Class of 1968 Reunion DETAILS
Join us in Annapolis for the Class of 1968 50th reunion 18-21 October 2018. Headquarters will be at the Westin Hotel, Annapolis, MD
Online registration is now closed. If you are not registered, you can do so in person at Check-In in the lobby of the Westin Hotel on Thursday or Friday. Please plan to pay with cash or check.
Reunion Schedule of Events:
Thursday 18 October
7:30 am – 5:00 pm Midshipmen Store Shopping
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Visitor Center Open
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Naval Academy Museum Open
Noon – 6:00 pm Check-in at the Westin Annapolis Hotel
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Informal No-Host Class Reception in the N Room (Navy-Marine Corps Stadium)
Evening Optional Company/Battalion events (individually planned)
Friday 19 October
7:30 am – 6:00 pm Midshipmen Store Shopping
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Visitor Center Open
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Naval Academy Museum Open
8:00 am – 6:00 pm Check-in at the Westin Annapolis Hotel
10:00 am – 11:00 am Class Meeting at USNA (Location TBD)
Noon Noon Meal Formation – T- Court
1:50 pm – 3:00 pm Superintendent’s Briefing – all Reunion Classes (USNA Location TBD)
4:00 pm- 5:15 pm Dress Parade on Worden Field
6:45 pm Jewish Shabbat Service in Levy Center
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Class Reunion Grand Reception at the Westin
Saturday 20 October
7:00 am 5K “Fun” Run/walk (meet in Westin lobby); Other Activities (to include sleeping in!)
7:30 am – 4:00 pm Midshipmen Store Shopping
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Visitor Center Open
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Naval Academy Museum Open
1:00 pm – 8:00 pm* Class Tailgate in N Room (Navy-Marine Corps Stadium)
(Need game ticket to get into the tailgate)
3:30 pm* Football Game – BEAT Houston!
*Note: Game time may be changed by NAAA; Tailgate will start approximately two and a half hours before game and end approximately one hour after Navy Blue & Gold
Evening Optional Company/Battalion events (individually planned)
Sunday 21 October
10:00 am – 4:00 pm Midshipmen Store Shopping
9:00 am – 10:00 am Catholic Mass (Main Chapel)
10:00 am – noon Reunion Farewell Brunch at the Westin
11:00 am – noon Protestant Service (Main Chapel)
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Class of 1968 Memorial Service in the Main Chapel
2:00 pm Following Class Memorial Service re-dipping Class ring in binnacle in the museum (optional)
Reunion Cost Summary:
Registration Fee $200 per classmate or primary registrant
No-Host Reception $40 per person
Class Reunion Grand Reception $120 per person
Tailgate $75 per person
Reunion Farewell Brunch $40 per person
Event Details:
Name: Registration Fee
Description: Includes memorabilia bag for two, five-year Class dues ($50), and reunion administrative costs
Is this event mandatory? Yes
Cost: $200.00 per Classmate or primary registrant
Name: Informal No Host Class Reception
Start time: 5 p.m.
End time: 7 p.m.
Description: In the N Room (Navy-Marine Corps Stadium). Light hors d'oeuvres and cash bar
Is this event mandatory? No
Cost: $40 per person
Name: Class Reunion Grand Reception
Start time: 7 p.m.
End time: 11 p.m.
Description: At the Westin Annapolis Hotel. Multiple food stations and cash bar for alcoholic beverages; open seating. Recommended dress: Coat and tie (suit or sports coat); for women equivalent attire.
Is this event mandatory? No
Cost: $120 per person
Name: Tailgate
Start time: 12:30 pm (Determined by start of game.)
End time: Tailgate will end approximately one hour after Navy Blue & Gold
Description: In the N Room, access from inside the stadium; must have game ticket to attend tailgate
Is this event mandatory? No
Cost: $75 per person
Name: Reunion Farewell Brunch
Start time: 10 a.m.
End time: Noon
Description: At the Westin Annapolis Hotel. Full buffet style breakfast fare.
Is this event mandatory? No
Cost: $40 per person
Lodging:
Hotel Name: The Westin Annapolis Hotel (Reunion Headquarters and Check-In)
Hotel Name: Hilton Garden Inn
Football:
Navy vs. Houston (Homecoming)
Game Date: Saturday, 20 October 2018
Game time: 3:30 pm*
*Note: Game time may be changed by NAAA
The ticket ordering process has been set up by the Athletic Association for our Class seating at the Reunion football game. We will be in Section Navy 1 or Section 101. Cost of tickets is $45 each.
Go to navysports.com
Under the tickets menu go to Enter Ticket Promo Code, which is in the middle of the second column on the drop down menu then enter Promo Code 1968. Alternately select or copy and paste the link below. It will take you to the same place as the above process.
https://ev12.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/EVExecMacro?linkID=navy&evm=prmo&RSRC=&RDAT=&caller=PR
Enter Promo Code: 1968
Transportation and Security:
Reunion Buses: Transportation will be provided between the Westin Hotel, USNA, and the stadium. Bus schedule details will be available at check-in. In order to coordinate bus transportation needs please identify if there are any disability needs for yourself or your guests when registering.
POV: The Naval Academy Yard has ongoing construction so visitor parking is NOT available. On foot, Reunion buses, and public transportation are your alternatives to POVs to and from the Naval Academy Yard entry gates.
Personal Access: You and your guests must provide nationally approved ID cards when entering the Naval Academy Yard on foot or by buses provided by the Reunion.
Points of Contact:
If you have questions about our Fiftieth Reunion contact the individuals below. (Please use emails if at all possible; only call if absolutely necessary.)
Registration
POC: Leo Kuehn
Email: kuehn531@verizon.net
Phone: 410-991-7869
All other Reunion questions
POC: Gary Storm
Email: gastorm@verizon.net
Phone: 443-924-1130
POC: Ed Sullivan
Email: edsullivan43@gmail.com
Phone: 302-858-3906