Another "find" for CAP! This one's too good to save for the next update: Search-and-rescue pilot on receiving end of mission.
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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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w3ecj
21 December 2010
19 December 2010
NERPA505 Update for the Week of 19 Dec 2010
Hello 505! I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season and staying warm and safe. Please keep our Squadron Commander, Capt. Hagberg, in your thoughts and prayers as he recovers from outpatient surgery. He will not be able to attend the meeting this Tuesday, but we look forward to seeing him next week! Maj. Brown, our Deputy Commander for Cadets, will be in command.
Now might be a good time to review some good winter driving tips. Even those of us who are experienced winter weather drivers need to stay sharp to stay safe. A poster suitable for display at work or school can be found here: http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/pdotforms/misc/Winter_Driving_Tips.pdf. More helpful information can be found at: http://www.dot.state.pa.us/Internet/pdNews.nsf/WinterHome?OpenFrameset. A good resource to check before a trip in Pa. is the Pa. Travel Information Page at: http://www.511pa.com/.
(1) Due to the cancellation of the meeting last Tuesday, we will carry over Character Development and leadership emphasis to this Tuesday. The uniform of the day will be BDUs, but dress as warmly as the weather requires. If you don't have a field jacket or parka, a warm civilian coat is acceptable.
(2) Testing opportunities may be provided, pending the availability of one of our testing officers.
(3) We'll plan to spend some time discussing things we want to work into the schedule for next year. Bring some ideas so we can do some brain storming! We especially need to set a date for our next squadron dinner.
(4) Dates to remember:
Civil Air Patrol in the News: Civil Air Patrol Collects Toys in the Rain ; Lessons in the Sky (take a copy of this article to your teacher!) ; Brownwood Man's Plane Down in Colorado
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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w3ecj
Now might be a good time to review some good winter driving tips. Even those of us who are experienced winter weather drivers need to stay sharp to stay safe. A poster suitable for display at work or school can be found here: http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/pdotforms/misc/Winter_Driving_Tips.pdf. More helpful information can be found at: http://www.dot.state.pa.us/Internet/pdNews.nsf/WinterHome?OpenFrameset. A good resource to check before a trip in Pa. is the Pa. Travel Information Page at: http://www.511pa.com/.
(1) Due to the cancellation of the meeting last Tuesday, we will carry over Character Development and leadership emphasis to this Tuesday. The uniform of the day will be BDUs, but dress as warmly as the weather requires. If you don't have a field jacket or parka, a warm civilian coat is acceptable.
(2) Testing opportunities may be provided, pending the availability of one of our testing officers.
(3) We'll plan to spend some time discussing things we want to work into the schedule for next year. Bring some ideas so we can do some brain storming! We especially need to set a date for our next squadron dinner.
(4) Dates to remember:
- January 8, Group 6 Commander's Call at New Castle, PA.
- ? Squadron Dinner (we need to get this scheduled ASAP!)
Civil Air Patrol in the News: Civil Air Patrol Collects Toys in the Rain ; Lessons in the Sky (take a copy of this article to your teacher!) ; Brownwood Man's Plane Down in Colorado
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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w3ecj
17 December 2010
Cadet and Senior Volunteers Needed to Assist with the Warren County Winterfest
Warren County Winterfest will be 21-23 Jan 11. The Winterfest organizers have asked if we can help with parking again this year, especially on the most busy day of Saturday, 22 Jan. This will give cadets and senior members who don't mind being cold and outdoors an opportunity to add to the 60 community service hours necessary for earning the CAP Community Service ribbon. Hours can also be added by helping distribute Winterfest posters to county businesses.
Cadets and senior members who are interested in helping distribute Winterfest posters and/or assisting with Winterfest parking on 22 Jan, please contact Ch Matheny as soon as possible. I planned to have the posters at the last meeting, but it was canceled due to severe weather. If you wish to help with the posters, send an email or contact me at 6886940 and I will drop some off at your home.
Members who assist with parking should plan to wear BDUs and field jacket or parka, or civilian clothing if they have no suitable cold weather uniform. Warm boots and gloves are essential. If you do not have a safety vest for directing traffic, let me know and I will lend you one. Please let me know, too, if you desire to participate and transportation is an issue. All participants must be up to date on CAP safety briefings.
I have been informed that participation letters for those who served last season will be provided when I pick up the new ones for this season. Due to an oversight while the Winterfest committee was being reorganized, the letters were overlooked and not issued last 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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w3ecj
Cadets and senior members who are interested in helping distribute Winterfest posters and/or assisting with Winterfest parking on 22 Jan, please contact Ch Matheny as soon as possible. I planned to have the posters at the last meeting, but it was canceled due to severe weather. If you wish to help with the posters, send an email or contact me at 6886940 and I will drop some off at your home.
Members who assist with parking should plan to wear BDUs and field jacket or parka, or civilian clothing if they have no suitable cold weather uniform. Warm boots and gloves are essential. If you do not have a safety vest for directing traffic, let me know and I will lend you one. Please let me know, too, if you desire to participate and transportation is an issue. All participants must be up to date on CAP safety briefings.
I have been informed that participation letters for those who served last season will be provided when I pick up the new ones for this season. Due to an oversight while the Winterfest committee was being reorganized, the letters were overlooked and not issued last 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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w3ecj
14 December 2010
Weather Update - Meeting Cancellation
A Lake Effect Snow Warning remains in effect until 0700 hrs Wednesday, 15 Dec. In accordance with our squadron safety policy, tonight's meeting will be canceled.
For the commander,
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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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w3ecj
For the commander,
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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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w3ecj
12 December 2010
NERPA505 Update for the Week of 12 Dec 2010
Hello 505! Hope everyone's enjoying the snow! It seems like we're in for a lot of, so we may as well make the best of it and have some winter fun!
"Thanks" to everyone who participated in the Wreaths Across America ceremony on 11 Dec. We had an excellent turnout from the squadron and made a favorable impression on the visitors who attended.
(1) Tuesday is Character Development and Leadership Night. The uniform of the day is Class B blues for those who have them. BDU are appropriate for cadets who do not yet have blues, or corporate uniform for senior members.
(2) Keep an eye on the weather situation. If a winter weather warning is in effect the meeting will be automatically canceled. Use good judgment and common sense: if you think conditions that exist during meeting time, and travel to and from, make driving too hazardous, then stay home.
(3) Dates to remember:
Civil Air Patrol in the News: Check out this new video "We Are" ; Civil Air Patrol nurtures early interest ; Eagle Scout likes to stay active ; Twelve "all Service" Teams Advance to Semifinals in National Cyber Competition ; (on a note related to the previous article, but not specifically CAP) AF Building Force of Computer Warriors
Semper Vigilans! See you Tuesday (weather permitting), 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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w3ecj
"Thanks" to everyone who participated in the Wreaths Across America ceremony on 11 Dec. We had an excellent turnout from the squadron and made a favorable impression on the visitors who attended.
(1) Tuesday is Character Development and Leadership Night. The uniform of the day is Class B blues for those who have them. BDU are appropriate for cadets who do not yet have blues, or corporate uniform for senior members.
(2) Keep an eye on the weather situation. If a winter weather warning is in effect the meeting will be automatically canceled. Use good judgment and common sense: if you think conditions that exist during meeting time, and travel to and from, make driving too hazardous, then stay home.
(3) Dates to remember:
- January 8, Group 6 Commander's Call at New Castle, PA.
- ? Squadron Dinner (we need to get this scheduled ASAP!)
Civil Air Patrol in the News: Check out this new video "We Are" ; Civil Air Patrol nurtures early interest ; Eagle Scout likes to stay active ; Twelve "all Service" Teams Advance to Semifinals in National Cyber Competition ; (on a note related to the previous article, but not specifically CAP) AF Building Force of Computer Warriors
Semper Vigilans! See you Tuesday (weather permitting), 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 Asst Ch, Group 6 Ch
Civil Air Patrol
505 Squadron Blog
Pa. Wing Chaplain's Blog
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w3ecj
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