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Annex F: Reunion Planning

This information is provided for those classes who are planning their first reunion and those individuals planning later reunions who have not had experience in the planning of a reunion. It is highly recommended that you make contact with the following individuals in the order provided before you make any plans or commitments for your reunion.

The listing of vendors and services in this Annex is for your convenience and assistance. Except for the AOG Gift Shop and WorldTek Travel, listings do not constitute AOG endorsement.

  1. Mr. Vince McDermott, Director, Alumni Affairs — 845 938-3700/3024 or vince.mcdermott@usma.army.mil . Vince McDermott '85 is your official point of contact for your reunion and the individual who will handle the interaction between your class and the official agencies of the United States Military Academy. As a FIRST step in reunion planning, contact him immediately for reunion ground rules and advice.

  2. Joel Jebb '82 , Director, Class Support — 800 232-4723, ext. 1563, or joel.jebb@usma.edu .  Joel will provide you with a copy of the portion of the Class Leaders Handbook which contains detailed information relating to reunions and contact names and numbers. He or his assistant will handle your reunion mailings. Patty Pfanzelter Assistant, Class Support and she can be reached at 800 232-4723, ext. 1538, or patricia.pfanzelter@usma.edu.

  3. Mary Jordan, Finance — 800 232-4723, ext. 1630, or mary.jordan@usma.edu. Mary will assist you with the procedures required to designate individuals authorized to expend funds from the Class Administrative Fund for the reunion; documentation requirements for tax-exempt status; the deposit of registration fees; and the payment of expenses related to the reunion, as well as any other financial assistance/reports.

  4. Nicole Corbin, Information Systems Office - 800 232-4723 ext. 1513, or nicole.corbin@usma.edu. Nicole can help you with setting up an on-line reunion registration page (including credit card payment capability) for your reunion.

  5. If you wish to have a comprehensive reunion package planned, contact Dave Smith or Mark Castaldo, Agents for WorldTek Travel — 800 243-1723 or dave.smith@worldtek.com or
    mark.castaldo@worldtek.com. WorldTek has put together a comprehensive package and can handle hotel negotiations and bus transportation (for movement to and around West Point), as well as providing discount rates for several airline and car rental companies. WorldTek will return 20% of their profit from the hotel booking to the class!


Reunion Action Checklist

Medical Assistance at Reunions

Medical Support — Reunion Hotels/Motels
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Reunion Schedules

Class Aide Duties

On Line Reunion Registration with Credit Card Payment

Finding Lost Classmates

Videotape Your Reunion

Personalized Reunion Narratives

Lost or Stolen Football Tickets

Entertainment / Party Supplies

Reunion Bus Companies

Party Facilities at West Point

Caterers

Reunion Facilitators

Souvenirs, Memorabilia, Embroidery

Class Armbands & Buttons

Hotel Accommodations Outside of West Point