Transcript Slide 1

50th Reunion
“State of the Class”
May 16, 2011
Agenda
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President’s Remarks
Treasurer’s Report
Election of Class Officers
Special Recognition
Special Instructions
Questions / Discussion
President’s Remarks
The Class of 1961 Today
• 478 Living Classmates with addresses
(429 Graduates and 49 Non-Graduates)
• 69 Widows of
Classmates with addresses
(64 Graduates and 5 Non-Graduates)
• 131 Classmates have joined the “Long Gray Line”
(104 Graduates, 6 Graduates from ’62, and
21 Non-Graduates )
President’s Remarks
50th Reunion
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286 Classmates
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17 Widows
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368 Spouses, Children, Grandchildren,
and Guests
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From 41 States, Albania, Belgium, Italy
and Afghanistan
President’s Remarks
Past Five Years
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AOG Board of Trustees and Council of Advisors
− Gene Witherspoon
− J. B. Taylor
− Ed Jones
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Army Sports Hall of Fame − Jon Aaronsohn
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Class Gifts
− Reconciliation Plaza
− Center for Oral History
President’s Remarks
Past Five Years
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Mini-Reunions
− Danube River Cruise
− Israel Trips (3)
− Seine River Cruise
− Kopcsak’s Pig Roast (5)
− Golf Outings: Albuquerque, Breckenridge,
Boyne, Orlando (2)
− Golf & Football: Niceville and New Orleans
− Company Mini-Reunions: E-1, H-1, K-1, A-2 (2),
H-2 (3), I-2 (3), K-2, and others ?
President’s Remarks
Past Five Years
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• Communications
− Assembly – Marty Ganderson
− Class Web Site – Sam Weiss
− E-Mail – Ed Brown
 Principal means of communication
 Need everyone to register their address with
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the AOG
Memorial Article Program
− Directed by Bruce Holmberg until April 2008
− 49 articles published – 23 since 40th Reunion,
none since Fall - Winter 2009
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Past Five Years
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• 50th Anniversary Yearbook
− Bob Hardiman ran the show with nearly 40
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Classmates and wives (especially Sam Weiss,
Priscilla Hardiman, and Bobbi Weiss)
They met all publications deadlines,
compressed into 12 months
500 copies were ordered
A great project, superbly executed
President’s Remarks
Past Five Years
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• DVD
− Brainchild of John Solomon with tech support
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from Terry Ryan (’65) from the West Point
Alumni Glee Club
Great compendium of music, photos, and
remembrances
Select for viewing and listening from each of
approximately 25 sections
Additional copies for family and friends
available at www.wpalumnigleeclub.org
President’s Remarks
50-Year Affiliation Program (1961-2011)
• R-Day Open House – June 2007
• March Back – August 2007
• Acceptance Day Parades – August 2007, 2008,
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2009, 2010
Class Crest Unveiling – April 2008
Yearling Flag Ceremony – July 2008
Cow Affirmation Ceremony – August 2009
PME 2 – AY 2009 - 2010
Ring Melt – March 2010
Ring Weekend – August 2010
Branch Night – November 2010
Class Officers Dinner – March 2011
Battle Command Conference – April 2011
Graduation – May 2011
TOTAL COST – $35,000
President’s Remarks
Next Five Years
• Nominees for At-Large position on the AOG Board
of Trustees or Council of Advisors?
• Nominees for Army Sports Hall of Fame?
• Maintenance of Reconciliation Plaza
• Mini-Reunions
− Russian River Cruise – 2012
− Continue company mini-reunions
− Continue Class golf mini-reunions
− Consider Class sponsored cruise ?
President’s Remarks
Next Five Years
• Communications
− West Point Magazine
− Class Notes on-line
− Class web site
− E-Mail
• Memorial Article Program
− Need to identify program director
− Establish and work with Cadet Company POCs
− Publish articles in TAPS and/or class web site
− Task does not get easier with time
President’s Remarks
Next Five Years
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• Continuity of Operations
− Class Committee issue
− President – Vice-President
− Issue with Treasurer, Secretary, Scribe,
and Web Master
55th Reunion
May 2016
Treasurer’s Report
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Gift Fund (as of 10 May)
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Balance – $829,394 ($250,000 paid to Center for Oral History in May 09;
at least $750,000 of balance to be transferred to Center for Oral History;
remainder to be used to maintain Reconciliation Plaza in future years)
Admin Fund (as of 10 May)
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Maintain Reconciliation Plaza
Support class operations, particularly donations in memory of deceased
classmates
Balance – $257,763 (50th Reunion invoices to be paid from balance)
Dues
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Support class operations, particularly donations in memory of deceased
classmates
Requested $20 in Feb 96 and Jan 01; none since
Future ?
Election of Class Officers
Pete Gleichenhaus
Election of Class Officers
Nominating Committee
Pete Gleichenhaus
Jim Connolly
Tom Cuthbert
Don Lionetti
John MacLean
Class Nominations
President
Bob Glass
Vice President
Bruce Shroyer
Treasurer
Dick Buckner
Secretary
Ed Brown
Ex-Officio
Lucy Paone
(Member of Class Committee)
Special Recognition
50th Reunion Gift Committee
Chairmen
Pat Carroll and Frank Gibson
Committee Members
A-1 – Mick Maus
B-1 – Rusty Dyer
C-1 – Hamp Hodges
D-1 – Al Lubke
E-1 – Larry Butterworth
F-1 – Bud Coddington / Frank Rauch
G-1 – Bill Mackie
H-1 – Todd Counts
I-1 – Mac Greeley
K-1 – Dan Barney
L-1 – George Hricz
M-1 – Gary Hyde
A-2 – Paul DeVries
B-2 – Phil Mallory
C-2 – Jim Connolly
D-2 – Bud Fritz
E-2 – Bob Cairns
F-2 – Pat Hillier
G-2 – Ham Evans
H-2 – Bren Battle
I-2 – Jim Oaks
K-2 – Gene Witherspoon
L-2 – Jim Lynch
M-2 – Jerry White
Special Recognition
50th Anniversary Yearbook
Editors
Bob Hardiman and Sam Weiss
Company CQs
A-1 – Mick Maus
B-1 – Bill Griffiths
C-1 – Hamp Hodges
D-1 – Al Lubke
E-1 – Larry Butterworth
F-1 – Joe Maio
G-1 – Pete Boylan / Bill Mackie
H-1 – Todd Counts
I-1 – Mac Greeley
K-1 – Dan Barney
L-1 – Dave Miller
M-1 – Gary Hyde
A-2 – Jim Blesse
B-2 – Fred Pryor
C-2 – Jim Connolly
D-2 – Bud Fritz
E-2 – Dave Brooks
F-2 – Pat Hillier
G-2 – Ham Evans
H-2 – Bren Battle
I-2 – Jim Oaks
K-2 – Gene Witherspoon
L-2 – Jack Campbell
M-2 – Bill Tobin
Special Recognition
50th Reunion Committee
Bob and Dawn Glass
Pat and Jan Hillier
Ed and Rina Brown
Denise Legge
Dick and Trish Buckner Bill and Okja Mackie
Todd and Millie Counts Bruce and Pat Shroyer
Scott Dillard
John and Mary Jane Solomon
John and Teri Grisoni Al Vanderbush
Bob and Priscilla Hardiman
Sam Weiss
Bob Hamilton
Jack Zimmerman
Special Instructions
• Keep your pocket schedule handy
• Be on time for the buses – when departing from the
Westchester Marriott and West Point
• Company Photos will be taken during Monday’s buffet
dinner
• Tuesday Lunch: Use North Area entrance to the
Mess Hall
• There are no company tables planned for Tuesday's
dinner – we expect everyone to mingle with
classmates
• Contact any committee member if you have questions
Company Photo Schedule
Company
Time
Company
Time
A-1
1830
A-2
1830
B-1
1845
B-2
1845
C-1
1900
C-2
1900
D-1
1915
D-2
1915
E-1
1930
E-2
1930
F-1
1945
F-2
1945
G-1
2000
G-2
2000
H-1
2015
H-2
2015
I-1
2030
I-2
2030
K-1
2045
K-2
2045
L-1
2100
L-2
2100
M-1
2115
M-2
2115
Questions / Discussion