Dear Squadron Commanders and Interested Cadet Officers,

Colonel Walling is the Director, Cadet Officer School. She has announced an exciting second chance opportunity for those interested in attending COS. Please keep in mind that time is of the essense so your quick action is needed to take advantage of this oppotunity to apply to COS. As a reminder, all applications for Special Activities need the Wing Commander's approval so please allow time for his review and approval.

From Colonel Wallings email:
"Dear all-

This year Cadet Officer School is in a unique situation. We have increased the number of seminars at COS and find we have a shortage of cadets. We know there are some cadets who for a variety of reasons did not meet the NCSA application deadline. If you have a cadet (or cadets) in your Wing who meet the requirements for attendance at COS, who did not apply, but who would like to attend the 2008 COS please send the cadet’s name and CAPID to Bobbie Tourville (BTOURVILLE@capnhq.gov) no later than 12:00 noon (Central) on Saturday, 10 May.

As a reminder, requirements to attend Cadet Officer School for 2008 are:

1. Must have a Mitchell Award at the time of application
2. Must be 16 years old by 16 June 2008

Registration for Cadet Officer School is $250, and we will pay the cost for travel for the cadets.

We will take 17 cadets. Selections will be made from the names submitted on Monday, 12 May.

Thanks very much for your help.


Regards,

KAY JOSLIN WALLING, Col, CAP
Director, Cadet Officer School"

Questions call me directly,

Robert P. Hartigan, Major, CAP
Director, Cadet Program
Ohio Wing Civil Air Patrol
216-233-8892

posted by Major Robert P. Hartigan, CAP  4:36 PM

Dear Squadron Commanders,

This reminder was sent to me by National Headquarters. Please take a minute to review. If you have specific questions contact Cathy Pangallo at NHQ, she is available to help. You can reach Cathy at 877.227.9142 x263 or at cpangallo@cap.gov.

"We’re not seeing as many new cadets request uniforms as we expect. In case people are confused about the process, here’s a review on how cadets can obtain a blues uniform at no cost (while funds remain available). Please help by spreading the word to your squadron commanders.


Cadet joins CAP and obtains a CAPID.
Cadet logs-in to E-Services at www.capnhq.gov.
Cadet clicks “Cadet Uniform” from the menu on the left.
Cadet enters their clothing sizes, verifies their address, etc.
Squadron Commander approves (or denies) the cadet’s request in the Commander’s Corner at E-Services.
Lackland AFB ships the uniform to the cadet; expect it to arrive 2-3 weeks after NHQ sends the approvals to Lackland. (The status of uniform will show up on commanders report as "sent".)


Please note that the “old” paper uniform voucher is OBSOLETE.

Commanders and deputy commanders are authorized to input the request on behalf of the cadet.

This information is also attached to the cadet membership application (CAPF 15, Dec 06).

If anyone has any difficulties with this process, Cathy Pangallo at NHQ is available to help. You can reach Cathy at 877.227.9142 x263 or at cpangallo@cap.gov.

Thank you."

Best regards,
Robert P. Hartigan, Major, CAP
Director, Cadet Program
Ohio Wing Civil Air Patrol

posted by Major Robert P. Hartigan, CAP  4:31 PM

The deadline to submit your encampment application is fast approaching. Goto http://ohwgencampment.googlepages.com/ for all the details. Applications must be postmarked 17 May 2008 to guarantee your participation at this year's Ohio Wing Encampment. Applications may be accepted after 17 May, if space is available. A $10late fee will apply to all applications postmarked after 17 May.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Nicole Shaffner, Maj., CAP
Encampment Commander

posted by Major Robert P. Hartigan, CAP  4:29 PM

Greetings Ohio Wing Members & Friends,

Encampment is one of the best activities Civil Air Patrol offers its cadet members. This unique leadership laboratory with adult mentoring is run by cadets, for cadets. Encampment offers all participants top-notch leadership training to become aerospace leaders of tomorrow. Encampment offers cadets an aerospace adventure through a variety of enjoyable learning activities. Past activities represent our commitment to train with purpose and achieve excellence; and should be used as indicators for this year’s potential:

1.tours of numerous military organizations such as:
a. Base Honor Guard,
b. Fire station,
c. Springfield ANG F-16 unit,
d. 445th Air Reserve C-5 unit,
e. And base operations to include the air traffic control tower;
2. tours of the Air Force Research Labs:
a. aerodynamics lab (vertical wind tunnel),
b. sensors lab,
c. materials lab;
3. military orientation flights (2007 example: KC-135 refueling mission);
4. one-of-a-kind experience at the National Museum of the USAF;
5. unit sports and physical training;

Cadets will experience Air Force life while studying Civil Air Patrol’s missions of aerospace education, emergency services, and cadet program. They will also study the history and mission of the United States Air Force. They will eat side-by-side with active duty Air Force members in the base dining facility and stay in dormitories at Wright State University.

Cadets will become part of the storied history and tradition of the United States Air Force and the Civil Air Patrol when they participate in the last lesson of the encampment: Dining-Out. Tradition dictates that all cadets attend this formal military dinner. It is an awards banquet and their last opportunity to relax and enjoy the company of their new squadron mates before graduation the next day. The guest speaker is a high ranking dignitary.

The pentacle of achievement and the culmination of training is walking graduation and marching the last parade with pass-in-review.

The 2008 Ohio Wing Encampment is scheduled for 21 Jun – 28 Jun (staff will arrive 20Jun) and will be held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The cost is $180. Application procedures and forms are attached and contain full details. Don’t miss this opportunity. See you there!

posted by Major Robert P. Hartigan, CAP  3:33 PM

Action Memo #1 RE: GLR 2008 Cadet Competition

To: GLR Wing Commanders and DCP

From: GLR Cadet Program Staff
The 2008 GLR Cadet Competition will be held at Dayton, Ohio, on the weekend May 2 - 4. Each wing is invited to send one drill team and one color guard. The competition is now about 6 weeks away! Wings are requested to forward this message to their teams. A change this year is that we will require en e-mail from each wing NLT Friday April 4, stating your intent to field a Color Guard and/or Drill Team, and a providing point of contact for each team. Please make this a priority as we need to know who is planning to participate.

Registration fees of $25 per person ($150 per color guard and $375 per drill team) must be received by the GLR Finance Director NLT April 12. Please make checks payable to the Great Lakes Region and mail to Col Mueller.

Col. Ed Mueller, CAP
Finance Director-GLR
436 N Parkline Drive
New Albany, IN, 47150

Registration Forms are due to Lt.Col. Rhonda Anderson no later than April 12. (see notes below)

Lt.Col. Middleton will be on medical leave immediately prior to the competition and has therefore asked Lt.Col. Tom Snell (OHCV) to serve as interim Competition Director.

Except for the registration fee, all competition correspondence should be sent to Lt.Col. Rhonda Anderson at randersonrr@comcast.net

The competition rules will follow CAPM 52-4, except as may be noted in subsequent correspondence. Under these rules, a drill team is composed of 13 cadets of any grade (12 team members and a team commander) and a color guard of 4 enlisted cadets (2 guards and 2 flag bearers). Each team shall have 2 adult member escorts. Unless special arrangements have been agreed to by the Competition Director, a male and female escort are required if the team is of mixed gender. Alternates are no longer authorized and we will not be able to support anyone not listed as a competitor or escort.
Reminders:
o All escorts and cadets over 18 must show proof of having completed CPPT
o Alternates are no longer authorized.
o USA Domestic Volleyball Rules will be followed, except that all players will rotate and coaches are required to remain with the other spectators.
o Unless approved in advance, GLR will require each color guard to bring their own flags and flag-bases.
o Unless approved in advance, teams of mixed gender must include one male and one female escort.
o Submit notification of intent to compete due NLT Friday April 4
o Composition of the team and positions of the team members must remain constant throughout the competition; i.e. Team Commander must be the same for all events.

Forms:
o Each team must complete and submit an electronic copy of the registration form, no later than April 12.
- an e-copy must also be sent to the appropriate wing commander, requesting that they approve their teams' participation by e-mail to Lt.Col. Anderson.

Check-in
o A hard-copy of the registration form signed by all the participants will be turned in during registration,
o An appropriately signed CAPF31 for each participant, including escorts.
o A CAPF 60.
o Each participant must show a current CAP membership card or proof of membership (computed print-out)
o Drivers of CAP vehicles must have hold a CAP Driver’s ID

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions, problems or concerns.

On Behalf of Roger Middleton, Lt Col, CAP
GLR, DCP

Rhonda Anderson, Lt Col, CAP
GLR Assistant Deputy Cadet Programs
815-788-0737
CCregistration%5B1%5D.pdf

posted by Major Robert P. Hartigan, CAP  12:12 PM

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

Greetings Group Commanders, Squadron Commanders and Cadet Program Officers,

The National Cadet Programs office has released a catalog of curriculum and support programs for cadets and their leaders. Many of the resources are available electronically for your convenience. Please visit http://cap.gov/documents/Resource_Guide.pdf for full details.

I am sure new Cadet Program Officers will find this catalog very useful. I bet even the seasoned pros will find something new to spice up the usual weekly meeting.

Take a look and let me know what you think!

Remember, I am only a call, click or fax away, so if you need something do not hesitate to contact me. I am here to serve.

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

posted by Major Robert P. Hartigan, CAP  2:52 AM