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Service Academy Ring Knocker Golf, September 25, Trails West Ft. Leavenworth
Posted: 9/20/2021
When: Saturday, September 25, 2021
Where: Trails West Golf Course is the Army Post Golf Course at 306 Cody Road, Ft. Leavenworth, KS.
This is inside the Army Post at Ft. Leavenworth Grant Avenue Gate. Military retirees with a valid military ID can enter the Grant Avenue gate close to the Missouri River Bridge, non-military passengers in the same vehicle just show drivers license. Non-military driving a vehicle can stop at the Visitor Control Center, just outside the gate at Sherman Ave. and get a gate pass. Hours are 8-4 PM on Saturday. Phone number is 913 684-3600. Documents needed are a valid picture driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. See links:
https://www.google.com/maps/search/306+Cody+Road,+Fort+Leavenworth,+KS,+66027
https://home.army.mil/leavenworth/index.php/my-fort/all-services/gate-information
Time: Check-in 45 minutes prior to YOUR tee time with a 12:30 PM start for the first tee time. Allow a 45-minute drive from the south KC metro. Tee times are not shotgun they are consecutive 10 minutes apart on Hole #1. See below for your tee time. Adjustments on players and foursomes can be made until 5:00 PM Wednesday, September 22. Golf carts are included in your $40 per person price.
Format: Team scramble. Foursomes all men players drive from the Gold tees (5783 yards, Par 71) best ball is selected for 2nd shot. Each player hits a ball from that spot. Continue this all the way to the green and until the ball is holed. If only three players in a foursome then rotate through all three players to hit the next #4 shot, not just the best player. No mulligans. The worst score on any hole is a bogey. So bogey is your friend. Gentlemen over 65 can use the White Tees. Women can play from their Red tees. (For reference: Blue tees 6,155; Gold 5,783; White 5,369; Red 4,676). Play toward a four-hour round as a goal. Scorecard https://www.golfadvisor.com/courses/6401-trails-west-golf-course#scorecard
Prize: A Traveling Trophy based on the lowest average of all service branch foursomes scores wins. Again low average wins, of all branch foursomes. Service academies alumni societies are pitted against each other. Army West Point is the defending champion.
Cost: $40.00 for each player unless a member. Pay the golf course when you arrive. Fee includes use of the range and a cart. All players please reconfirm to: Bob Culler Navy ‘74: bculler@sbcglobal.net or text 913 488-6319, Matt Blome West Point ’97 blomeml@gmail.com text 706 587-1390 or Greg Shuey Air Force ’68,gshuey@tensortech.com call 913 579-8886. Non-service academy alumni can fill in foursomes as necessary. Try to recruit your service branch if possible.
Lunch: Lunch is not available for purchase at the Trails West Fairway Grille. But there will be a beverage cart with drinks and sandwiches/wraps.
Trophy Presentation: At the conclusion approximately between 5:50-6:10 PM we will present the Commander & (KC) Chiefs trophy to the winner after all scorecards returned to Bob Culler, Matt Blome, and Greg Shuey.
Sept 11, 2021 Football Watch Party Air Force vs Navy in Annapolis
Posted: 9/10/2021
What: Navy Air Force Joint Football Game Watch Party
Where: Coaches Bar & Grill, 9089 W. 135th Street, Overland Park, KS 66221. It is near the Scheels Soccer Complex. We initially may not be in one of the large rooms in the back but by game time we should be able to move. So come early each lunch, be ready for the kickoff.
When: Saturday, September 11, 2021 CBS Special 911 Football Pregame on TV at 2:00 PM, Kickoff at 2:30 PM.
Why: Because Navy will Beat Air Force in Annapolis we most always do.
What to Wear: Something with Navy on it.
Cost: Order food and drinks individually off their menu. See the menu here: www.coach-s.com/food
USNA Alum Monsignor Stu Swetland ’81 Speaking to KC Navy League
Posted: 9/9/2021
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July Greater KC Metro USNA Alumni Chapter Luncheon
Posted: 6/15/2021
SAVE THE DATE July 22, 2021 (4th Thursday in July)
What: Greater KC Metro Chapter Luncheon (first Live Meeting since Covid in early 2020–no meeting in June)
When: July 22, 2021 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: 180 Room at KC Joe’s Barbecue, 11944 South Strang Line Road, Olathe, KC 66062 https://www.the180room.com
Menu: BBQ Buffet including pulled KC Joe’s pork, burnt ends, turkey breast; coleslaw, BBQ beans, potato salad, brownies, iced tea, lemonade, water. Dietary restricted menu available with two week advanced request.
Cost: $26 including tip and tax (pay in advance on-line, details TBD, and will be announced)
Program: No speaker just a catch-up on USNA post Covid activities and future local chapter activities and regular monthly luncheon schedule announcement
RSVP: Email Bob Culler at bob.culler@1974.usna.com
Dinner With WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and Gulf War Heroes June 12 Overland Park
Posted: 6/1/2021
Invitation to Celebrate Our Heroe
Saturday, 12 June 2021 – 1800 – American Legion Post 370
The graduate associations of Air Force Academy, Annapolis, and West Point and F.I.S.H. (Friends in Service of Heroes) invite you to a dinner with heroes honoring some very special guests, veterans of World War II. This year, because our annual celebration at Union Station was cancelled due to COVID, we are holding a combined Founders’ Day, Memorial Day, and D-Day dinner celebration to honor American veterans and the Fallen.
Our special guest speaker will be Col. John Clarke, USAF, who was a POW in the Hanoi Hilton for six years. Also in attendance will be a number of our good friends who are veterans of the Great War, WWII Special videos will also be presented by Sean Winn, producer of Patriot Features.
Featured guest will be artist Kermit Dyer whose military artwork will be on display including the painting of Col. John Clark’s aircraft.
Location: American Legion Post 370, 7500 W. 75h St., Overland Park, KS 66204
Date/Time: Saturday, 12 June 2021, 1800 (6:00 pm) Meet-and-Greet/Cash Bar; 1900 (7:00 pm) Opening ceremony and dinner
Menu:
Brisket, Chicken Breasts, Pork Tenderloin
Salad, Baked Beans, Potatoes Au Grain, Green Beans
Dessert
Beverage
Dress: Business casual (Note: Military veterans are encouraged to wearing their uniforms in honor of our guests)
Cost: $20/plate (taxes and gratuities included)
Reservations: Please make online reservations early but NLT 7 June at: Dinner with Heroes or
(https://web.cvent.com/event/5be6279e-92a8-4268-9af7-5479bc49c184/summary)
This dinner is open to all veterans, supporters of our U.S. Military, and their spouses. Bring a friend and enjoy our first major event in a year.
For information, contact Greg Shuey at: gshuey@tensortech.com or 913-579-8886.
Gregory N. Shuey
President, KC Association of Graduates of the US Air Force Academy
Navy Blue Angels Last Chance for Friday Practice Session Viewing
Posted: 5/25/2021
Feb 29, 2020 USS Kansas City Commissioning Brief by RADM Penfield
Posted: 2/25/2020
Joint Service Academy Leadership Breakfast Feb 29 Hereford House Leawood, KS
When: Saturday, February, 29, 2020
Where: Hereford House, 5001 Town Center Dr, Leawood, KS 66221
Who: All Service Academy Alumni, their spouses, Navy League, AUSA members, Service Academy Parent Clubs members
Time: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Speaker: Retired Rear Admiral Jeff Penfield, USN, will speak about the work of the local Commissioning Committee of the USS Kansas City (LCS-22), which is the Navy’s newest littoral combat ship being commissioned in San Diego, CA on June 20, 2020. Admiral Penfield is the Executive Chairman of the USS Kansas City Commission Committee which is comprised on many top civic and business leaders in Kansas City MO and KS, including mayors and congressman and also five service academy alumni representing all three academies. Admiral Penfield was also the Executive Chairman of the USS Wichita (LCS-13) Commissioning Committee in 2018-2019 and planned the events for celebration of the ship turnover to the US Navy in January 2019 in Mayport, Florida. He was an F-18 pilot during his 34 years of active duty in the Navy and a squadron commander and held many positions of high responsibility in including in test and evaluation of aircraft, acquisition testing of the Super Hornet F-18 (advanced version) aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles, and oversaw operational fleet maintenance. His official Navy biography is here: Rear Admiral Jeff Penfield’s Navy Biography. The Admiral sits on the boards of several civic and veterans organization including the Fisher House and is a member of the Navy League.
Commissioning Committee: The web page for the USS Kansas City Commissioning Committee: https://usskansascity.org Admiral Penfield will also talk about the littoral combat ship, the crew, what the mission of the ship will be, and potential overseas deployment capabilities for the Kansas City. You are going to be amazed at the support (both financially and with community leaders) for the ship. An enduring scholarship fund (six figures) has been set up to support to crew of the USS Kansas City enlisted sailors where they can take on-line courses from local colleges and universities for college credit. The overwhelming majority of our contributions came from corporate sponsorships and local family and philanthropic foundations. The local USNA Alumni Chapter will make a corporate contribution representing all of you. This meeting is to tell the story of the USS Kansas City joining the fleet and make sure you, as local service academy alumni, get the insider story of how a community came together to support the Navy’s newest combat ship. There will be many Kansas Citians attending the public ceremony in San Diego, CA on June 20.
Dress: Business casual or casual (it’s a Saturday)
Cost: $16.00 includes a full buffet breakfast of eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, juice, and coffee. Please RSVP to Bob Culler if attending ASAP: bculler@sbcglobal.net or text 913 488-6319 prior to midday on Wednesday, February 26. Cash or personal check only at the door please, no credit or debit cards.
December 31 Greater KC Liberty Bowl Watch Party, Fox & Hound
Posted: 12/27/2019
Kansas City’s Metro Area Liberty Bowl Watch Party
When: Tuesday, December 31, 2019, from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM (Central), ESPN, Kickoff is at 2:45 PM (Central)
What: Navy Liberty Bowl Watch Party (Navy vs Kansas State)
Where: Fox & Hound Bar + Grill, 10328 Metcalf, Indian Creek Shopping Center, Overland Park, KS 66212. https://www.foxandhound.com The main bar area and two large side rooms with large picture windows looking into the bar can seat 200+.
Who: Naval Academy Alumni Association, Greater Kansas City Metro Chapter, Naval Academy Parents Club, Friends of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, Navy League, Other Service Academy Guests
Dress: Casual: Navy Spirit Wear
Food: Order lunch off the standard Fox & Hound menu. See the web page above. The Fox & Hound may have a special menu with a few popular choices, which will speed up service. Get there early for ordering lunch.
Cost: No charge to get in, but we recommend you arrive very early to get a seat together with your alumni friends and family. The main bar area will not be closed to the public per the Fox & Hound management (Brenda Colebert, Events Coordinator)
Signup: No RSVP necessary
Questions: Navy contact Bob Culler ’74 bob.culler@1974.usna.com (913) 488-6319 (cell)
December 14 Combined Army Navy Watch Party–Location Fox & Hound Metcalf, Overland Park
Posted: 11/14/2019
When: Saturday, December 14, 2019, from 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM (Central), TV Coverage on CBS is at 2:00 PM
What: Combined Army Navy Watch Party At a Sports Bar & Grille in the KC Metro
Where: Fox and Hound Bar and Grill, 10328 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66212
Who: West Point Society of Graduates of Greater Kansas City, West Point Parents Club, Friends of West Point, AUSA, Naval Academy Alumni Association, Greater Kansas City Metro Chapter, Naval Academy Parents Club, Friends of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, Navy League, and American Fallen Warrior Memorial Foundation (AFWMF), and non-Academy affiliated service guests. Family members are cordially invited as well. This is a family friendly event.
Dress: Casually: Army and Navy Spirit Wear
Food: Order Off the standard menu
Cost: No cost for admission.
Signup: Go to this link to register for free and RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kansas-city-fox-hound-army-navy-alumni-watch-party-december-14-2019-tickets-83939586563
Questions: Contact Bob Culler ’74 bob.culler@1974.usna.com
October 19 Service Academy Ring Knocker Golf–Falcon Lakes, Basehor, KS
Posted: 10/8/2019
Kansas City Metro Area Service Academy Alumni Ring Knocker Classic @ Falcon Lakes Basehor, KS https://www.falconlakesgolf.com
When: Saturday, October 19, 2019 (Rescheduled from rainout on September 22)
Where: Falcon Lakes Golf Club, 4605 Clubhouse Drive, Basehor, KS 66007 (913) 724-4653 https://www.falconlakesgolf.com/map-directions Please go to the Falcon Lakes web page and pull up the scorecard for more information on the course. Matt Blome, West Point ’97, is a member and is our host. blomeml@gmail.com (706) 587-1390.
Time: 12:00 PM Check-in with a 1:00 PM sequential start. Arrive earlier to eat lunch there.
Format: Team scramble. Foursomes all players drive from the Blue tees (6564 yards, Par 72) best ball is selected for 2nd shot. Each player hits a ball from that spot. Continue this all the way to the green and until the ball is holed. If only three players in a foursome then rotate through all three players to hit the next #4 shot, not just the best player. No mulligans. The worst score on any hole is a bogey. So bogey is your friend. Gentlemen age 70 can use the Gold Tees (5543 yards, Par 72). Women can play from their Red tees (5167 yards). Play toward a four-hour round as a goal. Prize: A Traveling Trophy based on the lowest average of all service branch foursomes scores wins. Again low average wins, of all foursomes. Service academies alumni societies are pitted against each other.
Course: See the Scorecard https://www.falconlakesgolf.com/golf-course-kansas-city/
Cost: $54.25 includes the military discount, green fees, cart, range balls and tax. Players will pay at the pro shop. Fee includes use of the Range.
Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Falcon Lakes has a very nice Falcon’s Nest Bar and Grill with excellent sandwiches, wraps, salads, and burgers. Suggest you get there early (by about 11:00 am) and dine with fellow academy golfers. For the menu go here https://www.falconlakesgolf.com/barandgrill/
RSVP: Navy Bob Culler bculler@sbcglobal.net | Army Matt Blome blomeml@gmail.com | Air Force Greg Shuey gshuey@tensortech.com by 9 September. Please indicate if you plan on eating lunch or not to ensure adequate staffing. Trophy Presentation: At the conclusion between 5:30-6:00 PM we will present the Commander & (KC) Chiefs trophy to the winner after all scorecards are turned in. See note below on scorecards.
Tee Times- 1:00 PM Air Force #1 1:00 PM Navy #1 1:00 PM Army #1 1:00 PM Air Force #2 1:00 PM Navy #2 1:00 PM Army #2 1:00 PM Air Force #3 1:00 PM Navy #3 1:00 PM Army #3 1:00 PM Navy #4 1:00 PM Army #4
Questions call or email Bob Culler bculler@sbcglobal.net or text 913 488-6319.
Updated on 10/09/2019
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