Legacy Book Ad instructions and Order Form

• West Point Class of 1970 

Legacy Book Ad instructions and Order Form 

We are offering the show your company’s gratitude for this class’s service and sacrifice to our country. 

The ad and payment deadline is January 31, 2020. No orders will be accepted after this date.. 

If you would like to purchase an Ad please follow the steps on page 2. 

If you are associated with a business who would like to place an ad, you must purchase your ad via check and either provide a business card (we can add a message in addition to your card) or a pdf of your ad. Your pdf should be made to the following sizes (in picas): 

Full page bleed – 55 wide x 74 tall 

Full page no bleed – 51 wide x 68 tall 

½ page – 51 wide x 33p6 tall 

¼ page- 25 wide x 33p6 tall 

West Point Class of 1970 Ad Form 

For pdf’s or camera-ready artwork only. Fill out the form and provide the materials requested below: 

1) This Order Form 

2) Completed Ad 

3) Check Payable to West Point Association of Graduates (a 501(c) (3) -Letter can be forwarded) 

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Name 

___________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Address/City/State/Zip 

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Email Address (Need to confirm Ad Receipt) Work/Home/ Cell Phone Numbers 

PRICING FOR ADS 

(PLEASE CIRCLE ONE): 

FULL PG (11.33" TALL X 8.5" WIDE) $2000 

1/2 PG (5.6" TALL X 8.5" WIDE) $1000 

1/4 PG (5.6" TALL X 4.25" WIDE) $500 

PAYMENTS: EMAIL TO: 

$__________ Total Amount Paid If Ad is a digital file, please email to 

kainej@me.com 

__________ Check Included 

Check # _________ 

__________ Money Order Included 

The Class of 1970 West Point Cyber Leaders Conference

WEST POINT

ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES

SUMMARY

Hosted by the Army Cyber Institute, the West Point Cyber Leaders Conference will offer our nation’s cyber officers a unique, highly

impactful annual leadership development experience. This 2-day event will assemble cyber-focused cadets from West Point, Army

ROTC programs, and other service academies, together with experienced junior cyber officers in the US Army, and leading cyber

experts from industry, government and academia.

NEED

The news is replete with reports of cyber security breaches at major corporations and

federal agencies, critical information held “ransom,” or highly confidential information

being “hacked” and disseminated to the public. Technology impacts everything in

today’s world - including warfighting. Cyberspace operations are critical to our nation

and the Army’s mission, yet the operating rules are different and constantly changing.

Recognizing the need to manage skills learned by soldiers conducting offensive and

defensive cyber operations under a single Army MOS, the Secretary and the Chief of

Staff of the Army authorized the Cyber Branch of the Army in September 2014. Based

on its nationally ranked academic faculty and an internationally renowned officer

education program, West Point was selected as the best site for the Army Cyber

Institute, launched in October 2014. With its integration at the United States Military

Academy, the Army Cyber Institute’s leadership is essential to the Army’s future in

cyberspace. In 2015, West Point graduated the first cohort of Army officers branching

cyber, some of whom will be invited to participate in this conference as junior officers

to motivate, educate, mentor, and inspire the nation’s next generation of cyber leaders.

The annual West Point Cyber Leaders Conference will add an essential component in delivering an Army Cyber Corps that

becomes and remains the best educated, best prepared, best motivated, and best led in the world. The West Point Cyber Leaders

Conference will not only anchor but add the central (winter) component of cadet cyber education over the academic-year through a

cyber conference cycle promoted by ACI, which now includes the Joint Service Academy Cyber Security Summit (spring) and CyCon

(Cyber Conflict) US (autumn).

VISION

During the inaugural 2-day West Point Cyber Leaders Conference, junior cyber Army

officers and other cyber experts will share their operational and leadership experiences

with cyber-focused participants including approximately 60 West Point cadets, 45

selected attendees from Army ROTC programs, and 15 cadets/midshipmen from other

service academies. Distinguished senior leaders from the military, government, and

private sectors will be invited to join the junior officers and cadets, serving as keynote

speakers and senior mentors, for a total conference participant count of 190-200. This

defining event will enrich knowledge, improve skills, and motivate cyber officers who will

lead Army operations on land and in cyberspace. No other service academy or nationally

ranked undergraduate institution currently offers an even remotely comparable

leadership development opportunity for future cyber leaders.

THE WEST POINT CYBER LEADERS CONFERENCE

ENGAGE | EDUCATE | INSPIRE

WEST POINT

ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES

Conference components will include:

Keynote addresses and panel presentations from distinguished cyber leaders

Senior leaders/mentors will share their experiences and lessons learned serving on Army and DoD Cyber Mission Teams,

and will challenge participants to seek, develop, and refine innovative solutions. These presentations will expose

the cadets, as future cyber leaders, to what they will encounter in the national and international cyberspace domains.

Small group workshops led by the Army’s top company-grade cyber officers

The centerpiece of the conference, these workshops will draw upon the creative and critical thinking skills of participating

cadets in thought-provoking, topical leadership discussions, and will challenge them with realistic exercises to tackle and

solve real-world operational cyber challenges. These workshops will optimize opportunities to brainstorm, mentor, and

focus participants on career development.

The West Point Cyber Leaders Conference will afford a dynamic, inspiring watershed experience for both the small group mentors

and the attending cadets, who in turn will gain confidence, knowledge and motivation to serve and excel as future cyber leaders.

EVALUATION

To ensure continued success, the ACI will evaluate the proceedings of the West Point Cyber Leaders Conference and will report

their assessment and plans for the next year’s event. The commitment is to qualify this annual conference as an unparalleled cyber

education and leadership development chapter in the careers of all participants and reinforce West Point’s international leadership in

cyber education.

MARGIN OF EXCELLENCE NEED

A $2.5 million gift will endow the 2-day West Point Cyber Leaders Conference and provide annual income to support conference

expenses. Anticipated annual budget needs of the conference are estimated as follows:

THE WEST POINT CYBER LEADERS CONFERENCE

ENGAGE | EDUCATE | INSPIRE

Hotels: $45,000

Ground Transportation: $1,300

Food/Beverage: $25,000

Entertainment/Decor: $250

Creative Service: $600

Meeting Rooms: $1,600

Production Services: $3,800

Program Admin: $1,300

Meeting Management: $26,800

RECOGNITION

This 50th Reunion Gift of $2.5 million from the Class of 1970 will

provide the nation’s future cyber leaders a unique leadership

unmatched by any other service academy or university.

Endowing this conference is a major investment in West Point and our

Army’s future. In recognition of the Class’s vision and support, this

event will be named:

The Class of 1970 West Point Cyber Leaders Conference

USMA 1970 50 Year Reunion Legacy Yearbook

Wally Kaine SENDS: Don't forget to order your copy(ies) of the Class of 70 Legacy Book now. There will only be one printing so make sure you order now!  Also, the Free Personalization of your Book (up to 29 letters including spaces) will only be available until 31 December.

Also, I will be emailing everyone soon on how individuals or Classmate groups or cadet companies and also Businesses can put an Ad in the Book. Remember, once the costs of the Book are covered all of the money remaining will go towards the Class Fund.

To order your book - https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/2794147/Usma-Class-of-1970-Legacy-Book/2020-Yearbook/2019090504361964785/CATALOG_SHOP/

Wally

Expanded Veterans Benefits (commissary and PX)

Steve Wilson SENDS:

I just noticed that effective Jan 1, 2020, Veterans with 0 - 90% disability will be allowed access to commissary and base exchange privileges. Previously, access was limited to 100% disability. This may be of interest to some class members who did not retire, but have a service connected disability.

https://download.militaryonesource.mil/12038/MOS/Factsheets/expanding-access-fact-sheet.pdf

Retired Maj. Gen. James Snider - USMA 1970 - Pointer View Reflections on Branch Night for USMA 2020

Article written by The Pointer View Staff at West Point during our 50 year Affiliate Branch Night Activity with USMA 2020 -

Class of 1970 USMA graduate looks back on career, offers advice to cadets

Retired Maj. Gen. James Snider graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1970 and served 32 years as an officer in the Army. As a 50-Year Affiliate graduate, he joined cadets during their Branch Night Wednesday alongside other graduates.
He took some time to share with the Pointer View details about his career as well as provided advice for graduating cadets as they embark on their new journey.

PV: What do you consider the highlight of your career?
JS: “There were several. The Army gave me the opportunity to get a Ph.D. in aeronautical engineering. After that, I worked at a joint project office to build simulations for Star Wars, a strategic defense initiative by President (Ronald) Reagan to be able to shoot down any type of nuclear missile coming down. It was a huge deal back then, in fact, it was one of the things that forced the collapse of the Soviet Union because they could not keep up with what President Reagan was doing.
“So that was a super-secret program that I enjoyed, but I think as far as the Army goes, I got into acquisition and being a program manager of both the Apache helicopter program and the Comanche helicopter program, those were big highlights.”

PV: How much time in service was it before you took on these types of responsibilities?
JS: “When I worked for the SGI Star Wars program, that was in 1989 and when I was the Apache program manager, I was a colonel, and then a one star as the program manager for the Comanche job. But there were highlights all throughout my career like working at the Pentagon and flying in aviation.

PV: Of all the different experiences you had, which one would you say is your favorite and why?
JS: “I would say when I was the program manager of the Comanche program. That program was cancelled about five or six years ago, but the prime contractors gained so much knowledge by developing the helicopter, which was a super sophisticated helicopter.
“The reason the program was cancelled was because we got into the Iraq wars. The program was unaffordable up against all the other things we needed to buy in aviation and sustaining the Apache and the Black Hawk fleet.”

PV: Do you believe the training you received at West Point prepared you or benefited your career and can you name an example of when you recognized that?
JS: “Absolutely. The discipline for one thing, and West Point really taught us to present ideas in a succinct fashion. We were expected to get ideas out very concisely and quickly. Also, I think the Army value system that West Point puts a lot of emphasis on helps us carry them throughout our whole career.
“I would say I did get a Ph.D. in a mathematical discipline back when everyone got an engineering degree. Now I understand they have choices, but back then, you got a Bachelor of Science degree in general engineering. During our plebe year, we were required to take a full lot of calculus, so that prepared me for graduate school where I got both my master’s and a Ph.D.
“I will tell you that in getting a Ph.D., there are different ways to get it. You can be brilliant like an Einstein and get it and have no problem. The other is organizing your approach throughout the Ph.D. In other words, you must put together a committee, you have to satisfy taking the right courses, and then you have to take a problem and work through it, and it has to be an original problem. It must be something you haven’t worked through before.”

PV: What do you think cadets should focus on as they move forward into their new careers?
JS: “I’ll tell you a little story. Besides Branch Night, we were able to select the unit we were going to down to the battalion level. So, in the spring of the year that I graduated, there was a particular battalion I wanted.
“A year later, I arrived there and when I showed up, they said ‘who are you?’ So, when you go in there as a second lieutenant, going to West Point is one thing, but so many guys went to other great schools. You all start off at the same level. Whatever job the Army gives you, and I think I only got to choose one in my entire career, but whatever they give you, go in there and do the best possible job you can.
“And I would say almost 100 percent of the time, your senior officer is going to be a very honest and hard-working person so you can trust them and there is no reason to doubt them or follow what they ask you to do.”

PV: What was your experience like at Branch Night?
JS: “I wanted to go armor. Back then, aviation was not an opportunity. The rule was you had to spend at least one year in combat arms before you could transfer to aviation. So, I chose armor and was not happy to get it, but our class was quite proud that no one was forced to go into infantry.
“In other words, our class chose infantry knowing we were not forced to go into that which I think was really good and spoke highly of our class.”

PV: Will you share more about your progression from West Point graduate to where you ended up?
JS: “I spent a year in the armor branch and then transitioned into aviation. I spent many years in the Army cavalry and then went to graduate school and got into the acquisition career. So, I was doing both acquisition and aviation. I was in the Pentagon when President Reagan came in and his idea, we are going to the best multicarrier in the world and we started getting a lot of money. The systems we still have today, the Apache, the Black Hawk, those were all bought in the mid-’80s, but the Army’s leadership was terrific in turning around something bad and making it the best Army. So, when Desert Storm came, it was incredible.”

PV: Do you have any advice for students who are unhappy with what they got at Branch Night?
JS: “When I went through Branch Night, we had quotas. I suppose it’s the same way now although there is more combat aviation these days. Some people did not get what they wanted, and I say do not give up on the Army just because of one instance you perceive something as a failure.
“There are a lot of opportunities that are not even branch related that you can get into like other specialties and things that will come later in your career. That is the one message I would give new officers. I had an executive officer who worked over me that had been passed over for lieutenant colonel. He was about ready to give up, but he did such a good job that on the second round, he got selected and landed a very nice job.
“That is one hurdle that you got to get over but there are so many opportunities and not all are just branch related.”

PV: Any advice you can give cadets?
JS: “I would advise everybody who is physically able to, go to Ranger School. You carry that Ranger tab around your whole career and that really means something. And that goes for airborne school. There are a couple of other schools that are career path schools. The war college I actually did not attend, I did it by correspondence, which is probably one of the perquisites for making general officer.
“If you do not get selected, do it by correspondence. If you don’t get promoted, keep going. There’s a place for you.
“I would say as long as you can see a path, move forward in progression. Stick with it because the Army is really a great life and especially today’s Army.
“It is much different than when I came in at the tail end of the Vietnam War. Soldiers were not as admired, but today the American people really support the armed forces and that is a good change.”

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Branch Night for USMA 2020 With 50 Year Affiliate

Branch Night for USMA 2020 with class officers from 2020 alongside 1970 First Captain (and guest speaker) John Connors and 1970’s (50 year affiliate) contingent. 

First row: First Captain of the Corps of Cadets, Cadet Daine Van de Wall; Class of 2020 President, Cadet Joshua Phillips; Class of 2020 Vice President, Cadet Emma Powless; Class of 2020 Secretary, Cadet Amy Ziccarello; Class of 2020 Treasurer, Cadet Minsung Kim

Second row: Branch Night guest speaker, Mr. John Connors; LTC (R) Carlos Velez Jr., MG(R) James Snider, COL (R) Terry Young, COL (R) Robert Hilliard, Mr. William Bowden, COL (R) Frank Monaco

Third row: LTC (R) Bruce Nolte, Mr. Pat Sculley, Mr. Charlie McGee?, LTC (R) Bob Richardson, LTC (R) Billie J. Alexander, COL (R) Don Blakeslee,

Fourth row: COL (R) James Corfman, Mr. Warren Geiger, Mr. Luke Brennecke, Mr. Bill Taylor, COL (R) Gary Steele, MAJ (R) James Price, LTC (R) William Addy,LTC (R) Randy Rutler, LTC (R) Phillip Richard.

PS:  Missing from the Photo:  Hank Zimon. 

Ceremony to receive the 1969 Army-Navy Game Ball on October 4, 2019

West Point Sports Hall of Fame - Bill Cater

Ladies and Gentlemen, Coach Monken,

Thank you for being here this morning to share in this moment. Thank you Coach Monken, Bob Mischak, Jr., my beloved Class of 1970 classmates, wives, friends and teammates.

For a while, I have had the privilege to coordinate with Bob Beretta at West Point athletics, Lynn Moore, my team captain of the 1969 Army football team, Joe Reeder and Bob Mischak, Jr. in order to get the game football from the 1969 Army-Navy game into the West Point Sports Hall of Fame. 

Today this football will be placed in this special hall of remembrance to celebrate and memorialize the last time Navy was shutout by an Army football team, 50 years ago.

Jokingly, in various emails; Moore, Bob Jr., Reeder and I have called this the “sacred” football ceremony.

In all seriousness, what is sacred is the fellowship that is connected to this symbolic football.

What is sacred is the fellowship that began over 53 years ago with the men that entered West Point on July 1, 1966 to begin the great Class of 1970.

What is sacred is the love that is shared by these men from our shared and vastly varied life experiences.

What is sacred is the brotherhood forged with beginning a common cadet experience and a life of service to our country, our families and our communities.

Today we also get to honor Coach Bob Mischak who was presented this football by the 1969 Army football team and his offensive line. 

As a side story, after the game ended, some kid absconded with the ball and my teammate and Ranger buddy, Don DeCort, tackled the guy and retrieved the ball.

Today we celebrate a wonderful moment in time- when a team of young men, coached by a great staff, and supported by the Corps of Cadets led by our great classmates-beat Navy 27-0. The last Navy shutout that took place 50 years ago.

Today we celebrate others that have gripped hands and are waiting on the other side. Men who banged heads and sweated in the trenches of Army football: Joe Ferraro, Joe Newman, Hank Andrzejczak, Billy Jackson, Jack McGill, Steve Muse, Tony Sobels, Johnny Brenner and others.

Today we celebrate those classmates that have bravely and courageously fought and sacrificed in our nation’s wars. Men like Pete Lilly (in attendance today). Men like our silent team captain, Lynn Moore, and many, many others.

Today we celebrate our good fortune to be alive to share this moment in time; to honor those we love, to share those experiences past, present and future that have forged a fellowship that can never be adequately described with words.

So now ladies and gentlemen; it is a great honor to give you the bearer of the “football”. That young man we knew as the 11 year old Bobby when we were college seniors. The generous donor of this legacy football-Bob Mischak, Jr.

USMA 1970 50 Year Reunion - potential Pre-Reunion Activity Survey

Classmates: In preparation for our 50th USMA 1970 Reunion next year, the Reunion Committee would like to assess interest in "extra activities" in the NYC Metropolitan area as well as the area around West Point.

Please take a few moments to take this brief potential Pre-Reunion Activity Survey - results expected to be shared by 15 October. One response per classmate please! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H6P2C2G 

Thanks -

Monaco B4 ’70

Thornton D2 ’70

PS: if you haven’t already booked a room for the 50th Reunion, please visit (and stay tuned to) the Class of 1970’s 50th Reunion Website - https://www.westpointaog.org/1970reunion

Lieutenant Scott Love Memorial Scholarship Awarded - News

  

Jeff Rose Gault SENDS: 

Lieutenant Scott Love Memorial Scholarship Awarded - News

Release date: July 30, 2019

For more information contact: Jeff Gault at 703-587-5181 or jeff.gault@ArmyScholarshipFoundation.org

The Army Scholarship Foundation has awarded its 2019-2020 Lieutenant Scott Love Memorial Scholarship to Mr. Angel Aviles of Fayetteville, NC.   Angel’s father is Sergeant First Class Juan Aviles, who is serving with the US Army Security Assistance Training Management Command at Fort Bragg, NC. Kevin is a freshman at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, majoring in Film Studies and Theater Arts.  

Scott M. Love was born at Fort Campbell, Kentucky and graduated from high school in Huntsville, Alabama.  He graduated from Florida State University in 1996 and enlisted in the US Army in 1999 as a military intelligence specialist.  In 2003, Scott attended Officer Candidate School. Following completion of OCS and other courses at Fort Benning, Scott was assigned as a platoon leader with 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry stationed at Baumholder, Germany. His unit deployed to Kuwait in November 2005 with Scott's platoon assigned as part of Task Force 1-35 Armor when he was killed at Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006.  

The Army Scholarship Foundation was founded in 2001 to provide scholarships to deserving sons and daughters of US Army soldiers and Army veterans, and to spouses of enlisted active duty soldiers.  The Foundation is sustained by the generous donations of its supporters.  Tax deductible contributions can be sent to the Foundation at 11700 Preston Road, Suite 660-301, Dallas, Texas 75230.  Those wishing to learn more about the Army scholarship Foundation or to make a tax deductible donation may visit www.ArmyScholarshipFoundation.org.

11700 Preston Road  |  Suite 660-301  |  Dallas, TX 75230

Lieutenant Scott Love - http://www.ArmyScholarshipFoundation.org - Class Son

Dear Fellow Classmates,

Once again, the Memorial Day holiday approaches, a time when we should all pause and reflect upon and honor those many thousands of brave men and women who have worn the cloth of our nation and made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our way of life and the freedoms we all enjoy.

Memorial Day is a special holiday, a time to honor in thought and deed those who have lost their lives in combat during our nation's wars and conflicts.  Our soldiers of today continue to serve in an Army at war, and thus they are all too often in harm's way, particularly in Afghanistan and Iraq, where we have lost nearly 7000 lives, and where more will undoubtedly give their last full measure of devotion in sacrifice for us.  Their loved ones and families continue to pray and to worry about them and their safety.  Please remember those who have fallen, including our class son, Lieutenant Scott Love, and consider helping a soldier and Army family member of today by making a donation to the Army Scholarship Foundation in Scott's or another loved one's memory on the occasion of this special holiday.

Donations can be sent to Army Scholarship Foundation, 11700 Preston Road, Ste 660-301, Dallas, TX 75230 or on line at www.ArmyScholarshipFoundation.org.

Thank you all for your service to our country, and please help us and our entire Nation to remember those we have lost, not just on Memorial Day, but throughout the year.

Jeff Gault - gaultrj@prodigy.net 

Greetings from your Rockbound Highland Home

Greetings from your Rockbound Highland Home,

Below are some updates from WPAOG, please be sure to share this information with your classes! Please post to your social media sites.

WPAOG 150^th:

Calling all classes to send in your toasts!

We hope that you all are enjoying our ‘On This Day’ timeline and the other great features on the 150^th page on our  website. In celebration of our Sesquicentennial birthday, WPAOG will be conducting a “virtual birthday toast” via Facebook on May 22, the anniversary of our founding date in 1869.  All alumni and members of the West Point community are encouraged to record live videos of themselves toasting and wishing “Happy Birthday” to WPAOG and to upload them to the exclusive event page. To coincide with these virtual birthday toasts that will be occurring on Facebook, we will also be collecting videos received in advance (please submit videos by 1 May) to be possibly featured in a WPAOG -produced video which will be released on the day of the event. If you want your class to be considered to be featured in the video, please submit your clip by flowing the guidelines below.

Guidelines for pre-recorded videos to be included in the official birthday video:

• Cell phone videos are fine, but please do not use filters
• Pre-recorded videos should be 15 – 20 seconds in length
• If shooting on a cell phone, shoot horizontally – not upright/vertically
• Pick a creative background
• Recommend a well-lit area with minimal background noise.
• Sample messages that can be included in the video:
• “Happy 150th Birthday to AOG from THE CLASS OF XXX!” 
• Consider ending the toast with your class motto
• “Congratulations to AOG for 150 years!”
• “Cheers, AOG! We are happy to celebrate 150 years with you!”

You can also email me your submission using WeTransfer.com. I can’t wait to see what your classes do!

Flat Cullum: 

Another way to participate in the celebration of our 150^th is to include Flat Cullum in your travels and adventures. Have no idea what I am talking about? Be sure to check out page 13 in the Spring issue of the West Point magazine. #FlatCullum, #WPAOG150.

All Academy Challenge (May 30 – June 3, 2019):

The sixth annual All Academy Challenge is right around the corner! West Point graduates will come together to defeat Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine.  All gifts – large and small to any fund – will bring West Point to victory! Please help us spread the word! Are you interested in serving as an All Academy Challenge Ambassador for your class? If so, contact 845.446.1657 or AAC@WPAOG.org. 

The requirements to be an Ambassador are simple: (1) share with your social media networks, post and re-post throughout the Challenge, and (2) be sure to make your gift. Your support will inspire others! Visit wp.allacademychallenge.com/pages/toolkit-2  for more information. Also, follow us and join in at #AllAcademyChallenge. For more information please see attached PDF.

Gift Shop: 

The WPAOG Gift Shop is the premier stop for all your Army West Point shopping needs.  We offer a variety of styles, unique designs, and personalized product, like our DIY Travel Tumbler – available for pre-order now!  Discounts for cadets and West Point employees available.  The WPAOG Gift Shop is located in Herbert Hall Alumni Center (Bldg 698), or online at WPAOGGiftShop.com.  Questions?  Call 800.426.4725 or email giftshop@wpaog.org.  

Career Services - SACC is Coming to Washington DC:

If you are considering a career transition, a new job field, or just exploring your options, don’t miss the Service Academy Career Conference (SACC) on June 13-14 in Washington D.C.  SACC job fairs are exclusively for service academy alumni and are a great way to learn about the current job market, advanced degree options, and discover employment opportunities across the U.S. SACCs allow candidates to connect face to face with companies and universities.

• Over 80% of jobs are secured through networking!
• 60% of SACC candidates had on-site interviews during conference
• 75% of SACC candidates had follow up interviews
• You must pre-register by June 3^rd to have your one-page resume included in the SACC Candidate Resume book
• If you register between June 3^rd and June 7^th, your resume will NOT be in the printed SACC Candidate Resume Book, but the recruiters WILL have electronic access.
• Walk-up registration is available beginning on June 13^th on site.
• Go to https://sacc-jobfair.com/Home/CandidateRegistration?city=Washington to register now!

Contact your WPAOG Career Services team for assistance in preparing for the SACC or if you need assistance in finding your next job! Email: careers@wpaog.org or go to our new enhanced careers website wpaogcareers.org/for more information.

WPAOG Job Postings – Know of someone who is looking for a great place to work in the Hudson Valley? WPAOG job postings are available online at westpointaog.org/employment.  

WPAOG Leaders Conference, sponsored by the Class of 1967:

Hotel blocks are now open for the WPAOG Leaders Conference, August 14-17, 2019.  This conference is generously sponsored by the Class of 1967.   A detailed agenda will be posted online soon, and registration will open in June. Click here for more information.  If you have any questions, please emailAlumniconferences@wpaog.org.

Happy Spring and Happy Easter!

Cathy

Cathy Kilner ‘90

Director, Class Services

West Point Association of Graduates

698 Mills Road West Point, NY 10996  | 845.446.1563  |  WestPointAOG.org          

1869-2019: Celebrating 150 years |  #WPAOG150  | WestPointAOG.org/150^th

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USMA 1970 Class Ring Found in 1995 (Colorado)

Sent to AOG Class Services for possible owner identification and return.  Contact me if this is your   ring or have any information on who the owner might be.  

Thanks!

Class of 1970 Campaign for West Point: 50 Year Reunion Gift Progress - End of March, 2019

April 16, 2019

To: My Classmates (and Friends of the Class)

Subject: Correction to Yesterday’s Note (Class of 1970 Cyber Leaders Conference)

Gentlemen – 

In an effort to hold down the size of yesterday’s 50 Year Gift Campaign update, I included an embedded link on “Ways to Give” in the body of the note. Unfortunately, the link (developed by AOG) was an outdated one.  Mea Culpa!

Instead of repeating the link error, I am enclosing a more current information sheet (see below) which has many more options for those who elect to participate in our legacy gift effort or those who wish to increase the size of their pledge.  This information sheet has several options that are available for your use.  If all else fails, you can always call the AOG Class Giving Office (phone number: 845-446-1656) and discuss what best fits your circumstances.

Again, I apologize for any confusion this may have created.  Getting old (and having some eyesight problems to boot!) is not for the faint-hearted.

SWI,

Steve Strom

WAYS TO GIVE TO THE USMA 1970 50^thReunion Class Gift

Check or Credit Card by Mail

Both cash gifts and pledges can be made by mail. WPAOG accepts MasterCard, Visa, and American Express credit cards, as well as checks. Checks should be made payable to the “West Point Association of Graduates—Class of 1970 Gift Fund.” Donors may mail credit card information (card type, card number and expiration date) with a signed note indicating the amount of the gift and that it is for the Class of 1970 Gift Fund. Gifts and pledges should be mailed to:

West Point Association of Graduates 

Attn: Gift Operations

698 Mills Road

West Point, NY 10996

Pledges

Pledges should be structured so that they are fulfilled before the Class presents its gift to the Academy at its milestone reunion. Pledges may be made online, by phone, or by mail, and can be paid automatically by using a credit card or through payment reminders via mail.

Online Gifts

Gifts and pledges to the Class of 1970 Gift Fund can be made online via credit card at:

www.westpointaog.org/giveto70.

Gifts by Telephone

Gifts and pledges can be made by telephone by contacting the Class Giving Office at 845.446.1656.

Gifts of Stock or Mutual Funds

For more information, please contact the WPAOG Gift Operations Office at 845.446.1658 or giftoperations@wpaog.org.

Government Allotment

Active duty and retired military may contribute via government allotment by filling out DD Form 2558 and turning it in to their local finance office. The form and detailed instructions can be found at www.westpointaog.org/allotment. 

Donor-Advised Funds or Foundation Gifts

Donors may recommend or direct gifts to “West Point Association of Graduates—Class of 1970 Gift Fund” through donor-advised funds or private foundations. Please contact the WPAOG Gift Operations office at 845.446.1658 or giftoperations@wpaog.orgfor more information.

Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT)

Donors may make their contributions monthly from a bank account by filling out the form found at the WPAOG website at www.westpointaog.org/waystogive. Contributions will be automatically deducted from the bank account on or about the 15^thof every month.  

Matching Gifts

Many employers will match charitable contributions made by their employees and, sometimes, retirees or spouses. These programs can double or triple the size of your gift. A database listing most, but not all, companies that match gifts, as well as instructions on how to apply, is available on WPAOG’̓s website at www.westpointaog.org/matchinggift. You might be able to submit the forms online, but most companies will also have them available through their personnel office. Once you submit the matching gift information, WPAOG will take care of the rest.

Note: Pledges to the Class Reunion Gift should not include the anticipated matching gift portion; the pledge represents the donor’s personal commitment. Matching gifts are recorded separately from personal gifts.

Gifts to WPAOG receive all of the income tax and estate tax benefits allowable under the law. The official title of WPAOG in the IRS Publication is "Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York." Federal Identification Number 14-1260763.