Latest updates:
5/23/24: We still have rooms at the Crowne Plaza. Click here for Crowne Plaza info.
There is still one issue with the registration site, that evidently takes weeks to fix. I will explain it and open up registration for you. For golf, it is classmates only. We only have enough slots for 74 minus 2 golfers. We will re-evaluate in late August to see if we can open it up to spouses and other guests. So please do not register your guests for golf.
I do want to explain a couple of aspects.
Survey There is a survey for those that intend to use our busses. We need this information for planning purposes. Responding to the survey is not a commitment, just an expression of your intention at this time.
Hardships If you know of a classmate that really wants to attend, but cannot afford to, please let me know. I will be discrete and try to come up with a solution. This could be a self-referral.
Spouses and children of fallen classmates We do want to invite them and not charge them for registration and events fees. (They will have a coupon code). To defray these costs there is an opportunity to voluntarily donate funds during registration. This is not tax deductible. I have no idea how many will join us. If donations exceed requirements, we will add the excess to our class gift.
Here is the link: https://SignUpNow.Events/USNA1974
Looking forward to seeing you at the 50th.
John Yaeger
4/18/24:Classmates, two updates:
- The registration site for our 50th reunion will open on 18 May 2024. I know----for months now---- I have been saying next week. It is more complicated than any of our previous reunions and I apologize for my optimism.
- One module you will find on our registration site is for family members of our fallen classmates. I ask you to think about reaching out to family members and see if they would be interested in attending any part of the reunion, but particularly the memorial service. I believe the class should be able to cover their registration fees. If it turns out to be a large number, which hopefully it will be, we will figure the support out. Contacting family members is probably best done by company members coordinating who will be the POC. Fallen classmates may be found, under Last Call, at our class website.
The website also has, and will have, the most current schedule.
Sincerely,
John Yaeger
Classmates, the American Athletic Conference released schedules today. Our 50th reunion will be 19-22 September 2024 Below is a schedule of the major events so you can start planning when you want to arrive. Registration will be available soon on the website. Many vendors would not sign a final agreement, with pricing, until we knew the exact date. I will have a list of hotels soon. Hotels would not sign a contract without the exact date. They needed to know the date for their availability.
We will need tickets to attend the 50th reunion tailgate, which now will be from 1:30-7:15. The time is slightly different from the schedule I sent last week. The football tickets are not included in the reunion fees.
To purchase tickets to sit with the class use the link below. The lower section will be section 1 where we have 300 seats (these are closest to our tailgate). The upper section is 101, right above it. The least expensive seats are in the endzone.
Also note, you may select subgroups to sit with (your company, chess club, athletic team etc).
https://offer.fevo.com/memphis-rqevcje-d67f895?fevoUri=memphis-rqevcje-d67f895%2F
Much more to follow.
Sincerely,
John Yaeger
Hotel Gouge:
We have three hotels with group rates for our reunion. We will have transportation to and from each event from all three hotels plus the stadium.
Hilton Garden Inn Annapolis
phone +1 410-266-9006
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Crowne Plaza
Click here for Crowne Plaza info
Historic Inns
US Naval Academy Class of 1974 Reunion Block
Or call 410-263-2641 and reference group #10846M.
Recently, cottages run by Navy Inns just opened at Greenbury Point: https://get.dodlodging.net/propertys/Annapolis
50th Reunion USNA Class of 1974 Schedule of Events
Click here for a printable reunion schedule
Thursday, 19 September 2024
1 PM: Golf at Naval Academy Golf Course, shotgun start
4 PM – 9 PM: Registration and check-in at Fluegel Alumni Center (FAC)
• Shuttles busses will run continuous service from the hotels and stadium to Fluegel Alumni Center (FAC)
• Beer, wine, soft drinks
Friday, 20 September
8 AM-3 PM Check-In/Late Registration in Dahlgren Hall
10 AM: Memorial Service, USNA Main Chapel
2 PM: Superintendent’s Brief to Reunion Classes, Alumni Hall (Mahan Hall?)
4 PM: Formal Parade, Worden Field (seats by 3:45 PM)
7 – 11 PM: Reunion Reception, Dahlgren Hall
- Check in/Late Registration available
- Heavy hors d’oeuvres, full bar
Saturday, 21 September
Noon Reunion Tailgate, Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
Sunday, 22 September
11 AM King Hall (Mess Hall) Brunch
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