Boodle Event 2018
The All Academy Ball Happens in December
Seasons Greetings everyone,
The 34th Annual All Academies Ball happens on 12/29!
By now, you should have received an official invitation in the mail. If not, you can find a copy below. We hope to see each of you there…
This memorable event also provides an opportunity for your Cadet to participate in ceremonial activities like Color Guard, Fallen/Missing Man Table, and the Firstie Toast (details noted below). Interested? Please contact Tammy McMiller at mcmiller400@gmail.com for more details.
Cadet Ceremony Opportunities Details
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Color Guard– Cadets open the ceremony carrying their Academy flags.
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Fallen/Missing Man Table– Cadets honor fallen, missing, and imprisoned service members.
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Firstie Toast– One Cadet has an opportunity to honor his fellow Cadets and reflect on their West Point experience.
Army-Navy Watch Party – 9 Dec 2017
Army-Air Force Watch Party
2017 Fall Picnic
Letter Writing Party for New Cadets
Date: Sat 22 July 2017
Time: 11am – 1pm
Location: 22 East Chicago Ave, Naperville, IL
RSVP to Trisha Bottarini by 7/15/2017 (trishbott at yahoo.com)
Please follow LINK for full details.
2017 Tailgate Army v Temple
Army vs. Temple Saturday October 21, 2017 As an annual tradition during the Parents’ Weekend each fall, WPPC-IL is hosting group seating for the USMA vs Temple football game and a tailgate party following the game. While the two events work in conjunction with one another, you are not required to do either or both. Please see flyers below on 1) ordering football tickets to sit with the club; 2) Information on the Tailgate following the game; 3) Tailgate sign-up sheet to RSVP. To keep costs low, we will be providing our own food and food prep. The tailgate is free to club members and $20/person for non-members. The sign-up sheet includes food and volunteer needs. Flyer on Tickets. Flyer on Tailgate. Sign-up Sheet Flyer . We are also soliciting donations to defray the club's expenses. The club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and donations are tax deductible.
Calendar of Events
The calendar of events has been updated. Please click on the top or side menu to take you to the upcoming events.
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Resources and More Information
West Point Parents’ Club of Illinois Website:
http://www.west-point.org/parent/wppc-illinois/
Facebook (closed group, ask to join):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/712974735427623/
or search for west point parents club of Illinois
Official West Point Links:
Official West Point website parents page (the straight skinny direct for Deb):
http://www.westpoint.edu/Parents/SitePages/Home.aspx
Unofficial resources:
Facebook: West Point Moms (there are some nuts on here but can be good info)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/33582021671/
West-Point.Org – back before Facebook and Deb Dalton there was West-Point.Org. They have some good info and they host parent club websites for free.
http://www.west-point.org/
Service Academy Forum. This can be a useful resource to search for information. The moderators are great and answer questions.
http://www.serviceacademyforums.com/index.php?forums/military-academy-usma.4/
Spin -off pages from the WP Mom’s- prayer page, Mom’s Bake, Fitness, 300 Boodle Brigade, many more- search the files and request to join those that interest you!
The Mom’s Guide to Surviving West Point (available on Amazon)- written by 2 WP moms. A MUST READ!
Further questions:
Any board member (contact info in PP Handbook) and lots more information in the appendices.
Two items recommended to be completed before ANY kid leaves for ANY college– Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy. Contact your attorney or Google the state Bar Assn. for more information and free forms. Follow the instructions as some forms need to be signed in front of a notary.
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