USMA CLASS OF 1945
ANNUAL MEETING
26 April 2003
The
annual meeting of the Class of 1945 was held at the Army Navy Country Club,
Before
getting to the business part of the meeting, Jack gave a “hats off”
to Dick and Doris Williams and Nick and Hilde Manitsas for their efforts in
arranging the party. Those present gave the named individuals a round of
applause.
Jack now
called on the Secretary to read the minutes of the last annual meeting.
Before the reading could be done, however, it was moved and seconded that the
reading of the minutes be waived and that they be accepted as written.
The motion was passed by voice vote.
The next
order of business was the discussion of the financial report for the year
2002. Because Peggy Nusbaum was ill, Keith, our treasurer, was not able
to attend; therefore, Jack discussed the report, pointing out that the balance
in Class administrative funds on 31 December 2002 was $45,268.50. Action
of earlier Boards of Governors had decreed that $50 per living classmate would
be earmarked for a contribution to the West Point Fund at the time of a
classmate’s death to cause a page in the Memory Book at
Jack now
stated that three members, Harry Amos, John Pauly and himself, were completing
the second of their 2-year terms and were ineligible for again being
nominated. A slate of Barney Broughton, Bob Stetekluh and Dick Williams
was being proposed by the Board; however, nominations would be accepted from
the floor. It was moved, seconded and approved that nominations be
closed. The proposed slate was then elected by acclamation. (The
composition of the new Board is shown at enclosure 2).
At this
time, Bill Ochs asked to be recognized. He then went to the podium
whereupon he read a resolution in recognition of outstanding service. The
resolution praised Jack Rhett for his service as Class President, Harry Amos
for his service as Vice President and John Pauly for his wise counsel as a
member of the Board. On behalf of the entire Class those attending the
meeting commended these classmates for their outstanding service and expressed
our warm appreciation and accorded them honored positions among our
classmates. The resolution was approved unanimously. (A copy of the
resolution is attached to only the file copy of these minutes as enclosure 3.)
Jack next
called on Jim Herbert to cover a few items concerning the 60th reunion.
Jim described a possible dinner cruise that was under consideration. He
next had classmates model four hats as possible distinctive articles of wear by
classmates at the reunion. The tilley hat and the snap brim hat got the
most votes while the two baseball type hats lagged far behind. Jim also
suggested that correspondence about the reunion might suggest a standard type
of dress (e.g. blue blazer with gray slacks) for the alumni formation.
At this
time, Jack discussed the proposed statue of Red Blaik (former Army football
coach) that was to be erected in the Kimsey athletic complex. The statue
will stand on an hexagonal pedestal. Attached to the sides of the
pedestal will be bronze plaques containing the names of all football lettermen
who played during Blaik’s tenure. Some of these lettermen were
“found” because of honor violations during their cadet days and
were dismissed from the Academy. It is the belief of many graduates that
the names of those found in violation of the honor code should not be enshrined
in any way at
Since there
was no other business, Jack asked if anyone had any announcements to
make. Lynn Cummings, Jim Hunt and Bob Parr then made announcements about
areas of Class interest. Jack then adjourned the meeting at 1455 hours.
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Respectfully submitted,
James H. Elkey
Secretary
USMA CLASS OF 1945
SOCIAL ACTIVTIES FOR YEAR 2002
MEN’S MONTHLY LUNCHEON
SCHEDULE
FORT MYER OFFICERS CLUB CAMPAIGN ROOM
JANUARY 4
MAY (TBA) SEPTEMBER
6
FEBRUARY 1
JUNE
7
OCTOBER 4
MARCH 1
JULY
5
NOVEMBER 1
APRIL
5
AUGUST 2
DECEMBER (NONE)
The above dates, are the first Friday of each month. To use the Campaign Room, we have to guarantee a minimum attendance of twenty (20). If less than 20 show up, we pay for 20 anyway. There will be a cash bar from 11:30 until 12:30, and we can enjoy the buffet until 2:00 p.m. Mark your calendars NOW so that you won’t miss out. If you want to be a regular (one who must call to cancel), let Karl Liewer (703-525-7322) know. Non regulars also call Karl to say they will be there. In ALL cases, calls must be made no later than the Tuesday before the luncheon. If you can’t reach Karl, call in order Jack Rhett (703-527-6542) or Jim Elkey (703-354-6122). Walk-ins can always be accommodated.
CLASS SOCIAL CALENDAR
Monday, 18 February: George
Washington Birthday Brunch at The Fairfax hosted by the Williams and the
Pratts.
Spring, 9 to 12 May: Mini Reunion
& Annual Meeting at Hilton Head.
Sunday, 26 May:
Mid-August (Date TBA): Picnic hosted
by the Daousts.
Friday, 25 October: Fall dinner
party at the Army/Navy Country Club hosted by the Williams.
Early December (Date & Place
TBA) Army/Navy game party hosted by the Holcombs and the Nusbaums.
December: ( Date & Place TBA)
Christmas party. All on the local mailing list will receive this flyer.
Anyone who does not wish to receive the flyers for the individual events shown above please let us know so that we can save printing and postage costs. You may either drop a note to the Class mailbox, call Jim Elkey (703-345-6122) or email him (jimelkey@aol.com). Thanks for your consideration.
WEST POINT SOCIETY OF DC EVENTS
Wednesday, 16 January: Winter
luncheon at Fort Myer Officers’ Club.
Saturday, 16 March: Founders Day at
the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Hotel.
Thursday, 16 May: Spring luncheon at
the Fort Myer Officers’ Club.
Wednesday, 18 September: Fall
luncheon at the Fort Myer Officers’ Club.
Wednesday, (Date TBA) Army/Navy
Football Rally at the Bolling Air Force Base Officers’ Club.
USMA CLASS OF 1945 ANNUAL
MEETING
28 April 2001
The annual meeting of the
Class of 1945 was held at the home of Bob and Gene Ives,
NOTE: At the start of the meeting, each classmate in attendance was given a handout which consisted of a slate of candidates for election to the Class Board of Governors and a Statement of Accounts as of 31 December 2000.
Jack called on the Secretary to read the minutes of the last annual meeting; however, it was moved and seconded that the reading of the minutes be waived and that they be accepted as written. The motion was passed unanimously.
Jack next called upon the Treasurer to present and review the Statement of Accounts. He did so briefly, noting that we had both less receipts and expenditures than in the year 1999 and that expenditures exceeded receipts by about $5,500. The net worth of our Administrative fund at the end of the year was $58,242.12. He also reported that we had received one $500 payment on an outstanding student loan leaving $4,500 still receivable in that account. It was moved and seconded that the report of the Treasurer and the Statement of Accounts be accepted as presented. The motion was passed unanimously. (A copy of the Statement of Accounts with Schedules A, B, C and D is attached to only the file copy of this document as enclosure 1).
The next item of business was the election of new members to the Board. Jack stated that three members, Harry Amos, John Pauly and he were completing their first 2-year terms and were being nominated for a second 2-year term; however, nominations would be accepted from the floor. It was moved and seconded that the nominations be closed and the motion passed. The proposed slate was elected unanimously. (The composition of the current Board is shown at enclosure 2).
Jack now briefly discussed meetings that were to be held in the Washington, D.C. area to discuss items of concern about West Point to be presented to the Association of Graduates during the August meeting of West Point Society and Class leaders at West Point. He asked classmates who had items of concern to make them known to him or to a member of the Board.
Jack next announced that
the
At Jack’s question about any new business, Jim Hunt stated that he believed something should be done for the classmates who produced the Class Chronicles. It was pointed out that Al Neville had been recognized twice for his work, but the other members had not been. Barney Broughton suggested a Class Resolution of Appreciation. Jack said that he would take it up at the next Board meeting.
There being no other business, Jack adjourned the meeting at 1228 hours.
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Respectfully submitted,
James H. Elkey
Secretary
