The West Point Society of Philadelphia
Officers
President
MAJ (Ret) William J. Belknap, ‘81
845 Tremont Drive
Downingtown, PA 19335
Home: 610- 518-5784
Cell: 610-517-0242
Vice President
COL (Ret) William J. Dieal, Jr. ‘62
2612 Salem Drive
Cinnaminson, NJ 08077-4034
Office: 856-829-7446
Cell: 609-405-2528
Secretary
LTC (Ret) Maura A. Gillen, `86
527 Old Lancaster Road
Haverford, PA 19041
Cell: 757-602-9651
Treasurer
Janel Kim, ‘94
901 N. Penn St., Apt R605
Philadelphia PA 19123
Cell: 215-485-6191
Presidents Emeriti
COL Michael D. Parrish, ‘85
COL (Ret) Julian M. Toneatto `67
C. Warren Trainor, Esq. ‘67
Special Advisors to Board
Peter J. Coote, Esq. ‘83
Mary Ann Murphy, Assoc / Life
Stephan G. Murphy, P’13, Assoc
Board of Governors
Term Ending 2014
COL (Ret) Foster F. Fountain, III, ‘73
CPT (Ret) H. Dale Himes, ‘61
Thomas W. Leo, CPP ‘59
MAJ Andre McCoy, Assoc / Life
Term Ending 2015
Steve J. Chaloult, ‘92
James Melesky, ’71, Life
William J. Watson, Assoc / Life
Samuel Wheeler, Assoc / Life
Term Ending 2016
George E. Kearns, III, Assoc / Life
William P. Kilrain, ‘00
LTC (Ret) John A. Little, ‘73
MAJ Mark D. Mensack, Assoc / Life
Committees
Alumni Support Committee
LTC (Ret) John A. Little, ‘73
Cadet Activity Support Committee
Peter J. Coote, Esq. ‘83
C. Warren Trainor, Esq. ’67
Career Advisory Committee
Thomas W. Leo, CPP ‘59
Directory / Registration
LTC (Ret) Maura A. Gillen, ‘86
William J. Watson, Assoc / Life
Samuel Wheeler, P ’11, Assoc / Life
Newsletter/Information Committee
COL (Ret) Foster F. Fountain, III, ‘73
LTC (Ret) Maura A. Gillen, ‘86
Program Committee
MAJ Mark D. Mensack, Assoc / Life
Wounded Warrior Project
James Melesky, ’71, Life
USMA Liaison Officers (MALO)
COL Michael D. Parrish, ‘85
USMA Field Force
LTC (Ret) Edward Postell, ‘71
Stephan G. Murphy, P’13, Assoc
To: All West Point Society of Philadelphia Members / Associates / Friends:
Our annual Founder’s Day dinner will be held on at 1800 Hours (Cocktails); 1930 Hours (Dinner) on Saturday, 07June14 at the Crystal Tea Room, 9th Floor, Wanamaker Building, at the SE corner of Penn Square, Center City, Philadelphia, PA. Our guest speaker, and recipient of the 2014GEN Alexander M. Haig, Jr., Guardian of Liberty Award will be the Hon.Thomas J. Ridge, former Governor of Pennsylvania and first US Secretary of Homeland Security.
Gov. Ridgewas born and raised in the Erie, PA area, and graduated with honors from Harvard in 1967. He served in Vietnam as an Infantry NCO, receiving the Combat Infantry Badge and the Bronze Star Medal for Valor. He later earned his Law Degree from Dickinson College of Penn State Univ. He was elected to five terms as a member of the US Congress; and to two terms as PA Governor, when nominated by Pres. George W. Bush to be Secretary of the new US Dept. of Homeland Security.Gov. Ridge’s life of service to God & Country in peace and war exemplifies the West Point Motto of “Duty, Honor, Country”.
We ask for your participation and support in making this a grand occasion. Additionally, we are requesting your personal or your company’s financial assistance for our Society programs and activities by placing an advertisement in our Program Book for Founder’s Day. Your ad will provide you and your company/organization with an opportunity to express your support of our Society and enable you to gain exposure to our members and associates, other contributors, businesses, and professional and civic leaders from the Greater Philadelphia Area.
Ad Pricing is as follows (Contributions are Tax-Deductible according to IRS regulations):
4-STAR SPONSOR - Special VIP Table for Ten (10)$1,250.
(Includes Full Page Ad in 4-Star Section of Tribute Book)
4-STAR SPONSOR – Early Bird before 31March 2014$ 1,100.
(Includes Full Page Ad in 4-Star Section of Tribute Book)
FULL PAGE ADPortrait Format: H-6¼” x W-4¼”$ 600.
½ PAGE AD Landscape Format: H-3” x W-4¼$ 350.
¼ PAGE ADPortrait Format: H-3 1/8” x W-2”$ 200.
BUSINESS CARDAD: Landscape Format H-1 5/8” x W-3”$ 100.
Wounded Warrior Dinner Sponsor (Name Recognition, Only)$ 100.
The Advertiser is responsible for obtaining all authorizations for proper use of names, copyrights, trademarks, etc. as well as submission of legible copy in connection with the ads. Any unauthorized use of such materials and resulting claims are the responsibility of the Advertiser.
Application for West Point Society of Philadelphia Founder’s Day 2014
Program Book Advertisement
Please provide the information below and send with Check by US Mail to:
COL (Ret) William J. Dieal, Jr., ‘62
VP, West Point Society of Philadelphia
2612 Salem Drive
Cinnaminson, NJ 08077-4034
Questions: Tel: 856-829-0342; Fax: 856-829-8817; Cell: 609-405-2528
Please make check payable to:The West Point Society of Philadelphia.
Please provide Ad Text and Artwork in .jpg / .pdf / .tif / .eps format at 300 dpi or greater by eMail to the following addresses:
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Member / Associate / Friend Name:______USMA Class: ______
Company Name:______
Contact Person Name: ______Contact Title:______
Contact eMail address:______
Mailing Address:______
City: ______State: ______Zip+4______
Phone Number: ______Fax Number:______
Desired Advertisement:
4-Star Sponsor ($1,250): ______Full Page ($600): ______
½ Page ($350): ______¼ Page ($200): ______
Business Card ($100): ______Wounded Warrior Sponsor ($100):______
FINAL DUE DATE for Camera-Ready Ad Copy and Payments:
07 May 2014.
Thank you for your support of the West Point Society.We look forward to seeing you on Founder’s Day!
Bill Dieal