Dear Proud to Be ’83,

I wanted to send a quick note wishing you all a healthy and happy

holiday season and to update you on a few class events and

initiatives.

 Army/ Navy Game

Long time tailgate Czar Mark Sullivan has asked that following the game Proud to Be '83 congregate at McFadden’s in the RIGHT BACK REAR of the restaurant.  Stop by and have a drink or two.

   
Class Gift

The run-off vote for the class gift is complete and the Global Leadership Center was selected by the class.  All three original options were worthwhile and many of us would have been happy with either.   I ask now that we all rally behind the selected gift and support its success.  We have the unique opportunity to be in on the ground floor with a project that is sustainable and is the hallmark of West Point and everything we represent.

Class Coin

The Class Leadership is in the process of procuring class coins for sale as a fund raiser for a donation to the Wounded Warrior Foundation.  BG Scott Miller recommended at the reunion class meeting that this would be the best area to support those on Active Duty.  The coin will have the Class Crest on one side and large numbers “83” on the back.  More to follow after the New Year.

Proud to Be ’83 Cadet Spirit Award

The Class of 1983 is in the process of establishing an Endowed Cadet Award to recognize the highest ranking cadet involved in cadet spirit.  The Class is currently planning to make its first presentation of the Award in the Spring of 2009 during the cadet spirit dinner to the Brigade Cadet Spirit MWR Officer.  We were looking to do something positive to recognize a particular cadet’s or groups’ efforts, yet felt the nature of the award should represent the class in some manner.  The Proud to Be ’83 Cadet Spirit Award does just that – recognizes the cadet and honors the spirit of our class.  There are numerous award venues that classes and individuals looking to do something positive for the Corps can pursue.  My time on USMA staff made me aware of these venues, hence the award.  The first presenter will be one of our class members still on Active Duty.  The Award will be an M9 Bayonet.  Those looking to endow individual special awards should contact Nancy Hannigan, AG, ASB, Nancy.Hannigan@usma.edu , Ph (845) 938-3404 for ideas.
 
Beat Navy and Happy New Year.
 
Pete aka Fizzer