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Homecoming Game 2006 [added 10-31-2006]
See the photos here.
Veterans Eat Free At McCormick &
Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants [added 10-31-2006]
Popular
Sunday event enables veteran’s families to dine together
What:
All veterans receive a free lunch or dinner entrée at McCormick & Schmick’s
Seafood Restaurants nationwide on Sunday, November 5th in honor of Veterans Day
week. Vets should show proper identification VA card, VFW card, veterans ID,
discharge papers, etc.)
RESERVATIONS
STRONGLY ENCOURAGED!
Why: In
a show of thanks to our nation’s veterans, Bill McCormick and Doug Schmick
offer to serve those who’ve served at their McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood
Restaurants. Last year the company served nearly 15,000 vets nationwide. This
year’s event is taking place on the Sunday before Veterans Day so that families
can participate. McCormick & Schmick’s annual veterans program began as
a small effort in just one restaurant in 1999. Due to its overwhelming popularity
and positive response received from veterans the program has expanded
nationwide.
Where:
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants nationwide & in
the
McCormick
& Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants:
7401
Woodmont Ave.,
When:
Sunday, November 5, 2005
A
complete list of participating restaurants may be found at www.McCormickandSchmicks.com
USS Cleveland Battle Flag Retired [added
10-21-2006]
Navy News | PO2 Michael Sheehan | September 05, 2006
special battle flag in a ceremony here Aug. 30 before the start of the
Major
League Baseball game between the Cleveland Indians and
Blue Jays.
foot by 16 foot flag emblazoned with the Indians "Chief Wahoo" logo to
former Indian pitcher, Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, and World War II
Navy veteran Bob Feller, as part of Cleveland Navy Week.
Unfortunately, the exact timeframe and circumstances of when the flag--
which had previously flown in center field at Cleveland Memorial
Stadium-- was presented to the ship is unknown. But what is known is
that
it served as the battle flag for the
"This
flag was flown when we delivered Marines to
conducted
operations off the coast of
efforts
following the earthquakes in
flown in war and in peacetime, and now we have an opportunity to retire
it in
its home in
both Navy and Cleveland Indians history, and it's fitting that he is
here to receive it."
Feller began his career as a pitcher for the Indians in 1936. He left
his career as a professional ball player and enlisted in the Navy only
two days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor Naval Station, Dec.
7, 1941. During the war, he served the Navy as a gunner's mate aboard
USS Alabama (BB 60). And despite missing nearly four full seasons while
serving his country, Feller returned to the Indians to pitch a handful
of games at the end of the 1945 season in the 1946 season. He retired
from baseball in 1956, and was inducted into the Major League Baseball
Hall
of Fame in
Feller
accepted the flag on behalf of the City of
entire Indians' organization. He welcomed the Cleveland Sailors,
remarking on how pleased he was to be a part of the return of Chief
Wahoo.
"Thank you for coming," Feller told the Sailors. "Good luck to the Navy
and smooth seas throughout the world." He went on to talk about his
time in the service and to express his pride in that service as well as
the service of today's Sailors.
In
gratitude for returning Chief Wahoo to
McCulloch and the Cleveland crew with a new Indians flag. The new flag
will
also be flown from the mast aboard
her Sailors a symbol of home.
The Cleveland Sailors came to town bringing Chief Wahoo with them to
help celebrate Cleveland Navy Week. Designated as the period Aug.
28-Sept. 4 by proclamation of Mayor Frank G. Jackson, Cleveland Navy
Week highlights participation by the Navy in community events ranging
from a Cleveland Browns pre-season National Football League game to
performances by the Blue Angels at the Cleveland National Air Show.
Twenty-six such Navy Weeks are being conducted throughout the country
this year by the Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO) in an effort
to
increase awareness of the Navy's mission to areas like
with limited exposure to the fleet.
Happy 37th! [added
July 10, 2006]
On June 30, 1969 1380 men entered the USNA with the Class of 1973.
15 more were either turned back to this class or advanced to this class later from the Class of '74
7 Died
500 either resigned, were discharged, dismissed or were turned back to another class
884 graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree on 6 June 1973
4 graduated on 3 August 1973
All stood shoulder to shoulder on
Non Sibi,
GP Watt
739240
Plebe Summer Company Bravo-4
* Courtesy of The Annual Register of the
'73 at the 2006 Color Parade [added 6-20-2006]
Click here
to see (left to right) Chet Gladchuk, George Watt, VICE CNO Willard, Mike Zimet
at the 2006 Color Parade. Zimet also had a son (Michael Zimet) in 2006.
He is now an Ensign
and on his way to Dam Neck for
Status of the Class of 1973 Legacy Gift Campaign [added 6-20-2006]
Greetings ’73! I have received another update from the Naval Academy Foundation regarding the status of our Campaign. I’ve learned that we have almost reached our goal of raising at least $730,000 in commitments (gifts and pledges) for the three pillars or projects that are the focus of our Class Legacy Gift Campaign! BZ! As a reminder, these pillars support the Distinguished Chair in Leadership at the Academy, the renovation of Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and the Naval Academy Annual Fund.
Considering that we kicked off our five-year Campaign just over two years ago, this news is both outstanding and especially encouraging. We have documented nearly $300K toward our goal of raising a minimum of $400K for the Leadership Chair. We are still hoping to garner some additional support for this important position currently held by retired VADM Mike Haskins ‘66. Moreover, $257K in commitments for the Stadium renovation has been documented, which is just over the goal for that pillar. If you’ve seen the Stadium recently, you know what a positive change has occurred there. And members of ’73 continue to be generous in providing Annual Fund support for the benefit of the Academy, the Foundation and Alumni Association, having committed $167K in critical unrestricted support since April 2004. Still, many of you have directed support to other worthy projects which are of specific interest to you and that benefit the Academy as well. Be assured that your philanthropic support counts toward our Legacy Gift total, which includes all support provided to the Foundation, not just that directed to the three pillars. Notably, our Legacy Gift total stands at approximately $750K and, as it grows, is something we’ll highlight proudly at our 35-year reunion!!!
On behalf of the Academy and the Foundation, I offer my sincere thanks to all who have offered their support to our alma mater! We are helping to transform the Academy, and to make it an inspirational institution producing Leaders of Character for the Navy and Marine Corps. Those who follow in our footsteps deserve no less.
Of course these results didn’t just happen. A special tip of the hat goes to Dirk Mosis and Rob Bender, who have chaired our fundraising effort. They directed the efforts of a volunteer group who contacted other classmates, making that (for most of us) oh-so-difficult call for support. In addition to Dirk and Rob, Leif Hendrickson, Ray Boyd, Chuck Stevens, and Rod Brotherton were instrumental in the success of this effort. And another special tip of the hat goes to Keith Patten (from “Club 34”) who made a significant commitment to our Campaign and helped spur others to make a pledge!
Two final, very important points should be made:
One, as noted in Shipmate, the Class of ’77 Challenge is still out there for us through December 31. A member of ’77 has challenged all classes to increase their donor participation. For every 1% increase (up to 5%) in alumni participation, he’ll donate $200K to the Foundation – that could mean $1 million. And, for each class that exceeds ‘77’s participation % in 2006, he’ll donate an additional $5K. In 2005, just over 30% of ’73 made a gift to the Foundation. In order to increase our class participation by a minimum of 5%, we need about 40 new donors from the class, not an unreasonable goal by any stretch. So, if you gave in ’05, please do so again. If you didn’t, please make this the year you pitch in. Every gift counts!
Two, as a final comment, our fundraising, as successful as it has been, is only a fraction of what can be done. Though we have seemingly met most of the challenging goals we set in 2004, it is not time to fold up our tents. Instead, our $730K in support for the three pillars should be seen as only the floor level of our support, not a ceiling! To quote from George Watt, “Our challenge now is to provide sustained …support for the Academy…to maintain a margin of excellence through a robust culture of philanthropy.” Beat Army and Beat ’77!
Non sibi,
Kevin
Notes from the Council of Class Presidents Meeting [added 4-9-2006]
To read the notes, click here.
Navy – Air Force Tailgate
Photos
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to view the pictures from the game.
Navy –
Click here and here
to view the pictures from the tailgate.
’73 Comes Through Again [added 9-19-2005]
In a sheer display of obstinacy over intelligence, nine classmates again met the challenge of the Annapolis 10 Mile Run on Sunday, August 28. Unlike last year’s 85 degrees and 85 per cent humidity at the start of the race, a short cloudburst and 70 degrees made the conditions considerably more bearable, if you don’t mind running through puddles and getting splashed. (Photo - click here)
Nine stalwart souls represented us well: Jim Campbell, Kevin
Callahan, Mike Curreri, Denny Dwyer, Jim Hamlin, Chuck McKeone, Don Price, Paul
Ryan and Tom Storch. Denny and Tom were rookies, but they
performed especially well. Like last year, Paul was in the fight
for the “Fastest Old Goat” and he was officially third in that
competition. (If he didn’t have to carry all of our computer chips, I’m
sure he would have been first!) Mike Curreri’s year was made when
he flashed past Kevin on the
’73 took home the prize again for the most Old Goats running in the
race, barely beating out ’78. We had three guys on “injured reserve” this
year. Hopefully, we’ll be up to full strength by next year! We also
had some ’73 “auxiliaries”- Kevin’s daughter, Meghan, and his
son-in-law,
BZ to all!
'73 Buries Time Capsule
Class President, Kevin Callahan (29th Co) and
Project Coordinator, Bill Holmes (23rd CO) take a strain just like the good
Plebes they were as they hoisted the ‘73 Time Capsule into it's final resting
place in the vault in front of the ‘73 class bench on Stribling Walk. This
“burial” was the culmination of the 13 year project that began with the
construction of the bench for the 20th reunion. The engraved stone placed above
the capsule tells the Class of 2073 they are entrusted with exhuming the
capsule and opening it. (Photo - click here)
Bill said there were over 200 pounds of
artifacts, photos and recollections donated by almost 50 different classmates
included in the capsule. Bill said it really brought back a lot of memories to
collect the material. He was honored to be entrusted with the project all these
years and appreciated all the support by the class officers who championed the
idea, the Alumni Association and contractors who worked on the project, RADM
Lynch for the site selection, and the classmates who donated artifacts and
stories for the capsule. Unfortunately, he said he might be "unavoidably
detained" when it is opened! (Photo -
click here)
Kevin pointed out the symbolisms of the bench
truly represents the motto of the class, "non sibi". The primary
focus of the bench is to recognize Command, not the class. The arms of the
bench are decorated with the Navy Command at Sea and Ashore pins and the Marine
Eagle, Globe and Anchor as these symbols stress the prime mission of the
Bill is to be congratulated for his persistence
and patience in bringing this project to completion. Working with the Academy,
Alumni Association, and the contractors, Bill surmounted all challenges…even
his reluctant classmates! Hopefully, the wit, wisdom and experience of the
Class of 1973 can be passed on and of use to the Class of 2073. (Photo - click here)
BZ Bill!
Fred Minier
Read Ken Mayeaux's article about Fred Minier here.
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