Note: We have been informed that due to runway construction, Edwards AFB will not be holding an airshow this year
2-4 May 08
Air Fest 2008 -- March Air Reserve Base -- Group 3
“Thunder over the Empire"
The March Air Reserve Base Air Fest is an exciting military airshow usually featuring
the USAF Thunderbirds Precision Flight Team, Robosausraus, The Wall of Fire,
numerous air acts, and scores of vendor booths and chalets. This air extravaganza only
happens once every two years. Don’t miss it in 2008!Date: May 2-4 Friday thru Sunday.
• Our mission: Security and parking, recruiting and program sales,
meal preparation and cleanup, and communications. We are on the
list for manning a booth for the event as a fundraiser.
• Arrival time: Friday - come early afternoon to help set up and see the
pre-show(1pm), with dinner at 6:00pm or after 6:00pm - no dinner
provided.
• Cost: FREE – As volunteers, we will have sack lunches provided by
the Air Force. Billeting on base, with cost of other meals being
defrayed by program sales during event.
• Cadet Staff positions are still available: Flight and HQ staff and Area
Commanders, email by April 5, form 31, resume, and short cover
letter (200 words or less) with position you are requesting to C/Maj
James Clark, CapMarchAirFest@yahoo.com
Watsonville Antique Fly-in -- Watsonville Airport on Memorial Day Weekend
WANTED! 100+ Cadets from all of CAWG and the Pacific Region!
Do something different for Memorial Day. Attend the largest fly-in of antique and experimental aircraft held on the West Coast. 100 cadets and 30 seniors are needed to provide crowd control and aircraft watch during the weekend.
Training Leaders of Cadets (TLC) - March ARB - Building 441 for Senior Members
So you wouldn't know a cadet if you tripped over one? You don't know the difference between the ILP and CPFT? Or you do, and you wish all the others seniors did, too!
Come to TLC and learn about what makes the cadet program work. We'll share experiences, best practice policies and learn more about the cadet program than you would ever expect in a weekend.
Training Leaders of Cadets (TLC) is a course for adult officers interested in enhancing their knowledge and skills in Cadet Programs leadership and management, particularly Cadet Programs (CP) Specialty Track seniors desiring to complete their Senior level rating. Participants must have completed Level 1 and CPPT. Cadets are not allowed as participants.
Course Content:
A Strategic Overview of the Cadet Program
Core Values: Guiding Seniors, Developing Cadets
Cadet Program Administration
Adolescent Development
Leading Indirectly
Managing a Cadet / Senior Team
Great Activities
Partnering with Parents
Positive Approaches Toward Legal Responsibilities
Practicum: “Virtual Cadet Squadron”
Cost: $20.00 Includes Continental Breakfast & Lunch, Saturday & Sunday
Date: 31 May - 1 June 2008 Check-In Begins: 0730 Saturday Classes Start: 0800 Location: March ARB – Education Building 441 Application Deadline: 16 May 2008 Uniform of the Day:Short Sleeve Blues or Corporate Equivalent (no flight suits or utility uniforms) (Note: Must meet grooming standards for wear of Blues Uniform - CAPR 39-1 http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082203102943.pdf ) Billeting at March Inn Contact: (951) 655-5241 X3812 or 3804, or
By Email: lodging.reservations@march.af.mil
For more information contact: Capt Martin Zschoche at (760) 727-0285 (evenings) or email at mrzschoche@yahoo.com
Registration:
1) Email your CAWGF 31 to mrzschoche@yahoo.com
2) Bring your signed CAWGF 31 with ALL required signatures and registration fee first day of class.
Confirmation: You will receive a confirmation email acknowledging your enrollment, with directions and site information.
Colorado Wing Cadet Encampment - United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs
Call for Cadet Staff
So you've graduated from a California Wing Encampment. You're looking for a new challenge and wondering what's next...
Have you ever considered being on staff at an Encampment? Staffing any event, especially an encampment, can be one of the most rewarding experiences of one's cadet career. This summer, you have a few opportunities to do just that!
Colorado Wing is looking for highly skilled and motivated cadets who wish to make the most out of their summer, and who will change the lives of young cadets forever. If this is you, consider applying for the 2008 Colorado Wing Encampment Cadet Staff!
Many positions are available, to include: Line positions: Flight Sergeant, Flight Commander, First Sergeant, Squadron Commander, and Director of ATF HQ positions: Admin, Public Affairs, Communications, Medical, Logistics, Stan/Eval, Training, etc.
Please download the following documents for specific application procedures. We look forward to working with you this summer to make this an unforgettable event! Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Cadet Commander, C/Col Doug Crawford at dscrawford14@sbcglobal.net
IMPORTANT: All CAWG members applying for activities outside CAWG must have the CAPF31 (note: not a CAWGF31) approved by the Wing Commander. After parent and squadron commander approvals, please forward your application to Lt Col Upton, CAWG/DCP, at aupton@cawg.cap.gov for CAWG Commander approval. F31's must arrive well before the activity deadline to allow for approval and forwarding.
Region Cadet Leadership School - Peterson AFB, Colorado
(In Colorado Springs just down the highway from the United States Air Force Academy)
Pacific Region has joined forces with Rocky Mountain Region for this year's Region Cadet Leadership School. The activity fulfills one of the requirements for the Eaker Award. RCLS is a Joint USAF and CAP Training program designed for cadets to increase their knowledge and skills in leadership and management.
Topics include:
• Leadership and Discipline
• Management
• Individual & Group Relations
• Communications Skills
• Effective Speaking and Teaching
• Air Power & Society
• Air Force Heritage
• Air Force Academy Admissions Briefing
• and a tour of a local military installation.
Active Duty USAF Officers and NCO's may conduct many of these classes!!
WHO? Cadets should be at least 15 Years old and rank of C/CMSgt or higher. You must have completed a wing summer encampment by 1 July 08. Priority for attendance will be given to Phase 4 cadets who have not yet attended an RCLS or the National Cadet Officers School. As an exception to the age limit, cadets in Phase 4 (C/Maj-C/Col) who are under age 15 may apply.
HOW TO APPLY: Apply now using CAPF 31 (not a CAWGF31). You must have your parents and squadron commander's signature and include a picture. Do not send to CAWG, we will obtain Wing & Region Commander approval for all students via email.
Mail applications to:
Rocky Mountain Region Headquarters
RCLS c/o Maj Janeen Chazell
PO Box 16688
Salt Lake City UT 84116
A $30.00 non-refundable deposit must be received before your selection will be confirmed. Applications must be received by 15 June 08. Slots are limited! Get your application in ASAP!
COST: $200.00 for CAWG Cadets plus meals (Budget about $10.00 per day at USAF dining hall)
California Wing Cadet Encampment -- Camp San Luis
Obispo
(Staff Pre-Encampment 29-31 July 2008)
IMPORTANT CHANGE FROM PAST YEARS: Encampment goes from: Arrival: FRIDAY 01 August 2008 between 1300 and 1500 (1:00pm – 3:00pm)
Graduation: SATURDAY 09 August 2008 10:00am
Do You Want To Participate In…
• Military Career Training?
• Helicopter O-Rides?
• Flight Inspections?
• Drill Competitions?
• An event that will change your life?
THEN COME JOIN US! Applications are now being accepted for the 2008 California Wing Cadet Encampment!
Prerequisites:
• Be a CAP Member
• Be at least a C/Amn (for cadets). See below for senior member requirements.
Emergency encampment voicemail: 1-800-5CADETS.
Please do not use for routine status calls. Leave
a message and an encampment staff officer will be
paged and will return your call.
Application Procedures:
• Email an electronic CAWGF31 to: CTG@CAWGCADETS.ORG
• Mail a signed CAWGF31 and check payable to California Wing Cadet Programs to:
CAWG CTG 2008
P.O. Box 7688
Van Nuys CA 91409-7688
Basic Cadets
$200 -- Early Applications (applications filed by 5 Jul 08)
$220 -- Timely filed by application deadline of 18 Jul 08
$240 -- Late Filing/Past Due Date
There are multiple openings for senior members
who would like to participate as staff members.
Applicants must be current members of CAP and
have completed Level I/CPPT prior to reporting to
encampment. Staff members will be required to
wear an appropriate uniform in accordance with
CAPM 39-1. Openings are in the following areas:
• Tactical Officers -- Responsible for the safety
and training supervision of the cadet flight staff and basic cadets.
• Kitchen -- Responsible for nourishment for all basic
cadets, staff cadets, and senior staff. Most loved, the hardest work!
• Drivers -- Responsible for safe transportation of
basic cadets and staff to distant activities.
• Medical -- Responsible for triage of possible
injuries/illness. A healthy cadet is a happy cadet.
• Administration -- Responsible for paperwork, paperwork, paperwork.
• Public Affairs -- Responsible for making encampment famous!
Be responsible this summer! Be on encampment senior staff!
Personnel interested in participating in any of
the above areas should contact the following:
CAP Members, Parents and friends attending Encampment Graduation
The ceremony starts at 10:00am sharp on
the “parade field” at Camp San Luis Obispo.
Arrive 15 to 30 minutes early for
seating. Graduation lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Hopefully your son/daughter will be released to
go home no later than 12:00 Noon. If your son or daughter served on staff, it may be an hour or two later,
depending on time needed to complete the barracks exit inspection.
To drive onto Camp San Luis Obispo, drivers will need three items:
Current driver license
Current vehicle registration
Current proof of insurance
The MPs on the gate will process you very quickly
if the driver has the above three items ready to hand over.
If you wish to really speed up the process, fill
out the information on the below link, http://www.calguard.ca.gov/cslo/Operations/Security/web_Veh%20Registration.htm
If you drive up to the Gate without any of the
above three items, you will be required to park
your vehicle and physically walk onto the
base. The parade field is about one mile from the gate.
Any questions, please call my cell phone (805) 680-0331
TONY UPTON, LTC, CAP
CAWG CP DIRECTOR
(805) 680-0331
(805) 456.3697 fax aupton@cawg.cap.gov
California Wing Cadet Survival School -- Camp San Luis Obispo
This August, CSS brings in world-class instructors including Pararescuemen, Pilots, USAFA grads, and Special Operators. This is a different survival school - it will take you way beyond "camping" type stuff, and do more "SEAL training" type stuff. We work hard to make it a world-class course, now all we need are some world-class cadets ... are you up to it?
"We are now accepting applications for the CSS 2008 course. To get an application, email Capt. Naugle at JNaugle@aol.com The price is set at $180, please do not submit payment until you have received an acceptance notification."
Activities will include:
-Land Navigation
-Marksmanship
-Dynamic leadership stress training
-Rappelling
-PJ style rough-water confidence training
Requirements to participate:
-Must be an Encampment Graduate
-Must be a Cadet Staff Sergeant or higher
-14 years or older prior to the start (waiverable)
-Basic knowledge of wilderness survival skills
-No physical or mental disabilities that might hinder safe training in a physically and mentally demanding environment
Who: 25 highly motivated CAP cadets
Where: Camp SLO
When: Same dates as encampment (expect 1-9 Aug)
Why: Because it is time to take cadet training to the next level Deadline to apply: 1 June 2008 (Revised!)
CSS is looking for TACs and Cadet Staff!
Deadline to apply for staff: 1 March 2008
How to find out more: capcadetinfo.com/cadetsurvivalschool or email: JNaugle@aol.com
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