The 12th Annual King of the Rock Cadet Initiative is scheduled for 9 - 11 August 2013 at the Rock Cut State Park in northern Illinois.

Registration is due by AUGUST 1. Cost is just $10 per member for the entire weekend.

The King of the Rock is a fun competition between Civil Air Patrol teams. Teams are made up of 6 cadets plus a seventh member which will be inducted into each team on Saturday morning. The team that wins will have the honor of being named ‘King of the Rock’ and will have possession of the Eagle traveling trophy until the next competition. In addition, each team member (including the senior member) of the winning team will receive the ‘King of the Rock’ challenge coin.

This is a Camping event. All members that attend (including senior members) will need to bring appropriate camping supplies to last two days and two nights. Each team will participate in a series of up to 10 challenges. The teams will be graded on effectiveness of their teamwork, completion of the task, and esprit de corps. On Saturday evening the teams will cook a‘Formal Dinner’ for their team members. This dinner will be judged on creativity, quality of food, and presentation.

Although The Rock is more informal than an encampment, the cadets will be expected to maintain appropriate customs and courtesies throughout the event. Senior members will be asked to help in the judging of the challenges. The challenges will take place on Saturday from 0900 through 1530. The events will take place along the trail in the forest. Please be prepared with water, bug spray and sunscreen.

More information, including the registration and packing lists, are on the website.

http://kalemis.com/kor/

Kind Regards,

James Kalemis, Major, CAP
DCS, Cadet Programs
Great Lakes Region

Ohio Wing,

Please join me in congratulating the following cadets who have earned a Milestone Achievements for the month of April 2013. Keep up the good work!

Wright Bros Award
Benjamin Saunders Jr- 115
Max Chivington -139
Cauner Klien- 157
Charles Hoffman- 279
Mikkayala Kelley- 279

Mitchell Award
Garrett Potts- 037

Earhart Award
Patrick McGail- 197


Great Job!



NATHANIEL R SPEHR, Capt, CAP
Deputy Director Cadet Programs, Ohio Wing

Ohio Wing Cadets and Senior Members,

Applications are now being accepted for the 2013 Ohio WingBasic Encampment.

This year’s encampment will be held at Youngstown Air Reserve Station and Camp Ravenna. The course dates are Saturday July 27, 2013 through Saturday August 3, 2013. The cost of the activity is $250.

Every cadet that has not attended a basic encampment is encouraged to apply. This activity will take your skills to the next level and open many doors for you as a cadet. These new opportunities include National Cadet Special Activities (NCSA), the chance to become an officer, and many more. Encampment offers access to Search and Rescue, Leadership, Air Force demonstrations, and many other events that are strategically planned in this activity. The week of encampment is mentally and physically challenging however, the end result is virtually unmatched by any other activity in Civil Air Patrol.
In order to attend, a cadet must:


Directions to Apply:


All cadets accepted to the activity must supply their own transportation to the encampment.

The packing list for the encampment can be found here: http://bit.ly/2013ohwgencpackinglist.

All Ohio Wing members are also encouraged to "like" the Ohio Wing Encampment Facebook page found here.

A copy of the timeline can be found here, if you wish to add it in: A timeline of important dates can be found here: http://bit.ly/2013ohwgencimportantdatesThe application process closes 30 June 2013.

Any questions may be directed to james.goodman@ohwg.cap.gov.
Thanks,

JAMES J GOODMAN, Capt, CAP
Commander
2013 Ohio Wing Encampment

Ohio Wing Cadets and Senior Members,

Applications are now being accepted for the 2013 Ohio Wing NCO Leadership Academy.

This year’s NCO Leadership Academy (NCOLA) will be held at Youngstown Air Reserve Station and Camp Ravenna. The course dates are Saturday July 27, 2013 through Saturday August 3, 2013. The cost of the activity is $250.  This Academy is limited to 22 cadets.

The NCO Leadership Academy (NCOLA) will help further develop the skills of young CAP leaders. NCOLA is an academically focused week of learning and leading. Cadets will learn how to conduct an inspection, write the dreaded Staff Duty Analysis, plan an activity, set goals, and much more.

In order to attend, a cadet must:

    Have attended a basic encampment
    Must be between the grades of Cadet Senior Airman and Cadet Chief Master Sergeant by the time of NCOLA
    Be an active member of Civil Air Patrol through the end of NCOLA
    Have one complete set of the Blues Uniform and two sets of BDUs
    Complete CPPT if over the age of 18

Directions to Apply:

    Complete the online Registration form found here: http://bit.ly/2013NCOLAstudentapp
    Pay activity fee of $250.00 to Squadron Banker (see local squadron Commander)
    Print a CAPF 31, complete all sections, and gather all necessary signatures
    Fill out an Emergency Notification form – Form 60
    Scan forms (31 & 60) into a PDF and email to encampmentadmin@ohwg.cap.gov or mail to:

        Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC)

        Attn: Civil Air Patrol

        Cadet Programs - NCOLA

        3990 East Broad Street

        P.O. Box 3990

        Columbus, OH 43218-3990


All cadets accepted to the activity must supply their own transportation to the encampment.
The packing list for the encampment can be found here: http://bit.ly/2013ohwgencpackinglist.

All Ohio Wing members are also encouraged to "like" the Ohio Wing Encampment Facebook page found here.

A timeline of important dates can be found here: http://bit.ly/2013ohwgencimportantdates
The application process closes 30 June 2013.

Any questions may be directed to james.goodman@ohwg.cap.gov.

Thanks,
JAMES J GOODMAN, Capt, CAP
Commander
2013 Ohio Wing Encampment

Ohio Wing,

Please join me in congratulating the following cadets who have earned a Milestone Achievements for the month of March 2013. Keep up the good work!

Wright Bros Award
Emily Ramirez - 156
Sean Cox - 157
Matthew Holden - 234
Andrew Miller - 234
Dean Smith - 234

Mitchell Award

Vanessa Betz - 051
 

Congratulations to #278 Color Guard for representing OHWG at the GLR Cadet Competition and placing 2nd in inspection, 3rd for outdoor practical, and 4th place overall.
 
Congratulations to #051 Drill Team for representing OHWG at the GLR Cadet Competition and once again placing 1st, now on to National Cadet Competition.  Good luck!
 
Reminder Air Force Sergeants Association to Outstanding Squadron Cadet NCO of the Year and VFW Award for Cadet NCO's and Cadet Officers are due to the respective organizations by 15 April. Best of luck!

--
JAMES J. GOODMAN, Capt, CAP
Director of Cadet Programs
Ohio Wing HQ

Applications are now being accepted for the 2013 Ohio Wing Law Enforcement Training Program.  The 2013 program will be held at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy in Columbus, Ohio from 14-19 July 2013.  The program is once again being hosted with the assistance of the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Columbus Division of Police and will include training, tours, and hands on activities at various law enforcement facilities in the Columbus area.  Cost for the week is $175 for cadets and $125 for seniors and includes all lodging, meals, and training events for the week.  If you are interested in attending this exciting activity as a cadet participant or as a senior TAC officer, please see the attached announcement for full details.  
--
Matt Rittenhouse, Maj, CAP
Activity Director

Ohio Wing Members:

Please join me in congratulating the Drill Team from the Youngstown ARS Composite Squadron (OH-051) for representing the Ohio Wing at the Great Lakes Region Drill Competition this past weekend.  We are proud to report that they won 6 of 7 team events and all 3 individual events, placing them 1st overall.  They advance to the National Cadet Competition that will be in June at Wright State University.

R

Col Mathews

Ohio Wing Members:

Please join me in congratulating the Color Guard Team form the Akron-Canton Composite Squadron (OH-278) for representing the Ohio Wing at the Great Lakes Region Color Guard Competition this past weekend.  We are proud to report that they placed 2nd in inspection, 3rd for outdoor practical, and 4th place overall.

R

Col Mathews

Ohio Wing Cadets and Senior Members,

Applications are now being accepted for the 2013 Ohio Wing Basic Encampment.

This year’s encampment will be held at Youngstown Air Reserve Station and Camp Ravenna. The course dates are Saturday July 27, 2013 through Saturday August 3, 2013. The cost of the activity is $250.

Every cadet that has not attended a basic encampment is encouraged to apply. This activity will take your skills to the next level and open many doors for you as a cadet. These new opportunities include National Cadet Special Activities (NCSA), the chance to become an officer, and many more. Encampment offers access to Search and Rescue, Leadership, Air Force demonstrations, and many other events that are strategically planned in this activity. The week of encampment is mentally and physically challenging however, the end result is virtually unmatched by any other activity in Civil Air Patrol.
In order to attend, a cadet must:
Have earned their Curry Achievement (Cadet Airman) by the start of encampment
Be an active member of Civil Air Patrol through the end of encampment
Have one complete set of the Blues Uniform and two sets of BDUs
Complete CPPT if over the age of 18
 
Directions to Apply:

1.       Complete this online Registration form http://bit.ly/2013ohwgencbasicapp
2.       Pay  activity fee of $250.00 to Squadron Banker (see local  squadron Commander)
3.       Print a OWF 31a, complete all sections, and gather all necessary signatures
4.       Fill out an Emergency Notification form – Form 60
5.       Scan forms (31a & 60) into a PDF and email to encampmentadmin@ohwg.cap.gov  or mail to:



All cadets accepted to the activity must supply their own transportation to the encampment.

The packing list for the encampment can be found here: http://bit.ly/2013ohwgencpackinglist.

All Ohio Wing members are also encouraged to "like" the Ohio Wing Encampment Facebook page found here.

A copy of the timeline can be found here, if you wish to add it in: A timeline of important dates can be found here: http://bit.ly/2013ohwgencimportantdatesThe application process closes 30 June 2013.

Any questions may be directed to james.goodman@ohwg.cap.gov.
 
Thanks,

JAMES J GOODMAN, Capt, CAP
Commander
2013Ohio Wing Encampment