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USCGA Parents Association of New England

News for Spring 2010 (Updated June 14, 2010):

*** Upcoming Events ***

---MARK your Calendars!!---

Reporting-In Day will be Here Soon:

June 27-28, 2010: R-Day is when your new swabs get their first taste of cadet life and it's a don't-miss event for excited and anxious parents.  Please consider volunteering for the picnic lunch, or at the Chapter table. For picnic volunteers, please contact Tim VanCleef at <tim.vancleef AT comcast.net>. For the table volunteers please contact Brenda Beal at <bgbeal AT verizon.net>.

New England Chapter's Annual Family Summer Picnic:

SAVE THE DATE: Sunday July 18, 2010; 11am-3pm
Coast Guard Academy Parents Assoc of New England annual family summer picnic to be held at the Hull Lifesaving Museum, birthplace of the US Coast Guard!  Details to follow.

***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 ***

2010-2011 Chapter Events:

What we did in 2009 was all fun for us and helpful to our cadets:

• DONE: December 26, 2009 - Holly Ball at the Seaport Boston;

• DONE: May 2 - Hail & Farewell Luncheon;

• June 28 - Reporting-In day Picnic. Contact Tim VanCleef for picnic details <tim.vancleef AT comcast.net>;

• July 18 - New England annual family summer picnic to be held at the Hull Lifesaving Museum;

• October 8-10 - Parents' Weekend;

• MUCH MORE to COME!

Hail and Farewell was another great time:

Many thanks to the New England Chapter members who donated their time and culinary talents to the Hail and Farewell luncheon! We couldn't have done it without you! Over 100 people attended the event honoring the incoming swabs of the class of 2014, a CGA scholar of the class of 2015, and our graduating firsties!
A big thank you to Alumni Mom Joan Schofield for her beautiful handmade nametags, to Julie Jefferson for the printing of the firstie billet cards, and most especially to our secretary Elaine Buckley for organizing this wonderful event!
Enjoy the Pictures!

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.

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.

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.

January 2010 Newsletter:

Click here to download our newsletter for January 2010.

Previous Newsletters:

July 2009.

Summer 2008.

June 2008.

*** Reminders ***

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!

Join the New England Parents Chapter of the Coast Guard Academy Parents Association

Join the team! Joining your local parents chapter is a great way to keep up on what is going on at the Academy, as well as being part of a team working to support our cadets and their families.

**NEW MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FOR 2010-2011** The Parents Association exists to support the Corps of Cadets, the Coast Guard Academy and the parents of all cadets. Parents Association Membership includes chapter affiliation with the chapter of your choice, Message List access, and the Parents Association Newsletter three times a year for the time your son/daughter is a cadet. Your Parents Association membership also entitles you to a 1-year Associate Membership with the Alumni Association, with renewal opportunities. This associate membership includes receipt of the bi-monthly Alumni magazine, The Bulletin; the monthly alumni e-Newsletter, discounted rates at area hotels, and notification of Coast Guard events in your area.

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