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Welcome to the Home Page of

The West Point Society
of Northwest Florida


WPS of NWFL
Officers

President
Chuck Merkel

Vice President
Marv Brigman

Treasurer
Chris Beam

Congressional District Coordinator and Secretary
Chuck Merkel

 

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This page was last updated
Sunday, March 1, 2026.

All Graduates, Society Members, and Friends of West Point
are invited to attend our

Founders Day
Annual Dinner

to Celebrate the United States Military Academy's Founding
on 16 March 1802.

Saturday, 4 April 2026
Benny Havens 1730 Hours • Dinner 1830 Hours

Fort Walton Yacht Club
180 Ferry Road, N.E.
Fort Walton Beach
850-243-7102

Featuring as Our Guest Speaker

COL Nicholas Gist ‘94
Master of the Sword
Head, Department of Physical Education

Mess Dress, Dress Blue Uniform, Pinks and Greens, Coat and Tie, or Cocktail Dress

Dinner includes your choice of

Chicken Piccata or Sliced Hanger Steak

Both Selections include:

Spinach Mandarin Salad
Mashed Potatoes
Broccoli with Cheese Sauce
Special West Point Dessert
Rolls and Butter
Water, Coffee, Tea, Soft Drinks

$55 per person
Wine and Gratuity Included

RSVP and pay no later than Wednesday, 25 March, please.

To RSVP and pay by credit card, go to:
https://sallyport.westpointaog.org/events/205893

To RSVP and pay by check, send your meal selection(s)
(steak or chicken) and your check to:

West Point Society of Northwest Florida
P.O. Box 1752, Niceville, FL 32588

For additional information, contact Chuck Merkel at 850-585-6582, or DrCEMerkel@aol.com, or Chris Beam at 850-582-5855, or CJBeam79@att.net.

2026 Membership Application

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