NERPA505 Update for the Week of 31 October, 2010

Greetings 505! Thanks to everyone who helped make our Open House and Membership Night successful!  Special thanks to State Rep. Kathy Rapp for being on hand to present a Wright Brothers citation, and to Maj. Chuck Wedge for making the trip to be of encouragement to us.

(1) Tuesday night is Monthly Safety Briefing and testing night.  All of our cadets are eligible to test on something so all are encouraged to study up on Aerospace and/of leadership.  PT and drill testing will also be available.  The uniform of the day is BDUs.  Please bring appropriate "modest" exercise gear if you plan to participate in PT.
(2) Cadets and senior members are encouraged to review their eServices record for accuracy on a regular basis.  For some reason, subscriptions to Volunteer Magazine get occasionally deactivated.  On eServices, select CAAP Magazine Administration from the left column and be sure the "Add" button has been selected.
(3) Dates to remember:

• Group 1 Conference and Banquet- Maj. Gary Fleming, Group 1 Commander, extended this invitation to us:  "I would like to take this opportunity to invite all of you to the Group One Conference this coming weekend.   It is Saturday, 06 November 2010.  The Conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh International which is off the Business 60 off of I-376 that now connects to Rt 422 and the old Rt 60.  The hotel is across from the Air Reserve Base main gate."  See attached Group 1 document.
  
• Squadron 503 plans to host a Survival Training Weekend on 13-14 Nov. Members who are interested should inform Capt. Hagberg or Ch. Matheny.
• Group 6 Conference and Banquet, 20 Nov, at the Radisson Hotel, West Middlesex, PA.  A registration form is attached.  Let's plan to have a great turnout from 505!  RSVP deadline is 1 Nov., so if you plan to go you need to get it in the mail!
  

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  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
Squadron Blog
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kb3mom

Tornado Watch for Warren, PA

Most of you probably know by now that Warren County is included in a Tornado Watch issued by the National Weather Service and effective until 2100 hrs tonight.

The meeting will continue as planned under the current "WATCH" but, per our squadron's policy, if a WARNING is issued before meeting time all squadron activities will be canceled.

Visit this page for information on Tornado Safety:  http://www.erh.noaa.gov/ctp/safety/tornadoes.php.  The Tornado Watch is reproduced below.

Stay safe!  Tune in to NOAA State College if you have a weather radio or scanner.

Tornado Watch

TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 726
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
135 PM EDT TUE OCT 26 2010

TORNADO WATCH 726 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM EDT FOR THE
 FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
   
PAC003-005-007-019-021-023-031-033-039-047-049-051-053-059-063-
065-073-083-085-111-121-123-125-129-270100-
/O.NEW.KWNS.TO.A.0726.101026T1735Z-101027T0100Z/

PA
.    PENNSYLVANIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
   
ALLEGHENY            ARMSTRONG           BEAVER
BUTLER               CAMBRIA             CAMERON
CLARION              CLEARFIELD          CRAWFORD
ELK                  ERIE                FAYETTE
FOREST               GREENE              INDIANA
   JEFFERSON            LAWRENCE            MCKEAN
MERCER               SOMERSET            VENANGO
WARREN               WASHINGTON          WESTMORELAND
$$

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Hazardous Weather Outlook

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STATE COLLEGE PA
151 PM EDT TUE OCT 26 2010

PAZ004-005-010-011-017-024-033-271800-
WARREN-MCKEAN-ELK-CAMERON-CLEARFIELD-CAMBRIA-SOMERSET-
151 PM EDT TUE OCT 26 2010
   
...TORNADO WATCH 726 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO
   WEATHER.GOV/STATECOLLEGE ON THE INTERNET FOR MORE
INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   TORNADO WATCH.

THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS LATE THIS AFTERNOON
   INTO THIS EVENING. STRONG WIND GUSTS AS WELL AS TORNADOES MAY
ACCOMPANY A LINE OF THUNDERSTORMS AS A COLD FRONT CROSSES THE
REGION.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.
   
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain Capt.
PA Wing, Group 6
Civil Air Patrol
Squadron Blog
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kb3mom

NERPA505 Update for the week of 25 Oct 2010

Hello 505!  I hope everyone plans to support the squadron by attending the Open House and Membership Night on Tuesday, 26 October!

(1) Are you interested in learning how to be a Skywarn Storm Spotter?  Cadets and senior members are invited to attend a Skywarn Winter Weather Storm Spotter class conducted by a representative of the National Weather Service, Buffalo, NY, at the Russell Fire Hall on 25 Oct. at 19:30 hrs.  Let Ch. Capt. Matheny know if you need transportation, or if you have questions.  The class will also be a great time to learn a little about the amateur radio service.
(2) Tuesday is our fall Open House and Membership Night, from 18:30 to 20:30 hrs.  Cadets and seniors who can come early to help set up and stay late to help clean up will be much appreciated!  The uniform of the day has been determined by Capt. Hagberg. Check with him if you are not sure what to wear.  A copy of the schedule worked out by C/2 Lt Matheny is attached.
(3) Some important dates to remember:

• Joint Group 1/Group 6 Aerospace Education workshop for senior members and cadets, hosted by Squadron 123, at the New Castle National Guard Armory on 30 Oct. Inform Capt. Hagberg or Ch. Matheny if you plan to go. We need to be registered no later than 27 Oct. & there will be a 5.00 charge at the door.
  
• Squadron 503 plans to host a Survival Training Weekend on 13-14 Nov. Members who are interested should inform Capt. Hagberg or Ch. Matheny.
• Group 6 Conference and Banquet, 20 Nov, at the Radisson Hotel, West Middlesex, PA.  A poster and registration form is attached.  Let's plan to have a great turnout from 505!
  

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  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
Squadron Blog
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kb3mom

NERPA505 Update for the week of 17 Oct 2010

Hello 505!  C/2 Lt Matheny and I returned from the PA Wing Conference and Banquet this afternoon. Capt Habgerg, Maj Brown and C/MSgt Hagberg returned yesterday evening.  It was a good conference, and worth the time invested.  I got a lot out of it, as I am certain that everyone did.

(1) Tuesday is ES emphasis night.  We'll introduce a new portion of ground team work and be sure SQTRs and ratings are up to date.  The uniform of the day is BDUs.
(2) Re. the Cadet Staff, an opportunity for PT training and testing will be provided.
(3) Capt Hagberg, Maj Brown, C/2 Lt Matheny and C/MSgt Hagberg will brief the squadron on information from the PA WIng Conference.
(4) Dates to remember:

• Joint Group 1/Group 6 Aerospace Education workshop for senior members and cadets, hosted by Squadron 123, at the New Castle National Guard Armory on 30 Oct. Inform Capt. Hagberg or Ch. Matheny if you plan to go. We need to be registered no later than 27 Oct. & there will be a 5.00 charge at the door.
  
• Squadron 503 plans to host a Survival Training Weekend on 13-14 Nov. Members who are interested should inform Capt. Hagberg or Ch. Matheny.
• Remember: 26 Oct. is our Fall Open House! There will be invitation fliers available during the squadron meeting and a PDF copy is posted on the squadron blog. The Open House is the centerpiece of our Fall recruiting drive, so all of us should be inviting as many people as we can and showing them how enthusiastic we are about our unique service to our community, state nation! We need all of our senior members and cadets to plan to turn out and support our effort.
  

   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
Squadron Blog
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kb3mom

NERPA505 Update for the Week of 10 Oct. 2010

Hello 505! I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather and the colorful foliage.

(1) Tuesday is Character Development and Leadership Emphasis night. The uniform of the day is USAF style Class B blues.
(2) Cadets who desire to test should notify one of our testing officers in advance. Our current testing officers are 1 Lt. Fuller and SM Brown.
(3) Important dates to remember for the month of October:

• The PA Wing Conference, 15-17 Oct., Penn Stater Conference Center and Hotel, State College, PA.
  
• Skywarn Winter Weather Storm Spotter class, 25 Oct. at 19:30 hrs. at the Russell Fire Hall. Cadets or senior members who would like to attend please inform Ch. Matheny.
• Joint Group 1/Group 6 Aerospace Education workshop for senior members and cadets, hosted by Squadron 123, at the New Castle National Guard Armory on 30 Oct. Inform Capt. Hagberg or Ch. Matheny if you plan to go. We need to be registered no later than 27 Oct. & there will be a 5.00 charge at the door.
  
• Squadron 503 plans to host a Survival Training Weekend on 13-14 Nov. Members who are interested should inform Capt. Hagberg or Ch. Matheny.
• Remember: 26 Oct. is our Fall Open House! There will be invitation fliers available during the squadron meeting and a PDF copy is posted on the squadron blog. The Open House is the centerpiece of our Fall recruiting drive, so all of us should be inviting as many people as we can and showing them how enthusiastic we are about our unique service to our community, state nation! We need all of our senior members and cadets to plan to turn out and support our effort.
  

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
Squadron Blog
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kb3mom

CAP in the News

USAvAMC Presents Virtual Civil Air Patrol (How about that! CAP in Flight Simulator software! - RFM)
FlightSim.com (press release)
USAvAMC also presents Virtual Civil Air Patrol. This is a sub-site and not part of our main program. We've done this to permit the development of CAP[S] ...

Civil Air Patrol Cadets work hard on fitness

NORAD Plans Training Flights In Washington (State) Area

Face of Defense: Marine Takes Service to New Heights (an excellent article - RFM)

A hope for a life among the clouds Service — Newberg youth ascends the ranks of the Civil Air Patrol

Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain Capt.
PA Wing, Group 6
Civil Air Patrol
Squadron Blog
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kb3mom

NERPA505 Update for the Week of 3 Oct 2010

Hello 505!  I hope everyone had a great weekend and that you are enjoying the beautiful Fall colors!

(1) Tuesday is our annual "Safety Down Day."  The emphasis will be primarily on safety, including annual required ORM for all active members.  It is important that all active members be present if at all possible.  If not, the ORM and safety training will need to be made up.  The uniform of the day is BDUs.
(2) The PA Wing Conference is less than two weeks away.  Group 6 always has a good representation so I hope all members from 505 who can go will make plans to attend.
(3) There will be a Skywarn Winter Weather Storm Spotter class, sponsored by the Chataqua County Amateur FM Association on 25 Oct. at 19:03 hrs.  Cadets or senior members who would like to attend please inform Ch. Matheny.
(4) There will be a Aerospace Education workshop for senior members and cadets, hosted by Squadron 123, at the New Castle National Guard Armory on 30 Oct.  There are numerous classes, demonstrations, and possibly a rocket launch planned.  Please inform Capt. Hagberg or Ch. Matheny if you would like to attend.  We need to be registered no later than 27 Oct.
(5) Squadron 503 plans to host a Survival Training Weekend on 13-14 Nov.  Members who are interested should inform Capt. Hagberg or Ch. Matheny.

Remember: 26 Oct. is our Fall Open House!  There will be invitation fliers available during the squadron meeting and a PDF copy will be posted on the squadron blog.  The Open House is the centerpiece of our Fall recruiting drive, so all of us should be inviting as many people as we can and showing them how enthusiastic we are about our unique service to our community, state nation!

  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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kb3mom