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EVENTS

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Summer Picnic & Auction
Sunday in August 
Mark you calendars for August 14, 2022 in Fond du Lac. More info on our News page.


Join us for this WAFAPA tradition in Fond du Lac at the beautiful Lakeside Park Pavilion on the shores of Lake Winnebago. 
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  • —Silent and Voice Auction (only fundraiser of the year)  
  • —Potluck Meal and Cookout
  • —Doolie Bag Assembly 
  • —Summer Meeting & Parent Introductions


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Parents Weekend Falcon Club Dinner
Friday Night of Labor Day Weekend 
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Wisconsin is fortunate to have a long-standing tradition of reserving the Falcoln Club (the officer's club at the U.S. Air Force Academy) in Colorado Springs for a sit-down dinner on Friday night of Parents Weekend.
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  • —Cadets, family members and guests welcome
  • —Cocktail hour and buffet dinner
  • —Guest speaker (typically senior leadership at USAFA)
  • —Gifts and surprises for all cadets who attend!​​
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Fall Meeting & Football Watch Party 
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October Saturday

WAFAPA's fall meeting is all about football fun!  Often, we team up with another service academy's Wisconsin parent group (we're looking at you West Point and Navy parents!) for a good-natured watch party with lots of Falcon Pride.  Go Air Force!
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All Academies Ball
​Weekend after Christmas


Mark you calendars now for this outstanding annual tradition.
This is the one time when Wisconsin families from all five service academies gather together for an elegant evening. 
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​—Formal evening event rich with military traditions
  • —WAFAPA hosts every 3 years (hosting duties rotate between West Point, Navy, & Air Force parents' clubs) 
  • —Cadets and Midshipmen wear mess dress  
  • —Show appreciation for these soon-to-be Second Lieutenants


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Dark Ages Care Packages
​February Saturday
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The period between winter and spring break is known as the "Dark Ages" and can be a tough time for cadets dealing with short days, winter weather and a long-stretch of tough classes. WAFAPA lifts their spirits with a care package from home. Assembly happens during our winter meeting.​


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Wisconsin Night at USAFA
​February/March Cadet Event in Colorado Springs  
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The most recent addition to our event line-up is probably the most anticipated by cadets. USAFA has a tradition of "State Nights" where parent clubs throw a party that is all about state pride and giving cadets a taste of home. Our past Wisconsin Nights featured a visit from Charlie Berens (creator of The Manitowoc Minute), cream puff eating contests, corn hole and of course lots of  CHEESE and cheeseheads!
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Annual Spring Meeting & Graduation Gifts
April or May Weekend Event
WAFAPA "Spring" Meeting on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 1:00 p.m., Vette Theater on the EAA campus in Oshkosh. Get your tickets today for this very special screening of the Sijan film with special guest. Details on the News Page.
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Our annual meeting in the spring is a time to celebrate our Firstie parents, elect new club officers and participate in a fun group activity.  Past spring meetings have ranged from touring air bases in Wisconsin to a WAFAPA family feud at Game Show Battle Room! We also present the graduation gift of gorgeous hand-crafted wooden boxes to our Firstie families.
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(Pro-tip: This gift alone pays for your lifetime WAFAPA membership.)





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New Appointee Orientation
May Saturday
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Please See News Page for Details about Class of 2026 Orientation on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the Post 91 Legion Hall in Oconomowoc - 130 West Wisconsin Avenue. 
  • We are honored to meet with new appointees, preppies and their families in the weeks before they embark on their Air Force Academy journey. We present valuable information to students who have accepted their appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy or one of its preparatory schools.  

  • —Inside tips to prepare for Basic Training at the Air Force Academy
  • —Extensive Q & A with parents and current cadets 
  • —Small group break-out sessions for cadets and appointees only (no parents!) 
  • —Attendees receive graduation yard sign to show Air Force pride!




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