The Lance P. Sijan Chapter started the first quarter of 2017 in a sprint with a vision of keeping the momentum going by involving more members. Our first membership event of the year was the Lunch and Learn at the Discovery Center. We sold out at 40 tickets. It was a treat to put names…
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2017 Air Force Ball A special moment for guests of the annual Air Force Ball at the Broadmoor each year is the announcement of the birth date of the most junior ranking airman from all of the surrounding Air Force units. This year Airman Basic Rachel Fox was recognized as the junior ranking airman with…
2016 General Bernard A. Schriever Memorial Essay Contest Results For the third highly successful year, the Lance P. Sijan Chapter of the Air Force Association, in concert with HQ Air Force Space Command, sponsored the General Bernard A. Schriever Memorial Essay Contest in the name and memory of this great Air Force pioneer. The purpose…
AFA Lance P. Sijan Chapter Meeting Agenda 13 February 2017 President’s Comments/Update (Kristen Christy) Present – Wounded Airman Benefit (WAB): Last year raised $2,500 – $3000; this year $6,000 Note: Casino Night—first night of Cyber Space Symposium; normally the first week-end in February. Tentative date for “2018” will be the first week in March which…
AFA Lance P. Sijan Chapter Meeting Agenda 10 January 2017 President’s Comments/Update (Kristen Christy) – Henry B went first with AF Ball update: — Sponsorship is 120% more than last year; doing well; Board needs to start registering; Martini Shot is entertainment; official photos are lined up; rehearsal on 22 Feb; — Gen…
Wounded Airman Benefit Casino Night The annual fundraiser for the Wounded Airman Program (WAP) hosted by the Sijan Chapter with a Casino Night at the Broadmoor Hotel came to national attention in a visit by Sijan Chapter President Kristen Christy to General Larry Spencer, National AFA President. The benefit garnered $6000.00, with all funds from door…
President’s Comments/Update (Kristen Christy) Wounded Airman Benefit—Kristen will co-chair with Bill (?) goals: make it a great event and memorable; change name to “wounded airman” (vice wounded warrior); want to raise $6K vs $3K; It’ll be a free event but asking for donations (Casino Night); broncos cheerleaders; looking for special guests (speaker hoping to get…
Chapter Members My final note to you, our Chapter membership, is both one of thanks and a request. Thank you for your support to the men and women who wear our Nation’s uniforms. Thank you for your support of our local Air Force installations, leadership and missions. And thank you for all you do to…
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By Philip Carter, 21st Space Wing Public Affairs / Published September 13, 2016 For the last 19 years, Air Force Space Command has honored a select group of individuals who had significant and lasting contributions to the development of space, missile programs and AFSPC. The annual Air Force Space & Missile Pioneer, Hall of Fame…