CADETS: Participation in a Memorial Day Event will serve as the Character Meeting for May 2012. Email
Lt Pike with a report of what you did and why you felt it was important to participate.
Saturday 26 May 2012,
All Members, family and friend are invited to Port Hudson National Cemetery to assist with placing flags on every grave site.
- Uniform is BDU for Cadets and Golf Shirt/Grey slacks for Seniors
- Bring Hydration gear and Sunscreen!
- Gloves recommended
- Something long and pointed to pre-punch hole in ground helpful
- The van MAY be going, contact Lt Col Collins to reserve your seat
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Sunday, 27 May 2012
No plans currently, however if someone wishes to get a group together to attend Sunday Services and then visit a Retirement Home, please contact Lt Pike with the list of prospective attendees and your proposal.
KNOWLEDGE BASE ENTRY: Civil Air Patrol members are encouraged to wear their service dress or corporate uniform while attending worship services the Saturday or Sunday before Memorial Day. CAP's National Executive Council has requested that the organization's region commanders encourage members to wear their uniform on theirday of worship both before Memorial Day and on the first weekend in December. CAP will mark its 70th anniversary Dec. 1, and the organization plays a vital role in the Wreaths Across America campaign to honor American veterans throughout the nation and the world the second Saturday of every December. "Wearing our uniforms in surroundings and circumstances that incorporate reverence and respect reflect some of Civil Air Patrol's deepest core values,” said Maj. Gen. Amy S. Courter, CAP national commander. “We hope our members choose to represent our organization at this important time in our history – when the nation pays tribute to veterans who have served, fought and died to preserve America’s freedoms."
- THIS does not mean you can wear it all day. The "one hour before and after" rule applies here. Therefore if you are not attending a Memorial Day event after service, or participating as an official CAP group (cadets, under the supervision of a Senior Member) you are required to change.
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Monday, 28 May 2012
We are in need of Color Element members and as many other cadets as possible to work with Resthaven Gardens for a tribute. This is the first time they have planned this so they could use some creativity. Need an NCOIC or OIC to volunteer to lead this up. Contact
Lt Col Collins as soon as possible.
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REMEMBER THE PAST? Check this link out Memorial Day Weekend 2010
