The club is working on the updated membership application for the upcoming academic year. The board is working out different dues payment options. Details should be available next month (February).
All Academy Ball 2018
The All Academy Ball is coming up on Friday, December 28, 2018, 5-11 pm. The event will be at the Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Ln, Oakbrook Terrace, IL.
Here is the link to the AAB web-page with all the details: IAAB
Going to the Army-Navy Game in Philly?
Here's a little FYI for WPPC-IL Parent Club members attending the game in Philadelphia.
Pre-Game Tailgate 11:00am-1:00pm
Citizens Bank Park
Beat the cold at the pre-game tailgate inside the beautiful Hall of Fame Club in Citizens Bank Park (Phillies baseball stadium) right across the street from Lincoln Financial Field! Two hours of all-you-can-eat-and-drink Tailgate, with plenty of cheesesteaks, hot dogs, hoagies, beer, wine, soda and more. Enjoy music and face painters to get you in the spirit! GO ARMY! BEAT NAVY! Don't miss this great place to warm up and get in the mood for the big game… Tickets are $70 each for adults, $25 for children 12 and under.
Parking and/or Pre-Game Tailgate tickets here – LINK
Stadium Information – LINK
Parking Info (Map) – LINK
Please contact Bob Manfredini @ 847-533-2357 / rmanfredini@sbcglobal.net for more info or if you plan to attend the tailgate and would like to meet up after the game.
https://www.phillylovesarmynavy.com/
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Army Navy Football Watch Party
Join the WPPC-IL for the Army Navy Watch Party
When: Saturday December 8, 2018, 1:30 pm (Kick-off at 2pm)
Where: Real Time Sports, 1120 West Devon, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
RSVP to Tammy Nigam at nigam1000 at yahoo.com
Click the link for the FLYER
If you prefer downtown location, the West Point Society of Chicago is having their watch party at Kelsey's Bar, 2265 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago.
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Army Air Force Watch Party
Army vs. Air Force Watch Party
Date/Time: Saturday, November 3rd, 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
(Kick-off is at 11:00 am Central)
Location: Real Time Sports, 1120 West Devon, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
RSVP to Tammy Nigam at nigam1000 at yahoo.com
We will also be collecting donations of toys for Toys for Tots and wine for the All Academy Ball.
Click on this link for the FLYER .
2018 Tailgate – Family Weekend
5th Annual Parents’ Weekend Tailgate
As an annual tradition following the Parents’ Weekend football game, WPPCâ€IL is once again hosting a tailgate party following the game. Come join us after the game for fun, food and fellowship with other WPPC-IL members and cadets. Its a guaranteed great time!
We need everyone's help to make this a successful event. Please consider volunteering and helping out at the tailgate… a little help goes a long way!
Download the flyer here –> TAILGATE FLYER
Questions? Call Jeff Carello @ 618-204-4445 or email jeffwp2021@gmail.com
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Football Tickets – Family Weekend
WPPC-IL GROUP TICKET SALES END ON 9/20/18
West Point athletics has created a block of football tickets and parking passes specially reserved for WPPC-IL members on Family Weekend. We currently have about half of our tickets sold but additional tickets and parking passes will be available should they be needed.
If you have the original flyer from the Welcome Picnic in June, please note that our point of contact for parking passes has changed to Kristi Lawless (Army Athletics) @ (845) 446-7476.
To purchase tickets online click here –> TICKETS
Download updated flyer here –> FOOTBALL FLYER
If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Carello @ 618-204-4445 or email jeffwp2021@gmail.com
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2018 Football Tickets (Family Weekend)
West Point athletics has created a block of football tickets and parking passes specially reserved for WPPC-IL members on Family Weekend.
We currently have about half of our tickets sold but additional tickets and parking passes will be available should they be needed. If you have the original flyer from the Welcome Picnic in June, please note that our point of contact for parking passes has changed to Kristi Lawless (Army Athletics) @ (845) 446-7476.
The updated flyer can be downloaded here –> FOOTBALL FLYER
The tailgate party will begin on Buffalo Soldier Field (near Thayer entrance) immediately following the game.
2018 Fall Picnic and Shoot-A-Round
September 30th, 1:30-5pm
Once again, we will be hosting our Fall Picnic and Parent Outing at one of the premier shooting ranges in northern Illinois. The Aurora Sportsman’s Club has top-notch facilities and offers something for everyone in shooting sports. Everyone who attended last year had a great time and came away with a smile on their face.
The event is FREE for all that want to attend and enjoy the usual potluck picnic and fellowship. We will also offer ballistic activities for a small fee to cover the cost of ammunition for anyone interested in shooting semi-auto pistols, rifles, and shotguns.
Click here for more info and to Register
Keep an eye out for updates and more information via email, FaceBook and the WPPC-IL website!
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Illinois parents and families gather to write letters to our Illinois Plebes.
Date: Saturday July 28, 2018
Time: 11am – 1 pm
Location: 22 East Chicago Ave, Naperville IL
Click on this LINK for the flyer with more details.
Time: 11am – 1 pm
Location: 22 East Chicago Ave, Naperville IL
Click on this LINK for the flyer with more details.