Newsletter #116 – March 2026  

USS CHIVO (SS-341) All Hands Newsletter

It's Time to Get Onboard - Our 2026 reunion will be at the Landmark Resort in Myrtle Beach on October 18-21, 2026. That’s three days starting Sunday afternoon and ending Wednesday morning. During the reunion the Landmark has a variety of rooms at really great prices. For example: Ocean front rooms with a king bed or two doubles and a private balcony are only $104 night with all fees included. You’ll be paying less for an ocean front room with a private balcony than you would pay for a Comfort Inn along the highway.  And the Landmark has a variety of rooms to fit every budget from as little as $74 night (incl) to $130 night (incl).  Once again our inclusive prices include all resort fees, booking fees parking, taxes, etc. There is a complete list of room descriptions, rates and reservation information included in this newsletter.

Reunion Schedule

Banquet Menu - Ranch Baked Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Vegetable Medley, Dinner Rolls, Tossed Salad w/2 dressings, Assorted Deserts, Tea and Water.

There will be free snacks and beverages in our hospitality room. Lots of navy memorabilia and you might want to bring some of your own to display. Plus, I’ve booked great weather for touring around Myrtle Beach on your own. Who could ask for more?

New This Time - Sharing - Because our numbers are shrinking we are going to share our reunion with another diesel boat. This reduces the overhead costs and doubles the sea stories.  We will share our hospitality room, our Memorial Service and our banquet. Registrations for each boat will be handled separately, and since individuals make their own hotel reservations, hot bunking will not be necessary. There is really no downside to sharing, and when we get to the business meeting at our 2026 reunion we will vote if we want to continue sharing. Two Things You Need to Do - First, complete the reunion registration form and send it with your registration fees to Stan Pollard. The form and Stan’s address are attached to this newsletter. And second, make your hotel reservations at the Landmark Resort.

Possible Reunion Rebates - The reunion registration fee is $20 per person or $30 per couple, and the banquet is $25 per person. As in the past, you mail your check for these fees along with the registration form. However, this could be our last reunion due to declining health and shrinking attendance. Therefore, I will not immediately deposit your checks. I will hold your checks until after the reunion business meeting.

If we decide not to hold a future reunion, I will return your “uncashed” checks to you, and use existing Chivo funds to pay for the banquet and other reunion costs.

If a future reunion is planned then I will deposit your checks to pay our bills and keep some seed money in the Chivo fund for the next reunion.

Donations - Contributions from our generous supporters help to make our reunions possible.  Simply said, they reunite friends. Donation checks should be made payable to the “Chivo Reunion Organization” and mailed directly to our Treasurer:  Robert Kuphal, 3520 New Hartford Rd., Suite 301 Owensboro KY 42303.

Landmark Reservations - Our reunion is Sunday to Wednesday October 18-21, 2026 at the Landmark Resort, 1501 South Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577.  They have a web site at   http://www.landmarkresort.com  Call 855-338-0226 to make reservations - Monday-Friday 9 AM - 9 PM. Saturday - Sunday 9 AM - 5 PM. Group Name: USS Chivo SS-341 You must book at the number above and in our group block to get the discounted rates.

Cut-Off Date - September 18, 2026 - After the cut-off date rooms and discounted rates are no longer guaranteed.  Guests will have to book at the best available rate.

Room Descriptions and Rates - fees and taxes are included

Paying for Your Rooms - The first night’s stay is due when making your reservation and the balance of the stay is due at check-in. You pay your remaining balance when you arrive. If you decide to pay your balance at arrival using a Debit Card there is NO FEE. By paying your remaining balance at arrival with a Credit Card, there is a 2.5% fee that will be charged.

Worry Free Booking - Change or cancel your reservation up to 14 days prior to arrival with no fees. You may cancel your reservation up to 14 days prior to arrival and receive a full refund. If cancelled within the 14 day window, you will forfeit the first night’s deposit.

Or cover your trip with the VIP Plan - Vacation Interruption Plan for $39.99 nonrefundable. Cancel your reservation up to the day of arrival for free. 100% of the deposit is refunded for cancellations. We will refund the balance of your stay if you need to check out early.

Resort View Room - The room has two double beds, a wet bar, microwave and a mini fridge. Plus, a private balcony overlooking the interior courtyard. The maximum occupancy for this unit is four (4) people.

Ocean View Room - Equipped with two double beds. Room amenities include a mini-fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and a wet bar area with a sink. he ocean view units have a private balcony with a northerly view of the Myrtle Beach coastline. The maximum occupancy for this unit is four (4) people.

Ocean View King Room - Equipped with 1 King bed and 1 Sofa Bed. Room amenities include a mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and a wet bar area with a sink. The ocean view units have a private balcony with a northerly view of the Myrtle Beach coastline. The maximum occupancy for this unit is four (4) people.

Oceanfront Room - Two double beds with a private balcony that faces the ocean. This unit also has a wet bar, mini refrigerator and a microwave. The maximum occupancy for this unit is four (4) people.

Oceanfront King Room - A king sized bed and as well as a private balcony that faces the ocean. The Oceanfront King Rooms come equipped with a wet bar featuring a small refrigerator and microwave. The maximum occupancy for this unit is four (4) people.

Oceanfront 1 Bedroom Condo - An oceanfront bedroom with two double beds. In the living room, there is a double pull down wall bed for extra sleeping space, a sofa and a TV. A full kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator, a stove, microwave, coffee maker as well as basic dinnerware and cookware. Plus, a private oceanfront balcony off the living room. The maximum occupancy for this unit is six (6) people. 

Angle Ocean View King 1 bedroom Condo - Offers a living room, bedroom and kitchen. The bedroom in this suite features a king-size bed, while the living room offers comfortable double wall bed, sofa, fully equipped kitchen with dining table with chairs and a side view private balcony. Maximum occupancy for this unit is four (4) people.

Oceanfront King 1 Bedroom Condo - One bedroom with a king-sized bed. A living room, with a folding wall bed and a sofa. A full kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, coffee maker as well as basic cookware. An oceanfront balcony. The maximum occupancy for this unit is four (4) people.

Oceanfront Deluxe 1 Bedroom Condo - The suite is equipped with a bedroom with two double beds and a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, stove, and basic cookware/dinnerware, as well as complimentary in-room coffee. An oceanfront living room has a double Murphy bed, sofa, as well as the sliding glass doors to the oceanfront balcony. The maximum occupancy for this unit is six (6) people.

Oceanfront Deluxe King 1 Bedroom Condo - Features a king bed and television in the bedroom, a full-sized kitchen, one and a half baths and your own private balcony facing the ocean complete with two patio chairs. The living room has extra sleeping space with the fold out wall bed. The maximum occupancy for this unit is four (4) people.

Angled Oceanview Deluxe 1 Bedroom Condo - n this suite the bedroom has two double beds and the living room has a sofa, dining table, a second TV and a pull out double bed. Also featured in this suite is a full kitchen with a stove, full refrigerator and cooking utensils. This suite comes with its two private balconies. Maximum occupancy for this unit is six (6) people.

*Rates are based on Single/Double Occupancy, additional fees apply for extra persons.

Landmark has waived parking fees and the one time $7 booking fee for our group.

USS CHIVO (SS-341) All Hands Newsletter

A printable PDF copy of the Reunion Registration form is available here:

2026 Reunion Registration Form.

Note:   You cannot complete this form on line.   Print out the form, complete it and mail it along with check to the address on the form.

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