· Previously the Class elected to
schedule the 65th at West Point, a few weeks before Grad Week when
the Retiree Appreciation Day was scheduled
·
The Academy has finally confirmed the date for the 2026 Retiree Appreciation Day
o
Sat 25 April 2026.
·
Based on that,
our 65th will be scheduled
o
Wed 22 – Mon 27 Apr, 2026.
·
Hotel rooms will be available before and after reunion dates if you want to
arrive earlier or depart later.
2. AVAILABLE ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
·
Attached are some references from past reunions to remind you of the many things
to see and do at West Point
o
ATTRACTIONS AND TOURS IN WEST POINT AREA
o
HAMPTON'S VISITING WEST POINT GUIDE
o
60TH REUNION MASTER SCHEDULE
· Here
is a look at several of the things that will or may not be available during our
reunion dates.
|
Attribute/Event
|
Pre-Grad Wk with
Retiree Appreciation
|
|
Timeframe
|
22-27 Apr 2026
|
|
Days for reunion
|
Wed in/Mon out
|
|
Attractions & Tours
options
|
Same
|
|
West Point tours
|
Yes
|
|
Social/Free Time
|
Yes
|
|
Class dinners
|
Same
|
|
Parade
|
Yes
|
|
Lunch in Cadet Mess
|
Yes
|
|
Lunch in Ike Hall
|
Yes
|
|
Football game
|
No
|
|
Other sports
|
Yes
|
|
Cadet Glee Cub
Performance
|
Unlikely
|
|
USMA Band
Performance
|
Maybe
|
|
Supt, et al briefing
|
Yes
|
|
USMA/AOG Briefings
|
Yes
|
|
Alumni exercises
|
Yes
|
|
Memorial Service -
Cadet Chapel
|
Yes
|
|
Boat Cruise - Supt's
Ferry
|
Not Operational
|
|
Boat Cruise +
Constitution Is
|
Yes - Commercial
|
|
Prep School Tour
|
Yes
|
|
Conflict with other
classes
|
Yes
|
|
Crowds
|
Fewer
|
|
Golf option
|
Yes
|
|
Demand for lodging
near by
|
Moderate
|
· All
these data are just for info at this point – we will collect your specific
preferences later.
3.
ACTION
REQUIRED
·
Complete the 65th Reunion Survey 2 as soon as you can.
Fill out RSVP in Google Forms
·
The primary purpose of this survey is to obtain projected requirements for hotel
rooms.
o
Obviously things can change in
the future
o
Just submit your preferences
at this time.
4.
THE PLAN OF
ATTACK
·
Attached is a copy of the
60th Reunion Master Plan.
It provides
insight into what you can expect to see for the 65th.n@cfl.rr.com
Questions
or comments? –
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65th Reunion Hotel Selection Criterion
