The USAFA ARIZONA PARENTS CLUB
SPRING 2004 NEWSLETTER
USAFA CONGRATULATES GRADUATES AND APPOINTEES!
Congratulations to the 2004 Air Force Academy graduates. The Air Force Academy Parents Club wishes you the best in your wonderful military career and future. Thank you for your hard work and dedication, to your country, and your family.
The class of 2008 in-processes as Doolies on June 2004.
Welcome appointees, and their family to the USAFA! You are the best of the best
We wish you luck on your journey.
2004-2005 Executive Board
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Presidents
John & Jan Skelley Vice Presidents Secretaries Treasurers Inside Arizona 2004 Graduates....2 Doolie Send-off Dinner......3 Club Info.........................4 Items of interest................5 Parents Weekend..............6 & 7 |
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Arizona Grads to Receive Degrees
Class of 2004
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The Class of 2008 Doolie Send-Off Dinner
The Appointee send-off dinner welcomes Arizona Appointees to the class of 2008! All Appointees and their parents should plan to attend this event. Family members are also cordially invited. This dinner is a great opportunity for the current AZ Parents Club members to meet and greet, answer questions, and encourage new Appointees. We welcome any Cadets that are home on leave, and urge them to attend this dinner in uniform. Their presence and willingness to answer questions will be an encouragement to those preparing to enter the Academy in June 2004.
Reservations are required to attend this event. Please send in your reservations ASAP. The deadline to receive you reservations and payment is May 31,2004.
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Doolie Dinner Information When: June 12, 2004 Where: Sheraton Airport Phoenix Hotel 1600 South 52 St., Tempe 85281 Time: 5:30pm No-host cocktails 6:30pm Dinner 7:30pm Speakers Cost: $30.00 per person (No cost for Appointees and cadets in uniform)
Menu choices:
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1st NIGHT HOUSING FOR UNACCOMPANIED 2008 APPOINTEES If you will not be accompanying your Appointee for in-processing, and they will need lodging the night before; THE ASSOCIATION of GRADUATES will be glad to help. The AOG will arrange for your Appointee to be picked up at the airport in June and provided with a place to stay overnight, includes dinner and breakfast, transportation to Doolittle Hall. Once you have your reservation or ticket. Call the AOG at 719.472.0300 |
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE USAFA ARIZONA PARENTS CLUB
The next four years will be both exciting and difficult. The Arizona Parents Club was formed to support you and your Cadet throughout the years at the Academy. Please consider joining.
Our forms are enclosed.
The purpose of our Parent's club is two-fold:
The club sends boxes of goodies twice a year to the AZ Cadets. This happens approaching finals before Christmas break and again before May finals. The Club participates in the annual Holiday All Academies Ball, send-off breakfast. Most importantly parents club members are there to encourage and support cadets and parents when they encounter difficult times. The strength of the Club is solely dependent upon the strength of its membership. The more members-the stronger the club will be.
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Regular Membership 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 or at the Doolie send-off Dinner. 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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Name Badges Parents Club name badges are available for $12.00 each. They are for parents 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 blue background, with white lettering. They have the first name of the parent, the year your Cadet will graduate, and "USAFA". Order badges by completing the form enclosed with this newsletter, or on the night of Doolie dinner. Badge will be at the Doolie dinner for those ordering by May 31, 2004. Order with your membership. |
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. |
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AZ Parents Club Website Please visit our club web site at: http://www.usafaparents-arizona.org which was established to be another valuable medium for communicating with members, posting current events and hosting important fund raisers. It is upgraded and changed regularly by our volunteer webmasters John & Candi Prangley. We are always in need of photos for our photo gallery. Please email them to johncandi@cox.net or mail photos to 1069 East Carver, Tempe, AZ 85284. They can be scanned and then all original photos will be returned. |
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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2004 Doolie Day Out
Sunday, July 18 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.
Some Doolies also would appreciate a care package from home waiting for them at their Sponsor's. Perhaps a favorite magazine, snacks, or goodies might brighten their day!
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PARENTS WEEKEND HINT! If you have not done so already, be sure to book your accommodations for Parents Weekend, as they fill up quickly. There is a list of hotels in the back of the Blue Book, or call the Colorado Springs Visitor Bureau at: 1-800-368-4748. Also, check the Academy website for Parents Weekend information at www.usafa.af.mil
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Adopt a Doolie Parent
The Adopt-A-Doolie parent program presents a fantastic opportunity for the parents of current Cadets to assist and support new Doolie parents through their first year. This assistance would include sharing of important information, answering questions, and offering support and encouragement. If you are interested in participating in this program, please indicate this on the application, or call the President John & Jan Skelley520-836-3430
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Don't miss Parents Weekend 2004 Go Falcons!!
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"Open House" type event at the AFA in Colorado will be September 2nd through
Sept 6th. This is a wonderful weekend to spend with your Cadet,
as well as tour the campus, partake of the meals and events planned by
various organizations, attend class with your Cadet and meet the staff and
instructors. You will be permitted to enter areas usually off-limits on this
weekend only. It really gives you the "Academy Experience!" The AZ Parents
Club will host a dinner buffet on Friday evening, September 3rd at 5:30pm.
This is a "drop-by" social event to provide an evening meal, rest and chat,
for all AZ Parents and their families. Details TBA. All the details of this
"Must Do" weekend will be published in the near future by our Club as well
as by the AFA itself. Book your reservations for a room ASAP, as they fill
up quickly. A list of Hotels and Motels, with addresses and phone numbers is
printed in the "Blue Book." Campsites are also plentiful in Colorado. You
will be so impressed with how much your Cadet has matured in just a couple
of months. After this wonderful weekend, you will also have a better
understanding, knowledge, and respect for your Cadet's life
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FOOTBALL TICKETS USAFA vs. California Saturday September 4th, 2004 The Parents Club secures a block of 100 tickets yearly for the Parents Weekend Football game. This year they will cost our members and their families $30 each. Forms for these are also enclosed with this Newsletter. We urge you to reserve yours soon, as they do go quickly. The sale of these tickets will be on a first-come basis. The Falcons are returning, many from last year's outstanding team so let's cheer them on! You'll enjoy the Cadets marching in their Service dress, the Wings of Blue parachuting onto the field, jet fly-bys, the Drum & Bugle Corps and falcon flights.
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SOME IMPORTANT 2004 DATES
June 12 Doolie Dinner
July 1 Class of 2008 in-processing
July 18 Doolie Day Out
Aug 7 Cadet Wing Returns
Aug 10 Acceptance Parade
Aug 11 Classes Begin
Aug 14 Doolie Parents Send-Off Breakfast
Sept 2 Parents Weekend Begins
Sept 4 Football Game ......USAFA vs. California
Sept 6 Parents Weekend ends
USAFA AZ PARENTS CLUB
C/o Jim and Bea Gloeb
2282 W. Orchid Lane
Chandler, AZ 85224
