Saturday, November 29, 2014

BLUE Saturday!

In celebration of the football team's bowl bound 9-3 season, you have this weekend to order some class merchandise.  The store will close on Monday, so put your orders in now!

For the embroidered gear: http://stores.inksoft.com/USAFA_Class_of_1984/Home

For the reunion poster:  http://www.overtimesportsgraphics.com/id39.html

For those that have already ordered, the orders will be processed and shipped in the next 14 days.  Thanks for your patience. I am sorry for not making that clear.

Next up, for those in the Colorado Springs area, the Rampart Chapter is having its party on December 12 at Jack Quinns.  We already have a great group going, so if you want any more info, send me an email at USAFA1984@gmail.com

Get ready for the Bowl game!

JENS







 



 
 




 

 
 
 



 
 
 

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Friday Football Luncheon

Friday Football Luncheon in the Falcon Stadium Pressbox Provided by Tucanos - Get your lunch plans on the calendar for this Friday as the Air Force Football Luncheon returns to Falcon Stadium!  Get the inside information on this Saturday's game plan against Navy, enter for a bunch of door prizes and enjoy a Tucanos feast featuring the following menu items:  Turkey Wrapped in Bacon, Garlic Parmesan Sirloin, Roasted Pineapple, Dry Rub Chicken Thigh, Mashed Potatoes, Herb Pasta Salad, Mixed Green Salad, Rolls, Assorted Desserts and Tucanos famous Lemonade.  It's a good one and all for just $10 a plate.  Doors open at 11 am.   

If you are going, let me know and we can sit together. 

usafa1984@gmail.com

Sunday, September 28, 2014

USAFA 1984 30th Class Reunion

USAFA 1984 30th Class Reunion
October 1-5, 2014

Schedule of Events
Please send in any questions/ideas to usafa1984@gmail.com


Wednesday, October 1, 2014

1700-2000                       No-host social                                                            Marriott 
1800-2200.                       Local Restaurants available for Dinners


Thursday, October 2, 2014

1130                              Women's Lunch                                          Margarita @Pine Creek
1130-1300                       Pre-Golf Lunch                                                   Eisenhower GC
1300                               Shotgun Start Blue Course                                      Eisenhower GC
1800-2400                       Class Social (Heavy hors d'oeuvres)                         Marriott Hotel


Friday, October 3, 2014

1000-1600                       Cadet Open House (Badges Mandatory)                       Cadet Area
1000-1200                       Prep School Open House                                            Prep School
1330-1500                       Senior Staff Briefings                                                 Fairchild Hall F-1
1645-1730                       Memorial Ceremony                                                   Cadet Chapel
1900-2400                       Class Dinner                                                              Marriott


Saturday, October 4, 2014
1030                                 Tailgate                                                                    Falcon Stadium
1330                                 USAFA vs USNA                                                      Falcon Stadium
1800                                 Squadron Activities                                                   TBD
1900                                 Jewish Yom Kippur                                                   Cadet Chapel


Sunday, October 5, 2014

1000                                Catholic Sunday Mass                                                Cadet Chapel
1000                                  Protestant Service                                                     Cadet Chapel







Friday, September 26, 2014

Tour Rick Broome's home/studio

Our class print artist, Rick Broome, and his wife, Billie, have graciously offered tours of their home studio during our reunion. 

If you have not had an opportunity to visit the studio, you really are in for a treat. 

When you visit, please make sure you do not block any of the neighbors driveways, and give Rick a call to coordinate.

For more info :  http://rickbroome.com/

Info on WWII National Aviation Museum

The museum is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 0945. When coordinated in advance guided tours are given at 10, noon and 2pm. For more info please click here: http://www.worldwariiaviation.org/index.php

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Women's Luncheon at Margarita at Pine Creek 1130 10/2/2014 link

Women's luncheon 1130 Thursday, October 2, 2014 www.margaritaatpinecreek.com

Women's Events Update

Women's Events Update

Ladies,
   The luncheon on Thursday is at 11:30 (from 11:00) at the Margarita at Pine Creek--right behind Old Chicago's off Woodmen.  This is a no-host event so just show up and they'll take care of you.  Breakfast at the Marriott is also no-host--starts at 8:00 on Friday.

Bob

NO PAPER TICKETS NEEDED FROM EVENTBRITE!

We will have a check in list for all who have paid for events.  Your reunion badge will serve to show you have registered. We will have a registration package pick up at the hotel Wednesday from 12-6. Golfers will get their package at the course on Thursday. We will also have packages available at the hotel from 4pm through 8:30 pm on Thursday.

Friday pickups at the hotel will happen from 8am - 3pm.  I will be staying at the hotel, and if there is a problem, you can pick up after hours with me. 

Jens

Monday, September 15, 2014

Merchandise

COOL MERCH!

This is a real quality 24x36 photograph print!





Pre-orders:

Limited Edition 24" x 36" poster printed on Premium Photo Paper $50.00 each

24" x 28" Removable Wall Graphic of Class of 1984 Crest $40.00 each.

Orders place and paid for by Sept 22, 2014 can be picked up at reunion. 

At the event:

Limited Edition 24" x 36" poster printed on Premium Photo Paper $60.00 each plus shipping

24" x 28" Removable Wall Graphic of Class of 1984 Crest $50.00 each plus shipping.

Orders placed at the event will be shipped via USPS to address provided.

*Colorado residents will be charged applicable sales tax.


We will have prints on display at the reunion.

As far as shirts and jackets go. We are working on colors, but you can check out these right now.

Orders will be deliverrd to Marriott

http://stores.inksoft.com/USAFA_Class_of_1984/Home

For personalized jerseys:  

http://shop.goairforcefalcons.com/COLLEGE_Air_Force_Falcons_Jerseys

If there is other monogrammed items you would like, please let us know and we can get quotes.




Monday, August 18, 2014

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Summer 2014 info!

Mike Jensen
12035 Milam Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
www.usafa84.com
@USAFA84

If this edition of Checkpoints arrives when I think it will, and you have not signed up for the reunion yet, it really is crunch time! We would love to see you! There has been an overwhelming response to our 30th reunion.  I know of six hotels that are housing us, the local restaurants have been prepping for arrival, and the weather will be perfect and we will SINK NAVY!

However, if you cannot attend this years reunion, would you please send in some old cadet photographs ASAP?   You can also send a story, or an update for next Checkpoints.  

Johnny Weigand sent a couple of great photos from his retirement ceremony. Generals Gould and Loh were there. Congratulations on a great career!  I know we had several more retirements this year, so please send in a few words and pictures, if you have some to share. 


For the latest, go to www.usafa84.com, follow @USAFA and @USAFA84, or you can call anytime.

Thanks for all you do! Hope to see you soon! Jens

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Direct Link for Reunion Sign Up!

3 weeks to go! 

Making it easy! Direct link to sign up is right here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/usafa-1984-reunion-events-registration-11920036149?aff=eiosprexshreclip&ref=eiosprexshreclip

Monday, July 21, 2014

Interest counts

If you have any interest in the following, we can make it happen! 

Tour of artist Rick Broome's studio: 

An interest count to take a tour of the man who created the class of 1984 print, is a great friend of the class, and who's studio houses a 727 aircraft. Located near the Broadmoor, Rick and Billie have graciously offered to open their home to our class. Rick has a spectacular display of aviation art and models which may be purchased. The studio is maintained through sales and donations. Whether you are attending alone, or bringing your family, this is a special opportunity. 

Tour of the World War II aviation Museum in Colorado Springs:

And interest count in going to the World War II aviation Museum at the Colorado Springs Airport. We will have a group rate for tickets based on interest count. (About $10). 

Women's hike (Friday Morning)

Wake up and go for a hike up Stanley Canyon (or other local trail) or hike the Air Force Academy.  Approximately a 3 mile hike round trip to enjoy all the beauty and scenery during our reunion. 

Orientation rides with the Aero Club

An interest count for 30 minute orientation rides to tour the Front Range with the USAFA Aero Club. We will have a plane dedicated for our class during the reunion. (Still working on a C172 flyby for the game :)

Sunday Brunch at the Falcon Club, etal

Enjoy brunch at the Falcon Club (formerly the Officer's Club), the Broadmoor or one of the local restaurants. 

Sunday afternoon golf @ Eisenhower

There are a limited number of tee times at Eisenhower available on Sunday. Let us know if you have any interest. 



Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Sign up for our reunion!

USAFA 1984 - Reunion Events

Wednesday, October 1, 2014 7:00 PM thru Sunday, October 5, 2014

United States Air Force Academy
U.S. Air Force Academy, CO, 80840

WHEN YOU SIGN UP, you will be asked to register for each event. YOU WILL MAKE IT EASIER BY COPYING THE PREVIOUS INFORMATION SO YOU ONLY HAVE TO TYPE IT IN ONCE. 

DO NOT PRINT TICKETS. WE HAVE THE TABULATION, so please do not waste your time

The response is tremendous. Make sure you attend!


Sunday, June 15, 2014

Reunion Hotel Information, phone numbers and links

Hotel Information, phone numbers and links


Event center:  Colorado Springs Marriott:  $129/nt includes breakfast buffet

Some rooms have open up at the Marriott. A wait list is available. When you use the link below,  you will be directed to the property's home page with the rate code already entered in the appropriate field to quickly make your room reservations. 

You may also call their 24 hour reservations line at 1-800-932-2151 to speak to someone directly. Just ask for the USAFA Class of '84 rate. 



Fairfield Inn: 7085 Commerce Center Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80919

This hotel is close, and because of rate, may be sold out, especially for Friday night




Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 15275 Struthers Road · Colorado Springs, CO 8092  719-488-4644

About 18 rooms are still available here

Fairfield USAFA ($99/nt)

Hyatt House:  5805 Delmonico Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80919 719-268-9990

We just secured this hotel.  

Hyatt House (rooms and suites from $99 to $119)


We are procuring a couple of drivers to help run classmates and their families between the locations.  




Wednesday, June 4, 2014

1984 Reunion Events Schedule

USAFA 1984 30th Class Reunion
October 1-5, 2014

Schedule of Events
Please send in any questions/ideas to usafa1984@gmail.com


Wednesday, October 1, 2014

1700-2000                       No-host social                                                            Marriott 
1800-2200.                       Local Restaurants available for Dinners


Thursday, October 2, 2014

1130                           Women's Lunch                                          Margarita @Pine Creek
1130-1300                       Pre-Golf Lunch                                                   Eisenhower GC
1300                               Shotgun Start Blue Course                                      Eisenhower GC
1800-2400                       Class Social (Heavy hors d'oeuvres)                         Marriott Hotel


Friday, October 3, 2014

1000-1600                       Cadet Open House (Badges Mandatory)                       Cadet Area
1000-1200                       Prep School Open House                                            Prep School
1330-1500                       Senior Staff Briefings                                                 Fairchild Hall F-1
1645-1730                       Memorial Ceremony                                                   Cadet Chapel
1900-2400                       Class Dinner                                                              Marriott


Saturday, October 4, 2014
1030                                 Tailgate                                                                    Falcon Stadium
1330                                 USAFA vs USNA                                                      Falcon Stadium
1800                                 Squadron Activities                                                   TBD
1900                                 Jewish Yom Kippur                                                   Cadet Chapel


Sunday, October 5, 2014

1000                                Catholic Sunday Mass                                                Cadet Chapel
1000                                  Protestant Service                                                     Cadet Chapel








Monday, June 2, 2014

Tribute to our fallen classmates

 In memory of our classmates who have passed, we are looking for any stories, pictures you want to provide.  Please feel free to send them to usafa1984@gmail.com  


    Mr Jeffrey Abromaitis

     CS-13, Deceased on March 26, 1984

1st Lt Christopher Bole
CS-26, Deceased on October 13, 1986

Capt (Ret) Paul Ciesco
CS-35, Deceased on October 22, 1999

1st Lt Ralph Cyr
CS-06, Deceased on October 9, 1986

2d Lt William Eberz
CS-31, Deceased on April 2, 1986

Capt James Evans
CS-22, Deceased on January 25, 2005
Capt Michael Frederickson
CS-21, Deceased on November 15, 1988

1st Lt David Gordon
CS-25, Deceased on May 29, 1986

Capt Byron Greer
CS-34, Deceased on December 6, 1992

1st Lt Stuart Harley
CS-09, Deceased on March 27, 1987

Ms Robin (Johnson) Herklotz
CS-18, Deceased on June 13, 2013

Maj Eric Herup
CS-14, Deceased on April 15, 2000

Mr Prince Hill 
CS-28, Deceased on October 26, 1983

Lt Col James Howard 
CS-14, Deceased on July 25, 2006

Lt Col (Ret) Dillon McFarland
CS-09, Deceased on November 13, 2002

Mr Jon Mounts
CS-06, Deceased on August 19, 1992

1st Lt William Rogers
CS-03, Deceased on May 20, 1987

Col Brian Simpson
CS-30, Deceased on January 23, 2006

2d Lt Martin Skinner
CS-34, Deceased on November 22, 1985

Capt Brian Termont
CS-01, Deceased on January 21, 1997
2d Lt Michael Trujillo
CS-05,  Deceased on March 30, 1986
Mr Steven Walters
CS-33, Deceased on January 29, 1997
Capt Carlton Wickliffe
CS-30, Deceased on July 17, 1993
1st Lt Daniel Williams
CS-36, Deceased on January 8, 1987
Capt (Ret) James Zampacorta
CS-25, Deceased on October 4, 2013

Monday, May 26, 2014

Jorge's Sombrero Restaurant in Pueblo

Bob Perry and Mike Jensen enjoying a couple of margaritas at the President's table before relaxing on Bob's sailing vessel,
the Even Keeled 

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Bob Perry, Lori and John

The Perry's enjoying a pregame meal at Thunder & Buttons II before USAFA Hoops took on Colorado State. 


The skiing Wilsons

Tom and Tommy Wilson on top of Peak7 at Breckenridge