Military Ball
The Military Ball was a success and the weather cooperated this year! The ball was held at the Comfort Inn & Suites in Mt. Pleasant on Friday, February 12, 2010. The evening consisted of a wonderful meal for the 280 guests, followed by cadets roasting cadre and cadre in turn roasting cadets. In particular the cadets poked at MSG Joe Poster for his physical training regiment and to LTC Kalloch for his actions at West Point and how they mirror certain CMU cadets. Cadre took the opportunity to highlight cadets who struggled with early morning exercising and their communication skills. The traditional GROG bowl (a special punch prepared especially for the senior cadets made up of river water, hot sauce and dirty shoes) was entertaining. The rest of the evening was for a silent auction and dancing.
Two outstanding alumni members, MAJ Douglas Dilday and LTC Donald Robinson, were inducted into the ROTC Hall of Fame. MAJ Douglas Dilday, ROTC class of 1973 was unable to attend the ball because of his continued support of the Army with General Dynamics Information Technology, as he was preparing National Guard troops to go overseas. His mother Mrs. Betty Moore came to accept the award on MAJ Dilday’s behalf.
LTC Donald Robinson, ROTC class of 1976, his family, and surprise visitors, were present at the Ball. LTC Robison’s has continued his commitment to the Army as he is a current Junior ROTC instructor at Creston High School in Grand Rapids, MI. LTC Robison enjoyed the evening, visiting with alumni and CMU administration.
The Military Ball is open to all Alumni, if you are wish to attend please contact the Battalion.
