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 150th:
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 150th 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 150th 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 3rd to have your one-page resume included in the SACC Candidate Resume book
- If you register between June 3rd and June 7th, 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 13th 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
1869-2019: Celebrating 150 years | #WPAOG150 | WestPointAOG.org/150th
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