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West Point Society of Michigan 2019 Strategic Plan (Updated December 15, 2018) Mission The mission of the West Point Society of Michigan, a non-profit 501c3 organization, is to promote the mission and values of West Point, and to support and serve its graduates, cadets, former cadets, and their families throughout the state of Michigan and where they may be serving in defense of our country. Vision To be recognized as one of the most distinguished West Point societies based on its success in promoting the mission and values of West Point. Values Aligning with the WPAOG values, we do everything with Respect, Integrity, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence in all our areas of operations and outreach. Strategic Goals and Objectives
a) Maintain membership list b) Grow dues paying membership by 10% a year c) Monitor Distinguished Society criteria to ensure we qualify
a) Coordinate with local high schools to better promote and recruit for West Point b) Coordinate with and support local recruiting efforts of Field Force c) Support recruiting efforts in SE Michigan with donations where appropriate, e.g., visits by local candidates to West Point, support for Academy Information Briefs, CPRC cadets.
a) Sponsor annual Founder’s Day Dinner b) Sponsor quarterly luncheons to provide a forum for fellowship, networking, and information of interest to members c) Hold “fun” events for members and families (e.g., Tiger’s game, Ft Wayne picnic, golf) d) Support Army athletic events (e.g., annual Army-Navy game, away football games in AO, WPPCMI Annual picnic at a home game, other teams and clubs in our AO)
a) Maintain effective governance tools: By Laws, constitution, 501c3 reporting. b) Maintain an active Nominating Committee to ensure new board members and officers are recruited c) Hold Society annual meeting to conduct key business and elect board members and officers d) Update Strategic Plan annually e) Select member to attend annual West Point Leadership Conference f) Nominate someone for the AOG Regional Advisory Board when opening occurs. Support them on 3 meetings annually at West Point.
a) Develop an annual budget for approval by the Board b) Maintain bank accounts and financial records including annual 990 c) Develop a process and guidelines for fiscally responsible fundraising and charitable donations d) Maintain an active prioritized list of deserving recipients of Society donations consistent with the Society’s mission
a) Coordinate with and support Parents Club activities b) Coordinate with AOG and West Point c) Coordinate with other SE Michigan organizations as appropriate
a) Prepare media releases and provide camera/video coverage of society activities as appropriate b) Ensure members are kept informed of Society programs and events, e.g. monthly newsletter and periodic emails via Mailchimp Officers:
Standing Committees
a) Jon Tellier: Correspondence with graduates to include newsletter and website, and with West Point to include the annual DSA application. b) Temple Cumiskey: Collection of dues and maintenance of list of WPSMI members.
a) Founder’s Day: Jim Suhay
a) Fundraising: Harlene Coutteau
a) Deputies: Willie Lacy, Lee Davis, Jim Suhay and Lloyd Sutton
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Updated: 2 January 2019