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 Unfortunately, the link (developed by AOG) was an outdated one.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.