CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THE CLASS OF 1959
Note:
All Classmates, Ex-Classmates, Wives, & Widows are invited to attend
all or as many of these activities as possible.
2002
James
E. Walsh, Jr.
Class Secretary
USMA Class of 1959
301-582-0495
FAX 301-223-7396
USMA1959@aol.com
23 Feb - 2 Mar | The 2002 reunion will take place at Snowmass, in the Aspen area, from February 23rd to March 2nd. Additional information can be gotten from Howard Stiles at <hstiles1@maine.rr.com> or call him at 207-655-4193. |
15 March | Deadline
for submission of applications for Class of 1959 Scholarship, awarded to a child of a member of the class, who is a junior, senior, or post-graduate student enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university in the United States. (Details and application form on the Class Home Page) POC: Powell Hutton hutton@erols.com or (703)522-7960 |
MARCH - APRIL ? | The Medal of Honor has been approved for our classmate, Rocky Versace. The exact dates of the award ceremony are not finalized, but it should be held at the White House this spring. POC: John Gurr JohnG50569@aol.com or (434) 361-1972 |
21 APRIL | 1ST Annual Memorial Ceremony at the Wall and Annual General Membership Meeting. Class mates will meet at the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, DC for a ceremony honoring Bill Train, our first classmate KIA in Vietnam. This will be following by a Brunch/Lunch General Membership meeting at the Fort Myer Officers Club. POC: John McNerney StracHasher@aol.com or (703) 883-1313 POC: Tom Boyle rtboyle@earthlink.net or (703) 823-2433 |
18 MAY | Annual A-1 & Friends "Pot Luck" Picnic at the Walshes in Boonsboro, MD POC: Jim Walsh USMA1959@aol.com or (301) 582-0495 |
19 MAY | Class of 1958 Memorial Ceremony for our Classmate Ralph Wensinger former member of '58 to be held at the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, DC. The Class of '58 has invited us to participate in this ceremony as Ralph was a member of both classes. POC: John McNerney StracHasher@aol.com or (703) 883-1313 |
6 July | At 1030 hours the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Alexandria Va., a memorial to Rocky Versace and 64 other Alexandrians who died in Vietnam will be dedicated. POC: John Gurr JohnG50569@aol.com or (434) 361-1972 |
SEPT - OCTOBER ? | Marlene & Fred Malek have graciously agreed to host our annual class fall gathering in the DC area again this year. Exact dates and additional information will be provided as developed. POC: Jim Walsh USMA1959@aol.com or (301) 582-0495 |
19-26 OCT | HAWAII MINI-REUNION Due to circumstances related to the aftermath of September 11th, the cruise in Hawaii had to be canceled. As of this date, about 25 Classmates are still planning on meeting at the Hale Koa hotel in October. If you're interested, you need to make your own reservations with the hotel by calling 1-800-367-6027. POC: Len Katsarsky LenKatsarsky@aol.com or (808) 395-8161. |
2003
22 Feb - 1 Mar | Mini-ski
reunion will take place at Park City, Utah. POC: Howard Stiles hstiles1@maine.rr.com or (207) 655-4193 |
17-20 Sept | Class of 1959 45th Reunion. Park Ridge Marriott and West Point. Additional planning and information will be discussed and developed at our General Membership meeting on 21 April 2002. POC: Jim Walsh USMA1959@aol.com or (301) 582-0495 |
JIM Walsh
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