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CFA
GOALS:
Since its
inception in 1993, The Citadel Family Association
(CFA) has been dedicated to three main goals:
* To provide information to, and support for, the
families of current cadets;
* To provide families with a forum for discussion
of common interests; and
* To support college initiatives.
CFA BENEFITS:
* The "Nice
To Have List" of extras to send with incoming
freshmen (in addition to the college's official
list).
* Cadet company representatives
who can be a liaison for other cadet parents each
year.
* All In The Family
(sponsored by the South
Carolina Federal Credit Union), a quarterly newsletter
sent to all cadet parents.
 EXTERNAL
AFFAIRS - FACEBOOK:
The Citadel's Office of
External Affairs now has a facebook presence, offering
parents the opportunity to see campus photos and videos:
External
Affairs Facebook Page Link
CFA BOARD MEETING MINUTES:
To keep
CFA Volunteers up to date, the CFA Board will now
be archiving board meeting minutes:
(minutes in PDF document
format)
COMING
CFA ACTIVITIES:
* Parent's
Weekend - Click here for a link to the weekend schedule:
*Parents'
Weekend Schedule
*CFA
representatives participate in each Pre-Knob
Overnight Program by answering questions of prospective
cadet parents.
* The CFA assists in the recruitment and retention
of cadets by working closely with The
Citadel Volunteers (CVs) all over the United States.
* Each year, the CFA hold an Annual Meeting open to
all cadet parents/guardians to conducts the business
of the organization. Also, key college decision-makers
are often invited to address parents.
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CFA
FALL NEWSLETTER:
*
CFA Newsletter Link (pdf).
Click to the above link to read the latest
CFA newsletter, with special articles including:
*Parents' Weekend information
*Game Time!
*Matriculation Roundup
*Matriculation Day Photos!
Special thanks to David White,
our incredible outgoing Newsletter editor. David's
contribution to the Citadel Family Association over
the past few years has been enormous!!
THANK
YOU DAVID!!
CADET
MSGT RILEY, CLASS OF 2010:
Last year, the
Riley family and The Citadel community lost one of
their own - a Cadet that was cherished by his classmates
and who made The Citadel a better place. His legacy
continues in the hearts and minds of his family, classmates,
and The Citadel Family Assocation.
Please read Mrs. Riley's letter to the
Youngrens (CFA past chairmen), the Citadel Family
Association, and the greater Citadel community. Riley
Letter
MATRICULATION
DAY SUCCESS:
On Saturday,
15 August 2009, 721 freshmen reported to The Citadel
to begin their Citadel experience. Families nervously
watched their children check into each of the five
barracks with sadness and pride.
In keeping with this tradition, The
Citadel Family Association's "blue shirts"
were present and accounted for, providing comfort,
friendship, and support during the difficult transition.
Many thanks to our wonderful volunteers for making
this important day a true success. Read Major General
Rosa's letter to the CFA here: General's
Letter (pdf)
Here is a thank you letter from our
fantastic CFA Chairman team, James and Mary Game:
Game's Letter
CITADEL
HEROES :
Started in 2007, the Citadel
Heroes program was created to send Citadel cadets
serving on the front lines with our Armed Services
care packages to let them know that their service
is appreciated and that they remain in our prayers.
The initial response
to the program brought with it an overwhelming outpouring
of support from our CFA families and Citadel
Cadets. This mission was given the designation of
Citadel Heroes. This is how the Citadel Heroes enterprise
was born... (link for more)
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