WHEN? 20 - 24 October 2025
WHERE? Orlando, Florida (Lake Buena Vista)
LODGING? Embassy Suites by Hilton, Lake Buena Vista, 8100 Lake Street, Orlando, FL 32836
LODGING COSTS? $135/night + $16.88 taxes for a total of $151.88 (Includes daily made-to-order breakfast and two cocktails per person per day during happy hour). Additional Parking Fee of $14.00 plus $1.75 tax/night. These rates are also available for members arriving up to two days before and/or staying up to two days after our reunion core dates. The hotel identifies as Pet Friendly. One or two pets (dog and/or cat) non-refundable fee is $75 for 1 - 4 nights, or $125 for 5 nights plus.
REGISTRATION COSTS? The Reunion Registration fee is $300 per attendee which includes:
- POS 2025 Reunion "Welcome Package";
- Transportation via motor coach to all group events (except for the Kennedy Space Center motor coach);
- Tuesday afternoon/evening "POS 2025 Reunion Group Social" to be held in the Embassy Suites lobby atrium;
- Thursday evening POS 2025 Reunion Group Dinner at the Seasons 52 restaurant, including motor coach transportation.
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John & Debbie Summerlot Skip & Janet Hickey Bob Gilmore Steve Seto Amie Scott Peter & Robin Knauth + Sandy Anthony Dick & Elizabeth Scofield Tack & Laura Nix John & Barb Griffin Jack & Linda Gordon Rob Bongiovi George & Barbara Zielsdorff Sig Paczkowski & Denise Lasher Fred & Linda Schwartz Ralph & Esther Grimm Jim & Betty DeStout JJ & Sharon Campbell |
The Orlando Chapter of the Pioneers of Stealth is pleased to invite you to the 8th POS Reunion of the modern era to be held in Orlando, FL, Monday 20 Oct 2025 thru Friday 24 Oct 2025. For those of you might wonder, the Orlando Chapter members are:
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Steve Bepko Rob Bongiovi Frank Campanile Pete Knauth Skip Hickey Ron Pomeroy Ralph Salvucci Debbie Summerlot John Summerlot Jack Twigg Kathleen Wilson Jerry Vanden Bosch |
The “plan” as usual will be to start convening the afternoon of Monday 20 Oct 2025. You'll be on your own for dinner.
Welcome to the 2025 Pioneers of Stealth Reunion web pages!
TRAVEL BETWEEN EMBASSY SUITES AND ORLANDO AIRPORT? Reunion attendees are responsible for their own transportation between the airport and our hotel. Hotels, such as the Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista, in the Orlando area typically do not have airport shuttles. It is about 20 miles each way and takes about 27 minutes. Suggested modes of transportation are:
- Rental car - $45-$65 per day + fuel
- Taxi - $60-$75
- Uber - $40
SPECIAL NEEDS? Please be sure to tell us about any dietary or food allergies that you have when you register. For those with mobility needs that may need a rental wheelchair or electric scooter during the stay there are numerous companies that will rent and deliver to the hotel. Most have a three day minimum rental. The following links are two local sources of mobility rentals; numerous other sources can be found on the internet:
floridamobilityrentals.com
GOLF? Traditionally the POS biennial reunion has included a "Walt Barber Memorial Golf Outing". Responses to the 2025 Reunion Questionnaire sent out last summer indicated minimal interest in golf as a group event for this year’s reunion, therefore the Reunion Team elected to not include a golf outing. The Team is available to help any member or members interested in golfing; however, arrangements and reservations are the individual member’s responsibility.
SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE? We are offering a limited amount of financial assistance for those members who would like to attend the 2025 Orlando reunion but are otherwise unable to do so due to the cost. As an example, in the past, we have offered overnight accommodations to nearby members who, for whatever reason, could not drive at night but would like to attend some of the evening events. However, assistance is not limited to that specific circumstance, any valid reason will be considered. All requests are held in strict confidence and will be adjudicated by the President and/or selected members of the Reunion committee. The Reunion Registration section includes instructions on how to apply.
(Click HERE to view detailed info on reunion group activities.)
- Monday, 20 October: It is anticipated that members will begin arriving in the afternoon. For those arriving at Orlando International Airport, the travel time is about 27 minutes via FL-528 toll road. POS members may meet and greet during the hotel “Happy Hour” from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm in the hotel atrium. Be sure to stop by the "POS Members' Welcome” table in the hotel atrium after you checkin or during the “meet and greet” happy hour. Attendees will be on their own for dinner.
- Tuesday, 21 October: The Embassy Suites breakfast is available from 7:00 am until 10:00 am each day. This morning and early afternoon are free for members to schedule personal activities. The POS 2025 Reunion Team has arranged for a charter motor coach (at $30 per person) to transport those members interested in visiting the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Other Orlando attractions include Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Disney Parks, Museums, Aquariums, Gatorland, Space Coast, Beaches and/or shopping at one of the many local malls. There will be a POS 2025 Reunion Group Social in the hotel atrium later in the afternoon. Members are on their own for dinner. (Click HERE to view detailed info on reunion group activities.)
- Wednesday, 22 October: This morning those signed up will board the motor coach for the POS 2025 Reunion Lockheed Martin MFC (Missiles and Fire Control) Facility Visit (see Group Events below). Other members may elect to take in the other Orlando attractions and/or shopping. Later this afternoon a motor coach will be boarding to travel to Disney Springs for the Cirque du Soleil show. There will be a motor coach to Disney Springs, departing about an hour later, for those members not attending the show wishing to shop, tour, enjoy the entertainment, and/or dine. (Click HERE to view detailed info on reunion group activities.)
- Thursday, 23 October: The POS Biennial Business Meeting will take place in the morning. Members should plan on attending the meeting starting at 9:00 am which should conclude by 11:00 am (see Group Events). Members will have free time until late afternoon when they can board the motor coaches to Seasons 52 restaurant for the POS 2025 Reunion Group Dinner. (Click HERE to view the menu.)
- Friday, October 24: After breakfast in the hotel atrium, the POS members will be departing to visit other Florida sights or for home. Safe Travels!
NOTE: Click HERE to view the week's schedule in a new browser window with activities arranged in a detailed matrix PDF file suitable for printing.
Questions? Reservation Issues? Contact any of your POS Reunion Hospitality Team members:
Skip Hickey - skiphickey@sbcglobal
Ralph Salvucci - ralph.salvucci@yahoo.com
The Embassy Suites has ample rooms at our special POS rate, but we encourage you to make your reservations ASAP to ensure we hit our room commitment number.
Click on this link now to register electronically: 2025 POS Reunion Registration. A new browser tab will open with summaries about reunion activites, fill-in-the-blanks, selection buttons, and check boxes for your registration pleasures. Your input is vital so we can add your name(s) to the registered attendees' list above, and to finalize banquet, entertainment, and tour arrangements.
Click HERE for extensive details about the most famous and popular Florida attractions. For even more about Orlando area attractions and activities, go to the Orlando Convention & Visitors Bureau website. This website pretty much covers everything in the immediate vicinity. More to follow in the coming months.
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