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Young Grads
Operation Dragoon --
symposium, seminars and memorial ceremony, August 8-10 (pdf)
Fall Luncheon Apr '10 Newsletter (pdf) Golfing:
Membership:
Comm's Founders Day Presentation
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Our SocietyThe West Point Society of the District of Columbia* has a relatively short history. Nevertheless, the dedicated work of many West Pointers in the Washington area has enabled the Society to become a strong organization with a comprehensive program and membership. Today, it is the largest of the 120 West Point Societies worldwide. The Society's objectives are to lend support to the United States Military Academy, conduct programs to attract the highest caliber of candidates for admission, and provide a social focus for graduates and former cadets in the greater Washington Metropolitan area. We do this by maintaining the following programs: Admissions: Our volunteer National Capital Region Admissions Field Force continued its success in respect to filling the USMA Class of 2014. Locally, more than 70 young men and women entered the Academy on R-Day. The Field Force is already active in the admissions cycle for the Class of 2015. Demand for admission continues high. Awards: The Society presents both the Castle Memorial Award and the Distinguished Member Award to deserving recipients each year at the Founders Day Gala. We look forward to repeating this recognition of service related to the Academy in the tradition of "Duty, Honor, Country" again in 2011. Cadet Support: Each year, the Society contributes funds to assist cadet clubs or activities which are not now supported by appropriated funds. This year, we continued our efforts, and have contributed $41,700,00 for a state-of-the-art scoreboard for the swimming team and $10,000 to cadet clubs or activities. In addition, annually we present the Maxwell D. Taylor Leadership Award at the USMA Prep School. Career Advisory: Our Career Advisory Service (CAS) has helped a score of local graduates either in entering the civilian work force, or in placement in another position once within the work force. We have grown so successful that we receive numerous solicitations from companies with job offers, looking for graduates.
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Leadership and Ethics: WPSDC is a sponsor of the Class of '79's annual conference at which high school juniors, seniors and faculty address current challenges ethics, integrity and leadership. The conference is held at George Mason University. Membership: Our 2010 membership stands around 1,350, although some 4,000 USMA graduates and former cadets live in the greater Washington Metropolitan area. The Society hopes to reach more of these potential members to encourage their participation in its significant activities. Social and Professional: Annually, we host
-------- * In 1995, the Board of Governors expanded the formal title of the Society to West Point Society of D.C. and the National Capital Region to reflect the larger demographic area encompassed by the membership. The original title will continue to be used in most correspondence. |
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