Summer Picnic & Auction

FIRST OR SECOND SUNDAY IN AUGUST
(Please see NEWS page for information on August 8, 2021 picnic and auction  from 11 am to 3 pm) 
Join us for this WAFAPA tradition in Fond du Lac at the beautiful Lakeside Park Pavilion on the shores of Lake Winnebago. 
  • ​Silent and Voice Auction (only fundraiser of the year)  
  • Potluck Meal and Cookout
  • ​Doolie Bag Assembly 
  • Summer Meeting & Parent Introductions

Parents Weekend Falcon Club Dinner

FRIDAY NIGHT OF LABOR DAY WEEKEND 
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. 
  • 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! 

Fall Meeting & Football Watch Party 

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!

 

All Academies Ball

SATURDAY 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. 
  • ​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 

Dark Ages Care Packages

FEBRUARY SATURDAY
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. 

Wisconsin Night at USAFA

February/March Cadet Event in Colorado Springs  
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!  

Annual Spring Meeting & Graduation Gifts

April or May Weekend Event
Please See News Page for Details about June 26, 2021 "Spring" Meeting (postponed due to pandemic)
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.
​(Pro-tip: This gift alone pays for your lifetime WAFAPA membership.)

New Appointee Orientation

May/June Saturday
Please See News Page for Details about May 15, 2021 Orientation in Milwaukee
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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