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USAFA & USAFACPC - Activities & Events for 2009-2010
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This calendar will list events of not only the Colorado Parents Club but also significant cadet events. Look here for updates and for other activities such as Parents Club meetings.
A more complete listing of cadet events can be found at our link to the Approved Academic Year 2009-2010 Calendar.
If you have items to include, please E-mail president@usafacpc.org
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Thursday
June 25th, 2009
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In-processing Picnic
The Colorado Parents Club will host a picnic at the Famcamp picnic area #2(check for our banner). All families of incoming Colorado cadets are encouraged to attend this social gathering. Current and past members will be present, along with Liaison Officers, to welcome these parents and family members whose cadets are In-Processing.
Please RSVP by email with your name and total number attending to secretary@usafacpc.org.
Picnic Invitation and Details
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Friday
July 10th, 2009
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Field Day
The BCT summer squadrons will compete against each other in various athletic activities.
The basic cadets as well as the cadre, will compete. The events will start early, about 7:30AM. They usually finish by noon.
The events will be held on the fields north of the Cadet Field House.
Spectators are welcome to view from the stands,
but any communication with the basic cadets is strongly discouraged.
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Saturday
July 11th, 2009
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Doolie Day Out
Basic Cadets are granted their first day away from the Academy since Inprocessing.
They will spend the day with their assigned sponsor family.
The Doolies will eat, rest, and perhaps make some phone calls to family and friends.
There are no CPC activities on this much needed day of rest
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Monday
July 13th, 2009
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March out to Jack's Valley
The Basic Cadets marche out to Jack's Valley for 10 days of rigorous training.
This is a "must see" event for parents of Basic Cadets.
The route entails secured and non-secured sections from which the public can view the march.
The route will pass by the B-52 memorial. The march will begin at 6:45 am.
The march will be canceled in the event of rain.
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Saturday July 25th, 2009
1:00pm
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March out of Jack's Valley
The Basic Cadets will march OUT of Jack's Valley. The march is scheduled from 1:00 - 3:00pm.
The best viewing locations will be at the B52 and then at the Chapel Wall.
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Wednesday
August 5th, 2009
9:00 am
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Acceptance Day Parade
Having completed both phases of Basic Cadet Training (BCT 1 & 2), the Basic Cadets take their final steps to becoming
members of the Cadet Wing and prepare for the upcoming academic semester.
Basic training ends with the Acceptance Parade, where cadets each swear to abide by the Honor Code,
receive their first military rank as Cadet 4th Class (C4C), and are formally accepted into the Cadet Wing.
The parade will begin at 9:00 am.
In the past,The Academy has permitted the cadets a short visit (an hour or so!) with their families and
friends immediately following the Acceptance Parade.
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Saturday, August 15, 2009
10:00 am
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Tailgate Tables Move
Ten to twenty Colorado Parents Club members are needed to set up the picnic tables at our tailgate site.
An adequate number of volunteers keeps this a fun and easy event, so please mark your calendars and volunteer.
New members will get to see Jack's Valley and become acquainted with the location of our tailgate
area without the traffic and congestion of game day.
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September 4th- September 7th, 2009
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Parents Weekend
The CPC Parents Club will hold it's first tailgate of the season on Saturday, Sept. 5th at 10:00 am.
AF will play Nicholls State at 12:00 pm.
We have reserved tailgate area #1, located in parking lot 4,
the northeast corner of Falcon stadium.
GO FALCONS!
Please refer to the official USAFA web page for other details concerning Parents Weekend, 2009
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Saturday October 24th, 2009
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Halloween Goodie Drop
Parents Club members gather orders and assemble a bag of goodies for all USAFA Colorado Parents Club member's cadets.
Other parents and/or Parent Clubs may purchase these for their cadets.
Goodie bags are delivered to the cadet dorms on Sunday before Halloween.
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November 7th, 2009
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Giant Tailgate Picnic
During the entire AFA football season we have reserved tailgate area #1, located in parking lot 4,
the northeast corner of Falcon stadium. There are 15+ picnic tables for use by any CPC member.
Hosted at the CPC tailgate area, the Giant Tailgate Picnic provides food, drinks, deserts, and camaraderie to Colorado CPC members,
cadets, families, and friends. This years Giant Tailgate Picnic is now scheduled for November 7th, prior to the Army football game.
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November 14th or 15th, 2009
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Tailgate Tables Move
Ten to twenty Colorado Parents Club members are needed to return the picnic tables from our tailgate site to Jack's Valley.
An adequate number of volunteers keeps this a fun and easy event, so please mark your calendars and volunteer.
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December 18th, 2009 - January 3rd, 2010
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Winter break - no classes
Cadets are granted leave.
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December 28th, 2009
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All Service Academy Ball
Formal dinner dance for Colorado cadets who attend any of the five United States Service Academies. This formal affair is also intended for dates, family and friends of the cadets. This year's ball will be held at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs. The following link has contact information and instructions, in Word format.
All Service Academy Ball Contact Information
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Saturday February 6th, 2010
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Valentines Day Goodie Drop
Parents Club members gather orders and assemble a bag of goodies for all USAFA Colorado Parents Club member's cadets.
Other parents and/or Parent Clubs may purchase these for their cadets.
Goodie bags are delivered to the cadet dorms on Sunday before Valentines Day.
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March 19th- March 28th, 2010
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Spring break - no classes
Cadets are granted leave.
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Sunday April 11th, 2010
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Senior Dinner
This is a fun social event for all club members, their cadets, and guests.
A catered dinner and guest speaker will honor graduating Colorado cadets.
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Saturday May 8th, 2010
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Finals Week Goodie Drop
Parents Club members gather orders and assemble a bag of goodies for all USAFA Colorado Parents Club member's cadets.
Other parents and/or Parent Clubs may purchase these for their cadets.
Goodie bags are delivered to the cadet dorms on Sunday before Finals Week.
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May 21st-25th, 2010
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Graduation Week
The Graduating cadets prepare for Commencement Ceremonies, underclass cadets prepare for summer exercises - leave, Ops, and training.
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May 26th, 2010
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Graduation
Commencement Ceremonies, Falcon Stadium, U.S. Air Force Academy.
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