Twin Cities Area USAFA AOG

Fall Chapter Dinner
2020-11-14 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Lowell Inn, 102 2nd St N, Stillwater, MN, 55082, United States
Please join us for our Fall Chapter Dinner at the historic Lowell Inn. We will start with a cocktail hour at 5:30, and then follow with dinner. Please RSVP to Tom Wilson, 651-275-5167, as soon as possible, so we can finalize menu and dining room.

Virtual Next of Kin Memorial Ceremony (Homecoming Memorial Ceremony)
2020-09-25 | Online, Internet, United States
The memorial ceremony for our alumni who have passed will be held virtually this year on September 25, 2020, at a time to be determined. We will update with time and details as they are announced. Here is a link for further information.

September AOG Social Meeting
2020-09-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Bloomington VFW/American Legion, 311 W 84th St, Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
Due to the Labor Day holiday, we have postponed our monthly meeting to September 15th. Join us then for our regular social gathering (AKA BEER!!!) Please come and enjoy some time swapping stories over a cold one with your fellow grads – all classes are welcome!

Monthly Social Meeting
2020-08-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Bloomington VFW/American Legion, 311 W 84th St, Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
The Twin Cities Chapter invites you to their monthly social gathering (AKA BEER!!!) Please come and enjoy some time swapping stories over a cold one with your fellow grads – all classes are welcome!

2020 Heritage Dinner - CANCELLED
2020-05-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Southview Country Club, 239 Mendota Road East, West St Paul, MN, 55118, United States
All graduates, cadets, appointees, friends and families of the United States Air Force Academy, please save the date so you may join us on Saturday, 2 May 2020 at the Southview Country Club to celebrate USAFA Founders Day and honor the new appointees to the Class of 2024! Details to follow in the new year.

Chapter Scotch Tasting - Rescheduled
2020-02-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Flower’s residence Hastings, 12880 Lock Blvd, Hastings, MN, 55033, United States
Twin Cities Area Association of Graduates
Invites you to our
Rescheduled Scotch Tasting
February 29 @ 2:00 pm
Come join us and take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy the flavors, aromas and entire experience of tasting Scotch. Terry Flower and his wife, Margaret, have graciously offered to open their home and share their knowledge on the finer points of imbibing and enjoying this wonderful beverage. There will be toasts and learning and camaraderie and scotch, what else do you need? Registration is required, as seating is limited to 15 guests. Cost is $25 per guest. Click here to register.

Chapter Winter Dinner
2020-02-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Lowell Inn, 102 2nd St N, Stillwater, MN, 55082, United States
Join us for the Chapter Dinner on February 22.
TWIN CITIES CHAPTER, PARENTS, AND FELLOW ACADEMY GRADS
Come enjoy a memorable evening at the Lowell Inn for the TCAAOG Winter Dinner. The evening is hosted by the Twin Cities Area Chapter of the U.S. Air Force Academy Association of Graduates. This dinner is open to members and guests of both the Chapter and the USAFA Parent’s Club of Minnesota; there are 66 seats available. Parking is free in the City Ramp next to the Inn with validation. Register at http://www.cvent.com/d/xnqm6p
DINNER CHOICES:
ALMOND CRUSTED WALLEYE Fresh herb and almond crusted walleye, served with lemon cream sauce, vegetable of the day and mashed potatoes. $30.00
GRILLED PETITE TENDERLOIN: Grilled petite tenderloin with mashed potatoes, vegetable of day and béarnaise sauce. $30.00
PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN: Pan seared chicken breast on a bed of mashed potatoes and topped with a cranberry-mandarin and vanilla beurre blanc. Served with vegetable of the day. $30.00
ROASTED VEGETABLE NAPOLEON Balsamic roasted vegetables over layers of roasted red pepper and parmesan mashed potatoes, fresh spinach, melted parmesan cheese, and roasted red rouille. $25.00
~ Dinners Include Caesar Salad ~ Rolls & Butter ~ Coffee & Tea ~ Gratuity and taxes. ~
INDIVIDUAL PAYMENT FOR BAR AND DESERTS
Registration will close on February 20th at 5PM!

December Twin Cities Chapter Board Meeting (All members invited)
2019-12-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Bloomington VFW/American Legion, 311 W 84th St, Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
Monthly meeting of the Chapter Board of Directors. All members are cordially invited to attend these open meetings. There will be a free beer for any first attender.

Fisher House - Fun and Service
2019-11-22 11:30 - 14:00 | Fisher House, 5045 E 54th ST, Minneapolis, MN, 55417, United States
Please join us at Fisher House Minneapolis for lunch, games and opportunity to learn about the vital services that Fisher House provides to military and veteran families. Fisher House Foundation builds comfort homes where military & veterans families can stay free of charge, while a loved one is in the hospital.
Please RSVP by clicking here.

November Twin Cities Chapter Board Meeting (All members invited)
2019-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Bloomington VFW/American Legion, 311 W 84th St, Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States

Veterans Day Dinner
2019-11-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Pinstripes Bistro, 3849 Gallagher Drive, Edina, MN, 55435, United States
Please join us for a special evening, our annual Veterans Day Dinner outing to Pinstripes. Veterans and their spouses or significant others are cordially attend. This evening will be an opportunity to celebrate all veterans and our shared and unique experiences. We have a capacity of 16 people for this event, due to limited seating available at the venue. If you need to cancel, please contact Sandy Carlson 48 hours prior to the dinner so we can re-open the event. Registration IS REQUIRED, as we need it for headcount. You may register by clicking this link: http://www.cvent.com/d/rhq9mb and providing the information requested. No special data is required, just names of those being registered and graduation information. Money is not required at registration, we will pay at the conclusion of the meal. Registration will close when the event is full.

Air Force vs Army Football View Party
2019-11-02 14:30 - 17:30 | Willy McCoys, 10700 France AV South, Bloomington, MN, 55437, United States
Go Air Force!!
Please join us for a view party for the annual Air Force – Army football game at Falcon Stadium. We will gather at Willy McCoys for game, food, drink and great fun. There will be some great Academy giveaways and our Army friends are welcome to join us for the annual drubbing. Falcons beat Mules!!

October Twin Cities Chapter Board Meeting (All members invited)
2019-10-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Bloomington VFW/American Legion, 311 W 84th St, Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States

Air Force vs Navy Football View Party
2019-10-05 14:30 - 17:30 | Willy McCoys, 10700 France AV South, Bloomington, MN, 55437, United States
Go Air Force!!
Please join us for a view party for the annual Air Force – Navy football game at Navy. We will gather at Willy McCoys for game, food, drink and great fun. There will be some great Academy giveaways and our Navy friends are welcome to join us for the annual drubbing. Let’s get their goat!

Defense Roundtable@Able ~ Happy Hour
2019-09-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Able Seedhouse & Brewery, 1121 Quincy Street, NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States
Join us to continue the defense industry conversation we began earlier this year, with beer and BBQ at Able Seedhouse & Brewery in NE Minneapolis. No program, no agenda – just camaraderie and conversation!

The USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul Commissioning Committee from the Navy League will be aboard also ~ Learn more about this great ship and its commissioning in the fall of 2020, in Duluth Harbor!

* This is a FREE event – but please register, and buy your own beer and BBQ.

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Saint Croix River Cruise
2019-09-22 17:00 - 20:30 | St. Croix Boat & Packet Co., 525 Main ST S, Stillwater, MN, 55082, United States
Come aboard and join a memorable evening at the 5th annual St. Croix River Cruise and Dinner. Tickets are $30 per person for the cruise and dinner, children 12 and under cruise and eat for free. The meal will be hors d’oeuvres including a gourmet cheese tray and mixed nuts followed by a buffet featuring lasagna, manicotti, chicken cacciatore, penne pasta, Italian meatballs, salad, rolls and tiramisu for dessert. Coffee, tea and water are included in the price and there is a cash bar for additional beverages. The evening is hosted by the Twin Cities Area Chapter of the U.S. Air Force Academy Association of Graduates. This cruise is open to members and guests of both the Chapter and the USAFA Parent’s Club of Minnesota. There are 75 seats for this event, and signup will close on September 18th. We look forward to seeing you at the event.
Our boat will depart at 5:30 pm sharp, please be sure to be AT THE DOCK there at least 15 minutes prior.
Parking near the boat docks often gets tight, so please allow extra time to park in one of the available ramps and walk to dock, just in case.
Remember, children 12 and under cruise and eat for free!
Sign up and pay by clicking HERE

September Twin Cities Chapter Board Meeting (All members invited)
2019-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Bloomington VFW/American Legion, 311 W 84th St, Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States

August Twin Cities Chapter Board Meeting (All members invited)
2019-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Bloomington VFW/American Legion, 311 W 84th St, Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States

Minnesota Parents Club Summer Picnic
2019-07-27 17:00 - 21:30 | Purgatory Creek Park Lambert Pavilion, 13001 Technology Park, Eden Prairie, 55344, United States
The United States Air Force Academy Minnesota Parents’ Club invites all our members to join them for their annual summer picnic.

July Twin Cities Chapter Board Meeting (All members invited)
2019-07-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Bloomington VFW/American Legion, 311 W 84th St, Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States

Minnesota Air Spectacular 2019
2019-06-15 - 2019-06-16 | Mankato Regional Airport, 3030 Airport Road, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
The Minnesota Air Spectacular is flying back to Mankato on Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16, 2019!
The world-famous U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds return as headliner of the Minnesota Air Spectacular, to be held at the Mankato Regional Airport, 3030 North Airport Road. Various performers and static displays will be announced in the upcoming weeks.
The high-flying, adrenaline-rushing show is sure to be fun for ALL ages!

June Twin Cities Chapter Board Meeting (All members invited)
2019-06-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Bloomington VFW/American Legion, 311 W 84th St, Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States

May Twin Cities Chapter Board Meeting (All members invited)
2019-05-14 18:00 - 20:00

Heartland Leadership Forum
2019-05-08 17:30 - 20:30 | McNamara Center, 200 Oak ST SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, United States
On Wednesday, May 8, the 3rd Annual Donald W. McCarthy Heartland Leadership Forum will welcome Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, USAA, Ret. Vice Admiral James Syring to speak on “Lead From the Front: Ethical Leadership and Public Service.” The forum is presented by U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Upper Midwest Chapter and will feature networking, reception and a dinner.
The forum will take place from 5:30-8:30 p.m., May 8, at the McNamara Alumni Center on the University of Minnesota campus. Early-bird tickets are $75 through April 3 and then $90 regular price. Student & active duty pricing is available at usnauppermidwest.org.

Vice Admiral James Syring (Ret.), Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, USAA, is a 1985 graduate of the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Engineering, In 1992, Syring earned his Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Naval Post Graduate School. He was the Director for th efense Agency (MDA), Office of the Secretary of Defense, Pentagon, Washington, DC. In this capacity, he oversaw MDA’s worldwide mission to develop a capability to defend deployed forces, the United States, allies, and friends against ballistic missile attacks.
Syring’s personal awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit (2 awards), the Meritorious Service Medal (4 awards), Navy Commendation Medal, and Navy Achievement Medal.

Erik Therwanger is moderating the Forum and is the founder of Think GREAT and the author of The Think GREAT Collection. As the vice president of a media company, Erik developed a team of leaders and designed the systems necessary to achieve over 300% annual sales growth. He now teaches business leaders how to reach new levels of success based on his unique experiences as a United States Marine, executive business leader, sales professional, and entrepreneur. Find out more at thinkgreat90.com/meet-erik-therwanger.
View the schedule and Register at usnauppermidwest.org.
Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at McNamara Alumni Center, University of MN, 200 Oak Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

2019 Heritage Dinner
2019-04-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Best Western Premier, 14201 Nicollet Ave, Burnsville, MN, 55337, United States
Celebrating Founders Day and honoring Class of 2023 Appointees
All graduates, cadets, appointees, friends and families of the United States Air Force Academy, please join us on Saturday, 27 April 2019 at the Best Western Premier Nicollet Inn to celebrate USAFA Founders Day! Social Hour and Silent Auction/ Raffle/ Wine Pull starts at 6:00 p.m. Dinner and Program follow at 7:15 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Lt Gen Jay B. Silveria ’85, USAFA Superintendent
Cost: $55.00 per person

Dress: Business Suit/Cocktail Attire

Silent Auction/ Raffle/ Wine Pull: 6:00 pm start. We will be able to accept both cash and credit cards.
Dinner choices:

Chicken Saltimbocca (sautéed chicken breast topped with prosciutto ham, fontina cheese and finished with a brandy white wine sage butter sauce) with harvest salad, garlic buttermilk mashed potatoes, vegetable blend and dessert. Gluten Free.
Parmesan Crusted Pan-Fried Walleye with harvest salad, garlic buttermilk mashed potatoes, vegetable blend and dessert
Herb Grilled 8 oz Sirloin Steak with Cabernet peppercorn demi-glace with harvest salad, garlic buttermilk mashed potatoes, vegetable blend and dessert. Gluten Free.
Vegetable Risotto Rustica (Carnaroli rice with grilled vegetables, grated parmesan and heavy cream) with harvest salad and dessert

Registration will close Friday, April 19th at 5:00 PM. Click HERE to Register

ALO’s, Members of the Color Guard, Current Cadets, and Appointees get to eat for FREE!
Point of Contact: Sandy Carlson, Class of ‘80, 952-926-0545, sandrew12@aol.com

April Twin Cities Chapter Board Meeting (All members invited)
2019-04-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Bloomington VFW/American Legion, 311 W 84th St, Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States

AFA 2019 Annual Awards Dinner
2019-04-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Town & Country Club, Otis Av at Marshall AV, St Paul, MN, 55108, United States
Gen. E.W. Rawlings Chapter Air Force Association
2019 ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER!
Presented by Hubbard Broadcasting
FRIDAY 5 April, 2019 1800 –2100 hours
Town & Country Club, NW corner of Otis Ave. at Marshall Ave., St. Paul
…Erik Therwanger of Think Great headlines April 5 Air Force awards event
honoring Twin Cities Outstanding Air Force Top Performers.
RSVP by Saturday, March 30 to lsagstetter@ymail.com
OR mail in attached Reservation Form…
OR reserve seats online at http://www.mnafa.org
We hope to see you there!!

March Twin Cities Chapter Board Meeting (All members invited)
2019-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Bloomington VFW/American Legion, 311 W 84th St, Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States

Chapter Winter Dinner - CANCELLED
2019-03-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Lowell Inn, 102 2nd St N, Stillwater, MN, 55082, United States
TWIN CITIES CHAPTER, PARENTS, AND FELLOW ACADEMY GRADS
The Chapter Winter Dinner, previously rescheduled March 9th, has been CANCELLED due to adverse weather conditions forecast for Saturday. Refunds will be issued. We apologize, but want everyone to be safe.
Come enjoy a memorable evening at the Lowell Inn for the TCAAOG Winter Dinner. The evening is hosted by the Twin Cities Area Chapter of the U.S. Air Force Academy Association of Graduates. This dinner is open to members and guests of both the Chapter and the USAFA Parent’s Club of Minnesota. There are 66 seats for this event. We look forward to seeing you at the event. Register at http://www.cvent.com/d/pbqy0h
DINNER CHOICES:
ALMOND CRUSTED WALLEYE Fresh herb and almond crusted walleye, served with lemon cream sauce, vegetable of the day and mashed potatoes. $30.00
GRILLED PETITE TENDERLOIN: Grilled petite tenderloin with mashed potatoes, vegetable of day and béarnaise sauce. $30.00
PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN: Pan seared chicken breast on a bed of mashed potatoes and topped with a cranberry-mandarin and vanilla beurre blanc. Served with vegetable of the day. $30.00
ROASTED VEGETABLE NAPOLEON Balsamic roasted vegetables over layers of roasted red pepper and parmesan mashed potatoes, fresh spinach, melted parmesan cheese, and roasted red rouille. $25.00
~ Dinners Include Caesar Salad ~ Rolls & Butter ~ Coffee & Tea ~ Gratuity and taxes. ~
INDIVIDUAL PAYMENT FOR BAR AND DESERTS
Registration will close on March 5th at 5PM!
Parking on the street or in the ramp located next door to the Inn. If you use the ramp, your ticket can be validated at the front desk at the Inn.

February Twin Cities Chapter Board Meeting (All members invited)
2019-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Bloomington VFW/American Legion, 311 W 84th St, Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
