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Volunteer Opportunities

At the West Point Association of Graduates, our volunteers show up day in and day out to support our mission and serve as a powerful extension of the Long Gray Line. Whether you’re leading a Society or Class, mentoring fellow graduates, supporting memorial efforts, advising programs, or giving your time in other meaningful ways, your service strengthens our community, preserves our traditions, and ensures the values of Duty, Honor, Country continue to thrive for generations to come.

The Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will consist of the Chair, Vice Chair, President, and 12 to 16 Directors. They will serve for not more than nine consecutive years. The function of the Board of Directors is to manage the affairs of the Association. Directors must represent all members of the Association without being partial to any particular constituency. Meetings will be held at least four times a year.

The Advisory Council

The Advisory Council will consist of the Chair, Vice Chair, President, and 18 Advisors-at-Large, 18 Class Advisors, and 18 Society Advisors. The Advisory Council’s function is to advise the Board of Directors on the affairs of the WPAOG. While the Advisors-at-Large will be elected by the AOG’s membership at its annual meetings, the Class and Society Advisors will be selected by classes and societies by processes of their own choosing. Meetings will be held at least twice a year.

A WPAOG Director Or Advisor Must:

1.  Act in the role of a fiduciary and adhere, from a legal perspective (this applies to Directors but not Advisors), to the three standards: Duty of Care, Duty of Loyalty and the Duty of Obedience.

2.  Serve as an outstanding role model by exhibiting selfless leadership and undisputed integrity that personifies the ideals of “Duty, Honor, Country.”

3.  Demonstrate commitment to the mission of WPAOG (To serve West Point and the Long Gray Line) and support the vision of WPAOG for the Long Gray Line to be the most highly connected alumni body in the world.

4.  Be accountable for timely attendance at all Board, Committee, and Task Force meetings.

5.  Commit the time, energy, and personal resources to attend all meetings well prepared to actively engage in thoughtful and meaningful discussion.

6.  Exhibit stewardship by participating in annual fundraising campaigns in a manner that is personally significant and assist in donor cultivation and solicitation, as needed.

7.  Share knowledge by mentoring less-experienced board members and graduates, and be willing to be mentored by board members with more experience.

8.  Be nominated and provide critical background information in accordance with our Director and Advisor Nomination Policy.

Class Advisors

Prior to the annual meeting, each class of USMA that shall be celebrating during the next calendar year, the 8th, 18th, 28th, 38th, 48th, or 58th anniversary of its graduation, will elect or select a Class Advisor and notify the Association of its choice.

Society Advisors

One-third of the advisors shall be chosen by the Societies each year. The nominating committee shall advise all West Point Societies of which Societies or groups shall choose Society Advisors that year.

Other opportunities to volunteer

  • Class Leaders– Volunteers who do administration for their Classes, as well as Scribes/Historians who gather and submit Class Notes and those who help coordinate Memorial Articles.
    • TAPS Volunteers– Memorial article coordinators are class volunteers who write and solicit family approval for TAPS articles.
    • Reunion Chairs– Volunteers who help plan and execute their Class reunion.
    • Class Giving Volunteers– Volunteers who help fundraise as part of the Gift Selection or Fundraising Committees.
  • Society Leaders– Volunteers who run our local alumni chapters all over the world.
  • SIG Leaders– Volunteers with a shared affinity who want to connect with other graduates with the same interest and want to give back to Cadets also sharing in that interest.
  • Parent Club Leaders– Volunteers who have or had children as cadets and who want to support the Corps.
  • Career Industry Advisors– Volunteers who assist graduates with career transitions.
  • Veterans Services – Volunteers who help our veterans navigate the challenges they face as they transition into each phase of their lives.
  • WPAOG Volunteers– Volunteers who help out at WPAOG events such as open houses, graduation, and tailgates.

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