IMPORTANT Info for cadets!

Major Bailey, Commander of Donaldsonville JROTC department has agreed to assist training our cadets in proper color guard procedures Monday December 14that 1900. It is important for all cadets to attend our Monday meeting December 7th when we will plan for participation in the December 12th Port Hudson ceremonyand trip to Donaldsonville.

Phil Collins / Commander

BUSINESS SPONSORS NEEDED

In order to outfit the cadets who qualify for Honor Guard with the additional uniform pieces for the Summer uniform, it will cost approximately $100. We are currently looking for local businesses to sponsor 1 or 2 cadet uniforms. If you or your employer would like to help out with this, please make check payable to Civil Air Patrol with Honor Guard in memo section.

Are you up to the Challenge?

We are proud that our cadets have expressed interest in forming an Honor Guard Colors Element. According to CAPP52-8, the Honor Guardsmen are considered "Ambassadors for Civil Air Patrol."
There are four elements in a CAP Honor Guard: Ceremonial/Demonstration Element; Color Element, Funeral Element and Drama Element. Our cadets are currently focused, primarily, on the Color Element in preparation for the upcoming Wing Competition. Successful Honor Guards will then compete at the Region level and then National (NCGC).
Obviously, there will be stiff competition along the way but with practice (individually and team), it is very possible that LA022 Cadets can go all the way. We are off to a good start but it will take hard work and dedication.
In addition to competition, the Honor Guard will perform ceremonies for the community. As the number of qualified guardsmen increases, the more we can do. BUT, are you up to the challenge? Participation in Honor Guard practice is open to all cadets; However, assignment to the guard will be reserved for those who achieve and maintain the high standards of conduct, professionalism, respect, grooming required under CAPP 52-8, those who show dedication to continually perfect the movements of every drill or ceremony. The more guardsmen who qualify the better, but as "Ambassadors for the Civil Air Patrol" quantity is not as important as quality.

"Honor Guard - Not to set the standards, but to exceed them!"

Helpful Links:
CAP Drill and Ceremonies
CAPM 50-16 Chapter 17 (Iowa Wing)
AF Regulations 50-14 Drill & Ceremony
CAP 900-2 Use of CAP Emblems and Display of Flag

Upcoming Meeting / December 7, 2009

Commander Collins requests a courtesy call or an email from Senior members and Cadet Officers who are unable to make it to the meetings. Cadets should call Cadet Commander or Interim Cadet Program Officer (Lydia Pike.) Knowing, in advance, the number of members who will be attending will make planning the meeting much easier and more effective. Hopefully, meeting efficiency will improve attendance as well.

Tentative Agenda for Meeting 12/7/2009

Business Meeting
+ Wreaths Across America Wrap up

• Total wreaths to be laid out Saturday morning
• Uniform of the Day
• Time of Arrival at Port Hudson
• Transportation from L38 to Port Hudson and back - Coordinating Officer?
• Fly-over (go/no go) - Coordinating Officer?

+ Airport work projects:

• December?
• January?

+ Trip to BTR Tower postponed until after first of year due to maximum of 4 people able to go according to Blog Poll.

+ Staff Reports:

+ Safety (Mark Attuso)
This agenda will be updated as I receive additional information from members

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We would like to provide the Cadets with ample time to meet and handle there activities, ensure that our meetings are efficient, effective and interesting and still communicate important information across all members. If you have a suggestion regarding how the meetings might be structured to better meet these goals, please speak up.