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Proud to Be, ’83 25th Reunion
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Agenda Mark Morehouse Pete Martin Harry Shablom Goals
Giving Statistics Class GOs COL Doug Wheelock Harry Shablom Class Gift Selection Process Pledges
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Mark Morehouse, President 1998-2008
Mark has: Beautiful Family Great Classmates Cool Job at OSD Unlimited NY GIANTS Tickets Mark doesn’t have: This picture in our yearbook
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Fizzer’s Goals Support those still in Uniform
Sponsor Cadet Awards in Name of Class – Admin Fund Recognize Class Offspring attending USMA – 6 this past graduation, have two from last year to present – Donna and Tim Increase Associate Membership – Sully in charge Raise Money for Class Gift for 30 and beyond – Harry Shablom Have Fun: Outings – Golf or others Trips Networking Athletic Events – As scheduled, Area Coordinators
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Class of 1983 Giving Statistics
Roughly 30 classmates have given 5 figure total gifts to USMA and Class. About 300 have given $1K or more. 372 classmates have donated to class, $15 to $25K 566 classmates have donated something to USMA, $5 to $47K. 205 classmates < $300, 290 classmates have not donated at all. Stretch Goal of $2M is going to need everyone’s support for the 30th Reunion Gift. $83 Dollar-a-month Club
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COL Doug “Wheels” Wheelock – STS 120 National Guard/Reserves
Duty COL Doug “Wheels” Wheelock – STS 120 National Guard/Reserves BG Brian Balfe BG Maria Corsini Britt BG Ren Hoover BG Ernie Audino Army BG Scott Miller, Jeff Snow, Ken Tovo, Sonny Uberti
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Duty - Offspring 2007 Nancy Brown 630193-1983
Katherine Elizabeth Brown Cristina Rhynedance George Henry Rhynedance 2008 Kevin Batule Laura Batule Andrew Michael Batule Stephen Low Danielle Nicole Low Richard McArdle Eamon Gerard McArdle John Pothin Shaun Michael Pothin Michael Stehlik Aaron Michael Stehlik John Vaughn Kendrick Bernard Vaughn 2009 Laureen Barone Joseph Renard Leforte x98499 Kathleen Mary Leforte x93646 Gregory Gongaware Andrea Nicole Gongaware x97475 2010 Cheryl Connors Mark Connors Elizabeth Megan Connors x00661 Raymond Nelson Steven Richard Nelson x00756 Joseph Rangitsch Phillip Joseph Rangitsch x00017 John Gregory Rossi Dominic Anthony Rossi Steven Alfred Tullia Matthew E. Tullia 2011 James Ecklund Michael J. Ecklund Timothy Dean Timothy James Dean x14663 David Johnson Brian Louis Johnson x13770 Yeong-Tae Pak Jason Pak Antonio Ruizcalderon Anthony George Ruizcalderon x14089 David Snider Benjamin David Snider x13891 2012 Christian Carlson Tyler Avery Carlson C Joanne Cavanaugh Patrick Coe Richard Dauch Richard A. Dauch Mark Martins Nathaniel Paul Martins C Richard McArdle Caitlin Mary Mcardle C Michael Mark Mills Daniel Mark Mills C Red indicates changes since the reunion
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Class of 1983 Fundraising Objective: Class of 1983 selection and funding of a 30th Year reunion class gift that supports and enhances the “Margin of Excellence” of the West Point Experience. Margin of Excellence needs have been described as those projects and programs, above the core requirements, that significantly enhance the cadet experience, directly and/or indirectly, but for which appropriated funds are not available or are inappropriate. 8
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Gift Selection Objective: Identify 2-3 Gift opportunities or combinations thereof along with a gift target for the class to consider for the 30th year reunion Team: Time Line: May-June (Organization) July-August (Team Work) September-October (Class Selection) Identify Gift Target Identify Recognition Levels Selection Matrix: What is an Opportunity? Related to the approved “Margin of Excellence” List Category - Academic, Brick and Mortar, Cadet Activities, Athletics Definitions: USMA Need: The need is clearly defined and has well developed scope of work for analysis. High impact for the level of investment. The opportunity typically would not be supported through taxpayer dollars. Supports Cadet Development: The opportunity will have a direct impact on the cadet development and enhance the margin of excellence. Usefulness and impacts the broadest number of cadets directly or indirectly. Sustainable: The opportunity has a long term life cycle and the means (directly as part of the contribution or through West Point funds) to provide a lasting contribution. Directly Enhances USMA Reputation: The opportunity will directly enhance the reputation of West Point. Legacy: The opportunity will firmly establish the Class of 1983’s presence at West Point or provides easily identifiable recognition on an on-going basis or the class will be able to engage the benefactor (e.g. Glee Club Endowment) for class functions or activities as it becomes part of the class legacy. 9
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Gift Selection - Results
Recognition $5,000 $10,000 $25,000 $50,000 Levels can be achieved by any combination of direct contribution or solicitation efforts. Long Term – Establish Legacy Gift Account: Pooled Income Fund in 501(C) (3) 30th Reunion Gift Target Goal: $1.5M Stretch Goal: $2.0M Levels Achieved: Gifts since last class gift [20th Reunion] to 30th Reunion inclusive of matching gifts. Six Tax Years to complete the gift. Giving Statistics: ????? 10
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Combating Terrorism Center Unrestricted Endowments
Gift Selection Briefs $1,500,000 (Largest 30th reunion gift announced to date.) Center for Global Leadership Combating Terrorism Center Unrestricted Endowments (Evenly Split: Athletics, Academics, Cadet Activities) Class Recognition and where possible special recognition of the class e.g Space Items with Doug Wheelock on Discovery's STS-120 Mission. 11
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Global Leadership Center
Objective: Support establishment of the GLC Operating at the nexus of government, technology, and society, the Global Leadership Center prepares leaders, from cadets to statesmen, Vision: to resolve the world's most formidable challenges. To launch West Point’s already nationally recognized leader development capability into the global sphere. Purpose: Global Leadership Center Research Enterprise Leadership Simulation Lab Leadership World Leadership Forum West Point Leadership Initiatives Physical Leader Reaction Course Leadership Conference Center Establish a Chair of Global Leadership Development Attract world-class researchers & practitioners Pursue exclusive government and non-government research initiatives Assess existing global simulation capabilities Collaborate to develop new simulation modalities Adapt military simulation practices for other use Showcase West Point’s unique leader development talent Aggressively expand in scope and scale leadership programs Provide greater reach back for Army leadership projects Showcase West Point’s unique leader development talent Aggressively expand in scope and scale leadership programs Provide greater reach back for Army leadership projects Leverage West Point’s physical training focus Physically challenging fitness course Opportunities for leader and team development Leader in energy efficiency with a “Green” facility State-of-the-art conference facilities World class accommodations and dining facility Class Recognition in a Center’s Room.
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Combating Terrorism Center (CTC)
Objective: Endow a “Class of 1983 Senior Fellow” Since 9/11, West Point has a assumed a global role in improving the knowledge, analysis, and decision making of today’s leaders. February 20, 2003 Privately Funded CTC was established at West Point with a mission of arming current and future leaders with the intellectual tools needed to defeat and deter terrorist threats to our nation. CTC has emerged a one of the top information/education and training resources and training resources in the fight against hostile ideologies which threaten the free world. “On Our Watch” - Terrorism has emerged as the number one threat with our class on the front line playing both a tactical and strategic role. Class Recognition in the CTC Director’s Office & the naming of the “Class of 1983 Senior Fellow” of one of America’s leading terrorism experts. For more information go to 13
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Unrestricted Endowments
Objective: Unrestricted gift evenly spilt between Academics, Athletics, and Cadet Activities The Superintendent’s Endowment for Academics and the Superintendent’s Endowment for Athletics provide the Superintendent the flexibility to allocate funds to academic and athletic needs based on established priorities and the allocation of restricted gifts and non-appropriated funds otherwise available. Academic support includes honorariums for guest lecturers, cadet visitations to museums, academic conferences and historic battlefields, funding for foreign language immersion supervised intern programs and to support capstone projects: solar powered cars, off-road vehicles, model airplanes, model bridges and other unique, but important, projects. The Directorate of Intercollegiate Athletics fields teams in 26 varsity sports and funds are required for team travel, equipment, uniforms and supplies. USMA has four separate developmental areas: military, physical, academic, and the moral-ethical, which cuts across the first three areas and provides the foundation for a lifetime of service. The Cadet Activities program significantly enhances the development of cadets in all four of these areas and is an essential part of the West Point experience. Recognition – Class Recognition in ODIA, Library, and Eisenhower Hall Allows the Superintendent to take advantage of previously unforeseen opportunities and to seize upon new projects and/or programs that will help maintain, or even improve upon, the excellence of the West Point experience. A broad-based program of Academics, Athletics and Cadet Activities, with strong financial support, is essential to attracting the best candidates to West Point. The extracurricular activities program offered by a particular school is an important factor when America’s young men and women select a school for their undergraduate education. 14
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Gift Selection Process and Pledges
Class Gift Selection Process: Ends – October 18, 2008; Detailed information available on-line; ballots available at reunion, on-line and ; vote and pledge via or postal. Run-Off may be required if no one items achieves 50% votes. Vote Now! Pledge Now! Fund Raising Committee – Target - $1.5M and Stretch Goal $2M Major Giving Team Regimental and Company Leaders Team Affinity and Recognition Team Approach – Personal, Broad Based Participation Timeline – Obtain Pledges by December 31, 2008 (6 Years of Effective Giving and Tax Benefits) On-Going Communications on the Class Web Site/Functions Current Status We Need Your Help! Show Gift Selection Ballot Show Gift Pledge Form Class of 1983 Gift Ballot Process Ballot and Pledge Cards Complete – September 12, 2008 Class Meeting – September 19, 2008 Presentation of the Gift Recommendations and Process Hand-out Ballots/Pledge Cards (with envelopes/return cards) Those completed at the class meeting given to AOG or placed in a deposit box Deposit Box at the Hotel Information Posted to the Class website – Presentation, Pledge and Ballot Cards, one-page details on the gift ( sent to all classmates (via AOG) signed by Peter Martin with links to the Website for complete details. We will mail Information only if required (e.g. bad , deployment) Balloting - Mail - CLASS OF 1983 GIFT COMMITTEE, AOG Address Tracking – Cullum Number Only– Posted to website for individual verification 15
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