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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  

  • Color Guard– Cadets open the ceremony carrying their Academy flags.

  • Fallen/Missing Man Table– Cadets honor fallen, missing, and imprisoned service members.

  • Firstie Toast– One Cadet has an opportunity to honor his fellow Cadets and reflect on their West Point experience.

 
Click on this LINK for the flyer. 
 
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Army-Navy Watch Party – 9 Dec 2017

Army – Navy Football Watch Party
Please join the West Point Parents’ Cub to watch Army sink Navy!
Where:
Church Street Brewing
1480 Industrial Drive, Unit C
Itasca IL 60143
http://www.churchstreetbrew.com/home/
When:
Saturday, December 9, 2017
1:30 pm (2:00 pm kickoff) until Army sings second
Please email brian.vanderyacht@gmail.com if you plan to attend. We need a headcount a week before, which is Saturday, December 2nd.
Here is a FLYER  with more details.
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Army-Air Force Watch Party

Please join the West Point and Air Force Academy parents' clubs for a joint Army-Air Force Football Game Watch Party.
Saturday, November 4, 2017
2:00 pm – Until the end of the game
(Kick-Off is 2:30 pm central)
Miller's Ale House
455 Butterfield Road
Lombard, IL 60148
We will be collecting for the Toys For Tots campaign and will also be collecting bottles of wine for the All Academy Ball's Wine-Pull Fundraiser.  If you wish to participate on one or both, please bring a new toy suitable for a pre-teen and/or a decent bottle of wine (we will try not to mix up who gets what).
Please RSVP to brian.vanderyacht@gmail.com by Friday, October 27th. 
We need to provide a head count to Miller's Ale House a week before the event.
Thanks and hope to see you there.
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2017 Fall Picnic

WPPC-IL 2017 Fall Picnic
Sunday, September 10th, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Aurora Sportsmen’s Club in Waterman, IL
 
For this year’s annual parent’s club fall picnic we are going to mix it up and venture west to the Aurora Sportsmen’s Club in Waterman, IL.
http://www.aurorasc.org/
 
Please click on this LINK  for details and directions. 
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Letter Writing Party for New Cadets

Members & their families gather to write letters to our IL Plebes to give them encouragement (spiced with a little humor) to finish Beast strong! New cadet parents have the opportunity to share their initial impressions of West Point with other parents who truly understand.
 
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. 
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2017 Tailgate Army v Temple

WPPC-IL Tailgate
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. 
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Resources and More Information

 
Deb Dalton– parent liaison at WP- request to be added to her email list as well as the class Fb page; email her at deb.dalton@usma.edu
 
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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Class of 2021 Welcome Picnic

Class of 2021 Welcome Picnic

Sunday, June 4, 2017, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Central Park West Recreation Center
1500 Forest Gate Rd., Oak Brook IL, 60523 

• This is an opportunity for the Class of 2021 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.

• 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. 

Click on this link for the Flyer . 

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Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars 
4/8/17    Men's gymnastics competition at UIC
4/29/17  Founder's Day at the Union League Club – clink this link  for details
4/30/17  Firstie Parents' Brunch – click here  for details
6/4/17    Class of 2021 Welcome Picnic