About the WPPC of MA
Our Goals
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Promote interest in attending the United States Military Academy (USMA).
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Enhance the image of the United States Military Academy in the local area.
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Provide a means of communication between the Academy and cadet parents.
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Provide fellowship among parents whose sons or daughters are undergoing a rigorous military training program.


Club Services
Social Events
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Hail and Farewell: Welcome Cadet Candidates and their families at a send-Off event
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Tame the Beast: Host mid-Cadet Basic Training social for families of New Cadets
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Host Boodle Bashes for Parents of Plebes, Yearlings, Cows and Firsties
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Family Weekend Tailgate: Host a post-game tailgate party for MA Cadets and their families and friends (including other cadets)
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Resources and Family Support
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Reserve blocks of rooms at convenient hotels for special events (America’s Game)
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Promote support of West Point team/club events (e.g. crew team at Head of the Charles)
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Hold multiple General Meetings each year to discuss operations, appropriations, etc.
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Maintain a website to provide 24/7 access to helpful info relative to WPPC-MA and USMA
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Maintain the WPPC-MA Facebook Group that serves as a forum for members to ask questions, share advice, photos, and more, while providing official updates
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Provide members with functional and fashionable name tags to be worn at West Point-related events
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Cadet Support
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Provide comfortable bus transportation to and from West Point for cadets (at discounted rates for members)
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Present special gifts to First Class Cadets
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Deliver Boodle Boxes for Cadets
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Partner with and support the West Point Society of New England and its initiatives
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Publish congratulatory ads in The Howitzer Yearbook and in the Holly Ball Program recognizing MA Firsties
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Every fifth year organizes the New England All Service Academy Holly Ball
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...2025 is our year!
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Board Members and Volunteers
Our club is powered by our volunteers!
Please look below for openings in volunteer positions and reach out to us to get involved.
Inspired to start getting involved?
Visit our Volunteer Opportunities page to learn more!