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2024 WPPC-IL Events
Here are some upcoming key events for the club this year:
Sunday, April 21 – New Cadet Candidate Pizza Party – This is a great event for families of new cadet candidates to come learn more about R-Day, Beast and what to expect in the coming year
Sunday, May 5 – Firstie Send-Off – The entire club is welcome to come and celebrate the Firstie class
Sunday, May 12 – Mom’s coffee – Following up on the Pizza Party this is an opportunity for Moms to connect with other Cadet Mom’s and learn the ins and outs of West Point
June 23 – Plebe Picnic – Just before R-Day we gather to send off the new Plebes and their families. Come join us as they start their 47 month experience
July TBD – Mom’s lunch – Similar to the Mom’s coffee this is another chance for all West Point Mom’s to gather
Fall TBD – Group Activity – Last year we went to Lake Geneva for a hike and are investigating alternative options for a group outing this fall.
Army / Navy Watch Party Wrap
Thanks to Navy for hosting the Army Navy watch party this year at the American Legion. What a great win leading to the Commander in Chief trophy. Go Army!!
Army / Navy Watch Party

2024 West Point Calendars
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The 2024 West Point Calendar is ON SALE NOW! A GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT! A great West Point gift for you and yours!! Purchase and help support cadet clubs and activities during the year! The 2024 West Point Calendar is a full sized 9 X 14 Wall Calendar with 12 BEAUTIFUL full color scenic photographs of West Point and the surrounding Hudson Valley. It also contains key West Point dates of interest. The special price of $22 includes Shipping/Handling! Profits from calendar sales go directly to the Cadet Activities Fund, which supports all Extracurricular Activities for the Corps of Cadets at West Point! Thank you, and best wishes from West Point! If you want it in time for Christmas, orders must be received by 12/15 |
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Protected: November 2023 Meeting Minutes
Club Leadership 2023 – 2024
WPPC-IL Leadership 2023 – 2024 Board of Directors
Bill Ratzer
Philip Penner
Kathy Penner
Ryan Ray
Tammy Nigam
Jenny Pyle
Jen Kolb
Kerstin Clark
Officers
President – Sal Aguilar
Vice-President – Phil Penner
Treasurer – Al Gienko
Secretary – Molly and Bob Petersen
Membership – Christine Reynolds
Army / Air Force Watch Party
The West Points Parents Club of Illinois was hosted by the Air Force Parents Club of Illinois at the annual watch party. It was Army’s first win over a Top 25 team since 1972. GO ARMY!
Family Weekend
We love visiting our cadets on Family Weekend (or even other weekends for those that have scheduling conflicts). Whether it is watching the football game, seeing our cadets compete in other sports, or even running into the Sup, we always have a great time rain or shine.













Army Football Watch Parties
In conjunction with the Air Force and Navy we will have joint watch parties for the upcoming games. We’d love to see you there to help support the team.
Army/Air Force
Date: Saturday November 4th, 1:30 PM
Venue: TBD
Army/Navy
Date: Saturday December 9th, 2 PM
Venue: American Legion
4000 Saratoga Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515-2003, United States
Go Army!!