Subject: ALERT Alumni Update | December 2024

December 23, 2024


Dear Alumni, 

 

ALERT's 30th year is coming to a close, and what a year it has been! Lots of leadership movement, lots of reconnecting, lots of reunions, and lots of work! And you guys have played a part in all of that. You came out for reunions and Endurance Hikes. You picked up the phone and checked in to see how things were going and how you could help. You came in and taught classes and gave Bible studies. You made time to talk with us and give us your wisdom and experience. You sent emails with questions and encouragement. You prayed for us and supported us through all the ups and downs, and I for one am very grateful for it all. 

 

A couple of other things to mention as we close out 2024:

Reunion 

Our 2025 reunion will take place February 7-9 next year. The registration page is now live with the schedule and more information. Just go to www.alertacademy.com/reunion. The reunion is always a highlight for me and my staff, and we look forward to seeing you guys there!

 

Scholarship Request 

As many of you know, we are trying to put 120 men through Basic Training each year. 60 men in the spring, and 60 men in the fall. A few of you have asked how you can help us make that happen, and two things come to mind. One, you guys are always the best recruiters. Nobody sells ALERT quite like an ALERT man. And two, the incoming student body is always in need of some sort of scholarship. We have tried to expand our scholarship categories and amounts over the years (for example, we now give performance based scholarships to the men who get Personal Excellence, and automatic scholarships to sons of ALERT alumni through Graduation) We have 50+ men getting ready to come back in January, so if you are led to help the next generation of ALERT men come through, donating to the scholarship fund is a great way to support them. Your donations go directly to the student body and make the difference for guys who need financial help to train with ALERT. You can donate online at this link, or by sending a check to the office.

As ALERT's 30th year comes to a close, I want to thank you for your continued prayers and support. My team and I continually need wisdom and direction as we look towards the future. We are grateful for each one of you, and have a very merry Christmas!

Colonel Jesse Boulden | Unit 40

ALERT Commanding Officer