Cape May Squadron - Dec 2007

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I hope everyone had a won-derful Thanksgiving. I justwant you to remember ourTroops over in Iraq and Af-ghanistan and around theworld, as they serve our coun-try and protect our freedomswe enjoy today and in the fu-ture.

Now that our web site is upand running, please check itregularly for any changes inschedules and events on ourcalendar. Look for photosfrom our events as well. Iwould like every member tosign up for NJCAP, it is verysimple to do and this is theway events and training op-portunities and special mes-

sages are posted from withinthe Wing. You can enrollthrough the Wings web site atwww.njwg.cap.gov and fol-low the directions. We haveseveral events upcoming thismonth, so plan on attendingand dress for the weather, asit now is starting to get cooleroutside, check the calendar forthese events.

I would like to congratulate

Cadet 2nd Lieutenant TristanB. Kooker on completing hisMitchell Award this November.We will hold a ceremony in

conjunction with a Friends andFamily Night in January orFebruary 2008 to celebratethis milestone accomplish-ment.

I encourage every eligiblecadet to apply for a NationalActivity very soon, rememberthe deadlines are coming upon 31 December 2007, so getthem in soon so they can beprocessed and sent to Wingfor the Review Boards in2008. Check with 1st LT.Simon for any questions as tobeing eligible or check out therequirements online via theWing website.

Continue working hard onyour achievements and getting

promoted. We are seeing agood number of cadets takingtests with passing results sofar, keep up the good workand mentor your fellow cadetsso they and you can get thegreat feeling of accomplish-ment. For those who havenot heard by now, our squad-rons web site address is asfollows:http://capemay.njwg.cap.

gov , pass it along!SEMPER OPTIMUSCaptain Kevin L. Barstow, Sr.Commander, NJ-009

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Volume 1, Issue 29

6 DECEMBER 2007

From the Commander


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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Captain Kevin Barstow, Sr.1Lt. Richard Simon2Lt. Sandra Kooker

C/2Lt Coleman CalhounC/2Lt. Tristan Kooker

A Note From the Cadet Staff

I have seen a great improvement in the at-tendance and the commitment of the squad-ron. To the new cadets, the cadet staff cantell that you are interested in the program andthat you want to advance in the program. Toall of the other cadets, you have been doing agreat job in the squadron. Keep up the goodwork, because we want to see you allpro-gress in the squadron. We have plans for

some fun activities in the future, but we needeveryone to be committed and to give your allto the squadron.

C/2Lt. Michael QuinnCadet Commander

Upcoming Events:

20 December Christmas Party

Promotions

C/CMSgt. Tristan Kooker to C/2Lt.C/A1C Dylan Rutherford to C/SrA

C/A1C Adam Alexander to C/SrAC/Amn Jahquan Walker to C/A1C

Welcome New Members!

C/AB Timothy FisherC/AB Brendan Flynn

Anniversaries

Captain Kevin Barstow, Sr.

2Lt. Robert ZeierC/A1C Lisa Frame

Thank youto all whoparticipatedin the West

Cape MayChristmasParadeDecember2nd.

Cadet Rutherford and Cadet Alexander promote -CONGRATULATIONS to ALL who promoted!


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A Note from the Supply OfficerNot much this time from supply, everyonejust keep looking sharp and fol-

low the CAPM 39-1. If have questions, never be afraid to ask. We are all here tohelp each other. Remember teamwork, thats how a unit works, progresses, andgrows. There are upcoming changes to the CAPM 39-1 that I believe 1Lt. Simonmay have already covered 2 weeks ago at debrief. If you missed it, it involves theBDU Battle Dress Uniform and Field Uniform. The Civil Air Patrol tape currentlyworn over the left breast pocket on BDUs, field uniforms and field jackets, ischanged to read U.S. Civil Air Patrol. Mandatory wear date for this change is 1March 2010.

The second change is the blues Name tags on the new CAP Corporate Uni-

form. The blue two-line nametag and silver two-line name tag (previously one-line)worn by senior members wearing the white aviator and blue pants combination andthe new Corporate Service Coat are changed to reflect the words U.S. Civil Air Pa-trol in the first line. The mandatory wear date for these new name tags is 1 March2008.

To see these new changes you can check out the following site:http://level2.cap.gov/documents/2007_07_ 10_Uniforms.pdf

1Lt. Joseph CrandleyAssistant Supply Officer

The Open House allowed theHonor Guard to practice theirskills and routines.


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Its hard to believe that the holidays are al-most upon us. I hope you all had a niceThanksgiving! Thinking back on what thesquadron did in November, I want to thank Ma-jor Sammons and the cadets who were able toparticipate in the Veterans Day Ceremony atthe Cape May County Veterans Cemetery.You did a great job, and represented thesquadron well!

Our first Open House was November 18th.Although we didnt have many visitors, we didhave a good day together, and got to spendsome time getting to know each other better.

Our Honor Guard cadets were able to getsome good practice time in. And look at thegood pizza and snacks we enjoyed! We wereable to come away from the event with goodideas to make our next Open House an evenbetter success. Thank you to all who came,and all who brought snacks and drinks!

We had another bowling Family Night atMouse Trap Lanes. It was a lot of fun, eventhough my bowling score got worse as thenight went on, quickly approaching negativenumbers! Some cadets expressed an interestin ice skating or paint balling as a future activ-ity. That sounds good to me. If you have anidea, gather some information on locations and

costs, and let me know. Well try to arrange

something fun for the months to follow. TheFamily Nights are a good way to get to knoweach other better without rank and formality. Ihope more of you can attend the next one.

The West Cape May Christmas Parade wasa success. We had a good turnout of cadets.Thank you! You all did a wonderful job dealingwith a long parade in very cold temperatures.Next year I hope to deck out the CAP van withlights! It will add a festive touch to go alongwith the cadets Santa hats!

For the Christmas party on the 20th Imhoping you can all help with refreshments.

Well be having a $5 gift exchange for all whowould like to participate. The gifts can befunny - use your imagination!

We are hoping to arrange a bus trip in Feb-ruary or March to Arlington Cemetery in Wash-ington D.C. Maybe we can go to the Air andSpace Museum or visit some of the memorialsin D.C. We are trying to coordinate with Atlan-tic Co. Squadron so that they can go with us.Cadet Kooker is working on the details, andwell let everyone know more about it as soonas possible.

Thank you,2Lt. Sandra Kooker, PAO

[email protected]

Just a note from the PAO

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Health ServicesColds and flu season is definitely upon us. Upper respiratory infections are more prevalent in the win-ter for a variety of reasons that include the facts that we are indoors more and thus exposed to morepathogens in a concentrated space while we breath warm moist re-circulated air, the type of environ-ment that bacteria thrive on. We also tend to be at work and school more and sleep less, and thuscompromise our immunity. Many of us will lose time from work and school because we will be sickfrom an infection that is often preventable. Perhaps worse, we will spread our infection to unsuspect-ing victims. All of this can be avoided to a large extent by observing a few simple rules:

WASH YOUR HANDS. Most colds come from touching something or someone that is infected,and then touching your mouth or nose. Always wash before you eat, and if you suspect youhave touched something you shouldnt, wash twice. Effective hand washing takes at least 30seconds (about the time it takes to sing happy birthday), and should be done with soap and

hot water.

IF YOU ARE SICK, STAY AWAY. The best way to stop the spread of infection is for sick peopleto voluntarily remove themselves from contact with others. If you suspect someone is sick it isnot impolite to keep your distance.

MAINTAIN GOOD IMMUNITY. Your own immune system is your best line of defense againstinfection. That means you need plenty of sleep. The less sleep you get the more likely you areto get sick. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables especially those high in vitamin C, cut down onsugar (bacteria love to grow in it), and drink plenty of water.

If everyone followed these simple guidelines we would all experience a less severe winter cold sea-son.

Capt. Richard Fellows

Health Services Officer


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Senior Member In the Spotlight Name: Mindy McNicholas Job/Profession: 8th grade Math/Science Teacher

When I was a kid I wanted to grow up to be: an artist

Excuse me if I brag about: my kids and my toys

If I could invite four people to dinner, I would invite: you, Oprah, Judge Judy, and my

husband

And we would discuss (at dinner): talk about you!

If I could be invisible for one hour, I would: follow Chris Angel (Mindfreak) to discover

the secrets behind his magic!

My favorite singing group: dont have one

The one TV show Im glued to is: Judge Judy

If I could eat three things for the rest of my life, they would be: brownies (w/o nuts),tomatoes (I am allergic), chocolate shakes with extra chocolate syrup!

The worst movie I ever saw was: Borat

The best movie I ever saw was: Pass it on

The person I look up to most is: my husband

If I could have anything in the world, I would want: peace for everyone no war, no vio-

lence, no need for a jail

Something Ive always wanted to do is: open my own recreation place

Place Id like to visit: Australia

If I could change one thing about myself, it would be: impatience

Where Id like to be and what Id like to be doing in ten years is: teaching as a college

professor, financially secured, taking care of my family, and visiting all my relatives in

Texas, Florida, and Ireland!

My goal in CAP is: to continue to establish an exciting learning environment which strives

based upon the cadets participation, support, and sharing of knowledge to facilitate the

love of learning (especially as it pertains to aerospace education!)

Cadets, if you are interested in Glider Flights,be sure to take the Wing Runner Course online.Find it at::www.njwg.cap.govLook for Operations on the left, then FlightTraining Courses and Tests, and SSF/CAPWing Runner Course then click on Wing

Runner Course. After you take the test, printout your certificate and bring it to the squadronfor your file.

Capt.McNicholashard at workwith an

aerospaceclass.


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From the Cadets

In the past month I participated in afew events. The first was the MiddleTownship Halloween Parade in which Iwas in the Color Guard in front of therest of the flight. It was a little chilly andafterwards my shoulder was very sore,but it was worth going. The secondevent was the New Jersey Wing Com-petition Drill Team in which we partici-pated in a Veteran's Day Ceremony.We had a Color Guard, and our DrillTeam performed for the Vets. We werewell received by the audience. After theparade we continued to drill all week-end long. The third event, although Icouldn't participate due to a schoolhealth project (baby), was the openhouse for the Cape May CompositeSquadron. Hopefully, I will be able topartake in the next open house!

C/SrA Dylan Rutherford

The past month has been veryeventful for me in Civil Air Patrol. Thebiggest event for me this past monthwas getting my Mitchell Award on the8th. After working towards this goal formore than 3 years, it is very rewardingto finally achieve the Mitchell Award. Iplan to continue promoting and hope-fully earn more awards in the future.

Another major event this past month

was the Veterans Day ceremony at theCape May County Veterans Cemetery.It was a great experience to be able to

honor our nations veterans by present-ing wreaths on Veterans Day. In addi-tion, I was recognized at the ceremonyfor earning the Mitchell Award. It wasan honor for me to speak in front of theveterans who have sacrificed for ourcountry.

The squadron open house was alsoheld during the past month. Not only didwe get to tell the public about Civil AirPatrol, but the cadets also had a lot offun at the same time. Hopefully, we willgain some new members after the openhouse.

C/2Lt. Tristan Kooker

Wow, the end of another month allready. This month hopefully I will pro-mote, I would really like that. It is sad tothat I will be missing this Friends nightout AGAIN, I have to go to a crosscountry Banquet. So maybe next timearound I will go. Last Bowling night itwas also interrupted by a cross-countryevent, lets just hope the Banquet isworth the miss. School has been a dragalso but its school, its always going todrag. Now in CAP, I will keep push tocomplete my goals and pass my ownexpectations. That's about it.

C/SrA Adam Alexander


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From the Cadets

In some of the first weekssince Ive been coming to CAP meet-ings, the squadron has had an Aero-space Education class. I learned alittle bit more about planes that I didn'tknow. The squadron has also had aPT night. I tried to run the mile butcouldn't quite make it, and Ive had

fun ever since.

C/A B Dylan McLain

Over Thanksgiving break I went toNorth Carolina. I went to Avon inCape Hatteras. I had a great time atthe house we stayed at. I stayed withmy mother, father, aunt, uncle, cous-ins, and a man from the U.K. We hada total of five bedrooms in the house.

We also had a kitchen, living room,and dining room in the same room.There was about seven total bath-rooms with a shower in six of theseven. We had a pool table and airhockey on the bottom floor. It was alarge three room house. I was reallysad to leave, oh well!

C/Amn Dylan Hill

We participatedin the VeteransDay Ceremony at

the Cape MayCounty VeteransCemetery.

Recently I changed piano teachers.My new piano teacher is helping melearn how to play The Pink Panther.Sometime I make up my own songs!Most of the songs I make up are jazz.

C/AB Brendan Flynn

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