31 January 2010

NERPA505 Update

Greetings 505! I hope everyone had a great weekend! I received some good news a couple of days ago when I received an email from Jon Durnell. He has finished boot camp and is continuing schooling. He asked about everyone in the squadron and has evidently been keeping up with the squadron blog.

(1) The Group 6 Inspector General will be visiting our squadron this Tuesday. By order of the commander, the uniform of the day will be USAF style Class B Blues. Uniforms and personal appearance should be in accordance with regulations. If you have any questions, please address them to Capt. Hagberg or to me. C/MSgt. Matheny has informed me that a full schedule of training is ready for the evening.
(2) Tuesday is monthly Safety Briefing night. Please remember that the safety briefing must either be attended or read, and signed off on the log, before senior members or cadets can participate in any organized squadron activity other than classroom.
(3) Tuesday would normally be testing night, but as most of you know by now we are currently without an available testing officer. SM SSgt. Atwood is no longer able to assist cadets with testing because of his busy schedule. We are thankful and appreciative of his generous giving of his time and expertise while he had opportunity. He is especially to be thanked for helping us get our Color Guard off to a great start. Hopefully, we will be able to resolve the testing officer issue very quickly. 1 Lt. Orris is a testing officer, but has been unable to attend meetings due to his work schedule and less than ideal travel conditions between Warren and Bradford. Cadets should use the time to study and be ready for their next achievement exam. Thanks, Ed, and best wishes!

Semper Vigilans!

See you Tuesday!

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

25 January 2010

Senior Member Professional Development Opportunities

Re. the latest update from Capt. Lydina Ball, G6 Prof. Development Officer, prof. development opportunities:

(1) The Corporate Learning Course is a go for the 24-25 April date.  One thing to note, however, is that ANYONE who has taken the SLS course should seriously consider taking this course...especially since we worked diligently to get it held somewhere besides FITG!!  This will be the first time for that, and a good showing of members could pave the way for future courses being held closer to the members needing them.
(2) The Group 6 Squadron Leadership School is also confirmed for 15-16 May, at the Greenville VFW.  I will be selecting instructors shortly. If you have any suggestions of members from your squadron who need or want an instructional opportunity please forward their contact information to me. 

Unit Commanders Course dates are still pending final decision...

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

Blog Photos

I took down the 09 photos from the blog and started the 2010 album.  Hopefully, we will add lots of interesting photos this year!

Randy

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

24 January 2010

NERPA505 Update - Squadron Dinner, Winterfest, and Tuesday Meeting

Greetings, 505!  It's been a busy, but fun week.  I hope that all of you who participated in squadron activities enjoyed them as much as I did!

First of note, please keep C/SrA Jason Peterson in your prayers.  Jason injured a knee during a wrestling match for the Dragons.

Thanks to everyone who attended the first annual 505 Squadron Dinner last Tuesday.  There were twenty-nine people in attendance and the fellowship was great!  State Rep. Kathy Rapp was the keynote speaker.  She acknowledged the cadets as the leaders of tomorrow, praised them for their commitment to serving community, state and nation in the Civil Air Patrol, and encouraged them carry the responsibilities of citizenship and service into adulthood.  Major Gary Fleming, PAWG Vice Commander (west) and Major Shelly Fleming addressed the assembly and commended the squadron for its progress since its inception.  Major Chuck Wedge gave an an informative presentation on and meeting that he and his wife, Captain Tina Wedge, had with Col. Mary Feik, after whom the third cadet milestone award is named.  Col. Feik is an aviation legend, and often visits CAP cadet functions.  By all accounts, our first dinner was a great success!  I will let you know when I get the photos uploaded to the blog.

Thanks, too, to Captain Hagberg, C/SSgt. Hagberg, C/SSgt. Matheny and C/CMSgt. Matheny, who agreed to work with me in supporting the Warren County Fire Police with parking during the Winterfest.  Everyone did an excellent job and represented the squadron well, receiving many compliments from the Fire Police and Police Explorers that they worked with.  Officer Brandon Deppen and the Police Explorers also did an excellent job and were a credit to our community.

(1) Tuesday is Aerospace Education emphasis night.  The uniform of the day is BDUs.
(2) Cadets who are planning to attend the Basic Cadet Orientation Program at the Ford City Armory on 30-31 Jan. should be sure to download the necessary forms by clicking here.  The documents are in a compressed file.  If you have trouble downloading it, let me know and I will email it directly to you.

  Semper Vigilans!  


See you Tuesday!   Be proud of who you are and of what you do in CAP!

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

18 January 2010

NERPA505 Update - Squadron Dinner!

Greetings, 505!  I hope everyone is planning to attend our first annual squadron dinner!

(1) Captain Hagberg has requested the squadron members be present by 1800 hrs.  We will ask for a donation of $5.00 person, age 12 years and up, to help defray expenses.  The menu will include spaghetti & meatballs, green beans, dinner rolls, salad, desert, and refreshments.  The uniform of the day is Class B blues for cadets, or suitable dinner dress for those who do not have blues, and blues or corporate uniform for senior members, or suitable dinner dress.  Dinner is planned for 1900 hrs.  Some special guests are expected, including State Representative Kathy Rapp and her Warren staff, and the Group 6 command staff.  The dinner will be at our meeting location, 208 Market Street, upstairs.
(2) Winterfest at Chapman Dam State Park is planned for 23-24 Jan., regardless of the weather.  Check with Ch. Matheny for details on volunteers needed to assist with parking on Saturday, and possibly on Sunday.

  Semper Vigilans!  


See you at the dinner!

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