Wednesday, 25 AUG 2010

Thursday, 26 Aug 2010
 

6:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Golf Registration

Lower Atrium & National Golf Club

7:00 AM - 7:30 AM

Bus Shuttle from the Gaylord to National Golf Club

Gaylord Front Motor Lobby

7:45 AM - 8:45 AM

One-on-One Golf Lessons with Golf Pro

National Golf Club

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Super Reunion Golf Tournament

National Golf Club

Sponsors: EOSS, Inc. & US Military Academy Admissions

(SHOTGUN START: 9:00 am)                                         (300 St. Andrews Dr., Ft Washington, MD 20744)

Overview: Whether an avid golfer or a novice interested in a unique networking exchange with fellow alumni from all five service academies, corporate partners and friends of the academies, join us on the greens at one of Maryland’s finest golf course, The National Golf Club. Breakfast Fellowship is at 8:00 a.m. with a Shotgun Start at 9:00 a.m. The culminating event is the 19th Hole Luncheon and Award Presentations. Registration includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart per foursome, green fees, box lunch & a guaranteed good time!  A la carte one-on-one golf pro lessons available.
Attire: Collared Shirt, Long Pants or Walking Shorts required.

Noon - 8:00 PM

Super Reunion Early Registration

Lower Atrium (Under Large American Flag)

Noon - 8:00 PM

Silent Auction Open (Bids Close on Dinner Cruise)

Lower Atrium (Under Large American Flag)

Noon - 8:00 PM

Cyber Café Open
Sponsors: Booz Allen Hamilton & Jones Lang LaSalle

Overview: Laptops with internet access and printer available.

Lower Atrium

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Fanfare at the fountain

Lower Atrium

Friday, 27 Aug 2010
 

6:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Super Reunion Registration

Woodrow Wilson Lobby (Second Floor)

Silent Auction Open (Bids Close on Dinner Cruise)

6:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Career Fair Exhibitor Setup

Woodrow Wilson A

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Career Fair Exposition Open

Woodrow Wilson A (Second Floor)

Overview:  Come prepared to market your professional portfolio.  Government and corporate recruiters will be available to showcase employment opportunities and interview onsite.  Prime networking opportunity for graduates in transition and those seeking new career paths.

Exhibitors include: Booz Allen Hamilton; Computer Sciences Corporation; Department of Defense Office of Diversity Management Equal Opportunity; Department of Transportation Maritime Administration;
Department of Veterans Affairs; Dimensions Healthcare Systems; EOSS, Inc.; Globalinx;
International Adoption Agency, Inc.; Jones Lang LaSalle; Military Sealift Command; NetBase Corporation;
Target Stores, Inc.; US Air Force Academy Admissions; US Air Force Academy Way of Life Alumni Group;
USAA; US Merchant Marine Academy Admissions; US Military Academy Admissions; US Nuclear Regulatory Commission

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Cyber Café Open
Sponsors: Booz Allen Hamilton & Jones Lang LaSalle

Overview: Laptops with internet access and printer available.

Woodrow Wilson A

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Refreshment Break
Sponsor: Dimensions Healthcare System

Woodrow Wilson A

LUNCH ON YOUR OWN

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Veterans Employment Seminar
Sponsor:  Department of Veterans Affairs

Woodrow Wilson B

Facilitator:  Dennis O. May, Director, Veterans Employment Coordination Service, Department of Veterans Affairs

Overview: Learn how  the system works and access the many services available through the Veterans Employment Coordination Office.  Obtain updates and answers to luring questions.

4:30 PM - 5:45 PM

FREE TIME

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Welcome Reception

Posé Ultra Lounge (First Floor, Front Lobby)

Sponsor: Department of Defense and The Office of Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity

Overview:  Rekindle old relationships and expand your social network in the spectacular ambiance of Pose Ultra Lounge. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment.  Cash Bar available.
Attire: Business Casual

9:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Network, Dance & Enjoy

Posé Ultra Lounge

Overview:  Pose Ultra Lounge opens to all hotel guests.  Plan to continue to enjoy this cutting-edge, two story lounge that offers dramatic vistas of the nation’s capital viewed through 18-foot, floor-to-ceiling windows.  
Live entertainment and electrifying music.  Cash Bar available.

Saturday, 28 Aug 2010
 

BREAKFAST ON YOUR OWN

7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Super Reunion Registration

Woodrow Wilson Lobby (Second Floor)

Silent Auction Open (Bids Close on Dinner Cruise)

7:00 AM  - 4:30 PM

Cyber Café Open
Sponsors: Booz Allen Hamilton & Jones Lang LaSalle

Overview: Laptops with internet access and printer available.

Woodrow Wilson Lobby

8:00 AM - 8:20 AM

Opening Session

Cherry Blossom Ballroom (Second Floor)

Overview: Be inspired to “Celebrate the History-Accept the Challenge” as Super Reunion Visionary and President of the US Air Force Academy Way of Life Alumni Group opens the day.  Join Richard Hall
(USAFA ’79) and the Super Reunion Planning Team as we set sail for a productive and enriching day.

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Maximizing Your Network 

Cherry Blossom Ballroom

  Facilitator:  Janine L. Mines, First Black Female Grad US Naval Academy, 1980

Overview:  Relationships are crucial and learning to navigate complex roadmaps with a dependable and resourceful network is paramount. Hear straight talk about how  to best leverage your pool of resources and relationships.

Invited Distinguished Panelists: Eugene Bounds, Senior Vice President, Booz Allen Hamilton, Herman Bulls, CEO, Public Institutions, Jones Lang LaSalle (USMA ’78); Eugene Campbell, Vice President, Domestic Minority Business Development, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts; William “T” Thompson, CEO, USAF Academy Associates of Graduates (USAFA ‘73); Matice J. Wright, Deputy Director of Industrial Policy, Office Under the Secretary of Defense (AT&L) and the First African American Female Naval Flight Officer (USNA ‘88);

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Refreshment Break
Sponsor:  Computer Sciences Corporation

Woodrow Wilson A Lobby

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Military Leadership Diversity Commission Panel

 Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Overview:  Lt General John Hopper (USAF Retired, USAFA ’69), member of the Military Leadership Diversity Commission will discuss The Commission and pertinent issue papers. Invaluable dialog for commanders and supervisors.

10:55 AM – 11:25 AM

For Love of Liberty

Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Overview: Brief introduction to a four-hour Public Service Broadcast (PBS) mini-series, “For Love of Liberty: The Story of America’s Black Patriots” which uses letters, diaries, speeches, journalistic accounts and military records to document and acknowledge the sacrifices and accomplishments of African-American service men and women since the earliest days of The Republic.

Doors open for seating for the Tribute Luncheon

11:45 AM - 1:30 PM

Tribute Luncheon
Sponsors: USAA, Walt Disney World Company

Woodrow Wilson A

Keynote Speaker:  The Honorable Will A. Gunn, General Counsel
                               Department of Veterans Affairs (USAFA '80)
Emcees:  Ronald Steptoe (USMA ’87) and Lisa Steptoe (USMA ’87)

Overview:  Salute the “Most Senior African-American Graduates” from each of the five military service academies. The “First African-American Female Graduates” from each of the service academies will also
be recognized. Special comments from the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense Personnel
and Readiness.
Attire:  Business Suit; Service Uniform encouraged

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

“Saving Our Youth” Panel

Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Facilitator: Dr. Kenneth Dunn (USNA ’74), Super Reunion US Naval Academy Rep

Overview: Brief discussion on “Saving Our Youth”, led by some of the nation’s most respected mentoring organizations. Be inspired to collaborate our efforts and to get involved in your respective communities.

Panelist:

Raymond Lucas, President, 100 Black Men of Maryland, Inc.

Karen Mathis, President and CEO, Big Brothers of America

Terrill D. Wicks, Vice President, Boys & Girls Clubs of America

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Refreshment Available
Sponsor:  Scitor Corporation

Annapolis Lobby

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Service Academy Breakout Sessions

Overview:  Each military service academy group will conduct an interactive breakout session to address academy specific matters and community service.

Facilitators:

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

FREE TIME

7:00 PM

Gather in Lobby for the stroll to the National Harbor Pier
Leisure 10-15 minute walk. Special accommodations available

Gaylord Front Lobby

7:30 PM

Board Odyssey Charter Cruise

National Harbor Pier

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Dinner Cruise on the Potomac River

Odyssey Charter Yacht

Honorary Dinner Cruise Captain: Fletcher “Flash” Wiley (USAFA ’65)

Silent Auction Opens 8:00 pm – Bids Close at 9:00 pm, Auction Winners Announced

Overview:  Sail along the Potomac as we enjoy great food, live band and a beautiful ambiance. Cash Bar is available.
Attire:  Business Chic

11:00 PM

Depart National Harbor Pier to the Gaylord National Resort

Sunday, 29 Aug 2010
 

11:00 AM

Hotel Check-Out
 

Hotel Front Desk

Conclusion of the Inaugural Black Service Academy Graduates Super Reunion

Continue to “Celebrate the History – Accept the Challenge”