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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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