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News for July 2008:

(Download the June, 2008 Newsletter)

*** Upcoming Events ***

---MARK your Calendars!!---

Reporting-In Day; June 30th; AND Reporting-In Day PICNIC!!!:

We are now gearing up for the annual Reporting-In (RI) Day picnic on June 30th, coordinated by members Tim Van Cleef (’07 & ’10), and Fred & Nancy Haddad (‘07).  How is it possible that a year has passed so quickly?  Be sure not to miss this fun event.  RI-Day picnic and the Parents Day box lunch are core fundraisers by our chapter.  If you’d like to join the fun on June 30th by helping at the lunch or at the chapter table, send an email to us at cga_newengland AT yahoo.com.  With great admiration, we acknowledge the culinary and logistical skills of the folks at Aramark and the organizational perseverance of our parent liaison LCDR Kathy Felger.

Picnic Meeting & Chapter Elections - July 20, 2008:

Plans are underway for a July 20th Chapter picnic meeting, to be held at the Hull ( MA) Lifesaving Museum ( birth of the US Rescue Service ) with tours of the Allerton CG Station. More details to follow. Planning for Parents Weekend and the Holly Ball, as well as coordinating October treat bags and other fundraising ideas will get underway -- with your help -- at this meeting.

Chapter elections for 2008/2009 - July 20, 2008:

Chapter elections for 2008/2009 will also be held at the July 20th picnic meeting. If you are interested in serving as an officer or want to nominate a candidate, please contact Julie Jefferson or Barbara McGovern at cga_newengland AT yahoo.com.

2008 Chapter Events:

Please note the 2008 chapter events for your participation (most dates are to be determined):

• January 27 – Chapter Meeting and Prospective-Cadet Luncheon;

• February - potential Valentines fundraiser - to be discussed;

• March - Chapter meeting - regular chapter business plus planning for Hail and Farewell luncheon, assignment of tasks. Perhaps we’ll host a Cadet Pancake Breakfast!!!;

• May 4 - Hail and Farewell Luncheon hosted by NE Chapter for incoming class and graduating class cadets from New England;

• June 30 - Reporting-In Day - Chapter hosts barbecue lunch and sells fundraising items and conducts meeting;

• July/August - NE Chapter picnic meeting - annual elections and 2008/2009 planning;

• October - Parents Weekend - Chapter hosts box lunch and sells fundraising items, conducts meeting.  Halloween treat bags ordered at Parents Weekend will be distributed later in the month;

• December - Cookie Exchange with Capt. Paul Foye Chapter, NE Chapter conducts meeting.

*** Recent Events ***

June 2008 Newsletter:

Click here to download our newsletter for June 2008.

Current Chapter Officers:

The NE Chapter held meetings in December to elect new officers and again in January to plan activities for the remainder of their 2007/2008 terms. Barbara McGovern (’08) and Julie Jefferson ('10) are sharing the job of President.  Jeannette and Greg Watka ('12) serve as co-Vice Presidents.  Terry Gustus (’09) is our Secretary.  Jean Wojcik (‘09) and Brenda Beal (’11) are serving as co-Treasurers.  New terms will begin in late June, with Barbara resigning.  If anyone is interested in serving next year, please let us know by email to cga_newengland AT yahoo.com.

• Julie Jefferson (jjeffer845 AT aol.com) and Barbara McGovern (barbara_mcgovern AT yahoo.com), Co-Presidents

• Jeannette and Greg Watka (jfwatka AT yahoo.com), Co-Vice Presidents

• Jean Wojcik (kiwiwoj AT yahoo.com) and Brenda Beal (bgbeal AT verizon.net), Co-Treasurers

• Terry Gustus (terrygustus AT yahoo.com), Secretary

We thank our first class parents Barbara McGovern and Donna McElroy for their ceaseless energy in support of the Chapter and in mentoring our new officers.

Prospective Candidate Luncheon:

On January 27th, the Connecticut and New England chapters hosted a luncheon for prospective New England cadets.  The Academy Admissions office was instrumental in coordinating their attendance, with the intent to provide candidates with direct connections to the Coast Guard Academy community.  First class cadet Alanna McGovern and fourth class cadet John Beal successfully recruited many cadets to participate, with some receiving community service credits for doing so.  Many thanks go to Sue Fage and the Alumni Association for the use of the beautiful Alumni Center.

*** Reminders ***

Membership Renewal:

“One year member” memberships expire in September. We hope you will extend your membership for at least another year by forwarding your dues and membership form to Jean Wojcik, Treasurer. Membership Form.

Order Your 2008 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 2008. PLACE YOUR ORDER USING THIS FORM and send to Bill Armstrong.

Magazine Fundraiser:

Our QSP Magazine Fundraiser was promoted during Report In day and hopefully we will see an increase of orders over the next few months. To date we have $430 raise from magazine orders. The chapter earns 40% of sales. Visit www.QSP.com and log in: ID #425900186, click Register Now, then click Shop Now, View All Categories. Questions? Please contact Jean Wojcik (Chairman) at kiwiwoj AT yahoo.com.

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 next year and help by participating and planning events!

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!!!

Respectfully submitted,

Barbara McGovern, Acting NE Chapter President

<barbara_mcgovern AT yahoo.com>

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 Jean Wojcik at <kiwiwoj AT yahoo.com>   

Thank you for your support!

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