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55 th Reunion

55 th Reunion. “State of the Class”. Bob Glass. May 17, 2016. Agenda. President’s Remarks Treasurer’s Report Election of Class Officers Special Recognition Questions / Discussion. President’s Remarks. The Class of 1961 Today 432 Living Classmates with addresses

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55 th Reunion

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  1. 55th Reunion “State of the Class” Bob Glass May 17, 2016

  2. Agenda President’s Remarks Treasurer’s Report Election of Class Officers Special Recognition Questions / Discussion

  3. President’s Remarks • The Class of 1961 Today • 432 Living Classmates with addresses • (385 Graduates and 47 Non-Graduates) • 2 “lost” classmates – Jimmy Connors, M-1, and Luke Boeve, D-2 • 108 Widows of Classmates with addresses • (100 Graduates and 8 Non-Graduates) • 201 Classmates have joined the “Long Gray Line” • (147 Graduates and 54 Non-Graduates – 43 Grads and 9 Non-Grads since 50th Reunion)

  4. President’s Remarks • 55thReunion • 161 Classmates • 7 Widows • 197 Spouses, Children, Grandchildren, and Guests • From 34 States

  5. President’s Remarks • Past Five Years • Distinguished Grad – Lee Anderson – 2013 • AOG Board of Trustees and Council of Advisors • Gene Witherspoon – Class Advisor – Term ended Dec 11 • J. B. Taylor – Society Advisor – Term ended Dec 11 • Ed Jones – Society Advisor – Term ended Dec 15 • Army Sports Hall of Fame – Al Vanderbush – 2013

  6. President’s Remarks • Past Five Years • (Continued) • Mini-Reunions • Greenville, SC – Oct 11 • Orlando – Jan 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 • Charleston – Oct 12 • Israel – Apr-May 12 • River Cruises – Sep 12, Aug 13, Jun 14, Sep 15 • Hawaii – Nov 13 • Company Mini-Reunions: B-1, A-2, I-2, others ?

  7. President’s Remarks • Past Five Years • (Continued) • Communications • Class Notes – Marty Ganderson • Class Web Site – Sam Weiss • E-Mail – Ed Brown • Principal means of communication • Need everyone to register their address with the AOG • Memorial Article Program • 60 articles published – 11 since 50thReunion, 5 in 2016 TAPS

  8. President’s Remarks • Next Five Years • Nominee for Class Advisor – To serve Jan 19 - Dec 21 • Nominees for Distinguished Grad and Army Sports Hall of Fame? • Maintenance of Reconciliation Plaza • Mini-Reunions • Shanghai to Beijing River Cruise – Sep 16 • Bordeaux River Cruise – Sep-Oct 16 • Continue company mini-reunions • Class sponsored cruise

  9. President’s Remarks • Next Five Years • Communications • E-Mail • Class Notes on-line • Class web site • West Point Magazine • Memorial Article Program • Publish articles in TAPS and/or class web site • Task does not get easier with time

  10. President’s Remarks • Next Five Years • (Continued) • 60thReunion • May 2021

  11. Treasurer’s Report • Gift Fund (as of 3 May) • Balance – $326,982.99 • Maintain Reconciliation Plaza • Admin Fund (as of 3 May) • Balance – $54,853.37 • Support class operations, particularly donations in memory of deceased classmates • Seed money for reunions

  12. Election of Class Officers Pete Gleichenhaus

  13. Election of Class Officers Nominating Committee Pete Gleichenhaus Jim Connolly Joe Fishburne Hamp Hodges Bob Kewley

  14. Class Nominations President Bob Glass Vice President Bruce Shroyer Treasurer Dick Buckner Secretary Ed Brown ScribeMarty Ganderson Ex-Officio Lucy Paone (Member of Class Committee)

  15. Special Recognition Ron Hannon Sam Weiss

  16. Special Recognition 55th Reunion Committee Gary Hyde Bob Cairns Joe Fishburne Phil Mallory Burke Mucho Gene Witherspoon Memorial Room Bob Hampton

  17. Questions / Discussion

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