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CFA
CADET SENDOFF EVENTS:
CFA parents
are now commonly hosting Cadet Sendoff events that
provide useful information and support to both incoming
Knob parents as well as the parents themselves.
This page is dedicated to providing
a framework that will be helpful in organizing these
types of events. Below is a list of recommendations
for organizing such events.
1. Contact Sue
Riegerix , Cadet Recruitment /
Retention Coordinator, to request a list of
incoming freshmen and upperclass Cadets. If you would
prefer to talk, she can be reached 636-458-1145.
2. We highly encourage hosting parents
to engage the local alumni, whether they be organized
(Citadel Clubs) or not. Alumni provide a different
perspective than parents. To see if there is a Citadel
Club in your area, please Citadel
Club List.
3. Athletic freshmen report early,
so hosting your Cadet Sendoff before the end of July
is highly encouraged. All list requests should be
made roughly 1 month prior to events to ensure ample
time.
4. Parents are experts in answering
Parent questions. When freshmen parents ask policy
or administrative questions, it is always best to
refer them to the proper official sources on campus.
(Policies and doctrines change, often year to year!)
5. Inexpensive casual events are always
best! Backyard BBQ's are the most common format for
these events.
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CFA
SENDOFF - SUGGESTED AGENDA:
These events typically follow similar
formats. Below, you will find the most common event
format to model yours after:
1. Sign In - Welcome
2. BBQ food
3. Separate the Parents
and Cadets: This allows upperclass parents to answer
freshmen parent questions. Also, the upperclass Cadets
have the opportunity to give guidance/tips to the
incoming Knobs.
4. Encourage incoming Knobs
to talk with each other
5. Regroup everyone
6. Reiterate the importance
of grades and "education first". Knobs can
get overly concerned with the military side of Cadet
life - it is vital that academics always come first.
7. Emphasize coming in
shape. Knobs should be running several miles, doing
pushups and situps at least 3 times a week.
8. Upperclass cadets can
emphasize Honor. Cadets do not lie, cheat or steal.
This lesson is one to adhere to before coming to The
Citadel
9. Lastly, emphasize the
support network available to each incoming Freshman.
There will be terrible days that make Cadets question
their decision to attend The Citadel. THIS IS NORMAL.
Parents should provide firm support and encouragement.
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