West
Point Society of Denver
Board
of Directors Annual Planning Meeting
1830
– 2100 January 22, 2013
Heather
Ridge Country Club
Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 19:12 by Bob Walcott ‘78. A quorum was present.
Roll Call
Lou Schroeder ‘59, Jim Harrington ‘62, Robby Robinson ‘68, Sam
Thiessen ‘73, Dave Jackson ‘73, Bob Walcott ‘78, Tom Carroll ‘78, Ed Hlopak
‘89, Mark Frank ‘00, Joel Martin ‘02, Mary St. Onge ‘02. A quorum was present.
Secretary’s Report
Board approved the minutes from the December 4, 2012 board meeting.
Treasurer’s Report
Board approved Dave Jackson’s treasurer report.
2013 Budget
Board discussed proposed budget for 2013. Board concluded that planning for a budget deficit is not in the WPSD’s best interest. Board talked about reducing expenses. Motion put forth to cut free lunches for board meetings and to reduce the amount of money designated to the President’s Conference. Board voted unanimously in favor of motion.
Admissions Update
Tom Carroll ‘78 provided update on Admissions program including how
redistricting will affect congressional nominations. Files are complete for the class of
2017. 24-28 candidates from Colorado are
likely to accept offers to West Point.
34 files are currently open for the class of 2018. Academy Day will take place this year,
location and date TBD. Once college fair
dates are known for this year, funds can be requested from Academy to reduce
costs.
Parents Club
The Parents’ Club will have a new president by Founders Day although no name has been announced yet. The All Academy Ball held in December was a success and West Point had the largest contingent present.
Founders Day
The contract with the University Club is finalized
and is waiting on signatures. Details
for the event including members to give toasts will be finalized by the
February board meeting. Mary St. Onge
’02 will take the lead on printing documents and name tags for the event this
year. Board discussed the need to start
brainstorming potential future speakers now and not relying on West Point to
provide speakers.
Quarterly Luncheon
Next proposed luncheon for April/May timeframe. Potential speaker is Amy Efaw’s husband.
Tri-Service Golf Tournament
Air Force will host event June 21, 2013.
Summer Picnic
Mark Frank ’00 will take lead to plan this year’s
event, tentatively scheduled for July/August timeframe.
Annual Leadership Conference
Lindy Blackburn ‘69 and Bob Walcott ‘78 are planning
to attend conference again this year.
VP2H
VP2H board is considering five local charities as
beneficiaries of this year’s event.
Three of the five charities will receive a portion of the money raised
this year. Kick off meeting is 24
January, 2013.
Bylaws
Sam Thiessen’73 volunteered to chair a committee to
review and update bylaws. Lou Schroeder
’59 also volunteered to be on committee.
New Initiatives
Mark Frank ’00, Joel Martin ’02, Ed Hlopak ’89, and
Roby Robinson ’68 volunteered to meet to discuss and propose a mission
statement for the WPSD and brainstorm how it can be a value added to graduates
who join the society. The committee will
give feedback at the February board meeting.
Board Roster
Johnny Karpuk ‘01 and Dan Young ‘94 will not serve
on the board after Founders Day.
Old/New
Business
Sam Thiessen ’73 informed board that there is a AUSA
Pike’s Peak Chapter luncheon at Cheyenne Mountain Resort on 7 February. AUSA President, General Sullivan will be the
guest speaker. Sam will send out an
email to board members for those interested in attending.
Proposed 2013 Meeting Schedule
February 19 (FD), May 7 (Plebe Parent/SLS), July 9 (Leadership Conf), Oct 8 (Air Force), Dec3 (Navy), January 21, 2014 (Annual Planning Meeting)
Meeting Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 21:52
Mary St. Onge ‘02
