Leaders Conference Summary
West Point AOG
Dates: Thursday, Aug 12 – Saturday, August 14
I had the privilege of representing the West Point Society of the Tennessee Valley during the Leaders Conference at AOG in August 2010. The agenda for the conference follows:
Conference Welcome, WPAOG Chairman, Jody Glore ‘ 69
Engaging Every Heart in Gray, WPAOG VP of Alumni Support, Jim Johnston ’73
Engaging Grads of Every Generation, Professor Michael Meeks, SFSU –
Director of Communications, LTC Brian Tribus ’92
Luncheon with Guest Speaker COL MaryAnn Cummings ’82, Defense Media Activity-Army
Advancing West Point, Director of Academy Advancement, COL Todd Browne ’85
Development Update, WPAOG VP of Development, Kristin Sorenson
Societies, Admissions Update and Meetings with Regional Commanders
Classes, Panel Discussion
Evening BBQ
Friday, 13 August
Dean’s Update and Panel on Ethics in Academics, COL (P) Tim Trainor ’83
Commandant’s Briefing and Panel, BG Bill Rapp ’84
Athletic Director’s Update, Mr. Kevin Anderson
Luncheon with Guest Speaker, LTC Pete Kilner ’90, Center for the Advancement of Leader Development and Organizational Learning
Class and Society Workshops
Career Services, Duston Saunders ’72
Class Giving Program, Elena Meskill ’99
Class Reunion Support, Joel Jebb ’82 – Reunion Letter
Connecting Every Heart in Gray, Danielle Sweet
Engaging Thru Affinity Programs, Pat Harris ’79
Finding Hearts of Gray, Tom Mulyca ’73
For Us All: “The List” – Priorities, Vivian Shannon
Leaving a Legacy – Planned Giving 101, Nancy Calhelha
Partnering with Parents Clubs, Deb Dalton
Publications Update, Jay Olejniczak ’61
Society Tools of Engagement, Maryellen Picciuto ’86
Who is a Young Grad?, Richard Huh ’94
Cocktails and Dinner; Guest Speaker Superintendent LTG David Huntoon ’73
Saturday, 14 August
WPAOG Advisory Council Meeting
Conference Wrap-up
Acceptance Day Parade
Acceptance Day Picnic for Families of the Class of 2014
Recommendations to West Point Society of Tennessee Valley:
There is a critical need for financial support in the Directorate of Cadet Activities. The superintendent has established an endowment that prioritizes the needs of West Point. We, as a Society, will discuss how we can assist West Point in funding an activity. Volunteers will form a committee to match our Society concerns with those of the Superintendent. We will pursue fund-raising efforts that will allow us to donate and assist in the support of this designated activity.
Beat Navy!
Mike Cantor
WP ‘80
President,
WPS of the Tennessee Valley