Next Meeting Jan. 5, 2012

Just an update and information....

No meeting until Jan. 5, 2012. That meeting will be BDU's.

WENDOVER FTX INFORMATION:
10 Openings
Jan 6, 7, and 8, 2012
$20 per person
Contact Commander Lindgren at 801-891-4913 if you would like to participate. This is a first come first serve.

BANQUET INFORMATION:
Need to pre-pay $10 per person.
Cadet and parents, limited space.
Contact Commander Lindgren at 801-891-4913 for more information.

Happy Holidays. Please be safe!
Phoenix Cadet Squadron - Second to None.

Character Developement and Safety - Blues - December 15, 2011

Character Development and Safety Night.
Uniform of the day - Blues or best dress.

Cadet Staff Meeting - 1815 on Thursday night.

REMINDERS
*** This is the Last Meeting of the Year ***
*** Banquet on January 14, 2012 ***
we will have a flyer at the
meeting.

Testing is always available on-line.

Remember join the Phoenix Cadet Squadron Facebook. Also, ask your parents to join the group so they are aware of what is happening in our squadron.

Phoenix Cadet Squadron - Second to None!

Leadership Night - BDU's - December 8th, 2011

Leadership Night

CONGRATULATIONS to the Phoenix Cadet Color Guard. They took 2nd overall.

Thank you to everyone who made the Change of Command and the 70th Anniversary of CAP a complete success last week. We had many compliments from Col. Wellman and all of Wing. We appreciate all of your hard work, and dedication to the squadron. It really showed at the Change of Command how dedicated Phoenix Cadets are.

If you are on Facebook, please join the group "Phoenix Cadet Squadron CAP Utah." Also ask your parents to join the group. This will be another way we can get information out and post events of the squadron.

On line testing is always available. Call a fellow cadet today and make sure they are coming to the meeting. Remember, you never know when we will have another drawing for a prize of those who post on the blog.

Phoenix Cadet Squadron - Second to None!!!

CAP's 70th Anniversary!!! December 1, 2011

Uniform of the day - Blues

What an exciting night! Anniversary party, Cadet change of command, and Col. Wellman. Please make sure you are wearing your Blues or best attire.

Color Guard and Staff need to be at the squadron building no later than 1800. Everyone else needs to be there at 1830.

Color Guard Competition will be on Saturday December 3, 2011. Lets support our Color Guard!

Testing is always available on-line.

Phoenix Cadet Squadron - Second to None!

Chuck A Puck Fundraiser - Friday November 25th, 2011 - 5:30 P.M.

It is time for our Chuck A Puck fundraiser. This is a great way to raise some money for the squadron, promote CAP, and support our Color Guard.

Date: November 25, 2011
Time: 5:30 p.m. to about 9:00 p.m.
Location: Maverick Center
Uniform: BDU's

Hope to see you all there to support your squadron and your color guard!

Phoenix Cadet Squadron - Second to None!

Happy Thanksgiving

No meeting this Thursday.

I hope everyone has a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy the ones you are with, friends and family and remember why you are thankful for everyone in your life.

On-line testing is always available. Make sure your Blues uniform is in perfect condition for the December 1, 2011 meeting. Col. Wellman, and Capt. Weeks will be at our meeting, along with Thunderbird and Black Hawk Squadrons.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Phoenix Cadet Squadron - Second to None!

Charcter Development Night - Blues - November 17, 2011

It is Character Development and Safety Night. Everyone needs monthly safety to participate in CAP. Please plan on attending. Blues are the uniform of the day, or if you do not have Blues yet, please where proper attire.

Remember, testing is always available on-line. Also, make sure you familiarize your self with the posted testing procedures. If you have any questions, please contact Commander Lindgren, or Lt. Facer - the testing officer.

Phoenix Cadet Squadron - Second to None!!!

SAFETY NOTICE

These members should complete monthly Safety Education on line prior to tonight’s Leadership meeting:
At http://www.capmembers.com/ go to eServices, then sign in* and go to Online Safety Education and choose a monthly course from the list. Complete the course.


Robert Ayala
Dustin Behunin
Trenton Butterfield
Joshua Colby
Bryan Dailey
Justin Dailey
Monroe Dauwalder
Keith Dodge
Toronto Eschrich
Kristin Facer
Angela Fernandez
Amber Guenon
Kathleen Hobbs
Austin Jepson
Jared Jess
James Kerr
Daniell Lyman
Raquell Lyman
Preston Lyman
Tanner McDaniel
Michael McLaughlin
David Nielson
Anthony Olivares
Richard Omer
Robert Pratt
David Pratt
Halen Sceili
Winston Schoeneweis
Logan Taylor
Tyler Thompson
Bishop Tilman
Kelly VanDamStella Yu


If you name appears here, you must complete the Introduction to Safety for CAP Members, which is found on eServices under Online Safety Education. This course is required for all members, and should be completed immediately after joining. It does not replace the monthly/quarterly requirement (it may count for the first month). It is an “open book”, fairly simple course online, but you must receive 80% or better to pass. Take the test as many times as necessary. Don’t forget to submit it after passing!


Robert Ayala
Trenton Butterfield
Jared Jess
Tanner McDaniel
Kenneth Prince
Winston Schoeneweis
Tyler Thompson
Taylor Wach

*Every CAP member should sign up for user name and password.

Capt Susan Chamberlin, Squadron Safety Officer
801 254-8418 for assistance

Leadership Bdus Nov. 10, 2011

Leadership week

Testing is always available online. New testing procedures are posted in the bulletin board.

Phoenix Cadet Squadron....Second to none!!!!

Announcements for the week of 31 Oct through 4 Nov 2011:

If you have come down off your sugar rush, here's the latest-

1. NHQ is in a budget crisis right now, due to a congressional funding shortfall. There will be no O Flights, and few activities above the Squadron level for the time being. When the budget is eventually funded, everything will return to normal. Most of you don't need to worry about this, as our unit will press on as normal. Until the budget is funded however, books, manuals and other training materials will not be sent to new members, and uniforms will not be issued through the NHQ New Cadet Uniform Help Program.

2. DID YOU KNOW...if you have achieved the Goddard Award AND you have your model rocketry badge, you should place a single silver star device on your Goddard ribbon. See CAPM 39-1, Awards and Decorations.

3. When O Flights resume, all cadets should have viewed the Aircraft Ground Handling video, and have successfully passed the quiz which follows.

The video training is located on e services, after logging in, look in the left column, "CAP Utilities", and click on "Multimedia." Select "video courses" then select "view video" from the pull-down menu on the right under "video options".

Watch the video carefully, then take the quiz at the end. You should print, or save the certificate of completion when you have passed the quiz. I watched it last week, there are no trick questions, and the video was only a few minutes long. You can re start the video all you want, and you may download it if you would like.

If you want to fly, you need to take and pass the quiz. You only have to do it once. The results will be recorded by NHQ automatically, but bring in a copy of the certificate for your file, or keep it safe at home, just in case you ever need to prove you did it, so you won't have to do it again.

4: Forwarded message from Maj Jeager, Wing Cadet Programs:

Short notice request:

I need 4 cadets or senior members to travel with me to Mars on Saturday the 5th.
We will be painting the inside of the Mars research facility.

Departure will be at 0700 from the Wing building
Returning late on Saturday evening.

This is to render service to the Mars Desert Reserch Facility

-If you think you would like to assist, get your parent's ok, NOW, and e mail or call your chain of command. This is all the information we have at this time, if anyone would like to volunteer, we need to know ASAP and inform Maj Jeager. Plan for civilian dress, painting clothes, and bring food / water.

5: The Wing Cadet Competition is still scheduled for Sat, 3 Dec. We would encourage our squadron to turn out that day to support our color guard team, Cadets and Seniors. Uniform of the day for spectator Cadets is blues, the nicest you have. Seniors with blues may wear them, or your polo shirt and gray slacks, or business attire.

6: Our fund raising this year has begun. If you would like to sell vouchers for hockey tickets, you must have your parent's permission, and you may obtain vouchers from Lt Nielson. If you would like to do so, make a note when you sign in on the blog. This has been a good fund raiser for the unit in the past, and pays for good things when we have needed money. Lets all support our unit.

Aerospace Night - BDU's - Nov. 3, 2011

Aerospace Night

Bring a friend, bring a neighbor, bring a fellow cadet who has not been to a meeting in a while.

Hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloween.

Remember, you can always test on-line.

Phoenix Cadet Squadron - Second to None!!!

This week: 27 October 2011, Unit Halloween Party, NO PT

Uniform: Dressed as your favorite character or object TASTEFULLY. Have fun, call your fellow members, the more the merrier!

Color Guard Schedule Oct 24-30

Monday October 24 17:30-19:30 Hunter High School

Wednesday October 26 17:30-19:30 Hunter High School

Friday October 28 17:30-19:30 Hunter High School

Sunday October 30 10:00-11:30 Hunter High School

Character Development Night - Blues - October 20, 2011

Character Development Night and Safety.

There will be a very interesting guest speaker regarding safety.

Online testing is always available.

Remember to contact a fellow cadet who has not made it to a meeting lately.

Halloween party is on Oct. 27, 2011. Costumes, Food, Dancing, and fun. (Music suggestions need to be sent to First Sgt. Baker).

Phoenix Cadet Squadron - Second to None!!!

Leadership - BDU's - October 13, 2011

Leadership night.

Reminder to test on-line...
Reminder to post on the blog...
Reminder to contact cadets that have not been to a meeting lately...

Phoenix Cadet Squadron - Second to None!!!

Most recent pass on information, Cadets and Seniors: Week of 10 October

Item 1:

NESA: The 2012 National Emergency Services Academy will run from July 21 to Aug 4, 2012 at

Camp Atterbury in Edinburgh, Indiana. Registration should open by the end of October. Additional

information will be made available at www.nesa.cap.gov as specific events and courses are

scheduled. POC: NESA administrative staff – NESA-ADMIN@nesa.cap.gov

Item 2:
Happy 70th Anniversary, Civil Air Patrol Members!!!

70th Anniversary Proclamation and Planning Guide: Civil Air Patrol officially marks its 70th

anniversary on Dec. 1, 2011. The Public Affairs staff has updated the CAP Anniversary Planning

Guide and prepared a special proclamation to help observe this noteworthy date in CAP history. The

anniversary proclamation and planning guide can be found on the special 70th Anniversary link at

www.capmembers.com. National PA leaders encourage commanders and public affairs officers

across the U.S. to put both the guide and proclamation to work in their units as they make plans to

celebrate CAP’s 70th anniversary. POCs: Julie DeBardelaben – jdebardelaben@capnhq.gov; Maj

Steven Solomon – steven.solomon1@verizon.net; Steve Cox – scox@capnhq.gov.

Item 3:
Winter National Cadet Special Activities (NCSAs) Have Been Posted: The winter national

activities have been posted to www.ncsas.com. The two activities that are offered this year are the

Civic Leadership Academy (CLA) and the National Character and Leadership Symposium (NCLS).

Applications will continue to be accepted through Oct. 15. CLA is for cadets interested in politics and

careers in public service. Cadets participate in behind-the-scenes tours and briefings at the Capitol,

Supreme Court, State Department, Pentagon, CIA, FBI and more. For more information, see

www.capmembers.com/civics. NCLS is an activity sponsored by the USAF Academy that provides

cadets the opportunity to engage in dialogue with visiting undergraduate university student leaders

from across the country in seminars and discussions designated to enhance their understanding of

the importance and challenges of sound moral character and leadership. For more information, see

www.capmembers.com/ncls.

Item 4:
National Commander Selects new National Cadet Advisory Council (NCAC) Chair and Vice

Chair: Please congratulate C/Col John Brennan (MER-MD-042), selected as the NCAC Chair for

2011/2012 and C/Lt Col Arielle Weeks (RMR-UT-067), selected as Vice Chair. Both cadets should

be proud of their accomplishments that set them apart from many outstanding cadets during a highly

competitive selection process. We are looking forward to a productive year for the NCAC!

Item 5:

Attn Senior Members:

The next Corporate Learning Course will take place locally, on 12 and 19 November, just around the corner. If you are interested, contact Lt Facer.

Aerospace Night - October 6, 2011 - BDU's

Testing is available on-line as usual. Make sure you post on the blog, you never know when there will be another drawing.

Contact fellow cadets. We need to have a better turn out.

CAC Dining Out and Dance have been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.

Phoenix Cadet Squadron - Second to None

PT - Squadron Building - Sept 29, 2011

***UPDATE***
PT NIGHT WILL BE AT THE SQUADRON BUILDING!!!!

PT night......Are you all ready?
This is the last one of the year. We will meet at Squadron Building. If you know anyone who does not look at the blog regularly, please contact them and info them that we will meet at the Squadron Building.

Supply will not be there, so you will have to wait until the next week.

Phoenix Cadet Squadron - Second to None.

Character Development Night - Sept. 22, 2011 - Blues

We will also have a safety meeting.

Cadet staff meeting at 1815, all cadet staff plan on being in attendance and arriving on time.

CANCELLED - Drill Deck - this activity has been cancelled.

Please make sure you post on the blog before Wednesday night. You also need to check the blog often, as there are always new messages being posted.

Announcements and Information

UPDATES FOR THE WEEK OF 19 through 23 September:

!! ATTENTION COLOR GUARD:

Color Guard members or prospective members should arrive at the squadron building at 1800 hours this Thursday for practice.

Item 1: New Announcements from the Wing:

The Cadet Advisory Council NCO Academy has been canceled for the 24th of September. We, the council, have decided that more planning is needed to make it a more successful and meaningful event for the NCO's attending. Please watch for updates as we plan to re-schedule for November time.

New info from the Wing CAC for the Dining Out:

To all Senior Members and Cadets of Civil Air Patrol,

You are invited to the CAC Dining In and Dance

Place: Hall of Governors at the Utah State Capitol

When: October 15, 20011

Time: 1800-2200 (6:00-10:00pm)

Uniform: Semi – Formal Dress/Class A – AF Style Blues/Nice Dress

Cost: $30 With Pre Registration, $35 With Pre Registration, at the door.

There will be a Meet and Greet at starting at 1800 (6:00pm)

You must pre register with names attending to quiltitioner@aol.com and send your

money to:

Valerie at the Wing Bldg. 640 North 2360 West. Salt Lake City, Utah 84116.

If you would rather pay at the door, you must still pre register,

Registration is a must. If your name is not on the list you will not be allowed in.

Registrations must be in by September 30, 2011. We need to turn in the numbers by

October 3, 2011. So please send in your names as soon as possible.

Hope to see all of you there.

Travis Crowe

Travis Crowe C/C2D Lt. CAP

Utah Wing CAC Chair

Sue Shurtliff

Sue Shurtliff Capt. CAP

Project Office

Item 2: Attention Pilots and Future Pilots:

From: Scott Weaver
Sent: Sep 13, 2011 2:08 PM
Subject: Leading Edge Aviation Upcoming Events at South Valley

Hello CAP,

I am excited to announce the following events will be

hosted by Leading Edge Aviation.

September 20th - We will be continuing our monthly SLC

Dinner and Class at South Valley Regional Airport on the 3rd Tuesday

of each month. Dinner begins at 6:00 PM and the class begins at 7:00 PM.

We are pleased to announce the Salt Lake City Tower and
Approach Control will be discussing the surrounding airspace.

September 24th - We will be offering a complimentary Biannual -

Flight Review Ground School Prep Class. As a special Thank You

our very own flight instructors will be discussing and preparing you

on the information needed to pass a Flight Review successfully.
This class is free and highly recommended. The class will begin Saturday
morning 9:00 AM until 11:30 AM. Lunch will follow in the hangar.
See the attached flyer.

October 1st- Join Leading Edge in Celebrating our Grand Opening

At South Valley Regional Airport. The event starts at 6:00 PM.
There will be a live band, Dinner, Dancing, Door prizes, etc.
Please RSVP to this special event. We will be serving steak, Chicken

and numerous side dishes for dinner.

We have some fun exciting events planned. Please RSVP for the classes

as space is limited. Please RSVP for the Grand Opening so we know

how many steaks to purchase.

I look forward to seeing you at the events.

Scott Weaver
Leading Edge Aviation

Item 3: Attention Emergency Services:


All,

Carolyn Owens (Salt Lake Senior Squadron) has offered to teach a
combined CPR/First Aid course in SLC at the wing hq building on
Saturday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. until about 3:30 p.m.

Carolyn (and her co-instructor) are certified instructors and this
event goes toward CAP first aid currency requirements for some
mission specialties. (They are volunteering their time and expertise.)

The cost for the course is $20 which covers the course book and
rental of the mannequins required.

There is a limit of 24 students. Confirmation happens when you send
your funds to Valerie Salt, wing administrator. Voice or email
reservations mean nothing. Payment of $20 per person to Utah CAP
reserves you a slot. First-come, first-served. Bring your own lunch.

When we receive 24 paid reservations, I'll let you know via this
discussion group. Questions? Please contact me. Depending on
response, we may see if Carolyn is willing to do another course.

Jerry Wellman
Commander, Utah Wing


Item 4: Squadron Floor Project:


UPDATE: The floor project has been cancelled. Thank you to those who had signed up, there may be other projects at the armory in the future.


Item 5: Academic shoulder cord award:


If you earned a 3.5 average or better, bring in your most recent report card and $13.00, and you will be authorized a cord to wear with your blues. You may continue to wear the cord in the Wing, as long as you maintain a 3.5 or better.


Item 6: National Commander:


The following is an excerpt from a letter from the Wing Commander, Col Wellman:

"I returned Sunday from several days in Louisville KY and the CAP's
National Board. The board members elected a new national commander,
Maj. Gen. Charles Carr, and a new vice commander, Brig. Gen. Joe
Vasquez. Gen. Carr had been serving as the national vice commander
and he replaces Maj. Gen. Amy Courter who had completed her
three-year term as national commander."

September 15th, 2011 Emergency Services Uniform of the Day - BDU's

Emergency Services will be the topic of the night.

Thank you to the three cadets who responded to the search this weekend.

Black Hats still available to wear with the BDU's at squadron activities.

Those of you who need uniform parts, Lt Forbes will be headed to Hill. Please bring sizes and money.

September 8, 2011 - Leadership - BDU's

Those who have Blues hats please bring them so we can use them for sizing. Those who need to order a Blues hat, bring $13.00 to have one purchased for you at Hill Air Force Base.

Road Clean-up will be on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 0800.

If you are going to the Dog FTX, have fun, be good, and be safe.

Sept. 1, 2011 - Aerospace

BDU's

Do not forget to bring your report card if you have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

On line testing has slowed down, lets pick it up. You have to test to promote.

Phoenix Cadet Squadron - Second to None!!!

PT NIGHT - August 25, 2011

On line testing always available. Make sure you post on the blog. The response has been great, but we can do better.

Phoenix Cadet Squadron - Second to None

*****Update to Blog******

Special Cords (Blue and Gold) are authorized to wear by Col. Wellman for Academic Excellence. The requirments that have to be met in order to wear the Academic Excellence Cord is a 3.5 or higher GPA. Each term the cadet will have to provide proof of the 3.5 or higher GPA in order to continue to wear the Academic Excellence Cord.

At this point, any cadet can bring in proof of a 3.5 or higher GPA for the last term of last year and would be authorized to wear the cord until report cards come out again for this school year.

The squadron still needs to order the cords, and we do not have any in stock at this point, but we would like to have a good head count of how many to order. We will hopefully have the cost of the cords at the next meeting.

We (Sr. Staff) are excited to see the number of cords in our squadron and to see how many of you can achieve this goal.

Phoenix Cadet Squadron - Second to None and leading the way through CAP Achievements and Academic Excellence!!!

August 18, 2011

Uniform of the Day - Blues

Character Development Night

Staff is to be there at 1800 for staff meeting.

Testing is always available on-line. Help a fellow cadet advance.

Black Hats are still available for $5.00.

Phoenix Cadet Squadron - Second to None!!!

Aug 11, 2011
Leadership - BDU's

Remember the Car Wash Fund raiser is Saturday August 13, 2011. Contact Lt. Facemyer for more information. Participation in the fund raising activities helps our squadron and it is FUN!!!

Have you talked with a fellow cadet? Encouraged a new friend to check out Phoenix and CAP? Lets all make it part of our weekly routine to interact with one another outside of Thursday's meeting. Help each other study for an on-line test, a drill, or a board.

On-Line testing is always available.

Phoenix Cadet Squadron - Second to None!!!

August 4, 2011 - Aerospace
Uniform of the day - BDU's

Hats are still available for $5.00

On-line testing is always available, help a fellow cadet.

Phoenix Cadet Squadron - Second to None!

****UPDATE****
Reminders from last week:
1. Blackhawk Sqdn shoot, 8 Oct 2011
2. Goblin Valley FTX 10-11 Sep 2011
3. Phoenix road clean project, 10
Sep 2011
4. CAC Dining Out, 25 Oct 2011
5. If you are interested in Color
Guard this year, contact your
chain of command.
6. BDUs next meeting
7. The command staff will be watching to see who is checking in on the blog. If you have a buddy with no internet, you may sign them in with you, each week.

NEW ITEMS:
1. There will be glider flights this Saturday, 6 Aug 2011. We have 10 slots open, contact your chain of command to sign up. Uniform of the Day is PT gear (no boots), bring a lunch, be at the Cedar Valley Airport NLT (No Later Than) 0730 hours. We'll be done when everyone has flown. First come first serve, however if there are more than 10 interested, preference will be given to anyone who has not had a glider flight.

2. Lt. Forbes will be at Hill this weekend (Aug 6th, 2011) if you need anything from the clothing store please have your list and your money ready on Thursday night at the squadron meeting.

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July 28, 2011

PT Night - Uniform PT - remember black hats are approved to wear, they are $5.00 a piece and you can purchase them from Lt. Nielsen.

Remember to call a fellow cadet and remind them of the meeting. Also bring new recruits to get your recruiting ribbon.

If you missed last week, you need to complete an on-line safety training before you can participate. Log on to E-Services to complete this. This is for senior member's and cadet's.
Phoenix Squadron - Second to None!!!

July 21, 2011

Character Development Night - Uniform of the day - Blues

Col. Wellman will be visiting the Squadron.

Reminder - 101 Class
July 30, 2011
Wing Building
0900
Questions contact Lt. S. Facemyer.

Testing always available on-line. Contact other cadets and encourage them to attend the meeting. Post if drill or board is needed.

Phoenix Cadet Squadron - Second to None!!!

July 14th

Leadership Night - Uniform of the day is BDUs

101 Class still set for 30 July - if you don't have a 101 Card, plan on attending this training.

Have you helped another cadet lately prepare (study) for a promotion test?  There are several that need help - Help lead by helping others.

Phoenix - RMR Squadron of the Year!!

Safety Message on Tour night

Tour Tonight
Safety Officer Message:
Below is a list of those who are not in Safety Compliance by 3pm July 7th. Because there is a tour scheduled (see previous blog), all attendees are required to be in compliance by departure time! So . . . those who need to complete these safety requirements may do so before 6pm by logging onto the gocivilairpatrol.com site.

Go to “already a member” at the bottom of the page; and then choose “eServices”. Scroll down to Online Safety Education and click on that.
Once you do this, you may take any one of the Monthly Safety Education Courses you have not yet taken, which take approximately 20 minutes. You must pass with 80% or better or retake it until you do. You will need to sign up for an account if you haven’t done that yet. All members are expected to have an account.
For those who are listed on Introduction to Safety, follow the directions above, but after clicking on Online Safety Education, find the course Introduction to CAP Safety. That one may take a little longer and you must pass with 80% or better. If not, retake it until you do.
Be sure to click on the appropriate box at the end of each test or it will not be recorded and you will need to retake it!

Obviously is always easier to attend Safety Education in the Unit. Call me asap if have questions, 801 556-8685.

Capt Susan Chamberlin
Phoenix Safety Officer

Deficiency list:

Monthly Safety Education Course
Anderson
Andrew
Ayala Ayala
Butterfield Butterfield
Cook Colby
Ericksen Ericksen
Facer, Taylor Jess
Hobbs McDaniel
Jess Moriarty
McDaniel Schoeneweis
Moriarty Thompson
Neilsen, N Tillman
Pratt, R
Thompson

Introduction to CAP Safety
Ayala
Butterfield
Colby
Ericksen
Jess
McDaniel
Moriarty
Schoeneweis
Thompson
Tillman

July 7

Aerospace Night - Uniform of the day is BDUs

We are scheduled to take a tour of the Army National Guard Helicopter Facility tonight - lets make it a good showing and see how many cadets we can have attended.

Testing is available on-line 24/7 - open book

101 Class is rescheduled for 30 July - See Lt Facemyer for details.

Phoenix Cadet Squadron - Utah Wing Squadron of the Year - Second to None!!

June 30th

PT Night - uniform is PT Gear

Welcome back from Encampment - those who participated had an outstanding time.

We are hosting a 101 Class on Saturday, 16 July - See Lt Facemyer for details.

Testing on line is available 24/7 - have you taken a test lately?   (remember, they are OPEN BOOK)

Phoenix - Second to None and UT/RMR Squadron of the Year!

16 & 23 June

There will be NO MEETING 16 & 23 June due to Summer Encampment.

Next scheduled meeting will be 30 June - PT Night - uniform will be PT Gear.

Looking forward, Saturday, 16 July - we may be hosting a Emergency Service 101 Class - more info to come.

Testing on-line is always available 24/7.  

See you in two weeks

Phoenix Cadet Squadron - UT/RMR Squadron of the Year - Second to None

June 9th

Tour of National Guard Helicopter Facility - uniform of the day is BDUs

**UPDATE** National Guard had to CANCEL tour - is rescheduled for 7 July - This will be a standard Aerospace Ed night - uniform is still BDUs.

This is the last meeting before Encampment - if you need a board/test, you need to show to the meeting early as we will spend most (if not all) of the meeting doing the tour.

If your a C/Basic - plan on attending Camp Curry Friday and Saturday - cost is $20 - if you don't have your uniform yet (or 'patch kit'), there is an additional charge - see C/CMSgt Dailey for details.

Safety - remember that you need to get that taken care of before your allowed to participate in any activities - this is an order from National Headquarters - See Capt Chamberlin on how to get that taken care of.

Phoenix Cadet Squadron - UT/RMR Squadron of the Year - Truly "Second to None"!!

Glider O-Flights Cadets

If your one of the eight cadets attending Glider O-flights Saturdays, below is the address to the airport.

7136 N 15200 W
Eagle Mountain, UT 84005

and the google map link.....

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=7136+N+15200+W,+Eagle+Mountain,+UT+84043&aq=&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=49.978077,113.818359&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=7136+N+15200+W,+Eagle+Mountain,+Utah+84005&ll=40.339741,-112.020721&spn=0.189462,0.444603&z=12

Safety Briefings and Introduction to Safety Requirement

Aerospace Night  Uniform of the day is BDU

We have 8 slots for glider flights for the weekend, 4 June 2011. This will be a first come first serve activity see Lt. Coffman if you would like to go flying.

Boards and Drill test are available, remember all testing is done on-line now. 

A few of you have not completed the Safety requirements according to regulation. Check your personal information on eServices (gocivilairpatrol.com) to see if you are "Not in Compliance".

If not--regs say you can only come to the next meeting to get into compliance. I will be there to help you learn how, but we can't do it for you. Taking the Intro to Safety on line is a lot easier than trying to take the written test. The Testing Officer must set up a time for you to be tested also. Since you need to have a passing score of 80%, you may need to take it more than once. You can take it on line as many times as you need to. Once you pass it, be sure to check the box for it to be "recorded", it won't be saved or recorded otherwise and you will have to start over.

If you need a Safety Education, please take it online as well. There are several short and simple Safety Education courses which will take just a few minutes.

Safety is a priority this year, and all members have been asked to comply. If you see an unsafe situation, please pass it up the chain of command or directly to any safety officer or the Unit Commander. Any kind of injury, slight or otherwise, must be report immediately. We also have a Cadet Safety Officer now. Please check with any Safety Officer for questions.

I am out of town until June 1st, but you can email me at susanhkc7@gmail.com with questions or for help. I'm currenly out of phone range.

Capt Susan Chamberlin, Safety Officer
Phoenix Cadet Unit, Utah CAP
Second to None . . .

May 26

PT Night - as always, come out and lets have some fun.

Note:  If you have not completed your Required Safety Briefing - this is the last meeting before National HQ removes you off of our Squadron Roster - See Capt Chamberlin for details.

Congratulations on being selected as the 2011 Utah Wing Squadron of the Year and the 2011 Rocky Mountain Region Squadron of the Year!!!  

Per the Region Commander, all members of the squadron are awarded a Commanders Citation - paperwork will be placed in your personal files - ribbons are on order.

Thanks again for everything you have done this year - we truly are "LEADING FROM THE FRONT AND SECOND TO NONE!!"

May 19th

Character Development Night - uniform of the day is Blues.

Last week to take tests at the squadron - from this point forward, all tests (except milestones) will be done on-line.  If you have questions, please ask.

Also, On-line tests are "open book" - so have a copy of the chapter available for reference when taking the test.

For those who did not have an opportunity to fly over the weekend, we will be working on additional flights -

May 12

Leadership Night - Uniform of the Day is BDUs

There are new testing procedures posted - remember, all testing (except milestones) will be done on line starting 1 June.   If you have questions on how to do on-line testing, contact Capt Pratt or 2Lt Pratt for details.

O-Flights this weekend - (third try is the charm) - Flights will start at 0800 and run until the flight crews can't fly anymore.   We will be conducting a road clean up and floor buffing while other cadets are flying.   When they land, we swap out teams and continue working.   No cost to participate - squadron is paying for everything.    You might want to bring $5 for lunch (not provided).

The Open House went great last week.  We had three new prospective cadets show up.   Remember not to forget the ones we already have.  Call and see why someone isn't showing up.

Phoenix Cadet Squadron - We are Second to None!!

Squadron Open House

May 5th

Aerospace Night - uniform of the day is BDUs

We have rescheduled O-Flights for next week - Saturday, 14 May - same time (0800) - same place (sqdn bldg) - and remember, third time is the charm!!!!

If you need to test or board, remember to post something on the blog

Encampment Applications for Basic's is now open - get your application from Lt M Lindgren - cost is $140. 

We will be hosting a Camp Curry (for those cadets who do not have their first stripe yet) - so you can attend Encampment - dates are Friday, 10 June and Saturday 11 June.   C/CMSgt Daily is the project officer for this one - see him for details.

Phoenix - We are SECOND TO NONE!!

O-FLIGHTS CANCELLED

I was notified that O-Flights have been cancelled due to the weather.

As such, we will also hold on the road clean-up.   Please get the word out

Thanks

April 28

PT Night -

Orientation Flights this weekend (30th) - no cost to cadets - uniform of the day is BDUs - we will start flying at 0800 and should end around 1400.   More information to be sent out via eMail.  Plan on attending.

Wing Conference will be 21 May (Saturday) - we will be leaving Friday evening and driving to St George.  The cost is $20 which will pay for lodging, food, and fuel.  The squadron will pay for the banquet for the cadets.   More information to come as time get closer.

If you know of a Cadet who hasn't attended a meeting lately, contact them and see what we can do to get them back to the program.  

Phoenix Cadet Squadron - Woo Ra!

April 21st

Character Development Night - uniform of the day is Blues.

Remember, if you don't have a set of Blues, shirt and tie will work as an alternate uniform.

Testing and Boards are available - make sure to sign up if you need one.

Side note: You need to be updated on your Safety Briefing material before you can be promoted.   If you have questions, please contact Capt Chamberlin for information.

Congratulation to the Color Guard.  Although they did not win at Region, they did an outstanding job.

Notice from National Headquarters:  CAP was fully funded for the rest of the year and an additional 4 million dollars was attached to our budget for things like (specifically) O-Flights.    We will be setting up Powered Orientation Flights here in the next few weeks - plan on going flying!!!!

Phoenix Cadet Squadron - We are SECOND TO NONE.

April 14th

Leadership Night - Uniform of the day is BDUs

Testing & Boards are available - remember, we go 100% on-line testing in June -

Color guard will be representing the Sqdn/Wing this weekend at Regional Cadet Competition in Idaho.

If you know of a Cadet who hasn't attended a meeting lately, step up and help out by making a call and asking them to return.  

We are Phoenix Cadet Squadron - Leading from the Front and Second to None!

ROAD CLEAN-UP CANCELLED

Due to the snow on the ground, the Road Clean-up for this weekend has been cancelled.

We will reschedule it as soon as possible.

Thanks

Capt Fernandez

April 7th

Aerospace Night - uniform of the day is BDUs

Testing & Boards are available if requested prior to the meeting

This Saturday, 9 April, the squadron is hosting one of our Road Clean Up FTXs. Uniform will be BDUs. Start time is 0800 with it ending no later than noon. This is one of those activities where we expect most of the cadets to participate in. More information to come at the meeting.

Thank you for those cadets and Sr Members who participated in the last Squadron Chuck-a-Puck Fund raiser.

If you want to be part of Encampment Cadet Staff, applications and a one page resume is due no later than 10 April. See Lt Lindgren for details.

Phoenix Cadet Squadron - Whoo Raaa!

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Note to self: We need to set up some time for cadets to practice their lack of Volleyball skills - o, did I say that out loud....

March 27th

1. PT Night - Ya, its that time again for the cadets to see if they can beat the Sr Members in a game of Volley ball.


2. We also will be doing our monthly Safety Briefing. Remember, you cannot be promoted unless you are up to date.


3. This Friday night is the last "Chuck a Puck" fund raiser activity. Uniform of the day is BDUs. Come out and support the squadron!!!


4. Encampment applications are out. If you want to be on staff, make sure you complete a one page resume.


5. For those who will be attending Encampment for the first time, check the packing list to ensure you have all required equipment (more to the point, your Curry (1st stripe) has been completed). See Lt Lindgren for questions.


6. Phoenix Cadet Squadron - WHOO RAA!!

March 24th

Character Development Night - uniform of the day is Blues.

Testing and boards are available - make sure to request via the blog if you want one.

We have another scheduled 'non-CAP' work day out at Wendover Airbase getting ready for Encampment. If you would like to participate, see Lt Lindgren. (HINT: This is one of those opportunities we have been talking about to earn matching funds for your Encampment costs.)

The next three month squadron calendar will be sent via E-mail to everyone. Keep an eye out for it so you know what is scheduled.

**UPDATE** Chuck a puck fund raiser this Wednesday - See Lt Lindgren's for details.

Phoenix Cadet Squadron - Leading from the Front - we are SECOND TO NONE!!

March 17th

Communication Training Night - Uniform of the night is BDUs

Tonight's meeting will be about Comm and Emergencies Services - we will be talking about the last two real world call outs that the squadron had and what we can do to make it better.

Testing and Boards are available - make sure you sign up if you need them.

Encampment will start accepting applications for both line & support staff and basics this week. The cost for staff is 110 and basics are 140. Dates are 17 to 25 June. Get your application ready for turn in.

**UPDATE** There might be an opportunity to work toward your Rocketry Badge this weekend (19 March). See C/1st Sgt Baker for details.

Phoenix Cadet Squadron - Taking charge and leading the way!!!

March 10th

Leadership night - uniform of the day is BDUs

Testing and Boards are available - remember that starting in June, all testing will be done on-line.

Next weeek (17th) is Communication Training - If you have your 101 card, please bring it.

Our next fund raising activity is 23 March - Huck-a-puck at the Maverick Center. Although a week night, consider coming and helping out. There will be one more (weekend) chance to participate.

Just so you know, 2011 Summer Encampment will start accepting applications for Line and Support Staff here in a few days. You must have attended at least one encampment to apply for staff. Get your application ready. For those who never attended, "Basic" cadet applications will start to be accepted in a few weeks.

Phoenix - We are SECOND TO NONE!!

Mar 3rd

Aerospace night - uniform of the day: BDUs

Major Sqdn Fund Raising activity this weekend (4th) - Huck-a-puck - All cadets should plan on attending one of them. See Lt Facemyer for details and schedule. **UPDATE 4th only**

Boards and testing is available this week. Remember that you need to have your safety briefing up to date to be promoted. See Lt Chamberlin, Lt Lindgren or SM Nielson to make sure you're up to date.

Side note: I heard that the cadets arranged to have the volloyball court tied up with the guard. I'm not surprised that they didn't want to be embarrassed by getting beat by Sr Members. Hmmm, do I hear a challenge??????

Feb 24th

PT Night - come out and take on the Sr members in a game of Volley Ball (yes, we will win....)

This week is also the Monthly Safety Briefing. It is required to attend at least one of these briefing month to participate & promote in CAP.

Testing is available 24/7 on line. Just a reminder that we will be switching to 100% on-line testing in June. Try it out now while you still have time to make sure you understand what is needed to pass these new style tests.

There is a SAREX (Search And Rescue Exercise) this weekend (25th/26th) in Logan Utah. See C/Lt Stewart for additional information. **UPDATE** SAREX is Cancelled due to weather.

Phoenix - SECOND TO NONE.

Feb 17th

Character Development Night - uniform of the day is Blues.

Testing and boards will be available - and you can test 24/7 on line.

Side note about testing - if you pass all the test requirements for your next promotion (written and drill) - you will not be able to take a test and board on the same night. We will be posting more information on this.

If you have time, check this link out......
http://marsparticipate.jpl.nasa.gov/msl/participate/sendyourname

There is a Wing Level FTX scheduled for a few weeks from now. More information to come - but we will be looking for cadets to work the Communication Tasking for the exercise.

**UPDATE** First Huck a Puck fundraiser is set for this Tuesday and Wednesday. If your able, please come out and help. The activity starts at 1730 hrs at the Maverick Center in West Valley. See C/CMSgt Facemyer for details.

Phoenix - We are Second to None.

Feb 10th

Leadership night - uniform of the day is BDUs

Testing and Boards are available - remember that testing is always available on line 24/7.

Speaking of testing - have you helped a C/Basic get ready for his/her Curry lately? Be a leader, step up and help someone who has less rank than you get ready to promote.

Congratulation to Cadet of the Year, C/TSgt Jake Dodge.

Color guard is practicing at 1730 - See C/SMSgt Facemyer for details.

Phoenix Cadet Squadron - leading the way!!!!

Feb 3rd

Squadron Annual Awards Banquet -

Magna VFW Post - 9057 W 2700 South - Start time is 1900 hrs (7pm) - dinner to be served at 1930 hrs and the banquet should be over at 2100 hrs (9pm).

This is a formal event, so the uniform of the day is Dress Blues. (Tie, Ribbons, Service Coat, etc.. if you have them) If your bringing an escort, please ask them to wear a dress, coat/tie, etc...

If you have specific questions, please contact Capt Fernandez @ 652-9817

Note: The Utah Wing Commander will be in attendance - so lets look our best!!!

Phoenix Cadet Squadron - Second to None!!

Jan. 27, 2011

PT Night - Uniform of the Day is PT Gear. Lets have some fun.

There will be no testing or boards, but online testing is always available 24/7. Remember to hit the finish button. Reminder on June 1, 2011 all testing will be done online.

Next week Feb. 3, 2011 Squadron Banquet, uniform will be Dress Blues (Dress Blues means all ribbons, cords, etc.). The banquet fee will be $11 per person, families are encouraged to attend. Location of this years banquet will be at the Magna V.F.W. at 9057 West 2700 South. Start time will be 1900 hours. The fee of $11 per person will be collected at the next squadron meeting on Jan. 27, 2011.

If you are unable to make the squadron meeting on Jan. 27, 2011 but are going to be at the banquet please contact 2nd Lt. L. Lindgren at 801-891-4913.

Phoenix Second to none and Leading from the FRONT!

Jan 20th

Character Development night - uniform of the day is Blues.

LtCol Boyd (Guest Speaker) and SM Cook will be teaching the CDI class.

There will be an inspection tonight - be prepared (hair cuts, shoes shined, etc..)

Two more weeks until the squadron Banquet. Cost is $11 per person - and will be hosted at the VFW Post in Surgarhouse. Families are welcome and encouraged to attend. We will have a flier out with additional information.

We will be voting on Esprit de Corps Cadet this week. This is the Cadet who inspires enthusiasm, devotion and a strong regard for the honor of the Squadron. This award is selected strictly by the cadets.

Testing and Boards will be available. Make sure you notify the cadet staff that you need a test/board.

Remember that if you test on-line, if you don't push the "Finish" button, run out of time, etc... you will not get credit for the test. If you have questions, contact Capt Pratt.

Phoenix - Second to None!

Jan 13

Aerospace Night - Uniform of the day is BDUs

We will be meeting at Groen Brothers Aviation (GBA) at 1930 hrs - located at 2640 California Ave, SLC - for a tour of their facility.

If your unable to meet at GBA, we will have several Sr Members at the Sqdn Building at 1900 and will caravan up to the facility.

Due to the tour, we will not have any testing or boards this week. Testing on line is always available.

Speaking of testing on line, remember to push the "Finished" button when completing your test. From this point forward, if you forget to push the Finished button, you time out, etc.. it will not count. Screen prints, etc will not work. We will only accept emails from National as credit for passing a test. See Capt Pratt if you have questions.

Squadron Banquet is coming in February. Cost is $11 per person. Families are invited. Start saving now so you can attend.

The Squadron Calendar will be out next week. We will have hard copies to hand out and will be sending out emails.

If you know of a cadet who does not have access to the Blog, please call them and let them know whats is happening in the Unit.

Remember, Leading is always best done from the Front!! - Phoenix Cadet Squadron - Leading from the Front and SECOND TO NONE!!

Jan 6 2011

WELCOME BACK PHOENIX CADET SQUADRON!!

Leadership week - uniform of the day is BDUs

Squadron Calendar is coming out here in a few days - it will list the activities for the next four months so you can plan on attending them.

Color Guard team to meet at 1730 to start training.

Next week (13 Jan) we will be doing a field trip to Groen Brothers Aviation in SLC. More information to come.

Testing & Boards will be available -

Again, hope you had a great New Year Eve - and We look forward in leading the wing once again this year.

Phoenix - Leading from the Front and Second to None!!