Return
to the "POINTER VIEW"April 12, 2002
Return
to the "POINTER VIEW"
April
12, 2002
Annual West Point Women's Club fundraiser supports
installation's needs
Storty and photos by Kathy Eastwood
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| Bingo was popular with the crowd and there were even rumors of "professionals," from St. Mary’s Bingo in attendance. |
West Point community members were out in force April 5 to help the West Point Women’s Club launch their annual fund- raiser, Wild, Wild West. Several USMA departments and local businesses donated their time, products and services for the event, with the proceeds going back into the community.
One reason for the success of this annual fundraiser, explained WPWC member, Maureen Beckerman, co-chairman of the Country Store, is the volunteers. "There were 116 volunteers helping with this event," she said.
Club members Pam Talcot, Tamara Johnson and Vicki Wright did their part as they stood at the entrance greeting participants and selling tickets.
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| Wild, Wild West volunteer, retired Col. Chris King, shows off his ability to "hold ‘em and fold ‘em." Upon arriving for the event, patrons were given the opportunity to purchase "funny money" to be used for the various games of chance. Profits from this event go back into the West Point community. |
Bingo was a popular game that night. Lisa Reich, bingo chairperson and a two-year member of the WPWC, said this was her first time at this event. She made sure bingo players had their cards and other essentials for the game.
Among the West Point volunteers were Chip (Shifty) East, a professor from the Department of Physical Education and Matt (Deadeye) Beekley, assistant professor for DPE, who volunteered their talents dealing Blackjack at one of the many gaming tables available.
The West Point admissions and history departments, to name a few, donated baskets of goods, such as wine and gourmet coffee for the silent auction. Military Police members dressed in camouflage and white cowboy hats -- the universal good-guy symbol -- and manned the jailhouse.
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| A lot of community members spent the evening trying not to "crap out" at the craps table. |
Judging from the facial expressions and the ‘whoops’ and ‘hollers’ heard from the guests, everyone got what they came for -- a night of fun and entertainment.
