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Death of KC Alumni Al St. Pierre ’84
Posted: 2/5/2024
On a very sad note Al St. Pierre, Class of 84 passed away recently. Notification in the email from the “84 Class President/Secretary below:
“Hi ’84- It is with sadness I report that our classmate Al St. Pierre passed away on January 29, 2024.
Al came to USNA after graduating from Coral Gable High School in 1979 and claimed Miami as his stomping grounds. Known for his quick-witted humor and empathetic kindness, after graduation Al joined our classmates who went Supply Corps. When Al was finished with the Fleet, he worked in finance and investments, most recently as an Advanced sales specialist with Lincoln Financial group. He ended up settling with his three sons in Overland Park, Kansas. He will be sorely missed by not only his company mates in 32nd Company, but by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Our classmates are in contact with his middle son, Albert, who will relay arrangement plans once they are set.
Brian”
Passed on to me Bob Culler, Chapter President yesterday by local ’84 alum Scott Porter, Al’s Classmate. More details will be added when arrangements are announced by Albert his son. FYI, Al St. Pierre was at our Army Navy Watch Party last December 2023 at Johnny’s Tavern with two of hissons.
2023 Army Navy Watch Party Photos
Posted: 12/12/2023
If we didn’t win in 2023 then how about 50 years ago during these three’s ’74 guys in their 1/C Year in 1973. L to R Bob Culler, Eric Carlson, and Kyle Martin.
The alumni group photo at halftime. There are two or three alum missing.
For those who couldn’t make the KC Watch Party, then go to the actual game in Foxborough MA. Jeff and Ann Kranz enjoying the day.
2023 Greater KC USNA Metro Chapter Watch Party
Posted: 12/1/2023
Greater Kansas City Metro Chapter of the U.S.N.A. Alumni Association
What: 2023 Army Navy Football Game Watch Party
When: Saturday, December 9, 2023
Where: Johnny’s Tavern: https://www.johnnystavern.com (see menu)
6765 W. 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66209 (near Cheesecake Factory) (Glenwood & 119th)
Johnny Tavern Phone number: 913 451-4542, Manager: Alex McMillian
Private 2 open/adjacent back Room(s) are reserved for USNA Alumni & Guests, Large Capacity up to 85 people.
Time: Arrive at 1:00 PM (order lunch and drinks) for a 2:00 PM (Central) Kickoff on CBS
Who: USNA Alumni, Family, Friends, USNA Parents Club, Navy League. West Point is having their own separate Watch Party this year in Lenexa. RSVP to Bob Culler bob.culler@1974.usna.com or text to 913 488-6319 cell phone, by Dec 9. We need to fill up this place. Please RSVP when you receive this notice.
Cost: No cover charge to get in. Local USNA Alumni however, but it is a great time to prepay your 2024 chapter dues make the check payable to: Greater KC Chapter, USNA AA for $25 and pay to Eric Carlson ’74 Treasurer. (FYI, local USNA chapters are required to collect dues from alumni to be considered a viable chapter from our national USNA AA by-laws)
Food and Drinks: Order individually off the Johnny’s Tavern Menu.
Uniform: Navy or Appropriate USNA Spirit Wear. Anything with “Beat Army” will also suffice. The theme for the Navy football uniforms is the Submarine “Silent Service” for 2023.
Raffle Tickets: Raffle tickets will be sold for 5 for $10, 10 for $15, and 20 for $20. Please bring some cash. This raffle is to raise money for our Treasury. Drawings will be held at halftime.
BEAT ARMY
2023 Naval Academy Admission Forum WWI Museum Nov 19, 1:00 PM
Posted: 11/15/2023
October 21, 2023 Air Force vs Navy in Annapolis
Posted: 10/12/2023
Navy at Air Force Football Watch Party (Joint Navy and Air Force Alumni & Friends)
When: Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM Central (Kickoff)
Where: O’Neills, Restaurant and Bar, 9417 Mission Rd, (just North on Mission off 95th Street), Leawood KS (Large back room)
“Navy Side” Door Prizes (raffle): Navy flags, coffee mug, tumblers, football, challenge coin, folding Navy chair, hats, etc
Cost: FREE Admission (O’Neill’s gave us a free room) so just order your own food and drinks off the O’Neill’s Menu https://kconeills.com
RSVP: Please for us to give an RSVP so we can give O’Neill’s staff a heads up on the headcount:
Navy: Bob Culler bculler@sbcglobal.net or text 913 488-6319
Air Force: Greg Shuey gschuey@tensortech.com
Local Chapter Dues: Please give your 2023 Greater KC Metro Chapter USNA Alumni Assoc. dutes of $25 to Eric Carlson ’74, Chapter Treasurer. Make check out: Greater KC Metro Chapter USNA AA. If Eric is not there give your check to Jeff Kranz ’74. We need funds to help the Blue & Gold program to host college fairs at area high schools, or at the WWI Museum, and to fund a more elaborate Army-Navy Watch Party. -or- just bring a check with you to the AF watch party.
October 7 Navy vs North Texas Football Watch Party, Double Shift Brewery
Posted: 10/5/2023
NAVY vs North Texas
(From Annapolis)
Television Watch Party
(Game Time Kickoff– 2:30 PM Central)
The uniform of the day is: Anything Navy or Marine Corps
Go Navy!
Beat the Mean Green of North Texas
September 30, Navy vs South Florida Football Watch Party-@O’Neill’s Restaurant & Bar Leawood, KS
Posted: 9/27/2023
NAVY vs South Florida
(From Annapolis)
Television Watch Party
(Game Time – 2:30 PM)
We welcome any USNA parents or fans too. We also welcome any Navy League members or Navy/Marine Corps veterans, other veterans and friends of USNA alumni.
The uniform of the day is: Anything Navy or Marine Corps
Go Navy!
Beat South Florida!
September 14, Navy vs Memphis Football Watch Party–@ Peanut 127th & Metcalf in Overland Park
Posted: 9/12/2023
Greater Kansas City Metro Chapter
Navy Notre Dame Football Watch Party Fox & Hound August 26
Posted: 8/24/2023
NAVY vs Notre Dame
(From Dublin, Ireland)
Television Watch Party
12:30 PM, Saturday, August 26th, 2023
Fox & Hound Bar + Grill
10428 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS
(Game Time – 1:30 PM) or after Chiefs-Browns NFL Preseason Game on NBC
On Saturday, August 26th we will have a Navy Watch Party at the Fox & Hound Bar + Grill on Metcalf Ave in Overland Park, KS. Come join us for lunch at 12:00 Noon, the Kickoff is at 1:30 PM Central, being televised on NBC and Peacock. You can order food and drinks off the Fox & Hound menu individually www.foxandhound.com.
Raffle Prizes!!!
We welcome any Notre Dame alumni or parents or fans too. The game is being played in Dublin, Ireland and is a special game a week before the regular Saturday college football season begins. We also welcome any Navy League members or Navy Marine Corps veterans, and friends of USNA alumni.
No need to RSVP but if you want to proudly announce your planned attendance you can always text me at: Bob Culler 913 488-6319, so I am not sitting alone.
The uniform of the day is: Anything Navy or Marine Corps
Navy has at least 5 QBs this season so the real intrigue will be who will start and how many of them will play against Notre Dame and down the road. Navy’s defense will be good again this season with good depth.
The web page is https://navysports.com
Five QBs are:
- Blake Horvath #11 (3/C) majoring in Operations Research with a 3.44 GPA
- Tai Lavatai #1 (1/C) last year’s starter until a ACL knee injury in the Temple game, started 18 games for Navy, missed Spring Football, majoring in Mathematics with Economics
- Xavier Arline #7 (1/C) has played in 21 games and started 9, majoring in General Science, also a top Navy lacrosse player
- Teddy Gleaton #10 (3/C) was the Navy first team QB in Spring Football, but in summer school classes so he has missed some football practices in August, majoring in English.
- Braxton Woodson #5 (plebe) received offers from Army and Air Force, father played for Auburn four years and uncle played for Alabama at QB.
Go Navy!
Beat Notre Dame!
Memorial Weekend Sunday May 28 Dinner Pierponts and KC Symphony Concert
Posted: 5/15/2023
28 May (Sunday Eve): Memorial Weekend Dinner: if you are planning on coming and enjoying a real celebratory event, please make your reservations ASAP. There is no room in the private board room after our limit is reached.
Date/Time: Sunday, 28 May 2022, 1700 (5:00 pm); Dinner, 1800 (6:00 pm)
Location: Pierponts at Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Rd, KC, MO 64108 (816-221-5111) (Belvedere Private Dining room, second floor)
(Note: Pierponts has recently been voted the “culinary jewel” of the city and the best place to take out-of-town guests.)
Guest Speaker: General Ralph “Ed” Eberhart, former Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force; Commander, Air Combat Command; Commander, Air Force Space Command; Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Space Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)
Special Guests: Several WWII veterans are invited to our dinner. Attendance will depend on their availability.
Dinner Options: (Note: Actually selection will be made at the door upon arrival. Just have choice of entrée in mind.)
MIXED GREENS SALAD| tomatoes, English cucumbers, shaved carrots, roasted shallot vinaigrette
Choice of one:
- KC STRIP| grilled 12 oz. cut, roasted garlic whipped potatoes, baby green beans, and maître d’ butter
- SEARED SALMON| pistou risotto, zucchini, fava beans, leeks, preserved lemon
- GRILLED BONE-IN CHICKEN| roasted Yukon gold potatoes, baby green beans, whiskey bacon jam
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
Coffee, tea
Cash Bar: Will be open before, during and after dinner.
Cost: $75/reservation (taxes and gratuities included)
Dress: Business Attire (Active Duty and Military Veterans are encouraged to wear their uniforms in honor of Memorial Day Weekend.)
Symphony Seating: KCAOG has once again negotiated a limited number of VIP passes and VIP seats for the concert immediately following dinner. Tickets are $55/seat. Tickets will be handed out at dinner. Concert starts at 8 pm.
Donations: Those wishing to honor our WWII veterans with a donation towards their dinner may do so upon registration.
Reservations: Due to very limited space in the Belvedere Private Dining room, early reservations are highly recommended. Registration will close on Thursday, May 18th at midnight. Cancellation deadline for refunds is also 18 May. Those wishing to attend after reservations are closed may sign up on a waiting list in this registration. They will be contacted if reservations become available for them. Contact me for this list.
Call and request reservations:
Gregory N. Shuey, President
KCAOG
T: 913-579-8886
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