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Welcome to the Air Force Academy Parents Association of New Jersey​ website

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The Air Force Academy Parents Association of New Jersey (AFAPANJ) supports cadets while they prepare to join the Long Blue Line, and the cadets' parents and families as we commit to encouraging each other through the unique Air Force Academy experience.

The Air Force Academy Parents Association of New Jersey is recognized by the Air Force Academy with official lines of communications to and from the USAFA Parents Club Liaison, who communicates to the elected president. This information is securely disseminated to all current members.

AFAPANJ membership provides benefits for both member families and cadets. These benefits include events for both cadets and member families, and access to information directly from the Air Force Academy Parent Liaison.  For further information regarding benefits and membership costs, please contact Treasurer - Preeti Ponnada (AFAPANJTreasurer@gmail.com).

 

AFAPANJ Board Members​

Officers (and Directors)

President - Wendy Tilp  afapanjpresident@gmail.com

Vice President - Bonnie Graziano afapanjinfo@gmail.com

Treasurer - Preeti Ponnada

Co Treasurer - Ramesh Ponnada

Secretary - Pam Beswick

Directors (Class Year Representatives)

2025 representative - Wendy Tilp 

2026 representative - Anthony Picione

2027 representative - Bonnie Graziano

2028 representative - Elizabeth Szumigala

Committee Chairs

Membership Committee - Lisa Barnett, Fran LaCouture, Preeti Ponnada

Social Committee (Taste of Home Event) - Laura Miani

Candy Caper Committee - Preeti Ponnada, Laura Miana, Bonnie Graziano

Website Committee - Webmaster Renny Shih

Upcoming Events

Fall Candy Caper:
Cadet Care Package Pack-out

(and lunch served)

Saturday, October 19th

Church of the Nativity

180 Ridge Rd, Fair Haven, NJ
1:30 - 4:00

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Email afapanjinfo@gmail.com for any questions.

Volunteer Positions

AFAPANJ is an All-Volunteer organization. Everyone is welcome to take an active role in AFAPANJ to support our cadets and help each other.  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact AFAPANJ afapanjinfo@gmail.com

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