North Central Region - Jan 2007

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North Central Region NewsVolume 2007 January

Kansas Wing Searches forSnow Storm Victims

Kansas Wing flew disaster relief sorties af-ter heavy snow socked in western Kansas atthye beginning of January.

The storms, which made national news in

Colorado, also left up to 32 inches of snow inparts of western Kansas with drifts that were15 feet high in places. Kansas governorKathleen Sebelius declared a disaster for 44of Kansas' 105 counties.

"We've had numerous sightings of housesthat look occupied, but no snow plows or any-thing has been there," CAP Col. Tim Hansentold the Salinas Journal newspaper. "Therewere several herds of cattle out in the middleof nowhere with nothing but snow to eat."

CAP also followed Interstate 70, checkingfor stranded motorists and made plans to takeGovernor Sebelius on an aerial tour of thearea.

Information from CAP aircraft was relayedto the the state's emergency operations cen-ter in Topeka, where representatives of emer-gency services agencies were gathered tomanage response to the storms. The EOCwas able to relay the CAP information, includ-ing exact coordinates, to state troopers wholocated the storm victims using global-posi-tioning satellite technology.

"This has been a snowstorm that's prettywell unprecedented in this state," Hansen toldthe newspaper. "The last few years, espe-

cially since 9-11, people are realizing that weneed to communicate together and work as ateam instead of working as a bunch of individ-ual entities.

"It's a learning experience for everybody.That's why we have an emergency operationscenter in Topeka where everyone is sitting inone room and they can pass information backand forth."

Pabon to MentorWing, Unit PAOs

Capt Al Pabon of Minnesota Wing has been appointed asDeputy Public Affairs Offi-cer for North Central Re-gion.

Capt Pabon will be re-sponsible for training andworking with the PAO's inthe region. His emphasiswill be on delivering onlinetraining programs as wellas reaching out directly toPAO's and commandersat all levels to insure theyare trained and have thetools for success.

Telling the CAP storyis supremely important torecruiting, retention, andcommunity support, saidregion PAO, LtCol. Mike Marek. As Minnesota Wing PAO, Alhas developed a strong program of support and mentoring forhis group and unit PAOs. He is the ideal resource person gotPAOs across the region. Both for experienced Public AffairsOfficers and for those working to develop their abilities, Al willbe an outstanding partner.

Pabon brings a lot of experience to this position with fiveyears of service as the Minnesota Wing's PAO andRecruiting/Retention Officer. He will be continuing in theseroles for Minnesota Wing.

"My focus is providing tools and ideas to my colleagues,said Pabon. Many PAO's come into the job because they

were 'voluntold' to do it or because no one else would do it.Every PAO deserves the best possible support. Too many

times a PAO is alone and has no one to get advice or tips from.In other words they don't have a mentor or a guide. That's whatwe will do. Be guides, mentors and friends to the PAOs of ourregion," said Pabon.

(Continued on Page 6)

Gen. Tony Pineda presents Capt.Pabon the PAO of the Yearaward at 2006 National Board.


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Commander's Callby Col. Sean P. FaganAs Im sure many of you are

aware, I am a Police Officer inthe St. Louis Area. Today, as Iwas working, I was forced tomake some very difficult deci-sions, which affected the lives ofothers. As this was happening,the only thing that I could thinkof was how I would not havebeen forced to make these deci-sions if there would have beenmore integrity involved in the sit-uation.

What do I mean when I say integrity? Integrity is defined asA code of values or Incorruptibility. Personally, I think of in-

tegrity as always trying to doing the right thing even though noone knows what your doing.

As members of the Civil Air Patrol, we need to remember thatour actions can have a lasting effect on the others around us. Of-ficers who are charged with the responsibility of Junior Officersand all of us who have the responsibility of mentoring Cadetsmust always conduct our selves with the highest level of integrity.This is the type of image that we should always try to put forwardin our rolls as Civil Air Patrol Officers.

The North Central Region Newsis published monthly by North

Central Region, Civil Air Patrol,LtCol. Mike Marek, editor and

NCR/PAO; Col. Sean P. Fagan,Region Commander.

Please send submissions by the

10th of each month to:

[email protected]

South Dakota Says Goodbye toLt.Col. Clayton Zeibarth

Longtime South Dakota Wing member

Clayton Zeibarth, died December 21 atage 83.Zeibarth was an active mission pilot

and served for many years as mainte-nance officerfor SouthDakota wing.

Claytonwas a colorfuland lovableguy, said Col.Mary Donley.My first mem-ory of him wasat a wing con-ference hold-ing a bent pro-peller--andthinking 'Idon't think I'llever fly withhim!' but I did. For those who knew Clay-ton he will never be forgotten.

Zeibarth graduated from high school inSioux Falls in 1942 and served in the U.S.Navy during World War II. He later workedfor Northern States Power for 33 years as

a safety supervisor.In his will, Zeibarth asked that his ash-

es be scattered from the air, possibly froma CAP aircraft, if proper permission can beobtained.

Correction...

In the December 2006 story about Captain Ryan Brovold as-suming command of Northstar Cadet Squadron of the MinnesotaWing, we inadvertently used Captain Brovard's first name in theheadline, not his last name. We apologize for the error.

From the NCLR Commander...

What a speedy year. A lot has happened over the lasttwelve months and I'm sure there will be a lot more to come.With all that is going on in the world it's sometimes easy toforget about taking care of what needs to be done on thehome front too.

Thanks to you and your wing for giving your time and en-ergy to serve our country and mentor the future leaders ofour nation. Your dedication is truly appreciated.

Michael S. Pederson, Lt Col, USAFCAP-USAF/NCLR, Commander


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Application Deadline Nears forMinnesota Wing Flight Academy

January 31 is the deadline for applications from cadets wishing toparticipate in the Minnesota Wing Flight Academy. The annual eventwill be held Friday, July 13 through Saturday July 21, 2007 with flightoperations at the Mankato, MN, airport and lodging at Gustavus Adol-phus College, St Peter, MN.

The flight academy provides flight training in powered aircraft (Cess-na 172) and gliders (Blanik L-23) with emphasis on skills to fly the air-craft on a supervised solo. A high percentage of students achieve theirsolo flight at the flight academy. The glider program is for cadets age14 years and older and the powered program is for cadets 16 years andolder. All cadets attending must have attended at least one regular CAPencampment. The cost is approximately $925.

Application information can be found at:

www.mncap.org/cp/flightacademy

Neither snow nor sleet....

Members of the groundteam from Lewis and ClarkComposite Squadron, SouthDakota Wing, prepare tohead for home after aground team only REDCAPsearch in the freezing rainDecember 29th.

The ELT appeared anddisappeared several times,as detected by satellites,and the mission was can-celed when the signal failed

to return.Pictured (L to R) are

ground team leader Lt.Col.Richard Beringer, C/SSgtPhil Jared, C/AIC JesseBicknell, C/AIC Ben Jared,and 1LT Edison Jared.C/SSgt Jared was home on recruiting duty from the United States Marine Corps where he just finished bootcamp and is waiting to go to advanced training.

Gaming for CAPFund Raising Prohibited

The National Executive Committee(NEC) has prohibited use of gamblingor gaming as a fund raising activity forCivil Air Patrol.

The policy letter, written by nation-al commander Gen. Tony Pineda,says the policy is necessary to ad-dress growing concerns about tax lia-bility and the cost of oversight.

Under the policy, only raffles andticket sale drawings, where allowedby local law, remain permissible. Inaddition, members serving in posi-tions of control in CAP may not con-currently fill leadership roles in boost-

er organizations.The policy provides additional

guidance in the permissible role ofbooster clubs and on the nature ofsupport CAP units may provide tosuch booster organizations.

The policy letter does not appearon the National HQ website butcopies were sent to all wing comman-ders, who must approve fund raisingplans.


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Offutt Cadet Earns Mitchell Award

Cadet Second Lieutenant David M. Pingleton, of the General CurtisE. LeMay Offutt Composite Squadron, recently pinned on his currentrank after earning the Billy Mitchell Award.

Cadet 2Lt Pingleton, a member of Civil Air Patrol since October2004, is a freshman at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He isenrolled in the ROTC pro-gram and is seeking to becommissioned as an AirForce 2Lt and qualify as apilot.

It's been a long road,Pingleton said about hispromotion, and I'velearned a lot through theNCO phase of Civil AirPatrol. I plan to utilize

what I've learned aboutbeing a leader and I alsoplan to help other cadetsachieve what I have.

He was a pastsquadron cadet of theyear winner and this pastyear won the emergencyservices cadet of the yearaward. His emergencyservices qualifications in-clude flight line supervi-sor, mission scanner, mis-

sion radio operator, and ground team member.Cadet 2Lt Pingleton was the squadron color guard team comman-der for the 2005-2006 seasons. His team won the 2005 NebraskaWing color guard competition and came in second place at the 2006North Central Region competition.

Thunderbirds to AppearTwice in NCR in 2007

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstra-tion Squadron, the Thunderbirds, willpresent two airshows in North CentralRegion during 2007.

According to the 2007 schedule,announced recently, the Thunderbirdswill appear June 2-3 at Davenport, IAand September 8 at Minot AFB, ND.

Maj. Nicole Malachowski, Thunder-bird Number 3, remains on the team in2007. Malachowski is a former CAPcadet and the first female member ofthe Thunderbirds.

Iowa Supports Multi-Agency Drill

Two twelve year old girls are missing, the par-ents are worried, and it is getting dark out. Whatdo you do? That's what agencies from across Sto-ry County Iowa met recently to test, with CAP join-ing in.

Searchers combed parks and public areas of

Ames on the Friday evening and Saturday of theexercise, looking for clues to locate the missinggirls. One was found Friday evening and the otherwas located Saturday.

CAP aircrews were put to the test with thesmall, urban search. Crews learned how tough itis to try to locate a missing person or vehicle insuch a small area and how critical slow flight andcommunication is. 2Lt. Bill Johnson briefs an aircrew during the exercise.


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MNWG Gippsland Crew DemonstratesARCHER System to Nebraska Officials

A Minnesota Wing-piloted Gippsland aircraft containingthe ARCHER search and rescue system was recently show-

cased to state government officials in Lincoln, Nebraska.Nebraska Wing Commander Col. Robert Todd, arranged

the visit for Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy and Adjutant GeneralRoger P. Lempke of the Nebraska National Guard, who com-mands the state military forces and also directs the Nebras-ka emergency management agency.

Following the presentation, Lt. Gov. Sheehy and Maj.Gen. Lempke were taken on an orientation flight in the Gipp-sland recording images on the ARCHER system as they flewover the state capitol building and Nebraska Memorial(Husker) Stadium. The Minnesota aircrew included Maj.Alan Matson, mission pilot, Capt. Dan Jorgenson, co-pilot/observer, along with Capt. Nash Pherson and Capt.

Dalen Kruse as the ARCHER system operators.

Lt. Gov. Sheehy (seated), Maj. Gen. Lempkeand Col.Rooney pay close attention to the

ARCHER imaging presentation.

Northstar Cadets Soar

For 22 members of the Northstar Cadet Squadron of the Minnesota Civil Air Patrol, Saturday, December 16began early with a trek from St. Cloud to St. Paul for an exciting ride in a Minnesota Army National GuardBlackhawk helicopter, an experience which one compared to being in a rollercoaster without a track. North-star Squadron members said the Blackhawk experience was a fun, formative one.

The Blackhawk is a utility tactical transport helicopter that can carry an entire 11-person, fully equipped in-fantry squad.


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Pabon to Mentor PAOs

(Continued from Page 1)

Capt Pabon is nationally

known for the quality of histraining programs and efforts.He was the 2006 CAP Nation-al and NCR PAO of the yearas well as holding master rat-ings in Public Affairs and Re-cruiting and Retention.

He is also the host/produc-er of the cable access TVshow "CAP Journal"

The region has establisheda new websitewww.ncrpao.org to be the por-

tal for the region's efforts toassist PAO's. There is somecontent on the site now, suchas the pictures taken at the2006 Region Conference andPA presentations from the re-gion conference and the 2006CAP National Board. Watchthe site for updates.

Commanders and PAO'sshould watch their in-basketsfor the first issue of the "NCRPublic Affairs Update"newsletter this month.

CAP Assists in South Dakota Governor's Inauguration

The color guard from Crazy Horse Composite Squadron, Custer, SD, per-formed during inauguration ceremonies for South Dakota Governor MikeRounds. The CAP color guard's role came at the conclusion of the inauguralceremony when it retrieved the colors which had previously been posted by theSouth Dakota National Guard. The Crazy Horse Composite Squadron colorguard won the South Dakota wing color guard competition and is preparing forthe region competition.

Governor Rounds is a former Civil Air Patrol cadet. After the ceremony, heposed for pictures, above, with the color guard members. Pictured are: C/2LtLibby Marking (team trainer), C/SrA Lance Claymore, C/SrA Justin Bierwirth,Governor M. Michael Rounds (former Earhart cadet), the Governor's wife Jean,C/SSgt Angelica Cachro, and C/TSgt Victoria Cachro.

The CAP staff also assisted the decorating crew in getting the Capitol rotun-da transformed from ceremony decorations to Capitol Balldecorations. Adult officers who assisted the color guardteam were LtCol B.T. Marking and Maj Vickie Marking.Several parents of cadets also attended.

Viking Flag flies over Orgun-E Outpostin Afghanistan

Viking Squadron, Minnesota Wing, has supported the27th Engineer Battalion (Combat) (Airborne) inAfghanistan with both gift packages and money. Thepackages were sent directly to the sappers in the com-bat zone and the money to the 27th Engineer Family Sup-port Group at Fort Bragg, NC, where the 27th is based.The engineers are building new roads, repairing old ones,and are conducting civil affairs projects, helping Afghanis with buildings for schools, etc.

Vikings," wrote Lt Col Thomas OHara, the Battalion Commander. "You have all gone over and beyond thecall of duty and all your efforts are greatly appreciated. It is nice to know that our efforts over here and the her-culean efforts of our families back at Ft. Bragg are not being overlooked. Also, tomorrow [07 Dec 06] I will beraising a flag over our Task Force headquarters in Forward Operating Base Orgun-E in honor of the Vikingsquadron." The flag will be shipped to Minnesota and will be proudly displayed in a walnut flag case on the wallof the Squadrons emergency response venter at Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie, MN.


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2007 Award Opportunities forCadets Announced

Leading civic organizations, and even the U.S.Congress, recognize the efforts of CAP cadets. Spe-

cial awards available to cadets are listed on this page.For more information, visit the National HeadquartersSpecial Awards for Cadets web page at:

http://level2.cap.gov/index.cfm?nodeID=5360

AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION AWARD TO OUT-

STANDING CAP CADETS

An annual award established by the Air Force As-sociation (AFA) to recognize the outstanding CAPcadet in each squadron. Selections will be made bythe unit commanders concerned not later than 15 Aprilannually.

AF SERGEANTS' ASSOCIATION AWARD TO CAP

CADET NCOs OF THE YEARAn annual award established by the Air Force

Sergeants Association (AFSA) to recognize the out-standing CAP cadet NCO in each squadron. Selec-tions will be made by the unit commanders concernednot later than 15 April annually.

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS

The VFW recognizes outstanding cadet NCOs andcadet officers through special awards. Visit the SpecialAwards for Cadets web page to view the flyer that

VFW produced for CAP.

THE CONGRESSIONAL AWARD

The U.S. Congress recognizes the initiative,achievement, and voluntary service of youth. Many ofthe activities cadets complete through CAP may beapplied toward this award. The Congressional Award'shighest honor, the Congressional Award Gold Medal,is typically awarded in Washington DC by senior lead-ers from the House and Senate. For full details, see

CAPP 52-5, or visit the Special Awards for Cadetsweb page.

WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL

STUDENTS

CAP has partnered with the publishers of Who'sWho Among American High School Students to pro-vide an outstanding opportunity for cadets, makingthem eligible for additional college scholarships.

CAP joins other national youth organizations, likethe National 4-H Council and Special Olympics, inpartnering with Who's Who. CAP will annually nomi-nate all CAP cadets between the ages of 15 and 17(as of 1 February) to be considered by Who's Who.Because National Headquarters currently does nottrack a cadet's year in school or their Grade Point Av-erage [GPA], which are required by Who's Who, thenominations that we submit will be followed up by aletter from Who's Who stating additional eligibility re-quirements.

CAP COMMUNITY SERVICE RIBBON

Cadets who complete at least 60-hours of commu-nity service are eligible for the Community Service Rib-bon.

"The single greatest predictor of whether a collegestudent will make community service a priority iswhether or not they volunteered in high school." --American Association of Colleges & Universities. Inother words, a cadet's involvement in community ser-vice is a key indicator of the attitudes they will have to-ward service and citizenship as adults.

PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL ON PHYSICAL FITNESS

AND SPORTS

Because the cadet physical fitness test is alignedwith the PCPFS fitness test, cadets may be eligible forawards sponsored by the President's Council. Formore information, see CAPP 52-18, page 29. Addi-tionally, Squadron Physical Fitness Awards are alsoavailable and described in CAPP 52-18.

Civil Air Patrol AnnouncesScholarships

CAP offers over $200,000 inscholarships for CAP Cadets andadult Officers who meet eligibilityrequirements this year.

The program will provide fifteenacademic scholarships for use atan accredited college or universityand eight flying scholarships (oneper region). In addition, scholar-

ships are available from the AirlineOwners and Pilots Association(AOPA); The Order of Daedalians;

Auburn University; Ginn College ofEngineering; Texas A & M Universi-ty Corp of Cadets; Dowling College,School of Aviation; the UnitedStates Air Force Academy Prepara-tory School.

Examples include CAP CadetAcademic Scholarships: 1- $7500Award, 2 - $5000 Awards, 3 -$2500 Awards, 4 - $2000 Awards,

and 5 - $1000 Awards. CAP CadetFlight Scholarships: 8 (1 per Re-gion) $2,500 Awards. AOPA Flight

Scholarships: 2 - $2,500 Awardsfor cadets and 2 - $2,500 Awardsfor adults.

Visit the CAP website atwww.cap.gov/scholarships for de-tails on eligibility requirements, ap-plication procedures, dates, andother scholarship criteria. The ap-plication deadline for most of thescholarships is 31 Jan 2007.

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