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View a really fun movie of the history of West Point.  (Primary Source unknown – reference to the Class of 1962)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SLde6SQMcE

Both the East Coast and the West Coast are covered in golf over the next few months.

Williamsburg – Oct 12-15

Mesqite – Nov 28-30

Golfing Grads – Apr-may 2008

For details visit the Class Golf Site at:

 www.west-point.org/class/golf64/

 

  

The Army Navy Game is just around the corner.  In anticipation of the game, we will present  articles and films that describe some of the game's history

 For starters, visit the following web page that shows how President Roosevelt may be the father of the Army Navy game:

 http://www.umich.edu/~urecord/0001/Sep11_00/11.htm

 See footage of President Roosevelt crossing the field at half time during the 1902 game at:

 http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/r?ammem/papr:@field(NUMBER+@band(trmp+4133))NUMBER+@band(trmp+4133))NUMBER+@band(trmp+4133))NUMBER+@band(trmp+4133))NUMBER+@band(trmp+4133))Films from the 1930 and 31 gameshttp:/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URfkVLCtn8k

John Ward has been actively gathering up bio and pix info for the Ward Book.  He needs your inputs NOW.  Click on the following link for info on how to submit

www.west-point.org/class/usma1964/roster/wardbook.htm

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DERELICTION OF DUTY …

BRINGING DISCREDIT ON THE CLASS OF '64

FAILURE TO REPORT…

 

 

Many of you expressed a desire to have a get together in the western states.
Therefore I flew down to Mesquite NV and checked out the various resorts and
golf courses. My thoughts were to get a venue that was relatively
inexpensive, fairly easy to get to, had good golf courses, mild weather, and
plenty to do other than play golf. For example visiting nearby National
Parks such as Zion, Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, a state park, shot gun
shooting, and of course gambling in the numerous casinos.
The best deal I could get based upon a minimun of 12 attendees was at the
Casablanca Resort.  It is also the nicest resort. There are 5 golf courses
within 5 min of the resort. The manager suggested that we use a time in late
Nov to escape the heat (avg temp @80) and to get the best rates. He
suggested that we start on the 28th of Nov and spend three days. Then those
who wish could spend a few days in Las Vegas. Mesquite is about an hour
north of Las Vegas which has a great airport to fly in and out of

Visit the Mesquite web site  www.visitmesquite.com to see pictures, videos, golf course descriptions and layouts, spas, available activities, The Casablanca Resort, etc. .

Room rate for a double room are $64.99 plus 9% tax. which equates to $35.42
per person. When you check in each person gets a coupon book for half priced
meals and other goodies. Meals range from gourmet to basic stuff and prices
are reasonable.
Golf Course Fees are:
Falcon Ridge $65
Casablanca $75
Palms $75
Palmer $90
Canyons $75
These fees include golf carts, 18 holes of golf, and all the range balls you
want to hit.
Fred Hinshaw joined me to play some golf and check out the facilities.
All those who are interested please let me know as soon as you can. If we
get enough to attend, then I will start further planning and negotiating.
Contact nearby friends who may not subscribe to the Forum. Finally you get
more info by Googling Mesquite.
Bill Murphy
509-995-6288
509-928-0415 FAX
email: wtm_app@comcast.net

The Army Historical Foundation is raising funds for the National Museum of the

U.S. Army to be built at Ft.Belvoir. Here is the mission statement for the

Ntational Museum:

 

The purpose of the Army Historical Foundation is to establish, assist, and promote

programs and projects whic preserve the history of the American Soldier and

promote public undestanding and appreciation of the contributions by all

components of the U.S. Army and its members to the American Nation.

 

The Museum also maintains the Registry of the Americn Soldier as part of

the museum.

 

To enter a name in the Registry, go to:

www.armyhistory.org and click on Soldier's Registry.

 

The web site for the Army Historicl Foundation is:

www.armyhistory.org

 

The Army Historical Foundation is raising funds for the National

Museum of the U.S.Army to be built at Ft. Belvoir.  The mission 

statement for the National Museum is:

The purpose of the Army Historical foundation is to establish, 

assist and promote programs and projects which preserve the

history of the American Soldier and promote public understanding

and appreciation of those contributions by all components of the

U.S. Army and its members to the American Nation. 

They also maintain the Registry of the American Soldier as part 

of the Museum.  To enter a name in the Registry, go to:

www.armyhistory.org and click on Soldier's Registr.

The web site for the Army Historical Foundation is:

www.armyhistory.org

John Ward has been lurking in the bowels of the USMA Library with a spy camera and capturing varioius class documeents.  Larry Bryan sent me a number of our class documents.  For those of you who are going to the Glee Club get together I  scanned and placed  one of Larry's documents, "The 1963 – 1964 Cadet Glee Cub" at:

www.west-point.org/class/usma1964/classpublications/gleeclub.pdf

Other documents include:.

 Admin Memos for the New Cadet Barracks – 1960

   JPEG version at:

   www.west-point.org/class/usma1964/pixs/adminmemo

   PDF Package (large file) at:

   www.west-point.org/class/usma1964/pixs/adminmemos.pdf 

Daily Bulletins – Jan – Feb 1960

http://www.west-point.org/class/usma1964/pixs/dailybulletin/

Orders – July-Dec 1960

www.west-point.org/class/usma1964/pixs/orders

Mortar64 at Buckner

http://www.west-point.org/class/usma1964/classpublications/BucknerMORTAR64.pdf

64 Grad Program

www.west-point.org/class/usma1964/classpublications/GradProgram64.pdf

Pointer View

http://www.west-point.org/class/usma1964/PointerView/042063.pdf

Sup 's Annual Report for 1964

 www.west-point.org/class/usma1964/64report.pdf 

Graduation exercise

www.west-point.org/class/usma1964/pixs/gradexercise.pdf

 

 

 

 Daily Bulletins 

 

 

 

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Dates:12 Oct to 15 Oct 

Place: Williamsburg, Virginia

Eventa:  3 Golf outings and social events
 
Our approach to this outing is as follows
 
·         This is not a full blown “mini” but we want to encourage non players to come as shopping and historic opportunities abound here in Williamsburg. KISS is our planning approach.
 
·         The golf events will be user friendly for those of all abilities. Wives are encouraged to play. There will be three organized events with prizes plus two additional ones for those who want to fill all their time with golf.,  One will be able to pick and choose which events they want to play. If enough players come we will break prizes into two groups. There will be no “hidden betting expenses”
 
·         We will try to get all of the local classmates to attend the socials
 
·         We are trying to make this a fun time without breaking the bank.
 
We are still looking for a flagship hotel with the two essentials­rooms under $100 and a big bar (for obvious reasons). Dinner on Saturday will be a group event. The three main golf events will range from $75 to $99 each. This includes prize money.
 
I need a $25 per person deposit by 7 July. Please indicate if you plan to stay at the hotel and/or if you plan to golf. This is not binding but we need a better head count for contracts that we need to sign. Please send to
 
Howard F Bachman
115 Seton Hill Rd
Williamsburg, Va. 23188
 
The current planning schedule is below with more info to follow:
  
Friday, 12 Oct

Early Bird Social Event
Happy Hour (PAG) Location TBD
 
Sat, 13 Oct

Early Bird Golf Warm-up
Play the Executive Course at the Golden Horseshoe

Outlet Shopping/Historic Tour
Help and info provided by the Committee

Skins/gross & net
This event will be held at the Gold Course of the Golden Horsehoe. Each player will be handicapped based on our best player
 

Dinner
Organized event, Location TBD
 
Sun, 14 Oct

4 Team Scramble Event
This event will be held at the Green Course of the Golden Horseshoe. Teams selected by handicap index
 

Outlet Shopping/Historic Tour
Help and info provided by the Committee
 
Additional Golf
Twilight replay at the Green
 
Free Time
Have fun in small of large groups
 
Mon, 15 Oct

Best ball 3 of 4
This event will be held at the Colonial Golf Course.  Each player will be handicapped based on our best player 

Depart after play

The important part of the speech follows:

"There is one item of business to take care of today. Apparently some members of the Corps of Cadets are still on restriction for minor offenses. And I guess you're looking for a little compassion. Such matters are to be decided by the President himself, and so he and I had a discussion about it. He took the strong view that we ought to be lenient. Me, I could have gone either way. (Laughter.) But the President is in charge, so at his direction, I hereby grant amnesty for all cadets on restriction for minor conduct offenses. (Applause.) Now here's the fine print: For the definition of "minor offenses," you've got to check with General Hagenbeck. (Laughter.)"

A transcript of the rest of the speech can be found at:

 http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/05/20070526-1.html