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This year has been an active one for the Florida Chapter. Fundraisers, Swab Send-off, Military Balls and Parent Weekends all make up the exciting life of our parents and Cadets.
We are especially proud for our Firsties as they graduate and become the newest Ensigns in the United States Coast Guard Officer Corps.
Garret Feldman, Bonnin Flick, Casey Gillikin, Molly Godden, Jesse Harms, Paul Lillis, Tara Schendorf, Noel Shriner, Justin Valentino
You represent the best of the best of the Academy as you move on in your careers GOOD LUCK and CONGRATULATIONS!
Special recognition goes out to Jesse Harms being honored for the third year as a NCAA Division 3 All American in Football. What an awesome achievement.
Other athletes who have made the radar this year have been James Toohey, and David O’Brien Soccer, Jon Jaffares Baseball,
Brian Baffer, Brian Bonomi, Kevin Undeck, Alexander Brown Swimming, Brian Dykens, Bill Mackie, Football.
And Andrew Slater Crew, Molly and Kaitlin Godden, and Tara Schendorf Swimming,
Parents we like to hear how well your cadet is doing so please e-mail us their achievements at Bradlr1@msn.com and we will be sure to recognize them in the next newsletter.
As summer approaches many cadets will be traveling all around the world to further their horizons in training and adventure we wish them all safe journeys.
Parents mark on your calendars for our annual Swab Send-Off June 7th 2007 13:00- 17:00. It is a great time to catch up with other parents and help give pointers out to our newest families and cadets prior to their R-day experience. We will again be having the event at USCG sector St. Petersburg. Master Chief Virgil Alexander has again assisted us by arranging for a Cutter tour as well as a meet and greet with some of the staff of the Sector. A great way to get a taste of Coasty life. Fun, Food and friends.
FUNDRAISING
We again will be offering the SPIRIT pins at Parents weekend; they were a huge hit and have been asked for. Also we will be offering a selection of Academy window clings that will be great for displaying your cadet pride on your auto , boat or whatever you want klinged.
The Challenge coin project is being conducted by the Upper New York Chapter this year; we plan to pick it up again in 2009.
Thank you to Lisa Valentino as she moves on with the graduation of Justin, she has turned over the reins of treasurer to Donna Jaffares who will be performing both duties as Secretary Treasurer. Thank you Donna.
Tony O’Brien has been working on our new website and has been updating the software to allow it to run smoother for everyone please check it out by linking from the National Parents website. Thank you Tony.
Until next time Semper Paratus .
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