December 25th

Merry Christmas Phoenix Cadet Squadron!!

Reminder - our next meeting is set for January 7th, 2010 - Squadron Blgd - uniform of the day will be BDUs.

I want to get the word out about a program that the Wing has asked us to take on. Our Squadron has been tasked with heading up the newly formed Utah Wing Emergency Service Communications Program. Specifically, we (and by that I mean cadets & senior members) would be tasked to respond to "real world" call outs - set up a communication center for local Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue Teams, Search Aircraft, and ground teams in the field. Real world call outs include missing people, downed planes, and disaster responses.

This isn't a program where individual participation is mandatory - but if you want to participate - you will be trained and used on deployments.

Details will be briefed at the next meeting (since I don't have all of them myself right now)- but I'm looking for some initial comments on what your thoughts are.

Pass this information on via text, IM, Facebook, etc.. to our members so we can have some discussion about it in January.

December 17th

PT & Sqdn Christmas Party

Show up ready to have fun!! If you can, bring a snack or "munchies" to share.

This is the last meeting of the year. (The first meeting of the new year is Jan 7th)

There is no testing this week

Also, we have an opening on the Wing Color Guard Team - Tryouts will be Saturday, Dec 19th. Contact C/A1C Bell for information and details. Any C/Amn and above is eligible to tryout.

December 10th

Aerospace Meeting -

Uniform of the day is BDUs

Testing opportunities available (if requested)

For new members, we will try to issue BDU's tonight -

Note: we cannot issue Boots, Belt, and Hats. All patches, name tags, etc. can be purchased from the Sqdn Supply Officer (SM Abbott)

A great Christmas present would be..... A New Sqdn T-Shirt - make sure to get it on your wish list!!!! ($10 per shirt)

Always remember who you are and what you represent - Phoenix Cadet Sqdn - Second to None!

December 3rd

Welcome back - Its our Leadership meeting night

Uniform of the day is BDUs

Testing is available - (reminder - let someone know you need to test/board)

Colorguard members - we will be meeting with Col Bost and Capt Mettmann tonight - ask your parents to attend this meeting - we will be setting up our training schedule.

Hope to see everyone there

Phoenix - Second to none!!

Wreaths Across America order form

Wreaths Across America Fundraiser

Our squadron can fundraise by taking orders for the WAA program. It is part of a national program, has many years of success and always includes a great program in December.

By taking an order from a friend, neighbor, relative or your own family, a person or family can dedicate a wreath to a fallen soldier or vet at the start of the winter holiday season, when we most find comfort in giving. CAP however, does not allow cadets to go door-to-door, so generally, just asking around produces a number of donations.

An order consists of one $15 check or money order for each wreath ordered. The checks go to the squadron fundraiser by Nov. 28th, and are then sent to a national team that orders the wreaths. (Make them out to WAA) The wreaths are then shiped via truck to each state on December 12th and delivered to the veteran cemetary. On that day, and simultaneously across the country, cadets, veterans, military groups, or any civic group enjoys a program dedicating and honoring, teaching and distributing. It will be held at 10am at the Utah State Veteran’s Cemetery on that Saturday. Wreaths are placed by cadets, familys, etc.
The goal is to have one wreath for every headstone!

Last year, Utah doubled the number placed on that day. Squadrons received $5 for each wreath, which was utilized for flights, supplies, or other needs determined by the squadron.

Please send any funds and the names of contributors to Public Affairs in the Squadron (I will pick them up if you call me). Be sure to put the event on your calendar, whether you donate or not. It is really a super opportunity for cadets to participate in a national event, and gain knowledge while honoring those who served.

Thanks for any support you can give. An application is available here to download for each wreath, or it is on line at Wreathsacrossamerica.org .

Lt Sue Chamberlin, Public Affairs Officer
Phoenix Squadron, Ut Wing Civil Air Patrol
10821 South 3210 West
SJ Ut 84095

801-556-8685 cell

PS
We cannot take orders for specific veteran headstones or people, but that can be done by accessing the Wreaths Across America website. We cannot get funding for those orders.

November 26

Thanksgiving - No meeting

Our next meeting is scheduled for December 3rd - uniform of the day is BDU's

If requested, testing will be available.

Have a great holiday and we'll see you in December!