's store open
Saturday the 16th 0800 - 0930 Business meeting in Hospitality Room
1200 - 1400 Ladies Social Light food (finger sandwiches, fruit, Variety of tea and coffee)
1700 - 1800 Cocktails Cash Bar
1810 - 2300 Banquet
Sunday the 17th 0700 - 1000 Farewell Breakfast in area set up for the Berkeley Association. Breakfast is your expense
Hospitality Room will be open daily except Friday during the tour and After 1400 on Saturday