USMA 1964

Category: Events

  • Adams Picnic 2017

    Class of ’64 Picnic at Jim and Marylee Adams’
    Date: Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 3:00PM
    Location: 12901 Popes Head Road, Clifton, Virginia 20124
    Dress: As for picnic

    Dear Classmates, Wives and Friends,
    Every year on the first Saturday in June, Marylee and Jim Adams host a fantastic picnic at their home in Clifton, Virginia, just south of Washington DC. Over the years we have had Classmates join this festive occasion from near and far. Many Classmates from around the country have asked that they be notified of this event in case they happen to be traveling in the mid Atlantic area. We have plenty of local Classmates who have offered to put folks up. If you need a place to stay, just drop me a note at devans1964@aol.com.

    Marylee and Jim are in the final planning stages for this year’s picnic. All we need now are names and numbers of attendees. Families are always welcome. The pool will be open. Our normal headcount is about 100.

    What we need in the next week: YOUR RSVP! This goes for all local Classmates and any from afar who can make it. Food and supplies must be ordered in the next few weeks.

    You can RSVP by calling or e-mailing Marilee and Jim at: 703-803-8887,
    maryleeadams@yahoo.com

    We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on the 3rd of June.

  • Danube River Cruise 2018

    Bill DiNeno is working on the Class plans for the September 2018 Danube River Cruise (Budapest to Nuremberg). Space is available. If interested, please contact Bill at 239-331-2371 (H) or 860-659-3748 (C). Bill can also be reached at: billmary1964@yahoo.com. Bill has a working e-mail roster that he uses for his cruise. He can add you to this list.

  • Fall Brawl Golf

    The Fall Brawl September 10 – 14, 2017
    HQ is the Fort Magruder Hotel and Conference Center in Williamsburg VA.

    Howie Bachman has just released his sign-up message. If you did not receive the message and want to attend, let us know and Howie or I will get you the information.

    Basically, The Fall Brawl will be held 10 to 14 September in the Williamsburg, VA area. HQ for the group is at the Fort Magruder Hotel and Conference Center in Williamsburg VA. Room Rate is $139 plus tax etc. Call 757 220 2250 to make reservations. Group ID is West Point Class of 64 Golf Outing. Kings and Double Queens are both available.

    Fall Brawl contact info: bachman1@cox.net or 757-258-9017.

  • ’64 Mini-Reunion & Ryder Cup 2017

    Monterey Bay, California
    29 Oct – 2 Nov, 2017

    Bill Annan: If you have not attended one of these semi-annual events…..trust me…..you need to come. The reunion is organized to allow everyone to take part in the virtually unlimited activities and venues in the area; but yet, allow a big part of the day to hang out with classmates and wives. This event has doubled in size each year since its inception in 2010 and it looks like we will have another great turnout this year as we go to Monterey Bay, California where we will be staying at the Quail Lodge in the beautiful Carmel Valley.

    It is not too late to sign-up for this event which started out as a golf tournament but quickly changed into a full-scale class reunion. Please let Bill Annan know if you are interested so he can continue to tweak his attendance numbers and add you to the mailing list so you can be notified when the on-line registration opens in July.

    Please also help us to spread the word to classmates who may not be aware of the reunion. These pictures from Santa Fe in 2015 will give you a feel for the event ’64 Goes to Santa Fe pictures.

    Hope to see everyone in Monterey.

  • “Last Hurrah” Ski Trip 2018

    A number of Classmates and Ski Trip mates have indicated a desire to do one more trip in 2018. Bob Gesner has volunteered to get the ball rolling and to help organize. Bob has asked me to post the following in case you are no longer on the “Ski 64” list:

    Late January or early February 2018 may be our last organized ski get-together. This is open to all who have participated in the past and to anyone who would like to participate for the first/last time.

    With the objective of having as many participants as possible, and understanding that there are not as many of us still skiing, the “Last Hurrah” will be to socialize as much as ski with those we have had such fun and share fond memories of our annual get-togethers for the past 20 years.

    It’s time to gather more information and take the next steps to secure lodging for next season. There is no commitment necessary at this time, but Bob needs to start planning based on some preferences and numbers.
    Some immediate questions for Bob.

      1. Do you prefer

        a. a long weekend…(arrive Fri, depart Mon)
        b. during the week…(arrive Mon, depart Fri or Sat)
        c. as in the past…(arrive Sat or Sun, depart Sat or Sun)

    and…just as important…are there any of the options above that you would NOT attend?

      2. The number/names of people in your party…for planning purposes. Please update e-mail preferences.

    Please e-mail your response to Bob ASAP and he will continue the planning. Please send responses to bobgesner@aol.com.

    All future ski trip correspondence will be on the Ski 64 e-mail list.

  • Peter Schmeelk Funeral

    Peter “Pete” Schmeelk Funeral and Burial
    Memorial Service February 24, 2017 @ 12:45PM at the Old Post Chapel on Ft. Myer, VA; Burial with full military honors at Arlington Cemetery.

    Peter SchmeelkPete’s wife Karen posted the following. Peter’s Memorial Service will be on February 24, 2017 at 12:45PM at the Old Post Chapel on Ft. Myer, VA and will be buried with full military honors at Arlington Cemetery. Those attending should try to be seated by 12:15, a half hour before the service begins. There will be a reception afterward at Patton Hall (former Officer’s Club) on Ft. Myer. Please message or email Karen if you wish to attend the reception (2:15-4:45) in order that she can get a count for the buffet.​ Karen’s email is karensrose@gmail.com.
    Please visit Pete’s Eulogy page and post your thoughts. Just go to west-point.org and click on Eulogy and Taps and then go to Class of ’64. While you are there, look over the list of fallen Classmates and make a Eulogy note or two as you scroll through the list.

  • Amy Robinson Service

    Amy Robinson Memorial Service
    Sunday, February 19, 2017 in Mechanicsburg PA @ 1:00 pm

    Amy and Karl RobinsonKarl reports that there will be a Memorial Service for Amy on Sunday, February 19 at the Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School (where Karl taught for 15 years), in Mechanicsburg PA at 1PM. The service will be followed by refreshments in the cafeteria. Karl has asked for folks to be prepared to share Amy “stories”. Karl and his family promise displays of Amy’s Elvis, hedgehog, thistle, earring, and knitting collections. A burial will take place in Arlington in the future. Amy’s Obituary
    Karl can be reached at karlwrobinson@cs.com

  • WPSDC Founders Day

    For the DC Contingent – WPSDC Founders Day – Sat, 11 Mar, 7:30pm: Founders Day 2017 will be at the Hilton McLean, Tysons Center; Chief of Staff of the Army GEN Mark Milley HON ’80 will be our guest speaker. Be sure to renew your WPSDC membership before registering in order to get the discounted price! More details and registration at: http://www.westpointaog.org/WPSDC-2017FoundersDay.
    Information on WPSDC membership can be found at http://wpsdc.org/join. You can join either on line or download a membership form and send it in. If you need any assistance, any comments, or want to volunteer on the membership committee, please send a note to membership@wpsdc.org.
    For those of you in other Societies, please check the westpointaog.org website for Society events.

  • Class of ’64 Picnic

    Annual Class of ‘64 Picnic at the Adams’. Mark your calendars for the first Saturday in June and guess what? This year it’s the 3rd, a most historical anniversary date!!! Your DC crowd always welcomes out-of-towners for this occasion. We have plenty of space to put folks up for this one. More on this soon.

  • ’64 DC – Tuesdays….

    A reminder that the Class of ’64 DC contingent assembles every Tuesday at 5PM at Brion’s Grille for Hamburger Night (Half Price) at University Mall across from George Mason University. If you are visiting the area or just happen to be passing by please stop by. Some of our recent attendees have been LaVoy, Anderson, Spinosa, Robinson, Louis, the Domas Hiking Group and others. If you need info on this contact Mark Brennan at mbrennan64@gmail.com or drop me a note.