Pilgrim Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol

United States Air Force Auxiliary

Squadron Headquarters: 222 south Meadow Rd. Mail: Box 10-B, Plymouth Airport, Plymouth, MA 02360 Squadron Commander: Major Robert Yaeger, 508-888-5970 RWYaeger@aol.com Training: Tue., 6:30-9 p.m. (1830-2100) 508-503-8724 www.PlymouthCAP.org

Wreaths Across America Sat., 12/11 (See below)

Report on Tuesday training, 12/7 Many attended: Most of our cadets and many of their parents came to our Christmas party last night. We also had a couple guests. Two prospective seniors turned in their applications. One cadet took an application and another prospective cadet and his mother made their first visit. We promoted Heidi Schneider to cadet captain. We presented a certificate from the State Senate, signed by Senate President Therese Murray and Senator Mark Montigny, honoring her accomplishment. We promoted Daniel Urzua to cadet SSgt; Jonathan Urzua to cadet TSgt and Rosemary Campbell to cadet MSgt. We installed Cadet Captain Schneider as our new cadet commander with cadet Chief Hunt taking over as executive officer and cadet 2nd Lt. Connor ODwyer as deputy cadet commander. We named Daniel Urzua Airman of the Quarter; Nathaniel Singer, NCO of the Quarter; and Cameron Myette, Officer of the Quarter. We also named Myette Cadet of the Year. Maj. Yaeger read an list of squadron accomplishments for the year. The cadets had a great time conducting a Yankee Swap. We wish to thank all the parents who brought snacks for the party and a special thanks to everyone who generously brought many items to send to our troops overseas. *Next training, 12/14: BDUs. Safety. Moral Leadership. Specialties. Snacks: Lentini, Lucier, MacLeods. 12/21: AE Update. Drill/Color Guard. Mentoring. Snacks: TBA. 12/28: BDUs. PT. Specialties. Snacks: TBA. 1/4: BDUs. Safety. Moral Leadership. Specialties. Snacks: TBA. 1/11: Running gear. CPFT testing. AE update. Written testing. Snacks: TBA. 1/18: Blues. AE update. Drill/Color Guard. Mentoring. Awards. Snacks: TBA. *1/25: BDUs. Inspection. Aerospace class. Specialties. Snacks: TBA. *2/1: BDUs. Safety. Moral Leadership. Aerospace class. Snacks: TBA. *2/8: Running gear. CPFT testing. AE update. Written testing. Snacks: TBA. Asterisked (*) items have changed or were added since the previous newsletter. *Supporting our troops: We took in lots of good stuff from the party, but lets not let up the rest of the month. Think surprises of holiday candy, socks, hot chocolate or hot cider packs, hand-held games, word puzzles or travel-size toiletries. Please include cards. The troops also need toothbrushes and toothpaste. They enjoy books and they use lots of hand sanitizers. Do not send liquid-alcohol-based sanitizers. They need travel-size containers of items. Its best not to send liquids. Please, nothing in glass containers or foods needing preparation. Our web site has a list of things they need. We have many letters of thanks and pictures of troops to whom weve sent boxes. Mutual Bank, 2 Pilgrim Rd. Plymouth, renewed its generous donation to pay shipping.

*Cadet Sergeant training: Several potential and current sergeants learned about command voice, drill and ceremonies, leadership style, public speaking, professional writing and note taking, hazing and discipline, and respect. They combined learning with fun and even set up the squadron Christmas tree. *Wreaths Across America: Sat., Dec. 11, noon, Bourne National Cemetery. The van will leave the Airport at 10:45. We will be placing wreaths on soldiers graves after a ceremony. Everyone can participate. Questions? Contact Maj. Yaeger. National Cadet Special Activities (NCSA): These CAP activities are the best vacation you ever will have and are inexpensive. Ask anyone whos been to one. A link to a summary of events, locations and dates for next summer is on our web site, www.PlymouthCAP.org or go to www.ncsas.com. Nearly all require a previous encampment; most have a Jan. 15 deadline for applying. To apply online, go to www.gocivilairpatrol.com, click on Members, then e-services, log on, go down the left to NCSA Main Menu. Follow the directions. Problems? Contact Maj. Yaeger. NESA (National Emergency Services Academy): Applications are being accepted. Early applicants get discounts. For all the courses, prices, dates, application info, and other details, see the link on our web page under Activities. Its a great way to spend a vacation. You learn a lot, meet great people and many who attend go back year after year. Ask cadet Goodall about her experiences. *Other upcoming events (See Maj. Yaeger for more information): Mattapoisett American Legion spaghetti dinner for disabled vets March 13. Mass. Wing Conference March 25-27, Resort & Conference Center at Hyannis. Possible trip to Washington, D.C. April school vacation week. Sergeant training April 30-May 1. Teach cadets how to teach drill, etc. New Bedford Airshow May 21. We will work the flight line and a display table. Mini-Encampment Memorial Day weekend. Prepare to graduate from Basic. Drill team: The Essex County Squadron is forming a drill team. Practices have been 3 Sundays a month. So far they have 8 members and one from Pilgrim has joined. If anyone else wants to join, even from other squadrons, carpooling can be arranged. Contact Maj. Yaeger or Lt. Col. Antoinette Fischer. Outback Astronomy: On clear evenings after our meetings, we may take telescopes outside to look at stars and planets for a short time. Voluntary for cadets whose parents allow them to stay longer. Weather rules, so obviously we cant plan very far ahead. Parents welcome. Safety briefings: To participate in CAP activities, all members must have at least one safety briefing a month. If a member misses our monthly safety briefing, he or she can take an online briefing in eServices (way down on left panel). This new regulation will affect ES qualifications, pilot currency and maybe promotions. Required training: All cadets and seniors must take the Equal Opportunity, Operations Security and Ground Handling training. Maj. Yaeger will not promote anyone who hasnt. The first two are under CAP Online courses and Exams in eServices. Ground Handling is under Online Safety Education in eServices. Space Station: No evening sightings in the Plymouth area this week or next. Non-discrimination policy: Everyone needs to read and understand the nondiscrimination policy posted on the bulletin board. The notice also can be read at: http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/R036_001_D6D80CB431788.pdf.