Day: March 8, 2007

  • Founder’s Day

    WEST POINT SOCIETY OF DC
    and the NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
     
    CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO JOIN YOUR
    FELLOW WEST POINT ALUMNI
                           for
    A   GALA  FOUNDERS  DAY  DINNER
    "Our 205th Anniversary — 1802-2007"
    Saturday, March 17th, 2007
    Location:  Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
        7920 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102, (703) 847-5000
    Cocktails : 6:30 pm    –    Cash Bar
    Dinner: 7:30 pm    –    Seating by Class
    Dancing: 10:00 pm    –    1:00 am
    Cost: $50 per person.  [ Classes 1997 & later – $32 per person ]   Cadets $0.00               
    Menu:   Mesclun Greens and Sundried Cranberries, with Glazed Walnuts, Goat Cheese and Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette; Stuffed Chicken Breast with Boursin Cheese and Shitake Mushroom Served with Couscous Pilaf, Roasted Squash, Zucchini, Red Pepper, Broccoli and Red Pepper Beurre Blanc; Apricots and Cherries baked in a Sweet Crust and topped with Amaretto Crumble; Fresh Brewed Central American Coffee, Selection of Imported and Herbal Teas.
    Dress:   Black Tie, Dress Blues, Winter Mess Dress, Dark Suit, or USMA Blazer with Bow Tie; Formal or Semi-Formal attire for spouses.
    Entertainment:   The Alex Smith Combo will provide after dinner dancing music.
    Guest of Honor and Principal Speaker: BG(P) Robert L. Caslen, Jr. ‘75, 70th Commandant of Cadets, United States Corps of Cadets.
    Castle Memorial  and Distinguished Member Awards:   Presented to deserving alumni whose lifetime service exemplifies the Academy's motto  "Duty, Honor, Country." The 2007 recipients will be honored at this Founders Day Dinner.
    Invitees:   All West Point graduates and former cadets, whether a member of the West Point Society of the District of Columbia or not. Spouses/Guests are cordially invited.
    Reservations:   In order to ensure seating by Class, you are requested to complete the reservation flap on the enclosed envelope and return it with your check made payable to the West Point Society of D.C.(WPSDC), to the West Point Society of D.C., 4348 Autumn Olive Court, Amissville, VA 20106, or on line pay by credit card at www.wpsdc.org, as soon as possible, but not later than Noon, Wednesday, March 14th, 2007.
    Cancellations:   Cancellations cannot be accepted after Noon, Friday, March 16th, 2007. The Society's phone number is (703) 237-7958 , or e-mail djwilloughby@adelphia.net for last minute reservations or cancellations. In the event of severe weather which may interfere with Founders Day Dinner, call the Society's phone number for up-to-date information. Additionally, an e-mail message will be put out to area residents on the DC Society list.
    Overnight Accommodations:   The Hilton McLean Tysons Corner has a number of rooms available at a special rate of $99 + tax. Please call 1-800-445-8667 (reservations) and indicate you are participating in West Point Society of DC Founders Day for the special rate.
     JOIN YOUR CLASSMATES FOR A GALA EVENING
  • Stratfor report on terrorism

    Interesting report on terrorism prepared by Stratfor   Read it at:  http://www.west-point.org/class/usma1964/stratterror.doc

  • Scholar Athlete Banquet March 18

    The NFF College Hall of Fame was founded in 1947 by General Macarthur, Col Red Blaik and Grantland Rice. It's mission is to promote and develop the power of amateur football in developing the qualities of leadership, sportsmanship, competitive zeal and the drive for academic excellence in America's young people.
    MG(Ret) Dick Stephenson"57 is the president of the local chapter and has invited Society members to participate in the Chapter's first Scholar Athlete Banquet scheduled to be held at the Army – Navy Country Club in Arlington on Sunday, March 18th. The reception begins at 5:00 PM with dinner at 6:00. The featured speaker will be Mr Stan Brock, Coach of the Army Football Team.
    Cost of a banquet ticket is $35.00. If you wish to attend, please contact JJ Kelly '62 at 9102 Paloma Lane,  Springfield, VA 22153….Ph: 703 455 1507…or e-mail at:  Irishknight@cox.net
    This will be an opportunity to meet area scholar athletes and their coaches and the new Army Coach, Mr Stan Brock.
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