Date: Mon, 04 Jun 2001 18:16:20 -0400
From: Dick Breakiron <dbreakon@sccoast.net>
To: corps@West-Point.Org
Subject: WP-ORG: Fund Drive 9 - "It's A Wonderful Life"
Reply-To: feedback@West-Point.Org


Graduates and parents,

We are almost there, thanks to so many of you! Yes, we are now at 87%
of goal and climbing steadily toward mission accomplishment. I'm sure
that those of you who take advantage of any of the multitude of services
that are offered appreciate WP-ORG as the very special resource that it
is. I saw a trivia question the other day asking what holiday classic
won multiple Academy Awards in 1946? Of course, we all have seen it
more times than we might want to remember, but thinking about that Frank
Capra classic with Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed got me considering the
plot. You remember, in Christmas carol fashion, George Bailey's
crusty-but-lovable guardian angel shows up to give him a tour of the
world without his presence, and it isn't a pretty place. Of course,
after what George saw he concluded that "It's a Wonderful Life."

What if there was no WP-ORG? Would classes communicate as effectively?
How about the many Societies that are able communicate with their
members and do it more efficiently? How would parents come to understand
better what their sons and daughters are experiencing as cadets? Or,
have a way to get questions answered and rumors put to bed? Would there
be another means to help make class reunions the special events that
they should be? Would clubs and other groups have a platform like
WP-ORG provides to enhance their endeavors? Where else could the
"strong of heart" debate military and Academy affairs if the WP-Forum
didn't exist? So I ask you, would someone else develop the means for
the West Point community, scattered all over the globe as it is, to
"grip hands" using the power of the Internet? Could they do it as
economically and efficiently?

Prior messages have pointed out many real achievements that your
generous donations have made possible. We sincerely appreciate all who
have responded to the call. Take a look at the status page and you will
see where the support to date has come from.

            http://lazarus.west-point.org/wporg/donate/report

Also, if you have not had the opportunity, visit

            http://www.west-point.org/about.html

and look at the many services available, as well as some history and
other information about WP-ORG. Did I mention that WP-ORG is a
volunteer organization with the exception of the two employees we have?
Click this link to learn about the Advisors.

            http://www.west-point.org/service/advisor/ 

As a parent of a West Point graduate, an AOG associate member, an "A"
Club member and a former faculty member, I also get my fair share of
West Point related solicitations, and they are all worthy causes. But
this one is special to me because I appreciate all that WP-ORG has done
to build this great cyber community. So I ask again, what if WP-ORG
didn't exist? Who would fill the hole? Please give careful consideration
to helping us reach our goal so that we can keep all of our services
coming to you.

Your donation is 100% tax deductible because WP-ORG is now recognized by
the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization.

You can make your secure online donation at:

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

If you prefer to make your donation using a check, please make it out to
WP-ORG; indicate affiliation (Cadet, Graduate, Family, Parent, or
Friend), and class year if applicable; and mail to:

            WP-ORG 
            P.O. Box 2108 
            Abingdon, VA 24212-2108

WP-ORG serves us every day. Thanks so much for your support! Because of
you, "It's a wonderful life!"

Fred Black
Advisor, WP-ORG 
________________________________________________________________
WP-ORG gratefully recognizes Armed Forces Insurance (http://www.afi.org)
for its continuing sponsorship. FD9 is the fourth consecutive
fundraising drive receiving AFI support.
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We have reached 87% of our Fund Drive 9 goal of $95,000. The current
total donated as of 6 PM Monday, 4 June is $82,695. Details may be seen
at: 
http://lazarus.west-point.org/wporg/donate/report
Credit card donations may be made by going to:
https://www-secure.west-point.org/wporg/donate
or, if you prefer, mail your check payable to "WP-ORG" to
WP-ORG
P.O. Box 2108
Abingdon, VA 24212-2108

Please indicate affiliation (Cadet, Graduate, Family, Parent, Navy, or
Friend), and class year (if applicable) on the check. 
We greatly appreciate your support.
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*** CORPS post by: BREAKIRON Richard 1951 18197 A1 <dbreakon@sccoast.net>