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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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 .
Upcoming Events
Membership App for AY 17-18
The next Academic Year membership application is available. Click on the menu item for Membership App.
Why become a member? It helps pay for the member activities that support our parents and cadets.
Please see this LINK on why you should join.
Army – Air Force Watch Party
When: Saturday, November 5, 2016, Kick-off at 11 am, but the bar opens at 10:30 am
Where: Manny's Ale House
683 W St Charles Rd
Elmhurst, IL
http://mannysalehouse.com/