We are in the initial planning stages for the 1st ever super reunion of all black service academy graduates. USAFA WOL will take the lead in planning. We have made contact with Naval Academy graduates (The El Dorado Society)and they are excited. We are reaching out to West Point, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine grads.

Expect a conference call in Jan 2008. The call in numbers will be posted on this site and blast emailed. Our goal is to have a wide cross section of classes represented on the planning team. Since this is such a huge endeavor and we are reaching out to all the academies, we need STRONG grads on this planning team.

We need a maximum effort in January to get in as many membership applications and dues as possible. That will help us fine tune our budget and planning for the remainder of 2008 and 2009. Help us by taking care of WOL applications and dues as quickly as you can. You can download an application from this site or email Jim McReynolds at jcmcreynolds@cox.net. Emailing Jim gives us an updated email address. Make that your first option.

You can also expect an open conference call in January for any member interested in helping with the "2009 SUPER REUNION". This reunion will involve Navy, West Point, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine grads. Initial plans are for Miami in Feb (Black History month) 2009. That may change but the planning team will make that decision.

We need a secretary. Jim McReynolds, '77, moved from secretary to membership chairperson after Nelson English, '81, stepped down. The job is more about being accountable and dependable at this point. Call me (Rich Hall)at 954-559-8039 if you are a voulnteer. Help find a volunteer if the job is not right for you.