Twin Cities Area USAFA AOG

West Metro - Service Academy Network Breakfast
2022-11-04 07:00 - 08:00, 2022-10-07 07:00 - 08:00, 2022-09-02 07:00 - 08:00, 2022-08-05 07:00 - 08:00, 2022-07-01 07:00 - 08:00, 2022-05-06 07:00 - 08:00, 2022-04-01 07:00 - 08:00 (America/Chicago) | Marriot West St. Louis Park, 9960 Wayzata Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN, 55426, United States
Here is a great way to network with service academy grads from all the academies.
Convenient locations on both the east and west sides of the Twin Cities. The west side breakfast occurs the first Friday of every month.
If you do not plan attend, there is no need to respond. If you are planning on attending, a
RSVP it is always appreciated to know whom is going to try to make it.
We will meet in Kip’s Authentic Irish Pub (952-367-5070) in the Marriott West St Louis Park.
“Take Seats” for the breakfast will be at 0700 hours with the goal to be finished with the
formal portion by 0745 hours. This will be followed by informal networking and friendship
building. Come early! And enjoy more fellowship!
Also, tell a classmate, company-mate or fellow service academy grad about it!
A few changes for this Covid World we live in…
All – Inclusive Buffet Breakfast – $17.00.
• Each individual will pay $17.00 for their own breakfast
• Gratuity will be in included in the $17.00 price.
• Juice and Coffee is included
Any questions, please contact Michael Farley at 651-681-0777 or michael@ffpartners.com.

Join the USAFA Parents Club of MN at Cracked Barrel Winery in Hudson WI
2022-10-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Cracked Barrel Winery, 570 Coulee Trl, Hudson, WI, 54016
Join us for a fun day for a Parent Night Out – during the day!

Who: Parent Club and AOG
What: Parent Night Out
Where: Cracked Barrel Winery, 570 Coulee Trl, Hudson, WI 54016
When: Saturday, Oct 15th, 2 pm – 5 pm
Why: Fun, camaraderie, food, drinks, a beautiful winery, and great wine

There is a band at 3 pm. Food/Drinks are available for purchase. The menus are attached.
The owners are veterans. They have bags and pickleball. If you have any additional yard games, feel free to bring them along.
Wine Menu
Beer-Food Menu

Please RSVP so they can plan accordingly. Email the Parent Club at the following and let them know how many will attend

usafaparentsclubofmn@gmail.com

East Metro - Service Academy Breakfast
2022-10-14 07:00 - 08:00, 2022-09-09 07:00 - 08:00, 2022-08-12 07:00 - 08:00, 2022-07-08 07:00 - 08:00, 2022-05-13 07:00 - 08:00, 2022-04-08 07:00 - 08:00 | Machine Shed Restaurant, 8515 Hudson Boulevard (I-94 & Inwood Ave - Hwy 13 exit 250), Lake Elmo, MN, 55042, United States
You are cordially invited to the East Metro Academy Breakfast the second Friday of every
month (rain or shine) at 7:00 am. The location is: The Machine Shed Restaurant in Lake Elmo. We’ll place orders at approximately 7:05 AM and then begin the formal/introduction segment of the gathering.
Afterwards, everyone is welcome to stay as long as they like and continue to visit and/or
network. Any questions, please contact Michael Farley at 651-681-0777 or michael@ffpartners.com.

Air Force Football Viewing Party - Sink Navy!!
2022-10-01 12:00 - 16:00 | TBD, TO BE DETERMINED, MN, United States
Save the date to join us for a party to watch Air Force Sink Navy and win the Commander in Chief’s Trophy. We will update with exact time and our venue as soon as available.

Bourbon Tasting 24 Sep
2022-09-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Flower’s residence Hastings, 12880 Lock Blvd, Hastings, MN, 55033, United States
Sign Up Here
We had such a good time at the January Scotch Whisky Tasting Event held in conjunction with Robert Burns Birthday that we look forward to developing the finer points of Bourbon Whiskey Tasting (spelled with an “ey.”) As the summer wanes, there is still time to enjoy it and to enjoy learning more about Bourbon.
We are pleased to announce that Ms. Amy Deaver, who led us in past Scotch Tastings, will serve as emcee for the afternoon. She travels back to Minnesota just for this event because she enjoyed our past Tastings so much.
This Tasting is designed for men and women who want to learn about the fine points of the distillation processes and the effects of aging in different barrels. We hope to look at these ideas and more and we plan to have a great time together tasting and comparing tasting notes. The distilled beverages will be paired with special foods prepared by gourmet cook Margaret Flower. These may be infused or flavored with Bourbon or complimentary to the beverage but they will certainly satisfy your palate. Summer is still here and it will be one of the last times that women can wear big, colorful, interesting hats. In fact, that is a requirement (for women) and there will be a special prize for the most captivating hat.
We will serve five different bourbons (not rot gut whiskies like in the Blasts of yesteryear, but some smooth, aged and specially handled beverages.) We’ll see the subtle yet intriguing nuances which make each what they are. We restrict the group to twenty people because we want to share the comradery of the afternoon and simply because it requires 100 like glasses with which to make comparisons.
Sign up today to reserve a place for you and your better half. We are sure you’ll find something you really like. Cheers.

—

Terrence F Flower, PhD
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Physics
St. Catherine University

St Croix Fall River Boat Dinner and Cruise - Sign up open!
2022-09-18 17:30 - 21:00 | St. Croix Boat & Packet Co., 525 Main ST S, Stillwater, MN, 55082, United States
Click Here to Sign Up
Come aboard and join a memorable evening at the annual St. Croix River Cruise and Dinner. Tickets are $35 per person for the cruise and dinner. The meal will be hors d’oeuvres including a gourmet meat and cheese tray plus a garden vegetable display. The dinner will be an Italian buffet featuring grilled Caprese chicken with garlic cream sauce, Cavatappi pasta, Italian meatballs, Marinara sauce, Caesar salad, Ciabatta bread and assorted cookies 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, plus graduates of West Point and the Naval Academy. We would also like to extend a warm invite to all ALO’s, grad or not! There are 75 seats for this event, and signup will close on September 14th. We look forward to seeing you at the event.
Our boat will depart at 6:00 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.
1/2 Off for younger grads (2005 and younger)!
In an effort to attract some of our younger grads to come join us, all 2005 Grads and younger will get half off the cruise price for themselves and one guest. Register as normal on CVENT and we’ll give you a refund on the night of the cruise!

MN DAV & Sutton Ridge Farm Third Annual “Military Appreciation Family Day at the Farm”
2022-09-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Sutton Ridge Farm, 1500 West 200th ST, Jordan, MN, 55352, United States
Click here to register
Click here for Printable Event Flyer
See the full details under news section on our website

The Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota (DAV of MN) is set to take part in their third annual “Military Appreciation Family Day at the Farm”. This is a day to acknowledge and thank all of our American Veterans who currently serve and those who continue to sacrifice past their days of active service.

Thank you Vietnam Vets!
This year we will pay special tribute to our Vietnam Veterans. Join us at the flagpole at 11am for a special program after the Flag Raising Ceremony.

When: Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 10am – 4pm.
Gates open at 9:30am
Where: Sutton Ridge Farm, 1500 West 200th Street,
Jordan, MN 55352
Who: Military members (Active Duty, Reservists/National Guard, Retired) their families, and the general public

USAFA Parent Club of MN summer picnic Chanhassen
2022-07-16 16:00 - 19:00 | Lake Susan Park, 903 Lake Drive, Chanhassen, MN, United States
The USAFA Parents Club of MN has invited grads to join them at their annual summer picnic. Come join families, cadets and grads at Lake Susan picnic pavilion in Chanhassen. See attached flyer.
Picnic Flyer

Summer Grad Dinner June 10
2022-06-10 18:00 - 21:00 | White Bear Yacht Club, 56 Dellwood Drive, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110, United States
To Sign Up Click Here

Come out to the summer grad dinner, Friday June 10 at the historic White Bear Yacht Club. The dinner will be held in the Commodore Room of the Yacht Club which gives a beautiful view of White Bear Lake and Sunset!!!
LOCATION: White Bear Yacht Club
56 Dellwood Drive
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Social Hour: 6 P.M. with CASH BAR
Dinner: 7 P.M.
Cost of $ $65.00 per meal. That includes the meal, taxes and gratuity.
We are limited to 64 persons, so please make your reservations by 31 MAY. At that time, depending on the number of Air Force Academy attendees, the decision to invite West Point and Naval Academy graduates will be made.
Choice of either Boursin-Prosciutto Chicken Roulade or Panco Crusted Walleye, served with Baby Spinach Salad, Roasted Garlic Whipped Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetable plus Coffee or Tea. Dessert will be assorted Cookies. For those who prefer a Veggie meal, please contact me and I will make the necessary arrangements.
Tom Wilson, ‘61 651-275-5167 or twil906k@aol.com

2022 Heritage Dinner
2022-05-14 17:30 - 20:00 | Flying Cloud Hangar, Flying Cloud Airport - Hangar #10100, Eden Prairie, MN, 55347, United States
BGEN Paul D. Moga, USAF Academy Commandant of Cadets

Heritage Dinner
14 May 2022
The USAFA Parents Club of Minnesota will host their annual Appointee Orientation for appointees and their parents on May 14, 3:30-5:30 PM at Eden Prairie High School’s East Commons area. There will be a combined session and time for the appointees with the current cadets separate from parents. Presentations are designed to clarify expectations for BCT and beyond. These meetings will be finished by 5:30 p.m.
Join us on Saturday, 14 May 2022 for our USAFA Heritage Day Dinner celebrating the founding of the Academy!! Hear from our featured speaker, USAFA Commandant of Cadets, Brig Gen Paul “Max” Moga ’95. Come meet with fellow Grads, Parents, Cadets, Appointees and ALO’s to enjoy an evening of camaraderie and fun. This is a joint event run in conjunction with the USAFA MN Parents Club.
Our event will also include a Silent Auction to jointly benefit the Twin Cities Chapter AOG and USAFA MN Parents Club.
Time: 5:30PM to 8:00PM
Cost: Catered buffet style dinner is $47.00 per person for Grads, Parents and ALO Spouses or Guests, if those guests are not Cadets, Appointees or also ALO’s. Cadet, Appointee and ALO meals are covered through donations.
Location: Sather (USAFA ’88) Hanger 15129, Flying Cloud Airport
10100 Flying Cloud Drive. Eden Prairie. See directions below
Sign up by following the CVENT link below:
https://cvent.me/XDxbqr
Sather Hangar Directions
Drive to 10100 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie.

Enter the airport grounds on the southeast corner at gate A on Flying Cloud Drive. Proceed to the fence with the gate. The gate will be staffed by a volunteer during the event, no access code needed. Go straight ahead (do not turn right toward the control tower.) Follow that road to the first set of hangars. Hanger is in the SW corner of that group. Color grey. 15129 is the number on the door. Look for signs for proper parking area.

Chapter Winter Dinner
2022-02-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Lowell Inn, 102 2nd St N, Stillwater, MN, 55082, United States
Join us for the Chapter Dinner on February 5th!
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. Registration and menu to follow,

Chapter Scotch Tasting
2022-01-29 15:00 - 18:00 | Flower’s residence Hastings, 12880 Lock Blvd, Hastings, MN, 55033, United States
Twin Cities Area Association of Graduates
Invites you to our
Scotch Tasting
January 29 @ 3:00 pm

Come join us and 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 and we will celebrate the birthday of Robert Burns.
There will be toasts and learning and camaraderie and scotch, what else do you need?
Space is limited to 20 guests. Registration is required.
Click Here to Register

Where: 12880 Lock Blvd
Hastings, MN 55033
When: Saturday, January 29 starting at 3:00
Cost: $ 30 – each, space is limited to 20 people

January Monthly meeting and social hour
2022-01-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Bloomington VFW/American Legion, 311 W 84th St, Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
ATTENTION IN THE AREA, ATTENTION IN THE AREA:
BIG CHANGE BIG CHANGE
Our open membership and board meetings have been changed to the Third Tuesday of each month effective immediately. Thus the next meeting will be Tuesday (Jan 18th) at 6PM. Social hour/socializing at 1730. All grads and parents club members are welcome and encouraged to attend. We welcome new ideas and people. The VFW is open at 311 W. 84th St., Bloomington, MN 55420. (Between Nicollet & Lyndale)

Twin Cities Area Association of Graduates Veterans Day Dinner
2021-11-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Tavern 23, 7651 France AV, Edina, MN, 55435, United States
Come join with fellow area grads to celebrate Veterans Day. The event will be an opportunity to socialize, network and share stories about the good old days with old friends and remember those who have served and can no longer join us. POC (Sandy Carlson, 952-926-0545 or sandrew12@aol.com)
Cost: Pay at the restaurant
When: 11 November 2021 at 6:00PM
Where: Tavern 23, 7651 France Ave, Edina, MN 55435 https://www.tavern23mn.com/
RSVP: Please RSVP by 8 November. There is a limited amount of seats so remember to click here to reserve your spot now!

Military Appreciation Family Day at the Farm
2021-09-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Sutton Ridge Farm, 1500 West 200th ST, Jordan, MN, 55352, United States
Join us at this OUTDOOR EVENT for all military members (Including Active Duty,
Reservists/National Guard and Retired), their families, and the general public.
Saturday, September 18, 2021
10am – 4pm
Gates open at 9:30am
Sutton Ridge Farm
1500 West 200th Street
Jordan, MN 55352
Register at: davmn.org/events
Catering by Mr. Pig Stuff (BBQ pork and chicken). Registration deadline is 9/13.
Cost: Military members – FREE, Military member families $7 each
General public $14, children 5 and under are free

Flag raising ceremony by the Jordan Vet’s Color Guard
Farm animals, sheep shearing, cow milking, woodturning,
corn shelling
Boot camp for the kids
Hay wagon rides
Featured speakers all day – WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam
War, Desert Storm, and the Global War on Terrorism
Live music & free concessions
Interactive World Military map
Local vendors

5th Annual ST. Croix River Cruise and Dinner
2021-09-12 17:30 - 21:00 | 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 8th.

We look forward to seeing you at the event. Our boat will depart at 6:00 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!
Use this link to sign up: https://cvent.me/NxOlzR

Fall Chapter Dinner
2020-11-14 17:30 - 21:00 | 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!
