West Point Society of the Tennessee Valley

A Call for Donations to the 2011 Founder’s Day Silent Auction

As we all know, the Academy is not funded solely by federal tax dollars. While the Academy's core academic, military, and physical development programs receive federal support, many projects and activities that are of great value but outside the "core" designation receive minimal or no funding from the government.  Thus, external fundraising efforts are important factors in the Academy's ability to maintain the excellence of its military, academic, and physical education programs.

In an effort to contribute to the Long Grey Line, and to further our aim to “Invest in the Future”, the West Point Society of the Tennessee Valley will appoint a committee to select a cadet activity each year to be the annual focus of all  fund raising activities.  The selected activity will be announced each year at Founders Day.  This year's selected activity is the Sprint Football team.  To kick off 2011 fund raising for the Sprint Football Team, we are holding a silent auction at the Founder’s Day celebration on Friday, March 25th.  We are asking for donations of items from any and all society members.  The possibilities for such donated items are limitless.....any unwanted West Point memorabilia, gift cards to favorite restaurants, spas, or salons, rounds of golf at a local club, tickets to sporting events, etc.  We are just asking that the donated item have a minimum value of $25.

There are three points of contact for the silent auction: 
                                                     Bill Crawford 256 975 3610
                                                     Julie Wilhelm 256 885 1925
                                                     Lynne Warnke 256 885 0463

Donated items can be dropped off with any above POCs or they will gladly come and pick up the donated item from your home or work place.  Whatever is easiest for you!

Donated items will be accepted starting now and will be accepted through March 18th

Please help donate to this silent auction and make it an even more enjoyable Founder’s Day!  We appreciate all your help.

Invites you to the 2011 Annual Organizational Meeting

24 February , Firehouse Pub @the crack of 11.30

" Sir, for lunch we are having: sliced turkey breast, Mashed potatoes, green beans,
banana pudding, tea and coffee, two minutes sir, do not forget your lights"

Lunch is $15 (includes Gratuity) must be cash or check, no credit or debit
cards. Please RSVP no later than 21 February to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
(preferred) or call 256-313-2408 ( if these don’t work, release a carrier pigeon.)

Location: The Firehouse Pub, Building 114, Hankins Road, Redstone Arsenal,
35895

There is a lot of new and exciting stuff in the works. Officer nominations for
upcoming year. Wanna dance with your spouse at Founder's Day? Care to come
to a Kentucky Derby Party? Interested in a Family Picnic? Anyone interested in
forming a WPS softball team? Can we listen to Army Football on the Radio next
year?

There is a lot planned for 2011. Call a classmate and show up.

Respect the past, enjoy the present, invest in the future

Benny Havens in 2011 is here!

Make it one of your New Year's Resolutions to get involved with your local West Point
Society. All are invited to begin the new year with a bang

at "The Zone" January 28th

1700 – 1900 HOURS

340 Bridge Street Town Centre, Huntsville 256-327-8880

Come visit with fellow graduates and learn about our plans for a "fun" Founders Day on
March 25th at the Davidson Center.

All members will receive a 15% discount on food and games. The Zone has food, drink,
pool tables, shuffleboard, bowling, kid’s games, and lots of big screen TV’s (Think
Chucky Cheese on Steroids…).