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Dear ’mates: The most important info in this column comes from our 35th Reunion Committee, courtesy of chairman Mike Lord. Here’s the gouge. Thanks to the hard work of our Reunion Committee, our 35th Reunion is on track to be a great time to get together and relive the "good old days". If you haven't attended a reunion before, now is the time. Registration is now open! Check the class web site, www.usna.com/Classes/1975, for all the details on how to register. There is a full weekend of events you won’t want to miss—from 28- 31 October 2010. Plan to arrive early and stay late so as not to miss a thing.
Hotel/ Registration/ Reunion Costs/ Check-In
Our 35th Reunion Headquarters Hotel is The Westin Annapolis. Block rooms are available. The link for on line registration is http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=0908286303&key=748DE. You can also call 410-972-4304. The hotel is located near downtown Annapolis and walking distance to many fine restaurants and shops. Registration and payment will be handled online through the Alumni Association. Information on "How to Register" can be found on the class web site. You must register no later than 7 September 2010 so that final numbers can be provided to our vendors. While you can still register after that date, we will have to assess a 15% late fee.
Reunion Costs/ Refunds/ Check-In
All prices include the cost of bus transportation in Annapolis, administration costs including name tags, printing, fees by NAAA for the room rental, Alumni Association fees for processing credit cards and managing funds as well as a small reunion memorabilia bag. Because we incur costs once you register, all refunds will be charged a 5% fee. Furthermore, because we will have to provide final counts and make commitments to our vendors, any refunds after 1 October 2010 will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Reunion check-in will be located in The Westin Annapolis lobby. Please be sure to check-in before attending any of the reunion events or visiting the yard so that you have your reunion name tag (you need this, for example, to gain access to the Mid Store), schedule, and all up to date weekend events and information.
Thursday, 28 October 2010 – Golf/ Crab Feast
Thursday begins with our Golf Outing. It will take place at the Old South Country Club in Lothian. John Johnson has all the details and will be taking payment. Contact info can be found on the class web site or registration page. On Thursday evening, there will be a Crab Feast at Mike's Crab House. This will be a casual evening to enjoy Maryland crabs and an all you can eat buffet (beer and wine included too). Bus transportation will be available from/to the Westin. This event is limited to 180 attendees - register early so you don't miss out!
Friday, 29 October 2010 – Class Meeting / Memorial Service / Superintendent's Brief / Formal Parade /Class Reception & Dinner
Friday is filled with reunion events beginning with our Class Meeting to be held at Mahan Hall at 0930. Following the meeting, our Memorial Service to honor our fallen comrades will take place. Due to prior commitments at the Main Chapel, our service will be at Mahan Hall at 1030. Lunchtime is free to enjoy the Mid Store and lunch downtown before we gather at Alumni Hall for the Superintendent's Brief at 1400. All reunion classes in town for weekend are invited (that's 4 other classes...a busy weekend on the yard). After the brief, we will gather for the Formal Parade on Worden Field. We will have a designated area for our class to review the parade. Continuing bus transportation will be available throughout the day to and from the Westin and the yard. Friday evening is one of our main events of the weekend. A Reception and Dinner will take place at The Westin Annapolis beginning at 1900 with a cocktail reception in the lobby area with butlered hors d'oeuvres and an open bar. At 2000, the ballroom will open for our dinner. The reunion committee has decided to do away with the formal sit down dinner and instead go with a station dinner with open sitting. Various food stations will be located in and around the main ballroom with open bar available as well. This will give us a chance to mingle and see old friends. There will be no reserved tables. Later in the evening, a DJ will be cranking up the tunes for dancing. Smaller ballrooms and areas will be available outside the main ballroom for those that just wish to visit in a quieter environment. A photographer will be available for company photos in the lobby area. This is an adult only event.
Saturday, October 30 2010 – Tailgater / Football / Company Parties The Reunion Tailgater will take place in the N* Room at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium beginning at 1300. The N* Room is located on the Blue Side of the stadium below the press box. The banquet area is temperature controlled with closed circuit televisions and features indoor plumbing, offering many comforts regardless of the weather. There will also be two tented areas outside on the second floor for those that wish to enjoy the fall day. You MUST have a game ticket to gain entry into the stadium and the Tailgater. Our featured menu items include: Ice Cold Keg Beer, Assorted Wine, Cash Bar, Assorted Sodas, Bottled Water, Ice Tea, Eastern Shore Herbed Chicken, Hot Pit Beef, Ham, Crab Cakes, Eastern Shore Raw Bar (Maryland Oysters and Clams shucked to order), Maryland Steamed Shrimp, Maryland Crab Soup, Antipasto, Fruit and Vegetable Table, Caesar Salad, Homemade Potato Salad, Homemade Cole Slaw, Assorted Desserts and Bo Brooks’ World Famous Nutty Buddies. Food service will conclude at the end of halftime with dessert and beverage service continuing until 1900. Please note: Due to the large attendance expected, walk-ups to the tailgater may not be able to be accommodated. Please remember that you MUST have a game ticket in order to enter the stadium and access the Tailgater. Football tickets are available though NAAA and must be purchased separately through their web site. The link with sign-in ID and password can be found on our class web site. Game time is set for 1530. Saturday evening has been left open for company parties.
Reunion Merchandise
Class apparel and merchandise is available for the 35th Reunion at www.usnaclasstore.com/75store.html. Purchases will be mailed directly to your home in time for the reunion. Items will not be available for purchase during the reunion. Be sure to check the class web site frequently for the latest news and information regarding the reunion. Questions can be emailed to Valerie Gerheiser, Reunion Coordinator, at platweddings@aol.com or Mike Lord, Reunion Chair, at mikelord75@yahoo.com. Don't miss out...Register Today, and Go Navy! Thanks for all the great work that you and your committee have done, Mike. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go apply for a home equity loan so I can pay for the full weekend experience! [Just kidding.] It is expensive … but it will be worth every dime. <photo 75 #1: “Pete Damisch driving the zodiac in the Antarctic”> <photo 75#2: “Anderson ’57 and Damisch ‘75”> Thanks to Gerry Anderson ’57 for sending the photo of Peter Damisch. Gerry and his wife Edie met him on the Silversea’s expedition ship Prince Albert II. Peter is the ship’s historian, among many other duties. John Langan’s son Justin graduates with the class of ’10 and heads off for training in Naval aviation. Justin was a squash player at the Boat School. He won two of his three matches at the 2010 CSA Team Championship to finish his two-year varsity career with a record of 48-18. Attention, all company reps! Please check the class website to make sure your contact information is correct. Everyone else, check the website to see if your company is covered. We still have some vacancies. Look for a couple of medical updates and a few 9th Company notes in the Jul-Aug issue. --- ’75 Sir! Larry |
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