U.S. Coast Guard Academy Parents Association

               AUGUST 21st MEETING - 9:00 A.M. - CROFTON LIBRARY
Welcome new members of class of 2003 and all current and alumni members to the
new Academy year!  The Parents Association motto is Sumus Vobiscum, We Are With
You!  If at any time we can help you in any way, please do not hesitate to
contact one of the board members of the chapter.  We encourage everyone to
attend the regular parents meetings, and especially jot down upcoming dates on
your calendars and support the chapter events.  Generally speaking, getting to
chapter activities is a "hike" for all of us since our chapter takes in a
4-state area.  We really try to pick central locations and we really guarantee
the fun and support you will give and receive will be well worth the drive!
 

                     ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION BEGINS
Attached is a 1999-2000 registration form.  Please complete this form and send
it in with your dues check to Roni Briese, Treasurer.  Annual dues fund the
operating expenses of the Chapter with a portion allocated for Cadet Enrichment.
Please consider sending in an extra donation with your dues which will be used
to fund cadet events supported in our area.  We hope that all parents of active
cadets and graduates become active dues-paying members of C&P Chapter.  If your
sons and daughters have graduated, congratulation to you, and we ask you to
remember the value they and you have received by continuing your support of the
tradition and activities of this chapter.  Dues-paying members will remain on
the mailing list.  The success of our chapter is and has been based on past
experiences, present goals and projects and future ideas and focus.  Thanks in
advance!
 

C&P Chapter Mission
Our Mission, simply stated, is to support our cadets in any way that we can,
while also providing a framework of support for their parents.  One of the ways
in which we accomplish this is to support cadet organizations that visit the
area, such as sports teams and musical groups.  We get out to cheer them on,
provide food and sometimes lodging, and give them a sense of "home away from
home."  Another vital activity is fundraising by our Ways & Means Committee.
These funds are used solely to support various needs of the corps of cadets.  In
recent years, the group has contributed several "liberty  vans" to the to the
Academy, annual academic award, and annual funding for the cadet video locker.
There are also several social activities for parents in addition to our regular
business meetings, including Annual Chapter Dinner to honor the new parents and
a Holiday Luncheon & Silent Auction.
 
 

ALUMNI PARENTS:  You are a very important and growing group of parents for C&P.
To this, the active cadet parents especially say, please stay with us.  You are
a distinguished group who have established and inspired the valuable chapter
work.
 

CLASS OF 1999 PARENTS:  Congratulations as you now join the ranks of alumni
parents to our chapter.  We've heard some recounts from your graduation week and
it sure sounds like '99 went out in style.  Please maintain your status with the
chapter especially through your continued membership   which will also provide a
way of keeping up on news of the academy and cadets and parents your son or
daughter know and have been a part of their training.
 

CLASS OF 2000 PARENTS:  This year ahead promises to be the most prideful,
Firstie year.  Your membership and participation in chapter activities will
provide the support and leadership so helpful and needed to the chapter officers
and underclass parents.
Let's go out together and with lots of fun!
 

CLASS OF 2001 PARENTS:  Your cadre cadets will be busier than ever and as you
watch them step up in leadership responsibilities, so you, too. will find it
helpful and rewarding to provide the additional support at home and in our
chapter.  That's very evident by your leadership on the Board of this Chapter.
You're a terrific group-stay with it!
 

CLASS OF 2002 PARENTS:  It's with relief we know that you watch your cadets
start this 2nd year, but it's not as easy as you think.  You will find their
academics get tougher and there's so much difference from last year's strict
oversight that it's almost missed.  Here is the time to get more involved in the
chapter and participate in our activities.  C&P continues to seek increased
involvement by your class and hopes that this year will get you at to meetings
and events.
 

CLASS OF 2003 PARENTS:  Last but by no means the least.  As you can see, there
are many ahead of you on our chapter's roster, but no one class is more
important than the other.  You are C&P's biggest, newest group.  We are here for
you.  We want you to join us, join in, and that way we can help you the best.
By you getting active, getting involved, we all will guarantee that you will
receive back two-fold or more.
 

                THAT'S EVERYBODY!  THERE'S A LOT MORE TO SAY...
                      PLEASE START WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP!!
 

                      PARENTS WEEKEND - EARLIER THIS YEAR
Hopefully you've made your reservations for the earlier September 24-26, parents
weekend at the Academy.  Activities start mid-day on Friday and go through
Weekend.  The Academy hopes that the earlier weekend will provide better weather
than some past year have encountered.  Help will be needed as usual manning the
chapter table in Leamy Hall.  Please sign up to help an hour or two.  It's a
great way to meet folks from really around the entire country and help serve C&P
chapter.  For '03 parents, this is a great way to start your participation by
working with the upper-class parents.  Also, you'll hear us talk about the
tickets needed for cadet/parents events and your cadet will be able to order and
purchase these tickets through their "white card".  You just need to be sure to
let your cadets know how many tickets are needed ahead of time so they can place
the orders in advance when they are asked.  Ask other parents about this.
Parents w/e will be discussed at the August 21st parents meeting at Crofton
Library.
 
 

BLOCK OF ROOMS @ RADISSON FOR PARENTS WEEKEND - If you still need a reservation,
rooms are available at the Radisson through the chapter's block.  Rate is $109.
Call 860-443-7000 and request C&P Chapter USCG Parents block.
NEW "Cake Lady" - Jot down the name of the CGOSA Cake Lady for ordering cakes
for your cadets during the year.  Her name is Marcia Walz and she can be reached
at 860-464-1078.
 

             C&P Chapter Welcomes Class of 2003 - Welcome Reception
Well attended and supported.  The C&P Chapter hosted a welcoming reception for
incoming cadets at the Radisson on July 5th.  The families and appointees
enjoyed getting acquainted and meeting others in the "same boat."  Survival
guides were distributed to those in attendance who had not already received one.
There were appointees on the sign-in sheet from as far away as Nova Scotia,
Nairobi, Hawaii, California, New Mexico and Florida.  The Cake Ladies of the
CGOSA did an outstanding job with the baked goodies for the event.  About 250
people attended the reception, a great representation of the 2003 Class which
numbered at Swearing-in about 323.  Everyone seemed to enjoy the evening for the
purpose which it is intended.  The C&P members on hand received many thank-yous
from both parents and cadets, including thank yous repeated on R-Day.  Thanks!
to Anne/Jack Walker, Roni Briese, Joanne Venturella, Denise/Ed LaRue, Pat/Dave
Gamble and Barbara/Charles Banks for representing C&P.  A good time was had by
all because of your great effort!
 

                              R-Day Class of 2003
It was a very, very HOT day for the 323 appointees and families in New London on
July 6th, Swearing-in Day.  Some events had to be modified due to the extreme
heat.  An afternoon loss of electricity deprived families of a cool spot to
await the ceremony.  In spite of the heat, the Swabs and Cadre looked very sharp
on the field at 5:30 p.m.  It was a very beautiful and moving ceremony.  As Mary
and Gerry Queen said, "The parting moments brought back memories of two years
ago when we left our cadet on R-Day."  The new cadets then marched off to
"enjoy" their first Academy dinner and being Swab Summer.  C&P Chapter table was
well attended in Leamy Hall and sales of merchandise brisk in the morning.  The
new Nantucket Basket jewelry was very well received.  Thanks to our C&P
Welcoming contingent again for handling the many parental questions and pitfalls
during the day and special thanks to the Gambles and Walkers for transporting
the Chapter's inventory to/from the Academy.  Good luck Class of 2003.  We
really do encourage you to keep in touch and communicate with others who are in
your class and who have experienced the 4/c year.
 

COAST GUARD ON TV:  Please note the following dates and times to view the
exciting Coast Guard TV opportunities coming up - "On the Inside" has 'Dangerous
Rescues' on August 18 at 8 pm (repeats on August 22) on the Discovery Channel.
"Survivors on August 23 (8 and 11 p.m. and repeats on August 29)  Collection of
CG stories from the creators of the syndicated TV program "Coast Guard - The
Series" include Sea King, Collidge II, Rock Hopper, Devil's Slide, Cleveland
Houseboat and several other segments.Other documentary and reality programs
including "Operacion Rescate" on Telemundo, "Real TV" (syndicated), "Life,
Camera, Action" on Fox Family, and "World's Most Amazing Videos" on NBC continue
to air stories involving the CG.
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Get Well Wishes to Allie Zumwaldt '02 - C&P sends Allie our best wishes and
prayers for a speedy recovery from a fall suffered on EAGLE on July 5th.  She
was treated for a broken ankle and injured hand.  Allie's mom, Susan Young, told
us that prognosis is good for recovery, crutches for about six weeks and some
physical therapy after that.  All the best, Allie!

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