Our
Mission:
"To serve America by developing our Nation’s youth; accomplishing
local, state and national emergency and humanitarian missions; and
educating our citizens on the impact of aviation and space."
To operate more efficiently, there has been an important change in the way Ohio Operations will manage the designation and communication of Flight Release Officers.
Please see the attached communication which is posted on the Operations web page link titled "Flight Release Officers (FROs)" for reference.
I would like to announce Captain Paul Creed III has been named as the new Commander of the Youngstown ARS Composite Squadron, GLR-OH-051. I would also like to personally thank Captain John Santiago for his service in that capacity during the past years.
posted May 20, 2012 8:10 AM by Paul Creed III
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All OHWG CAP Licensed Drivers,
We have received several emails for OHWG Licensees asking why Ops Quals doesn't show that they are licensed. E-services is only able to acknowledge permits that have been issued through the new e-services system. Your paper-permit is still presently valid. It's simply that NHQ is unaware that you are licensed.
OHWG has decided that it would be best if all of our drivers could be recognized as such by NHQ ASAP. Therefore, on 31 July, 2012, all paper-permits will become INVALID. Sometime between now and then, you must acquire an e-services permit. It's not difficult and you can find all of the instructions including how to get your free abstract/driver's record, on the Wing Website. Click on "Transportation" on the left and everything you need to know is right there.
If you should encounter any problems or you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us. We'll be glad to assist you.
After 31 July, 2012, your will be required to carry your 101 card and your state driver's permit at anytime you are driving a CAP vehicle.
An All Commanders Call is scheduled for Saturday, 14 JUL 2012 at 1300 hrs. This meeting is for all Group, Unit Commanders and their respective Finance and E/S Officers. Please adjust your schedules accordingly and make every effort to attend. If a Commander is unable to attend please insure that representative is availible to attend. The meeting will be in the auditorium in Bldg #20 at DSCC. Please advise our State Administrator, Ms. Reeves so that names can be added to the authorized entry list at DSCC.
Please join me in congratulating Nicole Shaffner, Ohio Wing Plans and Programs Officer, on her recent promotion to Lt Col. The Wing was notified on 15 April of the promotion by Great Lakes Region. Lt Col Shaffner's DOR is 28 Sep 11.
Just a reminder if anyone needs a briefing to get current:
For any members who need to get current on their Safety Briefing before their regular meeting, missed the meeting, or used up all of the safety briefings that National has put out, there is a quick solution to that.
I have been working with the Ohio Wing IT (Capt Paul Creed), and he designed a page link in the Ohio Wing web site. Just go to the Ohio Wing web site scroll down to Safety (on the left hand side of the page) click on that and scroll down and you will see the link, click that and it will bring up a briefing for you to read, answer the questions and submit, it will then be recorded and you will again be current.
Remember if you are NOT CURRENT you MAY NOT participate in any CAP functions until CURRENCY is met.
You will have to log on with your Ohio Wing email and password.
If you have any questions on this please myself or Lt Col Yarborough (Asst OHWG/SE).
Please join me in congratulating Beth McGail, OH-197, on her promotion to Captain effective 10 May 2012. Captain McGail was promoted ahead of her peers for taking on an area of great responsibility as Ohio Wing Director of Finance. Captain McGail's promotion is in accordance with CAPR 35-5.
Please join me in congratulating the Ohio Wing Director of Communications Christopher Kovacs on his promotion to Captain. In the spirit of military tradition, Capt Kovacs is buying, but it is valid for tonight only!
The 2012 National Cadet Competition will be held in Dayton, Ohio on 20-23 June, 2012. This year NCC is piloting an Outreach effort at the National Cadet Competition. This effort is intended to provide an opportunity for all CAP members to attend, explore, and learn about the National Cadet Competition – including how to get involved. CAP members are invited to witness this public validation of the objectives of the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program and are encouraged to attend those events open to spectators and to cheer for their favorites when appropriate.
The NCC Outreach Program will consist of the following:
Informal networking opportunities with teams (Friday evening)
Outreach Workshop (Saturday afternoon)
Workshop Topics: How to start a team?, What does it take?, What does NCC do for a unit?, How much does it cost?, Is it all about winning?, Teamwork vs winning?, How much practice is too much?, (How to) Develop an innovative routine?, What kind of outside help do you get? (coaching, funding, etc.), How many hours a week do you practice?, What does a typical practice look like for your team?, Is it really worth the work?
3 nights of Dormitory housing at Wright State University for 20-22 June (Wed - Fri)
8 Meals at Wright State University dining facility
Wed (6/20) – Dinner
Thurs (6/21) – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Friday (6/22) – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Saturday (6/23) – Breakfast
All of the above is available for $125 per CAP Member.
Outreach Program participants will have the option to stay for the Awards Banquet on Saturday evening:
Housing for Saturday night is available for an additional cost of $17 per person.
Additionally, reservations must be made separately for the banquet using the CAP NCC Website. Fees for the banquet will be approximately $20-$25 per plate.
All vehicles parked on the Wright State University campus need to display a parking permit. Vehicle parking permits are available for $5.00 each.
Members/Groups are responsible for their own travel and incidental expenses.
CAP units and personnel interested in attending the NCC Outreach program should contact: Major Janelle Gates at janellegates@msn.com. Please contact us no later than May 20, 2012.
I am hopeful that through this new Outreach program, we will be increase awareness, knowledge, and overall future participation in Cadet Competitions at all levels of Civil Air Patrol.
Sincerely,
STEVE PIEHL, Lt Col, CAP
Director, National Cadet Competition
Attention Wing and Region DCP’s:
Do you have:
Members looking for summer field trip opportunities?
Personnel who want to understand what Cadet Competitions are about?
Competition Teams that want to learn how to get that extra competitive edge?
If you want to know what it takes to get to NCC come and experience a rare opportunity to:
Meet the teams in person and discuss the challenges that they have faced.
Watch and meet members of the United States Air Force Honor Guard
Learn, and be inspired to return as one of the Best of the Best.
