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In this section of our Web site you can find information, updates, and links for parents and family of current cadets...

 Silent Auction Donations
 

This year's Silent Auction will be held on May 1st & 2nd during FUMA's Alumni Weekend. The company themed baskets continue to be a great hit among alumni, parents and friends and we were pleased by the success of last year's auction because of parent donations.

This year we again enlist your help to make the auction a huge success. All money raised from the Silent Auction helps support the scholarship funds for cadets. A letter to parents regarding donation suggestions was mailed from the Development Office prior to Spring Break. A list of company themes is noted below. If you have any questions regarding donating to this year's Silent Auction, please feel free to contact Jana Vaughan, Development Coordinator, at 434/842-4370 or email vaughanj@fuma.org

Company Themes:

"A" - Beach Party: Basket items can include beach towels, chairs, lotions, beach toys, books, beach mats, umbrellas. Anything that can contribute to Fun in the Sun.

"B" - Garden Party: Basket items can include outdoor furniture, garden tools, rakes, blowers, lawnmowers, garden decor, seed packets, garden pots, plants. Be creative with your landscaping ideas.

"C" - The Entertainer: Basket items can include DVDs, CDs, DVD players, iPods, televisions, concert and theatre tickets. From Broadway to Hollywood, help contribute to the world of entertainment.

"Echo" - Wild World of Sports: Donate your favorite team items, jerseys, sports tickets, NASCAR passes, sports equipment and memorabilia, hiking gear, Olympic memorabilia, travel books, video games. Anything you want to sport will help fill a great basket.

"Band & Retan" - All American: Show your patriotism by contributing basket items for 4th of July holiday fun (from hot dogs to apple pie), picnic items, patriotic decor, barbeque grills, tailgate gear. Show your FUMA pride also!

"Alpha MS" - In the Kitchen: Basket items can include cookware, dinnerware, linens, place settings, glassware, cookbooks, utensils, gourmet food items, small kitchen appliances; kitchen furniture. Cook up a tasty basket for all to savor.

"Bravo MS" - Pamper Me: Basket items can include spa certificates, bath products, lotions, diffuser oils, candles, books, chocolate, restaraunt gift certificates, luxury bedding, jewelry. Anything that says, "I'm important enough to be pampered."

Military Ball 2010 - Courtyard of Dreams
April 24, 2010

REGISTRATION: Cadets planning to attend the Military Ball may register with CSM Garcia or at the allowance line after Spring Break. See instructions below pertaining to grade qualifications for the Ball and Overnight.

COST: $50 per couple. This will be taken out of the cadets’ allowance accounts. The cost will include: admission into the Ball, corsage, and keepsake gifts for the cadet and his date. There will be no charge for the parents. Deadline for registration is April 19th. If a cadet is unable to attend, a refund will be provided.

QUALIFICATIONS/OVERNIGHT: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and Postgraduates are eligible to attend the Ball and are eligible for an overnight pass. Cadets on Probation are eligible to attend the ball but are not¬ authorized an overnight. The deadline for demerit accumulation will be Friday, April 16th. An adult over the age of 21 may sign out the cadet and one additional cadet for the overnight in accordance with the existing FUMA leave policy (adult must be approved for open leave). Cadets signing out with the parent of another cadet must have written permission and an invitation on file. Written permission and the invitation must be in the leave office no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21st.

Cadets traveling by limousine must be dropped off and picked up in the rear of the Estes Dining Hall. Entrance to the parking lot is on Rt. 15 across from the Fork Union Post Office. The adult signing the cadet(s) out for the night must ride in the limousine to their destination.

GIFTS: Cadets will pick up keepsake gifts from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday April 23rd from CSM Garcia in Hatcher Hall Room 7, and/or as directed by the Quadrille Club. Corsages will be distributed during check-in at the Ball.

DRESS: Cadets will wear white ducks, white long-sleeve shirt, battle-jacket, and black bow tie. Hats will NOT be worn. Cadets can pick up bow ties at the Quartermaster. Only officers will be permitted to wear coatees. Dates’ formal dresses are to be presentable. Parents’ wear should be suitable to the occasion. Cadets will not be permitted at the Ball unless in the proper uniform.

PICTURES: Pictures will be taken in the Middle School Courtyard prior to the Ball from 5:00 p.m. until dark. At such time pictures will be taken in the Library. In the event of rain, all pictures will be taken in the Library. Payment for all picture packets will be taken from your allowance account.

 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

 Saturday, April 24, 2010
11:00 AM – Day passes begin
5:00 until dark – Pictures taken outside (weather permitting)
7:00 PM – All cadets attending the Ball must be checked in at the Dining Hall
7:30 to 9:00 PM - Inside pictures taken
7:00 to 11:00 PM - Military Ball (food will be served at the Ball)
8:30 to 9:15 PM - Introduction of Seniors and their dates through Arch of Sabres
11:00 PM - Check out for overnight with Parents/Adult begins at the Dining Hall
11:10 PM to 12:00  AM - Clean up / set up for breakfast
11:15 PM - Cadets attending the Ball, not going on the over night, must be in their room
11:30 PM - Lights out for cadets attending the Ball not going on the overnight

Sunday, April 25th, 2010
1:00 PM -  All cadets checked in from overnight and day pass.
1:30 PM - All cadets in their rooms.
2:30 PM - First Call for the parade.
 

FUMA411 - Our Community Forum

Be sure to visit our FUMA411 page in our Forums section and contribute your thoughts, ideas, and questions by posting them on our electronic bulletin board set up for prospective students, parents, and alumni.

This forum can be useful for parent networking for current and prospective parents:

• Finding car pool partners
• Getting practical answers and advice from others
• Sharing experiences with fellow FUMA families
• Connect with other parents who are considering Fork Union Military Academy
• Get past cadet prospectives on the Academy from FUMA alumni
• Keep abreast of what is happening at FUMA