Evaluation Forms:  Summary
www.USNA63.org
Evaluation Collection #1:  Summary of comments received:
 May 1999 - July 1999 
Visitors are encouraged to submit the Evaluation Form which is available on the Quarterdeck as a means of communication with the Web maintenance crew.
This page provides a summary of the first three months of feedback from that source. 
 
 Entries are roughly chronological.  Use the 'Find in Page' feature of your browser to search for a particular classmate or specific keyword in a comment.
 
Evaluation Form Feedback on www.USNA63.org
Classmate/Name
Co.
Date
Comments
Tim Harvey 1st 18 May 1999 When I hit taps, the page I was on disappeared and a blank 
    screen, divided in half horizontally, came up and a device 
    moving slowly across the screen for 1.5-2 min. About .5 way across the screen Taps came on, played for a short time and that was it... I think the sound was done before the marker got all the way across the page. So, I couldn't figure out what that was all about. Was it supposed to be a alternate 
    music for the page? 
       When I looked for Photos along with the descriptions of 
    photos in the Log or Lucky Bag, or wherever it was, I 
    couldn't find any buttons to trigger the photos... or were 
    they off to the side? I don't know. Maybe they're not there 
    yet. 
       Overall quality, intent, colors, design... quite good. 
    Definitely represents USNA 63 and USNA well! 
Lou Simpleman  4 1 Jun 1999 Mike and Bill, great start.  Not surprised that you two 
    have come with a professional looking and appropriate site.  Password is a good idea. 
You guys have put in a lot of work.  Thanks!
Jon Scott 17th 7 Jun 1999 In sections where legends are used i.e. Last Call, they 
    should be placed at the beginning instead at the end.  Also 
    the actuating button for the sound should be at the 
    beginning.  It may be my computer setup but the Navy hymn came across as very scratchy in the beginning. 
It would be great to be able to contact any classmate 
    without compromising his right to reasonable privacy. 
    E-mail addresses are pretty easy to obtain so they should 
    be easily available.  However, addresses and telephone 
    numbers should be protected. 
It looks like a lot of quality professional effort went 
    into building the site.  I will be glad to see it when it 
    is finished.
Joseph T. (Tim) Cook 20th 8 Jul 1999 Looks great. I'll know more and comment when I've spent 
    more time aboard.
John Calande first 7 Jul 1999 Terrific job. My thanks to Bill and Blackie. It's nice to 
    see the talent from 63 showing so nicely for the good of 
    the class.  How about a class list?   I would be happy to 
    start and manage one. J.J.
Dick "George" Kell  8th 7 Jul 1999  I feel it was very well done and I haven't had a chance to 
    see all of it.  Great job and much appreciated as we never 
    forget but sometimes have lost touch with our classmates. 
I think that publishing e-mail addresses would be OK and 
    certainly would assist if you need to contact someone.  I 
    have not had a problem finding an e-mail address for anyone, it just takes a while.
Ray Theep 2nd 7 Jul 1999  Unfortunately, although I could bring up the pictures by 
    clicking on the icon, none of the pictures automatically 
    displayed upon hitting the page.  Looks like a "fun" page 
    otherwise. 
It was an easy way to catch up some.  Not subscribing to 
    Shipmate, this makes sense. 
Password protected information would not be a bad idea, but probably too complicated (read: time consuming) to set up. 
    Our class could be a target for spamming if we gave out 
    addresses to all visitors.
SETTLE, Jr., Stuart W. ("Will") 10 7 Jul 1999 

8 Jul 1999
 I've not been through the whole site yet, but the Class 
    locater section needs to have the Batt info corrected. 
    Battalions were numbered  1st, 3d, 5th and 2d, 4th, 6th. 
    Not as you have shown them.  E.G., companies  9-12 were in the 5th Batt. not the 3d as shown.  [Webmaster: corrected] 

I keep coming back here as a general place to log comments. 
    Checked out the Class of '94 web page and their "Gift Shop"  
    for Class items gave me an idea.  Why don't we also do that 
    because there is a lot of unsold reunion stuff still in 
    garages that gets trotted out  at five-year reunions.  
    Also, since we have Pete Deutermann, a published author, 
    why not link a section on his books right into Amazon.com 
    and people can order them at great discounted prices.  
    S.W.S   [Webmaster:  Done! book jackets link to bookstores.]
Fred Sutherland  20th 6 Jul 1999 Wardroom comes on as a grey blank page.
Gerald Saber 3 7 Jul 1999 Very impressive showing considerable skill, attention to 
    detail and a great plan.  I would like to sign up when the 
    web master gives a class. 
That which is in the LUCKY BAG is on record.  What we do not have is current info on classmates.  Am sure many would spend hours just to see what each has and is doing. 
Shipmate photos should be not used at all
Donna Kaup 03 7 Jul 1999 It is very professional!  Beautifully engineered.  Of 
    course the blue and gold is the correct and classy choice 
    of color!  The site is easy to read and click onto any area 
    of interest!  I really enjoyed reading up on the past, 
    present, and future.  It was great to be able to click onto 
    a site and see who was in the third company with my dear 
    Karl!  On a personal note:  Mike, I have never been so 
    surprised in my life---seeing my cookbook on the 
    Quarterdeck!!!  It gave me a chuckle and I can even hear 
    Karl laughing!!!  Thanks so much for the thrill.  You know 
    how to make someone feel very special and included as part of this great class of '63!  Love you all, Donna Kaup 
David Moore 14 7 Jul 1999 Really great.  I was pleased to see the inclusion of those 
    who did not finish the four years. Any current biography 
    should be kept short.  Shipmate photos should be separate, click from the text
Charles Gosnell 10th 7 Jul 1999 This is a great opportunity to keep up with the BEST class 
    to graduate from the "Boat School" 
Please schedule the 40th other than the 1st weekend in 
    October as I have an annual conflict.  The MS Society 
    Bike-to-the-Bay.  Each year I raise over $1000 for this 
    worthy cause. 
Rich Weidman 16 7 Jul 1999 Well Done -- obviously lot of thought and work put into it. 
 
 
David Stephan 19 7 Jul 1999 Cool! A great use of the Web technology! 
The site looks great to me. I will provide more comments 
    later. 
John McDermott 1st 7 Jul 1999 Obviously, a lot of work went into this. Thanks! 
It would be nice to have classmates sorted by current 
    state, zip of residence as well as company or alphabetical. 
I'm impressed. Like all things thus, its viability will 
    depend on participation, a difficult hill to climb in the 
    age of information overload.
J. R. (Ron) Hand 8 7 Jul 1999 Excellent.....thanks to each of you involved for all the 
    obvious hard work and dedication. 
    BZ  Will come back as I have more time. 
    Thanks again.
Mike Lents 6th 7 Jul 1999 I would like my personal information, including email 
    address to be available to my classmates.  But I would be 
    hesitant  to put that information on a web site.  For 
    instance, did you all inform the officers of the Foundation 
    that their addresses,  phone numbers and email addresses 
    would be on a open web site?   [Webmaster:  Actually, Foundation requested that their Directory be posted.]  
The Class web site has an excellent start.  It is tastefully 
    done, and very informative.  Keep up the great work!!
Al Griggs 12 7 Jul 1999 Great homepage 
    Very well thought out presentation 
Comments on privacy: 
    I would resist giving our names to anyone. 
Thanks for the effort to get this up. It is an important 
    aid to our keeping in touch.
Jim Carter 6th  7 Jul 1999 I would like home and or business addresses and phone 
    numbers of our classmates 
I understand Tom Haney, Captain of USNA Golf Team, Swift 
    Boat OINC in An Thoi South Viet Nam, died in the last year. 
     Are there any other details available, like survivors 
    addresses? 
TED HEALY 23 7 Jul 1999  BZ
Schowalter, Ronald O. 17 7 Jul 1999 This looks wonderful. BZ
Redd, Benjamin D. Jr. 5th
Ken Metviner 24th 7-8 Jul 1999  Thanks for your initiative and accomplishment. I have 
    enjoyed my first visit thoroughly. 
I couldn't find any reference to current occupations (if 
    any), etc. Also, wouldn't it be interesting to have a photo 
    gallery of ourselves, "Then and Now". We met our 
    Company-mates for the first time in 35 years last October 
    at our reunion. Some guys haven't changed. Others put on 
    some pounds. Funny, no one seems to have lost any more 
    hair. 
Good ideas keep coming in. This is great.
Jim Thornton 23 7 Jul 1999 I am not dead.  And Ted Healy does exist.  Please resurrect me and add Ted Healy to our company rooster.  Thanks.   [Webmaster:  Done! Welcome back from the Dark Side!]
Jack Karson 8 7 Jul 1999 OUTSTANDING........... 
The Last Call section is a tough one, just like going to 
    the Vietnam Memorial.  But, it is perfect... 
Comments on USNA Links category: 
    Nice touch.  It was easy to get to other interesting areas. 
Comments on privacy: 
    Listing of everyone is fine with me. 
Bravo Zulu
John Dolby 14th 7 Jul 1999 This is one of the best special interest web sites that I 
    have had a chance to visit. Great job!!!
pete savage  7 7 Jul 1999 I think it's a GREAT idea and a great site!   It's something 
    that will give us all the opportunity to share memories and 
    be better connected, and with far less effort than snail 
    mail! 
good ideas!   expertise in an area should probably be 
    expanded to include requests for help.  ex.  medical, trip 
    planning, etc/ 
Comments on Class News category: 
    very nice!  i think the sea stories pages will encourage a 
    lot of people to submit stories. i know i was moved to write 
    a few up, and i haven't written to shipmate ever! 
great job!   thank you!
Blackwell, Lew  10 7 Jul 1999 An excellent start-well done to the initiators. The use and 
    value of the site will grow over time as more people use it. 
    You have created a great base for everyone to help build 
    on over time. Again ,well done !
Ron Klemick 5TH 8 Jul 1999 Excellent;  good start.  Any type news would be welcome. 
What a great beginning !
Donald R. Freese 5 8 Jul 1999 I have not explored site.  First logo.  Great idea!
Wilson F Harris  5 7 Jul 1999 Bravo Zulu! 
    It is excellent now and will only get better. 
    One small item:  List the classmates full address AND 
    email addresses.... 
    (and this Evaluation Form is way too long, sir) 
Comments on privacy: 
    I'm not really sure such security is necessary but I will 
    defer to others with more experience in the field.  If I 
    send email to a classmate I'm not worried if he has my 
    return address.....
D. Terry Rogers  20th 9 Jul 1999 This is great. We owe a debt of considerable gratitude to 
    those of our classmates who have labored to produce this 
    site. 
Comments on privacy: 
    I suspect that privacy is going to become more critical in 
    the future.  We are going to be bombarded with junk email 
    without it.
Newkirk, Charles  15 9 Jul 1999
O'Brien, Thomas Joseph, Jr. 18th 8 Jul 1999 Great site!!  Enjoyed perusing it tonight and will return 
    for more in-depth looks later.  Thanks to the Webmaster and 
    all others responsible for pulling all the info available 
    into one central repository.  BZ!! 
Comments on Shipmate category: 
    Always superb!  Many thanks to Mike Shelley.
John Detweiler  12 9 Jul 1999 This is a good piece of work.  Glad to be able to get information in "real time"  - And my thanks to 
    all who have made this possible. 
John Nelson  12 9 Jul 1999 Well organized and clear except for the Signal Bridge. 
    What is going on there?  Purpose, how to use, etc? 
Not exactly clear how one would get a snail mail address 
    for a classmate.
Frank Holmes  14 8 Jul 1999 great idea and the appearance is very professional and 
    appropriate 
Comments on Classmates category: 
    also seems like a good idea.  I'm such a rube with 
    computers, I don't know how its to be constructed but I can 
    push the button on the mouse...... 
Comments on USNA Links category: 
    good, allows to get around related areas - thank you 
Comments on privacy: 
    so far, privacy hasn't been a problem for me but based on 
    everything I've read, we need to be careful to preserve as 
    much privacy as possible with Internet Access 
Appreciate your work to get this started - I believe this 
    site will help us remain connected as age begins to catch 
    up with us....
McAnally, Alan  21 8 Jul 1999 You have done an excellent job and I know there will be 
    more improvements in the future. I enjoyed it.  Nice job.  Thanks
Hahn, William Dillon 8 10 Jul 1999 The site is outstanding.  Thanks to all who have made it 
    possible.  BZ 
Please include all of the information that each individual 
    is comfortable sharing.
Zimmerman, Sherwood 63 12 Jul 1999  Awesome! You guys did a great job! 
Comments on audio: 
    Couldn't play them, although I opened my RealPlayer. Don't know if its me or the website? Also, Last Call page always hangs up my computer -- I get a "Not Responding" message?
Gary Smith 12th 12 Jul 1999  Nice job !
Howard, O. E. (Ed) III 2nd 11 Jul 1999 
Newkirk, Charles 15 14 Jul 1999
John Detweiler 12 14 Jul 1999 This is a good piece of work.  Comments on privacy: 
I would lean to publishing all known email addresses.  And my thanks to all who have made this possible. JHD
Pete Deutermann 12th 19 Jun 1999  If individual classmates have their own websites (e.g., 
    ptdeutermann.com,) will these be offered as links? 
Biggest privacy prob is going to be spam; if there are some 
    spam filters available, these should be activated - and, 
    members can come back to the webmaster to identify 
    spammers; it might be useful to add a password feature to 
    enter the site, such as, USNAAA member number? 
I'm very impressed with this; had no idea it was even being 
    developed. Very well done, and almost scary in its 
    coverage. 
Lanny Cox 11/15 23 Jul 1999 BEAUTIFUL JOB!  This is a very classy presentation.  Is 
    there a way to link classmates geographically?  For 
    example, I am in the North Texas area (Dallas/Fort Worth). 
    Is there a way to get a list of classmates in the area?  I 
    ran into a guy from `64 the other day and he asked if  I 
    were interested in starting an Alumni Chapter here in Fort 
    Worth since the existing North Texas Chapter (in Dallas) is too far away to go for breakfast/luncheon type events. 
Response from Hostmaster:  Yes, we just haven't got it yet.  The rosters we have are essentially dumps of spread sheets from the Alumni Association and we have found some errors in them.  My chore, as chief bit butcher, is to organize them into an indexed searchable database.  Current zip code will be one of the ways to search the roster. 

I think whomever made this possible deserves a rousing 3 
    cheers and BZ!  It's very well done. 
    Hip, hip, hooray and Bravo Zulu!!
Terry Abell 18 16 Jul 1999 I find everything about the site pleasing; an accurate 
    rendition of Quality '63. Every Category of the site 
    carries out that quality.
Bingemann, David A.  8th 16 Jul 1999 Excellent!
Malcolm Wright  9th 16 Jul 1999 Great Site.  It has the right topics.  I'm impressed. 
Audio was spotty (dead spots) when it first came on.  If 
    you clicked "stop" and then started it again, the quality 
    was fine.
Pete Rollosson  16 16 Jul 1999 Impressive.  I especially like the colors and font size.  I 
    have very poor vision due to diabetic retinopathy.  Good 
    job.  Appreciate all of the links.
Robert "Brev" Moore  6th 17 Jul 1999 Great Site!  Appearance is sharp!  Regarding my web 
    browser, I believe mine is Compuserve.  How about another choice so we can fill in the blank? 
Publish all email addresses.  You already have, haven't 
    you?   [Webmaster:  Not really - Class.Secretary  e-mails them out, but they are not available on the Web as a collection.] 
This was a somewhat cursory, first visit, but I appreciate 
    the effort and I think you are on the right track!  Brev
 
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