Civil Air Patrol will send four cadets to the National Character and Leadership Symposium, sponsored by the United States Air Force Academy.  The Symposium provides cadets the opportunity to engage in dialogue with visiting undergraduate university student leaders from across the country in seminars and discussions designated to enhance their own understanding of the importance and challenges of sound moral character and leadership.  Please see the website or the flyer for information on how to apply for this great opportunity.

For more information, please see the website www.capmembers.com/ncls or you can print out the Downloadable flyer

Cadets from the Altoona Keystone Composite Squadron presented the colors at Blair County Ballpark for the Altoona Curve vs. Binghamton Mets. The Curve is the AA affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. This was the squadron's first performance since reforming the color guard this summer. The cadets "...did a fine job in their first appearance at BC Ball Park." said SMSgt Hart of the Altoona squadron. Many thanks to C/MSgt Knisely of the Nittany Composite Squadron for his help in bringing the new color guard up to speed and ready for their performance. Pictured from left to right are: Bryce Campbell, Sara Troxell, Chris Replogle, Scott Smith

THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR ENC AND CLS HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2009.

This is a reminder that applications for PAWG Encampment and Cadet Leadership School are DUE FRIDAY JUNE 5, 2009.

ENC/CLS is Saturday June 20 through Saturday June 27 at Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA.
Information about both schools can be found at:
http://www.pawingcap.com/enc

The complete application packet can be found here:
http://capsar.com/civilairpatrol/EncAppPACK.pdf
Please pay special attention to required signatures of parents/guardians and Squadron Commander.

The cost is $150. Checks should be made payable to PAWG CAP or arrangements for payment through squadron funds should be made by the Squadron Commander.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

-Squadron Commanders that wish to obtain a waiver of admission requirements for a cadet for ENC or CLS should contact the ENC Commander ASAP at hlsterner@gmail.com. For ENC, while some waivers may be granted for having less than 6 months time in CAP, a cadet MUST be a C/Amn in e-services to attend ENC on or before June 20, 2009. Refer to CAPM52-16, Page 41, 5-3 a (2).

-Anyone having difficulty in making the application date for any reason should contact us ASAP. We have a firm date for obtaining a final headcount for our food service, so we absolutely must know who is planning to attend by June 5th.

-Squadron Commanders, if you have a cadet that is planning on not attending due to financial reasons, please speak with LtCol Brinker, Director of Cadet Programs, ASAP.



Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,
Heather Sterner, Maj, CAP
Commander
PAWG ENC and CLS 2009
hlsterner@gmail.com
484-347-1402

We would like to congratulate the following cadets for their hard work, dedication, and participation in the 2009 PAWG Color Guard Compeition held this past weekend on Saturday, March 21st. The Nittany Composite Squadron was the winner of this year's PAWG competition.

C/TSgt Knisely - accredited with the top Leadership test score

C/MSgt Musser - beat her personal mile run time by an incredible amount

C/CMSgt Piper - accredited with the top Mile Run time

C./SMSgt Weaver - answered WWI questions that no one else could answer during the Panel quiz

Winning this year's PAWG competition means that they are slated to head to Westover AFB in Chicopee, Massachusetts for the NER Color Guard Competition over Memorial Day weekend. This event will be much larger and take 2 full days to complete. This is the first time the Nittany Composite Squadron has participated in this event and we wish all the cadets the best of luck in Massachusetts.

We are pleased to announce the date for the 2nd annual PA Wing Cadet Conference, Saturday April 25, 2009 at Fort Indaintown Gap Building 8-80. Sign-in starts at 0800hrs. Cost will be $25.00 per member attending. Watch for more details on the PA Wing email list-serve or check the cadet programs Web site at:

http://www.pawgcadetprograms.webs.com

Watch for our informational flyer coming out in a few days. Registration forms for the conference will follow on line and in the Feb and March wing mail.

Don't forget Penna. Wing Conference....October 16,17,17, 2009 in Pittsburgh.

The Pennsylvania Wing Cadet Conference is being rescheduled. See the information from Lt Col Brinker below:

The Cadet Conference scheduled for April 18, 2009 is being changed to another Date...to be announced within the next 10 days. The buildings needed for us to conduct the Conference are not available that weekend due do troops coming back from the War.....and also it is a Guard training weekend they are full..

We are still looking at conducting everything for the Cadet Conference at the 8-80 Building just need to work out a few detail......Should have information ready to release by nest weekend..

I am truly sorry for the inconvenience and hope everyone can still make the new date when announced

Thank you for your support...
--

Lt Col. Bruce Brinker
Penna Wing Director of Cadet Programs
610-570-4217 cell
610-264-0172 home
610-264-7522 fax

Congratulations!

I am proud to announce that C/SSgt Moskel has be promoted to C/TSgt and C/SrA Meganhan has been promoted to C/SSgt. Great job cadets.

The 2009 National Cadet Special Activities are now listed online. Everything from Space Camp, National Blue Beret, Hawk Mountain Search and Rescue School, Honor Guard Academy, Air Force Pararescue Orientation Course, to Aviation Challenge and National Flight Academy and more are there for cadets and seniors to apply.

The full list of activities is on the new national Web site at: http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities

To apply, follow the instructions here: http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/ncsa_application_instructions.cfm

Cadet interviews for these activities will be at Wing HQ January 17 beginning at 0900 hours. Uniform of the day: Blues

Interviews will be conducted for all National Cadet Special Activities, in addition to PA Wing Powered Flight Academy and PA Wing Glider Academy.
Interviews for cadet staff positions at PA Wing Encampment, PA Wing Cadet Leadership School, and Hawk Mountain Ranger School will also be conducted at this time.

IMPORTANT: You must have completed all proper forms and paperwork for each Interview/School you are planning to attend.

The Wing Cadet Advisory Council is proud to announce that activities for cadets will now be held after every CAC Meeting!!!

Cadets have been faced with the problem of coming to FTIG early to attend the CAC Meeting, and waiting until the Wing Staff Meeting ends so that the Officer that brought them can take them home. This new implementation was made in hopes to eliminate that problem and maximize attendance!!!

After this month's meeting, two different drill curriculums will be running....

Basic - this course will cover all basic drill movements, including stationary and marching movements. This course is recommended for cadets with the grade of C/Basic through C/SSgt, depending on the level of experience.

Advanced - for the "leaders" of Drill & Ceremonies, this course will outline the do's and dont's of leading D&C. Everything from projection to calling commands on the proper foot will be covered. Recommended for C/SSgt and above. Should have mastered performing basic drill movements.

The idea of forming a WING DRILL TEAM will be discussed as well for means of competing at the Regional Competition. If you are interested, please attend. Both these drill curriculums will have a variety of experienced, well-trained instructors in order for our cadets to get the highest,proper level of training so that they can take this information back to their home units.

Please distribute this message on any listservers that you may manage in an attempt to get this information out to as many cadets as we can. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Lauren E. Hartman, C/Lt Col, CAP