NERPA505 Update for the Week of 23 Jan 2011

Hello 505!  A BIG thank you to the team who helped with parking at Winterfest!  2 Lt. Alan Fuller, C/2 Lt. Matheny, C/SMSgt. Hagberg, C/MSgt. Matheny, C/AB Kitelinger and Ch. Matheny participated.  I've been having a little trouble getting new photos uploaded to the squadron blog, but will get a couple of photos up as soon as I can.

(1) Tuesday Aerospace Education emphasis.  The uniform is BDUs.  It is possible that we working in a Leadership class as well, but I haven't been informed for sure.
(2) The second annual 505 Squadron Dinner was a success!  County Commissioner John Eggleston visited briefly and gave an excellent motivational talk.  Sgt. Brandon Deppen, Warren Police Department also gave an informative and encouraging talk.  Cadet Daniel Hagberg received his stripes for promotion to C/SMSgt.  Red Service Ribbon awards for two years of service in CAP were presented to Daniel Hagberg, Collin Matheny, Blake Montour, and Jason Peterson (neither Montour nor Peterson were able to attend).  Certificates were presented to 2Lt. Fuller, Capt. Hagberg, and Maj. Brown for successfully completing the CAP Officer Basic Course.  Capt. Hagberg honored the parents present for supporting CAP and their cadets.  Thirty-five people were in attendance.
(3) Dates to remember:

• 5-6 Feb 11,Winter School West, 166 AIRPORT LANE, SOMERSET CO. AIRPORT, FRIEDENS, PA 15541 (map)
• 19 Feb 11, squadron trip to WW II Museum, Eldred, Pa.
  
• 5-6 Mar 11, Basic Cadet Orientation, Ford City, PA.  More details to follow.
• 12-13 Mar 11, Group 6 Squadron Leadership School.  More details to follow.
• 30 Apr 11, PA Wing Cadet Conference & PA Wing Commanders Call, Fort Indiantown Gap.  Cadets and senior members must register (cost $25.00 also covers light breakfast and Cadet Dining In - senior members are also encouraged to attend to support the cadets) at http://pawgcadetprograms.webs.com.
  
• 30 Apr-8 May, PA Wing Aircrew Mission School.
• 18-25 Jun 11, Basic Cadet Encampment & Cadet Leadership School, Fort Indiantown Gap.

CAP in the news:  Young pilots revel in freedom of flight ; Weatherford helicopter down, pilot deceased ; Ready if needed: Volunteer Civil Air Patrol vital cog in emergencies ; Volunteering can help build resumes, open doors ; Reports: 2 from Waterloo dead in Colorado plane crash ; Civil Air Patrol tests emergency response skills ; Hudson pilot honored by air and space museum

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Randall F Matheny, Chaplain Capt
Pa Wing Asst Ch, Group 6 Ch
Civil Air Patrol
505 Squadron Blog
Pa. Wing Chaplain's Blog
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NERPA505 Update for the Week of 16 Jan 2011

Hello 505! I hope everyone plans to support our Squadron Dinner on Tuesday night! The uniform of the day is USAF style blues for cadets and blues or CAP corporate uniform for seniors. Civilian dinner dress is also acceptable for those who may not have the proper uniform. The 505 Color Guard will post the Colors at 1900 hrs. Captain Hagberg has requested that the Color Guard be present early enough for a run through of their performance.

A few members have said that they cannot attend because of other obligations. That makes the presence of all the rest of us the more important!

The NWS is forecasting the possibility of freezing rain, so we will keep an eye on developments. We will reschedule if necessary.

Civil Air Patrol in the News: Missing plane located, no survivors ; Law officer takes over helm of Civil Air Patrol region ; It's a Bird. It's a Plane. It's a NORAD Flight Exercise

Semper Vigilans! See you Tuesday, and it is OKAY to invite a friend! (Just let me know no later than tomorrow before I buy the groceries!) Be proud of who you are and what you do in CAP!

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Randall F Matheny, Chaplain Capt
Pa Wing Asst Ch, Group 6 Ch
Civil Air Patrol
505 Squadron Blog
Pa. Wing Chaplain's Blog
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UPDATE NERPA505 for the Week of January 6

Hello 505!  Congratulations to Capt. Hagberg for completing the CAP Officer Basic Course last Wednesday!  That makes three senior members who have recently completed the OBC online.  The OBC is one of the requirements for completing CAP senior member Level II.

(1) Tuesday is Character Development emphasis night.  The uniform of the day is USAF blues for cadets, and blues or corporate uniform for senior members.
(2) Cadets should be prepared for a uniform inspection during opening formation.
(3) Color Guard practice is also on the schedule.
(4) If enough members are present we will plan to take a squadron picture, and take individual photos if desired.
(5) Dates to remember:

• 18 Jan 11, 1830 - 2100 hrs, 505 Squadron Dinner.  Location will be same as last year, 208 Market Street, in the fellowship room upstairs above our regular meeting location.  "Thanks" to the Faith Fellowship Church of God for graciously providing the facility for our use.  Plan ahead!  Invite your family and friends to attend and enjoy dinner with us!
• 29 Jan 11, 1800 hrs, Squadron 124 has invited us to attend their first Squadron Dinner.  It would be great to be able to take a van load from our squadron!
• 5-6 Feb 11,Winter School West, 166 AIRPORT LANE, SOMERSET CO. AIRPORT, FRIEDENS, PA 15541 (map)
• 19 Feb 11, squadron trip to WW II Museum, Eldred, Pa.
  
• 5-6 Mar 11, Basic Cadet Orientation, Ford City, PA.  More details to follow.
• 12-13 Mar 11, Group 6 Squadron Leadership School.  More details to follow.
• 30 Apr 11, PA Wing Cadet Conference & PA Wing Commanders Call, Fort Indiantown Gap.
• 30 Apr-8 May, PA Wing Aircrew Mission School.
• 18-25 Jun 11, Basic Cadet Encampment & Cadet Leadership School, Fort Indiantown Gap.

CAP in the news:  2 Va men to lead Civil Air Patrol board ; Civil Air Patrol nurtures early interest in aviation ; Hiker rescued from Gila National Forest turns down "Good Morning America" ; Loomis teacher is inspired by student's growth

Thanks to Lt. Jim Depew, G6 Comm. Officer, for sending this link to some spectacular photos from the International Space Station taken by astronaut Col. Douglas Wheelock.

  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!
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Randall F Matheny, Chaplain Capt
Pa Wing Asst Ch, Group 6 Ch
Civil Air Patrol
505 Squadron Blog
Pa. Wing Chaplain's Blog
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Addition to NERPA505 Update for the week of 2 Jan 2011

Congratulations to Maj Tom Brown for completing his Civil Air Patrol Officer Basic Course! The OBC and Squadron Leadership School are required for completing professional development Level II for senior members. (I got the date right on this update! It usually takes me a few days to catch up with the calendar for a new year!)
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Randall F Matheny, Chaplain Capt
Pa Wing Asst Ch, Group 6 Ch
Civil Air Patrol
505 Squadron Blog
Pa. Wing Chaplain's Blog
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NERPA505 Update for the week of 2 Jan 2011

Hello 505! I hope everyone enjoyed at least a little "down time" over the holidays and is "ramped up" for a great New Year! This update was a little delayed while awaiting input.

Congratulations to 2 Lt Alan Fuller for completing his Civil Air Patrol Officer Basic Course! The OBC and Squadron Leadership School are required for completing professional development Level II for senior members.

(1) Tuesday is monthly Safety Briefing, Testing & Mentoring, and Physical Fitness Emphasis night. The uniform of the day is BDUs for cadets. Remember to bring appropriate and modest PT clothing. Cadets who are testing online are expected to do so on their own time, but cadets who have elected to test on paper (mainly cadets who have been in the program before testing came online) will be given the opportunity to test. Remember, it is your responsibility to be sure you are ready to test, to track your personal progress, and to inform your cadet leadership when you are ready to test. Your mentor will help you along the way, but it is your responsibility to know where you are and what you need to do next. Every member, cadet and senior, should have a mentor that you can consult with regularly.
(2) We need to finalize the date for our Squadron Dinner. Proposed dates have been 18 or 25 Jan, with the 18th seeming to be the best date so far. Ch Matheny has been filling the position of squadron activities officer, so he needs your input no later than this Tuesday night.
(3) Dates to remember:

• 8 Jan, 1000 to 1300 hrs, Group 6 Commander's Call and Cadet Advisory Council meeting at the West Middlesex VFW. The VFW is located at 3747 New Castle Road, about 1 1/2 miles south of the West Middlesex Raddison on Route 18. Uniform of the day will be Blues or CAP Distinctive. Our CAC representatives are C/2Lt Matheny and C/SMSgt Hagberg. All cadets and seniors are invited to attend.
• 18 Jan, 1830 hrs (?)
• Applications for National Cadet Summer Activities will be accepted by NHQ until 15 Jan. Interviews for NCSA will begin at 0900 hrs, 15 Jan, at Wing HQ, FTIG.
• 30 Apr, Wing Cadet Conference at FTIG.

Civil Air Patrol in the News: Airman realizing life goal ; Anti-terrorist training exercise held ; Watching your new best friends having the time of their lives ; Homeland Security train mission takes place in Eau Claire ; Superior squadron joins Air Force training mission
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!
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Randall F Matheny, Chaplain Capt
Pa Wing Asst Ch, Group 6 Ch
Civil Air Patrol
505 Squadron Blog
Pa. Wing Chaplain's Blog
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