The USAFA ARIZONA PARENTS CLUB
Summer Newsletter July /August 2004
CONGRATULATES GRADUATES!!
We wish you luck on your journey.
| Inside Page 2....Cadet news Page 3....Doolie Dinner Holiday Cards Page 4....Parents Club Info Blue Books Name badges Page 5 ...Send-off Breakfast Club Store Cookie Packing Page 6...Famnet Parents Weekend tips Page 7...Parents weekend |
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The Latest Cadet News
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C1C Cameron Radon - is a member of the Wings of Blue. He is participating in the "Summer Immersion Program and will spend 4 weeks in Spain during the first summer period. C2C Nathan Heguy - completed freefall parachute training and earned his jump wings. Going to England for Ops. Will be with an F-15 squadron. Serving as 2nd BCT cadre. C2C Todd Hadley - working as CST cadre. Ops AF at Lakenheath AFB England. C3C Kristina Gloeb - Leave back home/Global Engagement, Summer Academics Physics, Combat Survival Training. |
C1C Casey Wallace - home 1st leave, a Family trip planned to Florida. Summer 1st and 2nd Beast LRC course Cadre. 2004 Academic year Flight Commander. C2C Martin Montoya - spending first tour at Brooks Air Force Base. After returning he will begin a summer school class in Law, while working with the Incoming Class of 2008. Martin is a Cadet 2nd class squad 14 Killer Cobras C3C Lydia Bigelow - Global engagement, Jumping, and survival training will be some of this summer's events. C1C Bryan S. Uthe - Element leader 1st and 2nd Beast. Point of Contact for AF Assistance Fund for Squadron 35. On 5/16 Bryan was engaged to Amber King. A wedding date is planned for Summer 2005 after graduation. |
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The Class of 2008 Doolie Send-Off Dinner
95 Guests attended the 2004 Doolie Dinner on June 12 at Sheraton Airport Phoenix hotel
Col. John Ayres and Major Lori Krueger emceed the event. The appointees received packets with valuable information to help them prepare for their embarkment to USAFA. Door prizes were awarded to lucky recipients including USAFA tee shirts, mugs, baseball caps, teddy bear and the grand prize, an F-16 simulator ride at Luke AFB given by Major Julio Gamez. Tiffany Moore was the lucky winner of this awesome prize! Proud Mom, Vernita Moore accompanied her daughter on an all day comprehensive tour of Luke AFB, including the tower and flight line. They had a great time.
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Dinner Guest Speakers
Cadet Todd Hadley Cadet Austin Skelley Guest Speaker Dr. Scott K. Swanson M.D .  |
Holiday Cards Due to overwhelming popularity... The USAFA AZ PARENTS CLUB will again offer Holiday Greeting Cards this year. This is our major fundraiser for the year. Proceeds go to funding the exciting All Academies Military Ball, which we are hosting this year, sending out "boodle" to our cadets and funding our activities. Of course a portion of each package sold goes to the Rando Fund which helps Cadets travel home under last minute hardships and bereavement conditions. Watch for our, unique 2004 card, along with some of our popular designs from the part few years. Watch for info on our website www.usafaparents-arizona.org in September. Put in your ORDERS EARLY. |
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Reminder! If you haven't renewed you membership, or updated your cadets' information, please take a minute to complete the forms and send along with your check to the address on the bottom of the form. If you lost your form, please go to the parent's website and download the form and email the form to azparentsclub@cox.net We need to have your registrations before August 1st to be included for the coming academic year and to continue receiving our correspondence. Name Badges If you haven't ordered you name badges you still have time to get your orders in, they are for you to wear proudly at Parents Weekend. They are $12.00 each the deadline for ordering is August 5th 2004. They will be available for pick up at the Send-off Breakfast or can be mailed for $3. |
USAFA AZ Parents Club If you haven't done so already, Please consider joining the Parents Club. We are here to:
We are a non-profit organization and dues go for covering our expenses such as newsletters, postage, cookie packing supplies, gifts for the graduates, and the social events we host. |
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USAFA AZ Parents Club info One-time charge all 4 yrs. $100.00 One year $35.00 Prep School Membership One year $35.00 Associate Membership $35.00 Graduate Membership One year $20.00 |
Blue Book This 40-page booklet entitled "Cadet Parent Guide" is available for you to purchase on the enclosed form. This is an excellent manual for parents of cadets to have details of the sponsor programs, squadron names, telephone numbers, hotels in the area and much more. The Colorado Parents Club publishes this book and the cost is only $12.00 - payable to USAFA AZ Club. |
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Parents Weekend Send-Off Breakfast August 14th Join us on Saturday Morning, August 14th for a breakfast buffet at the Hometown Buffet on Scottsdale Rd. We will be sharing very important information with the Doolie Parents about attending their first Parent Weekend. All Club members are invited and encouraged to attend to share your experiences with the Doolie parents. We will have packets of information to handout with maps, schedules of events and other important information. Plan to attend the 2004 All Academies Holiday Ball Between Christmas and New Year's Day, There is a gala affair hosted by one of the military academy parents clubs. This year we are hosting this Holiday Ball. Details of this will be in the Fall Newsletter. |
Hometown Buffet 1312 N. Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale, Az 85257 (1/4 mile south of McDowell RD) Dress: casual Saturday, August 14th 10am to 12am Cost $7:50 per person includes tax, tip and drinks. Mention Air Force Academy parents club at the door to get special price |
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Please support your Parents Club store Get your USAFA tees, mugs, key chains, bumper stickers, baseball caps, etc. To have and wear proudly at Parents weekend. We will have a table set up at the Parents breakfast.
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May Cookie packing was great!! Cadets received care packages of goodies and other yummy treats the week of exams thanks to the Az Parents Club. In Tucson they met at the home of Carol and Larry Bahill and in Chandler we met at the home of Sandy and Don Merritt and successfully packed boxes to be shipped to our cadets. A pot-luck lunch was served afterwards followed by a brief board meeting. Thank you to the parents who came as well as those who could not attend but sent donations.
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Important Things to be Aware of ............
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What to Expect Parents Weekend: Take frequent rest stops and please drink plenty of water. You are at higher altitude and dehydration comes quickly. Headache is an early sign! Plan ahead of time where to meet your cadet for all events and be specific! This is very important. There are 4000 cadets who look alike in uniform. Upon the Cadet's return they will often hear holiday music playing on loudspeakers, courtesy of the upperclassmen and cadres. This is a tactic to make the cadets realize they are once again back to reality, as they must know it, for the duration of their Academy life. Parents may escort their cadets directly to their dorm rooms. The squadron may even give a little send-off party for you, for which you been asked to make a monetary contribution, Enjoy!! |
FamNet There is an organization set up for support, information, announcements, events, issues, and news to be shared on the internet with all USAFA families across the United States. It is called FamNet and is managed by Bob & Doni Hardy in Albuquerque, NM. They volunteer their time so that families of Cadets can stay informed .One of our most important ways to relay information about events is through email. Despite our best efforts to keep our list updated, as you know email addresses change frequently. You can help us out by dropping our secretary a note with your updated email address at: azparentwing@cox.net |
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Tips for Parents weekend........ This is your Cadet's 1st weekend away from the academy so don't over plan the visit. They are stressed and exhausted and may just want to chill in your hotel room. They enjoy dinning out, movies, shopping and playing video games in the room. Remember 4th class Cadets must wear their uniforms at all times when outside their motel room. Including traveling outside the Colorado Springs area (which must be within 150 mile radius), so don't be surprised it they prefer to stay in the room most of the time in clothes from home that you've brought for the weekend. So bring some comforts from home like their pillow or a favorite DVD or VCR tape to watch. Be flexible and play it by ear. Allow plenty of time to catch up on sleep. |
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Cadet will have a list of needed items. Topping that list is usually
computer printers, ironing boards, vacuum cleaners, sleeping bags, personal
items and cleaning supplies. 4th Class Cadets know what they may
not have, so don't bring anything up until you check with them.
Don't be surprised if they do not want to give you the Jack's Valley Tour. Don't worry because another year they may be more receptive to these tours. Don't be surprised if they become very quiet when it's time to return to the Academy Monday they must sign in by 7:30pm. There will be a lot of traffic so plan ahead. They must be on time for sign in. |
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Parents Weekend 2004 Go Falcons!!
| EXTREME PIZZA The AZ Parents Club will host a dinner buffet on Friday evening Sept 3rd from 6pm to 8pm.This is a "drop-by" social event to provide rest & relaxation and a great meal at a fun location for all AZ Parents and their families. Tickets will be required and can be obtained by filling out the attached form and returning with your check by August 16. Avoid the crowds at the restaurants by making a reservation. Check out their menu at http://www.extremepizza.com
Friday, Sept 3rd 6pm to 8pm Extreme Pizza (719) 522-1515 7340 N. Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, Co 80920 Leave USAFA by the South gate. Continue straight on Academy Blvd. Extreme Pizza is just a few blocks past Chapel Hills Mall.
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USAFA vs. California Saturday September 4th, 2004 will kick off their football season against California. Kick off is tentatively scheduled for 12:00pm, But we will update you via email if this changes. Plan to arrive 2 hours before game time and enjoy some of the tailgate parties. There is a pre-game show and fly-over and the Cadet Wing marches onto the field approximately an hour before scheduled kick off. AZ Parents will be Section U9. It's a good idea to let your Cadet know where your seats are. It is easier for them to find you after the game, so specify a meeting place. After the game, Cadets may leave with their parents for the weekend! You are permitted to go back to the cadet area to pick up your Cadet at this time. Game time Hints: Comfortable Shoes : are a must! You will be walking everywhere!Layers of Clothing: Colorado is notorious for rapid changes in weather. It can be warm at the beginning of the game and then windy, cold or rainy by the end! Sun Hats & Sunglasses: are suggested! Sun Block: At altitude, you will sunburn quickly! Seat Cushions: Bring your own or rent for $4 Bottled Water (sealed only): bring your own water or buy there. Food & Drinks: are sold on each level. Rain Ponchos & Hats: since umbrellas are not allowed in the stadium Binoculars & Cameras: bring to every event! Coolers: are not allowed in the stadium Wear Falcon Blue!
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