Southeast Texas US
Air Force Academy
The Southeast Texas US Air Force Parent’s Association is a private
organization composed of parents of USAFA Cadets from the Greater Houston
area. The purpose of the association is
to unite parents of Cadets together to provide news and support during the time
their son or daughter is away from home attending the Academy. Membership is open to all greater
This website is not affiliated with
or endorsed by the
This content in no way reflects the
opinions, standards, or policies of the
2007-2008 Parents Club Officers
President – Steve and Brenda Vorhies
Administrative VP – Emily and Wes Ritter
Communications VP – Karen and Richard Long
Secretary – Celeste Brooks
Treasurer - Keith Brice
WebMaster-Frank Buehner
Class Representatives
2009 - Steve and Brenda Vorhies
2010 - Stephen Heptig
2011 - Jeff and Paula Tasin
Officer Information 2007-2008
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Steve and Brenda Vorhies |
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| Communications | Karen and Richard Long | Communication07@SETXAFASPA.org | |
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Emily & Wes Writter |
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Webmaster |
Frank Buehner |
713-937-0156 |
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Secretary |
Celeste Brooks |
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Treasurer |
Keith Brice |
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Questions:
Newsletter Information:
Parent Club Liaison Officer
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Col. Gary Morgan |
832-876-4225 |
Committee Representatives
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Laura Parker |
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Birthday Cards |
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Friday, December 26, 2008 6pm until midnight
What: The 23rd Annual Joint Military Service Academies Ball hosted by the Southeast Texas Air Force Academy Parents Association
Who: The Houston area Service Academy Cadets and Midshipmen and their families and friends
When: Friday, December 26, 2008 6pm until midnight
Where: The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel/ 1601 Lake Robbins Drive/The Woodlands, TX 77380 Phone: 281-367-9797. The Woodlands Marriott is offering a special rate for the Joint Military Service Academies Ball of (Coming Soon), compared with the usual fee of at least $129 per night rate. Call the Marriott and ask for the "Joint Military Rate" when making your reservation.
Why: To honor the commitment of our Cadets and Midshipmen who are currently in training to become military officers of tomorrow
Link to Marriott Waterway Webpage
Help us with Donations: This ball costs $90,000; all from sponsors, donations and fundraisers.
Download Sponsorship Letter in MS Word for Editing
Laser Graphics Fundraiser click here
Maps to Convention Center/Hotel
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Fun and Friends! Rituals and Relaxation! Dancing and Dining!
Upcoming…more information about how to reserve your table, what are some of the prizes, and more fun happenings.
How you can help?
Please Donate: Can you donate a Military Ball prize? Or solicit donations? Or be a sponsor? By contributing, we can encourage these fine young men and women as they prepare to serve their country. And you can show them how Houston recognizes their dedication to their country.
Please volunteer to help with the Military Ball Preparations
Volunteers are always wanted and appreciated! You are needed to make this a special evening for all the military school cadets and midshipmen. With the responsibility of the Joint Military Service Academies Ball falling to the USAFA parents this year, we want to make this fabulous beyond expectations. But it is possible only with you.
We need helping hands and great ideas during the year and on the day of the Military Ball. Please take a moment and see where you can make the difference. Contact the committee head of your choice.
Save the Date!
Please join the Southeast Texas U.S. Air Force Academy Parents’ Association for its Spring Meeting. A Chicken Marsala lunch will be served promptly. Cost is $11:00 per person. Reservation are required by May 1st. Contact Emily Ritter at 281-395-4741 or writter@consolidated.net This event is packed with information and presentations that will interest you.
We will honor the parents of graduating 1st degrees, meet the parents of the new 2012 appointees, review the success of the charity golf tournament and present new plans, dates, locations and events that you will not want to miss! This is the special 2007 parent's send-off.
The next meeting will be at the Event Center. Steve and Carmen Collins who own the Event Center have hosted a years worth of meetings. This is a wonderful venue for parties and weddings with two separate party rooms. Please call Steve for your next event at 713-742-5800. The Center is located at 5800 Airline Dr., Houston, TX 77076.
Please join the
Southeast Texas U.S. Air Force Academy
Parents' Association
on
Sunday, May 4th, 2008
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One O'clock in the Afternoon
at the
Pavilion Royal Event Center
5800 Airline Drive
Houston, Texas
Maps (Click image to enlarge and print)
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Unique Laser Inscribed Glass and Wood Items.
They can be personal mementos, gifts, and collectibles.
Click Image to go to Collection and order information (Adobe PDF)
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USAF ACADEMY The official Academy website |
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Wings of Honor An unprecedented film project of life at the US Air Force Academy ( New) |
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ZOOMI E NEWS From the Association of Graduates and aimed at interesting happenings at the Academy |
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Traditions of Cadet Wings A Long list of cadet traditions, terminology, and lore |
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SE Texas ALO-Includes information on how to earn acceptance to the USAFA |
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Flight of Excellence A New Book ( From the Association of Graduates, (available now) detailing life at the United States Air Force Academy. Flight of Excellence will chronicle the story of a year in the life at the United States Air Force Academy. From in-processing, basic training, doolie life, to third class, graduation and onto a career, this publication will record the rich texture of 50 years of cadet life through special stories and vignettes of Academy graduates. Flight of Excellence will demonstrate how different classes dealt with and overcame Academy challenges, while consistently living by and reflecting the four pillars and the commitment to excellence. |
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Last revised: Date
5/3/2008