ÿþ<!doctype html public "-//w3c//dtd html 4.0 transitional//en"> <html> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <meta name="Author" content="Michael Blackledge"> <meta name="GENERATOR" content="Microsoft FrontPage 4.0"> <title>USNA Class of 1963 Foundation</title> </head> <body text="#CCFFCC" bgcolor="#000099" link="#FFFF00" vlink="#00FFFF" alink="#00FFFF" > <IMG SRC="/gif/Lonesailor.gif" ALIGN=LEFT> <a NAME="Top of Page"></a><font size=+4>Class Foundation</font> <br><i><font size=+3>USNA Class of 1963</font></i> <BR CLEAR=ALL> <br><b><font color="#FFFFCC"><font size=+1>Formed on the 27th day of June, 1974:</font></font></b> <p><b><i><font color="#FFFFCC"><font size=+2>"To perpetuate the history and memories of the United States Naval Academy and the members of the Class of 1963 thereof, and to encourage and assist the growth and development of the United States Naval Academy."</font></font></i></b> <br> <br><img SRC="/gif/rule12.gif" BORDER=0 > <blockquote> <br><font size=+3 color="#FFFF00">Class of 1963 Legacy-1963 Center for Academic Excellence (63 CAE)</font><br> <br><CENTER><img SRC="CAE.jpg" BORDER=0 ></CENTER><br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<i><b><font size="4" color="#FFFFCC">&quot;In a sense, our Legacy will be 'a gift that keeps giving.'&nbsp; It will not be a one time effort, project, or contribution.&nbsp; Rather, it will provide a continuum between the past and the future.&nbsp;&quot;</font></b></i> <hr WIDTH="100%"> <br> <br><font size=+3 color="#FFFF00"><center>63 CAE Company Competition</center></font><br> <li><font size=+2><font size=+2>Remember that donations may be made in the name(s) of the deceased classmates in your company. Less than half have had donations made in their names. Check <a href="/classmates/companies">Your Company</a> to see the deceased in your company. <br><center><img SRC="63CAECompanyCompetition.jpg" BORDER=0 ></center><br> <li><font size=+2><font size=+2>This letter provides information and instructions for the 63 CAE Company Competition.<P><blockquote> <li><font size=+1 color="#FFFF00"> <a href="63CAECompanyCompetition.htm">Click Here (HTML)</a> or <a href="63CAECompanyCompetition2.doc">Click Here (Word)</a> 63 CAE Company Competition Letter </font></font></font><P> <br> <li><font size=+2><font size=+2>October 25, 2011(REV 12/14/11), Class of 1963 CAE Pledge Form 2011,Class of 1963 CAE Bequest Forms 2011 and Class President letter--Note: this information will remain here at the top of the entries.<P><blockquote> <li><font size=+1 color="#FFFF00"> <a href="/foundation/PledgeForm.pdf">Click Here (Adobe Reader)</a> Class of 1963 CAE Pledge Form 2011 </font></font></font><P> <li><font size=+1 color="#FFFF00"> <a href="/foundation/BequestLtr Married Donor (9-9-2011 Update 2).doc">Planned Giving form for Married Donor (SIB) (Microsoft Word)</a> <br> <li> <a href="/foundation/BequestLtr Single Donor (9-30-2011 Update2).doc">Planned Giving form for Single Donor (SIB) (Microsoft Word)</a> </font></font></font><P> <li> Letter from Spenser Johnson and David Puckett concerning Fundraising for the Center for Academic Excellence</font><blockquote> <font size=+1 color="#FFFF00"> <a href="/foundation/Fundraising.htm">Click Here</a> CAE Fundraising Letter </font></blockquote> <hr WIDTH="100%"> <hr WIDTH="100%"> <li><font size=+2><font size=+2>April 2, 2012, CLASS TO HOLD RAFFLE AT 50TH TO RAISE $50,000 FOR CAE</font><blockquote> <font size=+1 color="#FFFF00">The brochure for the 50th Reunion CAE Raffle can be viewed in PDF at <a href="/foundation/Raffle2-6-2012.pdf">Click Here</a><P> The order form for raffle tickets which you can print out is <a href="/foundation/RaffleOrderForm.pdf">Here</a><P> </font></blockquote> <li><font size=+2><font size=+2>November 8, 2011, CLASS TO HOLD RAFFLE AT 50TH TO RAISE $50,000 FOR CAE</font><blockquote> <font size=+1 color="#FFFF00">Following the success of the Silent Auction at the Mid Term Reunion, the Class of 1963 Foundation and the Class of 1963 along with the 50th Reunion Committee led by Bill Earner are supporting a Raffle to be held during the 50th Reunion in Annapolis. Among the items to be raffled are a complete set of twelve place settings of antique Wedgwood Naval Academy plates, cups, saucers and bread plates donated by Mike and Kathy Krause in the Staffordshire Blue color. The background on these plates can be reviewed at <a href="http://www.usnawedgwood.com">Click Here</a>. <P> In addition to this very desirable and collectable set is a weekend for two couples at Mike and Sheila Bonsignore s home in Santa Barbara, California and a bottle of Chateau Lafite Rothschild from the exceptional Bordeaux vintage of 2000 donated by Ken and Sandy Metviner. <P> The value of each of these raffle items is in excess of $3,000. A total of 1,000 raffle tickets will be sold starting in the spring of 2012 until the 50th Reunion at $50.00 each. The $50,000 proceeds from the raffle will support the Class of 1963 Center for Academic Excellence. </font></blockquote> <li><font size=+2><font size=+2>October 23, 2011, Letter from New CAE Director Dr. Bruce Bukowski<P> <a href="Academic_Excellence_A.htm">Dr. Bukowski's Letter</a> <br> <li><font size=+2><font size=+2>May 2, 2011, Appointment of New CAE Director <blockquote> <font size=+1 color="#FFFF00"> Dear Colleagues:<P> It is my pleasure to announce that Dr. Bruce Bukowski has accepted our offer to serve as Director of the Class of 1963 Center for Academic Excellence at the Naval Academy. Bruce is the current Director of Academic Advising and Exploration Center at the University of Wisconsin  Whitewater, and he has an extensive background and reputation in the area of academic support centers. Bruce will begin work at the Academy on July 11. The official news release is attached.<P> I want to thank the entire search committee, led by Dr. Christine Copper, for its extraordinary work in bringing many superb candidates to the Yard and for helping to lure Dr. Bukowski to the Academy. We owe them many thanks for leading this process so effectively.<P> Best regards,<br> Andrew T. Phillips<br> Academic Dean and Provost</blockquote><br> <li><font size=+2><font size=+2>December 20, Class of 1963 Center for Academic Excellence Stewardship Report</font><blockquote> <font size=+1 color="#FFFF00"> <a href="'63 Stewardship Ltr2010.pdf">Click Here</a> 2010 Stewardship report on the CAE. </font></blockquote> <li><font size=+2><font size=+2>December 13, 2010 Letter from Dean Phillips updating the CAE</font><blockquote> <font size=+1 color="#FFFF00"> Dear Spence, Dave, and Ken!<P> This is a great time for me to thank you again for the generous and important support the Class of 1963 has provided for the CAE. As you know, we've talked several times over the past year about the importance of the CAE, and its associated accomplishments. <P> You may also be aware that we recently concluded an external "review" of the CAE. This is a normal process that we undertake for every academic program at the Academy. On a regular cycle of every five years, we invite a team of three external consultants (typically experts in the discipline under review) to come to the Academy and give us their best advice about what we're doing well and what we could improve. It turns out that it had been about 15 years since the last CAE review, so we felt this assessment of our work was really important to do now. And we're very pleased with the result- we're doing many, many things very well. <P> As strong supporters of the CAE, I thought you might like to read the following remark made by the visiting committee, which I think summarizes quite well the impact that this program makes:<P> "Among the most notable assets of the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) is its dedicated and experienced staff. All clearly understand and support the USNA and CAE mission and are committed to developing midshipmen into outstanding young officers. These same attributes were also observed in the community members who provide evening tutoring services. Every midshipman we interviewed spoke glowingly of the CAE staff. Many said they would not still be at USNA without the help and support they received from CAE personnel. These midshipmen benefited from the small class sizes, the individualized attention and the student learning-focused pedagogy. This approach really helped them grasp course material and increased their confidence to perform in the classroom and in the Brigade. Several midshipmen reported CAE staff remained in contact with them long after they had completed their CAE programs."<P> Thanks again for your support. As you can see from the quote above, the CAE has been doing outstanding work in support of the midshipmen, and your funding has made a considerable difference!<br> Best regards,<br> Andy </font> </blockquote> <br><br> <li><font size=+2><a href="'63 Stewardship Ltr2009.pdf">Class of 1963 Stewardship Report with cover letter to Spencer Johnson from Rich Goldsby '72, Associate Director, Class Legacy Gift Programs (December 2009) </a></font> <br><br> <li><font size=+2><a href="/foundation/Olmsted Brochure FINAL.pdf">63 CAE Brochure (March 2008) </a></font> </a></font> <br><br> <li><font size=+2 color="#FFFF00">The Class of 1963 Center for Academic Excellence Commemorative Plaque</font><blockquote> <font size=+1 color="#FFFF00"> We are proposing a commemorative plaque for the 63 CAE, listing the major donors, congregated by "striper" levels: for example, a six-figure gift gets you six stripes. <br> Here is your chance to wear as many stripes as you want!<br> $100,000 &nbsp;&nbsp;6 striper<br> $63,000 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5 striper<br> $37,600 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4 striper<br> $18,900 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3 striper<br> $12,600 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2 striper<br> $6,300 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1 striper<br> $2,500 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; MPO</font> </blockquote> <li><font size=+2><a href="/foundation/Annual Review 2007-2008.pdf"> CAE 2007-2008 Annual Review(Adobe Reader document) </a></font> <br><br> <li><font size=+2>Endorsements <blockquote> <li><font size=+2 color="#FFFF00">Exchange of notes between Larry Marsh and the parents of a member of 2013 (1/25/10): <blockquote> <font size=+1 color="#FFFF00"> From Brenda and Michael Owen:<P> Dear Mr. Marsh,<br> I am sure you do not remember us from the I-Day picnic, but my husband and I were so impressed and honored to meet you. You were so gracious to sit with us for awhile recalling your days on the yard. Our daughter Kelsey is a plebe in the class of 2013.<P> Your class acted so generously in providing the Academic Excellence Center. We want to assure you those efforts were not in vain. Our daughter has made good use of the facility. Because of you and others the links in the chain can remain strong and students can receive the help they need. ( Kelsey did end the first semester with a 3.38).<P> Thank you again for your service to our country and your contributions to the Naval Academy.<br> Sincerely,<br> Michael and Brenda Owen<br> Go Navy</font><P> And from Larry:<P> <font size=+1 color="#FFFF00"> Dear Michael and Brenda,<br> I sincerely thank you for your kind and thoughtful e-mail. I am glad Kelsey is doing well and completed her first Plebe semester with such an impressive GPA! And, I am especially pleased that the Center for Academic Excellence has made a big difference in her studies. It is feedback like yours that pleases me and my Class of 1963 Classmates. I am forwarding your e-mail and my response on to our Class President and the President of our Class Foundation, both of whom will certainly enjoy and appreciate your words as much as I have. I am sure they will in turn share it further with all our Classmates. Thanks again!<P> I know you had a good time watching the NAVY-Army game this year, and the Texas Bowl. My wife (also copied on this e-mail) and I were in Philadelphia for the great win on 12 December, and, of course, we were glued to our TV on New Years Eve. GO NAVY!<P> Thank you again, and all of us in The Link in The Chain (Class of 1963- "Quality '63!") continue to wish Kelsey and both of you the very best. We look forward to seeing you again in "The Yard" very soon. Stay in touch.<P> Larry Marsh<br> RADM, USN (Retired)<br> USNA, Class of 1963 </blockquote></blockquote> <li><font size=+2 color="#FFFF00">Testimonial from classmate Rocky Pratt: <blockquote> <font size=+1 color="#FFFF00"> Thank you for the work you and others have put into the Center For Academic Excellence initiative.<P> For me it represents a very personal reality as in 1963 I faced a re-exam (my first and only) first class year, June week about 10 days away. In those days there was no organized, directed help available. If lucky (I wasn't) a slash classmate would help prepare otherwise it was...good luck. I squeaked by and graduated on time.<P> Looking at the CAE and its established track record I can't help but think of my experience and of the many classmates we lost over the four year stint on the Severn that would have, SHOULD have graduated with us had this program existed.<P> I can't fix the past but CAN affect the future. Thus my pledge. </a></font> </blockquote></blockquote> <blockquote><li><font size=+2 color="#FFFF00">August 9, 2009--Letter from Foundation President David Pucett to the new Academic Dean Andrew T. Phillips, and his reply to David and Class President Spencer Johnson</font><blockquote> <font size=+1 color="#FFFF00"> Dr Phillips, welcome aboard!! I enjoyed reading about you in the last Shipmate and I wish you every success!<P> I would also like to introduce myself. I am the President of the Class of 1963 Foundation. As you are no doubt aware, our Class supports the '63 Center for Academic Excellence and we are in the middle of a fund raising effort to provide at least another $1,963,000 to the Center at our 50th reunion. From time to time, Dr Miller has made himself available to help us in this effort and I would like to ask you if you would be willing to do the same. At this time, I do not have a specific request but I wanted to introduce myself and welcome you aboard. I look forward to meeting you sometime when I am in Annapolis.<P> If I, or our Class, can help you in any way please no not hesitate to contact me or our Class President, Spencer Johnson.<P>---And Dean Andrew T. Phillips' reply:---<P> Hello David and Spence,<P> I appreciate the email and of course the very gracious support for the Class of 63 CAE. I had the great pleasure of spending some time with Spence at Ogle Hall on Friday, and then again at the Parade this morning. We got to talk quite a bit about your plans, and I'm most eager to help in any way that you see fit.<P> Please feel free to call any time-- I'm happy to set aside time to talk with you all whenever you like.<P> We're all very grateful for the support provided by the Class of 1963. It has made such a big difference for midshipmen. In case you did not know, our attrition due to academic reasons is now down to about 3% over 4 years. That's incredible-it used to be above 20%. And fully 75% of ALL midshipmen make use of the CAE every year now. So, I have no doubt that your support for that Center is a central reason for our success.<P> Please stay in touch, and best regards!<br> Andy </font> </blockquote> <li><font size=+2><a href="/foundation/Annual Review 2007-2008.pdf"> CAE 2007-2008 Annual Review(Adobe Reader document) </a></font> <br><br> <li><font size=+2><a href="http://www.usna.edu/AcCenter/documents.htm">Presentation by CAE staff for our reunion of 1963</a></font><br><br> <br><li><font size=+2><a href="/foundation/legacy_q.html">FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) (Being Revised)</a></font></blockquote> <li><font size=+2 color="#FFFF00">Note from David Puckett regarding Colonel John Ripley (USNA 1962) who died October 28, 2008</font><blockquote> <font size=+1 color="#FFFF00">A friend of mine just sent me an article from the Investors Daily about Col Ripley. It reminded me that as we were both pall bearers for ADM Minter and waiting to start the service he was telling stories about his early meetings with the ADM while a Midshipman in academic trouble. What a help the 63 CAE would have been for him and what a loss to the Service if he had not graduated.<P><blockquote> Webmaster note--John Walter Ripley (June 29, 1939-October 28, 2008) was a United States Marine Corps officer who received the Navy Cross for his actions in combat during the Vietnam War. On Easter morning 1972, Captain Ripley, while under intense enemy fire, blew up a bridge to stop a major invasion. The story of "Ripley at the Bridge" is legendary in the Marine Corps and is captured in a diorama at the United States Naval Academy. His story is required reading for academy students.</blockquote><P> One other story, I have forgotten to tell. When I was at the Pitt Navy game and Judi and I were leaving, a young man in civilian dress came up to me and said thanks to you and your Class and its Academic Center, I am still a Midshipman. At first I wondered what was going on then I remembered I was wearing my 63 CAE button!! Great idea from Ken Metviner, so please wear your button when near USNA!!</font></blockquote> <br><img SRC="/gif/rule12.gif" BORDER=0 > <br><font size=+3>The Foundation</font> <blockquote> <a NAME="Nov2010"></a><li><font color="#FFFF00"><font size=+2><a href="/foundation/Newsletter 1110.htm">November 2010 Newsletter (Click Here)</a></font> <br><font size=+2 color="#FFFF00"> This letter contains information on:<br> Mid-term Reunion<br> Legacy Gift Fund Raising<br> Silent Auction at the Mid-term Reunion: See <a href="/foundation/Donation Form.doc"> donation form</a></font><P> <li><font color="#FFFF00"><font size=+2><a href="/foundation/USNAFINANCIALSTMTS 10 April.htm">April 30, 2010 Balance Sheet</font></font><br> <li><font color="#FFFF00"><font size=+2> Click on <a href="/foundation/PlannedGive2010.jpg">Planned Giving 2010 Letter</font></font><br> <li><font color="#FFFF00"><font size=+2><a href="/foundation/USNAFINANCIALSTMTS 08 Dec..pdf">December 31, 2008 Balance Sheet</font></font><br> <li><font color="#FFFF00"><font size=+2><a href="/foundation/FoundationLtrJune08.pdf">June 2008 Foundation Newsletter/Balance Sheet</font></font><br> <li><font color="#FFFF00"><font size=+2><a href="/foundation/10.01.07FoundationLtr.pdf">October 2007 Foundation Newsletter/Balance Sheet</font></font><br> <li><font color="#FFFF00"><font size=+2><a href="/foundation/FoundationLtr1-19-07.html">January 2007 Foundation Newsletter/Balance Sheet</font></font><br> <li><font color="#FFFF00"><font size=+2>July 5, 2006--<a href="/foundation/Navy ltr dtd 062706.pdf"> Letter from W. C. Miller</a> (requires Adobe Reader) USNA Academic Dean and Provost regarding the Class of 1963 Center for Academic Excellence. The Class Foundation is presently discussing further funding.</font></font><br> <li><font color="#FFFF00"><font size=+2><a href="/foundation/FoundationLtrJune2006.html">June 2006 Foundation Newsletter/Balance Sheet</font></font><br> <li><font color="#FFFF00"><font size=+2><a href="/foundation/Foundation6-05.html">June 2005 Foundation Newsletter/Balance Sheet from Foundation President, Dave Puckett</a><br> Dave Puckett asks: "In the linked letter we have asked for volunteers for two trustee vacancies by July 31. As we are late please consider this deadline August 31. After the nominating committee has a list of volunteers, they will select 3 to 4 candidates to fill the two open vacancies for your vote. Geographical considerations, "new blood" and commitment to the Class and Foundation's mission will be evaluated in determining the slate for your review. " </font></font><br> <li><font color="#FFFF00"><font size=+2><a href="/foundation/Foundation11-04-2.pdf">November 2004 Foundation Newsletter/Balance Sheet from Foundation President, Dave Puckett</a> (Requires Acrobat Reader)</font></font><br> <li><font color="#FFFF00"><font size=+2><a href="/foundation/USNA63FDN2004ELECTIONLTR.html">October 18, 2004--USNA63 Foundation 2004 Trustee election Letter from Dave Puckett</a> </font></font><br> <li><font color="#FFFF00"><font size=+2><a href="/foundation/USNA63Foundation.pdf">May 2004 Foundation Newsletter/Balance Sheet from Foundation President, Dave Puckett</a> (Requires Acrobat Reader)</font></font><br> <li><font color="#000000"><font size=+2><a href="/foundation/pres_let.html">A Word from Foundation President, Jim Ring</a></font></font> <br><li><font size=+2><a href="/foundation/assistli.html">Summary of Foundation Assistance Provided</a></font> <br><li><font color="#000000"><font size=+2><a href="/foundation/charter.html">Foundation Charter</a></font></font> <br><li><font size=+2><a href="/foundation/thanks_l.html">Thank You Notes from Beneficiaries</a></font><font size=+3></font></blockquote> </p> <br><img SRC="/gif/rule12.gif" BORDER=0 > <br><font size=+3>2007 Foundation Survey Results</font> <blockquote> <li><font color="#FFFF00"><font size=+2> Classmates, first let me thank you for your response to the Class Foundation Survey. Our purpose was to get your input as to the future and I believe your thoughts have been clearly provided. The summary of the findings and what we see as our next steps is at <a href="/foundation/FoundationSurvey.htm">Class of 1963 Foundation Survey Results</a>.<br> If you have any comments or concerns please do not hesitate to send them to me or any member of the Board. <br> David Puckett<br> Class Foundation President </font></font><br> </blockquote> <br><img SRC="/gif/rule12.gif" BORDER=0 > <br><font size=+3><a href="/foundation/Directory.doc">Foundation Directory-Microsoft Word</a></font> <br><font size=+3><a href="/foundation/Directory.txt">Foundation Directory-Plain Text</a></font> <br><i><b><font size="4" color="#FFFFCC">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Officers, Committee Chairmen, Board of Trustees</font></i></b> <p> <hr WIDTH="100%"> <table COLS=6 WIDTH="99%" > <tr> <td> <center><i><font color="#FFCC33"><font size=-1>Class Foundation</font></font></i> <br><i><font color="#FFCC33"><font size=-1>Home Page&nbsp;</font></font></i> <hr WIDTH="100%"> <br><i><font color="#FFCC33"><font size=-1>&nbsp;Updated&nbsp;</font></font></i> <br><i><font color="#FFCC33"><font size=-1>&nbsp;&nbsp; 9 August 2009&nbsp;</font></font></i></center> </td> <td ALIGN=CENTER VALIGN=BOTTOM> Return to:<P><A HREF="#Top of Page"><IMG SRC="/gif/Lonesailor.gif" BORDER=0 ALT="Top of Page"><BR>Top of Page</A> </td> <td ALIGN=CENTER VALIGN=BOTTOM>Navigate to:<P> <a href="/misc/Wardroom.html"><img SRC="/jpg/icon_ward.jpg" BORDER=0 ALT="Wardroom"><P>Wardroom</a> </td> <td ALIGN=CENTER VALIGN=BOTTOM><a href="/misc/Site_Map.html"><img SRC="/jpg/icon_site.jpg" BORDER=0 ALT="Site Map"><P>Site Map</a> </td> <td ALIGN=CENTER VALIGN=BOTTOM><a href="/"><img SRC="/gif/t16th.gif" BORDER=0 ALT="USNA Class of 1963 Home Page"><P>USNA63</a> </td> </tr> </table> </body> </html>