25 July 2025
Classmates,
Greetings from Annapolis and welcome to the Class webpage –www.usna67.org
. Big things are on the
docket for the Class of 1967,but first a recap:
1. “The Class of 1967 Alumni Center Support Fund”:
•
Informally known as the “1967 Gate Project” where the Class
initiated goal of $500K for
the new Alumni Association & Foundation Center has been recognized
prominently at the
new Alumni Center’s Gate #1, plus an additional $250K for the large
class crest on the
Fluegel Center walkway.
• Our historical leadership p
roject saw us become the
#1 Class on the prominent Plank
Owners Board.
• Thank you to all who have stepped up as
major donors, Plank Owners or other
contributors to this endeavor.
2. We are closing in on choosing the text for our two
Pew #67 Chapel plaques, for which we
raised $50K for the Chapel Centennial Fund.
3. Planning is underway for our 60th Reunion in the
fall of 2027.
•
The reunion will be on Homecoming weekend: October
22, 23 & 24, 2027.
• General schedule is:
• Thursday early arrival (optional);
• Friday is check-in at Fluegel Alumni Center mid-morning
to afternoon, then a full
food/evening reception (cash bar) at Fluegel;
•
Our traditional ‘67 Tailgate on Saturday at N-MC Memorial Stadium
(big tent in the
horseshoe end zone) with food matching our last reunions;
the football game
(opponent TBD);
• Saturday evening is for Companies to get together (arranged
by Co Reps),
•
Possible brunch & memorial service on Sunday to wrap the reunion.
• Many more details to come.
• Start making your plans now to attend the 60th.
4. The Class football pre-game/halftime/post-game tailgate
will again operate outside the
stadium’s Gate D (its traditional spot). The only change to procedure
is the format is no longer
a “pot-luck entree,” rather each attendee provides their
own sandwich, etc. There will be
appetizers and desserts provided by volunteer classmates,
while the Class will continue to
provide the beer/wine/soda/water/glasses/plates/utensils
and the tables/tents (inclement
weather).
•
I encourage groups of ‘67ers hold football get-togethers (TV watch
parties, etc.) or join a
local USNA chapter for their TV watch parties.
5. The traditional ‘67 Army-Navy party in Annapolis is tentatively
scheduled for Fluegel
Alumni Center on Saturday, December 13th. Although
the 2025 A-N game is scheduled for
M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, many of us will opt into the Fluegel
TV watch party event
(we will have a ‘67 table(s) once again reserved – stay tuned.
6. Our outstanding ’67 50th Anniversary Book (and copies of our
1967 Lucky Bag) continue to be
a very welcome resource for classmates. We have a few
copies laying around as replacements.
7. Meanwhile...Jon Holtzapfl, Bill Waters and Al Lawver
have set a new standard for class-
oriented histories with the forthcoming “Sworn to Serve”.
Many classmates have contributed
their Vietnam (and some “non-Vietnam” theater but VN era
experiences) to what is a growing
number of stories. The close of compiling and editing
is near, and a call has been made for those
who want to purchase a hardback or softcover edition.
To make a NEW or CORRECT an order
email hoz1967@gmail.com
• Dick Meade (DOTDB) has just posted the latest list
here of purchasers we have for you
(buyers) to confirm your order or the instructions
to make a purchase.
• We will put out another updated list of purchasers
shortly as Jon envisions closing sales
around 1 August. After that initial order is placed
additional orders will incur a hike in fees.
•
IF YOUR purchase option is correct please do NOT respond
or make a reply – if correct no
replies are needed or required.
8. Finally, as always, we need to stay über-organized as a class
and maintain our role and
reputation as a leader and integral part of our greater
alumni body. We need to do our part to
ensure USNA continues to be, now and in the future,
the national treasure it is. Your officers are
able to lead the Class effectively because we use the ’67 data
in the Association’s robust
database. Please keep your profile updated at www.usna.com
(click at “My Account”).
9. Again, our Class Facebook page is where over 450
classmates and spouses are gathering many
of our Class & family photos, videos, and news! (No politics, no
over the edge humor or
controversial topics – just “family” material). Search
and request to join: “United States Naval
Academy Class of 1967”
•
In that vein – I ask that you to always consider dropping our Class
Scribe, Jim McNeece
scribe67@gmail.com , a paragraph or two about what
you & your family have been up to in
the past weeks/months/years! Our Shipmate column is
read by every Classmate and we are
interested in what you have to say! (and pictures,
too!...jm67)
10. I ask all of you to consider keeping your USNA
charitable gifts coming to the USNA
Foundation over the next year(s), while strongly considering
staying, or becoming, at a
minimum, an annual Presidents Circle member at $2,500
per calendar year.
• I also encourage all to consider the USNA Foundation
Planned Giving Program and become
a member of the Robert Means Thompson Society. Go to
www.usna.com/WaysToGive .
•
We ’67ers need to do our part in ensuring that USNA remains the
premier leadership
institution in the land.
11. I urge all Classmates to be involved with your
local Chapter! You don’t need to attend all/any of
the events or be a leader (although many of our fellow
classmates have been or are still serving
in leadership roles); just join and be connected to
USNA through another avenue.
12. I again want to thank Wayne Savage (VP), Jim McNeece
(Scribe), Jack Parry (Treasurer), Dick
Meade (Web and Database Guru - “Dick of the Database” - DOTDB),
and Maureen Phillips
(our ‘67 Store Manager since classmate Steve (RIP) passed away
a few months ago) for their
continued service.
Go ’67!
Dave Church
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