Welcome to the Air Force Academy Parents Association of New Jersey website
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
Email afapanjinfo@gmail.com for any questions.
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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