WPAOG Parent Handbook 2021-22

WestPointAOG.org | 800.BE A.GRAD 53 Superintendent’s Annual Fund Distribution Numbers Represent a Five-Year Average Will My Gift Make a Difference? Yes! And participation is key. Gifts of all sizes truly make a difference. Contributions from parents, of both current and graduated cadets, add up to more than $1 million each year for the West Point Parents Fund . HowWill I be Solicited? Parents will receive a letter about the West Point Parents Fund with information about the Margin of Excellence. Additional correspondence may come via mail, phone, and email throughout the year from WPAOG. Every Gift Makes an Impact Gifts to the West Point Parents Fund for the Margin of Excellence provides support for the following types of activities listed in the chart. Many of these activities were impacted by COVID restrictions during the 2019–2020 academic year. Become a Leader — Join the Superintendent’s Circle! The Superintendent’s Circle recognizes donors who make annual gifts of $1,000 or more to the West Point Parents Fund within the calendar year (January 1–December 31). Members of the Superintendent’s Circle receive invitations to various events throughout the year such as the annual Superintendent’s Circle weekend and have the opportunity to interact with the Superintendent, key Academy staff, and fellow donors. As a member of the Superintendent’s Circle, you will take a leading role in strengthening the Margin of Excellence and in sustaining West Point as a leader in all endeavors. Corporate matching gifts may be used to upgrade your gifts. Cadet Activities 36 % 35 % 8 % 7 % 6 % Academics Athletics Garrison Admissions 8 % Commandant Programs academic clubs & forums, conferences, and guest speakers Graduate Scholarships 2009 – 2019 cadets studying abroad each year (average) 33 institutions 20 countries AIADs summer 2019 690 domestic 320 international 62 293 150 1,010