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 80 member families and would love to have you.

On this July 4th weekend we celebrate our Nation's history of freedom and thank all those who are serving now, have served and those who died in the service of our country.

Class of 2013 Information

NIPC member Joe Budzyn wanted to remind everyone of the outstanding Basic Cadets that in-processed on June 25, 2009.  For information on those Basics, the Academy Website has stats posted on their website.  Read it and be proud of the Class of 2013 and those that have volunteered to serve their country in this time of war.

DOOLIE DAY PICNIC

& JULY BOARD MEETING, JULY 12th

On Sunday, July 12th the NIPC will be having two events.  The first will be the first Board meeting for the 2009 year at 12pm followed by the Doolie Picnic at 1pm.

Invitations have been sent for the Picnic and you should have received them by now.  For you convenience, you can print the Invitation and Reservation form here and send it it.  There is a map to Lanphear's home below.  Additionally, there are Directions from Bruce & Teri that will save you time if you are coming up from I-88.  We took the "long" way to their home and the "short cut" on the way home and there was quite a difference.

The Board meeting will be to cover the the preliminary schedule for 2009 and the firming up of the Class reps and other responsibilities.

Hope to see everyone there.  Last year was a great turnout and it was so beneficial for all those who attended.  The Lanphear's have the perfect location and facilities.  A huge yard (acres) with plenty of parking and space to have a great time.  To see what this event will be like review last year's event on the website under Meeting Recap / Pictures for 2008.

This year we have invited the ALO's to attend if they wish.  The purpose is to let them get a feel of what the Cadets are going through.  Last year there were several Basic Cadet situations during Beast-1 that the ALO's might have been interested in learning about.  By the way, the Illinois ALO's have their own website now, and they are building a good knowledge base for applicants and their famlies.

ANNUAL MEMBER PICNIC AUGUST 15th

AT THE ILLINOIS AVIATION MUSEUM AT BOLINGBROOK

On Saturday, August 15, the NIPC will be having its annual Member picnic.  This year we'll be enjoying the atmosphere of an aviation theme.  We'll be hosted by the Illinois Aviation Museum at Bolingbrook.  The museum is in a remodeled hangar and will have several retired military aircraft for us to enjoy, both inside and outside.  The other benefit is that with this facility we'll be able to do this without worry of bad weather.  The show will go on.

More details to come, but please place this on your calendar.  The Museum staff is anxious to provide us, the parents of present and future Air Force officers, with a facility to celebrate and enjoy this event.

Appointee Dinner, June 7, 2009

The reception started at 5pm but the ALO's were there beforehand and the guest Cadets were there at 4:30pm to prepare for the presentation of the colors.  Erin McCormick, Christopher Prochnow, Brendan Lanphear and Joel Primm were the Cadet speakers.  The NIPC also had a display for the Appointees and their parents to enjoy.  The packages with the club information was given to all.

Greeting those attending was Nolan Adams, some of Lt. Col. Herb Adams and Maj. Anna Adams.  He did an outstanding job.  As you can see on the left Nolan is doing an excellent job matching dad's posture. On the right are some guests looking over the NIPC table.

During the reception those in attendance mingled and began answering questions and building relationships.

The registration table was voluntarily staffed by Deanne Prochnow.  As soon as she arrived she saw the need and addressed it.  Thank you very much.

During the reception time the ALO's were showing a video on USAFA.  Provided quite a background for those attending.  On the right is Theresa Murphy who spent time at the NIPC table assisting the Appointees and their families.

Lt. Col Richard Jenkins greeted everyone and congratulated the Appointees on their accomplishments to date.  The appointees gathered for a group picture at the direction of Lt. Col. Jenkins.

Please browse the pictures:

USAFA OUTSTANDING

SQUAD AWARDS

Barbara Gutierrez, USAFA's Parents Club Parent's Liaison, forwarded the following Squad award winners for this current year:

AWARD:                                    WINNER:

Outstanding Squadron                  CS-03

Outstanding Group                       CG-01

Academic Achievement                CS-03

Drill & Ceremonies                       CS-22

Leadership & Scholarship             CS-10

Military Proficiency                       CS-22

Athletic Excellence                        CS-30

Core Values                                 CS-31

Intercollegiate Athletics                 CS-30

Intramural Athletics                       CS-08

PARENTS, CADETS AND ALUM

The Cadet profiles are there to share updated information and news.  Please send your Cadets Squad info and pics.  Send in a write-up including interesting information.  Doesn't have to be USAFA related.  Oh yes, Cadets, if you are reading this you can do the same thing.  Send in the pics and info.

It is a great way for all the Illinois Cadets to know who are fellow fellow Illinois cadets; other than the Bears, Cubs, Sox, Bulls, Blackhawks, Wolves and Fire fans !!

Also, continue to send pics and information of your Basic to gprimm@comcast.net

George G. Primm