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Greetings 505!  Hopefully, everyone is getting resettled into the school-year routine by now.  We had a little better attendance during last meeting than we have had since football and soccer seasons started.  We appreciate everyone who attended the squadron meeting even after practices.  Think about using sports activities as recruiting opportunities.  A few of your friends who are active in sports may also be interested in some of the challenging opportunities CAP has to offer, especially in Emergency Services!  Make it a point to invite a friend to every meeting that you attend!  Be proud of who you are and what you do in CAP!

(1) Basic Cadet Orientation Program for cadets is still scheduled for 0800 3 Oct to 1600 4 October at the National Guard Armory, 108 Valley View Drive, Ford City, PA 16226.  Cost is $10.00 per cadet.  Contact Capt Aaron LaMantia at 724-248-0806 or ajlamantia@sqdn125.org.
(2) Tuesday is 5th Tuesday Emergency Service  emphasis.  We are working towards getting cadets and seniors signed off on as many SQTR items as possible in preparation for the upcoming SAREX scheduled for 23-25 Oct.  We will work on stretcher use and carries.  Captain Hagberg has directed that casual clothing may be worn on fifth Tuesdays.  After the ES class we will use the remainder of the time for snacks and games.
(3) Cadets who are unable to attend the BCOP are asked to help with our scheduled fundraiser from 1600 to 2000 3 Oct, and 1400 to 1800 4 Oct.  Please inform Captains Matheny or Hagberg if you are available.  This may be the last fundraising opportunity we have before spring 2010.
(4) Cadets and senior members are strongly encouraged to attend the PA Wing & Cadet Conferences 17-18 Oct.  There will be many excellent opportunities for meeting and studying with other PAWG members, plus, conference attendance is required for senior members who are seeking professional development.  I can verify that the education received and contacts made at CAP schools and conferences are valuable inside and outside of CAP.  Pre registration is required.  Information can be found at http://www.pawingcap.com/conference/ or http://pawingconference.eventbrite.com/.
(5) Be sure to have your calendars marked for the SAREX, 23-25 Oct.  The location has not yet been announced, but is projected to be in the Franklin, PA vicinity.

  Semper Vigilans!  

See you Tuesday!

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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
Group 6, PAWG Dep. Ch. (West)
Civil Air Patrol
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