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Service Academy Picnic Includes USNA Alumni and Parents Club
Posted: 8/22/2018
- Academy Candidates: We are inviting candidates for all the service academies to come and meet graduates and liaison officers so they can get a chance to talk in person to officers who have been there and done that. Many grads don’t get many chances to talk to much less mentor students who are interested in attending a service academy. Your participation is important so these young folks have an opportunity to talk to grads who served in different career paths. (After doing this as a liaison officer for 15 years, I can attest to the importance of giving these young people the big picture as well as the career benefits of serving in our military.) One other point: Parents of candidates are often clueless about the academies and, in particular, about military careers. Sadly, too many have distorted views of military service and fail to understand the benefits of being an academy graduate. Your participation in this event is important in showing parents these benefits and allaying their fears.
- Liaison Officers: This is an opportunity for liaison officers from the service academies to meet and talk to a number of candidates at one time, especially those who may only be applying to one service school but who need to understand the value in applying to more than one. It is also a good opportunity to network with local grads and parents from the parents’ clubs who might have leads on potential candidates not yet in the system.
- Parents Club Members: Our three associations always try to arrange events so that the parents clubs can be involved. This particular event is a great opportunity for you to meet potentially new members and to provide some great information on your cadets’ experiences, activities, and successes. As you probably remember, parents uninformed about the military and the academies have self-concocted misperceptions. This is a great opportunity to help them understand the benefits the academies offer to their children.
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Distinguished Guests: While it is too early to tell, we are inviting some of our good friends who are World War II veterans that have graciously graced our past events. These folks are real treasures and are fun to meet and talk to. Invitations are also going out to some of our political leaders who are the sources of appointments to candidates.
- Location: KCWineCo is an Academy grad-owned winery at 13875 S. Gardner Rd, Olathe, KS 66061 (web: kcwineco.com) (Take 135th St west to Gardner Rd and go 1/4 mile south. Note: There are two entrances. Take the second (south) entrance and follow it back to the large building past the pond. If you mistakenly take the north entrance, go through the parking lot all the way to the south.)
- Date/Time: Saturday, 8 September at 1200
- Venue: Depending upon the weather and heat, we may be outside under the picnic tents or inside in their new private hall. If not, or for those who prefer the A/C, we have been given the use of the new event pavilion just opened up by the winery.
- Food/Beverages: Bring your own picnic and preferred drinks. However, KCWineCo will have a bartender for us and their entire line of wines available for purchase. They will also provide soft drinks.
- Games: This portion of the winery has a lot of yard games for those wanting to challenge their sister service academies, or their own children – and by the way, the younger ones are invited too. Any one wishing to organize some competitions are more than welcome to do so.
Gregory N. Shuey, Lt. Col., USAF (Ret)
Blue Angels Practice on August 24, PM in St Joesph, MO (Rosecrans Field)
Posted: 8/16/2018
If anybody is interested in going up to St. Joseph, MO on Friday August 24 and viewing a Blue Angels practice that afternoon starting at 2:00-3:00 PM here is how you can get in to Rosecrans Field. The public performances are that weekend on August 25-26 at the same airfield.
You must do the following to get your name in the RSVP pool, as there is security you must pass through to get in the gate.
- Email the Navy League President, Captain Dick Scharff USN, Ret. directly at navyusn1@gmail.com before 8:00 PM on August 16 and tell him your name, USNA Alumni Class, and the number of people in your party going. Your friends and family can get in with your in person escort.
The gates open at 12:00 noon on Friday, August 24. It is a practice session and will not include all aircraft and maneuvers. The Blue Angels will not likely start their practice session until 2:00 to 3:00 PM. Enter the gate to the military airfield at the St. Joesph public airport. The gate is located on the South of the Main Runway 19-35. Again it is Rosencrans Field, which is a training facility for entire C-130 military community–Air Nation Guard, US Air Force, and foreign countries military.
To get into the base you must have one of these: Name, Military ID or former Military papers, Membership in these organizations (Association of Naval Aviation, Navy League, Ft Leavenworth, etc.). You will need a drivers license or a picture ID card.
Parking is on the South part of the base close to the flight line. Golf carts will be available to help those who can’t walk. Seating will be available and water and food for purchase. There is a covered area for the group via Navy League. Restrooms will be Porta-Potties.
Host military org is: 139th Airlift Wing of the Missouri National Guard. Col Byron Newell, is Commander of the Missouri Air Nation Guard, a former Naval Aviator and who is a USNA Alumni.
August 15 Luncheon at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Overland Park
Posted: 8/7/2018
Lunch is an informal get together for those who can make it. Arrive at 11:30. No speaker and we order individually off the menu. Discussion of Blue Angel practice session on Friday August 24 in St. Joseph, Fall NAVY football watch parties, new Navy ship USS Kansas City (LCS-22) Commissioning Committee, and other topics of interest. Please RSVP to Bob Culler bob.culler@1974.usna.com by Monday, August 13. Also posted on USNA Kansas City Alumni Facebook page.
It was a great turnout on August 15. The following 12 alumni and one USMA alumni (“behind enemy lines”) attended, and the food was excellent so Maggiano’s Little Italy has passed the Navy wardroom taste test:
Col. Dick Stevens USAF Ret. USNA ’53 (oldest alumni), his son-in-law Col. Kevin Benson USA Ret, USMA ’77, John O’Neal ’65, David Whitman ’71, George Flynn ’71, Jack Rush ’73, Kyle Martin ’74, Bob Culler ’74, Jim Fee ’78, George Jackson ’79, Bryan Didier ’91, Tom Strenge ’97, and Vic Hurlbert ’10 (youngest alumni).
We talked about watch parties in the Fall 2018 for games Memphis, Air Force, and Army. Also the potential of a joint Army-Navy watch party at a nice venue such as Sporting Park in KCK or the WWI Museum, or similar venue that can host 125-150 people. Also talked about the Blue Angels being in St. Joseph, MO for a practice session on Friday, August 24, at Rosecrans Field in St. Joe. We also discussed the USS Kansas City (LCS-22) Commissioning Committee and projected christening/launch in Mobile, AL on September 22. We are going to pursue nice plastic engraved name tags for all paid chapter members, those who have paid their $25 annual dues. We noted the 2018 Navy football schedule looks a little tougher than Army’s lighter one and ESPN agrees. Vic Hurlbert ’10, Chapter VP, was congratulated for being elected county auditor for Clay County, Missouri.
July 7 Service Academy Golf, Ring Knocker Classic Ft Leavenworth
Posted: 6/21/2018
The winning West Point golfers with the Commander and (KC) Chiefs trophy. The guy on the left is the great grandson of President and General Dwight Eisenhower, Merrill Atwater.
Navy golfers L to R: Bill Dorrance, Knute Rosche, Chris Brown (LtCol ARMY/Naval War College), Joe Spencer ’92, Bob Culler ’74, David Martisak, Scott Porter ’81, Larry Baker, Eric Carlson ’74, Jackson Porter, Dan Prather ’92.
Kansas City Metro Area Service Academy Alumni Ring Knocker Classic
@ Trails West Golf Course, Ft. Leavenworth
When: Saturday, July 7, 2018
Where: Trails West Golf Club, 306 Cody Road, Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027, phone number: 913-651-7176.
The winning tabulation was the average of all service academy alumni foursomes scores: It was very close!
Army -4.5 to par
Air Force -4.0 to par
Navy -3.66 to par
https://leavenworth.armymwr.com/programs/trails-west-golf-course Please allow 45 minutes to an hour driving time from the Kansas City metro. This is the Ft. Leavenworth post golf course. Army is the host.
Time: 7:15 AM Check-In, 8:00 AM 1stTee Time, Shotgun Start (if 9 foursomes or less)
Format: Team scramble. Foursomes all players drive from the GoldMiddle Tees (5783 yards, Par 71) best ball is selected for 2ndshot. Each player hits a ball from the spot of the selected drive. Best ball is selected and all players hit a shot 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 #4 shot, not just the best player. No mulligans. The worst score on any hole is a bogey. So bogey is your friend.Ladies can use White Tees(5369 yards). Play toward a four hour round if possible.
Prize: ATraveling Trophy based on the average of the low gross wins. The average of all foursomes from Army, Navy, and Air Force will determine who wins the cup. It is a team game. Service academies alumni societies are pitted against each other. Month and year will be engraved on the trophy. Winner’s alumni president keeps trophy on display until the next outing. Army currently owns the trophy.
Cost: $35 includes the military discount. For 0-3 military or retiree and below cost is $29.
Cost includes green fee, cart fee. Pay at the Pro Shop upon arrival, 45 min before the tee time.
Lunch: We will provide a continental breakfast of coffee, juice, bagels, and doughnuts before tee off. Get there early. Lunch is not provided.
Trophy Presentation: At the conclusion between 12:00-12:30 PM we will present the Commander & (KC) Chiefs trophy to the winner after all scorecards are turned in. The CIC trophy has a USNA, USMA, and USAFA side, where the winning dates are engraved. Winner keeps trophy until the next competition.
Contact: Bob Culler bculler@sbcglobal.net if you want to play or call 913 488-6319
June 14 Ceremony at Korean War Memorial 9:30 AM
Posted: 5/30/2018
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FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY
The Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial Committee
Observance of National Flag Day
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Patriotic Music begins at 9:30 am, Ceremony at 10:00 am
at the Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial
Washington Square Park, Pershing and Main Streets, Kansas City, MO
Jamie Fraser-Loria, Captain, USN, Keynote Speaker
Mark Alford, WDAF Fox 4, Master of Ceremonies
The American Legion Band, Heather Pickett Conducting
Korean Choir of Greater Kansas City
Parking in the west lots of the Liberty Memorial
Military Vehicle Display by Kansas City Military Collectors Club
Flag drop off at area Dignity Memorial Providers of Kansas City
American Legion Posts in Greater Kansas City
www.mokoreanwarmemorial.org
Follow us on Facebook: @MKWVM
May 24, 2018 American Flag Planting for Memorial Day
Posted: 5/16/2018
Kansas City Alumni here is a civic project we can get behind. Our own K.C. chapter Treasurer, CDR Jack Rush USNA ’73 is the Executive Director of the American Fallen Warrior Memorial Foundation. I will be there and hope to see you there too wearing Navy/Marine Corps gear. Bob Culler ’74 K.C. Chapter President__________________________________________________________________Flag Planting for our Memorial Day 8000 flag display will commence at 0900 24 May 2018 at the Schlitterbahn parking lot, in Kansas City, KS, weather permitting. If it is raining that morning we might opt for afternoon or morning of the 25th. I know that Thursday works better for Home Depot Volunteers so we will try to get as much done Thursday as possible. A lot of schools are still in session on the 24th so I have not been able to rally many youth this year. If you know of any youth groups that might be available please share. Last year we had about 35 volunteers and knocked it out in about 3 and a half hours.Mike and I will be out on the 23rd laying out the lines and grids to help things go smoothly on the 24th and could probable use one more volunteer that day if you have time or know someone who does have them reach-out to me.Thanks, In advance for your support.Plan is to remove the flags and store salvageable flags on the 29th in the morning. Please have volunteers indicate if they would be available one or both events.Thanks,
Jack Rush USNA ’73
Executive DirectorAmerican Fallen Warriors Memorial Foundation913.219.7460
May 27, 2018 Memorial Weekend K C Symphony Concert & Dinner
Posted: 5/8/2018
- Brigadier General Kristen E. Goodwin, Commandant of the Air Force Academy, as our guest speaker (Note: Gen. Goodwin is the senior officer during the Symphony’s Patriotic Salute to the Armed Forces)
- Debbie Austin, President, North East Chapter, American Gold Star Mothers
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WW II veterans as our honored guests
- Special video presentations by Sean Winn, Producer of Patriotic Productions
Choice of one:
FILET MIGNON | grilled 5 oz. cut, roasted garlic whipped potatoes, baby green beans and Cognac demi-glace
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST | roasted Yukon gold potatoes, baby green beans and whiskey-bacon marmalade
SALMON | French red rice, Brussels sprouts and citrus beurre blanc
CRÈME BRÛLÉE with fresh berries
COFFEE AND ICED TEA
Cash Bar will be open, before and during dinner
Please note that due to very limited space in the Belvedere Private Dining room, early reservations are highly recommended and will be restricted to members of the three military service academies associations of graduates up until Saturday, 12 May. After that, reservations will be open to other military service members, veterans, Parents’ club members and their spouses. Cancellation deadline for refunds is 23 May. Those wishing to attend after reservations are full may contact Greg Shuey below to be put on a waiting list.
Donations: Those wishing to honor our WWII veterans with a donation towards their dinner may do so upon registration.
Questions: Contact Greg Shuey at: gshuey@tensortech.com or 913-894-8887. Navy please contact Bob Culler USNA Kansas City Alumni Chapter President bculler@sbcglobal.net. 913 488-6319 mobile phone.
Very Important Dinner Reservations: Reservations should be made at http://www.cvent.com/d/ggq1sf and should be prepaid with a credit card. $65 per plate.
Gregory N. Shuey, Lt. Col., USAF (Ret)
April 22 Joint Service Academy Dinner–Hereford House, Leawood
Posted: 4/6/2018
- A short history of the Air Force Academy in honor of its founding on 1 April 1954
- A great presentation of the history of the American Flag presented by the Heroes of ’76, National Sojourners Association, Chapter 154, Ft. Leavenworth
- Video presentation of and personal comments by PFC John Roberts, WWII veteran of the 101st Airborne, who parachuted into the famous Market Garden operation and then fought in the Battle of the Bulge
Twin Medallions | Twin 4oz. bacon-wrapped medallions, hickory grilled
Hickory Grilled Chicken | Twin boneless chicken breasts hickory grilled and served with shallot demi-glace
North Atlantic Cod | Topped with bread crumbs and baked to a golden brown, drizzled with beurre blanc sauce
All dinners served with Hereford house salad, roll, green beans, whipped mashed potatoes, coffee and iced tea
Cash Bar will be open before and during dinner
Cost: $35/plate (taxes and gratuities included)
Reservations:
Reservations should be made at http://www.cvent.com/d/bgqj3h. We recommend making reservations at the earliest for guaranteed seating.
Please note that this is a joint service academies event to which graduates of all the service academies, parents of service academy cadets and graduates, military veterans, supporters of the military and guests are all invited. We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating our military’s and country’s histories.
April 12 Free Tickets USAF Academy Band in Lawrence, KS on KU Campus
Posted: 4/4/2018
Ed Chapline ’48 Last Call, March 15, 2018
Posted: 3/29/2018
The memorial service for Edwin M. Chapline ’48 will be on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Christ Church Anglican in Overland Park, KS at 3:00 PM. Since Ed was a very active member of our chapter there will be quite a few USNA alumni attending his memorial service.
Ed served on the battleship USS Missouri BB-63 and was designated a Naval Aviator in 1952 and flew in VS-38 ASW Squadron during his 10 year Navy career, which ended in 1958 as a Navy Reservist. He was a Korean War veteran.
Ed was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association President’s Circle since its inception in 1995 and also was a member of the Roberts Means Thompson Society for his philanthropy to the Naval Academy Foundation. He regularly attended Navy football games home and away including many Army-Navy games.
See the attached obituary for details on the Memorial Service and more about Ed’s career and family.
Obituary Edwin M Chapline KC Star 032818
His obituary was in the Kansas City Star on Wednesday, March 28, 2018.
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