Welcome to the website for

the Northern Illinois Parents Club!

Having a cadet at the Academy is challenging for the Cadets and their families.  This club is dedicated to the support of our Cadets and their families.  Anyone residing in Northern Illinois with a Cadet candidate, Cadet or graduate of the United States Air Force Academy is eligible for membership in the USAFA Northern Illinois Parents Club.  We have 52 member families and would love to have you.

CURRENT INFORMATION CENTER

This time of year much information is sent from USAFA regarding the many events, functions, Cadet travel, etc.  Many of these emails are forwarded to the NIPC members but it is hard to pass them all.  To make it easier this information will be posted here so it is available 24/7.

All of the USAFA Fundraisers

Great NY Parents Club Fundraiser

Rando Cadet Humanitarian Fund

Air Force Academy Commercial

The New Academy Experience - A video

4-degree Year - A Video summary

100's Nite -  This is President's Day weekend and the Doolies destroy the rooms of the Firstie's. 

Recognition - A Video summary of what happens in March prior to being recognized as human again.

Winter Fun

Best Part of Waking Up

The United States Air Force Academy

Northern Illinois Parents Club

Cordially Invites

You and your Family to Attend the

 Class of 2016 Nominee Brunch

 On Sunday, February 19, 2012

at the

Itasca Country Club

400 East Orchard Street

Itasca, Illinois  60143

(630) 773-1800

11:00 - Registration

11:30

Presentation of Colors

Introduction of Nominees

Introduction of Admission Liaison Officers (ALO's)

NIPC Summer Picnic & General Meeting

Cantigny

On August 14th, at 12pm, the NIPC will be having its Summer Picnic and General Meeting at Cantigny in Wheaton.. What was inviting about having the Picnic/Meeting at Cantigny is the fact that the Mid America Air Force Band, out of the Scott Air Force Base in southern Illinois, will be performing at 3:00 outside the First Division Museum.  We have seen them play numerous times.  They are terrific.

Also, Cantigny is a great place to visit.  They have beautiful gardens, the McCormick mansion (A League of their Own was filmed there), a great military museum, and tanks for climbing on.  See more at www.cantigny.org.

We hope to see all of you there. As always, if any questions, please let us know.  Information on the Jazz ensemble is available here.

Sara & Elvin Harms

PARENTS WEEKEND

FOOTBALL TICKET INFORMATION

UPDATE:  Update on Football block for Parent's weekend.  The ticket office graciously opened up another block in section M21, same price.  The rest of us are in M22, so at least you all will be together.  There are an additional 40 tickets so go ahead and order using the same NIPC code.  Remember, don't put it off.  You have only until the 31st.

Hello NIPC Parents:

Many of you have been asking about Parents Weekend Football tickets.  Here's the scoop: because of the large number of block requests, USAFA set up TWO windows of opportunities to buy tickets.  We got the second window which means that we will be able to purchase block tickets online or by phone BEGINNING JULY 22 through JULY 31.  Our block is tentatively slotted to be in Section M22 which means Premium reserved $35 per ticket right above the 50 yard line.

The USAFA ticket office will be sending more information on July 18 with instructions on how to buy tickets - we will share that information as soon as it becomes available.  Our code for internet orders is NIPC.  It is imperative that to be in the NIPC block, you must order tickets by July 31.  General public ticket sales starts Aug.1.

If you prefer not to sit in the NIPC block, (we can't imagine why), you can purchase tickets now by calling 800-666-8723 or 719-472-1895, however you will not be located with our group.

So hold tight. As soon as we get the information on Monday we will get the information out to you. GO FALCONS!

Sara and Elvin Harms

GROUP TICKET PURCHASE INSTRUCTIONS

1).  Log onto www.GoAirForceFalcons.com/grouporders

2).  You will be redirected to the promotional code page

3).  Enter Promotional Code in box

4).  Purchase tickets for designated event

 

Promotional Code:  NIPC

 

Information:

- Promotion Code is case sensitive (all info needs to be upper case).

- All orders are subject to applicable charges.

- Your Group Ticket Window will be available up thru July 31 if available.

Join / Renew your 2011-2012

NIPC Membership

It is time to renew your membership. Along with great friendships and the parent support network, your $50 NIPC membership also provides a $20 gift card to your cadet for Christmas, Cookies and card delivered to your cadet on their birthday from Cadet Treats, Class gifts (particularly Firstie gifts) and Chicago Night at USAFA.

You have two ways to join / renew for NIPC membership:

• Link on the left "On-Line Registration & Payment" which also uses Paypal, or

• You can print the Registration Form and send it in with a check.  Please get your renewal in by September 1 so you can be included in the Membership Directory.

Doolie Day Picnic

Sunday, July 10, 2011

For the fourth year in a row, the Bruce & Terri Lanphear hosted the Doolie Day Out picnic.  This year, 2nd LT. Lanphear joined the group for the first time.  Also there was 3-degree Michelle Kuyper, who just finished her Doolie year and was there to answer any and all questions.  Prior to recapping the event, we must thank Lanphear's for the great weather; somehow they have been able to do this for the last few years.

The day started with early arrivals to help set-up for the event.  For all those who did, thank you so much.  The event started at 1pm with food at 2pm, so there was plenty of time to greet old friends, meet new friends and catch up on all the news.  Past President Tom Kashul was there to welcome members with open arms !!!  Yes, we are friendly group and the day was good.

It was a VERY hot day but the Lanphear's have a beautiful pool that afforded any who wanted to either swim or to cool off while enjoying the meeting.  As the pictures show, many members took advantage of the pool and it was so nice to see that the members were so comfortable with one another that enjoying the pool was not an issue; kinda like Air Force family.

After an hour or so of talking, the food was ready to eat and that was enjoyed.  The broiled and fried chicken, Italian beef, grilled Italian sausage (thanks Bruce), lasagna, garlic bread and all the side dishes brought by the members provided choices that satisfied all.  Then the 2015 cake was brought out to "top things" off.

Presidents Elvin & Sara Harms called the meeting together and began by having all the member families introduce themselves.  For those 2011 alum it was very sobering to realize that our four years are done and just how quickly it went (for us, not the cadets :)  ).  After the introductions the '15s shared their experiences with their phone calls.  Let's recap:  one male Doolie (who shall go unnamed) was talked for over 2 hours on the phone, which is more then he has talked the prior 4 years; several phone calls over the day and the sense from some parents that there are already changes in their children.  Then Elvin and Sara covered the 2011-2012 upcoming events:

• Annual Picnic, possibly at Cantigny in Wheaton in August to see see the Air Force Band play.

• Parents Weekend.

• Oct. 8th USAFA vs. Notre Dame football game.

• Fall meeting

• All Academy Ball

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Then the newest Fundraiser was discussed.  As parents go through their 4 years, they realize they have alot of memorable moments and items that they have and having a way to organize / remember these events presents an opportunity to help parents and raise funds.  The picture shows the memory book.  You'll notice that we have been authorized to use the USAFA logo; the NIPC is the only club to have that.

Enjoy looking at all the pictures !!

Class of 2015 Information Center

A very exciting, emotional, challenging, stressful and unbelievable week of events is about to take place.  Strap in for the ride.  This roller coaster ride will last for all 4 years and during that time you and your cadet will experience many ups & downs.  This is the nature of the beast...everything at the AFA can change at any given moment, for no apparent reason.  One thing that is consistent at the Academy is CHANGE.

This opportunity can be viewed in two ways.  First, the culmination of years of hard work, anticipation, diligence, and perseverance.  Your "Cadet" has reached a place that he/she has dreamed of for a long, long time.  Secondly, it is the beginning of a challenge matched by no other.

The coming weeks will be a hard; mixed with emotion and the realization that the son/daughter you are sending out to Colorado Springs, the Basic Cadet, will not be the same person you will see at Parent's Weekend. The Cadet that will hug you the next time you see him/her will be a confident, disciplined, young adult who has learned plenty and will look incredibly mature standing in front of you in their service dress.  Our thoughts are with you.

This section is for the benefit of the Class of 2015.  The coming year will go quickly and there will be much going on.  This database will continue to grow as information is received, organized and posted.

Class color:  Gold. The Class of 2015 is taking over for the Class of 2011, whose color was Gold.  There are four class colors, Red, Gold, Blue and Silver.

Parent Guide:  All the basic information you can use is contained in this information.

In-Processing/ Swearing-In.  The last Thursday of June.  If you are taking your Basic Cadet, here is information for that day.  Also here are some Tips that will help you through this day and the Swearing-In ceremony.

Knowledge Testing:  It is best if your Basic Cadet knows the attached prior to arriving.  It will make things much easier.  Know the 7 Responses.

Memory Book Information