Offutt Squadron - Mar 2007

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The Official Newsletter of the General Curtis E LeMay Offutt Composite Squadron,Civil Air Patrol, United States Air Force AuxiliaryP.O. Box 13402, Offutt Air Force Base, NE 68113

Commander: Lt Col David M. WaiteEditor: 2Lt Angel Waite

NEWSLETTER OF THE GENERAL CURTIS E. LEMAYOFFUTT COMPOSITE SQUADRON

Squadron Phone: 294-4597E-Mail: [email protected]

Squadron Web Site: http://www.OffuttCAP.org

MARCH 2007

COMMANDERS THOUGHTS

WANTED: NEW IDEAS!

Things in the unit have been really going well so how do we make the unit even better?The easiest way is to suggest something that you will think will help the unit throughyour chain of command.

Very soon, both the adults and cadets will be given a survey of things they would like todo. I encourage everyone to take this survey seriously since it will guide our unitsactivities over the next few months.

The squadron leadership will look at each and every idea and determine how to prioritizeit. We have a finite amount of time and an infinite number of things we can do as a unit.Therefore, we need to look at very carefully. We want to give our members plenty of

opportunities to do the things they enjoy most about CAP. But not every idea can beused nor can everyone do everything the unit offers.

We also do not want our members to have CAP burnout which believe it or not is verycommon in our organization. Choose what areas you want to focus on and attend thosefirst. If time allows look at attending some of the other various functions. You may besurprised to find out you like something else even better. Be willing to give everything achance.

Keep up the great work, there is a lot more to come!

As always, if you have any concerns our suggestions please let me know.

Dave Waite, Lt Col, CAPCommander
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Emergency Services

Pluto versus T-34?

Once a member qualifies in an ESspecialty beyond General ES, theyreauthorized to wear the ES Patchabove their name tag on the BDUs.There are two different patches thatcan be worn, the Pluto or the T-34patches.

Capt Mike Scott - Supply Officer, needs to know who prefers the T-34 Patch,since they cannot be bought from Vanguard. Theyre $3.50 per patch versus the$1.50 Pluto patches.

Note: The wear of the patch must be approved in Operations Qualifications(M.I.M.S.). See your Flight Commander for more information.

January and February UTMs a hit!Weve exceeded our goal for Squadron ES Training for the first two months of2007! On 17 February, six members completed all requirements for UrbanDirection Finding (UDF) Team Member. Three more are close behind, and fourmembers have used these opportunities to receive training in more advancedspecialties! Congratulations to 1Lt Howard Deever, Cadets Dan Deever, RichardMcVay, Andrew Miller, Austin Schnitker, and Rachel Strawberry Short CakesSchnitker for completing UDF.

Were not stopping now!The first two months of the year have set the tone for training to last throughoutthe year. No one is left behind! Even if you missed a training session, you cancatch up.

See the Squadrons 2007 ES Training Mission and Goals - Our roadmap thatstates our mission statement and goals for ES training in 2007:

http://www.geocities.com/redcloud246/2007DOSTrainingPlan.htm

See ES Specialties Defined - Heres a quick list of the most popular specialtiesand narrative descriptions for each:

http://www.geocities.com/redcloud246/OperationalSpecialties.htm

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Pluto T-34
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Want to stay informed?Join the Squadrons ES Yahoo! group. Messages, Calendar (with reminders);Polls, and links to other documents and related websites.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/offcs-es/join

Note: You must be a squadron member, under invitation, or possess a CAP IDNumber to be approved to join.

Unit Receives Grant from Air ForceAssociation

The General Curtis E. LeMay Offutt Composite Squadron was one of only 20units nation-wide that recently received a $250.00 Grant from the Air Force

Association to be used for Aerospace Education.

To support Civil Air Patrols aerospace education programs, the Air ForceAssociation provides aerospace education grants for Civil Air Patrol units. Since1996, they have provided over $100,000 to CAP units and teachers to help fund

their aerospace education programs. The Air Force Association communicatesdirectly with the American public about the importance of maintaining a soundaerospace infrastructure and the importance of maintaining a strong Air Force toensure national security. Another important part of their educational efforts is tosupport the educational objectives of the Air Force and Civil Air Patrol. As part ofthat support, they recognize outstanding contributions in the field of aerospaceeducation.

According to the unit's Aerospace Education Officer, 2Lt Ben Starzyk, the moneywill "be used to buy aerospace educational material for the unit and to help tostart a model rocketry program". The unit also hopes to expand its flight

simulator program that is used to help the cadets learn the basics of flying.
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Cadet Programs

Pictures from the 10 February 2007Orientation Flights at the Millard Airport.

Squadron Parents and Cadet Group - Parents and cadets can stay informed ofthe squadron's activities by subscribing the unit's user group on Google. Sign uphere:http://groups.google.com/group/offutt_cadets
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LT COL SANDERS RECRUITING CHALLENGE1 March31 May 2007

BACKGROUND

Recruiting is an essential tool to guarantee a Squadron's success. Every so often, CAP has arecruiting campaign. The last one ended in September 2006. However, members should not waitfor a campaign to recruit potential members.

Currently, Cadets receive the Cadet Recruiter Ribbon who recruits two new qualified cadetsor senior members for CAP. Additional clasps are awarded for each additional two membersrecruited. Seniors receive the Senior Recruiter Ribbon who recruits seven new qualified cadets or

senior members for CAP. Additional clasps are awarded for each additional 10 membersrecruited. (Ref: CAPR 39-3).

THE CHALLENGE

Lt Col Sander challenges all cadets to recruit at least one qualified cadet or seniormember for CAP. I pledge a Meal Ready to Eat (MRE) to ALL cadets who succeed in thischallenge. Provisions: 1) Credit will be awarded once your recruit has a CAP ID. 2) They must

have joined between 1 March and 31 May. 3) Only one MRE will be awarded to each cadet whomeets the challenge.

All cadets who recruit three qualified cadets or senior members for CAP will receive a

$10 Gift from Sportys Pilot Shop, Brigade Quartermaster, or the Hock Shop. Same provisions aslisted above.

GRAND PRIZE - The cadet who recruits the most qualified cadets or senior members forCAP by 31 May will receive entry fees for the Region Summer Encampment (No substitutions!).

THE FINAL

If this challenge generates more than 20 new members into our Squadron (making us100+ members) by 31 May; ALL cadets who recruited at least one member will have a VIPinvitation to Lt Col Sander's Celebration at the Amazing Pizza Machine, 139th and S Plaza inOmaha. The VIP package includes: 20 Game points, a 100+ item buffet, and a Party memento.Additionally, extra game points will be awarded based upon the points system towards the grandprize - 1 token per point. ALL members, friends, and family are invited to attend of course, at $10per person.


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RECRUITING TOOLS

Major McVay, our Recruiting and Retention Officer, has the resources and knowledge athis disposal to assist with your efforts. He has a limited supply of pamphlets and posters. He hasspecial pamphlets for Teachers and Chaplain's, too. Through your chain of command, see Major

McVay for your ration of these recruiting tools.

Its also recommended to utilize the CAP Recruiter's Online Tool Kit:http://level2.cap.gov/visitors/member_services/recruiting/. If you do not have internet access, wehave paper copies for you.

RULES

1. Individual prizes are based on new members recruited, renewals do not count. Individualsrejoining after 1 year will count as new members.2. Membership applications must be signed by the new member and processed between 1 March

and 31 May.3. The individual listed as recruiter must be a member in good standing at the close of thechallenge to qualify for prizes.4. Only one member will be credited for recruiting the new member. The members name andCAPID must appear on the membership application.

5. Applications returned by National Headquarters for incorrect or inadequate information cannotbe considered unless they are corrected and processed prior to the end of the challenge.Therefore recruiters should ensure all information is present and correct.6. Lt Col Sander will maintain a spreadsheet of all new members and their recruiters. In case of a

tie, a coin will be flipped, with the cadet with the most longevity calling heads or tails. Winnerswill be announced ASAP after the close of the challenge.7. Aerospace Education membership applications do not have a blank for the recruiters name so

individual recruiters will have to ensure that their name and CAPID is added to the top for theform.8. Cadets who do recruit qualified cadets or senior members that join other units must provide themembers name and unit. Lt Col Sander has the ability to validate names and CAPIDs in E-Services.

GRAND PRIZE POINTS SYSTEM

1. Single point for each cadet or senior member recruited2. Two points for each Cadet Sponsor Members (Parents), Chaplains (Members of the Clergy);

Pilots, and Teachers recruited.3. JROTC Members:

a. Cadets enrolled in JROTC with less than two full years: Two pointsb. Cadets with Two full years of JROTC or more: Three points! (Don't forget, those who have

two full years or more advance every month instead of every two months.)


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FEBRUARY PROMOTIONS

Leo Eledge2Lt

Dan Deever Cadet A1C

Andrew MillerCadet A1C

Chris SchneiderCadet A1C

FEBRUARY AWARDS

Rick BesawLevel 2

FEBRUARY NEW MEMBERS

SM Jeremy White

Cadet David Nevarez

MARCH BIRTHDAYS

Floyd , David T

Foss, Carson T

McVay , Diana L

Oehler , Jeffrey H

Opocensky , William M

FUTURE DATES TO KEEP IN MIND

30 March1 April 2007NEWG Conference21-22 April 2007NEWG Cadet Staff School

4-6 May 2007Offutt Air Show16-23 June 2007Colorado Wing Encampment

7-15 July 2007Joint Dakota Wing Encampment29-30 September 2007NEWG Cadet Programs Officer Course

10 November 2007NEWG Color Guard Competition


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