NERPA505 Update

Greetings, 505!  Here's hoping everyone enjoyed a great weekend.  Congratulations are again in order for Cadets Daniel Hagberg and Collin Matheny, who completed all requirements for Cadet Technical Sergeant!

Thanks to SM Brad Peterson, C/TSgt. Collin Matheny, and C/Amn. Natalie Peterson for accompanying me to represent 505 at the Group Six Commander's Call.

(1) Tuesday is PT emphasis night.  Please bring appropriate clothing and shoes for exercising.  The weather is supposed to be wet, so we will plan to use the gym.  Cadets who need to PT test for their next achievement should plan ahead.
(2) Re. C/2 Lt. Matheny: Cadet mentors should be prepared to spend some time with their cadets, helping them prepare for the next scheduled testing day.
(3) Re. Capt Hagberg, the squadron has opportunities to participated in the Memorial Day events at Russell, PA, including a ceremony at the cemetery, and the parade.  More information will be forthcoming.
(4) Maj. Shelly Fleming, Group Six Commander, emphasized proper uniforms and grooming for cadets and senior members.  Senior members are expected set an example for cadets in military bearing, customs and courtesies, and advancing training.  Re. the CAP Corporate Uniform for senior members, the blue double-breasted uniform will not be phased out as originally announced, but will be changed as follows: blue name plate used on the white shirt will be changed to a CAP gray name plate; the grade insignia on the white shirt and the blouse will be changed to the CAP gray epaulets.  Changes may be made now, but become mandatory by 30 Sep. 10.
(5) 1 Lt. Karnes had been appointed as Group 6 Assistant Recruiting and Retention Officer.  He will assist Maj. Chuck Wedge, Group Six Recruiting and Retention Officer.
(6) Anyone who wishes to read the squadron report presented at Commander's Call can read or print it by clicking here.

Upcoming opportunities:

• A Field Training Exercise is planned for 15-16 May at Franklin, PA.  All members who are available are encouraged to attend to work on completing their Ground Team SQTRs.  Most of our members need to be working on either Ground Team Member 3 or 2.
• Senior members who have not attended Squadron Leadership School still have time to register for 15-16 May.  The class will be held at the Greenville, PA, VFW facility.
• Legislative Day at the PA legislature is on 25 May.  PA Wing Vice Commander (West) Maj. Fleming, request that some of the Group's top cadets make the trip to talk with some members of the legislature about the importance and value of CAP.
• Three training opportunities for Cadets are scheduled for 19-26 Jun:  Basic Cadet Encampment and Cadet Leadership School, both at FTIG, and Powered Flight Encampment at Franklin.
• Squadrons are encouraged to plan to assist with parking at the Butler County Fair, 2-10 Jul.  Squadrons will share in funds provided by the Fair for parking based upon the number of attendants and the time served.
  

  Semper Vigilans!    Be proud of who you are and what you do in CAP!  See you Tuesday!

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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
PA Wing, Group 6
Civil Air Patrol
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