1.    Cadet Treats A Success –A huge thank you to Leslie & Stacy!!

From Stacy & Leslie: What a terrific success our special delivery was!  Carol went way above and beyond to make sure the Cadets from our area received our special treat and a hug.  A few Cadets had not picked up their treat by 6:30 p.m. last night, so she called each of them and made arrangements for them to pick their treat up at the Cadet Desk in Arnold Hall today.  Pictures will be posted on the website/album shortly.

If anyone wants to mark a birthday, special occasion or just to send treat to a favorite Cadet, please consider Creative Cakes of Colorado Springs.  She loves our Cadets and the Academy and will make your delivery special, indeed!

CreativeCakesColorado.com

Creativecakes_bycarol@yahoo.com

719.597.4667

2. NEW IC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, USAF ACADEMY, CO 80840 www.usafa.af.mil (719) 333-7731
News Release #021
Feb. 14, 2012
SUPERINTENDENT'S STATEMENT ON FORMING NEW IC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - On Monday, Feb. 13, Lt Gen. Mike Gould, Superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy, released the following statement:
"The presidents of the Mountain West Conference schools and Conference USA schools met yesterday (Sunday, February 12th) in Dallas. 
"It was a productive meeting in that all the presidents signed a non-binding letter of agreement to discuss future conference membership plans, and agreed to work on forming a new intercollegiate athletic association that would begin competition in the 2013-14 academic year.

"This is a great opportunity to form a conference that stands for three primary and important things: 1) improving the student-athlete academic experience, 2) demanding fiscal responsibility in college athletics, and 3) ensuring competitive fairness among universities.
"The presidents formed five subcommittees that will look hard in how to implement these initiatives that will make this conference special. That work will take about six months."

3. Article Link from USAFA:

Here's a link to a great story about a prior enlisted person who is currently excelling at the Prep School. The article and the subject of it demonstrate the value of the Academy and the dedicated people who work so hard to be able to attend USAFA.

http://www.usafa.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123289277

4.  Recognition (3/17/12 )Keepsake Fundraiser

Recognition is weeks away and our Club has a great way for parents, grandparents, friends and family to create a memory of their Cadet’s doolie squadron. 

The link below will take members directly to our web site fundraising page and  our Milestone Keepsakes.  Thanks for your support.

Orders received by February 24th  for Recognition Keepsakes will be processed in time for Recognition.  Of course we will take orders throughout the year – but get them in early so you will have your remembrance in time for your Cadet’s great accomplishment.

 Milestone Keepsakes:  http://mysite.verizon.net/vze27rsk/usafa/id21.html

• Recognition Keepsake:     Make a memory of your Cadet’s Doolie Squadron                                                                                                                   

• Commissioning Keepsake:   A lifetime memory of your graduates commissioning                                                                                                                       

 David M. Matson, President USAF Academy Cadet Parents’ Association of Eastern Massachusetts  508-865-2622  Work  508-865-6486  Home  508-397-6720  Cell

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, USAF ACADEMY, CO 80840 www.usafa.af.mil (719) 333-7731
News Release #021

5.  Chocolate Fundraiser

The Southwest Florida Parents' Club is excited to introduce "The Stealth Bar", an exclusive gourmet chocolate bar in which we've partnered with our local chocolatier, to make this a unique gift for every occasion. 

Six specially molded bars imprinted with the Air Force Academy logo in your choice of either milk, dark, white, or combo chocolate comes packaged in a glossy black box, complete with a silver foil Air Force Academy seal.  Surprise your cadet by sending them this gourmet chocolate for their achievements, milestones, birthdays, or just because they're a "chocoholic"; send these luscious bars to friends and family.  For a small fee, special congratulatory ribbons can also be added to your purchase to complete the surprise.

Our gourmet chocolate is available for purchase through our chocolate shop, website or facebook.

http://usafapcswf.miiduu.com/chocolate-bars

http://usafapcswf.org/

https://www.facebook.com/USAFASWFLPC

And to protect your gift so it arrives in perfect condition, all boxes are shipped in a "cool pack" to ensure its freshest upon arrival.

Thank you for supporting our Southwest Florida Parents' Club.  Please feel free to contact me for any questions regarding our Stealth Bar.

Maureen Hibbard

President, Southwest Florida Parents' Club

Proud mom to C2C Shawn Hibbard, CS21 Blackjacks

6. Upcoming Summer Dates at USAFA:

02 June to 22 June   1st Summer Period

23 June to 13 July   2nd Summer Period

14 July to 04 Aug    3rd Summer Period

28 June        In-processing Day Class 2016

29 June              Swearing-In Ceremony

14 July              Doolie Day Out

15 July              March out to Jacks Valley

21 or 22 July        Rodeo Date for Military (they have not nailed down a specific date)

28 July              March back from Jacks Valley

07 Aug               Acceptance Parade   

09 Aug               New Semester Classes Start

7. Reminder that the Firstie Luncheon is 3/3/3 please RSVP, we have a fabulous speaker and all members are invited! Firstie’s don't forget to send in your bios.