At 2:15pm on October 20, 2012, Class President Mike Novak called the Annual Meeting to Order. The meeting was held at the Class of 1970 tailgate tent immediately prior to Navy’s homecoming game at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. There was a good turnout for the meeting.

After welcoming everyone in attendance to the meeting, Mike reported that the Treasurer’s Report is not yet available, and that it would be posted on the Class web site when received.

Membership Secretary, Jerry Farrell reported via email that we lost six classmates since last year’s meeting:

Corresponding Secretary Royal Connell reported via email that we continue to provide news items for our Shipmate column.

Mike Novak reported that several months ago a number of Classmates had formed a committee to begin working on Class fundraising. Goals have been established: $1,970,000.00 by the 50th Reunion; and $19,700,000.00 that will provide a future influx of contributions to the Class of 1970 Legacy Fund (purpose to be determined).

Reunion Committee Chairman Dan Bowler provided an update of plans for our 45th Reunion in 2015:

Planning notes for our 45th reunion:

Tailgate Coordinator Gino Marchetti gave a brief recap of tailgates thus far

Capstone Seminar Coordinator Gary Knight discussed our Class participation in the Capstone Seminar Program.

Mike Novak gave a brief update on the “Another Link In The Chain” (ALITC) program, whereby our Class will link with the Class of 2020 as mentors and role models. While the Class of 2020 will not enter the Academy for another four years, we are already working with the Alumni Association to meet and greet them. Les Gable is Chairing the ALITC Committee, and several meetings have been held (in conjunction with the aforementioned Fundraising Committee meetings). The Class of 1970 will be involved with the Class of 2020 through meetings, celebrations, and other activities. Upon graduation, we will present them their first set of Ensign/Second Lieutenant bars which will, we are informed, contain gold from some of our Class Rings. Also: Their Reef Points will contain a history of our Class (Ring-a-Ding-Ding!) written by Gary Knight. Anyone wishing to work on this program should contact Les Gable directly.

Mike reminded the Class about the Distinguished Graduate Award program. He once again congratulated Dan Akerson for being a 2012 recipient of this prestigious award. Three of our Classmates (Tom Fargo, Mike Malone, and Leo Williams) are being nominated for the 2013 award; and Woody Sutton is being nominated for the 2014 award. There are many others who are deserving of this recognition. All it takes is a bit of determination (and quite a lot of time) to prepare the Nomination and submit it via the Class President or local Alumni Association Chapter. Jim Perry, who prepared Dan Akerson’s successful nomination, has agreed to join our Class Board of Trustees for the purpose of sharing his expertise with other nominators.

There was no Old Business to discuss

At 2:50pm, there was a Motion to Adjourn, which after being seconded, was voted upon and passed. The next annual meeting will be held at the Class of 1970 Tailgate at next year’s Homecoming (October 26).

Updated: October 06, 2018
Curator: Ed Moore