In acknowledgement of the many contributions to the military and civilian community of the Colorado Springs area, the officers of the Lance P. Sijan Chapter were invited as guests to the 2015 Tri-Command Holiday Reception. The event was hosted by Admiral and Mrs. William E. Gortney, General and Mrs. John E. Hyten and Lieutenant General…
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Awards and Scholarships Update Click here to find out about recent recipients of AFA scholarships and to learn more about other AFA grants and awards.
Sent on Behalf of Dick Bundy, Vice Chairman of the Board for Aerospace Education Region, State and Chapter Presidents: This is a final “Call for Action” for field participation this school year in the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) STEM program adopted by AFA as the VISIONS program replacement providing educational outreach for AFA units. It…
Welcome Chapter President Don Kidd, opened the meeting at 4:30 p.m. The meeting was held at the Lockheed Martin offices located at Space Center Drive. A list of attendees is included at the bottom of the minutes. President’s Comments (Don Kidd) Community Partners and Volunteer Reception Vice President for Community Partners, Jeri Andrews, will plan…
Welcome President Don Kidd opened the meeting at 4:30 pm. The meeting was held at the Lockheed Martin offices located at Space Center Drive. A list of attendees is included at the bottom of these minutes. President’s Comments (Don Kidd) General Bernard A. Schriever Memorial Essay Contest Roy Griggs provided an update on contest activities.…
First, let me thank those who have represented the Air Force Association so marvelously over this past year. I’m not going to try to list everyone because I know someone will be left out, but so many of you have done so much to spread the word that it’s hard to express my thanks adequately. One who is…
Combined Federal Campaign As our Chapter was recently approved as an electable charity for the upcoming Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), meeting attendees discussed upcoming CFC events at local Air Force Bases at which information can be provided about the Air Force Association and our Chapter. Volunteers are needed to prepare marketing material and staff tables…
Chapter of the Year Discussions regarding the Chapter’s selection as the National Chapter of the Year ensued. The Chapter will receive the award at the upcoming AFA National Convention. Our Chapter was selected from over 200 AFA Chapters. We were also selected for Best Communications Chapter. Fox 21 recently covered the Chapter’s selection and the…
General Background The Lance P. Sijan Chapter of the Air Force Association organizes and hosts the Air Force Ball each year to provide a wonderful social event for the Air Force community of the Front Range. The theme for the 2016 Ball is “The Air Force and Colorado – A Long and Great Partnership”…
Sijan Chapter Members, Here’s a good opportunity to demonstrate our partnership to the AUSA and the Pikes Peak Defense Consortium. We are sharing with you the announcement for the Pikes Peak Chapter – Association of the United States Army (PPC-AUSA) First Annual Turkey Shoot on 3 and 4 Oct 2015. As we close in on…