Date: Mon, 07 Apr 2003 20:06:26 -0400
To: corps@west-point.org
From: Jack Price <wp25244@west-point.org>
Subject: WP-ORG: WP-ORG New Application Comes with FD 13
Embedded in the reports from Iraq are repeated references to the flexibility of
Coalition Forces in the face of changing circumstances. As I begin to type this
message, I reflect on our last 12 months, in having to rely on this same
resource. We had three major challenges. The first was to replace the
participation of our founder, Ditus Bolanos, '90, when the dot.com collapse
required his 100% focus. At the same time, we needed to move out of a room in
his home, and find commercial space, while continuing operation. Then, shortly
after we moved, we had a security violation, and had to completely rebuild the
networks. We have completed these tasks.
Our budget for the next six months, 1 April 2003 - 30 September 2003, is $98,000 and may be seen at:
https://www-secure.west-point.org/budget_fd13
<a href="https://www-secure.west-point.org/budget_fd13">
WP-ORG
Budget 1 April 2003 - 30 September 2003</a>
While all this was happening, the stock market was crashing, our AOG was in a full court press, raising over $200 million, and we had to operate on current donations, since we have no million dollar endowment to fall back on in a shortfall. BIG challenge. With your loyal support, we've met the challenge! What the budget does not show is the many thousands of hours donated by members of the WP-ORG Community. For our Fiscal Year 10, 2001-2002, this totaled over 17,000 hours. For these, we are eternally grateful. We could not function without them. Nor, without YOU! Please... take a moment to donate:
https://www-secure.west-point.org/donate
<a href="https://www-secure.west-point.org/donate">
Donate to
FD13 by Credit Card</a>
Or you may send a check made payable to WP-ORG:
WP-ORG
PO Box 595
Floyd, VA 24091-0595
Please be sure to indicate your affiliation and year on your check
We have tightened our budget and reported to you in detail, where the money is being used. At the same time we are focused on the future, and additional areas where we can provide added value. An example..
We're proud to roll out an extended beta test of a new application, the Online Ward Book. Based on the Class of 1964's Ward Book - a periodic compilation of contact and personal information for each member of the Class of '64 - WP-ORG has created an online version to chronicle the living histories of ALL classes. Class bonding and cohesion is directly related to lifetime support of AOG and USMA. There is no greater 'multiplier' than this effort, especially for those younger classes, competent in internet technology, dispersing into civilian pursuits more quickly than prior classes. This is directed toward the graduates in our community. Here's how it looks for my page.. http://wardbook.west-point.org/display_grad.cgi?grad_uid=25244
How does it work? Each graduate has a login based on their Cullum number. It is the same login and password as for your WP-ORG e-mail accounts (i.e., for Jack Price it is wp25244 since his cullum number is 25244). Haven't used these with us before? Ask to be assigned one at <mailto:feedback@west-point.org>feedback@west-point.org
Then go to http://wardbook.west-point.org/
<a href="http://wardbook.west-point.org/">
Ward Book</a>
and log in (click the "Log In" button in the left-hand column) with
your WP-ORG login (username = wpXXXXX where XXXXX is your Cullum number) and
password. When you are logged in, you'll see 5 buttons at the top for
"Basic Info", "Cadet Co.", "Children",
"Addresses", and "Remarks". For the first-time user, click
on each of those in order and fill in the information. This creates your basic
entry that you can view by clicking on "Your Entry" at the top right.
The "Remarks" section is an area for you to add comments and family
history. More "Remarks" can be added at any time, all are archived for
historical use.
Since this is personal information, we have incorporated several levels of
viewing permissions. The default security is set such that only a graduate can
view your entry. However, you may restrict this further to Graduates in Your
Class Only or totally Private. Or you may choose to make the entry Public.
WP-ORG would like to get constructive feedback from graduates. Send to <mailto:feedback@west-point.org>feedback@west-point.org
1. How can we make this easier to use?
2. What kind of reports would you like to see?
3. Does your class have something similar in print or on the web? If so, what
have you learned that we can incorporate?
Regardless of the method you use, WP-ORG, Inc., is recognized by the IRS as a 501(C)(3) Non-Profit Organization. 100% of your donation is tax deductible. For those who may need it, our EIN number is 51-0387132. The authorization may be found at:
http://www.west-point.org/publications/501SUMMARY.PDF
Thank you for your support! You are WP-ORG. Your donations make WP-ORG
possible.
Jack Price USMA1964
CFO WP-ORG, Inc.
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WP-ORG Inc. gratefully recognizes the Army Air Force Mutual Aid Association (AAFMAA)
as the sponsor of WP-ORG Fund Drive 13. Please take a look at their homepage: http://www.aafmaa.com