2016 FOUNDER'S WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
AFASW 2016 Founders Day Dinner
Time: Saturday, 23 April 2016, Cocktails @1800, Dinner 1900-2100
Place: Maggiano's Little Italy, Tyson's Galleria, 2001 International Drive, McLean, VA 22102
Cost: $55 for members, $65 for members
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Guest Speaker
General (R) Ralph E, “Ed” Eberhart, class of 1968, 2010 recipient of the USAFA AOG Distinguished Graduate Award.
General Eberhart retired as Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo.
The general has also served as Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, Commander, Air Combat Command, Commander, Air Force Space Command, and as Commander in Chief, U.S. Space Command.
General Eberhart has commanded a flight, squadron, wing, numbered air force and two major commands, as well as one sub-unified command, two unified commands and one bi-national command. A command pilot, General Eberhart has logged more than 5,000 hours, primarily in fighter and trainer aircraft, including 300 combat missions as a forward air controller in Vietnam.
General Eberhart is currently Chairman and President of Armed Forces Benefit Association (AFBA).
6th Annual USAFA Founder's Day Golf Tournament
Time: Sunday, 24 April 2016 1400 shotgun start
Place: Joint Base Andrews South Course
Cost: $275 to sponsor a hole; $140 for individual entry
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For the benefit of the USAFA Endowment
Open to all Graduates and Friends of the Academy
1400 hrs shotgun start
Scramble format--Captain's Choice
BBQ buffet to follow
If you or your organization wishes to sponsor a hole, go to PayPal link below
Sponsor a hole – $275 donation
Includes one tee time in the tournament
Individual Entry Fee – $140/person
Questions: Contact Col (R) Terry Weimer @ 703.509.9776 - teweimer@gmail.com
Joint Base Andrews Courses: http://www.aafbgc.com/ (301) 736-4887
Past Events
AFASW Annual Membership Meeting!
Washington, D.C. UPDATE--postponed due to inclement weather
Time: Weds, 9 March 2016, 1830 - 2100 (not 8 Feb as previously announced)
Place: Air Force Association Building, 1501 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22209
The Air Force Academy Society of Washington DC will conduct its annual membership meeting on 9 March 2016 at the AFA building in Arlington, details below.
We are still taking volunteers for the board of directors for the society. Please sent let Terry Weimer, the current AFASW president know at teweimer@gmail.com that you would like to be considered for the board of directors. Election of a new board of directors will be the primary agenda item.
It is important that your dues are paid up so that your membership is current as only current members are allowed to vote for the board of directors candidates. If you wish to become current, please visit our membership tab at http://afasw.org/membership-1/
Light dinner fare will be available for which we are asking $10 per person.
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USAFA 2015 Football Game Schedule
Come out and watch any USAFA Football game at our "local USAFA bar", The Front Page
4201 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22230 (its located behind the Ballston Metro Station)
(703) 248-9990
Who: All grads, families, and friends are welcomed!
Sat, Oct 3, 1530 EST Navy...Sink the Squids! (@Annapolis)
Sat, Oct 10, TBA Wyoming
Sat, Oct 17, 1530 EST Colorado State
Sat, Oct 24, TBA Fresno State
Sat, Oct 31, 2330 EST Hawaii.....hmmm, maybe too late
Sat, Nov 7, TBA Army....Punt the Grunts! (@Colorado Springs)
Sat, Nov 14, TBA Utah State
Fri, Nov 20, 2130 EST Boise State
Sat, Nov 28, TBA New Mexico
Sat, Dec 5, 1930 EST Mountain West Conference Championship Game.....you know we'll make it!