Meeting Minutes (sorry for the delay)
------ MEETING 17 JAN 20011 -------
Facilitator: Major Smith
ATTENDANCE:
Guests (0) Members ( 7 SM / 13 Cadets)

FOCUS TOPIC: Aerospace Education
Briefing – Video - http://www.es.northropgrumman.com/solutions/f35targeting/assets/eodasvideo.html

REPORTS:

Finance / Admin / Personnel – Not Present
IT – Not Present
Professional Development - Not Present
Communications / CD - Still no Budget from Congress, no money for CD missions, doesn't look like they are going to pass anything until possibly March.
Safety - Nothing
Emergency Services - Not Present
Cadet Commander - Nothing
Cadet Programs –
More on changes to CAPR 52-16 Cadet Program Regulations
- Already talked about High Adventure Activities
2 More(a lot of things changed so I will just cover a couple a week)
1. Cadets and Parents are now reponsible for administering medication to cadets. SMs are not responsible for Cadet Meds.
2. Cadet Program must have at leaset 1 Satruday Activity each month. This is not a problem for us, ours is having to many.
Medical – Recommends that SMs take advantage of the First Aid/CPR course this weekend
Aerospace - Still trying to get AEX Awards Elements for our squadron from national
Commander Collins:

Still No Money for O-flights until Congress passes the budget.

NOTABLE DATES (1st Quarter)
Jan 22 - First Aid/CPR class hosted by Hammond
Feb 18 -20 - Color Guard Competition hosted at Barksdale AFB
Mar 13 – St Patrick's Day Parade
Mar 26 - Ascension Hosts Flight Clinic / Basic Communications class
Also, Coming in April - Academy / CTEP

Aersoapace Education: Power Point presentation Module 2, Airport Systems and Markings
- The entire PPT for Madule 2 is on the Blog.
- We have the base for the Hover Craft.
ASSIGNMENT: Cadets research Hover crafts for next month:
Major Smith gave an assignment to the cadets for next AE meeting. I wanted to be a little more specific. Go beyound the basic
Definition and find something interesting to tell us about the Hover Craft. No disertations please, 50-75 words max. This will be
your "ticket to Ride!" So don't forget to bring it on the 3rd Monday of February. - Yes I am going to write something too because
I am giong to ride too (no cameras allowed)!

GENERAL MEETING CLOSED 18:50

General Cadet Information:

PT Testing: Was Done tonight. NO PT Next week, Lt Ravey will be doing Character Development/DDR.

DCC Comments to Cadets:

Reminder that next Saturday is the First Aid Class in Hammond (This is an All day event) Watch for and Respond to emails this week.

Uniform Next week is USAF Style Blues with Tie. Besure Hair is cut and men are clean shaven. REMEMBER: If you do not have the complete uniform wear BDUs. Ensure that you are ready to pass inspection. There will be a open rank inspection every 4th Monday of the month.

Reminder: If you feel you are due a promotion, and you have not gotten an email then you are to continue to follow up with me - suggest you send me an email. If the delay is due to data entry, your promotion will be effective the date you finished the last item but keep reminding us until it is in the system.

If you have not done so, I would like you to finish Aerospace Module 1 by the end of this month. We are moving on to Module 2.

Drill Instruction - Drill demonstration done for Commander Collins!

Dismissal 20:30 (but office was not closed until 21:00 waiting for rides)

Reported by:
Lydia C. Pike, 1st LT, CAP,
Public Affairs Officer

Meeting Minutes
------ MEETING 10 JAN 20011 -------
Facilitator: Major Moeller
ATTENDANCE:
Guests (1 Cadet-v1 ) Members ( 7 SM / 13 Cadets / 2 New Applications)

FOCUS TOPIC: Professional Development / Promotions

Briefing –Cadet Promotions

REPORTS:
Commander Collins.
- Cadets need to decide on things they want to do and do some research then bring it to the SMs so we can help make it happen.
- Still no funds for O-Flights but suggest preplanned and prepare the list of those needing O-Flights and prioritize them so we the time comes we can move forward.
Medical – Not Present
Aerospace – Not Present
Finance / Admin / Personnel – Not Present
IT – Nothing
Professional Development - Nothing
Communications - Nothing
Emergency Services - Not Present
Cadet Commander - Nothing
Capt Brummett noted that we have only 2 mission Pilots. All eyes on Major Moeller to re qualify.
Cadet Programs –
- Color Guard Competition Team announced
o C/Airman Gaudin
o C/SSgt Pike
o C/TSgt Tressitt
o C/TSgt Kelley
o C/Airman Rome (alternate)
NOTABLE DATES (1st Quarter)
Jan 22 - First Aid/CPR class hosted by Hammond
Feb 18 -20 - Color Guard Competition hosted at Barksdale AFB
Mar 13 – St Patrick's Day Parade
- Lt Pike advised that she received feedback from a member, who has to work and cannot walk. Member does not feel the Walk or pay is fair. Pike agrees with this opinion. No decision was made.
- Lt Pike suggested the squadron offer some type of scholarship money for training for the Senior Member and cadet who get the most walkers. No decision what made
- Lt Pike suggested the need for a Project Officer to coordinate the St Patrick Day parade
Mar 26 - Ascension Hosts Flight Clinic / Basic Communications class
Also, Coming in April - Academy / CTEP
PROMOTIONS
- The following cadets were pinned with new rank
C/A1c C Gaudin (mistakenly announced C/Arm)
C/TSgt G Tressitt
C/TSgt D Kelley
C/Arm M Dennis
C/Arm H Pike
C/A1C M Kallenberger
GENERAL MEETING CLOSED 19:35

CADETS:
Leadership Forum: Discussion on Self-Management from Page 78 of Leader Activity

Cadet Staff: Met with DCC to further define the new meeting format. Discussed how to streamline first half hour and determined that there was not enough time for Drill in that time. PT was going well though.
To free Staff up during dill at20:00 staff decided to get to airport as close to 1800 as possible to meet then.

General Cadet Information:
Cadets were asked to fill out a form containing the information needed data entry for promotions and attach a Feedback form self assessment to it for promotions (Start with next promotion) so that we ensure we are getting the correct information in the system. The feedback form is so that each cadet understand what is expected during the Phase.

PT Testing: Was Done tonight. Anyone wishing to test next week should bring appropriate shoes to change into and notify Mr Ravey.

DCC Comments to Cadets:

Drill Instruction – No time tonight for Drill due to Leadership running over (lack of focus)

Dismissal 20:35 (but office was not closed up until 21:15)

Reported by:
Lydia C. Pike, 2d Lt, CAP,
Public Affairs Officer

New Commander for Group 3

On Saturday, 8 Jan 2011, at the Wing Meeting/Commanders Call, Colonel Art Scarborough, LAWING Commander transferred command of Group 3 to Major Christine Richmond. Major Richmond, an Engineer by trade and a Certified Flight Instructor, has risen through the ranks out of the Ascension Composite Squadron. The Major has held just about every position there is in squadron, often many at one time. Most recently, she leaves the positions of Administrative officer vacant. At the time of her appointment, she was also serving as Wing Professional Development Officer.
We are very proud of Major Richomond and look forward to continued success of the Group under her command.

Meeting Minutes

------ 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 - Nothing
  
  

  Aerospace - 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 / CTEP
  
  

  Emergency 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