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Central Florida parents, grandparents and alumni supporting our Midshipmen from Plebe year through Commissioning.

Our Mission

USNA Parent Club of Central Florida supports Central Florida Midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy and their families. We connect parents, guardians, and supporters of Midshipmen, appointees, Prep School and Foundation students, and graduates; share information from the Academy and Alumni Association; and raise funds that go directly to our Mids through care packages, gift cards, and gatherings.

The USNA Alumni Association named us a Distinguished Parent Club in 2017 and again in 2021, one of only a handful of clubs nationwide recognized each of those years.

A large group of club families wearing Navy gear together at a restaurant gathering
The club, together
A family standing with a Midshipman in summer whites in front of Bancroft Hall
Family day at the Yard
The club's banner and USNA flags displayed on a table at an outdoor gathering
Setting up for an outreach event

Past Club Presidents

  • Jennifer Sheyda, 2022 to 2026
  • Charlie and Cindy Frye, 2020 to 2022
  • Lisa Templin-Rayborn, 2019 to 2020
  • Joanna Volpert and Mary Colton, 2018 to 2019
  • Joe Carter, 2017 to 2018
  • Donna Miller and Barbara Bender, 2016 to 2017
  • Cheryl and Hank Miller, 2015 to 2016
  • Theresa and Tim Willings, 2014 to 2015
  • Vicky DiGiovanni, 2013 to 2014
  • Lori and Bob Mund, 2012 to 2013
  • Larry and Linda Salazar, 2011 to 2012

Flag Coordinators

  • 2026: Soumaya Marvin
  • 2025: Claudia Otto
  • 2023: Michelle Fuller
  • 2022: Michelle Fuller
  • 2021: Jen Bell
  • 2020: Jen Bell
  • 2019: Mary Colton
  • 2018: Ginger Carter

What we do

Gifts that reach your Mid

Birthday gift cards, exam-week surprises, Dark Ages gifts and other support throughout the year.

Gatherings and watch parties

Back to the Brigade, the FAU tailgate, Army-Navy, and other chances to spend time with Central Florida USNA families.

Commissioning send-off

Firstie Send Off, a commemorative coin, a Capitol-flown flag and a class crest flag at graduation, for eligible four-year member families.

Serving Central Florida since
2011
USNA Distinguished Parent Club
Awarded 2017 & 2021
A class crest flag flying from a porch railing
The only authorized Parents Club source
Class Crest Flags, $35
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2026, 2027 board

Current board

President
Jill Minton
Vice President
Autumn Kanistras
Treasurer
Haley Comer-Williams
Secretary
Debbie Scott
Flags
Soumaya Marvin
Digital operations
Tina Marinshaw

With thanks to our outgoing board for their service through this transition.

Outgoing board, advisory through the transition
Past President
Jennifer Sheyda
Past Vice President
Jennifer Meyer
Past Treasurer
Lori Ehmann
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