West Point SocietyWest Point Societyof theof the

Pikes Peak RegionPikes Peak Region

Annual MeetingAnnual Meeting

Founder’s Founder’s DayDay

11 March 200711 March 2007

AgendaAgenda

• Call to OrderCall to Order• Acknowledgements and Acknowledgements and

RecognitionRecognition• Society vote onSociety vote on

– By-Laws By-Laws – Slate of OfficersSlate of Officers– BudgetBudget

• State of the SocietyState of the Society• Other businessOther business• AdjournmentAdjournment

By-LawsBy-Laws

MissionMission– Further the principles and welfare of Further the principles and welfare of

USMAUSMA– Provide activities to foster the aims, Provide activities to foster the aims,

ideals, standards and achievements ideals, standards and achievements of USMAof USMA

– Promote understanding of USMA by Promote understanding of USMA by the publicthe public

By-LawsBy-Laws

GovernanceGovernance–Society affairs managed by Council of Society affairs managed by Council of Elected Officers and Affiliate OfficersElected Officers and Affiliate Officers

–Meet at least QuarterlyMeet at least Quarterly–Annual General Membership Meeting Annual General Membership Meeting during Founder’s Dayduring Founder’s Day

President

VicePresident

Secretary TreasurerEvents

CoordinatorMembershipCoordinator

CommunicationsCoordinator

ElectedOfficers

AffiliateOfficers

USMAAdmissions LNO

Parent’s ClubLNO

USAFASenior Army

Representative

DecadeRepresentatives

Other Affiliates

West Point Society of the Pikes Peak Region Council

By-LawsBy-Laws

By-LawsBy-Laws

• MembershipMembership– Dues PayingDues Paying

• Regular Members: Graduate of USMA or former cadet Regular Members: Graduate of USMA or former cadet honorably dischargedhonorably discharged

– Active: Regular member whose dues are currentActive: Regular member whose dues are current– Inactive: Regular Member whose dues are not currentInactive: Regular Member whose dues are not current

• Associate: USMA cadet, parents and siblings and relative of Associate: USMA cadet, parents and siblings and relative of Regular MemberRegular Member

– Non-Dues PayingNon-Dues Paying• Honorary:Honorary:

– Surviving spouse of deceased member or graduateSurviving spouse of deceased member or graduate– Individual who significantly contributes to assist WPSPPRIndividual who significantly contributes to assist WPSPPR– Individuals of distinction elected by a majority of the CouncilIndividuals of distinction elected by a majority of the Council

By-LawsBy-Laws

• DuesDues– Dues rate determined by CouncilDues rate determined by Council– Dues payable in advance for a yearDues payable in advance for a year– Council may approve lifetime Council may approve lifetime

membershipmembership– Current dues rate:Current dues rate:

• Annual: $20.00Annual: $20.00• Lifetime: $250.00Lifetime: $250.00

Slate of OfficersSlate of Officers

• President: Steve ShambachPresident: Steve Shambach• Vice-President: Vic TiseVice-President: Vic Tise• Secretary: Stover JamesSecretary: Stover James• Treasurer: Jean HendersonTreasurer: Jean Henderson• Membership: Colen WillisMembership: Colen Willis• Special Events: Denise DawsonSpecial Events: Denise Dawson• Communications: Mike Communications: Mike

LuttmannLuttmann

Affiliate OfficersAffiliate Officers

• MALO Field Rep: Ed FreundMALO Field Rep: Ed Freund• Parent Club Liaison: Linda RoweParent Club Liaison: Linda Rowe• Sr. USAFA Rep: Kevin FosterSr. USAFA Rep: Kevin Foster• Decade Reps:Decade Reps:

– <1940’s: Bud Sterling<1940’s: Bud Sterling– 1950’s: Les Prichard1950’s: Les Prichard– 1960’s: Jim Mesite1960’s: Jim Mesite– 1970’s: Kirk Brown1970’s: Kirk Brown– 1980’s: Kevin Foster1980’s: Kevin Foster– 1990’s: Vacant1990’s: Vacant– 2000’s: Vacant2000’s: Vacant

BudgetBudget• Current BalanceCurrent Balance $ 6,369$ 6,369• Income EstimatedIncome Estimated $ 11,700$ 11,700

• TotalTotal $ 18,069 $ 18,069

• Expenses EstimatedExpenses Estimated $ 17,950$ 17,950– Founder’s DayFounder’s Day– USMA visiting cadetsUSMA visiting cadets

(Exchange cadets, sports,etc.)(Exchange cadets, sports,etc.)– Membership mailingsMembership mailings– Admissions SupportAdmissions Support– Community Service/OutreachCommunity Service/Outreach– Junior Officer of the Quarter AwardJunior Officer of the Quarter Award– Quarterly Social GatheringsQuarterly Social Gatherings– Annual President’s Meeting at USMAAnnual President’s Meeting at USMA

State of the SocietyState of the SocietyPast YearPast Year

Regular MembersRegular Members

Active: Active: 107107Inactive: 43Inactive: 43

Lifetime MembersLifetime Members: 26: 26

Number of Grads in PPRNumber of Grads in PPR: 710 : 710

Percentage of MembershipPercentage of Membership: 21%: 21%

Class with Most Active Regular MembersClass with Most Active Regular Members: : 1980 (8) 1980 (8)

State of the SocietyState of the SocietyPast YearPast Year

20062006March March Founder’s Day, ElkhornFounder’s Day, ElkhornMayMay Benny Haven’s Hour, ElkhornBenny Haven’s Hour, ElkhornJulyJuly Tri-Service Golf Tournament, USAFATri-Service Golf Tournament, USAFAAugustAugust >USMA Exchange Cadet Oath of Affirmation Ceremony >USMA Exchange Cadet Oath of Affirmation Ceremony

>Army-AF Soccer Game and Tailgate, USAFA>Army-AF Soccer Game and Tailgate, USAFANovemberNovember Army-AF Football Game on TV, Buffalo Wild WingsArmy-AF Football Game on TV, Buffalo Wild WingsDecemberDecember >Army-Navy Football Game on TV, Town House Lounge>Army-Navy Football Game on TV, Town House Lounge

>Exchange Cadet Holiday Reception, Shambach’s >Exchange Cadet Holiday Reception, Shambach’s homehome

>All Academy Ball, hosted by Parent’s Club, >All Academy Ball, hosted by Parent’s Club, BroadmoorBroadmoor

State of the SocietyState of the SocietyPast YearPast Year

20072007JanuaryJanuary Army-AF Hockey Game Benny Havens Hour, USAFAArmy-AF Hockey Game Benny Havens Hour, USAFAFebruaryFebruary All-Service Wrestling Tournament and Army-AF All-Service Wrestling Tournament and Army-AF

Gymnastics Meet, USAFAGymnastics Meet, USAFAMarchMarch Today’s Founder’s Day Brunch, ElkhornToday’s Founder’s Day Brunch, Elkhorn

State of the SocietyState of the SocietyPast YearPast Year

Also:Also: Junior Officer of the Quarter Award plan developed for Junior Officer of the Quarter Award plan developed for

implementation in 2007implementation in 2007

Support for Family Support Groups offered in meeting with Support for Family Support Groups offered in meeting with Garrison Commander and Community Advisory Council at Ft. Garrison Commander and Community Advisory Council at Ft. CarsonCarson

Support of Casino Night, 17 March, Ft. Carson as major fund Support of Casino Night, 17 March, Ft. Carson as major fund raiser for FSGsraiser for FSGs

Support of Military Academy Liaison admissions effortsSupport of Military Academy Liaison admissions efforts

Vic Tise sat on Congressional board to recommend nominees to Vic Tise sat on Congressional board to recommend nominees to the Academythe Academy

State of the SocietyState of the Society Future Events and ActivitiesFuture Events and Activities

(All dates are tentative)(All dates are tentative)

July 23July 23 Tri-Service Golf Tournament, USAFATri-Service Golf Tournament, USAFA

August 17August 17 Oath of Affirmation/Reception for Oath of Affirmation/Reception for USMA Exchange CadetsUSMA Exchange Cadets

November 3November 3 Army-AF Football Game and tailgate Army-AF Football Game and tailgate at at USAFAUSAFA

December 1December 1 Army-Navy Football Game on TV at Army-Navy Football Game on TV at Townhouse Lounge, Townhouse Lounge,

Manitou SprgsManitou Sprgs

State of the SocietyState of the SocietyInitiativesInitiatives

o Junior Officer of the Quarter Awards beginJunior Officer of the Quarter Awards begin

o Support of Family Support Groups continuesSupport of Family Support Groups continues

o Other sporting teams and visiting USMA groups, as neededOther sporting teams and visiting USMA groups, as needed

o Coin for Active Society MembersCoin for Active Society Members

o Achieving 501(c)3 status for tax exemption purposesAchieving 501(c)3 status for tax exemption purposes

o Invitation to the West Point Glee Club for a concert in Invitation to the West Point Glee Club for a concert in Colorado Springs (2008?)Colorado Springs (2008?)

o Help with Wounded Warrior ProgramHelp with Wounded Warrior Program

Needs of the SocietyNeeds of the Society

• Sports Event CoordinatorSports Event Coordinator• Assistant Communication’s Assistant Communication’s

Coordinator Coordinator • Decade Reps for 1990’s and 2000’sDecade Reps for 1990’s and 2000’s• 501(c)3 Legal and accounting help501(c)3 Legal and accounting help

Other New Business?Other New Business?