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The following was forwarded by Joe Kurpiel, father of Captain Chris Kurpiel ('04) and Lieutenant Rob Kurpiel ('06).

This video appeared on the BYU Cougars web site on November 18, 2009 and in LaVell Edwards Stadium prior to the Air Force-BYU football game on November 21, 2009 at Provo, Utah.

USAF Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Gould showed this clip to the USAFA faculty, staff, and cadets. He told everyone that BYU ran it minutes before the kickoff at the game. He was clearly moved by it, as were all who watched it.

Call to Action

Discover why some of the richest people in the world are not millionaires — they are volunteers.

It's easy to make a buck. It's a lot tougher to make a difference.

— Tom Brokaw

If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in bed with a mosquito.

— Betty Reese

We all started these meetings at different places, at different times but for the same reasons - our kids.

Please help us to continue helping the future generations of families as their children make the choice to join the Long Blue Line.

If the South Eastern Pennsylvania Air Force Academy Parents Association made a difference for you - please pass it forward!

Board Positions open beginning April 2010:

• President: It shall be the duty of the President to:
  1. Preside at meetings. (Put together monthly agenda)
  2. Vote only in the case of a tie.
  3. Represent the organization. (Answer emails)
  4. Appoint Committee Chairpersons when needed subject to approval of the Executive Committee.
  5. Serve as an ex-officio member of all committees
  6. Perform such other duties as ordinarily pertain to this office
  7. Provide the United States Air Force Academy representative with updated organizational information and activities. (Forward emails to members from the Academy)
  8. Attend and or delegate another member to do so the annual Presidents Meeting at AFA on Wednesday and Thursday of Parents Weekend. (One of the most rewarding parts of this job - outside of being an active part of the membership. The Vice President is also welcome to attend.)
• Vice-President: It shall be the duty of the Vice-President to:
  1. Preside at the monthly meetings in the absence of the President.
  2. The Vice-President shall also assist President and other officers whenever necessary. (We can also redefine this to a Co-Presidency if two people would like it structured that way.)

Alumni and Current Members:

Committee Members needed for the All Academy Ball, December 26th, 2010. The Academy's take turns hosting this Ball. 2010 is the year for Air Force to host. Meetings are once a month. If it would help, I will volunteer to hold the meetings at my house each month to limit your driving.

We need a strong Air Force Academy presence on the committee, active fund raising and a strong showing at the actual ball. Please help us.

We would love to begin a tradition of an Alumnus Table (no kids necessary) at the Ball. What better way to reconnect with old friends for an evening of dinner and dancing.

Please contact me with any questions you might have: 215-997-1881 or MPKUCHAN@verizon.net

SEPAFAPA Mission

The South Eastern Pennsylvania Air Force Academy Parent's Association (SEPAFAPA) exists for the sole purpose of supporting Pennsylvania Air Force Academy (AFA) cadets and their families.

Support includes, but is not limited to, activities to educate new cadets and parents of candidates on the policies, procedures, activities, objectives and goals of the AFA; provide assistance to cadets; and, provide assistance to the AFA Liaison Officers by disseminating Academy information.

Benefits of SEPAFAPA Membership

• SEPAFAPA name tags: don’t attend Parent's Weekend without them!
• Discounts on fundraiser merchandise
• Appointee Picnic
• Goodie boxes mailed to your cadet for finals 2x per year
• Annual birthday card mailed to your cadet
• Access to Members Only section of club website
• Contact with direct AFA information
• Adopt a Basic program
• Parent to Parent program
• Support from other parents as a Cadet (active duty military) parent
• Graduation gift for your 2nd Lt
• Monthly meetings with GREAT FOOD!

SEPAFAPA Membership Application

• Membership Application (PDF)

Site Updates

• Spring 2010 Bus Schedule
• Fall 2009 Honor Roll (see Members Only section)
• Membership Application

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