The guest instructor for Land Navigation has contacted Lt. Orris and informed him that he will not be able to make it to the squadron meeting on Tuesday. He has asked that his class be rescheduled to Tuesday, 3 Mar 09. We will do our best to accommodate the change. We will still attempt to work in testing for those who have planned for it, or make time available at the following meeting.
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.), CAP
NERPA505
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kb3mom
23 February 2009
22 February 2009
NERPA505 Update
This is an important update!
(1) Congratulations to Jason Peterson for completing his Curry Achievement, and for his promotion to C/Amn.! Congratulations are also in order for Ed Atwood, who submitted his application for senior membership in CAP, and in 505!
(2) If all goes as planned, Lt. Orris has arranged for us to have a special guest, a former US Army Special Forces member, on Tuesday night to teach a class on compass reading and ground navigation. It is rare that we are able to find someone with such qualifications to teach a class for us. I want to strongly encourage the entire squadron to make a special effort to attend the class. An understanding of ground navigation is vital for our completing successful and safe search and rescue missions. We live in an area that is surrounded by wilderness and it is very likely that we will be called upon at some point to use our skills to save a life. The uniform of the day is BDUs. Bring a good compass if you have one.
(3) Group 6 Commander's Call will be held in Hermitage, PA, on Saturday, 7 Mar 09, beginning at 0900 hrs. Group 6 staff, squadron commanders, and Cadet Advisory Council members are expected to attend. All other members are invited and encouraged to attend. Call me if you would like to go. It will be about a 2 1/2 hour drive, so we will need to leave Warren at about 0600 hrs. We should be home by around 1400 or 1430 hrs.
(4) If you need testing, be prepared to take it on Tuesday, 3 Mar 09.
(5) Visit http://nerpa505.blogspot.com to review past important announcements. Be sure to read the Cadet Update that follows below.
Semper Vigilans! See you Tuesday!
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.), CAP
NERPA505
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kb3mom
CADET UPDATE
It is good for all of us to be reminded of the importance of learning proper drill as part of our CAP experience. The purpose of drill is to develop teamwork, and the goal of teamwork is the kind of unity that makes a squadron work! We need to take our drill practice seriously. That is why it is an important requirement for almost every achievement. Don't get discouraged if it seems difficult at first. It will become easier with practice, but the practice has to be regular and not occasional.
C/MSgt. Evan F. Matheny
(1) Congratulations to Jason Peterson for completing his Curry Achievement, and for his promotion to C/Amn.! Congratulations are also in order for Ed Atwood, who submitted his application for senior membership in CAP, and in 505!
(2) If all goes as planned, Lt. Orris has arranged for us to have a special guest, a former US Army Special Forces member, on Tuesday night to teach a class on compass reading and ground navigation. It is rare that we are able to find someone with such qualifications to teach a class for us. I want to strongly encourage the entire squadron to make a special effort to attend the class. An understanding of ground navigation is vital for our completing successful and safe search and rescue missions. We live in an area that is surrounded by wilderness and it is very likely that we will be called upon at some point to use our skills to save a life. The uniform of the day is BDUs. Bring a good compass if you have one.
(3) Group 6 Commander's Call will be held in Hermitage, PA, on Saturday, 7 Mar 09, beginning at 0900 hrs. Group 6 staff, squadron commanders, and Cadet Advisory Council members are expected to attend. All other members are invited and encouraged to attend. Call me if you would like to go. It will be about a 2 1/2 hour drive, so we will need to leave Warren at about 0600 hrs. We should be home by around 1400 or 1430 hrs.
(4) If you need testing, be prepared to take it on Tuesday, 3 Mar 09.
(5) Visit http://nerpa505.blogspot.com to review past important announcements. Be sure to read the Cadet Update that follows below.
Semper Vigilans! See you Tuesday!
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.), CAP
NERPA505
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kb3mom
CADET UPDATE
It is good for all of us to be reminded of the importance of learning proper drill as part of our CAP experience. The purpose of drill is to develop teamwork, and the goal of teamwork is the kind of unity that makes a squadron work! We need to take our drill practice seriously. That is why it is an important requirement for almost every achievement. Don't get discouraged if it seems difficult at first. It will become easier with practice, but the practice has to be regular and not occasional.
C/MSgt. Evan F. Matheny
15 February 2009
NERPA505 Update
Congratulations are in order again this week! Congratulations to Blake James for fulfilling all the requirements for the Curry Award. Lt. Hagberg pinned on his C/Amn. stripes last Tuesday evening. Congratulations, too, to Daniel Hagberg for joining the team at 505! C/AB Hagberg received his CAP ID number on 12 Feb. We expect another promotion this Tuesday and another on 24 Feb. Keep up the great work, cadets!
(1) Tuesday is Emergency Services emphasis night. The uniform of he day is BDUs. Lt. Orris plans to cover the chapter on Natural Hazards, and begin the chapter on Land Navigation. I will assist him as needed. If you have any or all of the following items, please bring the to the meeting: A good compass, preferably a military style lensatic, or a Silva type orienteering compass. Also, topographical map of the area that we live in. I will have a couple of topographical maps that we can share if necessary. Everyone who intends to attend the field exercise at Heart's Content on 15-17 May needs to attend as many ES training sessions as possible. I hope all of you plan to attend the field exercise -- it will be a lot of fun and a great opportunity to learn and grow!
(2) Remember to read and sign off on the Monthly Safety Briefing posted on the bulletin board if you have not already done so.
(3) An attempt will be made to make testing available to those who need it. My advice is to organize your time and study so you can plan to test either on Leadership or Aerospace, and CPPT or Drill, on the first Tuesday of every month, which is testing night.
(4) THIS IS IMPORTANT! Please remember that we are guests in the building at 208 Market Street. As CAP cadet leaders, you have accepted an above average challenge to serve your community, state, and nation. Along with that comes an above average expectation of maturity and personal responsibility. Do not enter any rooms other than the classroom, gymnasium, or toilets. Do not use any of the balls or other toys in the gym without first asking permission. And please do not damage anything, especially things that you should leave alone. If you damage anything, or see anything damaged, report it to a senior member. Remember, we are present for a Civil Air Patrol meeting and training session, not for rowdy time or a free-for-all, and that all of us will be held accountable for our behavior.
If you need a ride to and from a meeting, and have not already made arrangements with me to pick you up, call me or send an email. We do not want anyone missing a meeting or any activity because of lack of transportation.
Semper Vigilans! See you Tuesday!
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.), CAP
NERPA505
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kb3mom
Cadet Update
Ch. (Capt) Matheny and I visited the Jamestown Composite Squadron last thursday. The main purpose of our visit was to see how a mature squadron works. We were met and introduced around by Capt. Maternowski, Squadron Commander. They have about 25 cadets. I was impressed most with how some of the lower ranking cadets helped teach classes, run PT, etc., under the supervision of a few cadet NCOs and officers. It was a very informative visit. Ch. Matheny met with some of the squadron's senior members.
Evan F. Matheny, C/MSgt., CAP
NERPA505
(1) Tuesday is Emergency Services emphasis night. The uniform of he day is BDUs. Lt. Orris plans to cover the chapter on Natural Hazards, and begin the chapter on Land Navigation. I will assist him as needed. If you have any or all of the following items, please bring the to the meeting: A good compass, preferably a military style lensatic, or a Silva type orienteering compass. Also, topographical map of the area that we live in. I will have a couple of topographical maps that we can share if necessary. Everyone who intends to attend the field exercise at Heart's Content on 15-17 May needs to attend as many ES training sessions as possible. I hope all of you plan to attend the field exercise -- it will be a lot of fun and a great opportunity to learn and grow!
(2) Remember to read and sign off on the Monthly Safety Briefing posted on the bulletin board if you have not already done so.
(3) An attempt will be made to make testing available to those who need it. My advice is to organize your time and study so you can plan to test either on Leadership or Aerospace, and CPPT or Drill, on the first Tuesday of every month, which is testing night.
(4) THIS IS IMPORTANT! Please remember that we are guests in the building at 208 Market Street. As CAP cadet leaders, you have accepted an above average challenge to serve your community, state, and nation. Along with that comes an above average expectation of maturity and personal responsibility. Do not enter any rooms other than the classroom, gymnasium, or toilets. Do not use any of the balls or other toys in the gym without first asking permission. And please do not damage anything, especially things that you should leave alone. If you damage anything, or see anything damaged, report it to a senior member. Remember, we are present for a Civil Air Patrol meeting and training session, not for rowdy time or a free-for-all, and that all of us will be held accountable for our behavior.
If you need a ride to and from a meeting, and have not already made arrangements with me to pick you up, call me or send an email. We do not want anyone missing a meeting or any activity because of lack of transportation.
Semper Vigilans! See you Tuesday!
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.), CAP
NERPA505
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kb3mom
Cadet Update
Ch. (Capt) Matheny and I visited the Jamestown Composite Squadron last thursday. The main purpose of our visit was to see how a mature squadron works. We were met and introduced around by Capt. Maternowski, Squadron Commander. They have about 25 cadets. I was impressed most with how some of the lower ranking cadets helped teach classes, run PT, etc., under the supervision of a few cadet NCOs and officers. It was a very informative visit. Ch. Matheny met with some of the squadron's senior members.
Evan F. Matheny, C/MSgt., CAP
NERPA505
08 February 2009
Cadet Update
Cadets, it is important for all of us to know our commanding officers. Here is a list of all of the chain of command, from National Commander to our Squadron Commander.
Evan F. Matheny, C/MSgt, CAP
NERPA505
- National Commander - Maj. Gen. Amy Courter / National Vice Commander - Brig. Gen. Reggie Chitwood
- North East Region Commander - Col. Robert Diduch / Vice Commander North - Col. Austyn Granville Jr. / Vice Commander South - Col. David Mull
- PA Wing 31 Commander - Col. Mark Lee / Vice Commander - Maj. Bret Stemrich
- Group 6 Commander - Maj. Gary Fleming / Group 6 Deputy Commander - Maj. Chuck Wedge
- Warren County Composite Squadron Commander - 1 Lt. Timothy Hagberg
Evan F. Matheny, C/MSgt, CAP
NERPA505
NERPA505 Update
Greetings 505! I hope each of you had a great week and are looking forward to a new week of learning and growing in CAP! Lt. Hagberg is still taking classes on Tuesday nights, but sends his greetings to all. He plans to be back with us in a few more weeks.
(1) Tuesday is Character Development (formerly Moral Leadership) emphasis night. The uniform of the day is USAF style blues for cadets and blues or the alternate uniform for senior members. Remember that cadets must attend at least one Character Development class per achievement in order to be promoted. Cadets must also record their thoughts about each session in their "Flight Log."
(2) We have been given the opportunity to work with the Clarion squadron during a field training exercise at Heart's Content Recreational Area on 14-17 May. Please mark these dates on your calendars and inform your parents of them. We will discuss more details in squadron meetings. We will also be working to complete as much of our Ground Team Member 3 Squadron Training Records as possible before going into the field. It is important that you attend as many meetings as possible to be sure your training is up to date.
(3) If you have not completed your General Emergency Services training online, let me or Lt. Orris know and we will assist you in working through it. Every cadet and senior must also have completed OPSEC and ORM training, as well as being up to date with the monthly Safety Briefing.
(4) We have added a new feature to the weekly update from C/MSgt Matheny as the ranking cadet in our squadron. Look for it later today.
(5) Remember, you can find past updates, a squadron calendar, and other useful information on http://nerpa505.blogspot.com.
Semper Fidelis! See you Tuesday!
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.), CAP
NERPA505
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kb3mom
(1) Tuesday is Character Development (formerly Moral Leadership) emphasis night. The uniform of the day is USAF style blues for cadets and blues or the alternate uniform for senior members. Remember that cadets must attend at least one Character Development class per achievement in order to be promoted. Cadets must also record their thoughts about each session in their "Flight Log."
(2) We have been given the opportunity to work with the Clarion squadron during a field training exercise at Heart's Content Recreational Area on 14-17 May. Please mark these dates on your calendars and inform your parents of them. We will discuss more details in squadron meetings. We will also be working to complete as much of our Ground Team Member 3 Squadron Training Records as possible before going into the field. It is important that you attend as many meetings as possible to be sure your training is up to date.
(3) If you have not completed your General Emergency Services training online, let me or Lt. Orris know and we will assist you in working through it. Every cadet and senior must also have completed OPSEC and ORM training, as well as being up to date with the monthly Safety Briefing.
(4) We have added a new feature to the weekly update from C/MSgt Matheny as the ranking cadet in our squadron. Look for it later today.
(5) Remember, you can find past updates, a squadron calendar, and other useful information on http://nerpa505.blogspot.com.
Semper Fidelis! See you Tuesday!
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.), CAP
NERPA505
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kb3mom
05 February 2009
Congratulations Captain Matheny
To all of you reading this blog I want you to know that I and Group 6 Civil Air Patrol are very proud of Captain Matheny's recent appointment by National Headquarters as a Chaplain and his promotion to Captain. He has worked diligently in making the Warren County Squadron a viable reality. Good Job Sir see you soon.
Major Chuck Wedge
Gp 6 deputy commander
Major Chuck Wedge
Gp 6 deputy commander
03 February 2009
Congratulations & Welcome to 505!
Congratulations to C/AB Jason Peterson, and welcome to 505! C/AB Peterson's CAP ID number was assigned today, so he is officially a member of the Warren County Composite Squadron, CAP. Let's all show our appreciation to Jason, make him feel welcome and encourage him to learn and grow with us in CAP!
Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
NERPA505
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kb3mom
Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
NERPA505
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kb3mom
01 February 2009
NERPA505 Update
Greetings to everyone from 505! Hope you're enjoying the winter! Unless you can afford to "fly south," just stay safe, have fun, and make the best of it. Spring will come before you know it!
(1) Tuesday night is Safety emphasis and testing night. The uniform of the day is BDUs. The Safety Briefing is necessary for participation in anything but classroom activities. You cannot even take the Cadet Physical Fitness Test or participate in drill without signing off on the safety briefing. If you cannot be there Tuesday, be sure you read the safety briefing that wil be posted on the bulletin board and sign the roster that is with it. Testing will be made available to everyone who needs it. If you need PT, come prepared to take it in the gym.
(2) Polish your military bearing. Be sure that your uniform is as complete as possible. We understand that financial constraints may slow our purchase of uniform items, but everyone should have at least name tape, CAP tape, reverse flag, PA Wing patch, and appropriate grade insignia. All of us should make an effort to complete our uniform items as soon as possible. Even if we don't have everything we need on our uniforms, there is no excuse for not having them clean and pressed, and shoes/boots shined. When you are in uniform, you represent the CAP, the USAF, and your country! Be sharp and stand tall.
(3) Exercise your knowledge of CAP / USAF customs and courtesies. Know your chain of command. Address senior members and cadet officers as "Sir" or "Ma'am." Address enlisted and non-commissioned officers by their rank. Practice saluting and reporting to officers. Hardly anything looks worse than a limp salute that looks like someone waving a noodle. When saluting, the lower rank renders the first salute and holds it until the higher ranking officer returns a complete salute. Enlisted and non-commissioned ranks do not salute each other. This may seem like "silliness" to some people, but in an emergency or crisis situation, the self control learned through developing military bearing and rendering customs and courtesies can mean the difference between success and failure. Familiarity can cause us all, seniors and cadets, to get a bit slack, but we need to hold one another accountable for the sake of the squadron, the mission, and those we serve.
(4) If you need help with anything pertaining to CAP, ask for it. CAP programs are designed to allow seniors and cadets to advance at their own pace. Challenge yourself! It is amazing how much there is to learn and how much fun it is to learn it!
Semper Vigilans! See you Tuesday!
Randall F. Matheny, 2 Lt.
Deputy Commander for Cadets
NERPA505
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kb3mom
(1) Tuesday night is Safety emphasis and testing night. The uniform of the day is BDUs. The Safety Briefing is necessary for participation in anything but classroom activities. You cannot even take the Cadet Physical Fitness Test or participate in drill without signing off on the safety briefing. If you cannot be there Tuesday, be sure you read the safety briefing that wil be posted on the bulletin board and sign the roster that is with it. Testing will be made available to everyone who needs it. If you need PT, come prepared to take it in the gym.
(2) Polish your military bearing. Be sure that your uniform is as complete as possible. We understand that financial constraints may slow our purchase of uniform items, but everyone should have at least name tape, CAP tape, reverse flag, PA Wing patch, and appropriate grade insignia. All of us should make an effort to complete our uniform items as soon as possible. Even if we don't have everything we need on our uniforms, there is no excuse for not having them clean and pressed, and shoes/boots shined. When you are in uniform, you represent the CAP, the USAF, and your country! Be sharp and stand tall.
(3) Exercise your knowledge of CAP / USAF customs and courtesies. Know your chain of command. Address senior members and cadet officers as "Sir" or "Ma'am." Address enlisted and non-commissioned officers by their rank. Practice saluting and reporting to officers. Hardly anything looks worse than a limp salute that looks like someone waving a noodle. When saluting, the lower rank renders the first salute and holds it until the higher ranking officer returns a complete salute. Enlisted and non-commissioned ranks do not salute each other. This may seem like "silliness" to some people, but in an emergency or crisis situation, the self control learned through developing military bearing and rendering customs and courtesies can mean the difference between success and failure. Familiarity can cause us all, seniors and cadets, to get a bit slack, but we need to hold one another accountable for the sake of the squadron, the mission, and those we serve.
(4) If you need help with anything pertaining to CAP, ask for it. CAP programs are designed to allow seniors and cadets to advance at their own pace. Challenge yourself! It is amazing how much there is to learn and how much fun it is to learn it!
Semper Vigilans! See you Tuesday!
Randall F. Matheny, 2 Lt.
Deputy Commander for Cadets
NERPA505
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kb3mom
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