West Point Class of 1955 55th Reunion
Update as of 8 JUN 2009
55th Reunion Countdown
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(This is the 2nd of three communications about the upcoming reunion. Mark your calendar now and plan to be there. No other action is required by you at this time. The next and final communication will be in the Jan. /Feb. 2010 time frame. At that time you should do two things: Make your room reservation directly with Marriott (info below) and complete the reunion registration & associated costs memo (to be mailed to you in the Jan/Feb 2010 period) and return it to your reunion committee). WHEN: arrival date: 15 May (Saturday) departure date: 19 May (Wednesday) WHERE: Marriott Park Ridge 300 Brae Blvd Park Ridge, N.J. 07656 phone 201 307 0800 (This is the same location as our 40th and 45th reunions.) · Room rate is $135. per night plus state and local taxes in effect at time of check-in, currently 14%. · No reservation will be accepted prior to Jan. 2010. Call 1-800-882-1038. · Use a credit card for reservation. · Group identification: Class of 55 Reunion. · Cut-off date for reservations is 26 April 2010. Friday 14 May Reunion Committee/Executive Committee members arrive. Casual lunch & dinner. 1600 1800 Reunion Committee meeting in the Pearl River Room Executive Committee (time and date TBD) Saturday 15 May 0700 0800 Breakfast at hotel restaurant (lobby) 1000 2400 All day check-in. Registration suite Saddle River Room. 1800 1900 Cocktail reception. Garden Terrace Grand Ballroom. 1900 2100 Class cookout/buffet. Grand Ballroom. Informal attire (SAFARI NIGHT). Sunday 16 May 0700 0900 Breakfast buffet Grand Ballroom. 0900 1200 Registration continues Saddle River Room. 0900 -- 0945 Religious Services Salon F-H. 0945 BUSES LOAD FOR NYC. 1000 1800 Bus trip to NYC for Broadway Play. Matinee TBD. Lunch on your own. All others unscheduled time/ relax at hotel. 1830 1930 Cocktail Reception Garden Terrace/Ballroom Foyer 1930 2100 Dinner Buffet Grand Ballroom (dress informal) Monday 17 May 0700 0800 Breakfast buffetGrand Ballroom. 0815 BUSES LOAD FOR WEST POINT. 0840 Bus to West Point. 0945 Lichtenberg/55 Tennis Facility Memorial Terrace Remembrance Program. 1045 -- 1215 Bus to Catholic Chapel & Class Memorial Services. 1215 1315 Bus to Eisenhower Hall and luncheon buffet. 1330 1430 Meeting with Superintendent Eisenhower Auditorium. 1440 Bus to hotel. Also bus available at 1330 if not attending meeting w/Supt. 1600 1730 Class Business Meeting Grand Ballroom. (on arrival at hotel) 1830 1930 Cocktail Reception Garden Terrace/Ballroom Foyer 1930 2200 Dinner Buffet Grand Ballroom (informal attire) Tuesday 18 May 0700 -- 0815 Breakfast buffet Grand Ballroom 0815 BUSES LOAD FOR WEST POINT TUESDAY ATTIRE. Gray trousers, 55 shirt and hat, dark blazer, favors. 0830 Bus to West Point 1020 Alumni Parade & Review. Class photo at 1005. 1230 1330 Alumni Luncheon Washington Hall. 1400 1630 Bus to hotel w/ drive-by or stops · Class of 55 Coaches Housing Area · Kimsey Center/ Kenna Hall of Army Sports/ Blaik Gallery · Foley Athletic Center 1830 1930 Cocktail Reception Garden Terrace/ Ballroom Foyer. 1930 Dinner Grand Ballroom. Seating by company. Attire: Coat & tie for men; Comparable dress for women. Welcome/ Invocation/ toasts/etc. Wednesday 19 May 0700 1000 Breakfast buffet Grand Ballroom 1000 Farewell & Departure *********** Rod Vitty - reunion chairman Bob Strati - reunion assistant (phone: 540 450 3361 e-mail: strati55@aol.com) |
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