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HELLO '68!! Tick - Tock! Time is getting short and your presence at our half-century gala is cordially requested. Our shared (and somewhat embellished) USAFA remembrances at the 50th won't be the same without you!
50th REUNION BASICS: Our 50th
Reunion Chairman, Mike Parkinson, is counting on all of us
to join him in what promises to be a triumphant celebration of our
Class and our legacy. By the time this column appears in Checkpoints,
you should have received registration information with a plethora
of options for activities and merchandise. Reunion Basics are as follows:
Dates: 4-7 October; Hotel: Double Tree by Hilton Colorado Springs
located at 1775 East Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard, Phone: 719-576-8900;
Thursday: Optional Activities; Friday: Optional Activities and Banquet;
Saturday: Doolie Brunch, AF-Navy football game, Graduation Squadron
dinners/socials.
If you have not received information about the Doolie Brunch, please contact your squadron representative.
NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT: I asked
our '68 representative to the Class Advisory Senate, Garry Dudley,
to send me an update on his activities. Garry has been a mainstay
of our Class' participation in USAFA enterprises and volunteer work
for decades and is the leader of our efforts to support our 50-Year
Legacy Class of 2018. He was selected by the Senators of all the other
USAFA Classes to serve as President of the Class Advisory Senate.
Garry's remarks are as follows: "I keeping busy with a multitude
of committees, subcommittees, and boards [the total is 11] and I still
guest lecturer with the Management Department (DFM) in Fairchild Hall.
As the Class Advisory Senate (CAS) President I specialize in herding
cats! As I like to say, 'My greatest pleasure in life (other than
Tina) is working with my classmates and fellow Academy grads. The
biggest pain in my life is [pause for effect] working with my classmates
and fellow Academy grads!' As the CAS President, I also serve on the
AOG Board. There some really great folks doing hard work for grads
and cadets. We are still sponsoring cadets - keeps us young! The Gift
Committee, the Legacy Committee and the Reunion Committee should slow
down a little in a few months and maybe life will return to normal.
Tina is still busy with the DAR both at the chapter and state level.
We are planning a trip to the DAR National Conference this summer!
Her most recent interest is the new DNA testing options. [It is confirmed
- we are not first cousins!] Tina has gifted several seniors at the
local independent living center a DNA kit and then follows up with
a report for them when the results come back - very popular! We are
blessed and enjoying life to the fullest - great social life with
classmates and others in Colorado!" In addition to Garry's comments,
his term as CAS President will be ending in the near future. He is
asking for your support by voting for him in the upcoming election
for the AOG Board of Directors.
'68'S WING COMMANDERS PREPARING FOR
50TH: Ed Eberhart and Carl McPherson, are providing
a sample of what will be in store for you at our 50th. They are lifting
a glass in a "toast to the host of men we boast" and hope
you will be joining them in October. So . . . Do Not Delay! Make Your
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