Appointee Orientation

<p>April 17th-18th
hornetguy
falconhopeful06
CoLam10</p>

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<p>Does anyone know how to go about requestiong the cadet you shadow? I've been in communication with a 08'er from my hometown who is willing to have me shadow him, but I'm not sure how to request. Thanks for any info.</p>

<p>I'm going on April 10-11.</p>

<p>It might be a little late to request a cadet, but you could try. I think you might just have to contact the 08'er and ask him to request to host you.</p>

<p>GuyforChrist -- will you be joining the group Sunday night at the Academy (for dinner)? If so, post how many so I can reserve a spot.</p>

<p>April 17th-18th
hornetguy
falconhopeful06
CoLam10
autocockergunner</p>

<p>As for the person asking about requesting cadets, I called the programs office and was told that you can no longer request cadets.</p>

<p>Anyway, I'm at the Academy hotel Sunday and Tuesday nights, so I'm all for getting together and meeting some of the fellow appointees.</p>

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hmarcelo(2) Um...how would I know what you guys would look like or what your names are?</p>

<p>Just look for a large group of unruly teenagers in the lobby...we shouldn't be that hard to miss.</p>

<p>As for names you could look at the LOA/Appointment thread or we could just introduce ourselves when we get there.</p>

<p>I'll be wearing a light blue turtleneck. I live in Florida; I don't know how to dress for Colorado's weather. I'll learn eventually.</p>

<p>LOL -- I think the crowd hanging around the lobby at 6pm will need about 2 minutes to get to identify each other! (Just in case, I'm the dad with the greying beard)</p>

<p>AFDAD:</p>

<p>Not sure if I know what you're referring to (better check that orientation folder again) since I don't remember a dinner...I'll check with my parents.</p>

<p>If we would come, it would be three of us. Thank you for the offer!</p>

<p>If you haven't requested a specific person to escort you, you still may be able to go around with them. Just tell them when you're coming so they can keep an eye out for announcements concerning what interested cadets need to do. They usually just pair people up randomly as appointees get of the busses, so if you both plan on being in the field house (or wherever they pair people up) at the same time, with the help of cell phones perhaps, it shouldn't be a big deal. If you do get paired with someone else, you can at least spend a bit of time with whoever you want by just telling your escort the other person's name and they can contact them/just bring you by their room at some point.</p>

<p>By the way, I'll be hosting people all 3 weekends, so if you're interested, send me a private message (although it's a lot easier if it's a female so I don't have to find a different room for you to spend the night in).</p>

<p>Guy -- this is not on the schedule. A number of appointees who are going to orientation on 4/10-11 are meeting at the Academy hotel at 6pm the night before (Sunday). You and your parents are welcome to join us whether you're staying there or nearby. I'll be booking a reservation, which is why I asked. This is just a chance for CCers to meet the night before. We can finally put a face to all the screennames! Looks like Hornetguy is arranging something similar for the following week.</p>

<p>Looks like we have a good crowd shaping up:</p>

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<p>Thanks to Karen and Jim (parents of an '09 cadet), we have reservations for 18 on Sunday evening (4/9) at a great nearby restaurant called Ted's Montana Grill (one exit north of the Academy hotel). Once again, the plan is to meet in the lobby of the Academy hotel at 6pm and we'll carpool it over. Hornetguy -- we'll let you know how this works so you can arrange for the next week. Karen and Jim: I can add to the reservation if you decide to join us. Wasn't sure from your PM if you wanted to. All other attendees: Pls let me know ASAP if your plans change. We can add more, and obviously subtract, but I need to know by Thursday if possible. Benjo6 (Ok, "Ben") and I look forward to meeting all of you on Sunday! Feel free to PM me with particular questions and if you want my cell number.</p>

<p>Thanks AFDAD! Enjoy dinner!</p>

<p>With that, I'll recopy the 17-18th list with numbers. However, since our group will be smaller, please state if you want parents to come with you, of if they do. For example, my parents wouldn't mind going to dinner and having others to talk to, but then they think its fine for just the "kids" to get to know each other. So, just say how you feel about it. Thanks!</p>

<p>April 17th-18th
hornetguy (0) Parent interested
falconhopeful06
CoLam10 (0) No parents going
autocockergunner</p>

<p>My parents aren't going. I'm not landing until 7:30 and may have other plans, so I'll have to see what happens.</p>

<p>thanks AFDAD but we wont be able to join you but do appreciate the offer if you need anything else please let me know I'll do what I can also if you have any other questions... the weather forcast for the 11th and the 12th looks good upper 60's (although Colorado weather is unpredictable sometimes) enjoy your visit.</p>

<p>hornetguy,
my son may be interested in the get together dinner on the 16th, please add a tentative appointee, family can go or not.</p>