Date: Thu, 15 May 2003 02:26:21 -0400
To: wpp-net@west-point.org
From: Megan Hostler <dhostler4@comcast.net>
Subject: wpp-net: Fund Drive 13 needs our support now

[From Larry Schlanser.]

Parents,

For most of us, knowledge of the "West Point Experience" was probably very limited when our son or daughter accepted an appointment to West Point. Unless you graduated from West Point, or had a family member who attended, I suppose you had many questions about your son or daughter's transition from Cadet Candidate to New Cadet and Cadet...from preparation for R-Day through Acceptance Day at the end of Cadet Basic Training (Beast Barracks).

On WPP-NET, PARENT-FORUM, and PLEBE-NET we've provided useful information to help you and your Cadet through the process: preparation for entrance into USMA; understanding what to expect and when; emotions we knew you and your cadet would feel. We answered almost every conceivable question that you might have, and even anticipated a few before you asked them. We provided you with schedules, explanations and most of all, support during difficult times.

Knowing what you know now, if we had offered this service to you for a fee, what would you have been willing to pay? How about donating a portion of that amount to Fund Drive 13 to support our operations for the next six months. If you're a Plebe parent, it's time to show how valuable these lists have been to you personally over the last several months. If you are an upper class parent, it's time for your again to show your appreciation for the information and support you have enjoyed over the years.

Somewhere along the line I know that your WP-ORG membership has saved you significant time, money, and worry. Membership on these lists is free, but that doesn't mean that there are no costs in providing the service. We have chosen to fund the operation of these lists via Fund Drives rather than requiring you to pay a subscription fee. Please think about how valuable these forums have been to you personally and make an appropriate donation today.

Your parent forum moderators are--like you--parents of a Cadet. We're volunteers, serving without pay, and we donate to each fund drive because we feel so strongly about the value that these forums provide. I know you feel the same way because we often hear from many of you who indicate you don't know how you would survive without the WP-ORG lists. If everyone who valued these lists were to donate even a small amount, FD13 would be over in just a few days.

Please donate today and help us bring this fund drive to a successful end. It's easy to make a donation by credit card at:

https://www-secure.west-point.org/donate/

<a href="https://www-secure.west-point.org/donate/">
Donate to FD13 by Credit Card</a>

or by check made payable to WP-ORG:

WP-ORG
P.O. Box 595
Floyd, VA 24091-0595

Please indicate "Army Parent" and class year affiliation.

Thank you. Your donations make WP-ORG possible.

Larry Schlanser
Moderator, PLEBE-NET

(wpp-net) Posted By: HOSTLER Megan 2004/2007 <dhostler4@comcast.net>
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Broke 91% today. As of 9:00PM EDT, 14 May 2003, a total of $89,272.09 has been contributed by 1835 members. This takes us to 91.09% of our FD13 goal of $98,000. Thanks to the 26 donors who contributed today. The complete report showing affiliations of the donors may be seen at:
https://www-secure.west-point.org/donate/report
We are also grateful for the sponsorship of the AAFMAA whose home page may be seen at: http://www.aafmaa.com/home.asp
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Donations may be made by clicking on:
https://www-secure.west-point.org/donate
<a href=https://www-secure.west-point.org/donate>
Donate to FD13 by Credit Card</a>

Or you may donate by check made payable to WP-ORG and sent to:
WP-ORG
PO Box 595
Floyd, VA 24091-0595
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