Category: WP-ORG

Dear WP-ORG family,

BLUF:  We’re progressing nicely on our 57th semi-annual fund drive, but to reach our goal and continue to fulfill our mission, we need your help.

Donate today: https://www.west-point.org/donate/

For decades, West-Point.Org has stood as a proud beacon of connection, service, and dedication to the Long Gray Line and the greater West Point community. In a world where communication grows increasingly impersonal and fleeting, we remain firmly committed to our original mission:
To facilitate communication by and among the greater West Point community.

What began as a simple idea has grown into an enduring platform that serves thousands—graduates, cadets, families, and friends—with integrity, reliability, and heart. Whether it’s an email forum connecting classmates across the globe, a personal webpage honoring a fallen hero, or hands-on help from one of our dedicated volunteers, West-Point.Org continues to provide meaningful, lasting services that bridge time and distance.

Here’s what your support keeps alive:

• Email forums that link classes, societies, and interest groups with real-time conversation and camaraderie.
• Personal webpages for grads and fallen classmates, preserving memories and legacies.
• Dedicated support and personal service that goes far beyond what’s expected—because it’s not just about technology, it’s about people.
• Tools and resources that help our community celebrate milestones, mourn losses, and stay connected.

We’ve never strayed from our mission. But to continue offering these vital services—all of which are free to users (with the sole exception of credit card sites)—we need your help.

As a nonprofit, we rely on the generosity of those who value what West-Point.Org stands for. Your donation today helps ensure that we continue to serve tomorrow.

Whether you’re a proud graduate, a family member, or simply someone who believes in honoring the bonds that West Point forges—we invite you to join us.

Please consider making a gift today by visiting:
https://www.west-point.org/donate/

AND … please see the budget, so you can fully understand how we stretch every dollar and still provide you with a wealth of services. https://www.west-point.org/budget/

With gratitude and Duty, Honor, Country in our hearts,

The West-Point.Org Team
Megan Hostler
www.west-point.org

P.S. Every gift—no matter the size—makes a difference. Help us preserve the legacy and connections that make this community so special.

Dear WP-ORG Family,

These days, it can feel like the world is awash in negativity.  Whether it’s the 24-hour news cycle, the endless social media scroll, or just the general hum of anxiety, it’s a lot; positivity feels harder than ever to come by.  But in many corners of our world, there are still bright spots worth sharing.

Today, we’re kicking off our 57th semi-annual fund drive, and I’m asking for your continued support.  Before we go any further, I want to make sure this link is front and center:

Donate today:https://www.west-point.org/donate/

Now, if you’re looking for something thoughtful and energizing, here are two resources that have genuinely inspired me and that I’ve shared with friends who’ve found real value in them both:

• The Founders Podcast:  Host David Senra dives deep into the lives of remarkable entrepreneurs and thinkers, drawing out timeless lessons in grit, creativity, and leadership.  It’s a powerful reminder that bold ideas and resilient people still shape our world.
  
• The Rational Optimist Society:  In a culture that often defaults to doom and gloom, this group champions a mindset of informed optimism, grounded in facts, history, and progress.  They offer a refreshing and hopeful perspective on where we’re headed.

The spirit of seeking out what’s good, what’s working, and what’s worth sharing — that’s what WP-ORG has always been about. We’re more than a network. We’re a community that lifts each other up. From class lists and society updates to unexpected gems like those above, WP-ORG brings together remarkable people and great ideas. And none of it happens without you.

Twice a year, we ask.  And twice a year, you show up.  Your donations keep our infrastructure running and ensure that grads, cadets, parents, and friends can continue to connect, share, and thrive together. Let’s keep the good stuff rolling!

With appreciation and optimism,

Cameron Price, USMA 1996

All Donation Options:https://www.west-point.org/donate/
Credit Card Donations:https://secure.west-point.org/donate
FD57 Budget:https://www.west-point.org/budget/
Donation Report:https://secure.west-point.org/donate/report/

Our fund drive is complete!

Click here for LIVE report and donation breakdown
Thank you for your support!

WP-ORG is currently in the middle of our fundraising drive, and we need your support. For 28 years, WP-ORG has provided essential online communication services for West Point graduates and their families.

While social media has become popular for class communication among younger graduates, some classes and societies have discovered the challenges of relying on large, unresponsive platforms when assistance is needed. For example, after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021, we were able to immediately remove sensitive images from our servers to protect Afghan interpreters who had worked with U.S. forces. Because our contact information is available online, I received a phone call from a COL, who informed me that graduates had understandably posted photos of themselves, and their fellow soldiers on personal and class websites hosted by WP-ORG. In some of those photographs, were the images of Afghan interpreters.  He was alarmed that those individuals were at great risk for identification. With him on the phone to guide me to the images he had identified, I was able to immediately remove those images to protect the people left behind, who had aided our troops.  Over a day or so, we found, and removed, images that likely would have put people in more danger. This level of responsiveness simply isn’t possible with big social media companies. At WP-ORG, we’re here to help you with a single phone number and email address, always ready to assist.

So, what do we do for West Point graduates? We provide web-based services for classes, societies, and individuals at no cost. This includes creating websites, offering WordPress templates, and providing personalized support to help users learn and manage their sites. We upload the basic framework and a basic template, and, if needed, teach the user some of the basic techniques to start their website in a person-to-person manner. We don’t just give you a platform and leave you to figure it out—we’re here to help every step of the way.

A few of the available services for graduates are listed here:
https://www.west-point.org/grad-services/

Can you easily avail yourselves of this service?  Yes!  A very few examples are the classes of 1960, 1955, 1968 and 1989
Class of 1955: https://www.west-point.org/class/usma1955/
Class of 1960: https://www.west-point.org/class/usma1960/
Class of 1968: https://www.west-point.org/class/usma1968/
Class of 1989: https://www.west-point.org/class/usma1989/

Recently, the Class of 1955 found themselves in a tough situation when their longtime webmaster could no longer manage their site. A volunteer stepped forward, and we transitioned them to an easy-to-manage WordPress site, while preserving all of the invaluable historical content his classmate created. 

Our commitment is to ensure that these pages remain available. If classes would like, their page may be turned over to class children to continue the legacy of the class. One class listserv for a ‘40’s class is being maintained by a class daughter, allowing for the children to communicate and stay connected.

All of these services—and more—are made possible by your donations. Every six months, we hold fund drives to keep WP-ORG running smoothly. Your contributions directly support the platforms and personalized services that graduates rely on.

Please consider donating today to keep these critical services available for all West Point graduates and families and here for you!

General Donation Link: https://www.west-point.org/donate/
Credit Card Donations: https://secure.west-point.org/donate/
Donation Report: https://secure.west-point.org/donate/report/
FD56 Budget: https://www.west-point.org/budget/

Respectfully,

Dian Welle
WP-ORG, Inc.