Due to the increasingly poor weather in the northeastern corner of the state, Lt Col Snell has scrubbed the Group 4 CC Call scheduled tonight at Green Road Armory.
As I wind up my two year tour as the Group 4 CC, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of you for a memorable time in the center seat. I think we have four outstanding squadrons who have personnel in their ranks that really care about the program!
I certainly want to thank the Group 4 staff, Jim, Mike, Yvonne, the Steves, Joe, Chris, and Harry. And our unit commanders, Yvonne (again), Jack, Rob, and Jim. You guys are all great and you are what makes CAP an enjoyable experience.
Lastly, I want to wish all the best to our in-coming Group CC, Lt Col Snell. Tom has a long history with Group 4, serving as the CC on more than one occasion. You will find few officers who have his dedication and enthusiasm for our missions.
Though my professional life (the one that actually pays the bills) has increased to curtail my CAP activities over the last 9 months, I will still be serving as the Group IT Officer and Wing ITW. My task will be to help each Group unit expand and utilize the tech tools that are available to us, improving communication and efficiency.
Again, thank you all for a great tour. Let's continue to show them why Group 4 is the top dog!
Lt Col Christopher Smith
Commanding
Updated information on Ohio Wing's response to the Katrina crisis will continue to be updated at http://www.ohwg.cap.gov/. Group personnel should check the Wing site dailey in addition to information coming from Group 4 HQ.
As we approach the Change of Command for Group 4, staff changes are already taking place. Joe Shook has taken one of those dreaded Wing HQ jobs (lol). Carol Ingersol now moves into the Finance Officer slot. Mike Bower is leaving Group HQ to again work at the unit level with the 96th.
My thanks to both Mike and Joe for their work at Group and continued dedication to the program. Welcome to Carol, who finds herself in the finance role at Group for the 2nd time. Some people never learn :)
Check six,
Lt Col Smith
Group 4 CC
Congratulations and round of cheers go out to our Group 4 Director of Cadet Programs, C/LTC Tom Rehman on his appointment as the Chair of the National Cadet Advisory Council. That's right folks. NATIONAL. This makes Mr. Rehman the top cadet advisor to the National Commander.
Please join me in giving Tom a big thumbs up and wish him the best of luck on his ADY assignment.
Lt Col Smith
Group 4 CC