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Rockin’ For The Troops 2015

Gary Sinise and the LT Dan Band will be headlining the 10th annual Rockin' For The Troops concert at Catigny Park in Weaton IL.  It will be held Saturday, July 18, 2015.  Tickets are $25 each.  Please click on the link below for details on the concert and how to order tickets.

Rockin' 2015 

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Old Club Photos/Videos

In the Members Menu to the right is a new link for "Archived Photos/Videos 2003-2008".  The link takes you to what is left of the old club web-site, where these were published. Enjoy.

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2015 Football Tailgate – Update

Land of Lincoln Football Tailgate
Saturday, 10 October 2015
Army vs. Duke
Update #11
The club is finalizing the tailgate portion of the football game/tailgate. If you plan to go, please register for the tailgate now!  
 
Link to the Flyer .
Cutoff for tailgate registration: October 1, 2015
Questions: Please contact WPPC-IL Social Chair, Bill Binkley, bill.binkley@nordsonefd.com or 847-533-1693
P.S. This is also Parents Weekend and Columbus Day weekend.
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Class of 2019 Welcome & Sendoff Picnic

CLASS OF  2019 WELCOME RECEPTION
 
You’re Invited to Our Annual Meet, Greet & Eat! 
Cadet Candidates, family members and WPPC-IL members are all welcome to attend!
 
Sunday, June 7, 2015
5:00pm – 8:00pm
 
Location: Central Park West Recreation Center
1500 Forest Gate Rd., Oak Brook IL, 60523
 
Please RSVP no later than Monday, June 1st to
Kristen Howard at itsmekris10@gmail.com or (847) 445-7171.
 
• This is an opportunity for the Class of 2019 Cadet Candidates and their families to meet West Point Parents’ Club of Illinois families and cadet upperclassmen to learn about their West Point journey and experiences. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet other Cadet Candidates that are beginning this journey with your cadet.
• A picnic style meal will be provided by parents’ club members.
• Members of the West Point Class of 1969 will present personalized certificates of welcome to members of the Class of 2019.
• There will be two separate informal panel discussions, one for parents/families of Cadet Candidates, and the other for Cadet Candidates only. Current West Point cadets will be present at both sessions to answer questions and share information.
 
We are asking that club members arrive by 4:30pm to help with set-up and to welcome new families. We also ask that members provide the following:
 
Class of 2018: Appetizers/Side Dish
Class of 2017: Desserts
Class of 2016 and Alumni: Drinks in a cooler with ice
 
Please see attached flyer  
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Firstie Brunch

West Point Parents Club Of Illinois (WPPC-IL) invites members to

Firstie Brunch

Sunday, April 26, 2015 from 12:00 PM – 04:00 PM

 

94 West Grill and Tavern

15410 94th Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462

 

Cost for Brunch: $50 per person

RSVP: Janine Mogan:  Ja9mogan@aol.com

by April 12, 2015

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WPPC-IL Speaker Event! Major General James Mukoyama

Please Join Us For Our

First Ever

WPPC-IL Speaker Event!

Major General James Mukoyama

 

“The Road To Becoming A Captain” – an overview of what the first five years in the “real” Army looks like and the different paths that get you there.

and

“Military Outreach USA” (http://www.militaryoutreachusa.org), a faith-based organization in which General Mukoyama serves as President/CEO.

 

Sunday, February 22, 2015

2:00pm – 4:00pm

Lutheran Church of the Ascension

460 Sunset Ridge Road

Northfield, IL 60093

 

Please RSVP to Denise Gibson no later than Friday, February 13th at denisehgibson@me.com or 847.446.4223

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First Captain Speaks at West Point Society of Chicago

Save the Date.
 
The West Point Society of Chicago, with the West Point Parents Club of Illinois, will be hosting a Breakfast at the Union League Club of Chicago with our Key Note Speaker, Cadet Captain Austin Welch '15 First Captain of the United States Corps of Cadets.
 
When: Tuesday, November 25 beginning at 0700 with Breakfast served at 0730.
Where: Union League Club of Chicago
 
More information will follow.