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Description:

CPC provides cadets the opportunity to get together once a year and meet with other cadets throughout the weekend. Held over the three-day Presidents' Day weekend, CPC includes seminars, socializing, a banquet, and numerous other fun activities over the weekend. Unlike most CAP events, Cadets are given a wide range of freedom to pick and choose what they will do over the event.

Next CPC:
  • 15-18 February 2008
  • Camp San Luis Obispo
Requirements:
  • Current CAP Member
Activites/Seminars:
  • ** ENCAMPMENT STAFF SELECTION **
    ** CADET SURVIVAL SCHOOL STAFF SELECTION **
    ** CAWG CADET ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING **
    ** ANNUAL CADET BANQUET AND MILITARY BALL **

    ** DIRECTOR'S RECEPTION **
    The Director of Cadet Programs invites all Senior Members
    to this informal gathering to discuss the Cadet Program

    ** CPC ACADEMY AWARDS **
    Bring your best CAP-related photo and enter in into a competition for a CPC Academy Award!

    Seminars currently planned (subject to change):
    Emergency Services: Learn about ELT's, EPIRB's and UDF Teams!
    Dance: Prepare yourself for the Cadet Military Ball
    Survival Skills: How to survive when you're miles from nowhere.
    Model Rocketry: Learn all about Newton's Third Law!
    Role of Tactical Officer at Encampment: New senior? Advanced cadet? Here's where you'll be informed about the most important position at encampment.
    US Service Academies: Wanna go? Find out how to prepare and get accepted.
    BCUT Class: Get licensed to operate CAP mobile and handheld radios.
    NRA Safety Class: Marksmanship can be fun when you follow the safety rules.
    AirSoft: Marksmanship Competition
    Map and Compass: North is not always up.
    Resume/Cover Letters: They're not just for CAP, ya know
    Project Officers Course: How to plan and organize the perfect activity
    "Why, yes, I am a Pilot": What is needed to become a civilian pilot and "Slip the surely bonds of Earth and dance the sky on laughter-silvered wings"
    Recruiting and Retention: Inviting and keeping new members
    The CAPR 52-16 Cadet Program Management: What has changed in the Cadet Program? Get up to date on the latest in the Cadet Program
    How to Survive at the Banquet with a Smile (aka Etiquette): Are you a table slob? Learn how to be a lady or gentleman who won't embarrass themselves (or others) in public
    Senior Members Working in the Cadet Program: Would you know a Cadet if you tripped over one? Get an overview of what Cadets do in the CAP Cadet Program and how to help them do it well.
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