NERPA505 Update

Greetings 505! Hope everyone had a great weekend! Please be sure that your parents read these updates so they are aware of what we are doing.

(1) Tuesday night is Open House for 505! Its still not too late to invite friends and family to see what CAP is all about. Invite everyone you know! Cadets & seniors should plan to be at the meeting about 30 minutes early to help get organized. We hope that every member of 505 will make an effort to be in attendance! If you want some invitations to pass out at school on Monday, let me know right away and I will drop them off at your school Monday morning.
(2) Lt Hagberg has requested that we have a mix of uniforms, blues and BDUs, at the meeting. Cadets should wear blues only if they have a complete set, including correct insignia, name plate, and shoes. Others may wear BDUs. Sleeves should be rolled up. Since we are expecting our Group Commander, Maj. Fleming, and some of the command staff, all of us should make a special effort to be sure that our uniforms and personal appearances are squared away. We are also expecting visitors from our community, including some representatives from county and city government. This is a great opportunity for us to showcase our squadron in a positive and professional manner! There will also be a promotion ceremony for everyone who is due for a promoton. Let's be sharp on our customs and courtesies!
(3) So far we have 5 members of 505 who have confirmed their plans to participate in the training exercise at Hearts Content on 15-17 May. If you have not already done so, please let me or Lt Hagberg know by Tuesday night if you plan to attend. It is not necessary that you be able to camp overnight, and it is not necessary that you have complete field gear. You will need to have completed the GES 116 exam online, and have a CAPF 101 card. Parents may drop you off and pick you up at the training mission HQ whenever they desire. If you want to train, but cannot camp and do not have transportation, let me know and I will try to arrange transportation for you. Individuals are responsible for bringing their own food and for being appropriately dressed for the weather at the time. If you want to camp, but do not have a tent, it might be possible to team you up with someone. Let me know in advance and I will explore the possibility. Be sure you are signed off on the Monthly Safety Briefing for May or you will not be able to participate. Navigation classes will be taught with map and compass, but cadets or seniors who have a GPS are encouraged to bring it with them.
Semper Vigilans! See you Tuesday!
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
Group 6, PAWG 31
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom