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Greetings classmates,
The purpose of this letter is to update you with our plans for our 45th reunion, October 3-6, 2019 in Annapolis.
First I want to thank my fellow class officers Skip Stocknick, Earle Babcock, and Roger McEvoy. They have invested a great deal of their time and energy to support us all and it is with heartfelt gratitude that I acknowledge their efforts. Wally Elger has also been working hard to ensure this is a memorable event and I express my appreciation to him as well.
First and foremost in the planning was the feedback from past reunions and the number one complaint was the cost. Our cost this year will be the same as our 40th: $174 per person which is considerably lower than the reunion costs for our upperclassmen (’71, ’72, ’73). The golf ($100) and Football tickets are not included. To hold the cost down we went with a cash bar on Friday evening. On Saturday, beer, wine, and Bloody Mary’s are included and a cash bar will be available. Saturday’s tailgate will be inside the stadium so you need a ticket to the football game to attend the tailgate. Information on ordering game tickets is attached.
Reunion registration is available at www.usna.com . However, it is very important you are registered on that site. Following this letter are the instructions on how to register.
Second, please think about serving your class as a class officer. Skip will be stepping down as Vice President after faithfully serving our class for the past 15 years. However, all offices are up for grabs for anyone wanting to put their name on the ballot. If you are interested in any office please let Roger know. Right now Roger has agreed to run for Secretary, Earle for Treasure, and I am willing to run again for President.
We do have ’74 memorabilia available at the link below. It has been opened for "Early Bird" shopping. Orders placed by the April 14th deadline will be delivered well before the reunion. After April 14th, the web site will remain open for ordering and receiving merchandise closer to the reunion. http://www.usnaclasstore.com/74store.html
Three documents follow: The Schedule, how to update your USNA account so you will be able to register, and how to order football tickets.
John Yaeger
Schedule
Thursday 3 October
0730-1600 Midshipmen Store Hours
0900-1700 Visitor Center Hours
0900-1700 Museum Hours
1200-1215 Noon Meal Formation
TBD Informal No-Host Cocktail Reception Location TBD
Friday 4 October
0730-1600 Midshipmen Store Hours
0800-1200 Golf at Renditions
0900-1700 Visitor Center Hours
0900-1700 Museum Hours
1200-1215 Noon Meal Formation
1350-1500 Superintendent Briefing and Alumni Association Welcome to all classes
1600-1715 Dress Parade on Worden Field
1915-2030 Jewish Service in Levy Center
2000-2359 Reception The Westin Annapolis Hotel
Saturday
5 October
0730-1200 Midshipmen Store Hours
0900-1700 Museum Hours
0900-1700 Visitor Center Hours
TBD Tailgate in the N Star Room
TBD Navy VS Air Force
Sunday
6 October
0900-1700 USNA Visitor Center Hours
0900-1000 Catholic Service (Main Chapel)
1000-1100 Memorial Service in the Levy Center
1100-1200 Farewell Lunch in King Hall
1100-1700 Museum Hours
1100-1215 Protestant Service (Main Chapel)
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