2025 Annual Reunion - Save the Date
74th Annual Chesapeake Chapter Reunion
Mark your calendars for the biggest weekend of the year! We are proud to announce our 2025 Annual Reunion will be held September 12-14 at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor. This hallmark event brings together Kings Point graduates from across the country for three days of fellowship, remembrance, and celebration.
Event Details
Dates: Friday, September 12 - Sunday, September 14, 2025
Location: Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, 401 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Registration: Opens May 15, 2025 • Early Bird deadline: July 31, 2025
Accommodations: Room block reserved at $189/night (mention "USMMA KP Alumni")
Theme: "Three Scores and Seven Years of Service" - Celebrating 74+ years of chapter fellowship
Reunion Schedule Highlights
5:00 PM - Registration & Welcome Reception
7:00 PM - Class-specific gatherings (Classes of 1975, 1980, 1985, etc.)
9:00 PM - Hospitality suite opens
7:30 AM - Continental breakfast
9:00 AM - Business meeting & officer elections
10:30 AM - Memorial service & roll call of departed classmates
12:00 PM - Luncheon with guest speaker, Admiral Marcus C. Jones, USMM (Ret.), Superintendent, USMMA
3:00 PM - Afternoon free: Baltimore harbor tour (optional), golf outing, or leisure time
6:00 PM - Cocktail reception & cash bar
7:00 PM - Gala dinner & awards ceremony
10:00 PM - Dancing and entertainment
8:00 AM - Memorial service at Fort McHenry (all faiths welcome)
9:30 AM - Farewell maritime brunch
11:00 AM - Reunion concludes
We Need Volunteers!
Success of our annual reunion depends on member volunteers. We need help with registration desk, event coordination, hospitality, and more. Email reunion@kpchesapeake.com to join the reunion committee.
Hotels & Travel
Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor (primary hotel) - $189/night plus tax
Room block holds 150 rooms. Book by August 15, 2025 using link: [Hilton Booking Link]
Alternative accommodations:
- Hampton Inn Baltimore-Downtown - 0.6 miles from Hilton
- Marriott Baltimore Waterfront - 0.3 miles from Hilton
- Various B&Bs in Federal Hill neighborhood
Transportation
BWI Airport (15 miles), MARC Penn Line to Camden Station (3 blocks from Hilton), and Uber/Lyft readily available. Parking available at hotel ($28/day).
Registration Fees
| Category | Early Bird (by 7/31) | Regular |
|---|---|---|
| Member | $275 | $325 |
| Guest (spouse/partner) | $250 | $300 |
| Single-day pass | $125/day | |
Fees include meals, receptions, and event materials. Children under 12 attend free.
Special Programming
This year's reunion features special panels and sessions:
- Maritime Industry Panel: "The Future of U.S. Maritime Power" featuring senior leaders from MARAD, Military Sealift Command, and commercial shipping lines
- Career Transition Workshop: For mid-career and retired members considering second careers
- KP Museum Exhibit: "74 Years of Chesapeake Chapter History" with photos and artifacts
- Golf Tournament: sponsorship opportunities available at Greystone Golf Course
Questions About the Reunion?
Contact our Reunion Committee at reunion@kpchesapeake.com or call (410) 420-0909.
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