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USCGA Parents Association of New England

News for Winter 2009-2010 (Updated March 3, 2010):

*** Upcoming Events ***

---MARK your Calendars!!---

Save the Date: Hail and Farewell - Sunday May 2nd:

Save the date of May 2, 2010 for our annual Hail & Farewell Luncheon to be held at the Academy Alumni Center.  Details to follow.

Successful 2009-2010 Fundraising Campaign Results:

The generous support of our CGA families and friends in our fundraising efforts from R-Day and Parents Weekend Halloween Treat Bag sales enabled our Chapter to present the Alumni Association with a $4000 donation to the Project 44s for Luders and a $1000 donation to the General Parents Fund! The Chapter was also delighted to be able to give each firstie a keychain of their 2010 crest.

***NOW*** Order Your 2010 Key Chains ***NOW***:

The New England Chapter gives a brass key chain as a gift to all First Class Cadets. These key chains are solid brass engraved replicas of their Class Crest. The key chains will be wrapped and presented during the First Class/Parents Luncheon at Parents Weekend. They are also available for purchase by the families and friends of the Class of 2010.  PLACE YOUR ORDER USING THIS FORM and send to Bill Armstrong.

*** Recent Events ***

Holly Ball:

The Chapter’s biggest challenge of the year was the hosting of the 32nd annual New England All Academies Holly Ball held at the Seaport Boston on December 26th. It was the most attended Ball in recorded history with just under 400 attendees! Co-Chaired by Greg and Jeannette Watka and Brenda and Bob Beal, the event was a huge success. Kudos to Elaine Buckley for designing the decorations, and her staff of one, Kathy Pray, for decorating the ballroom. Our guest of honor was RADM Joseph Nimmich, Commander of USCG District 1, and the guest speaker was CGA’s own Capt Glenn Sulmasy.

Next year’s Holly Ball will be hosted by the New England Chapter of the USAFA.

Halloween goody bags:

Approximately 300 cadets received goody bags in the day rooms just before Halloween—a well-needed energy source for studying for exams.

Cookie exchange:

Our chapter and the CT Capt Paul Foye chapter once again hosted the annual “cookie day” event in December.  The baking response was overwhelming and a great day was had by all who participated.

**NEW ** January 2010 Newsletter:

Click here to download our newsletter for January 2010.

July 2009 Newsletter:

Click here to download our newsletter for July 2009.

Summer 2008 Newsletter:

Click here to download our newsletter for Summer 2008.

June 2008 Newsletter:

Click here to download our newsletter for June 2008.

2009 Chapter Events:

Please note the 2009 chapter events for your participation:

• DONE: Jan 25 - Prospective Candidate luncheon co-hosted with the Cpt Foye Chapter; And our CGAPA-NE meeting;

• DONE: May 3 - Hail and Farewell luncheon to welcome incoming cadets of the class of 2013 and to congratulate the graduating cadets of 2009 from MA, ME, NH, VT, and RI.  For more information, contact Secretary Elaine Buckley <buckleydux AT comcast.net>;

• DONE: May 3 - Spring Chapter meeting to follow the Hail & Farewell luncheon.

• DONE: June 29 - Reporting-In day Picnic. Contact Tim VanCleef for picnic details <tim.vancleef AT comcast.net>;

• DONE: July 18 - Summer picnic and chapter meeting;

• DONE: Sept 25-27 - Parents' Weekend.  And the ever popular Halloween Treat Bag sale;

• DONE: December 6 - Annual CT and NE Chapter cookie exchange;

• DONE: December 26 - All Academy New England Holly Ball, to be hosted by USCGA this year!

*** Reminders ***

Membership Renewal:

There are no longer “one year member” memberships!  We hope you will decide to join the New England Parents Association and help support all the activities your cadets will be involved with during their four hectic and exciting years.  Please forward your dues and membership form to Brenda Beal ('11), Treasurer. Membership Form.

Magazine Fundraiser:

Our QSP Magazine Fundraiser has been a consistent source of fundraising for the chapter. The chapter earns 40% of all subscription sales. Visit www.QSP.com and log in: ID #425900186, click Register Now, then click Shop Now, View All Categories. Questions? Please contact Brenda Beal (Treasurer) at <bgbeal AT verizon.net>.

Volunteering:

Please join us in our upcoming events and help with our efforts in the next few months.  Our Cadets and families benefit from everything we do.  Consider how you can help and volunteer in our chapter.  There are many opportunities coming up in the next few months.  Consider being a chapter officer and help by participating and planning events!

Pictures:

New pictures of the 2009 Hail and Farewell luncheon held on May 3rd.  Click the two Other Photo Archive link in the navigation pane to the left.

Web Page Clocks:

Don’t forget to check out the countdown clocks (see link to left).  Now we can see precisely how many days, hours, minutes, and seconds your favorite Cadet has until graduation!

PLEASE GET INVOLVED IN OUR CHAPTER
YOUR TIME AND EFFORT ULTIMATELY SUPPORTS

THE USCGA CORP OF CADETS AND THEIR FAMILIES!!!

Magazine Subscription Fund Raising

Go to www.QSP.com. Our ID # is 425900186. 

Click "Shop Now", and then click "View All Categories".

• Buy or renew your magazine subscriptions; also CD’s & books
• 90% off newsstand prices
• 100% satisfaction money-back guarantee
• Share with your family, friends, and co-workers
• All proceeds earned will be used for projects to benefit the Corp of Cadets

Questions? Please email Brenda Beal at <bgbeal AT verizon.net>   

Thank you for your support!

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