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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.
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Army – Air Force Football Watch Party

Please join the Army and Air Force Illinois Parents’ Clubs to watch the Army vs. Air Force football game.
Let’s cheer on the Black Knights to bring home the Commander in Chief Trophy!
When:   Saturday, November 1st
Where: Toby Keith’s 
        MB Financial Park
        5441 Park Place, Rosemont, IL 60018 
Time:       Toby Keith’s is opening an hour early for our clubs at 10:00 am
Game Kick Off is 10:30am CT (Chicago); 11:30 am ET (West Point)
Please respond by Friday, October 31 to Bill and Melissa Oakley (melissafoakley@gmail.com)
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Screening “The Hornets Nest”

You are invited to the WPPC-IL screening of “The Hornet’s Nest” movie!
Saturday, October 25, 2014
6:30 PM
At the home of Terri Wareham
(Danny, USMA 2018)
2330 Burr Oak Road
Northfield, IL 60093
BYOB
and
Please bring an appetizer to share.
$10.00/person minimum donation.
100% of all monies collected will go to the WPPC-IL and are tax deductible.
Send checks payable to WPPC-IL
Addressed to:
Denise Gibson
352 Graemere St.
Northfield, IL 60093
There are a limited number of seats so don’t delay!
Questions? Call Denise at: 847.446.4223
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2014 All Academy Ball Update

The Northern Illinois Parents' Clubs proudly presents

31st Annual All Academy Ball

When: Saturday, December 27th
Where: Hilton-Chicago Oak Brook Hills Resort

Formal invitations have been mailed.

Please click HERE for a PDF of the invitation, which also has the details on the event.

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Field Force Candidate Meeting

The Field Force Reps are having a meeting with prospective West Point candidates.

You are invited to attend.  

The meeting is Sunday, September 14th, 2014 at Wheaton College, Buyse Lecture Hall Rm 145, Meyer Science Center, 433 Howard St. Wheaton, IL.

This is a great opportunity to see what the FFR's do for WP Admissions, learn about volunteer opportunities, and meet prospective candidates and their parents.  

Please see the letter at the link below from Bob Ocasio, our club's Field Force Rep for more details and how to RSVP.

http://www.west-point.org/parent/wppc-illinois/images/documents/sept.%202014%20invite%20to%20wppc-il.pdf