NERPA505 Update

Hello 505!  I hope everyone had a great weekend and took time to reflect on the anniversary of 9/11/01.  CAP played an important role in recovery from that horrible event, and will continue to be a vital link in the future of our country.  When I say "be proud of who you are and what you don in CAP" I couldn't be more serious.  I just hope all of you are serious, too.

(1) Tuesday is Character Development emphasis and leadership night.  The uniform of the day is USAF style Class B blues, tie or no tie.
(2) Talk up our Wreaths Across America fundraiser.  Brochures will be available at the meeting.  Let people know I've posted a link to information and an order form on the squadron blog.
(3) Don't forget that all of us, senior members and cadets, are representatives of CAP whether in uniform or out of uniform.  When we display the core values of CAP we stand out. Always be in recruiting mode.  We owe a big thank you to our core members who keep the squadron alive and well, but we need to continue to grow to replace seniors and cadets who find that CAP is not for them with others who will be committed to being "of service to community, state and nation."  If you don't have recruiting material, please ask for some.
(4) It is true that CAP is "the best kept secret in the country" but we don't have to be content to let it remain that way.  There is no shortage of glowing news articles about the professionalism and volunteer spirit of CAP members in reports about disaster response and search and rescue.  Take a little time to Google CAP yourself.  You'll be encouraged.
(5) Things we need to be thinking about and planning for:

• SAREX hosted by Squadron 503 on 25-26 Sep.
• PA Wing Conference & Banquet on 15-17 Oct.
• Squadron 505 Fall Open House - date to be determined.
• Group 6 Conference & Banquet - date yet to be announced.
• Wreaths Across America wreath laying - official day for laying wreaths is 11 Dec 2010, 1200 hrs.
• Squadron 505 Dinner - date to be determined.

CAP in the News:
Training like a Top Gun
and if you haven't read these yet
Civil Air Patrol: 100 Saves In 2010, And Counting  and  More than 3,000 lives saved since 1967.

  Semper Vigilans!    See you Tuesday, and don't forget to invite a friend!   Be proud of who you are and what you do in CAP!

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