The Meeting commenced at 1000EDT. Present were Galloway, Schwehm, Stevens, Golden and Wells. Stephenson, Voorhees, Kehoe, Kovel, Gadd and McNeil participated by telephone. Class Trustee Hatch did not attend.

1. The agenda was approved as presented.

2. The minutes of the previous meeting, 25 August 2005, were approved.

3. Galloway announced that he had approached Bill Ray about soliciting petitions, as allowed by the new Constitution, to nominate him for AOG Director. After careful consideration, both agreed to not make the attempt. Another opportunity for selection by a nominating committee will occur next year when new AOG leadership and committee members will be in place working under new guidelines more related to his particular qualifications. See the 25 August 2005 minutes for background information.

4. Schwehm noted that there are two or more graduates seeking nomination for AOG Directorships through the petition route. He proposed that the Class be made aware of the initiatives and how to access information on them at www.west-point.org. Kehoe will prepare a message to be sent to all classmates on the Email list.

5. Galloway appointed Golden (Chair), Voorhees and Stevens to examine candidates from the Class for the 2007 Distinguished Graduate Award. A short list of names has been initially recommended. All recommendations submitted will forever remain confidential to the EB and only the final nominee will be made known. The deadline for making nominations to the AOG is expected to be Autumn of 2006.

6. Stevens, having earlier taken responsibility for disposition of the stock of mess hall mural prints, reported. The Class owns the reproduction rights for the piece. The artist originally obtained a copyright, but failed to renew it, making the work public property. When it was raffled at the 40^th Reunion, the raffle ticket explained that the winner would own the print, but the Class retained the right to reproduce it. Stevens proposed that the plan to distribute the print at the 50^th Reunion be abandoned, and that it be offered to the Class immediately at a cost of ten dollars, including shipping and handling. Depending on the volume of sales, a reprint may be warranted. His rationale that many would want the print now (sooner rather than later), that classmates whose health precludes travel have expressed an interest in owning them, and that some may be interested in buying multiple copies for gifts convinced the Board. He will handle the project.

7. Schwehm reported on reunion attendance prospects. Three hundred thirteen classmates, widows and ex-classmates are currently expected, totaling 732 with guests, 640 of whom will take the dinner cruise. He distributed a list of classmates who have not responded to our mailings and asked board members to contact those who are especial friends or acquaintances to make sure they have indeed been contacted, and to encourage them to respond. Kovel will make the list available to the CQs for the same purpose.

8. Kovel reported that 321 subscriptions have been made for the 50^th Year Book. Receipts are $9630.00 in subscriptions and $5870.00 in patron donations, with commitments still arriving. The contract is for 400 books. Packets have been sent out through the CQ cadre and responses are coming in. He has assembled a staff, excepting an advertising manager. Suggestions were made about individuals who may accept that task. The project is, in general, on track.

9. Galloway presented a revision of the gift proposal to be eventually presented to the Class, together with a draft fund-raising letter provided by Stephenson, and tasked the Board to again review and provide comments and suggestions. Kehoe will handle the formatting and distribution when finalized. In response to the direct question "What is the gift?" Galloway stated that it is a gift of $625,000 to the Academy. It goes to the new library. It provides a maintenance endowment for our previous gifts. It goes toward construction of an honor kiosk and funds a technology update endowment for it. And finally, it gives the Class the naming rights to the coffee bar and the honor kiosk.

He explained that all gifts to the Academy must go through the AOG. The AOG offers the gift to the Superintendent, who then can accept it on behalf of the Academy. No Academy entity may solicit gifts directly from a Class or individual. He also pointed out that the 15% surcharge made by the AOG supports the Office of Development, whose fund-raising program return those monies many-fold in gifts from corporations, parents, individual friends of USMA, etc.

10. Schwehm suggested the Board start considering reunion details such as souvenirs, attire for the parade, and volunteer help from outside the Board. A general discussion ensued. Galloway noted that the AOG gift shop is moving into the business of furnishing souvenirs, with the profits going to the Endowment Fund. We need to further identify needed reunion tasks before considering additional assistance. Galloway will present, at the next meeting, an agreed-upon list of duties of our facilitator, Mrs. Joan Emmer. Kovel, with Wells and Gadd, will investigate the matter of attire. They will learn what has been worn in the past and what opportunities exist.

11. Means of communication with the Class, postal or electronic, was discussed. Kehoe reported that 338 of the 423 living classmates whose whereabouts are known have an e-mail address. Arguments were made for attempting to convince the remaining 85 to achieve e-mail contact through some means, and that we move toward totally electronic communication. Others expressed opposing views. No conclusion was reached nor was action assigned.

12. McNeil reported that he has moved a portion of the 50^th Year Book monies ($12,021.00) into a money market account. The balances of our administrative accounts, that held by the AOG and the working account, are $14,904.23 and $6,006.33, respectively.

13. Galloway asked if we have a program to determine who among our deceased classmates have not been covered in the Assembly and Taps memorializations. Kovel and Kehoe reported that articles on about 20% of the deceased had been published and are on our website. Holland had commenced an initiative some years ago, but little had come of it. Kovel is the designated Board member responsible for coordination of the articles. He will contact Holland. Galloway suggested we lay some groundwork for this substantial project and present it at the reunion with a view to making it a program of the years 2007-2012.

The meeting adjourned at 1157EDT.

Respectfully Submitted,