Date: Thu, 01 May 2003 10:02:37 -0400
To: wpp-net@west-point.org
From: Megan Hostler <dhostler4@comcast.net>
Subject: wpp-net: FD13: That Was Then, This Is Now...

Dear Friends:

On R-Day 2000, our older son entered a new world. A world that nothing prepared Dutch (USMA '68) and me to experience as *parents*. As we returned home that lonely night, numbed from the shell shock of the long, exhausting day, I remembered a web-site someone had told us about - a website for parents. We joined WP-ORG that night, and a new world emerged - a world where, at the touch of a button, someone was always there to share information, advice, and consolation during that long, long summer. A neophyte on the computer, I sat mesmerized, soaking in every word, delighted that there was someone "out there" who *knew* what we were feeling, and could calm our frazzled nerves.

That was then. Now, three years later, WP-ORG continues to enrich our lives. It has led to many new friendships; brought entertainment, enlightenment, and yes, at times, frustration; brought the opportunity for us to stay connected with this new West Point experience - the West Point experience of a parent. It has also provided us the opportunity to feel empowered during a time of national crisis - a time when, thanks to WP-ORG, we were able to learn about Mary Kay Salomone's "Operation Support Our Troops" and join in her efforts to make the lives of our service people a bit more comfortable.

And what will be the future? Well, on 30 June 2003, our younger son will enter West Point, and even though we have three years of experience as West Point parents, we'll still need WP-ORG's services to help us navigate the emotional roller coaster of another summer of waiting for the phone to ring and haunting the mailbox.

Will WP-ORG be there for Dutch and me and for the many, many like us? - like YOU?

That all depends on us. WP-ORG has given so much to all of us. If we have even asked one simple question during our time on the Forum, or chuckled at someone's story, or even shook our heads at the same question being asked over and over again, we had those emotions because we were connected through WP-ORG.

WP-ORG services are provided to all free of charge, but there are still costs - costs that must be covered through semi-annual fund drives -- or the good times cease.

Please take a moment now to donate to Fund Drive 13 by credit card:

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

or by check to "WP-ORG":

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

Please be sure to indicate "Army Parent" and your class year affiliation.

Regardless of which method you use, WP-ORG is recognized by the IRS as a 501(C)(3) Non-Profit Organization. 100% of your donation is tax deductible.

Status of FD13:

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

Thank you for your support! WP-ORG serves us every day. Our donations make WP-ORG possible.

Megan Hostler
Plebe Net Co-Moderator

Links for AOL users:

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

<a href="https://www-secure.west-point.org/donate/report">
FD13 Donation Report</a>

(wpp-net) Posted By: HOSTLER Megan 2004/2007 <dhostler4@comcast.net>
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Pushing 72% today. As of 9:00PM EDT, 30 April 2003, a total of $70,391.89 has been contributed by 1413 members. This takes us to 71.83% of our FD13 goal of $98,000. Thanks to the 27 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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