Q06: Do you currently do any volunteer work in support of USMA and the Long Gray Line?

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A considerable percentage of graduates volunteer their time for the benefit of the Academy through various means.  Of the respondents, 23% currently volunteer their time.
 
Number
Volunteer 
Percentage 
of Respondents
82
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1.59%
3882
No
75.26%
1194
Yes
23.15%
Total Processed: 5158
Of the major areas where graduate respondents volunteer, many do so through their local West Point SocietyOther areas include volunteering for class needs and functions, USMA admissions and recruiting, and other vital concerns.
 
Number
Areas 
Percentage 
of Respondents
3937
[Blank]
76.33%
59
AOG
1.14%
633
Local West Point Society
12.27%
266
Other (Explain Below)
5.16%
297
USMA (includes admissions, recruiting, etc.)
5.76%
362
USMA Class
7.02%
50
West-Point.Org
0.97%
Total Processed: 5158
 
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The following are the raw comments collected for this survey question.  The numbers serve only to identify the comment for this question and do not serve any other identification purpose:

[001]  Support to local MALO

[002]  Academy selection panel for local congressman

[003]  1956 Memorial Articles project

[004]  I do cemetery tours for visiting dignitaries, and have been interviewed for a number of TV spots on West Point history

[005]  Was a past president of L.A. WP Society

[006]  Cadet Club

[007]  I work with elected representatives in Washington to help them select most-qualified candidates for nomination to service academies.

[008]  Support local West Point Leadership program w/ high schools

[009]  Used to-formally west MI & U.P. Reegional field force Coordinator and H Zip Code member of field force for about 11 years-co-founded West MI WP Parents club & stay in touch w/current field force coordinator.

[010]  Reunion Committee

[011]  Have talked to soldiers, and more recently to high schools about West Point; showing the film "Leaders for a Lifetime" and giving a speaking presentation with West Point paraphernalia.

[012]  Past President, Vice President In recent years I have had no time to spend on any activity other than work. That will be changing in the next 2 months.

[013]  Have done interviews with selected potential canidates. When a PMS I advertised for USMA at all of the college fairs as the USMA MALO never showed up.

[014]  Class Rep for the local WP Society

[015]  Company Rep for Class fund

[016]  I was unable to answer above that I read the Supe, the Com, the Dean and the PrexAOG each issue.

[017]  I occassionally talk with prospective candidates on America Online, giving advice and info, etc. all informally and unofficially. I am applying for a liaison officer position in my area.

[018]  On the Class Standing Committee Organizing and editing Class 50 Yr Book Developed and edit "Informal" Class Web Site & History Page

[019]  Assit the WV Chapter in recruiting applicants

[020]  I ALSO WORK WITH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM ECONOMICALLY DEPRESSED AREAS AND BUSINESSES IN SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. MY WIFE AND I--BOTH GRADUATES OF USMA--PAY APPROXIMATELY 55% OF THE COST TO FLY MINORITY JROTC STUDENTS, WITH GOOD GRADES, TO THE ACADEMY. WORKING WITH ADMISSIONS, WE SEEK TO EXPOSE THE CANDIDATES TO ALL ASPECTS OF THE ACADEMY. AFTERWARDS, WE WORK CLOSELY WITH HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC COUNSELORS TO ENSURE THAT THE CANDIDATES TAKE ACADEMIC SUBJECTS THAT WILL MAKE THEM ACADEMICALLY COMPETITIVE WHEN THEY APPLY TO THE ACADEMY.

[021]  athletic recruiting

[022]  

[023]  Specifically, I am focused on the nationwide recruiting of American Indian applicants.

[024]  I work in a Public School District. I announce my status as a grad and discuss military academy appointments and military service with interested students.

[025]  Sponsor USMA Prep Schoolers and cadets.

[026]  Have advised several cadet candidates, sons of friends, on what to expect at WP. Have helped them feel confident in accepting appointments and have continued to help them during periods od doubt.

[027]  Volunteer with admissions program to assist HS students with admissions process.

[028]  volunteered for work on Book page

[029]  Member, Publications Committee Class of 55 Fiftieth Reunion Gift Comm. Member

[030]  Assist, along with other classmates, in providing financial support to classmate-priest who is stationed in the poorest part of Mexico.

[031]  Unofficially work with local High School ROTC

[032]  west point jewish chapel fund

[033]  served as VP for WPSLA for about 4 years

[034]  Central Florida Chapter Membership

[035]  Support with donations to AAA

[036]  Currently assigned overseas in Korea and attempting to locate classmates.

[037]  Annual Founders' Day Volunteer

[038]  Potential Cadet screening for Congressman

[039]  As a high school math/science teacher I try to introduce the Academies to all my students.

[040]  Congressman's Nominating Committee

[041]  I am on Congressman Jack Quinn's academy nomination selection team

[042]  I'm the PMS @ Wake Forest. As I talk with my prospective cadets, I answer questions re: USMA and through those discussions support USMA's cause.

[043]  Have, at the request of the local recruiters, attended and assisted in local recruiting efforts.

[044]  Previously supported admissions by running the physical apptitude test for candidates.

[045]  Annual Founder's Day committee chief. Have met with local interested candidates when requested.

[046]  Admissions Field Force

[047]  USAR MALO

[048]  I serve on my local congressman's academy selection board.

[049]  Whenever possible, I bring the opportunities available to the attention of possible candidates. Also, I have worked with individuals on three occasions before they reported to New Cadet Barracks to provide them with some basics.

[050]  Hotel Thayer Project

[051]  Volunteer to assist local congressman in the interviews/ranking of academy candidates for nomination.

[052]  Hosted cadet Glee club when they visited Erie, PA. Hosted 2 cadets in my home.

[053]  I am the Washington D.C. and surrounding area class coordinator ... responsible for organizing the approximately 80 classmates in the area. We hold quarterly breakfasts and a yearly spouses' dinner in september. Also responsible for organizing this area's support to the 30th Reunion held this past September.

[054]  Serve on committee for congressman to assist in nomination selection for new candidates

[055]  WP Society of Puget Sound, Career Advisory Committee, Co-Chairman

[056]  Eastern Oregon Admission's Field Officer

[057]  Recently assisted MALO by manning high school recruiting booths.

[058]  Local high school & college recruiter for USMA as well as promote other service academies.

[059]  Oct97, After 22 years as Admissions Rep discontinued due to relocation (ILNC) will again help Admissions when professional and personal objectives are under control. Can not volunteer at this time.

[060]  Personally attempt to recruit best qualified young men. Provide catalogs and information.

[061]  OIC, Protestant Sunday School Program, Cadet Chapel Sponsor cadets

[062]  Class Scribe, member of some Class committees

[063]  Due to being out of work from 1992-1994 and then separated from my family for the past three years due to a long distance work assignment, I had little contact with AOG, local WP society, etc.. I would like to become involved with USMA admission work locally, if the AOG could use me, now that I am employed again.

[064]  Occassional recruiting

[065]  West Point Parents Club of MD/VA/DC

[066]  Assist in processing Class of 1992 homepage

[067]  Assist in annual Founder's Day functions.

[068]  Football Assistant OR & Mentor Football recruiting Sponsor 5 Cadets

[069]  Member of Computer Lab Advisory Group for West Point Youth Services.

[070]  Career contact

[071]  I used to support admissions by administering fitness tests to applicants, and meeting with high school guidance councelors to explain the opportunities available at the USMA.

[072]  I have volunteered to aid in the career advisory service my Society offers, but have yet to be called upon to offer any assistance.

[073]  20th Reunion Chairman Fund Raising Committee

[074]  Being a non-graduate, but AOG Associate Member, I do not feel I should do volunteer work. Feel that needs to be those who graduated. This is not to indicate I do not have a strong love of West Point. Just feel real representative work must be done by those who graduated. For public image, a non-graduate would not appear strong in this time of poor military support from society.

[075]  Signed up to assist in helping "Grads" find jobs as they left the service, etc. But, I have not ben called upon in at least two years.

[076]  Volunteer time to talk with local High school Juniors and Seniors considering attending an academy

[077]  I help out with the football team when I make it to football games.

[078]  Assist local high school students with application process.

[079]  I have informed Scott Clemenson that I can be placed on his volunteer rosters for information flow at Fort Rucker. This represents a bare thread of volunteer support, but I thought I'd list it anyway.

[080]  founder's day support

[081]  writing a book about the cl'50

[082]  Would readily be willing to help visit high schools, etc., to help promote admissions.

[083]  I spent about 20 minutes writing my thoughts etc and then when it came time for AOG goals my 300 mhz/64 mb Ram froze up and all was lost and I've some other things at Christmas I must do. Merry Christmas

[084]  I sit on a board for one of our Senators to recommend selections for his academy appointments.

[085]  Encourage and coach potential candidates for USMA admission.

[086]  I work in education and I try to talk to all students that are interested in any academy, especially USMA. I try to get their interest by wearing my uniforms during Army-Navy week and field their questions about academy life.

[087]  Moderate WP Water Polo Team Internet Site.

[088]  Just moved to the Charleston area from Leavenworth. Would like to begin volunteering here but, so far, been too busy settling in and working.

[089]  Vice-Pres. South Texas West Point Parents Club

[090]  Assist transitioning officers when contacted.

[091]  Coordinate and support a cadet "working with business" during the summer.

[092]  As a US Dept of Labor- certified Transition Assistance Seminar Facilitator, I have made a standing offer to assist USMA and other service academy grads wit htheir resumes and job search.

[093]  Working with local USMA/USNA job placement program. (Just started in this effort - new to Atlanta).

[094]  Chairman of the class 50th reunion gift fund committee.

[095]  Work with and support the local United States Service Academy Parents of Northern Nevada organization. I was instrumental in bringing the Cadet Glee Club to northern Nevada in 1982 & 1984 to standing room only crowds. I am currently working with the West Point Society of Northern California/Nevada and the USSAPONN in setting the stage for bringing the Cadet Glee Club back in March 1999.

[096]  Member fo 15-yr reunion committee

[097]  cadet company annual newsletter

[098]  Actually, I've volunteered to help in recruiting in the past, but have never been called upon.

[099]  Just wrote a letter to admissions re an excellent prospect - and his younger brother.

[100]  USAREUR Retiree Council

[101]  webmaster for class of 1997's page and west-point.org's

[102]  As a member of the Board of Governors of National Military Family Assn., and former Director and Officer of the Army Retirement Residence Foundation-Potomac I have spent much of my time since my second retirement in activities that support and contribute to the quality of life of the members of the LGL as well as the members of the Army family worldwide.

[103]  Co-Chair of USMA 1949 50th Reunion NOTE: Indicated "Yes" on "Board of Trustees" and "USMA Staff&Faculty" because of service as Class Trustee 1994-95 and in Tactical Dept,1956-59.

[104]  USMA Admissions Participant for WA State, WAC area

[105]  N/A

[106]  West Point Society

[107]  I am a Reserve Officer and often talk up my West Point experiences. As an attorney and a merit badge counsellor, I frequently counsel young men and women who are considering a military carrer.

[108]  Class of 1960 Gift Fund Committee

[109]  DALY/SELLECK/TOTTEN/PECA MILITARY FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

[110]  I would like to assist USMA by offering my services on future volunteer projects in the Syracuse/Upstate NY area.

[111]  Encouraging young qualified people to apply for appointments

[112]  Cl '52 systems administrator

[113]  Interview cadet candidates in Western Montana

[114]  Since retiring in 1992 (I am a 1972 grad) I have volunteered time with the local WPS, but I am now in Guam, and have not had an opportunity to volunteer, here.

[115]  Not regularly, but occaisionally speak to 9/10th graders at request of parents, about USMA and the other academies.

[116]  fund raising

[117]  work with DMI and orienteering team occasionally

[118]  Work with Senators to interview Service Academy Candidates

[119]  class of '74, DC area

[120]  VP, West Point Society of Italy

[121]  Have assisted Admissions as an active participant in the past. Had to stop with increased outside demands on time.

[122]  I haven't officially acted as part of one of these organized groups, but I do make myself available to answer questions of prospective cadets.

[123]  Class 10 year reunion committee member. West Point Society of New York member.

[124]  27th congressional district nomination committee. Cong. James Walsh

[125]  We sponsor five cadets.

[126]  I work with a volunteer career transition assistance group that helps anyone including military officers transition to a new job.

[127]  Co-Own our class listserv for '75

[128]  Support to USMAPS Supported joint society gatherings such as pre & post Army Navy Game activities Was President of WP Society of NJ for four years

[129]  I have represented West Point at the local high school college day.

[130]  Class Centennial Committee

[131]  Academy selection committee for local congressman interviewing prospective candidates for admission.

[132]  Career assistance

[133]  produce local society roster and provide membership services, write assembly column, perform mailings for class as class secretary, produce Register of Graduates for AOG

[134]  Heading class fundraising for my Cadet company

[135]  Since I live near Annapolis (That other school) I welcome opportunities to support our cadets and do participate with the West Point Society of Annapolis

[136]  Local Alumni group that is Telecom Market based. Monthly meetings and aid in professional job placement for those looking to get into telecommunications.

[137]  Assist West Point Society of Hampton Roads with Founder's Day support as needed.

[138]  Did a very simple recruiting evening at a local high school career evening several years ago in Tampa

[139]  Will apply to Military Academy Liaison Officer (MALO) program in 1998.

[140]  Have done recruiting assistance in the past

[141]  Local unincorporated group of Grads.Have worked with recruitors in the area to interview prospective /interested applicants and write letters of reccomendation.Chairman of the last two Founders Day events for West Texas.

[142]  As a Professor of MIlitary Science, I routinely interview young men and women who are interested in ROTC and West Point as a means to pay for their education. We also administer the PAE for West Point. I offer my assistance to these indivi

[143]  Will apply to Military Academy Liaison Officer (MALO) program in 1998.

[144]  Basketball Program

[145]  I have in the past.

[146]  Local Congressman's Academy Selection Board

[147]  Local congressional service academy selection commitee

[148]  member west point societies committee

[149]  DALY/SELLECK/TOTTEN/PECA MILITARY FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

[150]  West Point Fund Committee

[151]  Recruiting Liaison Officer - POLO

[152]  Congressional Nomination & Selection Panel for Rep. Jim Bunning, Ky 4th District & I try to recruit prospects informally.

[153]  I help with USMA recruiting in the area surrounding Fort McClellan, AL.

[154]  serve on Speaker Newt Gingrich's West Pont selection committee

[155]  if kids ask questions then i help steer them towards usma and the military

[156]  As JROTC director for high school district, I advise parents and students on academy.

[157]  US Senator Miltary Academy Selection Committee Review Member

[158]  I organized and run the Class of 58 Art Committee that takes art from the 1904 to 1944 Howitzers and makes them into prints for sale, both framed and unframed. The prints are sold at Founder Days and the profits given to USMA Projects through the Class of 58 Fund.

[159]  Class Gift Fund Comittee (D3 rep)

[160]  Local West Point Parent's Club officer

[161]  Helped organize the seed of a WP group when we were living in Greensboro. Classes of 46 and 72 well-represented in the group then.

[162]  Supporting Founders Day at Ft. Rucker for coming year.

[163]  I'm chair of the '59 class scholarship committee

[164]  West Point Parents' Club of Kansas City

[165]  Recruiting Locally

[166]  Research, writing, and advice seeking to serve the Army, USMA, and AOG through Class, West Point Society, US Army, USMA, AOG, and West-Point.Org representatives, officials, and associates.

[167]  Congressman John Ensign's Academy Selection Cmte.

[168]  Assisted Boy Scout Troop 72, Fogelsville as an Asst. Scout Master to tour USMA and Camp overnight in Spring 1997.

[169]  Military Academies Sports Foundation which is set up to conduct a soccer tournament in St Louis, MO including the women's soccer team to support Toys for Tots.

[170]  founders day

[171]  West Point Parents Club of Northern Calif

[172]  Founders Day

[173]  In the past I scouted female soccer candidates for Gene Ventriglia.

[174]  Michigan Parents' Club

[175]  Discuss WP with prospective middle school and Sr on my own.

[176]  Sponsor Local Founder's Day annually.

[177]  Retiree Activities Office, McClellan AFB, CA But, am unable to help now, due to current battle with cancer.

[178]  I teach at the University of Utah Army ROTC Battalion. I provide recruiting support to interested students. I also support the local MALO by conducting PAEs for candidates.

[179]  Other classes: I have done some facilities cost estimating work in support of class gift projects, and would do more if asked.

[180]  Academy Selection Board, Texas 3rd District (Rep. Sam Johnson)

[181]  Actively seek USMA grads and former faculty in current hiring. Work with USMA grads in preparing for transition to civilian life.

[182]  I may apply to become a MALO. I am currently in the IRR

[183]  Boys State Counselor (host for West Point information seminars while at Boys State)

[184]  Point of contact and fund raiser for Co. D-1, class gift on our 50th reunion.

[185]  Assist Croatia with WP admissions

[186]  Work with the MALOs in North Jersey

[187]  Army Crew Assistant Coach

[188]  Serve as a member of Senator Arlen Specter's Academy Admissions Board (this covers all Service Academies)

[189]  Hockey association

[190]  Reach For Tomarrow - a non-profit org designed to expose at risk youth to role models

[191]  Sponsor for Cadet Candidate at Prep School

[192]  Assist in fund raising for class gift to USMA

[193]  Promote WP to prospective candidates

[194]  Asst. OIC for Cadet Gospel Choir

[195]  (1) Active as MALO w/ admission work in Northern Virginia; (2) On the Board of Governors for WPSDC as Chairman of Career Advisory Services; (3) Active participant in class functions.

[196]  I have assisted several cadewt candidates over the years

[197]  Eugene-Springfield Literacy Council, office 2 days a week.

[198]  Have spoken at state-wide Academy Day orientation for potential cadets. Served as guest speaker at several cadet activities. Helped sponsor cadet groups visiting Wash DC area. Assisting with Bicentennial Steering Group

[199]  Co CQ

[200]  Service academy nomination board for US Senator Moyinhan

[201]  Chairman for class endowment fund for Catholic Chapel

[202]  Field queries at my local commu nity college

[203]  cOLORADO pARENTS gROUP

[204]  mentoring junior officers transitioning to the civilian sector

[205]  Career counseling for retirees or others leaving active duty (includes non-USMA graduates also)

[206]  I serve on a congressman's interview panel

[207]  1.) For the past 9 years, I have been a member of Congressman Tom DeLay's committee to chose his selections to all the Academies. 2.) I have provided assistance in determining the physical fitness of possible cadets, inculding free physical examinations where appropriate and legal. 3.) My wife and I have been responsible for Founder's Day for the Greater Houston area for the past 8 years. 4.) My son is working to develop a television dramatic series about West Point for potential television broadcast, and my wife and I are providing both financial and personal assistance with this project.

[208]  Career Day speaker at a high school.

[209]  I am an ROTC instructor and I counsel many applicants for ROTC scholarships to consider the Academy. I also administer the PAE for applicants.

[210]  Serve on Service Academy Nomination Board for Congressman Phil English.

[211]  "Other" above refers to active involvement with other organizations: Lions Club International, Recruiting Advice for USMA candidates in the Salem, Oregon geographical area. Oregon Chapter of The Eighth Air Force Historical Society, Willamette Chapter of The Retired Officers Association, Penn State Alumni Association, The Nittany Lion Club.......no room for more.

[212]  Organize USMA Hockey reception at local college for game between Mankato & Army.

[213]  I speak to high school students occasionally, on behalf of Congressman Greg Ganske of Iowa.

[214]  Fund raising for Nordic Ski Team

[215]  I teach High School and identify potential cadets and try to recruit them.

[216]  Respond to requests to speak to students who are interested in the academies or the Army.

[217]  Admissions Field Force

[218]  Have helped with various Founder's Day Dinners.

[219]  I've helped the local MALO recruit for USMA from time to time.

[220]  Local School District

[221]  Cadet Glee Club Assistant OIC, FEB 95 - JUL 96 Cadet Glee Club OIC, AUG 96 - OCT 97 Cadet Honor Education Team (CHET) member for Co. G-3, AUG 95 - OCT 97 Sponsor/Mentor for seven USMA 2000 cadets, JUL 96 - DEC 97 Volunteer client/customer for CS405/406 senior design projects x 5, AUG 95 - MAY 97 Officer Christian Fellowship (OCF) Cadet Praise Team OIC, FEB 95 - MAY 97 NOTE: I departed West Point on 29 DEC 97 (PCS) en route to next assignment in Saudi Arabia.

[222]  I GIVE A GOOD DONATION EACH YEAR TO THE SUPE'S FUND. LAST 2 YRS 40000 $. It is a completele discretionary fund used by the supe for emergency contingencies such as emergency leaves for cadets who cannot afford to travel to family funerals etc.

[223]  Local Area Recruiting. Dad is a High School Guidance Counselor. I will provide briefs to interested students and families on a on call basis or during local meetings.

[224]  Assisting in locating descendants of 100 year classes.

[225]  West Point Centennial Committee

[226]  I am the Scribe for the Class of 1925.

[227]  Kinda, usually the young people I meet on the job, have already committed. But, I do talk, up West Point.

[228]  Was very active in Admissions in northern Ohio and Michigan 1966-1979. Do limited Admissions work now. Was President of the WP Parents Society of Cleveland 1978-79.

[229]  In the past I was a volunteer liasson officer for USMA but now informally discuss the USMA with interested high school student in my county and through my work as staff member for the American Legion Boys State program here in Washington State

[230]  Class Scribe

[231]  USMAPS at Fort Monmouth, NJ

[232]  Founder's Day Dinner Support

[233]  Chairman, Bicentennial Mid Hudson Valley Coordination Group

[234]  Provide info on possible recruits for ODIA/AAA.

[235]  Was quite active some years ago in starting a West Point Society of Maryland in Baltimore, MD (now defunct) but have been inactive since Washington, DC and Annapolis, MD chapters took over.

[236]  assist Congreaman in selecting his nominations to all Service Academies

[237]  Member, Bicentennial Steering Group, White House and Congressional Liaison Subcommittee

[238]  Company Class Representative, Company Class Gift Contact

[239]  I have been the Vice President(1995-6) and President (1996-7) of the West Point Society of Puget Sound and am currently a Member of the Board of Directors.

[240]  I have in the past been very active. When I lived in the States I was on the Board of Directors of the West Point Society of Michigan for four years and organized Founders Day three years in a row. I also spoke at high schools from time to time and did some recruiting work. While there are many attractions in Paris, there is no West Point Society.

[241]  Military Academy Liaison Officer; MAJ, USAR

[242]  Puget Sound, WA MALO program.

[243]  Why doesn't West-Point.org affiliate with local societies?

[244]  Rep in Paris

[245]  Gift Committee

[246]  Spread the word to potential cadet candidates (usually high schoolers). Provide books, advice and counsel on applying for admission.

[247]  USAR Assignment is as the Military Academy Liaison Officer for Northwest NJ

[248]  West Point Speakers Bureau

[249]  Minority Outreach Committee

[250]  OIC (designee) for the USMA Crew Club

[251]  Counseling and working with candidates from my home area of Alabama.

[252]  My wife and I work with Officer's Christian Fellowship (OCF). We also sponsor cadets.

[253]  Cadet Chapel Activities

[254]  Occassionally, provide information to interested local kids about USMA; e.g., if athletes, after providing general info, refer them to appropriate POCs at USMA; others, just provide general info and refer them to admissions folks.

[255]  Was a WP Society officer; talk up USMA to others in San Antonio.

[256]  My wife is a USMA MALO and I help her occassionally.

[257]  Founder's Day activities

[258]  Work with local congressmen to applicants for entry into the academies

[259]  Leavenworth USMA Founders Day Dinner Coordinator

[260]  Class Scribe and Fund Raising Chairman

[261]  I try to keep other classmates and my father (Class of 59) up to date and involved

[262]  Help host founder's day at Fort Leonard Wood.

[263]  High School carreer nights.

[264]  The museum I direct hosts the West Point Parents Club of Illinois annually.

[265]  West Point PAE administration and Interview support

[266]  11

[267]  I intend to be involved with the liaison activities in the Puget Sound area in the coming few years (currently my volunteer time is full with activities involving my children's school.)

[268]  Employmenet assistance

[269]  Local Founders Day Program and Events

[270]  Coordinated a corporate gift to USMA

[271]  I'm on a list of grads that can assist grads in my area transitioning to civilian life.

[272]  I do not do volunteer work. However, I would like to help.

[273]  Assist Gay and Lesbian cadets in insuring that their career and lives are not destroyed by the "don’t ask, don’t tell" policy.

[274]  MALO

[275]  '59 Memory Book '59 A2 Newsletter - Author/Publisher

[276]  Assisted with planning and execution of Founder's Day in Hawaii; attending monthly meetings in Lexington, Kentucky hosted by COL Jerry Cecil

[277]  Until I moved in March 1997 I had been an Admissions Assistant in Area G in Southern CA. When the job settles down a bit here in SLO, I plan to get involved again.

[278]  Assisting high school in admissions to service academies

[279]  Was very active in earlier years in recruiting candidates in the Rochester NY area.Have not been active in this effort in many years.

[280]  I am the AOG representative to the USMA steering committee for its 1999 Middlestates accreditation process.

[281]  I'm also USAR working in the Admissions program, so it's part of my official duties -- but I'm not active, so this falls between the cracks the way it's defined here.

[282]  Assist in administration of PAE which we administer on our campus 5 or 6 times per year.

[283]  Sit on review board for Cong. Hobson OH.

[284]  I try to recruit/encourage qualified candidates to apply to USMA.

[285]  Serve as mentor to local high school; career development officer with local college; tutor with Rotary club and other (unofficial) capacities encouraging young people of high potential to apply to service academies

[286]  Currently work as ROTC Recruiting Officer. Talk to prospects and parents about USMA as part of ROTC recruiting duties.

[287]  SERVICE ACADEMY GOLF CLASSIC, DICK ARMEY'S NOMINATION PANEL

[288]  POC in my company regarding USMA, USMA Prep, ROTC

[289]  volunteer Military Academy Liaison Officer - MALO - for the Admissions Dept. I recieve no retirement points for this.

[290]  Intend on getting involved with the San Francisco West Point Society

[291]  Helped Congressman Myers process applicants each year.

[292]  Field Force Volunteer Recruiter

[293]  Help retired graduates with job hunting.

[294]  Organized the Founder's Day celebration at Fort Hood

[295]  Applied for MALO position, awaiting start date.

[296]  Have done interviews of candidates for our Congressman and U.S. Senator.

[297]  Officer Representative, Army Men's Soccer

[298]  public affairs--speaker's bureau

[299]  Company rep for Class gift.

[300]  Local West Point Parents Club

[301]  Presntations at high school graduations to selected future cadets

[302]  Senator Mack's service academy selection board

[303]  Speaker at Founder's Day

[304]  have done some MDW recruiting/admissions support

[305]  Founders' Day activities

[306]  However I am asked to help at various functions, and requested at attend the Leadership Seminar in July this past year, 1997.

[307]  Provide football office with names of promising candidates from my area.

[308]  Cadet Mentor Program; Recruiting (Job placement for graduates)

[309]  Cadet Mentor Program; Recruiting (Job placement for graduates)

[310]  Publish an informal web page for women from 1982.

[311]  Work with local candidates for admission to West Point.

[312]  Helped organize mini-reunion in 1997.

[313]  Assigned to USMA staff and participate in a full range of cadet sponsorship and community activities.

[314]  Talk to perspective cadets and prep school candidates

[315]  I write a company news letter, but not very often C4 - '88

[316]  Arranging quarterly get togethers for cloassmates

[317]  Class fund raising committee

[318]  I help organize a local reunion effort to get my close friends back to West Point for the reunions.

[319]  Contect with a half dozen members of other classes as well as '46 classmates- on-line and periodic lunches, dinners.

[320]  Have helped the Heidelberg American High School in Germany with informing students on the procedures for applying to West Point during their College Night.

[321]  Supervised Candidate Physical Fitness Test in Fall 97

[322]  Assist with Founder's Day at Carlisle Barracks

[323]  Supporting candidates through interviews and letters. Speaking at Society or Founders Day Dinners.

[324]  write letter for my company that goes into the assembly about yearly

[325]  Help with Founder's Day

[326]  Committee President preparing for the Vail 99 Reunion of the Class of 1962

[327]  Local admissions committe board - in the process of getting involved.

[328]  mentor cadet athletes (track and field) volunteer work with track team (infrequently, more like favors for coach/grad assistant, etc) "recruit" track athletes, basically talk to athletes interested in college and suggest west point

[329]  Webmaster for Class web page

[330]  Athletic Recruiting

[331]  Work with local MALO to recruit and track prospects, as well as talk to guidance counselors throughout the state of Idaho about West Point.

[332]  Chairman of USMA Centennials Committee. We search for descendants/relatives of graduate of 100 years earlier and invite them to USMA for a program the last weekend in April each year. This has been going on each year since 1966 (AOG is not involved in this.)

[333]  As counsel to the Defense Attache Office at the U.S Embassy in Honduras to interview prospective cadet candidates for the foreign cadet slots. Help organize parties to celebrate Founder's Day and the Army-Navy Game in Honduras.

[334]  MALO for Oregon

[335]  I am a USMA MALO in the US Army Reserves. As such, I volunteer to support USMA in many ways, including running PAE's, liaison with local congressional offices and USMA Parent's Clubs, and recruiting the next generation of USMA graduates and Army leaders.

[336]  Worked on preparing for and hosting first Founder's Day Celebration in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma which was held last year.

[337]  I am currently trying to organize a society in this area.

[338]  Serve as Chairman, Academy Selection Committee for Congressman Nathan Deal

[339]  WP Soc NW FL Treas for last 7 yrs; soon to be replaced!

[340]  Local USMA/USNA/USAFA/USCGA Group ROTC DET/University of Florida

[341]  Local USMA/USNA/USAFA/USCGA Group ROTC DET/University of Florida

[342]  Was an admissions participant until end of 1997. Have sat on local congressman's Academy Selection Committee for past 8 years.

[343]  Usually help with Founder's Day Dinner. We do not have a local society chapter.

[344]  As a counselor and psychologist I meet with students and other counselors to encourage qualified people to apply to West Point.

[345]  talking to prospective applicants to the academy on an ad-hoc basis

[346]  Director of Admissions -- pretty much involved in all aspects of admissions from Parent's clubs to sponsering cadets

[347]  My wife has designed a series of West Point counted cross stitch kits which is marketed through the AOG gift shop under the name of The Posy Collection. I have helped her with that.

[348]  Serve on US Rep. Fred Upton's Service Academy Selection Committee. Also assist local MALO, CWO Glenn Shaw, with talks to students and presentations

[349]  Serve on US Rep. Fred Upton's Service Academy Selection Committee. Also assist local MALO, CWO Glenn Shaw, with talks to students and presentations

[350]  Military Academy Liaison Officer. I am a reserve Major attached to USMA Admissions. I interview West Point candidates, talk to high schools, work with the local congressman on appointments, etc.

[351]  Assisted with Founders Day 97 & 98 in Korea

[352]  CQ for my company mates in I-2, '59. Write at least annual newsletter and keep address changes etc.

[353]  While I was active in industry I spent a lot of my time and energy finding employment for those graduates who were released early from active duty after the Gulf War.

[354]  Have volunteered to assist local admissions liaison group in connection with high school students interested in possible USMA admission

[355]  I wrote requesting information on volunteer work to be done in the Charlottsville VA area, and never got a reply.

[356]  I help any soldiers / friends who desire to attend the Academy. I am a member of the Atlanta West Point Society. I was Regimental Class Representative (2d Regiment).

[357]  I served at West Point 91-97 as a campus minister to cadets. In my new position I minister to West Point graduates as I am able and as I travel (Europe, Panama, USA, Far East, etc.)

[358]  WP Parents' Club of MA

[359]  informal career counselling of friends and professional aquaintances' children
 

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