Summer 2005 Newsletter July/August 2005

2^nd LT Joshua R Fleshman, Communications Officer at Langley AFB, Virginia

2^nd LT Austin Skelley, IFT @ Luke AFB, AZ, followed by Euro Nato Joint Jet Pilot Training at Sheppard AFB, TX

2^nd LT Jurgen Matthew Janzik will be stationed at Luke AFB for flight training and then heading to 2006 Laughlin AFB in Del Rio, Texas.

2^nd LT Kathleen Tenpenny will have Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ as her casual base.  On January 5, 2006 she will be assigned to Columbus AFB, MS for pilot training.

2^nd LT Casey Wallace is assigned to Space and Missiles at Vandenberg Air fare Base, California.

Kathleen (Katy) Tenpenny, class of 2005 was awarded the Outstanding
Cadet Squadron Commander for the year.  She is the daughter of Ray and Barbara Tenpenny of Tucson.  Katy will begin pilot training January 6, 2005 in Columbus, MS.

Over 150 people attended the 2005 Doolie Send-off Dinner on Saturday, June 4^th at the San Marcos Resort. The event was hosted by Maj Greg Hall and included remarks from cadet C2C Jonathan Roe and our featured speaker Col Timothy Strawthers. Lt Col John Ayres and his staff of Liaison officers were well represented. Cadets Jonathon Black, Kristina Gloeb, and Benjamin Roth were in attendance and joined Jonathan Roe for an informative Q & A session.

In between speakers, Steve and Barbara Hadley passed out numerous door prizes.

Thank You to Our Generous Donors

The AZ Parents Club would like to thank to the following donors for the door prizes:

Mary & Dale Adams (2^nd Lt Joseph -- 2005) Catherine & Jeff (C3C Jason)

Greg & Jean Brown (2^nd Lt Austin -- 2005) Jean & Jeff Bohlender (C3C Ivan)

MaryAnn Carpenter (1^st Lt Brian -- 2002) Maj Edward Cilke

Ginny & Russ Clark ( C3C Robert) Jackie & Robert Gustafson (C3C Ryan)
Sally & Phil Marcotte (C1C Tyler) Susan & Rich Paladino (C3C Tony)
Col Timothy Strawthers Zoomienet

Az Parents Club Secretary registers an appointee and parent.

Az Parents Club President Barbara Hadley meets appointee Andrew Buchanan and his mother, Wanda.

Az Parents Club Treasurer Sue Meeks share some Air Force Academy goods with an appointee parent.

Some of over 150 people -- appointees, parents, siblings, liaison officers, and Az Parents club members attending the 2005 Doolie Dinner.

Dinner speaker -- Col Timothy Strawthers, 56th Fighter Wing Operations Group Deputy Commander.  Col Strawthers is a 22 years veteran in the Air Force and was the USAFA Class of '83. .

Doolie Dinner Host Maj Hall (center) guides the Q & A session with USAF Cadets

Doolies and Parents mingle following a fantastic evening.

One-time charge all 4 years $100.00 One year $35.00

Remaining 3 years $75.00
Remaining 2 years $50.00 Associate Membership

One year $20.00

One year $20.00

Parents Club name badges are still available for $12.00 each. 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, 2005. They will be available for pick up at the Send-Off Breakfast or mailed with an additional $3 for posting and handling.

Membership $ _________

Name Badges #____ @ $12 each $ _________

Postage & handling if mailing (add $3.00) $ _________

Total Enclosed $ _________

Please make checks payable to: ARIZONA AIR FORCE ACADEMY PARENTS CLUB

Please mail check by to:

Art & Martha Sheffield AZ-Parents_Club_Sec@cox.net

8637 E San Lorenzo Dr

Scottsdale AZ 85258

Join us on Saturday morning, August 13th for a breakfast buffet at the Hometown Buffet in Scottsdale. . 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 of surprising merchandise. Don't miss this opportunity for some great prizes.

Please complete the enclosed form and return to Martha Sheffield by August 10^th or email us

Name: ______________________________ Phone:__________________________

Number Attending: ________X $10.00 = ______ Email: __________________________

Please make checks payable to: ARIZONA AIR FORCE ACADEMY PARENTS CLUB

Please mail check by to:

Art & Martha Sheffield AZ-Parents_Club_Sec@cox.net

8637 E San Lorenzo Dr

Scottsdale AZ 85258

Cadets received care packages of cookies and other yummy treats during the school year. And now, we are planning to put together a "Welcome Back to School" Care package as a part of the Send Off Breakfast. Feedback from the cadets is individual packaged snacks that you might buy at Costco or Sam's Club (Goldfish, nuts, fruit snacks, handisnacks, energy bars, combo snacks, etc.) is preferred. So bring some packaged goods for a packing good time

The AZ Parents Club will host a dinner buffet on Friday evening, September 2, from 6 to 8pm at Extreme Pizza. 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 13^th (you can bring it to the Send-off Dinner). Avoid the crowds at the restaurants by making a reservation

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

Number Attending: ________X $10.00 = ______ Email: __________________________

Please make checks payable to: ARIZONA AIR FORCE ACADEMY PARENTS CLUB

Please mail check by to:

Art & Martha Sheffield AZ-Parents_Club_Sec@cox.net

8637 E San Lorenzo Dr

Scottsdale AZ 85258

Mark your calendars for October 8^th for a chance to eat, drink, and be merry at the AZ Parents Club Fall Picnic. Let's take advantage of some (hopefully) cooler weather in late October and get to know each other a little better. We are also looking for some volunteers to help coordinate this event. This year's picnic will be hosted by John & Jan Skelley in Casa Grande. More info to come!!!!

P.S. No checks to make out, just a dish to share!

Here, Art Sheffield, current AZ Parents Club Secretary, shares a proud moment with Cadet Angela Sheffield (class of 2007)

Between Christmas and New Year's Day, there is a gala affair hosted by one of the military academy parents clubs. Last years All Academies Ball was held at the Point Hilton South. Prepare youself for a fine evening including dinner and dancing.

We are in the planning stages for an exciting fundraiser. Two items to be included are a quilt provided by Sue Meeks (Eryn -- class of 2008) and an 3' x 4' oil painting by Jean Bohlender (Ivan -- Class of 2008). Details will be forthcoming.

Please visit our club web site at: http://www.usafaparents-arizona.org. It is upgraded and changed regularly by our volunteer webmasters John & Candi Prangley.

August 10 Classes Begin

Aug. 13 Doolie Parents Send-Off Breakfast

Sept 2 Parents Weekend Begins

Sept 2 AZ Parents Club Buffet Dinner (Extreme Pizza)

Sept. 5 Parents Weekend ends

USAFAZ PARENTS CLUB

C/O Art & Martha Sheffield

8637 E San Lorenzo Dr