------ MEETING 3 JAN 20011 -------
Facilitator: Capt M. Attusso
ATTENDANCE:
Guests (1 SM / 1 Cadet-v3 ) Members ( 10 SM / 12 Cadets)
We are Honored to have our Group 3 Commander, Major Christine Richmond, present at this meeting.
- FOCUS TOPIC: Safety
NEW Mandatory Safety test for all members:
Correction on deadline for completion of Mandatory Safety Training test online.....March 31
Currently our squadron is at 61% complete. All participating cadets have completed; still pending 5-6 Seniors.
Briefing - Wind Chill
This briefing available on NHq website under Safety Education and Training.
To get credit for this month's safety briefing, you may review this information on line and complete the questionnaire. - REPORTS:
Commander Collins
- Recapped the year 2010 and thanks all members for the remarkable participation in all activities throughout the year, particularly the SAREVAL. Ascension Composite consistently has above average participation across the Wing.
- Plane is approaching 20 hours before annual is due.
* There was some discussion about Attitude Indicator and DG issues and deferred to later discussion between pilots and Maintenance Officer.
Medical - NothingAerospace - Major Smith is still working with NHq to get our unit credit for AEX and get the Award elements.
Finance / Admin / Personnel – Nothing
IT - Nothing
Professional Development - Nothing
Communications - Not Present
Cadet Commander
- Honor Guard may be participating at the Wing Conference (tentative)
- Seeking suggestions for fund raiser for Honor Guard equipment, need approximately $600
Cadet Programs
- Revised CAPR 52-16 has been published lots of revisions, one noted change is how they address high adventure activities (allow more.) It was kindly noted by the majority that Rock Wall Climbing is HAA..... Lt Ravey not present for comment. Simmunitions such as Paint ball is still not permitted however I have gotten clarification that Laser Tag does not fall under Simmunitions and is authorized. We can do a fundraising event at Laser Tag that would be profitable and FUN. More to come...... please let Lt Pike know if interested in Laser Tag - NOTABLE DATES (1st Quarter)
Jan 22 - First Aid/CPR class hosted by Hammond
Feb 18 -20 - Color Guard Competition hosted at Barksdale AFB
Mar 18-20 - WING Conference and Awards Banquet in Pineville, LA
Mar 26 - Ascension Hosts Flight Clinic / Basic Communications class
Also, Coming in April - Academy / CTEPEmergency Services
- LTC Marchand advised that he has relinquished his position as LAWG Emergency Services Officer effective 1 Jan.
- Advised that the USAF Evaluation report was very good and the words for exceed the ratings.
- Noted that Cadet Gaudin was called out and named in the report for her professionalism and performance of duties on the flight line. This is very commendable. - GENERAL MEETING CLOSED 19:35
- Awards Committee met - CADETS:
Emergency Services Content: Major Moeller gave presentation on General Emergency Services 116 and 117 parts 1,2 & 3.
What are they, Why you need them, Where to find them and How to take them
Cadet Staff: Met with DCC to further define the new meeting format and staff weekly responsibilities. More information will be provided to the cadets as details are ironed out.
General Cadet Information:
Cadets Meetings Will be starting at 18:30. General Meeting will still start at 19:00, Cadets will have opening formation, PT and group Drill starting at 18:30. It is our intent to adjust the meeting so we can dismiss at 20:30. In order to do this, we have to move from one thing to the next without a lot of confusion and chaos. Everybody knows that we need chairs out for the meeting at 19:00 and picked up at general closing - no one should have to say anything to make these things happen. I know, this will get easier once we get the schedule defined and posted.
PT Testing: None tonight as Lt Ravey is not present
Promotions will be done on Week 2. Cadets who promote during the previous month will be officially "pinned" with new rank on the 2nd Monday of the month. We will continue to plan a couple of larger promotion ceremonies throughout the year. We look forward to seeing a couple of Mitchell awards later this year!
DCC Comments to Cadets:
Uniform Issue: I want to stress the issue of uniforms and grooming standards. This is not new to you all. In general, our squadron has improved considerably in the proper wear of uniforms and we have already pointed out that grooming standards will be monitored more closely. I want to point out the effect a uniform violation can have. Not only does if reflect poorly on you, your squadron and the wing but be aware that if we happen to get some good photos of the cadets at an event and just one of the cadets forgot his ranks or did not meet grooming standards, that picture is useless. Keep this in mind every time you put that uniform on - wear it properly and ensure you are not on the boarder line of meeting the standards. Exceed the standards! We have been asked to be a standard bearers on this issue.
Drill Instruction - "To the Rear"
Dismissal 21:08 (we have a way to go to get to 20:30)
Reported by:
Lydia C. Pike, 2d Lt, CAP,
Public Affairs Officer
