SAFETY BRIEFINGS MUST GO ON

GONZALES: Safely is #1 and so, in Ascension Composite Squadron, the first Monday of the month is the scheduled time for the required safety training. Normally supervised by Captain Mark Attusso, Safety Officer, the agenda allows 15-20 minutes for the briefing. However, what happens when the first Monday is a holiday or the Safety Officer does not have the time to prepare for a briefing? 

 

Not having a safety briefing is rarely a problem for Ascension. There is always a cadet ready to step up and provide a briefing on some topic. This happened in September when the squadron found themselves without Safety officer after returning from Labor Day holiday week and following Hurricane Isaac. As Unit Commander tossed around ideas to the squadron about a safety topic, it was suggested that perhaps a cadet would have something. Not one but two cadets stepped up to the plate. C/CMSgt Blank offered an impromptu briefing about tool safety which he was knowledgeable about through his job at a body shop and C/CMSgt Delbasty added additional notes about a topic fresh on all our minds, the flooding. He reminded us that as the water rose, it displaced a lot of critters that are not showing up in places you may least expect.

 

If safety briefing in your squadron are becoming dry and boring, spice them up and ensure cadets are staying involved by asking them to present a briefing. After all, public speaking is part of their leadership training and expectations. Just remind them, it is called a "Briefing" for a reason - keep it brief !

 

Other cadets who have provided safety briefings to our squadron this year were:

C/SSgt Pike.............. ORM Training

C/1LT Frederick........ Hydration

C/CMSgt Delbasty.... FOD

C/SrAm Nezat........... Hurricanne Safety

C/TSgt Townsend..... Knife Safety

 

**Thanks to Captain Attusso and all the Senior Members for supporting and encouraging the cadets in this area

 

REF: Interim Change Letter regarding Safety Training

 

 

Capital City Composite Hosts Firt Aid/CPR Training

Approximately 30 Civil Air Patrol Members from group 3 attended First Aid and CPR Training hosted by Capital City Composite Squadron on Saturday September 15, 2012. The class, arranged by Major McLaury and taught by Mr Andrea with Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services, was held at the squadron building in Baton Rouge. Members of Pontchartrain Composite, Ascension Composite and Capital City all took part in the training.

 

We would like to extend a big "THANK YOU" to Capital City for inviting us. Not only was this a great training opportunity but also a lot of fun.

 

At the conclusion of the class, Mr Andrea commended the cadets on their professionalism and good behavior throughout the entire day. Well done cadets! Again, Civil Air Patrol Cadets shine.

PHOTO BY SM Janelle Townsend, Ascension Composite Squadron.

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS - Revised!!!

Current Activities in the planning stage

Mark your calendars.....Leadership opportunities available for Phase 2 cadets

Balloon Festival 9/21-23 in Gonzales, LA.............................. Delbasty (and half dozen other cadet leaders)

CTEP / Academy 10/12-13 in Lafayette, LA.......................... Townsend (TBA)

Practice SAREval #1   10/19-21 in Baton Rouge, LA............ Still Need Volunteer CIC

Practice SAREval #2   11/2-4 in Baton Rouge....................... Still Need Voluteer CIC

Practice SAREval #3 11/3-4 in Baton Rouge, LA......................... Need Volunteer CIC

GRADED SAREval #3 11/16-18 in Baton Rouge, LA......................... Need Volunteer CIC

Morale Trip (Tenative) one Sunday after SAREx (CORN MAZE)...............Camacho

Veterans Day Activities 11/9-11/12 (activities all weekend! Lets have all hands on deck!)

 (already 1 request for Color Teams,  Parades, possible flag event)..................... CIC Delbasty 
          Need additional volunteers to help with individual events

Wreath Across America 12/15/2012 .........................Still Need a Volunteer CIC who has been before
               (will coordinate with other squadrons and the Naval Sea Cadets)

Bookmark the Wing Calendar

URGENT! BALLOON FESTIVAL JUST 11 DAYS AWAY!

ALL MEMBERS ACROSS THE WING! 

Who is coming to the Balloon Festival Weekend and related events? Senior Members and Cadets needed. Hoping you guys will assist with pulling this even off and with all the related events throughout the weekend. Lodging provided if you let us know in advance. Always fun to have the cadets together but Seniors are welcome to spend the night as well. Contact Capt Pike - time is running out!