WEST POINT SOCIETY OF DENVER
Board of Directors Annual Planning Meeting
MINUTES OF MEETING – Thursday, December 11, 2025
Meeting held remotely via Zoom
Call to order – By President Steve Best at 7:05 PM
Attendees
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There were 8 voting board members in
attendance: Steve Best, Tim Griesmer, Chad Dalton, Katie Wilson, Shannon
Sharrock, Alec Lee, Bob Wolcott, Mike Euperio, and Dave Jackson (emeritus)
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A quorum was established.
Secretary’s Report
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Minutes of the July 30, 2025 Board of
Directors meeting were approved.
Distinguished Society
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Tim Griesmer will complete the Distinguished
Society application again next year.
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Steve Best informed the Board that the Society
received a special streamer at the AOG Conference for 30 consecutive years as a
Distinguished Society, one of only a handful of societies to receive that
award.
Treasurer’s Report
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There is approximately $25,000 in the
Society’s accounts currently.
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The Society is currently +$337 for the year
and is expected to receive some more donations at the Army-Navy watch party.
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The Society spent $650 on Stripe for
processing fees. Mike would like to explore options for saving money on that
expense.
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There were four or five new lifetime members.
The total dues collected and donations were higher than in past years.
Board Membership
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Steve reiterated his effort to find a
permanent membership/marketing director. The Board voted to remove Derrick
Timmerman from the Board due to more than three missed meetings.
Communications Report
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Katie reported that the Society’s social media
presence is continuing to grow, with 212 Instagram followers.
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Katie will advertise the Board’s need for a
marketing person on social media. Alec Lee suggested that new members should
routinely be asked if they have an interest in serving on or assisting the
Board of Directors.
Admissions Update
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Four offers were made, three accepted.
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Alec is expecting more offers to be made in
the next week or so.
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Admissions is increasing support for enlisted
applicants through a donation from the Viola Foundation, funding a new position
in the Admissions Office for soldier support, a soldiers’ field force
conference, and more overnight visits.
WPPCCO Update
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There is a strong preference in the Parents’
club to hold Founder’s Day on March 7 so that the Club can invite the same
guest speaker to their annual meeting.
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The All-Service Academy Ball will be held on
December 30. There will be a flier at
the Army-Navy Watch Party. Alec is currently serving as the chair of the ball
and will be the new President of the Parents’ Club in March.
AOG Leader’s Conference
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Steve attended the AOG Leadership Conference
in August.
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Steve also participated in the march back
during the conference.
2025 Completed Programs/Events AAR
1. Class of 2027 Cadet Affirmation Ceremony (8/18/25)
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The Society encouraged members to attend. The
event was run by the Pike’s Peak Chapter and held at USAFA.
2. 2025 Service Academy Alumni Golf Tournament (8/22/25)
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Scheduled for Aug. 21
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Raised over $3700 for charity.
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Has been sold out for three years
3. Army-Air Force @ Falcon Stadium (11/1/25)
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The Pike’s Peak Society has the lead on the
tailgate, but they need assistance on social media to promote the event.
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Sponsorship for the tailgate was a challenge
this year.
4. “Brothers on Three” Screening (11/7&9/2025)
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Several members attended the event, which was
very well executed.
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All are highly encouraged to see the movie.
2025-2026 Upcoming Programs and Events
1. Army-Navy Watch Party (12/13/25)
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There are over 300+ attendees so far.
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Doors open at 11:00
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Possible bowl game watch party on Dec. 27.
2. Founder’s Day (3/26)
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Still attempting to finalize the date.
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The Commandant has expressed an interest in
attending.
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The Athletic Director is also a possible guest
speaker.
3. WPLEC (4/10/26)
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Joel Martin will run the program again.
New Business/Open Discussion
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The Board will schedule an Annual Planning
Meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:07 PM.
Submitted by: Tim Griesmer ‘02
