The meeting commenced by teleconference at 2000 EDT.   Present were Galloway, Voorhees, Schwehm, McNeil, Kovel, Stevens and Gadd.  Stephenson, Kehoe, Faulkender and Golden were absent.

1.  Kovel has assumed the responsibility from Stephenson for the Class’ role in supporting the project of dedicating rooms in The Thayer Hotel honoring the 1953 football season, the team, and the Classes of 1954 through 1957 that supported them.  He has spoken to the project organizer, a hotel representative and an AOG staffer and is gaining an understand of what may be required by way of artifacts and memorabilia, e.g., copies of Howitzer, the 50 Year Book, and photos of the several Class gifts.

2.  The Board noted that the Class vote ending 1 October 2011 indicated approval of the proposed changes to the Class constitution, and directed that the text of the document be so revised and placed on the Class website.  Schwehm and Kehoe will do so.

The Board noted that the Class vote ending 1 October 2011 indicated approval of the proposed alterations to the gym hallway gift of 1987 and that the AOG has been directed to proceed.

3.  The Tours to be offered at the reunion were discussed.  Of the 108, plus guests, who had registered as of 27 October (An additional 65 have reserved hotel rooms, but have not yet registered; see paragraph 4 below.), 45 (90 total) have opted for the Superintendent’s ferry and West Point tour, 8 (15 total) for the Hudson Valley and Rockefeller estate (Kykuit) tour, and 19 (36 total) for the Ellis Island tour.  Thirty-six opted not to take a tour or did not make a form entry.  Galloway stated that suggestions have been made for a World Trade Center site tour.  Detailed information is not yet known, but issues to be resolved could include the overall length of the trip, bus parking and luncheon arrangements.  Mrs. Emmer is investigating.

Schwehm announced that Hamilton has made a proposal to enhance the tour to the Rockefeller estate.  He is very familiar with the estate and members of the family, and has access to the building and grounds.  He proposes to escort the group to portion of the estate that are not part of the public tour routine, and to host a more extensive luncheon than is usually offered at one of the sites.  The proposal was favorably received.  Schwehm will follow up.

4.  The Board expressed concern with the 65 individuals who have reserved hotel space but have not returned the reunion registration form and initial payment.  Both are due by October 31^st.  Further, approximately 40 others indicated they would attend the reunion but have neither reserved hotel rooms or registered.  Shortly after the deadline, Schwehm will contact these groups with reminders.

5.  When more information is gained about visiting the World Trade Center site, the Class will be advised of the revised offerings and asked to re-accomplish their choices.  Those who do not make a change will be guaranteed their original choice.