Greetings Ohio Wing Members,

Attached you should find the new newsletter for the Cadet Program.

ATIS%20ALPHA.pdf

Best Regards,
Robert P. Hartigan, Major, CAP
Director, Cadet Program
216-233-8892
216-803-3663 fax

posted by Major Robert P. Hartigan, CAP  6:04 PM

Greetings Ohio Wing Members,

Group VII will be hosting a Training Leaders of Cadets (TLC) course at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio on 29-30 March 2008. Registration will be accomplished by emailing Maj. Amanda Gentry, Course Director, at gp7cmdr@gmail.com; see below for specific details.

All senior members who have completed Level 1 are eligible and may attend. Attending a TLC course is required for those Officers enrolled in the Cadet Programs specialty track wishing to earn the senior rating; and it is HIGHLY encouraged for all who are involved in a cadet unit, especially Leadership Officers, Deputy Commanders for Cadets, and Squadron Commanders of cadet or composite units. Even those who are former cadets will benefit from this course.

Please understand Cadets may not attend, in order to foster an open discussion environment for senior members.

Training will be held 0800-1700 on Saturday, March 29 and 0800-1200 on Sunday, March 30. Once a final location is determined, directions and lodging information will be sent out to all registered participants.

Example discussion topics include:
-Leading Indirectly
-Mentoring
-Partnering with Parents
-Cadet Program Administration
-Meeting Schedules
-Great Activities
-Legal Responsibilities

A capstone case study will be conducted on Sunday.

The TLC will cost $10 per person, payable by personal check upon arrival. No course credit will be issued without payment. Reciepts will be available.

Registration will be accomplished by emailing the following information to Maj. Amanda Gentry, Course Director, at gp7cmdr@gmail.com:

Name
Grade
Squadron
Duty Assignment
Specialty Track/Level
Prior Cadet? If so, how long ago and what level achieved?
Prior/Current Military? If so, how long ago?

Registrations will be accepted until 22 March. Further instructions will be given upon registration.

Best regards,
Robert P. Hartigan, Major, CAP
Director, Cadet Program
Ohio Wing Civil Air Patrol
216-233-8892
216-803-3663 fax

P.S. Special thanks go out to Major Gentry and her crew of instructors and facilitators for hosting this mission critical professional development course. Thank you, Amanda!

posted by Major Robert P. Hartigan, CAP  9:29 PM

This news is from the Chief, Cadet Programs Curt Lafond for all Cadet Squadron Commanders,


Sent on behalf of Curt Lafond, clafond@cap.gov ===========

Dear Directors of Cadet Programs,
Good news. Cadet records are moving into the 21st century. Beginning in the next few days, squadrons will have the option of tracking cadet records, test scores, promotion dates and the like online, via E-Services.
The attached memo explains the details about the "Cadet Promotions Application."
Please help spread the news within your wing. Thank you.


Sincerely,
-curt
CURT LAFOND
Chief, Cadet Programs
CAP National Headquarters
Cadet%20Promotions%20App%20Kickoff%20Memo.pdf

posted by Major Robert P. Hartigan, CAP  1:15 AM