Summer 2014 info!

Mike Jensen

12035 Milam Road

Colorado Springs, CO 80908

1-719-338-3570

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

Bob Perry out recruiting deals in Old Colorado City and gets recruited himself

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

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. 

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!

??s contact USAFA1984@gmail.com


SIGN UP HERE!

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. 

Colorado Springs Marriott $129 (includes breakfast buffet)

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 (near Woodmen & I-25) $79/nt

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 15275 Struthers Road · Colorado Springs, CO 80921   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.  

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