West Point Class of 1958

Alamo Mini Reunion

San Antonio, Texas

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Classmates, wives, families and friends of the Great Class of 1958:

You are most cordially invited to join the Class of 1958 at the Alamo Mini Reunion in San Antonio on 21- 24 October 2004. San Antonio was founded in 1691, and our reunion occurs in the year of the 168^th anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo. Activities abound in San Antonio: within walking distance of the Menger Hotel are the widely acclaimed River Walk (with barge cruises), the Alamo, the Institute of Texan Cultures, IMAX Theater, Wax Museum, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, Cowboy Museum, and the Mexican Cultural Institute. Within 30 minutes driving distance from the Menger Hotel one finds Sea World, Six Flags/Fiesta Texas, four Old Spanish Missions, the Museum of Art, Witte Museum, McNay Art Museum, Spanish Governor’s Palace, Buckhorn Museum, as well as the Army Retirement Community and Air Force Village.

We have planned this reunion to provide a maximum of unscheduled time in order to allow you to take advantage of the numerous attractions in the area. In this regard, you might wish to visit the website at www.SanAntonioVisit.com to get a better idea of the variety of attractions the city has to offer. Maps of the city, together with brochures describing many of these attractions, will be handed out at registration. A listing of web sites is attached.

We have made arrangements with one of San Antonio’s finest hotels – the Historical Menger – to serve as the hosting venue for this reunion, and all scheduled activities are at the Menger unless otherwise specified. A special room rate of $110 plus tax per night has been negotiated for the period of the reunion (nights of 21, 22, and 23 October), to include up to 2 days before and after those dates if desired. Please make your own hotel reservations at 1-800-345-9285. When making your reservations, be sure to mention that you are with the “West Point Class of ’58.” That secures the negotiated rate. The rooms are blocked through 21 September only. Reservations made after that date may be both hard to come by and priced at other than the negotiated rate.

In this package we have included a brief sketch of the tours available. Prices include all transportation and entrance fees, but not lunch unless specifically stated otherwise. A minimum of 35 people is required for each tour, and final reservations must be made by 18 September. If a tour does not meet the minimum sign-up number, refunds for the cancelled tour will be made at registration.

Golf, for those who wish to play, is being coordinated by two of our illustrious “A Squad” members. Art Mace and John Soper have set up two courses for you masochists. They will pair you up on either or both days (Friday and Saturday) at two of San Antonio’s finest courses: Pecan Valley and The Republic. See the additional information on page 5 for more details about golf. John Soper is the POC. His telephone number is: (830) 755-4758. His e-mail address is:

wjsls@gvtc.com

A Schedule of Events is enclosed. Future mailings, if any, will only go to those who are registered. Please complete and return the enclosed Registration form with your check at an early date in order to allow us to arrange details in the best fashion. We are anticipating a great turnout, and truly hope you will be able to join us at the 2004 Alamo Mini. Remember the Alamo – and the Great Class of 1958!

*Schedule of Events/Activities

Thursday, October 21 Location

1200 – 1800 Registration Cavalier Room, Menger

1400 – 1700 Benny Havens Open Hospitality Room, Menger

1700 – 2000 Cocktails/Reception/very light snacks Menger Ballroom

(Dinner is unscheduled; numerous excellent

restaurants within walking distance of the Hotel)

2000 Benny Havens Open Hospitality Room, Menger

Friday, October 22

0800 Golf Pecan Valley

0830 Tour: Highlights of San Antonio (return 1330)

0900 Tour: Spanish Mission Trail (return 1330)

0930 Tour: LBJ Historical Park (return1600)

1000-1700 Late Registration/Benny Havens Open Hospitality Room, Menger

1700 Class Meeting Minuet Room, Menger

1800 Country & Western Dance/BBQ Sunset Station

2200 Benny Havens Open Hospitality Room, Menger

Saturday, October 23

0800 Golf The Republic

0830 Tour: Texas Wine Country (return 1600)

0930 Tour: Nimitz Museum (return1600)

1030 Tour: New Braunfels/Gruene (return 1330)

1000-1730 Benny Havens Open Hospitality Room, Menger

1730–2030 Cocktails/very light snacks Menger Ballroom

(Individual dinner arrangements following cocktails)

2030 Benny Havens Open Hospitality Room, Menger

Sunday, October 24

0800 Memorial Service The Alamo

After 0900 Departure (Hospitality room open until noon)

*NOTES 1) See enclosed summary for information on tours. Times listed

above are departure times (tee times for golfers).

2) Dress for the Western Dance/BBQ is Western or Casual. Sunset Station is about a 15 minute walk from the Menger Hotel. If you will need transportation (rather than walking) for this event, please indicate same on the registration form. There will be a charge for this transportation.

3) Casual dress for all events is appropriate. Coat and tie are rarely standard fare in San Antonio.

4) Golfers should contact Art Mace or John Soper for pairing and tee times. (See opening letter or page 5 details for telephone and e-mail for John).

5) Souvenir bandanas, with class crest, included with Western/BBQ.

6) Cocktail hours on Thursday and Saturday are Cash Bar.

7) Hospitality Room is Room 2032, Menger Hotel.

*USMA 58 Alamo Mini Reunion Tour Information

a. Highlights of San Antonio (Friday 10/22/04 08:30 $48.00/person)

This half-day tour includes visits to the Institute of Texan Cultures, Ursuline Academy, Southwest School of Arts & Crafts, the Central Library, El Mercado Market and the IMAX Theatre. The IMAX Theatre visit includes a 45 minute feature film documentary “Alamo-The Price of Freedom.”

b. Spanish Mission Trail (Friday 10/22/04 09:00 $30.00/person)

This half-day tour encompasses the historic national parks and missions in urban San Antonio. The tour includes stops at Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan Capistrano, Mission Espada, Mission Conception and finally the Alamo. The missions date from 1720 and comprise the San Antonio Mission National Historical Park.

c. LBJ Historical Park (Friday 10/22/04 09:30 $59.00/person)

This provides a day in the hill country birthplace of Lyndon Johnson. The tour will stop at the Lyndon Johnson Historical Park to visit his one room school house and reconstructed birthplace. Included in the tour is Aston at Johnson City, Johnson’s boyhood home. A visit to Luchenbach, Texas, is also planned, made famous by Willie Nelson, a fun place to shop and browse. This tour includes a box lunch.

d. Texas Wine Country (Saturday 10/23/04 08:30 $82.00/person)

This full day scenic tour of the Texas Hill Country includes visits to four wineries. The first stop is at the Sister Creek Vineyards in Sisterdale , Texas, where a restored cotton gin houses the winery where French wine making techniques are employed. The second stop is at Grape Creek Vineyards that include fruit orchards where you will enjoy a French picnic that includes Grape Creek wines. Visits to Becker vineyards and Bell Mountain vineyards complete your tour.

e. Nimitz Museum (Saturday10/23/04 09:30 $54.00/person)

The tour travels to Fredericksburg, the home of Admiral Nimitz. The tour includes the National Museum of the Pacific War and the Japanese Peace Garden. In addition, time is allotted for lunch and browsing of the historic shops along Main Street.

f. New Braunfels/Gruene (Saturday 10/23/04 10:30 $35.00/person)

This half-day tour visits two historical German communities along the Comal River. The tour includes a visit to the Sophienberg Museum in New Braunfels . The visit to Gruene will provide the opportunity to visit unique specialty shops, antique stores and the oldest dance hall in Texas.

*Tours are subject to cancellation if the minimum reservations are not met.

Refunds for cancelled tours will be given at registration. Minimum registration for all

tours is 35.

Lunch is not provided unless specified.

Final tour reservations must be received not later than September 18, 2004.

All transportation and entrance fees are included in tour prices.

For All You Golfers

On Friday, October 22, you’ll be playing the Pecan Valley Course. A shotgun start is scheduled for 8 A.M., so everyone will finish about the same time, leaving the afternoon free. Greens fees, including cart, are $32. The course was the venue for the 1968 PGA Championship and has hosted several USGA events. A new course, The Republic, is set for Saturday morning, October 23, for those who didn’t get enough golf on Friday, with another shotgun start at 8 A.M. Greens fees, including cart, are $55. Breakfast tacos and lunch are also available (pay as you go) on both days. Both courses are within 15 minutes of the hotel. Those interested in playing should contact John Soper, the POC, via phone or e-mail. Tel: (830) 755-4758. e-mail: wjsls@gvtc.com

Parking Your Car

Parking for your cars at the Hotel Menger is limited. Valet parking is available for $17/day with in/out privileges. Open air parking lots are available within a block of the hotel and range from $5/day to $13/day; but there are no in/out privileges, so one could pay more than the full day charge. The River Center Mall Parking Garage is located adjacent to the Menger and allows overnight parking. The cost is $8/day but there are no in/out privileges.

San Antonio RV Parks

NAME Telephone Mileage(1) Location Price (2)

Lackland AFB	(210) 671-5179 No Reservation	12 West	Military Drive W at US-90	$16.00
Admiralty	(210) 647-7878	18 West	1485 N. Ellison Dr.	$28 - $34
Blazing Star	(210) 680-7827	20 West	1120 W. Loop 1604 N.	$28 - $45 Tents = $25 Cabins = $85
Tejas Valley	(210) 679-7715 (800) 729-7275	20 West	13080 Potranco Road	$22.00
Greentree Village	(210) 655-3331	13 NE	12015 O’Conner Road	$27.00 Includes Cable
Alamo KOA	(210) 224-9296	5 East	602 Gembler Road (3)	$29.50 $26.50no sewer
Dixie CG	(210) 337-6501	6 East	1101 Gembler Road (3)	$25.00
Mission Trails	(210) 928-8285	7 South	I-37 at S.E. Military Dr	$21.00

(1) Mileage is by best route to reach hotel. Direction is from hotel.

(2) All except Lackland offer 10% discount for Good Sam. In some cases, AAA also.

All prices are for Water, Electric and Sewer.

(3) On city bus route.

A FEW SUGGESTIONS FOR DINING IN SAN ANTONIO

Places to eat for individuals or groups of 8 or more; prior coordination essential*.
River barge meals can be arranged thru most restaurants on the Riverwalk, barges hold 20.
For smaller groups, call to see if reservations are required or available.

Location	Phone #-210 AC	Price Range	Remarks

Nearby Riverwalk*			10 min or less walk
Boudros American	224 1313	Moderate
Fat Tuesday American	212 7886	Inexpensive
Little Rhein Steakhouse	225 2111	Expensive
Landrys Seafood	229 1010	Moderate
Casa Rio TX Mex	490 2726	Inexp/Mod	offers riverbarge dinners
Paesano's Italian	227 2782	Mod/Exp
Paloma TX Mex	212 0566	Moderate

Riverwalk-further away*
Biga on the Banks SW	225 0722	Expensive	Trolley + 5 min walk
Las Canarias Continental	518 1063	Expensive	Trolley + 2 min Walk
Zuni Grill SW	227 0864	Moderate	10 min walk


Downtown nearby*
Buckhorn Saloon American	247 4000	Moderate	8 min. walk
Mortons of Chicago	226 0935	Expensive	1 minute walk
The Palm American	226 1690	Moderate	10 min walk or trolley
Bohanans Steak	472 2600	Expensive	10 min walk or trolley
Ruth's Chris Steak	227 8847	Expensive	12 min walk or trolley
Tony Romas BBQ	225 7662	Moderate	5 min walk
El Mirador Mex & texmex	225 9444	Moderate	5 min Drive
Schilo's Deli	223 6690	Inexp/mod	2 min walk
Aldaco's Texmex	222 0561	Inexp/mod	12 min walk or trolley
Fuddruckers Hamburgers	223 9944	Inexp/mod	1 min walk

*Further Away*
Barn Door Steaks	824 0116	moderate	20 min drive
Gazebo at Los Patios American	665 6171	moderate	25 min drive
Magic Time Machine American	828 1470	moderate	20 min drive
Rudy's -- Barbecue	I 10W Leon Spgs	moderate	30 min drive
Barbecue Station	824 9191	moderate	25 min drive


*Mexican*
El Mirador	225 9444	inex/mod	5 min drive
Rosarios	223 1806	inex/mod	5 min drive
La Fogata	340 1337	inex/mod	20 min drive
La Fonda on Main	733 0621	mod	15 min drive
Mi Tierra	225 1212	inex/mod	trolley
La Margarita	227 7140	inex/mod	trolley
Alamo Café	691 8827	inex/mod	20 min drive
Aldaco's	222 0561	inex/mod	trolley or walk 12 min

*Sunday Brunch*
Las Canariasl (La Mansion Hotel)	518 1063	expensive	Trolley + 2 min walk
Guenther House	227 1061	moderate	5 min drive
Biga on the Banks	225 0722	expensive	trolley + 5 min walk
St Anthony Hotel	227 4392	mod/expen	walk 8 min

*Good restaurants for small groups*

Grey Moss Inn American	695 8301	mod/expen	40 min drive
Francesca's at La Cantera	558 6500	expensive	30 min drive
Bohanan's American	472 2600	mod/expen	Trolley or walk10 min
Las Canarias Continental	518 1063	expensive	Trolley or walk10 min
Papasito's TX Mex	691 8974	mod/expen	15 min drive
Papadeaux cajun/Sea	340 7143	mod/expen	20 min drive
Crumpets continental	821 5454	mod/expen	25 min drive
La Reve French	212 2221	Very expen	Trolley and walk 3 min
Spagetti Warehouse	299 1114	Inexpensive	10 min drive
Do Brazillia Beef	496 5166	mod/expen	20 min drive
Goodtime Charleys Amer	828 5392	inexp/mod	10 min drive


*Fredericksburg Texas*
Plateau American	312 W Main	Inexp/mod
Altdorf German/American	301 W Main	Inexp/mod
Other places on Main are OK

San Antonio Info Available on the Web

www.SanAntonioVisit.com - San Antonio Visitors Center

www.historicmenger.com - The reunion hotel

www.sarivercruise.com - 35-minute historically-narrated tour along the Paseo Del Rio.

www.mysa.com - One of the local TV affiliates

www.thealamo.org - The Alamo

www.sanantonio.gov - Official city site

www.buckhornmuseum.com - The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum, with more than 120 years of history, Texas style. Two blocks from hotel.

www.cs.amedd.army.mil/ribc - Fort Sam Houston Museum, 5 car minutes from hotel

www.imax-sa.com - IMAX Theatre, 50 feet from hotel

www.the-museum.org - Institute of Texan Cultures, presents the history and diverse cultures of Texas. About 1/3 mile from hotel.

www.lavillita.com - La Villita (little village), San Antonio’s original settlement, now an arts and crafts community on the River Walk.

www.mcnayaart.org - McNay Art Museum, a short drive from the hotel

www.naturalbridgecaverns.com - Natural Bridge Caverns, 40 minute drive from hotel

www.plazawaxmuseum.com - Ripley’s Believe it or Not, across street from hotel

www.sabot.org - SA Botanical Garden, 10 minute drive from hotel