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West Point Class of 1964 has a new  Class Web Site thanks to the help of Mike Lyman (Class of 1987), Megan Klien, and Jack Price in getting Dick Puckett up to speed on how to build the site and manage content.

Several versions of the site were built and tested.   The final version is based on a template that Mike Lyman offered to our class.  I continue to modify the site for our use.

Steve Weisel descripes his adventures on the Appalacian Trail. Visit his web site at: http://www.weisel.org/cgi-bin/wiki.pl/Steve

The largest USMA '64 Ski Group in Eleven Years Returns to Aspen – Where it All Started! 

Starting on Saturday, 2 February, the group will gather for a Welcome Party.

On Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, the group is invited to ski Snowmass, Aspen Highlands and Ajax. At lunch time for the three days, the group will meet at a restaurant on the designated slope and with access for non skiers.  On Tuesday evening the group will meet at Aspen Billiards for pool and Margaritas then move to Su Casa for a Mexican dinner.

 Cliff Beasley is hosting the Annual Wine Tasting Party to steady the nerves of the less talented skiers.

 Wednesday through Friday are days for skier's choice of mountain to take on.  The Farewell Business Meeting will meet on Friday evening.

(Extracted from Michelas' Ski Trip Bulletin)

Mini – Reunion in Charleston 24 – 28 May 

Scheduled and Planned Events – by Ann Muir

Over 100 of you have said you would like to be in Charleston next May (24-28)! Wow! And I guess there will be more. !

Tentatively the event team is planning a social event Friday night in Mt. Pleasant and a second either during the day or in the evening on Saturday on Kiawah Is. We haven't firmed up daytime activities, but you can stay either in Mt. Pleasant or in downtown Charleston and have quick access to almost anywhere particularly with our gorgeous new Ravenel eight-lane bridge between Charleston and Mt. Pleasant. It is a drive for most out to Kiawah, but we will figure that out as we get closer.

www.spoletousa.org will give you event and ticket information for next spring's Spoleto. And the golf tournament website is www.pga.com. Go to the right on the home page, click on all PGA events and scroll down to 2007 Sr. PGA Championship. It will be played on one of the finest courses in the US. You may also want to investigate the Charleston Convention and Visitors' Bureau website and get information about our beautiful and historic city.

We are planning some cultural events of our own and of course, a couple of evening social activities also. Planning these gives us a chance to get together; we welcome that! {

Hotel information (some block contracts included:) Hotels: (reserved May 24, 25, 26, 27, 2007) Downtown: French Quarter Inn at Market Square Rate: $270/night To make reservations: 1-866-512-1900 or 1-843-722-1900 "West Point Class of '64" Make reservation by April 25, 2007 Website: www.fquicharleston.com The Mills House Hotel Rate: $259/night To make reservations: 1-800-874-9600 or 1-843-577-2400 "West Point Reunion" Make reservations by February 28, 2007 Website: www.millshouse.com Mt. Pleasant: Mt. Pleasant Holiday Inn Rate: 5/24 – $99., 5/25, 5/26, & 5/27 – $129. "West Point '64 Mini Reunion" Make reservations by April 24, 2007 Two others you might consider in Mt. Pleasant are Hampton Inn @ Patriots Point, 1-843-881- 3300 or the Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, 1-843-856-0028.

Please email me if you have questions at annmuir@comcast.net More updates later…Ann Reunion in Charleston, SC

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Bob Carlson writes:

I had the privilege of hearing Barry speak last night at a Twin Cities Smith Barney hosted event. Barry was superb. His clear, concise, well thought out presentation was delivered with humor and humility. Those of you who knew Barry well can especially appreciate his self-deprecating and disarming humor. He took a lot of shots at himself, but none at others. If Barry's consulting business goes in the tank, a highly unlikely happening, he might want to consider being a stand up comic. He was long on common sense and his opinions focused on the actions and situations, not the people.

There didn't seem to be any political agenda. He was both complimentary and critical of current policies and the execution of those policies, but did not get into mud-slinging. In other words, he focused on the actions, not the people nor their political parties, a good lesson for all of us. At the same time he didn't shy away from telling it like he sees it. He referred to Iraq as a "…huge mess that didn't have to be that way." At the same time, he still articulated his belief that an outcome consistent with US strategic interests in the Middle East is possible. The audience loved it, and so did I. His overall theme was terrorism and the big threats. He spoke about Iraq/Iran, Afghanistan/Pakistan, North Korea, Latin American/Venezuala/Columbia/Cuba and our border security problem. I won't go into the details of his presentation as much of it is available on his webside at www.mccaffreyassociates.com.

Suffice it to say that the Barry provided the facts and opinions to support what we all know, the world is a very dangerous place. As time goes on, I am more and more in awe of our class, who we are, what we stand for, and what we have accomplished. Obviously, Barry has achieved the pinnacle of success within the military and I felt very proud last night to be able to say that I am a classmate of Barry's. I was hoping that some of what Barry is all about would somehow rub off on me, but I was quick to realize that it doesn't work that way. West Point gave us many opportunities, but we each had to make our own way. And that we did. There are so many other fabulous success stories in our class. Many of you have heard Barry speak and can affirm my comments. If he comes your way and you get an opportunity to hear him, I highly recommend it.

Bob Carlson