West Point Parents' Club of Illinois
Congratulations to our Class of 2012 on their Branch and Post Assignments!
Gregory Hacholski: Schofield Barracks, Hawaii (Field Artillery)
Russell Jostes: Ft. Hood, Texas (Signal)
Wade Redenius: Ft. Campbell, Kentucky (Infantry)
Bret Roessler: Ft. Bragg, North Carolina (Infantry)
Matthew Raygoza: Ft. Riley, Kansas (Field Artillery)
Nicolas Starck-King: Ft. Riley, Kansas (Signal)
Please mail your payment & RSVP card to Heather St. Amour. More details below…
December 29, 2011
The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center – 630-719-8002 70 Yorktown Shopping Center Lombard, Illinois 60148
Room reservations – 888-627-9031 Guest rooms are available at The Westin Lombard for $72.00 plus tax per night. When making your reservations please mention the Ball to guarantee the $72.00 rate. Reservations must be made by December 7, 2011. *The Westin has an attached garage
Direct questions about reservations to your respective Academy representative. USMA Heather St. Amour 815-717-6431 stheather@aol.com USAFA Karen Basek 815-372-9820 kboyjeepers@comcast.net USCGA Howard & Pat Ludewig 309-264-9202 paludewig@aol.com USMMA Cindy Benard 815-356-7406 cindybenard@sbcglobal.net USNA Christine Fernandez 847-337-6236 chrisfernandez@comcast.net Ball reservations this year will be sold on a first come, first served basis. All purchases must include payment at time of order. These reservations are non-refundable and payment must be received no later than December 14th by your All Academy Ball representative.
Evening Schedule
Hors D’oeuvres & Cocktails:
1730 Hours (Cash Bar) Doors will close promptly at 1830- Please be seated in the Ballroom by this time Presentation of Colors: 1830 Hours Followed by Dinner & Dancing Main Course Selection of Grilled Filet of Beef Tenderloin Vegetarian Selection also available Live Music provided by: The Air National Guard Band of the Midwest DJ: Brothers of Blues Attire Military: Mess Dress or Winter Uniform Civilians: Evening Gown or Dress for the Ladies Black Tie Optional Some Academies are hosting Hospitality Suites prior to the evening’s festivities. Please check with your Academy representative for times.
RSVP's go to: Heather St. Amour, 867 W Woodlawn Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451
Two bus loads of cadets arrived in Lombard Labor Day weekend as friends and family gave cheerful and tearful welcomes!!
The WPPC of Illinois Proudly Presents Our Inaugural Private Lable Wine Fundraiser
The winner of our contest is WPPC-IL member: Sue Ratzer
Both the Chardonnay and the Cabernet will have the name: "The Long Gray Vine."
Thanks to all who entered the contest. We had 23 separate entries. It was a clear victory for 1st place but a three way tie for 2nd place!
And now to start selling some wine!! Click "Read More" to read details for ordering. Click HERE for the order form.
Our limited edition private label Cabernet and Chardonnay wines will be coming from the Pecos Flavors Winery in Roswell, New Mexico. We are very excited to be offering this unique FUNDRAISER for our club. Ordering details below:
The judges were:
1. Col. Bernie Banks, USMA Class of 1987
2. John and Marianne Calhoun, Co-Presidents WPPC-IL 2010-2011
3. Donna Calk, USMA Class of 1994
4. Tim Engling, USMA Class of 1988
5. Mark O'Neill, USMA Class of 1978, Brigadier General (Ret.)
6. Kevin and Cete Rupprecht, Co-Presidents WPPC-IL 2009-2010
Cadet Boodle
Plebes will receive a Boodle/Care Package.
Yuks, Cows and Firsties will receive Ike Hall and/or Subway Gift Cards (already purchased for all club member cadets).
Deployed West Point grads from our WPPC-IL membership are also included. If you have a deployed soldier please provide his or her name and address to Melissa via email @ melissafoakley@gmail.com.
Boodle Party Attendees
Please bring 10 items (snack packs of cookies, granola bars, candy, silly toys, gum, toiletries, cards, games…whatever!) with a total value of $10-$15 to place into the Plebe boodle. We will be filling 23 Plebe boxes.
Plebe parents will take the filled box and be responsible for mailing the box of goodies to their cadet.
Write a note in advance or at the party to include with gift cards and boxes.
We will have USPS flat rate boxes on hand for use with all Plebe boodle boxes.
Please bring a dessert, appetizer or dish to share with others attending the Boodle Party.
If you are unable to attend, please provide the address of your cadet/deployed West Point grad so that we may send their boodle or gift cards.
We welcome additional donations to offset the cost of this effort whether or not you are attending. Please send donations (payable to WPPC-IL) to our club treasurer, Janine Mogan, at 1617 Kirby Court, Naperville, IL 60563.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on February 9th!
"Spirit Bus Details!"
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
The bus will depart West Point at 1 a.m. on Friday, Sept 2 with a projected arrival time of 3:15 p.m. in Lombard, IL.
The parents can pick up their cadets at the Embassy Suites, 707 E. Butterfield Road, Lombard, IL.
Departure will be on Monday, Sept. 5 at 8 a.m. with a projected arrival time of 11 p.m.
I asked about another stop, but they are trying to minimize additional movements and accountability of cadets.
Cadets traveling via the spirit bus will be briefed on the time table and procedures in the next couple of days.
~~Denise Gibson
On July 13, 2011 a few members were invited to attend a special luncheon hosted by the Heritage Foundation featuring former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. Prior to the luncheon, a panel discussion was led by Heritage experts Peter Brookes and Dr. James Carafano.
Thank You to Col. Todd and Carrie Garlick for hosting our wonderful summer picnic at their home at Great Lakes Naval Base on August 28th. While our cadets were weathering the rains and winds from Irene, our club enjoyed a glorious afternoon overlooking Lake Michigan. Thank you to all who participated, brought food and made the event so much fun. But a special thanks to Col. Garlick and Carrie.
Photos by Denise Gibson and Paul Fischl
On July 14, 20 members got together to write to every single plebe from Illinois (even if their parents hadn't joined WPPCI). Thanks to Plebe Parent Jack Sullivan who picked up the cost of the postage!
Photos by D. Gibson and C. Jostes