All parents of alumni are welcome to be active members of the Chaminade Alumni Parent Association (CAPA). The purpose of this association is to keep alive and perpetuate an active interest in the Chaminade Family. Active CAPA members register each year by submitting the form for membership. In addition, members are welcome to participate in CAPA Gold -- a weekly drawing of prizes.
To become a member, please complete the following forms and mail to:
President
Mr. and Mrs. John Umland (Jeanne) Vice President, Hospitality
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Ruiz (Natasha) Treasurer
Mr. and Mrs. James John (Jean)
CAPA Gold Club
Rev. Garrett Long, S.M. '62 Corresponding Secretary
Mrs. Jeanne Umland Recording Secretary
Mr. Kevin Creeron
Ms. Elena Kabasinskas Editor-in-Chief, CAPA Chronicles
Mrs. Debra Gerner Tuxedo Coordinator
Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Hardy (Elizabeth)
Chairpersons, Board of Directors
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ruhl (Sheila) Board of Directors
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Fasano (Georgia)
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gerner (Debra)
Mr. and Mrs. James Marchetta (Sue)
Moderator
Rev. Garrett Long, S.M. ’62 Assistant Moderator
Bro. Robert Lahey, S.M. ’65 Assistant Moderator
Mr. Salvatore Trentacoste (Marina)
Every parent should join the Chaminade Alumni Parents Association once his or her son graduates from Chaminade, regardless of whether or not you have other sons who are, or may in the future, attend Chaminade. Our focus is maintaining the connection between parents of alumni and Chaminade High School, which has done so much for our sons.
CAPA hosts a number of wonderful events throughout the year. Beginning in September, a Mass and Dinner is held where the portrait of the most recent graduating class is unveiled in the cafeteria. It will hang there before moving to its place in the hallway the following year. This is a special event, particularly for the parents of our most recent graduates. This is followed by a Fall social event. Some events we have had in the past are a dinner cruise around Manhattan, a trip to a vineyard and a day in Manhattan. A Family Communion Breakfast in November with a special guest speaker is always a great time for parents and their families.
In the winter, CAPA hosts a Jazz Night with cocktails, dessert, and a performance by the Jazz Band and Vocal Ensemble and a Dinner Theater event for the Saturday performance of the Spring Musical. CAPA also hosts a beautiful Day of Recollection at Meribah in March. This is a day of prayer, reflection, and friendship. The CAPA year concludes with the CAPA Barbecue held on the Science Center rooftop!
These wonderful events provide a great way for us as parents to stay connected, involved, and simply enjoy camaraderie with old and new friends. You can become as involved as your schedule allows, but we invite you to take advantage of the opportunity to “cross the bridge” from Parents Club to CAPA upon your son’s graduation! Should you have any questions about membership, registration for upcoming events, or you’d just like to hear more about CAPA, please do not hesitate to contact us at (516) 849-8631, or jeanne.umland@gmail.com.
