West
Point Society of Denver
1130-1400,
May 8, 2012
1400 Wewetta St, Suite 600
Denver, CO 80202
Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 1150 by Lindy Blackburn.
Roll Call,
Lou Schroeder ’59, Robby Robinson ’68, Chuck Jones
’68, Lindy Blackburn ’69, Dave Jackson ’73, Sam Thiessen ’73, Steve Best ’78, Bob
Walcott ’78, John Greiman ’81, Amy Efaw ’89, Ed Klopak ’89, Dan
Young ’94 Mark Frank ’00, Shane Schmutz ‘01, Joel Martin ’02, Mary St. Onge ’02. A quorum was present.
Secretary’s Report
Board reviewed and approved the minutes from February 21, 2012.
Treasurer’s Report
Board reviewed and approved the treasurer’s report.
Founders Day 2012 After Action Review
Board commented that the University Club is an ideal
venue for Founders Day. At this time
there is no plan to change the venue for next year. Board briefly discussed the guest speaker
suggesting the commandant, NORTHCOM commander, or 4th Infantry
Division commander as possible candidates.
Academy Day
Event occurred 14 April and grew in attendance this
year. Joel Martin helped out with the
event this year, representing the younger graduates of West Point.
Admissions Update
Colorado had 24 candidates accept appointments to
West Point in the class of 2016.
Tri-service Golf Tournament
Event is scheduled for Monday, 18 June, 2012 at
0800. Next newsletter will have reminder
for the tournament.
Parent’s Club
Candidate send-off is scheduled for 10 June.
SLS
WPSD
received two essays from high school students interested in scholarships for
SLS. Motion passed to send Hannah Murphy to SLS
on scholarship.
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Wounded Warrior Project Fundraiser
Shane Schmutz provided an update on his WWP
fundraiser, which will be held on October 4, 2012.
The search for sponsors continues and Shane
requested that board members help spread the word about the event.
Quarterly Event
This event is still in question. Speaker is to be Dan Branch, a long time
friend of the Society and National Past President of the Navy League. Lou Shroeder will email board members four
potential dates for the event.
Leadership Conference
Lindy Blackburn and Bob Walcott will attend the
conference at West Point from 16-18 August.
Army
Football Games
Board discussed changing the venue for watching the
Army-Air Force (3 November) and Army-Navy (8 December) games. Dave and Busters was the most popular
suggestion.
Newsletter
Joel Martin will submit draft for newsletter
including information on registration for the golf tournament.
Proposed
2012 Meeting Schedule
July 10 (Leadership Conference), October 9 (Air
Force), December 4 (Army/Navy), January 22 (Annual Planning Meeting).
Meeting Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 12:58.
Mary St. Onge ‘02