Greetings 505! I hope everyone had a great weekend! I received some good news a couple of days ago when I received an email from Jon Durnell. He has finished boot camp and is continuing schooling. He asked about everyone in the squadron and has evidently been keeping up with the squadron blog.
(1) The Group 6 Inspector General will be visiting our squadron this Tuesday. By order of the commander, the uniform of the day will be USAF style Class B Blues. Uniforms and personal appearance should be in accordance with regulations. If you have any questions, please address them to Capt. Hagberg or to me. C/MSgt. Matheny has informed me that a full schedule of training is ready for the evening.
(2) Tuesday is monthly Safety Briefing night. Please remember that the safety briefing must either be attended or read, and signed off on the log, before senior members or cadets can participate in any organized squadron activity other than classroom.
(3) Tuesday would normally be testing night, but as most of you know by now we are currently without an available testing officer. SM SSgt. Atwood is no longer able to assist cadets with testing because of his busy schedule. We are thankful and appreciative of his generous giving of his time and expertise while he had opportunity. He is especially to be thanked for helping us get our Color Guard off to a great start. Hopefully, we will be able to resolve the testing officer issue very quickly. 1 Lt. Orris is a testing officer, but has been unable to attend meetings due to his work schedule and less than ideal travel conditions between Warren and Bradford. Cadets should use the time to study and be ready for their next achievement exam. Thanks, Ed, and best wishes!
Semper Vigilans!
See you Tuesday!
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
PAWG, Group 6
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom
31 January 2010
25 January 2010
Senior Member Professional Development Opportunities
Re. the latest update from Capt. Lydina Ball, G6 Prof. Development Officer, prof. development opportunities:
(1) The Corporate Learning Course is a go for the 24-25 April date. One thing to note, however, is that ANYONE who has taken the SLS course should seriously consider taking this course...especially since we worked diligently to get it held somewhere besides FITG!! This will be the first time for that, and a good showing of members could pave the way for future courses being held closer to the members needing them.
(2) The Group 6 Squadron Leadership School is also confirmed for 15-16 May, at the Greenville VFW. I will be selecting instructors shortly. If you have any suggestions of members from your squadron who need or want an instructional opportunity please forward their contact information to me.
Unit Commanders Course dates are still pending final decision...
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
PAWG, Group 6
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom
(1) The Corporate Learning Course is a go for the 24-25 April date. One thing to note, however, is that ANYONE who has taken the SLS course should seriously consider taking this course...especially since we worked diligently to get it held somewhere besides FITG!! This will be the first time for that, and a good showing of members could pave the way for future courses being held closer to the members needing them.
(2) The Group 6 Squadron Leadership School is also confirmed for 15-16 May, at the Greenville VFW. I will be selecting instructors shortly. If you have any suggestions of members from your squadron who need or want an instructional opportunity please forward their contact information to me.
Unit Commanders Course dates are still pending final decision...
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
PAWG, Group 6
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom
Blog Photos
I took down the 09 photos from the blog and started the 2010 album. Hopefully, we will add lots of interesting photos this year!
Randy
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
PAWG, Group 6
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom
Randy
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
PAWG, Group 6
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom
24 January 2010
NERPA505 Update - Squadron Dinner, Winterfest, and Tuesday Meeting
Greetings, 505! It's been a busy, but fun week. I hope that all of you who participated in squadron activities enjoyed them as much as I did!
First of note, please keep C/SrA Jason Peterson in your prayers. Jason injured a knee during a wrestling match for the Dragons.
Thanks to everyone who attended the first annual 505 Squadron Dinner last Tuesday. There were twenty-nine people in attendance and the fellowship was great! State Rep. Kathy Rapp was the keynote speaker. She acknowledged the cadets as the leaders of tomorrow, praised them for their commitment to serving community, state and nation in the Civil Air Patrol, and encouraged them carry the responsibilities of citizenship and service into adulthood. Major Gary Fleming, PAWG Vice Commander (west) and Major Shelly Fleming addressed the assembly and commended the squadron for its progress since its inception. Major Chuck Wedge gave an an informative presentation on and meeting that he and his wife, Captain Tina Wedge, had with Col. Mary Feik, after whom the third cadet milestone award is named. Col. Feik is an aviation legend, and often visits CAP cadet functions. By all accounts, our first dinner was a great success! I will let you know when I get the photos uploaded to the blog.
Thanks, too, to Captain Hagberg, C/SSgt. Hagberg, C/SSgt. Matheny and C/CMSgt. Matheny, who agreed to work with me in supporting the Warren County Fire Police with parking during the Winterfest. Everyone did an excellent job and represented the squadron well, receiving many compliments from the Fire Police and Police Explorers that they worked with. Officer Brandon Deppen and the Police Explorers also did an excellent job and were a credit to our community.
(1) Tuesday is Aerospace Education emphasis night. The uniform of the day is BDUs.
(2) Cadets who are planning to attend the Basic Cadet Orientation Program at the Ford City Armory on 30-31 Jan. should be sure to download the necessary forms by clicking here. The documents are in a compressed file. If you have trouble downloading it, let me know and I will email it directly to you.
Semper Vigilans!
See you Tuesday! Be proud of who you are and of what you do in CAP!
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
PAWG, Group 6
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom
First of note, please keep C/SrA Jason Peterson in your prayers. Jason injured a knee during a wrestling match for the Dragons.
Thanks to everyone who attended the first annual 505 Squadron Dinner last Tuesday. There were twenty-nine people in attendance and the fellowship was great! State Rep. Kathy Rapp was the keynote speaker. She acknowledged the cadets as the leaders of tomorrow, praised them for their commitment to serving community, state and nation in the Civil Air Patrol, and encouraged them carry the responsibilities of citizenship and service into adulthood. Major Gary Fleming, PAWG Vice Commander (west) and Major Shelly Fleming addressed the assembly and commended the squadron for its progress since its inception. Major Chuck Wedge gave an an informative presentation on and meeting that he and his wife, Captain Tina Wedge, had with Col. Mary Feik, after whom the third cadet milestone award is named. Col. Feik is an aviation legend, and often visits CAP cadet functions. By all accounts, our first dinner was a great success! I will let you know when I get the photos uploaded to the blog.
Thanks, too, to Captain Hagberg, C/SSgt. Hagberg, C/SSgt. Matheny and C/CMSgt. Matheny, who agreed to work with me in supporting the Warren County Fire Police with parking during the Winterfest. Everyone did an excellent job and represented the squadron well, receiving many compliments from the Fire Police and Police Explorers that they worked with. Officer Brandon Deppen and the Police Explorers also did an excellent job and were a credit to our community.
(1) Tuesday is Aerospace Education emphasis night. The uniform of the day is BDUs.
(2) Cadets who are planning to attend the Basic Cadet Orientation Program at the Ford City Armory on 30-31 Jan. should be sure to download the necessary forms by clicking here. The documents are in a compressed file. If you have trouble downloading it, let me know and I will email it directly to you.
Semper Vigilans!
See you Tuesday! Be proud of who you are and of what you do in CAP!
--
Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
PAWG, Group 6
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom
18 January 2010
NERPA505 Update - Squadron Dinner!
Greetings, 505! I hope everyone is planning to attend our first annual squadron dinner!
(1) Captain Hagberg has requested the squadron members be present by 1800 hrs. We will ask for a donation of $5.00 person, age 12 years and up, to help defray expenses. The menu will include spaghetti & meatballs, green beans, dinner rolls, salad, desert, and refreshments. The uniform of the day is Class B blues for cadets, or suitable dinner dress for those who do not have blues, and blues or corporate uniform for senior members, or suitable dinner dress. Dinner is planned for 1900 hrs. Some special guests are expected, including State Representative Kathy Rapp and her Warren staff, and the Group 6 command staff. The dinner will be at our meeting location, 208 Market Street, upstairs.
(2) Winterfest at Chapman Dam State Park is planned for 23-24 Jan., regardless of the weather. Check with Ch. Matheny for details on volunteers needed to assist with parking on Saturday, and possibly on Sunday.
Semper Vigilans!
See you at the dinner!
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
PAWG, Group 6
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom
(1) Captain Hagberg has requested the squadron members be present by 1800 hrs. We will ask for a donation of $5.00 person, age 12 years and up, to help defray expenses. The menu will include spaghetti & meatballs, green beans, dinner rolls, salad, desert, and refreshments. The uniform of the day is Class B blues for cadets, or suitable dinner dress for those who do not have blues, and blues or corporate uniform for senior members, or suitable dinner dress. Dinner is planned for 1900 hrs. Some special guests are expected, including State Representative Kathy Rapp and her Warren staff, and the Group 6 command staff. The dinner will be at our meeting location, 208 Market Street, upstairs.
(2) Winterfest at Chapman Dam State Park is planned for 23-24 Jan., regardless of the weather. Check with Ch. Matheny for details on volunteers needed to assist with parking on Saturday, and possibly on Sunday.
Semper Vigilans!
See you at the dinner!
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
PAWG, Group 6
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom
10 January 2010
NERPA505 Update -- Squadron Dinner Coming Up!
Hello, 505! I hope everyone had a great weekend and stayed warm!
(1) Tuesday is Character Development and Leadership night. The uniform of the day is Class B blues. BDUs are acceptable for those who do not have blues.
(2) The squadron dinner is scheduled for 19 Jan. at our regular meeting location. We hope that every member will plan to attend. This is a great opportunity to be of encouragement to the squadron. Thanks again to Faith Fellowship for volunteering the use of their facility. Let's plan to tie up loose ends for the dinner on Tuesday night. I need a total number of cadets and family members who plan to attend. We will ask for a donation of $5.00 person, age 12 years and up, to help defray expenses. The menu will be simple. You will be notified by email when it is finalized, but it looks like we will have spaghetti, meatballs, salad, dinner rolls, and a desert. The uniform should be Class B blues for cadets, or suitable dinner dress for those who do not have blues, and blues or corporate uniform for senior members, of suitable dinner dress.
(3) I will be attending a final planning meeting for Winterfest on 12 Jan. I will post an update if there is any new information. As it stands, squadron members who can be available on Saturday, 23 Jan., will supplement the Fire Police in directing traffic and parking.
Semper Vigilans!
See you Tuesday!
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
PAWG, Group 6
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom
(1) Tuesday is Character Development and Leadership night. The uniform of the day is Class B blues. BDUs are acceptable for those who do not have blues.
(2) The squadron dinner is scheduled for 19 Jan. at our regular meeting location. We hope that every member will plan to attend. This is a great opportunity to be of encouragement to the squadron. Thanks again to Faith Fellowship for volunteering the use of their facility. Let's plan to tie up loose ends for the dinner on Tuesday night. I need a total number of cadets and family members who plan to attend. We will ask for a donation of $5.00 person, age 12 years and up, to help defray expenses. The menu will be simple. You will be notified by email when it is finalized, but it looks like we will have spaghetti, meatballs, salad, dinner rolls, and a desert. The uniform should be Class B blues for cadets, or suitable dinner dress for those who do not have blues, and blues or corporate uniform for senior members, of suitable dinner dress.
(3) I will be attending a final planning meeting for Winterfest on 12 Jan. I will post an update if there is any new information. As it stands, squadron members who can be available on Saturday, 23 Jan., will supplement the Fire Police in directing traffic and parking.
Semper Vigilans!
See you Tuesday!
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
PAWG, Group 6
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom
07 January 2010
Professional Development Courses for Senior Members
Gentlemen,
I just received a note from the Group 6 Prof. Development Officer with some tentative dates for training opportunities. She asked me to pass them on to all of you. I'll let you know when the dates are confirmed for each course. Information can be found on each course by clicking here (CAP University). Costs to attend the courses are nominal, and some expenses may be reimbursed from squadron funds, if sufficient funds are available. Expenses that are not reimbursed may possibly be tax deductible. Be sure to consult IRS regulations.
Corporate Learning Course - April 24/25, at the Pittsburg Air Reserve Station. Dates are pretty certain for this one, but no one in our squadron needs it yet. CLC is for officers pursuing the CAP Professional Development Program who have completed Level 2.
Unit Commander's Course - April 10/11 (tentative), at Lawrence County Composite Squadron, Cunningham Armory-Pennsylvania Army National Guard 1/107 Field Artillery, 820 Frank Avenue
New Castle, PA 16101. Any CAP officer can attend the UCC, but it is primarily designed for command positions, or those interested in command positions.
Squadron Leadership School - 15/16 May (tentative), Greenville, probably at the armory. Needed to complete Level 2. It is highly recommended that all senior members attend an SLS. The information is invaluable and the schools have gotten progressively more informative.
Randy
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
505 Prof. Dev. Officer
PAWG, Group 6
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom
I just received a note from the Group 6 Prof. Development Officer with some tentative dates for training opportunities. She asked me to pass them on to all of you. I'll let you know when the dates are confirmed for each course. Information can be found on each course by clicking here (CAP University). Costs to attend the courses are nominal, and some expenses may be reimbursed from squadron funds, if sufficient funds are available. Expenses that are not reimbursed may possibly be tax deductible. Be sure to consult IRS regulations.
Corporate Learning Course - April 24/25, at the Pittsburg Air Reserve Station. Dates are pretty certain for this one, but no one in our squadron needs it yet. CLC is for officers pursuing the CAP Professional Development Program who have completed Level 2.
Unit Commander's Course - April 10/11 (tentative), at Lawrence County Composite Squadron, Cunningham Armory-Pennsylvania Army National Guard 1/107 Field Artillery, 820 Frank Avenue
New Castle, PA 16101. Any CAP officer can attend the UCC, but it is primarily designed for command positions, or those interested in command positions.
Squadron Leadership School - 15/16 May (tentative), Greenville, probably at the armory. Needed to complete Level 2. It is highly recommended that all senior members attend an SLS. The information is invaluable and the schools have gotten progressively more informative.
Randy
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
505 Prof. Dev. Officer
PAWG, Group 6
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom
06 January 2010
Congratulations & Welcome to 505!
Congratulations to C/AB Natalie Peterson, and welcome to 505! C/AB Peterson's CAP ID number was assigned today, so she is officially a member of the Warren County Composite Squadron, CAP! Let's all show our appreciation to Natalie, make her feel welcome, and encourage her to learn and grow with us in CAP!
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
PAWG, Group 6
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
PAWG, Group 6
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom
03 January 2010
NERPA505 Update
Happy New Year, 505! I hope all of you are looking forward to a great year with CAP as much as I am. Remember that meetings are canceled only if there is an active Winter Storm Warning in effect. Otherwise, we will plan to meet as usual.
(1) Tuesday, 5 Jan., is Safety Briefing & testing night. PT and drill testing will be offered, as well as written testing pending the availability of our testing officer. The uniform of the day will be BDUs.
(2) The date settled on by the cadets for our squadron dinner is 19 Jan., location to be announced. Hopefully, we can finalize plans Tuesday night.
(3) Those of you who have helped with Winterfest posters, please email me a list of every place that allowed you to put up a poster, the name(s) of cadets who participated, and the hours worked. I will be sure that each one receives a letter from the county verifying community service hours. Please inform Chaplain Matheny this Tuesday evening if you know for sure that you will be able to assist with parking at Winterfest on Saturday, 23 Jan.
(4) The annual PAWG Cadet Conference is accepting registrations. Check with C/CMSgt. Matheny, C/SSgt. Matheny and C/SrA Peterson, all of whom attended last year, if you have questions about the conference. View or download a registration form by clicking here. Cadets who desire to attend should inform Capt. Hagberg or Chaplain Matheny.
Semper Vigilans!
See you Tuesday!
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
PAWG, Group 6
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom
(1) Tuesday, 5 Jan., is Safety Briefing & testing night. PT and drill testing will be offered, as well as written testing pending the availability of our testing officer. The uniform of the day will be BDUs.
(2) The date settled on by the cadets for our squadron dinner is 19 Jan., location to be announced. Hopefully, we can finalize plans Tuesday night.
(3) Those of you who have helped with Winterfest posters, please email me a list of every place that allowed you to put up a poster, the name(s) of cadets who participated, and the hours worked. I will be sure that each one receives a letter from the county verifying community service hours. Please inform Chaplain Matheny this Tuesday evening if you know for sure that you will be able to assist with parking at Winterfest on Saturday, 23 Jan.
(4) The annual PAWG Cadet Conference is accepting registrations. Check with C/CMSgt. Matheny, C/SSgt. Matheny and C/SrA Peterson, all of whom attended last year, if you have questions about the conference. View or download a registration form by clicking here. Cadets who desire to attend should inform Capt. Hagberg or Chaplain Matheny.
Semper Vigilans!
See you Tuesday!
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
PAWG, Group 6
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom
01 January 2010
Emergency Services Readiness Message for 505 Ground Team Members
Maj. Baker, G6 Director of Operations has issued a readiness message to all G6 ground team members and support staff. 505 ground team trainees and members should check their gear and insure that they have their 24 hour pack (GTM 3), 48 hour pack (GTM 2), or 72 hour pack (GTM 1) ready, and weather appropriate clothing available. Most of our members are GTM 3 (Ground Team Member 3), or GTM 3 trainees, and need only a 24 hour pack. Please be sure you have an up-to-date 101 card and, if you are in training, a copy of your current SQTR. We are not currently on stand-by or alert, but that situation can change quickly as the weather worsens.
Please be prepared to report if called out, but please do not report to a mission if you are not prepared and equipped. Ground team members and support staff must also be up-to-date on Operational Risk Management training and have completed the monthly safety briefing.
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
PAWG, Group 6
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom
Please be prepared to report if called out, but please do not report to a mission if you are not prepared and equipped. Ground team members and support staff must also be up-to-date on Operational Risk Management training and have completed the monthly safety briefing.
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
PAWG, Group 6
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom
Best Wishes for a Wonderful New Year!
Happy New Year!
I pray that all of you had a safe and joyous New Year's Eve. Speaking for myself, it has been a blessing to finish another year as a member of a great service organization, a great Wing, a great Group, and a great Squadron! There may be a lot volunteer service organizations (and I've been a member of several of them over the years) but, there are none better than CAP, and there are no better volunteers than CAP seniors and cadets! I look forward to serving you, and serving with you, in the New Year. It is my continued prayer that you have a happy, prosperous, and blessed New Year!
Randy
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
PAWG, Group 6
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom
I pray that all of you had a safe and joyous New Year's Eve. Speaking for myself, it has been a blessing to finish another year as a member of a great service organization, a great Wing, a great Group, and a great Squadron! There may be a lot volunteer service organizations (and I've been a member of several of them over the years) but, there are none better than CAP, and there are no better volunteers than CAP seniors and cadets! I look forward to serving you, and serving with you, in the New Year. It is my continued prayer that you have a happy, prosperous, and blessed New Year!
Randy
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
PAWG, Group 6
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom
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