While 2000 Respondents occasionally contribute financially to Class, AOG, or USMA, less than 1500 contribute regularly. 1500 Respondents believe the West Point Fund should be separate from the AOG, while 1000 believe that there should not be a distinction between fund raising by the AOG and the West Point Fund. There are 500 other specific suggestions concerning fund raising. 3800 respondents say that they currently do not contribute any time or effort to West Point. 3000 Respondents indicate a desire to help USMA in a direct manner, primarily with admissions.
Respondents reflect a sense of confusion in finding ways to help West Point.
At least 700 suggestions are offered for AOG modernizing communication and coordination. A need for greater coordination with, and assistance to, USMA Classes and West Point Societies in reaching Graduates is a consistent theme throughout the Survey responses. The positions advocated by the AOG should be those of the graduates and not those of anyone else. Respondents also liked and wanted more use of electronic communications. Respondents do not have a good understanding of the various AOG funds and fund raising programs.