1997-1998 Historic Lecture Series
The Fort Ord Alumni Association is proud to present to members and friends
the "1997-1998 History Lecture Series".
This inaugural program is in memory of PSG (retired) James Rucker, who
was the chair of the FOAA Advisory Board and a very special member of the
communities surrounding Fort Ord.
The 1997-1998 History Lecture Series is a monthly series and takes place
on the 4th Sunday of the month, at the Stilwell Community Center on Fort
Ord (formerly the NCO Club). The program will start at 2:00 pm, following
a brunch. It will presents special films, lectures and tours related to
Fort Ord. Some of these films have not been released before.
This series started in September 1997. On Sunday, September 28, a training
film from 1938-1939 was presented and accompanied by remarks from Dr. Stephen
Payne, DLI Command Historian. On Sunday, October 26, The world premier of
a new Fort Ord History video, produced for the U.S. Army by David Donnenfield
Productions, was shown.
September history lecture with Helen Rucker and Major General Gourley.
Future series will take place on November 1997 through May 1998, with
the exception of December 1997 and January 1998. Those programs are:
Medal of Honor/ Distinguished Service Cross Project,
November 23,1:00 p.m. at the General Stilwell Community Center. |
Fort Ord History and its Significance to the Army, February 22,
1:00 p.m. at the General Stilwell Community Center
Field Trip to Stilwell Hall,
March 22, 1:00 p.m. at the General Stilwell Community Center
Monterey/Maneuvers of 1940,
April 26,1:00 p.m. at the General Stilwell Community Center
These event dates are subject to change. For more information, call 408-582-3955.
You are all welcome to join us in this joyful historic voyage.
Seaside Will Retain Building and Street Names
The Seaside City Council passed Resolution No. 97 - 58. on June19th,
1997, to retain street names in the former Fort Ord area within the city
limits of Seaside.
By taking this action the Seaside City Council demonstrated theircommitment
to develop the former fort for civilian use, while preserving its history.
City of Seaside Resolution No. 97-58.
Seaside is the second community in the area to do so. Marina City
Council had passed a resolution to retain street names on the former
fort on March 18. |
In the resolution the city's council stated that this way key names of
individuals and places in the history of the U.S. Army and the history of
the former Fort Ord will be memorialized. Regardless if they are nationally
famous. "...the city of Seaside will be enhanced by our effort to retain
these footnotes in history and incorporate them into the heritage of the
city." Our thanks to the City Council of Seaside.
Strategic Planning
On Tuesday, November 4, 1997, the Fort Ord Alumni Association held its
strategic planning workshop at California State University, Monterey Bay.
All association members were invited to discuss the future development of
the organization. Donna Johnson Marketing has been hired to help FOAA plan
its immediate and long term goals which include increasing membership, strengthening
the organization, preserving its history, and expanding educational opportunities
at CSUMB.
Taking a Mulligan
Unfortunately, the Fort Ord Alumni Association's inaugural golf tournament
schedualed for November 5, 1997, at picturesque Rancho Canada golf club
in Carmel was canceled.
As golfers know, one shot in the rough doesn't mean there isn't another
ball in the bag.
Membership Renewal
Membership renewals for 1998 are being accepted
from November 1, 1997. Please consider renewing when you receive your packet.
Factoids
Most Distant Member
James Willbanks, Saudi Arabia
Newest Member
Lyle Quock, Pebble Beach, CA
First to Renew
Arthur Agpalasin - Individual
Marina Rotary - Organization |
