Minutes
Business Meeting, 50th Reunion
USMA ‘57
4 June 2007

The meeting commenced by teleconference at 2000 EDT. Present were Galloway, Voorhees, Schwehm, McNeil, Kehoe, Kovel, Golden, Stevens and Wells. Class Trustee Hatch also attended. Stephenson and Gadd were absent. Reunion facilitator Mrs. Joan Emmer was not able to attend.

The purpose of this meeting was to analyze the planning and execution of the 50th Reunion to better prepare the Board for managing the 55th reunion. Considerable post-reunion reports, comments and other documentation had previously been disseminated to the Board, and members were asked to retain them for future reference. These minutes will report only upon matters other than the detailed lessons learned discussion. Board members will receive that information separately.

1. The minutes of the Class quinnquennial business meeting, May 23, 2007 were approved as presented.

2. The Board considered Monaco’s report on income from sales of his graduation parade DVD. His request for authority to reproduce more copies for mail order sales to those in the Class that have not had the opportunity to purchase was approved. Kovel will notify Monaco of the decision and also discuss complimentary gift copies.

3. Galloway, McNeil and Mrs. Emmer will meet as soon as practicable to conduct a final financial reconciliation, and will then report to the Board. At that time, proposals will be entertained regarding disposition remaining funds. Galloway will confer with the Academy regarding expressions of appreciation to the aides. Kovel asked that the Chaplain be commended in a formal letter through channels. Galloway agreed, and additionally stated he would recognize her in a letter to the Superintendent.

4. Hatch suggested the Board get an early start on certain long lead 55th Reunion requirements. Discussion ensued regarding an Autumn 55th Reunion. Galloway noted that planning was very difficult because of the uncertainties of football kickoff times (TV scheduling).

The meeting concluded at 2105 EDT.

Respectfully Submitted,

Paul J. Schwehm
Secretary

 

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