What a great turnout this past weekend at the Garage Burgers and Beer, as we cheered the Falcons to victory over Army! It was a thrilling game, as it could have gone either way in the last minute. Lance '93 commented that it was odd how the Army was doing an effective air attack (lots of passing yards), but the Air Force pulled off the ground attack, with just a few yards in the books for pass receptions. Attendance was great! I think we had about 35 attending. If you missed it, you missed out! We were joined by a couple of Army grads, including Dennis Hines, the president of the local USMA organization. My long time friend Angel Gonzalez ('86) from DFW joined in as well, he was in OKC by chance on a layover; he's a captain for American Airlines.
More photos and story at https://www.centralok.usafachapters.org/news-and-photos.html Upcoming events: - Monthly lunch for grad members, Nov 21, same place as last time (All American Diner, 212 S Air Depot Blvd, Midwest City): socialize, plus a bit of Chapter business discussion, and great food. Ron Murray '65 will provide some remarks as our guest speaker. - Thanksgiving: opportunities to volunteer on base to help with the Airmen Thanksgiving Dinner. Contact us for details if you have time to help, Nov 27-28. - Cadet Military Ball, Dec 29, OKC Country Club: We are invited! Won't that bring back memories? I'm pretty sure my wife and I will attend, and several more from our Chapter are planning to go. Let us know if you are going and sign up here: http://www.okallacademiesball.com Know you guys like to party! - Wreaths across America: THERE ARE MULTIPLE OKLAHOMA SITES PARTICIPATING IN THIS NATIONWIDE EVENT - DEC. 14, 2019. VOLUNTEERS CAN PARTICIPATE IN LAYING OF WREATHS AND CEREMONIES. DETAILS AT https://www.centralok.usafachapters.org/wreaths-across-america.html bottom of page..... - We are in the process of deciding whether to establish an official status as a non-profit, non-taxable entity in the state of OK and applying to the IRS for non-taxable status as an IRS 401(c)19 non-profit organization. Treasurer Jeff Wagner ('86) and vice president Matt Waldron '69 have spent many hours together working this issue in the last month. Ron Murray ('65) offered help and encouragement. In closing, I'd like to get these updates out sooner following a gathering such as we had last weekend, while it's still fresh, and we'll try to do that. It really is a thrill to be associated with you highly-accomplished and thriving individuals! Look at what we've accomplished in the short 6 months since we first got together, just last April! I'll take a little credit for the initiative, but this Chapter is taking off due to the effort of a lot of MVPs, definitely a team effort! I'm really proud of being part of this team! One last thing, I'm typing this this morning with one hand, because I'm stuck...Literally stuck, with a needle in my left arm, making a donation at the OK Blood Institute. Guys, if you can donate, it's a good thing to do. If you are a pilot or hang out with pilots: Flights for Life, Inc. is a group of volunteer pilots who support Oklahoma Blood Institute, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, in efforts to deliver life-saving blood products to patients in need throughout Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas. Visit flightsforlife.org for more information. We're not planning any more watch parties as a chapter this year, but that shouldn't stop you from getting together on your own! If you do, send us a few pix? So, we can brag on you on the Chapter website! If the Academy gets a bowl bid we may organize a watch party for that. Go Air Force! Chris Havenridge USAFA '84 President, Central Oklahoma Chapter of the United States Air Force Academy Association of Graduates
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AuthorThe author graduated from USAFA in 1984, served as a tactical airlift navigator until 1996. He is currently a systems engineer at Boeing in OKC, on military aircraft programs. Archives
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