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U.S. Coast Guard Academy

Corps of Cadets

The Parents Association's very appropriate motto is Sumus Vobiscum, which means, "We are with you." Our Chapter's mission is to support our cadets in any way we can, while also providing a framework of support for their parents. In years past, the Chesapeake and Potomac Chapter has supported sports teams and musical groups visiting the area, raised funds to purchase equipment (liberty vans) for the cadets, and introduced the Academy life to young people considering the USCGA. We hold social activities throughout the year, such as our Fall Dinner, which provides a fun chance to share our common bond--the USCGA.

The Chapter engages in a wide variety of activities to support our Cadets. These include:

• Fundraising to generate money for the Cadet Enrichment Fund, which is used to purchase items for the Cadets to make their lives a little more pleasant, e.g., annual donation to buy videotapes for the Regimental Video Center and the academic award to the top Cadet in the course on Morals and Ethics.
• Direct support of Cadet groups visiting the C&P area.

• The Parents Association is, basically, a support group. The parents support each other - and they support their Cadets and the Academy. They provide strong shoulders to lean on. Many remain members, even though their Cadets have long since graduated -- they become lifetime friends.

• Many of the activities are designed for parents to support each other. We can help each other through the tough times. For example, check out the following interesting advice on what to expect and how to act if your Cadet wants to resign from the Academy. This is written for Air Force Academy parents, but the same thoughts hold true for us.

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This page last updated on August 2, 1999.