The annual West Point Parents Club Reception for High School and college students who are interested in attending the United States Military Academy will be held at the Crown Plaza Hotel Sabal Park (formerly Radisson), beginning at 12 noon on Saturday, December 29, 2001.  All cadets home for Christmas leave and their parents are urged to attend this important event.  Remember how important it was to you to be able to hear first hand form a cadet or a parent about the West Point experience.  Please bring picture albums and memorabilia or other display items of interest.  Most importantly, bring your cadet and be prepared to talk to potential applicants and their parents about your West Point experiences.  If you know of any young people who are interested in the Academy, please let them know about this reception.  The guest speaker will be an Academy graduate.  West Point liaison officers will be present to answer questions concerning the admissions process.  An invitation and map are enclosed for your convenience.  If anyone needs further information or directions, please have them contact Bob and Krista Manley at 813-948-6160, or Dick and Martha Hull at 727-526-3090.

An Army - Navy Game party sponsored by the West Point Society has been planned for December 1, 2001.  The party will be held at Raymond James Stadium in the Club Level Lounge, east side of the stadium.  Raymond James Stadium is the home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and is located at the corner of Dale Mabry Highway and Tampa Bay Boulevard in Tampa.  There will be a 25 foot large TV (wall), and lots of 36" TVs on which to watch the game. The price of admission is $22 per person and includes a buffet luncheon, cash bar, and parking in Lot C.  The doors open at 11 AM, and the game begins at 11:48 AM.  Checks should be made payable to WPS-FWC, and sent to Karen House, 2803 Morrison Ave., Tampa FL 33629, not later than November 23, 2001. All reservations are final - no refunds. This is a great party with good and plentiful food that many in the club have attended for the past two years.  Show up with your Black/Gold/Gray colors and cheer Army on to victory!

WPPC OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INVITES GULF COAST MEMBERS TO ALL ACADEMIES BALL ON SEPTEMBER 29
The Central Florida chapter of the West Point Parents Club has invited our members to attend their seventh annual All Academies Military Ball.  The Ball will be held on December 29, 2001, at the Rosen Centre Hotel at 9840 International Drive in Orlando, which is adjacent to the Orange County Convention Center.  Cost for the event is $35 per person, including cadets.  Dress is formal for civilians and Full Dress for cadets.  Cocktails will be served from 6 to 7:30 PM; dinner is from 7:30 to 9 PM; and dancing is from 9 to midnight.  The Rosen Hotel will offer overnight accommodations at $105 for the night of the event, if reservations are made by November 29.  After that time, the rate will be $185. The Hotel phone number is 407-996-9840.  There is an RSVP form with more details in this newsletter.  Attendees must complete and mail the form, along with payment to Nancy Golsteyn of the Central Florida Club not later than December 3.