NERPA505 Update

Hello 505!  I hope everyone had a great weekend and that you enjoyed the longest daylight hours of the year today.

(1) Tuesday is Aerospace Education emphasis night.  The uniform of the day is BDUs.
(2) C/CMSgt Matheny is at PAWG Basic Encampment at Fort Indiantown Gap.  Pictures of this year's encampment can be found at:  http://capsar.com/encampment/?page_id=5.  Scroll down the page and select the link "Click here to see updated photos of the Encampment" below the Flickr logo.  Evan shows up in the photos several times.
(3) Be sure you come prepared for whatever testing you may need to do.  Study in advance.  You can improve your scores by taking the practice tests on the following sites until you can pass them consistently: http://www.cadetstuff.org/archives/000111.html#000111

 (for Leadership) and http://www.capwyhq.org/drupal-5.0/?q=node/296 (for Aerospace Dimensions). Be sure to work on the Cadet Pledge, Safety Pledge and the Honor Code.

(4) CAP uniform items and accessories can be ordered at the following: http://www.vanguardmil.com/

 

and http://www.thehock.com/

 

. It might be worth your time to check out some military surplus stores and Web sites as well.

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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
Group 6, PAWG 31
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom

NERPA505 Update

Hello 505!  I hope everyone had a fun and safe weekend.  Today's update will be brief.

(1) Tuesday is Emergency Services emphasis night.  The uniform of the day is BDUs.  Lt. Orris and/or Capt. Hagberg will choose the topic and instruct the class.
(2) Plan ahead for the Warren 4th of July parade.  We need as many participants a possible.
(3) IMPORTANT: All members who plan to come into contact with CAP aircraft, including cadets up for O-rides, need to view the Aircraft Ground Handling video and take the brief quiz afterward.  "This training is available on CAP eServices under the CAP Utilities, CAP Multimedia, then select video courses.   Members who complete the training online will have it automatically recorded in Operations Qualifications."  I will download a copy to show to those who do not have a high speed Internet connection during a squadron meeting.
(4) Neither C/CMSgt Matheny, C/A1C Matheny, nor I will be at the meeting Tuesday night due to our particiaption in Vacation Bible School at our church.  I am always available by phone or email if I am needed.  C/MSgt Matheny will not be at the meeting next week because he will be attending the PA Wing Cadet Basic Encampment.

Sepmer Vigilans!  See you next Tuesday!

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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
Group 6, PAWG 31
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom

Congratulations to C/SSgt Farrell!

C/SSgt. Dillon Farrell received a citation from Rep. Kathy Rapp's office on June 9, on behalf of the Pennsylvania legislature, recognizing his achievement of the Wright Brothers Award. Achieving the Wright Brothers award includes active involvement in squadron activities, demonstrated growth in military customs and courtesies, military drill, physical fitness, and completion of a comprehensive examination in leadership and aerospace education. The award marked the end of the cadet learning phase, and in recognition of the training completed, skills acquired and leadership potential demonstrated, inducted cadet Farrell into the non-commissioned officer corps. Cadet SSgt. Farrell was awarded the citation by Rich Bimber, representing Rep. Rapp's office. Cadet Farrell is the son of Pat and Anne Farrell, Russell, who attended the presentation. Farrell's father, Pat, also serves the squadron as a 2nd Lieutenant and assists with the Aerospace Education program.
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
Group 6, PAWG 31
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom

NERPA505 Update

Hello 505!  Hope everyone had a great weekend!

(1) Tuesday is Character Development emphasis night.  Cadets need to attend at least one Character Development class per achievement.  The uniform of the day is USAF Class B blues for cadets and blues or the alternate uniform for senior members.  There is always a possibility that we might have visitors, so please be sure your uniforms are complete and you meet appearance standards.
(2) There will be a special presentation during opening formation to recognize one of our cadets for reaching a major achievement.  All cadets are encouraged to be in attendance.  Parents are also encouraged to attend, if possible, to be of support and encouragement to our cadets.  Some snacks and refreshments will be provided.
(3) Members of the Color Guard who were present at the last meeting agreed that they would like to march in the Warren Jaycees 4th of July parade.  Color Guard members should be prepared to practice drill during the meeting.  Capt. Hagberg also informed the squadron that the Color Guard has been invited to participate in the Fireman's Parade at Sheffield.
(4) Cadets and senior members please be sure you have signed off on the monthly safety briefing.  If you have not already done so, go to visit http://www.aetc.af.mil and click on "100 Days of Summer."  The video by Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz, Commander, Air Education and Training Command, USAF,is only a couple of minutes long.
(5) Take advantage of every opportunity to invite people to squadron meetings.  Keep some CAP literature on hand to give to people you meet.  Stay in recruiting mode!  Cadets who recruit two members who complete the application process are eligible to receive the Cadet Recruiting Ribbon.  Senior members must recruit seven qualified members to be eligible for the Senior Recruiting Ribbon.
(6) Cadets and senior members who participate in community service activities should keep track of their time and request a letter verifying their service from the controlling agency.  Accumulating sixty hours of verified community service meets eligibility requirements for the CAP Community Service Ribbon.

Semper Vigilans!  See you Tuesday!

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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
Group 6, PAWG 31
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom

NERPA505 Update

Greetings 505!  My apologies for getting this update out so late.  I was out of town and returned this afternoon.

(1) Tuesday is Safety Briefing night.  All member need to be sure they are signed off on the safety briefing to participate in activities other than classroom.  Safety is Job One for all of us.  It would be extremely difficult to "be of service to my community, state and nation" if out of commission due to a preventable accident or injury -- and most are preventable!
(2) Tuesday is also testing night.  Every cadet should try to be prepared to take a leadership or aerospace module.  If you need PT, bring appropriate clothing.  Otherwise, the uniform of the day is BDUs, sleeves up.

Semper Vigilans!  See you Tuesday!


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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
Group 6, PAWG 31
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom