Summer 2003 Newsletter June/July 2003

2LT James Blech, IFT @ USAFA, UPT @ Moody AFB, GA.

2LT Melinda Finley, engineering @ Eglin AFB, FL.

2LT Daniel Franz, IFT @ USAFA, UPT @ Pensacola NAS, FL.

2LT Adam Howes, acquisitions @ Hanscom AFB, Boston.

2LT Adam Keith, IFT @ Luke AFB, AZ then UPT @ Laughlin AFB, Del Rio, TX.

2LT Matthew McNulty, IFT @ USAFA, UPT @ Laughlin AFB, Del Rio, TX.

2LT Daniel Montes, Space Ops @ Vandenburg AFB, CA.

2LT Daniel Munson, UPT @ Columbus AFB, MS.

2LT Patrick Ryan, civil engineer @ Luke AFB, AZ.

2LT Francesco Scaglione, nav trng, awaiting UPT @ Pensacola NAS, FL.

2LT Anthony Shockley, management.

2LT Rex Vickers, will be working with missiles & satellites at Vandenburg AFB, CA.

2LT Patrick Ryan will travel to Europe with a friend. He appreciates the kindness & consideration of the Parents Club at the death of his father, Steve, last August from a brain tumor. He plans to marry in 2004.

2LT Adam Keith will be touring Europe this summer.

2LT Daniel Franz is currently training for a 100 mile ultra-marathon in Leadville, CO this August.

2LT Matthew McNulty is vacationing in the Outer Banks, NC with his family. His girlfriend, an AFROTC graduate from the U of AZ will be moving to San Antonio, TX for intelligence training. They will actually be assigned in the same state!

2LT Daniel Montes will be traveling around the US this summer attending various weddings.

2LT Adam Howes will also be traveling to weddings. He is working a baseball camp in Aspen, CO and then plans to bond with some buddies in Hawaii!

2LT Jim Blech will be traveling to Germany & Austria.

C1C Brian Fash will be Squadron Commander for CST in the middle phase. This fall he will be Group 1 Director of Operations.

C1C Erin Shay is spending her vacation at the Army Language School in Garmisch, Germany with a side trip to Moscow. She will be teaching soaring also.

C1C Colby Sullins will spend 1st semester in Chile as an exchange student this fall.

C1C Tyler Young is in IFT this summer at USAFA. He will be one of the on-field Falconers this fall.

C1C Matthew Ferguson is working on his 1979 CJT Jeep to bring back to the Academy.

C1C Bryan Zumbro is working on his swing this summer with former LA Dodger Jim LeFebvre. He has been elected Captain of the Baseball team.

C2C Joseph Adams will be immersing himself in German in southern Germany. He will be a 1st BCT cadre and then participate in Ops AF at Eglin AFB, FL. where he hopes to hitch a few F-15 rides.

C2C Austin Brown has been playing golf and hanging out at USAFA.. He had planned to be a soaring instructor before the gliders were grounded. He will be doing Ops AF at McChord AFB, WA. He will be CS Squadron 16 Superintendent in the fall.

C2C Daniel Chisolm, will be doing OPS AF at Nellis AFB, NV this summer.

C2C Matthew Janzik will be doing Ops AF at Offutt AFB, NE.. He has also been selected to be a 2nd BCT cadre this summer.

C2C Shaun Parker, is at Moody AFB, GA for OPS AF and then will be a 1st BCT Cadre. He will be a groomsman in his sister's wedding in July.

C2C Cameron Radon was selected to the Wings of Blue parachute team. Cameron also was a member of the Wings of Green and the volleyball team.

C2C Austin Skelley, will be enjoying OPS AF @ Luke AFB (and hopefully some home-cooking, too!) He will also do some CST Base Training.

C2C Bryan Uthe will be doing Ops AF at Minot AFB, ND. He will be a 2nd BCT cadre and an Element NCO. In the fall, he will be the Academic NCO for Squadron 35 and starting up a tutoring program in the Squad.

C2C Casey Wallace, a member of the tennis team, will spend his summer hanging out at Elmendorf AFB, AK.

C3C Todd Hadley is participating in CST, GE and hopefully soaring (if the program returns 2nd session). Look for him in the fall at left cornerback at Falcon Stadium.

C3C Nathan Heguy will be enjoying a Rocky Point vacation and then jump training, CST and global engagement.

C3C Jacquelynn Janzik will be participating in CST upon her return to USAFA and then jump training.

C3C Ty Marcotte will be doing CST & GE this summer. He's planning to hang with another C3C from CA on his leave and enjoy relaxing and waterskiing. He plans to attend a friend's wedding over July 4th weekend.

C3C Martin Montoya will be jumping and participating in CST this summer.

C3C Daniel Moss was lucky enough to hitch a ride on an F-16 at Hill AFB, UT during vacation.

C3C Bronwyn Oliver was a member of the national champion women's Rugby Team.

C3C Julie Rachocki will be doing CST & jump school this summer.

C3C Eric Ross, is in CST, hopefully soaring and then some vacation time.

118 guests attended the 2003 Doolie Dinner on June 7th at Michael Monti's Mesa Grill . ALO Major Rick DeBrock was our emcee. The evening included speeches by C2C Kathleen Tenpenny and Medal of Honor Recipient Retired Major Fred Ferguson. Both encouraged the appointees to have "tenacity of purpose." The appointees received packets with valuable information to help them prepare for their journey to USAFA. 23 Door Prizes were awarded to lucky recipients including Gift certificates to Best Buy, Bashas, & Harkins Theaters, Academy paraphernalia, Glider Flight, Glider Acrobatic flight, an Arizona Sun gift basket, Signed copy of Flying Carpet: The Soul of an Airplane, Musical AF Teddy Bear, diamondback Tickets, Car Back Massager Unit, Dancing AF Hamster, specially designed AZ USAFA Parents Club Magnets, and the grand prize, an F-16 Simulator Ride at Luke AFB given by MAJ Steve Hickey to Jason Perkins (class of 2007).

MAJ Steve Hickey

Roy Coulliete, Turf Soaring School

Juergen Janzik

First Horizon Home Loan Corp.

Greg & Jean Brown

Big KMart Store, 6767 W. Bell Rd.

Bashas Grocery Store 10631 N. 32nd

Greg & Lynn Pivirotto

Arizona Sun Products

Bob & Ellen Wallace

Andrea Chisolm

Philip & Sally Marcotte

Tom & Debbie Grayson

Ramon & Liz Montes

John & Candi Prangley

Ruth Klenk-Janzik

Michael Klenk

Matthew Brammer

Due to their overwhelming popularity.... Holiday Greeting Cards will again be offered this year by the USAFA AZ PARENTS CLUB. This is our major fundraiser for the year. Proceeds go to funding the exciting All Academies Military Ball, which we will host for the year 2004, 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 new, unique 2003 card, along with some of our popular designs from the past few years. Cards will be available in October.

If you haven't done so already, please consider joining the Parents Club. We are here to:

1) Support all AZ appointees to the AF Academy or Prep School with the Doolie Send-Off Dinner and Adopt-A-Doolie Program.

2) Support the AZ families who have a Cadet at the Academy or Prep School. We provide valuable support and information during the Parent Weekend Send-Off Breakfast and Doolie Dinner.

3) Send boxes of goodies twice a year to the Cadets to encourage them during final exams.

4) Participate in the annual Holiday All Academies Ball, send gifts to the graduating seniors, host the Parent Weekend Dinner Buffet, and other activities.

5) We are a link for information from USAFA. The Club President receives information and news from the Academy which is forwarded to our members.

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.

President Ruth Klenk-Janzik
602-971-5597
ruth@klenkjanzik.com

Vice Presidents Bob & Ellen Wallace
480-991-6944
az.sun@mindspring.com

Treasurer Andrea Chisolm
480-332-0774
achisolm@fhhlc.com

Secretaries Barbara & Steve Hadley
480-836-9768
Conni@sossolutions.org

If you haven't renewed your membership, initiated a new membership, or updated your cadet's 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've lost the form, please email or call Barbara Hadley and I will send a new one to you. We need to have your registrations by August 1st to be included for the coming academic year & to continue receiving our correspondence.

Prep School Membership
One year $ 35.00

Associate Membership
One year $ 20.00

Graduate Membership
One year $ 20.00

Parents Club name badges are still available for $12.00 each. They are for you to wear proudly at Parents Weekend, and to all Parents Club functions. The badges are in the shape of the State of Arizona. They are white lettering on a blue background. This is a good ID to wear, as on the badge is the first and last name of the parent, the year your cadet will graduate, and "USAFA." You have the option of customizing the badge to say "Father/ Mother/ Sister/ Aunt/ Grandparent/ Brother/ Parent etc. of Cadet ..." Badges may be ordered by completing the membership form enclosed with this newsletter. Deadline for ordering is August 10, 2003. They will be available for pick up at the Send-Off Breakfast or can be mailed for $3.

Cadets received care packages of cookies and other yummy treats the week of exams thanks to the AZ Parents Club. We met at the home of Barbara & Steve Hadley in Fountain Hills and successfully packed 60 boxes to be shipped to our cadets. A pot-luck lunch was served afterwards followed by a brief meeting led by President Ruth Klenk-Janzik. Door Prizes were given away to include a basketball, USAFA Paraphernalia, and 2 sets of Diamondback Tickets. Thank you to the parents who came as well as those who could not attend but sent donations.

If you are interested in attending a picnic this Fall perhaps in conjunction with the other service academies, please email Conni@sossolutions.org. We are also looking for some volunteers to help coordinate this effort. Let's take advantage of some cooler weather in late October and get to know each other a little better. This will be a great kickoff to stir excitement for the All Academies Holiday Ball held in December.

These beautiful, colorful magnets (pictured at the left) were designed and donated to the Parents Club by Matthew Brammer and Michael Klenk. Yes, they are related to C2C Matthew Janzik and C3C Jacquelynn Janzik! Be the first to own one! They are on sale for $2 each. If you would like to have them mailed, then include an additional 50 cents in your order. Contact Ruth Klenk-Janzik at 602-971-5597 or ruth@klenkjanzik.com. The magnets will be available at all club functions as well.

Join us on Saturday morning, August 16th 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 hand out with maps, schedules of events and other important information.

There will be another Drawing for Door Prizes to include AMC Movie Tickets, a Best Buy Gift Certificate and more USAFA Paraphernalia! Don't miss this opportunity for some great prizes.

Please complete the enclosed form and return to Barbara Hadley by
August 10th Deadline
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Sunday, July 13, 2003 is Doolie Day Out. This will be the first opportunity for you to talk with your Cadet after in-processes. Leave the whole day open for "the call."

This is the half-way mark of Basic Cadet Training. They are picked up for the day by their Sponsor family and can finally relax. They will be tired, but excited, and perhaps a little homesick. The Sponsor family will try to feed them a favorite dish. Usually, the Cadets prefer to chill and call their parents and friends.

It is a good idea to have sent a phone card for the Doolies to use, as these calls add up. Also, it's fun to send a one-time use camera with a self-addressed stamped envelope which the sponsor family can return so that all may enjoy this special day.

There is a list serve 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.

The Email address is: famnet@falconpride.com and the cost is $20 a year.

doni has also set up a new list serve for incoming Appointees. Appointees may register on the Appointee Net and begin receiving valuable information. The email address for this is: arhardy@thuntek.net  There is also a listserv for graduates and associate members called GradNet.  The email address for this is: grads@falconpride.com

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: Conni@sossolutions.org

Plan to attend the FamNet dinner at Parents Weekend on Thursday August 28th beginning at 5:30pm at Arnold Hall. Information is available at: http://www.falconpride.com/FamilyNetDinner.html Cost is $11 per person. There will be 5 quilts raffled at the dinner to raise money for the Dennis P. Rando Fund. One of the quilts has a "Bring Me Men" theme. Let us know if you plan to attend and we'll let you know the other AZ parents who will also be there.

Your Cadet will have a list of needed items. Topping that list is usually computer printers, ironing boards, vacuum cleaners, sleeping bags, personal items & cleaning supplies. 4th Class Cadets know what they may not have, so don't bring anything up until you check with them. Cell phones are not allowed until after Recognition in March.

Don't be too 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 on Monday, September 1st. 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!

Leave USAFA by the south gate. Continue straight on Academy Blvd. Extreme Pizza is just a few blocks past Chapel Hills Mall.

$12 per person / $8 per Cadet or children 8 and younger (under 3 is free).

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 & 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 have been asked to make a monetary contribution. Enjoy!!

Saturday, August 30th USAFA will kick off their football season against Wofford College (Coach DeBerry's alma mater). Kick off is tentatively scheduled for 1:35pm, 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-overs and the Cadet Wing marches onto the field approximately an hour before scheduled kick off. Parents who requested to sit with your Cadet will be in Section M18 and the rest of the AZ Parents will be in Section M12.

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.

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

July 13 Doolie Day Out

Aug. 2 Cadet Wing Returns 1900

Aug. 4 Acceptance Parade

Aug. 7 Classes Begin

Aug. 16 Doolie Parents Send-Off Breakfast

Aug.29 Parents Weekend Begins

Aug. 29 Extreme Pizza Buffet Dinner

Aug. 30 Football Game....USAFA vs. Wofford

Sept. 1 Parents Weekend ends

Oct. 4 USAFA at Navy Football

Nov. 8 Army at USAFA Football

Nov. 15 USAFA at New Mexico Football

Nov. 22 USAFA at San Diego State Football

Nov. 25 Thanksgiving Leave after LMD