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The Committee met on May 1st and a newsletter was
distributed shortly thereafter to all on the mailing list. If you did not
receive your copy, it is available for download at: www.brownmilitaryacademy.com/forms/bmanewsletter-1005.pdf The complexity of the newsletters with unique spacing and unusual image insertion methods make it impossible to just load on the web site so I hope those of you who want a copy can deal with downloading the file and using Adobe Actobat Reader to view it. thanks, Doug
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BMA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION REUNION COMMITTEE MEETING – OCTOBER 3, 2009 The meeting was called to order by our new Reunion Chairman for 2011, Bob Downs ’61. The following were in attendance: Dick Luebben ’41 Roy Zukerman ‘50 Al Owings ’44 and Marge Howard Nelson ’55 and Margaret Arnie Kachok ’49 Bob Downs ’61, Chairman Anton Felando ’50 Bart Hilliard ‘61 Harry Heffner ’50 and Marie Gary Moore ‘63 Ron Schloss ‘50JC and Dotti Richard Parker ’64 and Judy
Those unable to attend the meeting but who noted they wish to serve on the Committee are as follows: Kathleen Judy (Ken ’43), Earl Welliver ’53, Bob Ault ’56 and Lily, and John Barnett ’56 and Sue The meeting was called to order by Bob Downs and a blessing on the food was given by Dick Luebben. It was noted we were glad to have Dick with us after a long absence as well as Al and Marge Owings, Al having had a good recovery following a stroke. Roy Zukerman noted he was the newest grandfather-in-law. His grandson is currently serving in Iraq. Bob officially declared the 2011 Reunion will honor the 60th Class Reunion for the classes of 1950-51-52 and the 50th Class Reunion for the classes of 1960-61-62. We will concentrate on increasing attendees from these years. Bob then called on Howard Nelson who reported on the 2009 Reunion which was well received and enjoyed by all. He did note attendance only increased by a few people over the 2007 Reunion. It is believed much has to do with the cost due to the economy. Howard also thanked Gary Moore for holding down the Welcome Table for much of the event. He further noted that Art Ruiz thanked us for the Charity Event we held which produced $700 for the Riverside VETS. Costs of the auction were covered by Frank “Skip” and Penny Brown ’64 and Judy Parker held the auction. We had new attendees at the Reunion and Howard noted they “want to come back”. Howard thanked the Parkers and Mitch and Janice Lewis ’66 for their assistance with the Reunion, Mitch providing the bagpipe music. Bob Downs then noted that Don Glennie had attended the 2007 Reunion for the first time and passed away two weeks later. Don’s wife told Bob that he couldn’t talk about anything else following the reunion. We may obtain some of his memorabilia. Bob will also talk to Jim Kirmse’s wife regarding his memorabilia. Richard Parker then gave us the Treasurer’s report noting our balance is $3,480.00 which is a good start for this term. We also have Forever Postage Stamps still on hand. We received donations from Kathleen Judy (Ken ’43) and Randy Wood III ’63. Dotti Schloss then reported on the Newsletter thanking Richard and Judy Parker for handling the mailing which entails obtaining the envelopes and Newsletter, placing the labels, stamping the envelopes, and folding and stuffing the Newsletter. A big job off Dotti’s shoulders and she is appreciative. She also reported for Doug Halbert regarding updating factual information and passing on any new prospects to him so they can be added to the mailing list. She reminded everyone to take a look at our website to see the great updates Doug has done. He provides us with many hours of support. OLD BUSINESS - Bob then reported on Golf Shirts with the BMA logo (one of which he was wearing). He has found a reduced price of $25 for a golf shirt with collar and embroidery. Gary Moore suggested we offer the shirts for sale telling about them in the Newsletter and then offering them on the 2011 Reunion Registration Form. That way they can be given to those attending the Reunion in their packet and those not attending can be mailed. Everyone liked this idea and we will proceed. NEW BUSINESS - Bob noted he wishes to form Committees. He is looking for cadets to work on finding classmates and updating our information on them. Bob will handle the classes of ’60-’61, Don Hanson ’62 and ’65, Gary Moore ’63, Richard Parker ’64 and Mitch Lewis ’66. He needs others to volunteer for all other years, both San Diego and Glendora. He then proposed that Judy Parker chair the “Site Selection Committee”. So moved by Dotti and seconded by Ron Schloss. Judy then reported she had some thoughts about selecting a site and reducing costs. She noted we could have a daytime event ending in the late afternoon so there wouldn’t be night driving to worry about and thus eliminating an expensive dinner. She also advised hotel prices are up on the weekends, but much less during the week. After discussion, the Committee liked the idea of a Sunday arrival with the main event on Monday thereby people wanting to make a vacation could still travel on the weekend and stay over. It was decided we should send out a SURVEY with the next Newsletter asking for opinions on these ideas and others providing a return postcard with the results. The Committee further discussed the possibilities of going to Nico Saad’s San Nicholas Hotel or to a Casino property. While offering great activities, travel was of concern since people arrive on three different days and gathering places just for our group such as the DoubleTree bar area, may not be offered at Casinos. Judy will review these ideas. Bob Downs then reported he would be asking Skip Brown if he would head up golf at the next Reunion. Skip has had a good turnout on his efforts before. Bob also discussed having wives activities and another charity event. These were well received. Roy Zukerman moved the meeting be adjourned; seconded by Gary Moore. Respectfully submitted, Dotti Schloss
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BMA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION REUNION COMMITTEE TO MEET…
SATURDAY OCTOBER 3,
2009
Marie Callender's -160 E.
Rincon Street, Corona Turn right to Marie Callender's All Alumni and their wives are welcome!!I
Contact Ron and Dotti Schloss to make your reservation It is very important that you place your reservation for lunch as the room we have reserved has limited space. We will need to request a different room if we have a significant response. Thanks.
BOB DOWNS '61, OUR NEW BMA REUNION CHAIRMAN
LOOKS FORWARD TO SEEING MORE GLENDORA AND COME AND SHARE IN THE REST OF THE PLANNING.
If you have never attended one of our meetings and have
questions, feel free to contact WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU OCTOBER 3RD.
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For those of you interested in looking at the Glendora brochure submitted
by Bill Rogers and scanned on August 29th, Please click on the link below to
download it to your machine (it takes about 2.5 minutes on a fast connection)
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BMA NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2009 2009 REUNION REFLECTIONS/PHOTO EDITION OUTGOING CHAIRMAN'S REPORT - Reunion 2009 Howard Nelson '55
Now that the '09 BMA Reunion is over, we can start looking forward to the 2011 one. I would like to thank Penny and Skip Brown '64 and also Bart Hilliard '61 for their donations to the 50/50 charitable drawing. We were able to donate $700 to the U.S. Vets at March Base in Riverside, CA. Thanks to everyone who helped put together our Reunion at the DoubieTree Hilton in San Diego. It takes a lot of people to make this happen. It was great seeing everyone who attended, especially the new faces and we had several of those. We hope to see you all in two years. INCOMING CHAIRMAN'S REPORT - Reunion 2011 Bob Downs '61 Pm extremely honored to take over the reins from Howard Nelson, who, by the way, did an excellent job in heading our Alumni Association for the last two years. The BMA Reunion in San Diego was probably one of the more difficult ones due to the economic conditions we all find ourselves in at this time. Attendance seemed to be down a little but the enthusiasm of those who came from all over the United States more than made up for it. The meetings were well attended, as was the Memorial Service at the old school location in Pacific Beach. Finally, the evening session was thoroughly enjoyed by all THANKS HOWARD!!!
I've been doing a lot of thinking and my main goals for this two-year term are as follows: -1. Increase attendance of the Glendora Cadets.
California, and Ensenada, Mexico (at Nice Saad's '56 lovely hotel, The San Nicolas. Gary Moore '63 and I combined our efforts to produce detailed rosters. I have now assigned some projects to a few cadets to update these cadet rosters (get updated addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses) and to try to locate as many cadets as possible who we are "still searching for" using Google and other search engines. Hopefully most of this will be accomplished before our first BMA Alumni Association Committee Meeting in October. At that time, we will consider sending out· a questionnaire/survey in order to receive your input. INCOMING CHAIRMAN'S REPORT (Continued) As you can see, there is a lot of work ahead and volunteers are encouraged to contact me, Dotti Schloss, or another Committee Member. WE NEED YOU!! I've attended every Alumni Reunion since 1993 except for two. I only say this because I want to encourage you to start saving so you can attend the next one. Each Reunion several who have never attended a Reunion before show up. Two years ago, Don Glennie '62 came for the first time. He was so happy to be there. He passed away two weeks later. What a loss had he decided not to attend. BOB "THE DUCK" DOWNS '61, rmdowns@cox.net Or mail to: 18012 N 54th Ln., Glendale, AZ 85308-1355 BMAADJUTANT'S REPORT - Doug Halbert '50 NOTE: THIS NEWSLETTER IS BEING POSTAL MAILED TO ALL. Our Web Site is: http://members.aol.com/bmaadj/index.htm Alumni Directory - An up-to-date directory was distributed to aD those who attended the Reunion. If you wish a copy of this newest edition of the Directory, it can be accomplished in one of two ways: Those of you with e-mail can send a note to me at bmaalumni@gmail.com and request a copy of the current directory. I will send it to you in a MSExcel worksheet or you can ask for it in comma separated values and you can format it the way you want. For those of you who are not computer nerds, you can still get a copy, but it will cost you. The cost of printing and mailing requires that we ask for a contribution of $5.00 to cover this work. No labor cost is included! DOUG HALBERT '50, bmaalumni@gmail.com or mail to: 518 Hilinai St., Wailuku, m 96793-9426 TREASURER'S REPORT - Richard Parker '64 I would like to thank all the people who helped make this reunion so successful. A special thanks to R!m and Dotti Schloss 'JC50, Gary Moore '63, Doug Halbert '50, Skip and Penny Brown '64, all the Committee Members that were able to make it to the meetings, and, of course, ••• our 2009 Chairman, Howard Nelson. The Committee would also like to thank the members that contributed to our fund since the last Newsletter: John Aston '62, Bob Barbour '56, John Barnett '56, Jim Bramhill '58, Larry Curti '56, Mary Bright Englebrecht, L.D. Faas '54, Bart Hilliard '61, Arnie Kachok '49, James Kelly '49, Mike McCray '66, Bill Rogers '61, Nico Saad '56, John Sloan'50, Nick Smith '65, Gary Solis '59, Dana WaDer '58, C.V. Wood ill '63 and "Anonymous". If I missed anyone, please know we all appreciate your support. Thanks Again. Following is our most recent Financial Statement for the BMA Alumni Association: BMA ALUMNI 2009 REUNION FINANCIAL STATEMENT
RICHARD PARKER '64, TREASURER E-mail: usparker@att.net Or mail to 986 Colby Circle, Corona, CA 92880-7353 MEMORABILIA TABLE - Garv Moore '63 Our Memorabilia Display at the Reunion was spectacular. Six tables and still not enough room for all the great stutT. There, of course, were lots of pictures of past events, and eras, along with yearbooks, school newsletters, uniforms, sabers, and this year even an M-1 Garrand!!! There is really no limit to what shows up, from collector plates to post cards of the old school. The memorabilia is graciously donated by lots of folks from almost every year BMA existed. Some bring cherished personal items for display and others may send me packages of real treasures from their closets and attics. Either way we are grateful. Thanks to all. Weare assembling a really amazing archive. If you have anything you don't want to keep, the items may be donated to the Alumni Association and we keep them to display each year. Thanks to everyone. GARY MOORE '63, garyRmoore@earthlink.net Or mail to 3200 Estado St., Pasadena, CA 91107-2916 NEWSLETTER EDITOR - Dotti Schloss (Ron '50JC) with help (rom the Parkers I just want to say thanks to so many who have provided me with great information for this Newsletter over these past ten years (with Judy Parker and Janice Lewis filling in for two of those years and Gary Moore assisting with the Photo Edition for the 2003 Reunion which he Chaired). I signed on in 1999 at the Reunion Chaired by Ed Gotthelf. You have made my life easier by keeping in touch. I do regret I will have to keep some Correspondence, Final Taps, and REUNION PHOTOS for the next Newsletter in October as space didn't permit and photos need some work. Remember, we want to hear from you. Send your information to me at: DOTTI SCHLOSS, EDITOR, dottibmanews(Q)aol.com Or mail to: 2765 Gilbert Avenue, Corona, CA 92881 CORRESONDENCE: Although we have correspondence that must wait until October, we do just want to give our well wishes to Mitzi Zuckerman (Roy '50) who has had repeat cataract surgery with multi-focal lenses implanted; to Patrick (Babbitt) Burke '60 who has had a four-way bypass open heart surgery in April, and to AI Owings' 44 and Lorrin Nichols '62 who are both recovering nicely. Keep in touch with updates, OK? FINAL TAPS: Our condolences to Sandy Pratt and to the family of Dr. Russell Murray Pratt, M.D. who passed away in May of this year. We will include a write-up of his life in our next Newsletter. We have also learned of the passing of Tom Shultz Hope '54, a good friend of Howard Nelson. THE 2009 BMA REUNION WAS HELD AT THE DOUBLETREE HILTON IN MISSION VALLEY, SAN DIEGO THE FESTIVITIES FOLLOW FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2009 - GOLF AFTERNOON A group of Alumni from BMA San Diego and BMA Glendora were hosted by Skip Brown '64 in a golf outing. The weather was exceptional and a good time was had by all. The Glendora guys assured your Editor that they gave the San Diego guys a lot of razzing. A GOOD TIME AT THE HOTEL LOUNGE Some arrived on Thursday and a large group on Friday and since the DoubleTree Hotel has such a great lounge area, a variety of groups gathered to share the "good ole days". SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2009 REUNION FUNCTIONS THE WELCOMING COMMITTEE GREET ARRIVALS You are always greeted at our Reunions by members of our Committee. The Welcoming Group was chaired this time by John Barnett '56 and welcome packages and name tags were handed out. THE MEMORIAL SERVICE AND REUNION FESTIVITIES Let the following pages show you in pictures. Note to All: Mike McCray '66 has offered to put together the many BMA cadet stories already shared at the Reunion as well as any others which are sent to him. So to include your story, contact Mike at Mike.McCray@oomc.com or mail it to him at 15589 Critalino St., Hacienda Hgts., CA 91745-5920. Serious or funny, they will be included. MEMORIAL SERVICES AT PACIFIC BEACH WITH COLOR GUARD, TAPS, AND "AMAZING GRACE" ON THE BAGPIPES
SATURDAY BRUNCH ... STORIES SHARED AND ENJOYED BY ALL!!! SATURDAY NIGHT BANQUET Top: BMA Alumni Assn. Officers, Doug Halbert '50, Adjutant, Howard Nelson '55, Reunion Chairman, and Richard Parker '64, Treasurer. Rt: Judy Parker raffies gift baskets and jewelry provided for our Charitable Foundation by Penny and Skip Brown '64. Middle: Earl Welliver '53 gives a demonstration. Bottom: Doug shares and Howard passes the gavel to new Chairman, Bob "The Duck" Downs, '61.
MEMORABILIA TABLES ... SIX IN ALL
Mel (Stevan) Moffit review the articles, documents, and annuals included in the display.
ENTERTAINMENT BY LEN CARDOZA '41 Although Len has basically retired from his many years of entertaining as a Magician, he agreed to perform for us at the recent BMA Reunion. There was much laughter and amazement meeting more than our expectations. Len was recently inducted into the Hall of Fame by Ring 76, Chartered by the International Brotherhood of Magicians in 1948, thus making him an Honorary Lifetime Member. Only a handful of members have received that honor. THANKS LEN FOR PROVIDING US A GREAT TIME!!! REUNIONS CELEBRATED We had an excellent turnout for the 60th and 50th year Reunion classes that being 1948-1950 graduates and 1958-60 graduates. In addition, we had one of the best turnouts for San Diego graduates from the early 1940s .•• thanks for the extra effort from all attendees for making this such a great Reunion ... some said, "the best one yet" and so we thank Howard and Margaret Nelson for overseeing this wonderful time these past two years.
Now just enjoy viewing some of the scenes and people from all the events on the following pages.
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May 11, 2009 The 2009 reunion is now history. Those who attended had a wonderful time and extend their encouragement to those of you who could not make it to mark your calendars NOW for the first weekend in May -- 2011 -- which will be the next reunion. Bob Downs '61 has agreed to chair the 2011 reunion. That means he will "chair" it, not "do it all". He will need help from as many volunteers as possible so please step up to the plate and volunteer your help. Do not wait to be asked! Another Subject of Import James Michael McCray '66 and his wife Cheri have volunteered to compile a volume of anecdotal stories of your experiences while attending BMA. We are fortunate have volunteers who will do the compilation and editorial work on our behalf. The one thing they cannot do is invent the stories so it will be everybody's responsibility to submit as many stories as you can remember so those stories will be preserved for the future. It will not take a lot of your time to sit down and write out your remembrances, so please put the submission of at least one story on your "to do" list and get it done. The stories should be submitted to Mike McCray at
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APRIL 2009 NEWSLETTER… SPECIAL NOTE TO THE MEN OF BROWN… For ten years, Ron and I have worked actively with the Committee in making hotel and meeting room reservations for the BMA Alumni Reunions. These arrangements require contract decisions with the hotels. We have picked commitment numbers for hotel rooms and for banquet attendance based on history. Well, you ALL know the economic conditions have changed for all of us. We are meeting our room contract commitments but are short of the contracted amount for our SATURDAY NIGHT BANQUET. Many have booked rooms, but some have not yet booked meals. We need those booked immediately along with any of you who may ONLY be attending for the breakfast or the banquet meals. WE NEED YOU TO SUBMIT YOUR REGISTRATION FORMS (ATTACHED) IMMEDIATELY. AS ALWAYS, YOUR SUPPORT IN ATTENDING IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. SO MANY SHOWED THEIR ENTHUSIASM FOR RETURNING TO SAN DIEGO, AND THEREFORE, WE OVERESTIMATED OUR ATTENDANCE WHEN CONTRACTS WERE SIGNED LAST YEAR. OUR GROUP IS QUITE LARGE AND SO IT IS NECESSARY TO CONTRACT FAR IN ADVANCE TO SECURE MEETING SPACE. We do have a few who would like to attend but are financially unable to do so. If you cannot attend but would like to support someone else attending for a donation of $25 to $50, please send us your check and so designate that it is for a Reunion Meal. See information under Treasurer’s Report as to how to make out the check and where to send it. -- Dotti Schloss (Ron JC50), Editor
LAST CHANCE TO BOOK YOUR ROOM RESERVATION DATES: MAY 1-3, 2009 THE DOUBLE TREE HOTEL (A HILTON PROPERTY) 7450 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92108 San Diego Mission Valley Phone: 1-800-222-8733 or 1-619-297-5466 Be sure to mention “BMA Code” so we will get credit. The parking fee has been waived. DoubleTree Hotel Directions: I-15 No. to I-8 West to I-163 No. or I-15 So. To I-163 So. or I-5 to I-8 East to I-163 No. Exit Friar’s Road East; First right Frazee; 2nd light right on Hazard Center Drive WHILE THE REUNION IS FOR ALL CLASS YEARS, WE WILL CELEBRATE 60 YEAR AND 50 YEAR REUNIONS FOR CLASSES OF ‘48, ‘49, ‘50 AND ‘58,’59, ‘60. REUNION SCHEDULE Friday, May 1 - Begin gathering in the Lobby of the DoubleTree. A Welcome Committee will be there at a table with a BMA Banner and will provide you with an envelope which will include… …..A Schedule of Events, time and location …..Information on events in San Diego …..Your Name Badges and Meal Tickets …..The new BMA Alumni Directory …..The History of BMA and a list of fallen cadets to be honored at the Memorial Service in Pacific Beach. Note: If you require transportation to the Saturday Memorial Ceremony, it will be arranged then. Skip Brown ‘64 will meet with those of you who plan to play golf at the location agreed upon. He will provide the information in advance. See the ‘Golf’ article below. Saturday, May 2 - Again, the Welcoming Committee will be in the Lobby at 7:30 A.M. with the envelopes mentioned above. They will leave for the Memorial Ceremony in Pacific Beach at 8:00 A.M. and return to the hotel by 9:30 A.M. Following the Breakfast in the CATALINA II Room the Welcoming Committee will again return to the Lobby. 5:30 P.M. - We meet in BALLROOM 1-3 for a Social Hour followed by Dinner at 6:30 P.M. Sunday, May 3 - You may arrange breakfast with fellow cadets at the Hotel’s restaurants, or check out and see San Diego or head for home. ADVANCED REGISTRATION FOR THE SATURDAY MEAL EVENTS IS REQUIRED…IF YOU HAVE LOST YOUR REGISTRATION FORM, YOU CAN DOWNLOAD ONE IN PDF FORMAT BY CLICKING HERE. (You need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this form - Ask Doug Halbert if you need help) Chairman’s
Report After two years of planning, the time has come to renew old friendships and make new ones. If you have not made your reservation, please do so now. We have not yet satisfied our minimum number of hotel rooms and meals, so we really need your support. If you have already made a reservation, I hope you notified the DoubleTree that you are part of the BMA Reunion block. Each year we are saddened to hear of the loss of more of our fellow cadets; we need to take advantage of every opportunity to maintain these connections. I would personally like to thank the Committee Members for their time in helping to pull this event together. We all enjoy the meetings, but new participants are always welcome and necessary, so speak up now! A very special thank you goes out to Dotti Schloss (Ron ‘50JC) for all she has done over the past years for this organization. I look forward to greeting everyone in San Diego in May. DON’T MISS IT!!
Howard Nelson ‘55,
Chairman Adjutant’s
Report I am looking forward to attending the BMA Alumni Reunion and will arrive on Friday, May 1st. I will be providing a copy of the updated BMA Alumni Directory to each cadet attending free-of-charge. These will be in your Welcome Envelope. If you have any changes from the previous Directory, I will need to be notified IMMEDIATELY (see contact information below). If you wish to receive an updated BMA Alumni Directory, but will not be attending the Reunion, please send me a check in the amount of $10.00, made payable to the BMA Alumni Association to the address listed below. This fee merely covers the cost of printing the Directory and mailing it to you.
Doug Halbert, Adjutant
or mail to: 518
Hilinai St. Treasurer’s
Report The BMA Alumni Association Treasury has a balance of $4,068.11 which includes funds received for Reunion Meal Reservations. Two Newsletters have gone out for an expense of approximately $800. Recent contributions have been received from Arnie Kachok ’49 and Richard Parker ’64. NOTE: Please make out any ‘donation’ checks to the “BMA Alumni Association” and mail them to Richard Parker at the following address:
Richard Parker ‘64,
Treasurer
E-mail:
usparker@att.net Newsletter If you wish to be removed from our mailing list, please let me know as postage costs have gone up and we only want to publish to those who really want our Newsletter. Thank you. Thanks to all of you who have been so gracious in sending me news…see our Correspondence Section. Everyone is interested in what you have to say and by sending your news; it may put you in contact with a fellow cadet you haven’t heard from in years. So keep the news coming. Unless someone volunteers to do the Newsletter, I will continue to receive news and edit it and input it. Others will assist with mailing.
Dotti Schloss Phone: 1-951-734-7615 NOTE:…………..Email: dottibmanews@aol.com (All lower case ok) BMA
Memorabilia and Reunion Name Badges We provide PHOTO NAME BADGES at the Alumni Reunion in San Diego for both you and your spouse or friend. The Official Registration Form included in this Newsletter helps to notify me of those attending so these photo badges can be prepared in advance. I have photos of nearly every cadet. Also, please forward to me a photo of your spouse or friend so they may have one as well. Be sure to identify the person in the photo. I can receive it via e-mail or standard mail, but I need it immediately!! For more information, contact me, Gary Moore ’63, at (626) 793-9379 or send photos to: garyRmoore@earthlink.net or to: P.O. Box 1311, Monrovia, CA 91017-1311. We also have many items for our Memorabilia Tables at the Reunion. If you have more, bring them with you to the Reunion and be sure to put your name on them so they may be returned to you or I will keep them in our archives. Reunion Saturday Morning Memorial Followed by a Continental Breakfast We will meet at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, May 2, 2009, in the parking lot at the north-west corner of Garnet and Lamont streets in Pacific Beach at 1800 Garnet. Take 8 West from the DoubleTree to I-5 North to Balboa Blvd. which turns into Garnet…stay to the right. We will pay honor to our fallen cadets; their names will be called and a musical tribute is played. Following the service, we will return to the DoubleTree to the CATALINA II room for a Continental Breakfast/Omelet Bar providing a time for visiting while relaxed at the hotel. The afternoon is free to explore San Diego or visit in the lounge area. “Military Academy with the 10th Street Gang” Movie Remember, we will be offering copies of this movie for sale at the Reunion. Doug Halbert ‘50 has been handling this and he offers our appreciation to Roy Zuckerman ‘50 for producing 20 DVDs for us and for donating the cost to the Association. We will take additional orders if needed and mail them out after the Reunion. Reunion Golf in San Diego This event is being headed up by Frank “Skip” Brown ‘64 and when details. Anyone interested in playing golf in San Diego on Friday, May 1, 2009 is invited to do so. This has proven to be very successful and a great time has been enjoyed. SO, CONTACT SKIP BROWN IMMEDIATELY AT (714) 891-8003 or via E-MAIL at: skipb@ftbson.com if you are interested in joining the group so tee times can be established. Skip will provide you with directions the time schedules. Saturday Night Banquet and Program This event will be held in BALLROOM 1-3. Your Alumni Association officers will preside…Howard Nelson ‘55, Chairman, Doug Halbert ‘50, Adjutant, and Richard Parker ‘64, Treasurer. We have a lot of fun at this event. A bar is provided and the social hour begins at 5:30 P.M. followed by a dinner buffet. 2011 NOMINEE FOR REUNION CHAIRMAN…ROBERT DOWNS ‘61: The Committee was pleased to nominate Robert Downs ‘61 for the position of Reunion Chairman for 2011. This will be presented to the Alumni Association at the Reunion for a vote. ARMY/NAVY ACADEMY CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION: John Burden, a graduate from the Army and Navy Academy in Carlsbad, has advised us there will a Centennial Celebration for Alumni and others interested on the week-end of May 15th to 17th, 2009. Two of our BMA Alumni, Arnie Kachok ’49 and Earl ’Duke’ Welliver ’53 have indicated they would like to attend. Anyone interested in attending any part of the week-end can contact John Burden ’63 at e-mail: Jbb286@roadrunner.com John will send you an invitation. CORRESPONDENCE: Ken Little ‘38 wrote, “Reading in the latest, and grandest, copy of BMA News, I noticed the request for information by a Sue Patterson concerning locating her father Forest Williams. Hopefully there is a lead in some of the following information": Looking through yearbooks provided this…’36ANA no Williams; ‘37BMA a Williams, freshmen, band (clarinet), no first name or initial; and ‘38BMA a J. Williams, sophomore, B Company, but no resemblance to the picture of Williams as a freshman. The ‘37 Yearbook was the first published for BMA. That school year was about half ANA, half BMA. My roommate at ANA/BMA was Robert A. Lewis. He went to Virginia Military Institute though I don’t know if he graduated. He was, however, commissioned in the Army, went to the European Theater and was killed in action. (Note: We will add Robert Lewis name to our Memorial Ceremony Roster.) Ken further writes that he left his native San Diego in 2003 to live in Texas near his daughters. He dearly misses San Diego, though it’s nice to be near family. John and Sue Barnett ‘56 sent me a note that they would be unable to attend the BMA Committee Meeting in February as they would be taking a Cruise that week…though they said it was a tough decision to make. Also, Richard and Judy Parker ‘64 advised they would be unable to attend the same meeting as they would be away celebrating their 38th Wedding Anniversary. WELL, GUESS WHAT?? The two couples ran into each other aboard the Cruise Ship. What fun!! One of our regular Committee Members until this Reunion period, Lorrin Nichols ‘62 has been ill requiring surgery. Lorrin was instrumental in getting our BMA plaque for the GLENDORA CAMPUS. Hope you are well soon. John Sloan ‘50 writes, “Thanks for the excellent, interesting Newsletter. Unfortunately we cannot make the next BMA Reunion, but we love to read about what everyone is doing.” Wendall Wilson ‘63 sends his regrets on being able to attend the Reunion. He and Laraine had already made plans for a vacation in Canada. Hope to see you next time. CLASS OF 1941 BMA ALUMNUS, LEN CARDOZA, RECEIVES HONOR FOR HIS ABILITY TO ENTERTAIN MANY: Ring 76, Chartered by the INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF MAGICIANS IN 1948, recently inducted Len Cardoza ‘41 into its Hall of Fame by making him an Honorary Lifetime member. Only a handful of members have received that honor. Len joined the I.B.M. and Ring 76 in 1950 and has remained active since that time. He lived most of his life in Southern California graduating from the Brown Military Academy in Pacific Beach in 1941 and enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving until the end of World War II. After the war, he attended San Diego State and graduated with honors in the field of Physics. He worked in research and development and technical management in the electronic industry. All the while working in his off-hours as a professional magic performer and working with many noted magicians. Len and Mary Cardoza (Mary is Len’s wife of 67 years) performed magic together providing many entertaining shows. Len has done many large stage productions at one time mounting a popular show that is still talked about at Squaw Valley Inn at Lake Tahoe City. He has appeared at more Blue and Gold Banquets, Elks Lodge, and other fraternal functions than he can even remember as well as performing for many charitable fund raising events. Today, close-up magic is Len’s favorite style of performing. He received his Honorary Lifetime Achievement Award at the Cottonwood Country Club in El Cajon, California. The BMA Alumni salute you Len. FINAL TAPS We received word of the passing of Herb Biedebach ‘40 recently from his wife. We hope to have more information in the next Newsletter. |
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