WELCOME TO THE FAMILY
The mission of the United States Air Force Academy Colorado Parents' Club is to provide an avenue for parents and guardians to enrich The Academy experience of all Colorado cadets and Academy community. 

News and Announcements

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Aug 6, 2021 - Acceptance Day
     The Superintendent has approved guests for the Acceptance Day Parade Stillman Field on 6 Aug 21.  The parade is scheduled for 9:00-10:30. There will be a 30-minute break followed by Convocation starting at 11:00, still at Stillman Field. There will be food truck vendors there for the families to patronize, and there will be lunch in the cadet area with the squadrons and/or more food trucks.  The time the cadets have to be back to duty as the Cadet Wing hasn’t been finalized yet.  In years past it was 1:00 pm.
  • September 3-6, 20201 Parents Week
    Parents Weekend has also been approved.  Here is the schedule for 2019 so you have an idea of what to expect.  We are not sure if there will be adjustments to the schedule due to COVID so be flexible.  The USAFA parents weekend website will have a lot of information for your planning purposes.  We recommend making your hotel reservations now.  Many parents make the reservations a year out for Parents weekend (Always Labor Day Weekend).  4th Degrees must wear their uniforms during your visit.  Cadets are allowed to go home with Parents/guests Friday and return before the football game on Saturday.  Note:  We haven’t heard if cadets must sit with the other cadets during the football game on Saturday or be able to sit near their guests.  If cadets sit with or near their guests they will have to purchase their ticket.  After they will be released to you for the weekend and must return on Monday.  See schedule of events for times on the website and more information
  • September 4, 2021 - Football Group Tickets for Parents Weekend
    Check back here for a Group code for USAFA Parent Clubs to purchase group tickets so parents can sit together sometime in July.  No word yet if cadets will be allowed to sit with guests or have to sit in the cadet area.  If cadets are allowed to sit with guests then a ticket will have to be purchased for them.

GOODIE BAGS

Goodie Bag sales for 2021-2022 are now open. Each reusable AF logo drawstring bag is assembled with love, packed with a variety of great non-perishable foods and snacks, then hand delivered right to your cadet's room.Your cadet never has to leave their dorm! We deliver goodie bags three times a year - in time for Halloween, Valentine's Day and Spring Finals. ​Order your goodie bags today!

Congratulations to the newly elected Executive Board for the 2021/2022 year:

Co-Presidents: Paul and Kathy Puseman ('22)
Vice President(s): TBD
Treasurers: Ben and Mako Kam ('22 and '24)
Secretaries: Heather Benson ('23) and Nicole Greenwood ('23)
Event Coordinator: TBD
Fundraising Coordinator: TBD
 
Congratulations also to the newly appointed Committee Chairs:
 
Goodie Bag Chairs: Stacy Prater ('23) and Nico Mason ('22)
Webmaster: Jessica Anderson ('23)
Photographer: Tom Nieman ('23)
New Appointee Luncheon Co-Chairs: Gary and Colleen Foster ('21 and '23)
I-day Picnic Co-Chairs: Steve and Carrie Clancy ('21) and Paul and Kathy Puseman ('22)
A-day Picnic Chair: TBD
Tailgate Chair: Steve Clancy ('21) and TBD
Parents' Weekend Chair: Jane Morgan ('21)
Colorado Night Chair: Ken Rivera

JOIN THE CPC BOARD AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS
The Class of 2021 will be graduating in just a couple of months, resulting in several vacancies in the CPC Board. We will miss our 2021 families and thank them for the years of service they have provided to CPC! For those of us remaining, we NEED YOU to be involved and to think about the best ways you can share your time and talents. These are a few of the areas we will need help:
  • Fundraising Chair - this is an elected board position. In this capacity, you'll be responsible for overseeing the Goodie Bag Chair and any other club fundraising efforts. In addition, you'll be reaching out to our community partners to seek funds for some of our activities (Tailgates, Colorado Night, etc.) and track donations received throughout the year. Contact our current Fundraising Chair for more details. 
  • Event Coordinator - this is an elected board position. The Event Coordinator oversees all CPC sponsored events. You'll serve as the link between the event committee chair and the CPC Board, ensuring for seamless continuity and communication. CPC events include the New Appointee Luncheon, I-day Picnic, A-day luncheon, Colorado Night, and End of Year Celebration.
  • Vice President(s) - this is an elected board position and can be shared. The Vice President(s) oversee CPC Public Relations, including the Webmaster, Tailgate Chair, and Photographer/ Videographer. You can reach out to our current Vice Presidents for more information. 

USAFA INFO

  • Acceptance Day (6 Aug 21)
     The Superintendent has approved guests for the Acceptance Dasy Parade Stillman Field on 6 Aug 21.  The parade is scheduled for 0900-1030. There will be a 30-minute break followed by Convocation starting at 1100, still at Stillman Field. There will be food truck vendors there for the families to patronize, and there will be lunch in the cadet area with the squadrons and/or more food trucks.   The time the cadets have to be back to duty as the Cadet Wing hasn’t been finalized yet.  In years past it was 1:00 pm.
  • Parents Week (3 – 6 Sep 21)
    Parents Weekend has also been approved.  Here is the schedule for 2019 so you have an idea of what to expect.  We are not sure if there will be adjustments to the schedule due to COVID so be flexible.  The USAFA parents weekend website will have a lot of information for your planning purposes.  We recommend making your hotel reservations now.  Many parents make the reservations a year out for Parents weekend (Always Labor Day Weekend).  4th Degrees must wear their uniforms during your visit.  Cadets are allowed to go home with Parents/guests Friday and return before the football game on Saturday.  Note:  We haven’t heard if cadets must sit with the other cadets during the football game on Saturday or be able to sit near their guests.  If cadets sit with or near their guests they will have to purchase their ticket.  After they will be released to you for the weekend and must return on Monday.  See schedule of events for times on the website and more information
  • Football Group Tickets for Parents Weekend
    Check back here for a Group code for USAFA Parent Clubs to purchase group tickets so parents can sit together sometime in July.  No word yet if cadets will be allowed to sit with guests or have to sit in the cadet area.  If cadets are allowed to sit with guests then a ticket will have to be purchased for them.
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