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President's
Memo
Greetings fellow
Zoomies,
I'm Kimani Jefferson '98, the new Badger Chapter AOG President. I
reside in Seymour, Wisconsin with my wife, Marcie, and two kids,
Helena and Pace.
If you are receiving this memo, it is presumed that you are 1) a
graduate, and 2) reside in Wisconsin. If either one of these
presumptions is untrue, please let me know and the correspondence will
cease.
This memo serves a few purposes: it is to explain who we are, what we
do, and to ask you for help (while having fun at the same time). If
that sounds like something you'd like to be a part of, please keep
reading; if not, I'm sorry for wasting your time.
The Badger Chapter is a relatively new organization. Our purpose is to
further the principles of USAFA through service to community,
country,and graduates of USAFA.
That is verbatim from the bylaws. How I look at it, though, is that we
are primarily a networking community that also furthers the principles
of the Academy. Those who have gone through the zoo have a unique
perspective and it is nice, from time to time, to associate with those
who share that perspective. And when I look back at my time there, I
don't miss the place as much as I miss the people I came of age with.
If this association gives me 1% of that same satisfaction, it will be
worth it.
So, what is coming up this year:
1) Our annual meeting at the Wisconsin Club in Milwaukee. As Shannon
Yenchesky wrote, this Club was formerly the Mitchell family's home. It
is rich in tradition and apropos for what we are about.
2) Quarterly Events - We are planning on doing fun social events at
least once a quarter. Some ideas for these events are fishing trips,
wine tasting, and beer tasting. We would like to maximize
participation so any
other ideas will be much appreciated.
3) Air Force Football Games - In case you didn't know, we did win the
Commander-in-Chief's Trophy this year (no, not that one). We held a
competition to see which alumni group would bring out the largest
contingency to watch each game this year. Even though we lost the
actual games, we posted the largest alumni group at the events to take
to trophy.
4) ANY OTHER IDEAS YOU MAY HAVE....ANY, AS LONG AS IT'S FUN!
My primary vision for the group is to be looked upon as a
representation of everything good that our Alma Mater produces. Over
the past few years, we've taken a beating in the press. Our group will
represent the very real
and positive impact the zoo has had on our society and the individuals
who have marched on the terrazzo.
If you would like to come along on this journey, email me or Shannon.
Heck, call me: my number is 920-833-9340. If you have any interest at
all, please try to make it to Wisconsin Club on February 4th. It will
be a good time. Hope to meet ALL OF YOU very soon.
Kimani Jefferson '98
President, Badger Chapter AOG
jeffersonk@jeffersonemedia.com
(920) 833-9340
(866) 308-0239 (fax)
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Sign up
NOW for the Saturday, Feb 4th First Annual AOG Badger Bash!
Thanks in large part to our VP Mike Lischak, we have secured
the cozy Deutscher
Room at the Wisconsin Club in Milwaukee (also the former home
of Billy
Mitchell's Grandfather). This location is rich in heritage,
and is the perfect setting for our organization.
Saturday, 4 Feb 2006
1800-2200 hrs
Wisconsin Club Deutscher Room
Milwaukee, WI
Spouses & Guests Welcome
Valet Parking Provided
Choice of Meals:
A) $44 Filet Mignon: Barrel cut Angus tenderloin,
char-grilled, topped with sauteed lemon basil mushrooms
accompanied by horseradish whipped potatoes.
B) $44 Parmesan Crusted Halibut: Dipped in buttermilk then
seared crisp, with
tomato basil cream, Brie infused mashed potato, balsamic
tomato relish,
champagne asparagus and sweet potato frits.
C) $37 Stuffed Chicken Marsala: Wild mushroom dressing rolled
inside boneless
chicken, sliced, fanned then finished with mushroom enhanced
Marsala wine
sauce and red jacket potatoes champignon.
All meals come with a choice of soup du jour or house salad,
fresh vegetables, starch, oven baked rolls and coffee, milk,
hot or iced tea.
And for dessert, you can dive into the Home-style Dessert
Buffet with assorted miniature desserts like Mom would make:
Cream puffs, eclairs, cheesecakes, brownies, cookies,
raspberry bars, carrot cake and strawberry short cake
Wisconsin
Club style.
A cash bar will be available
for the evening. We are arranging a guest speaker as well as a
host of other entertainment ideas. Attire will be sport coat
for men, and something equivalent in formality for the ladies!
If you would like to attend and have yet to contact me, please
make your choice above and click the payments button. Please
indicate the names of you and your guests and telephone number
in case we have a last minute billing issue.
Best wishes to you and yours for the New Year. Hope to see you
Feb 4th.
Shannon Yenchesky
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