Some nice photos of the FTX at Hearts Content, 15-17 May can be viewed at http://cu.timesobserver.com/pages/gallery.php?gallery=299908. Lydia Cottrell was the photographer and reporter who did the story that appeared on the front page of the Times Observer on 18 May. If you want to send her a personal note of thanks, you can do so at lcottrell@timesobserver.com. The article can be found at http://www.timesobserver.com/page/content.detail/id/516654.html?nav=5006. A few additional photos can be found on the 505 blog at http://nerpa505.blogspot.com, along with some pics of our Color Guard at the Russell, Pa. Jubilee on 23 May.
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
Group 6, PAWG 31
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom
27 May 2009
25 May 2009
New Member!
Congratulations to C/AB Blake Montour for becoming a member of 505! Cadet Montour is now officially listed as a member of CAP and has been issued a CAP ID number. Welcome to 505!
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
Group 6, PAWG 31
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
Group 6, PAWG 31
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom
National Commander Memorial Day Message
If you have not yet read the Memorial Day message from the CAP National Commander, Maj. Gen. Amy S. Courter, please do so by going to the following link: CAP National Commander Memorial Day Message.
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
Group 6, PAWG 31
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom
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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! I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather. More importantly, I hope everyone took time this Memorial Day to reflect in gratitude on the service that our military, past and present, has rendered to all of us. Let us be especially thankful for those who gave their lives in our service, and for those who are laying their lives on the line for us today, even as I write. May we never take for granted the freedoms that we enjoy, or the God who gave us those freedoms, and may we never be neglectful of the responsibilities that freedom brings to each of us.
(1) Our Color Guard did a fine job representing 505 during the Russell Jubilee. Some pictures will be posted on nerpa505.blogspot.com, thanks to John and Susan Montour. Additional photos can be viewed at http://cu.timesobserver.com/pages/gallery.php?gallery=299893. Thanks too, to Maj. Chuck Wedge for arranging for us to borrow the Group 6 van to use in the parade.
(2) Tuesday night is Aerospace Education emphasis night. We will cover a module in Dimensions and, if time allows, discuss some current events. The uniform of the day is BDUs.
(3) Reprinted from the last Update: All of us need to work harder on recruiting. We stand to lose a few more inactive members over May and June. We do not want to lose anyone, but sometimes people find CAP not to be for them, or drop out for other reasons. We must maintain no less than 16 members to hold on to our squadron charter. Our current total membership is now at the minimum. Our Group Commander understands how hard it is to grow, but if we get too low, and stay too low, he has the discretion to deactivate our squadron. I hope we all share the commitment to not allow that to happen. School will be out very soon. If you know anyone who might be interested in joining our squadron, now is the time to invite them to a meeting.
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
(1) Our Color Guard did a fine job representing 505 during the Russell Jubilee. Some pictures will be posted on nerpa505.blogspot.com, thanks to John and Susan Montour. Additional photos can be viewed at http://cu.timesobserver.com/pages/gallery.php?gallery=299893. Thanks too, to Maj. Chuck Wedge for arranging for us to borrow the Group 6 van to use in the parade.
(2) Tuesday night is Aerospace Education emphasis night. We will cover a module in Dimensions and, if time allows, discuss some current events. The uniform of the day is BDUs.
(3) Reprinted from the last Update: All of us need to work harder on recruiting. We stand to lose a few more inactive members over May and June. We do not want to lose anyone, but sometimes people find CAP not to be for them, or drop out for other reasons. We must maintain no less than 16 members to hold on to our squadron charter. Our current total membership is now at the minimum. Our Group Commander understands how hard it is to grow, but if we get too low, and stay too low, he has the discretion to deactivate our squadron. I hope we all share the commitment to not allow that to happen. School will be out very soon. If you know anyone who might be interested in joining our squadron, now is the time to invite them to a meeting.
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
21 May 2009
Update for Russell Jubilee
Lineup for the Russell Jubilee parade will begin at 1000 hrs. at the Russell Elementary School parking lot. Color Guard members, C/CMSgt. Matheny, C/A1C Hagberg, C/A1C Peterson, and C/A1C Matheny, should do their best to be there at 1000 hrs. sharp to complete their setup and practice as needed. The Color Guard uniform is USAF Class B Blues. Please be sure your uniform is complete, including name plate, grade insignia, USAF belt, and flight cap with device. Ribbons should be worn if you have them. Shoes should be polished to a high shine. I will have a shoeshine kit with me for touch ups. Remember, our Color Guard (and all of us when in uniform) represents our squadron, the CAP and the USAF. A lot of people will be looking at us, so we need to be look and act sharp!
Color Guard gear will be in the CAP van at the parade staging area. Look for a large, white Ford van with CAP seal on the driver and passenger doors. There will also be plenty of water in the van.
Cadets who are not in the Color Guard may ride in the CAP van, or walk along the parade route to help distribute literature and treats. Wear USAF Class B Blues if you have them, or BDUs if you do not have blues. Families members who bring cadets are invited to walk along the parade route to help distribute literature and treats as well, if they wish. Please dress in good taste so as not to distract from the dignity of the Color Guard.
A display and information table will be set up in the truck bay at the Russell Fire Hall after the parade.
Call Capt. Hagberg or me if you have questions. If you need a ride to and from the parade, let us know and we will try to arrange it.
Semper Vigilans! See you there!
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
Group 6, PAWG 31
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom
Color Guard gear will be in the CAP van at the parade staging area. Look for a large, white Ford van with CAP seal on the driver and passenger doors. There will also be plenty of water in the van.
Cadets who are not in the Color Guard may ride in the CAP van, or walk along the parade route to help distribute literature and treats. Wear USAF Class B Blues if you have them, or BDUs if you do not have blues. Families members who bring cadets are invited to walk along the parade route to help distribute literature and treats as well, if they wish. Please dress in good taste so as not to distract from the dignity of the Color Guard.
A display and information table will be set up in the truck bay at the Russell Fire Hall after the parade.
Call Capt. Hagberg or me if you have questions. If you need a ride to and from the parade, let us know and we will try to arrange it.
Semper Vigilans! See you there!
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Randall F. Matheny, Chaplain (Capt.)
Group 6, PAWG 31
Civil Air Patrol
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kb3mom
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