Class of '68 50th Reunion Committee
Meeting
Mike explored suggestions from the gift committee for recognizing or acknowledging individual donors. There was some objection to individual recognition. II. Survey Results and individual events Mike shared the results of the event preferences identified in the class survey. Based on these results, volunteers for organizing the individual events and facility conflicts, the following events will be explored in detail for possible inclusion in the reunion registration package. A. Pre-reunion B. Events for Thursday, October 4, 2018 C. Events for Friday, October 5, 2018 1. There was interest in a Mews tour. Bill Wood (possibly with Tony Marshall) will explore this option. 2. There was significant interest in a briefing and/or demonstration of Cyber facilities. This event is being organized by Garry Dudley, Mike Parkinson and the AFA's Computer Science Department. 3. One of the frequently mentioned events was a memorial service. Dale Oderman, Garry Dudley, Bob Denny and Ed Leonard are organizing this event in the Cadet Chapel (Most recent reports from the Academy indicate the Chapel will be available during our reunion). 4. A senior staff briefing and lunches at Mitchell Hall and Doolittle Hall are being organized by the AOG. 5. Dinner and reception at the Double Tree will be organized by the Hotel and Venue committee. D. Events for Saturday, October 6, 2018 1. An early AM time will be allocated for doolie squadron breakfast or gatherings. Art Miller agreed to help organize these events. 2. At a time dependent on the football schedule arrangements will be made for reunion attendees to go to the Navy at AF football game. The AOG is working on tailgate options. Ed Leonard agreed to explore stadium-seating options outside the area set aside for reunions. Vince Rusinak agreed to explore options for a corporate tent inside the stadium fence. 3. At a time dependent on the football schedule arrangements will be made for a football watch party at the Double Tree. Gary Hoffman and Mike Parkinson are making these arrangements with the Hotel/Venue Committee. 4. The time after the football game will be set aside for individual squadron gatherings. These events are being left to individual squadrons to organize. E. Event for Sunday, October 7, 2018 Carl and Debbie Janssen will host an open house/reception III. Miscellaneous/Other A. Charles Price was selected by a double blind drawing as the winner of a free night in the conference hotel. He was selected from the names of all classmates who completed the reunion preference survey. B. We still need volunteers to help with: C. The next committee meeting will be at 1400 on Tuesday, January 30, 2018. At that time individuals in charge of each event will report on details to include: cost, timing, any requirements for deposits, restrictions on attendance. Click here for a MS Word copy |