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Just a reminder than uniform turn in starts on Monday.  9th grade begins on Monday with 7th on Tuesday and 6th on Wed. 8th grade will turn in their items on Monday 24 May after the graduation ceremony. Be sure that all of the uniform items are washed or cleaned and on a hangar.  Damaged or missing items will be charged to the cadet and this will be sent home in June.  This includes both name tags, hat and rank insignia, as well as BDU, boots and field gear taken to encampment.  Thank you for your cooperation.

Dear APA Families and Staff,

  

APA Color Guard has been invited to participate in the opening flag ceremonies of a city-wide Armed Forces Day and Veterans of Madison County celebration on May 15^th.

The celebration is to say “THANKS” to all our past and present military men and women. The Color Guard will do the Flag Retreat presentation. The celebration is to start at 2pm. I am requesting all APA Color Guard members to promptly arrive at 1pm. The day of “THANKS” will include various entertainment and dinner. The VFW Post from Kokomo will be performing the Military Rites and the Boy Scouts of America will have a flag burning ceremony that evening.  

Color Guard Arrive 1pm

Practice 1pm-1:50pm 

Armed Forces Day Opening Ceremonies

Location: 3607 E. 10^th Anderson, IN 46012

  

 

Your support is greatly appreciated,

 

Civil Air Patrol

 Natalie  Carter 

Lt. Col Larry Lopshire/ Chair Aerospace Studies

2Lt Michel Edwards/ Director Military Culture

2Lt Natalie Carter/ Cadet Programs Instructor

 

Dear APA Color Guard Families & Staff,

APA Color Guard has been invited by the Veterans of Madison County to participate in the opening ceremonies, of the Armed Forces Day. The Color Guard will be participating in a city- wide military ceremony for National Armed Forces Day. The Color Guard's performance will start promptly, at 14:00 hours (2pm) on May 15th at the Veteran's of Madison County located at 3607 E. 10th Street. The planning of the day is to say, “THANKS” to all our past and present military men and women. The Day of “THANKS” will include various entertainment and dinner. The VFW Post from Kokomo will be performing the Military Rites and the "Boy Scouts of America" will have a flag burning ceremony that evening.  APA Color Guard needs to arrive at 13:00 (1pm) for practice and set up time.

This event is MANDATORY for All Color Guard Members.

APA Color Guard will Arrive at 1pm

Practice 1pm-1:50

Armed Forces Day Parade 2pm

3607 E.  10^th St Anderson, IN 46012  

Your support is greatly appreciated,

 

-Natalie Carter: Cadet Programs

 

Civil Air Patrol

Col Larry Lopshire Chair Aerospace Studies

 

APA's Color Guard has been invited, to participate in the Color Guard Flag Ceremonies.

North Anderson Shadyside Park- Anderson Little League baseball field (on Broadway).

Note: All Color Guard members are to participate.

Time to Arrive: 08:00am 

Dress: Color Guard attire, white gloves, cords and white belts.

Saturday April 17th, 2010.  

Lt. Carter  ncarter@goapa.org

 

We are going to attempt to get all of the cadets aircraft rides on the above dates.  Each cadet will bring home the flying schedule for the activity.  Beginning on Monday 19 April, the 6th grade classes will be required to wear their CAP uniform in full to school since that is a requirement to fly in the CAP planes.  As the schedule shows the rest of the classes are due to fly, uniforms will also be required of those cadets. They will also be required to have their CAPID cards on their person.  Please help them to remember to do so.  This is not a required activity, so if anyone wants to decline the opportunity that will be perfectly understood.  Please call and let me know.  Thanks.

We are  quickly approaching the camp time and I want to clarify again the dates for the camp.  Cadets should be there starting at 1000 hrs on Monday, 5 April.  After the checkin is complete, activity will start at 1200 noon.  The activities will end with a formal parade and pass in review at about 1000 hrs on Sunday 11 April.  This will be followed by graduation with expected departure before noon.  IT WILL BE OPTIONAL TO DEPART ON SATURDAY EVENING AFTER 1800 HOURS (6pm) IF YOU WANT THE CADETS TO BE HOME FOR THE SABBATH DAY.

 

 

We will  have a final parent/cadet meeting on Wed, 31 March at 6:30 P.M. in the CAP Room.  I will give you specific driving instructions, look over uniforms, and answer any questions that you will have at that time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just a heads up that the cadets are going to be given the opportunity to fly with the Civil Air Patrol the week of 19 April.  Of course this all depends on weather, CAP mission requirements, etc.  Parents will be welcome to come to the Anderson Airport to watch their respective cadet enjoy their flight experience.  More later as the time gets closer.

Just a reminder that the encampment fees of $125 are due on 15 March along with the camp application.

SEE Lt. Barker!! 

Plenty of service hour opportunities to help with the CAP Encampment fund-raising!!!

 Room 9
ext. 109
jbarker@goapa.org

Write Final copy of the cover letter and turn in class by the end of class.

Study for the next CAP Leadership or Module exam.

Exams for promotions will be next week except for 6&7 Alpha. 

All other flights Bravo Monday, Charlie Tuesday, and Delta Wednesday.   

Lt. Carter

No one but you can help you become what you desire to be. Participate fully and enjoy the journey!

CAP

This week in CAP  

In the Resume Explanation Guide students to research their chosen career at www.careerbuilder.com or www.monster.com  students are to draft a cover letter from the example in the Resume packet. Students are to  list their qualifications and experience pertaining to the career they have chosen.

 

 

Lt. Carter

 

 

 

The Spring Civil Air Patrol leadership encampment will be held from Monday, 5 April thru Sunday 11 April 2010.  The CAP Indiana Wing Staff has put a great deal of effort and expense into setting up the encampment primarily for the APA cadets.  The first week of January we sent out invitations to cadets to attend and received back about 50 commitment letters.  To date we have received only 12 applications.  These were suppose to have been turned into me by 1 February 2010 so that those who will not be attending can be replaced.  Therefore, it is imperative to have the formal applications returned to me by Friday 5 February.  The $125.00 fee for the encampment is not due until 15 March 2010. 

 

We have also gone to a great deal of effort to ensure that there were fund raising possibilities so the cadets could raise the funds for the encampment.  If there is any interest in attending there should be no reason that the cadets can not do so if they will make the effort to go out and raise the funds.  These funds that are raised can be tax deductions if the provider so desires and we have given out to the cadets the necessary form to give to those who assist them.

 

Please feel free to contact me if there are any concerns.

Cadets, we will be working from the Aerospace books today.  You will need to bring your CAP papers, binders, and magazines Monday January 25, 2010.  We will then start working on putting in research for seeking a job. 

We are currently working on week 3.

Lt. Carter/Miss Matano

I want to give you an update for the cadets that are going to the encampment in April.  Cadets will report to Camp Atterbury not later than 1000 hours on Monday April 4.  The encampment will run thru Sunday 11 April at 1000 hours when there will be a formal parade and pass in review.  Dismissal will be about noon.   The $125.00 fee for the encampment will be due to the Academy not later than 15 March 2010.  There will be a meeting of the cadets on Thursday after school at 1500 hours where there will be some additional forms distributed that will require completion.  I will need those back to me not later than Tuesday 26 January.  We will have a dry run for the encampment on 19 and 20 March. More on that as we get closer to that weekend.

Once again, we encourage the cadets to solicit sponsors that can contribute to their attendance at the encampment.  I will again provide donations forms and an information letter that can be provided for the prospective donor. 

Please call if there are any questions.  

Cadets, we will be working on application practice and resumes.  There may be a change in this weeks schedule as Lt. Carter will be returning.  Please bear with us.  Also cadets, bring all materials to class as there will not be any leaving the classroom.

We are currently on week 3.

Week 3: Application Practice & Chapter 1 reading

Lt. Carter/Miss Matano

Cadets, we are this week working on resumes.  The unit for this six weeks will get you thinking about your futures and career choices.  It is very important to take in all of the information given to you either in class or the rules in life; which will help with your future successes.  Please have all materials to class, because there will be research on those items.

We are currently on week 2.

Week 2: Resume Introduction/Application Practice

Extra credit opportunity! On Monday January 18, 2010, Col. Ford, will be speaking at the evening event.  Those cadet that attend the program and come to school Tuesday with a signed event paper by your parents will receive extra credit.  The total amount of credit given will be under Col. Lopshire's review.  Please remember that you are the guests at the program, and need to conduct yourselves on your best behavior.

Lt. Carter/Miss Matano-Col. Lopshire

Cadets, we are working on a unit that focuses on our futures and careers. In this unit, we will be learning how to fill out applications, job research, type resumes, and write a persuasive letter explaining why you would be a good candidate for that particular job.  By the end of the grading period, you will have gained the skills needed to obtain future employment.

We are currently on week 2:  Job search and computer lab (subject to change)

Opportunity for extra credit- Monday January 18, 2010 at Eastside Elementary School, Col. Ford, will be the guest speaker for the evening assembly. Assembly will take place from 6:30PM-8:30PM.   Those cadets who attend and bring in proof; either a signed program by a parent or sign the login sheet at the assembly will receive extra credit.  The amount will be determined later by Col. Lopshire.  Cadets, please conduct yourselves as you would at school.  Remember you are a guest!

 

Lt. Carter/Miss Matano, Col. Lopshire

I want to thank those that came last Monday for the parents meeting.  For those that were unable to come, I want to provide some of the information from the meeting. 

1.  The cost information is in the $300 range including the cost for the encampment and additional items required.  I know that is a lot of money.  What I suggested is that the cadets solicit donations or sponsorships from business and others to earn the cost for the encampment.  I have prepared a letter of explanation as well as a letter to give to donors so that they can possibly use the sponsorship as a tax deduction.  In my experience it is best if the cadets do this so that they can appreciate the experience they will have at Camp Atterbury.

 

2.  There are three documents that the cadets should get from me if they have not already done so.  These include a letter explaining the activities at the camp.  An equipment list is also available.  I have just received the Indiana equipment list.  Be sure to note that they will need a reflective vest to meet the requirement of Camp Atterbury.  I have a copy of the donation receipt that the cadets can copy for the donation.

 

3.  Please get me the permission slips back ASAP.  We are going to try and take as many as 80 cadets so we do not want to take a long time to fill possible vacancies. 

 

4.  This encampment is required for the cadets to get promoted to the cadet officer grades, so I hope that each of you take that into consideration as you make decisions about the activity.

 

Feel free to contact me if any questions.   

Cadets, we are working on a  unit that focuses on our futures and careers.  In this unit, we will be learning how to fill out applications, job research, type resumes, and write a persuasive letter explaining why you would be a good candidate for that particular job.  But the end of the grading period, you will gain the skills you need too obtain employment.

We are currently on week 2:  Job search and computer lab (subject to change)

Lt. Carter/Miss Matano

Cadets, we are working on a unit that focuses on our futures and careers.  In this unit, we will be learning how to fill out applications, job research, type resumes, and write a persuasive letter explaining why you would be a good candidate for that particular job.  By the end of the grading period, you will gain the skills you need to obtain employment. 

 We are currently on week 2:  job search and computer lab (may change)

Lt. Carter/Miss Matano

Cadets, we are currently working on getting you thinking about your futures and careers.  This grading period, we will be learning how find a job, research, write resumes, and put together a persuasive letter for that job.  By the end of the grading period, you will gain the skills that you need in order to obtain employment in your futures.  There will be handouts that need to be with you for each CAP class.

Week 2:  Computer lab

Lt. Carter

Selected cadets have been invited to attend the Spring Encampment of CAP during our April break.  Information has been provided to those cadets.  An informational meeting will be held on Monday 11 Jan in the CAP room about cost, fund raising, etc.  Please plan to attend if possible.

We are starting a new unit that will get you starting to think about your future careers.  In this unit it will give you all the necessary tools to choose a job, fill out the resume, write a persuading letter to the company of choice telling them why you would be a good candidate for that job, and successfully achieve the job.  There will be handouts given out that will be needed for every class. 

We are currently on week 1.

Week 1: In-class Discussing

Lt. Carter/Miss Matano

Welcome back cadets from vacation!  We are going to be working on a unit that focuses on your future careers and how to achieve them.  We will be working in the computer lab for research, search for a job, fill out resumes, and write persuasive letters to the company of your choice explaining why you would be a good candidate for that particular job.  By the end of the lesson, you will have the tools that will help guide you into your career paths.  Make sure that all handouts given are brought to every CAP class.  The handouts have lessons and guides needed for class each week, so make sure you have them. 

We are currently on week 1.

Week 1: In-class Discussion

Lt. Carter/Miss Matano

A week long encampment for selected 7th, 8th and 9th grade cadets will be held the week of 4 April at Camp Atterbury located south of Indianapolis.  This will be a resident course where the cadets spend the entire time at the National Guard/ Reserve training base.  The objective of the encampment is to provide leadership training for our APA cadets to better prepare them to meet their roles as members of the cadet corps and the commmunity.  There will be a cost of $120 per cadet for the encampment.  Additionally, they will need to have at least two pair of complete BDU uniforms and one for the shortsleeve blue uniforms.  We will do our best to provide the BDU and boots but I can not guarantee that we can outfit all of the 80 cadet with two sets.  Therefore, it would be wise to start preparing to get the full second set of BDU including the name tapes, patches, etc.  Additionally, each of the cadets will have to have shoes acceptable for the blue uniforms.  That will be a rounded black shoe with a smooth toe and no seams or buckles or designs etc.  Please take a look at the web site for the Hock Shop www.thehock.com to see what the shoe type looks like.  You can get these at www.sears.com less expensive that most places.  These type of shoes will be mandatory for the fall so I would suggest getting a head start on that for the fall start time. 

This will be an exciting event for the cadets, but there is a great deal of planning and preparation that must go into this and it must start now.  Selection will be announced the first week of January so more at that time.  If you do have any questions, please feel to call.  Thanks.