pell city squadron - jun 2011

8/2/2019 Pell City Squadron - Jun 2011

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Volume 2, Number 6 June 2011

Inside this issue:

Commanders

Corner

1

Calendar 2

PAOs Corner 3

Safety Officers

Corner

4

Personnel and

Admin Officers

Page

5

W.E.S.S. and

Lake FTX

6

N.E.S.A. 7

Standards andEval

8

Cadet CornerAndAerospace

9

Cpt. BennettsTriviaDid You Know?

10

Trivia 11

Promotions 12

Places andEvents

13

SoutheastRegional StaffCollege

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COMMANDERS CORNER . . .June is here

We have celebrated Memorial Day and are entering the month of June. The

Memorial Day weekend is a time that we pause from our busy schedules and

remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We

have so many freedoms that we often take for granted. We must remember

that these freedoms are purchased for us by our soldiers. In many instances the

purchase was paid with the ultimate price. As you spend time enjoying the

freedoms that this country has to offer, remember, Freedom is not free. We

need to take every opportunity to thank our Veterans.

June is usually a busy month for our Squadron. It is also a hot month. The

mercury is staying above 90 most days. We must be careful to avoid heat

emergencies by taking the following precautions:

Take lots of breaks. The military work/rest schedule for a heat index above 118 deg F. is 30 minutes

work and 30 minutes rest. Rest in the shade if possible.

Drink lots of water. At a heat index of 118 degrees F. you should drink 1.5 quarts of water each hour

On a day with low humidity you may feel dry, but you are still loosing a large amount of water. You

must stay hydrated. You need to drink water before you get thirsty.

Wear loose and light colored clothing. Loose clothing allows your body to breath and light colors

reflect some of the heat.

Wear sunscreen when working outside. Plan your activities. Plan activities to be completed in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the

most intense heat of the day.

Watch the reported heat index values. Remember when working in full sun to add up to 15 degrees F

the reported heat index values.

Watch the weather. Thunderstorms often develop quickly in the day due to convective heating.

Lightning is very dangerous and can be intense. Watch the weather and have a back up plan.

Watch the people around you. One of the first signs of severe heat stress is loss of judgment. You m

not realize that you are having a problem.

Review the signs and symptoms of heat emergencies. Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, and Heat Strok

Heat Stoke can be fatal.

Other things that will impact our Squadron in the coming months:

Our SUI is in July. The Hurricane Season is almost here.

The Counter Drug season has started.

The Tornado Season is here.

Thank you for all that you do.

Jim Gosnell

Commander AL-118

Squadron

Commander

Maj. Jim Gosnell

Cadet Commander -

Capt. Cindy

Bennett

To serve America by developing our Nations youth; accomplishing local, state and national emergen

and humanitarian missions; and educating our citizens on the impact of aviation and space.

- CAP Mission Statement


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Flag Day

15 16Cadet Mt.18:0020:30CharacterDevel.Dress-BDUS

17Happy

BirthdayThomas Deal

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FathersDay

20 21 22 23Cadet Mt.18:0020:30LeadershipDressBlues

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27 28 29 30Cadet Mt.

18:0020:30FUN NIGHT

June 2011June 2011

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PAOs CORNER . . . Page 3

Important Updates:

** Please change your address for Maj. Daniel Hester, Wing Director ofCommunications, to [email protected].

Personal information (non-CAP) should still be sent to [email protected].

** If you change your email address, please let me know as soon as possible so that I can updatethe mailing list. It is YOUR responsibility to go to E-Services and update your email address thereYou will no receive information if you fail to do this.

2nd Lt. Elizabeth Shurbutt

WHERE TO FIND US ON THEINTERNET:

Civil Air Patrolwww.gocivilairpatrol.com/

Cadet Serviceshttp://www.capmembers.com/

Alabama Wing of Civil Air Patrolhttp://www.alwg.cap.gov/

Pell City Civil Air Patrolhttp://www.pellcitycap.org/

Wing Emergency Services School (WESS)http://wess.alwg.us/

Photo Files on Flickrhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/bethshurbutt/

collections/72157615727997818/

On Facebook: Civil Air Patrol, AL WingCivil Air Patrol, Pell City Composite Squadron,

SER-AL-118, Civil Air Patrol

CADET PROGRAM EMAILGROUP:

A Yahoo Email group has been set up tomake communication between memberseasier. Invitations were sent to all thecadet members.

If you are not receiving updates andreminders from the Yahoo Group, youmost likely are not a member of it yet.

Please contact Beth Shurbutt at:

[email protected] and request thatshe add you to the group.

You can also go to the Yahoo Group siteand join:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PellCityCAP/
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Safety Corner . . . Page 4

From Our Safety Officer . . . SAFETYIf you have lived in the gulf coast region for awhile, you probably know that the hurricane season is justabout to begin. In fact, the NOAA scientists say that this year, it will run from June 1, 2011 throughNovember 30, 2011. They also say that there is a 65% chance of an above normal hurricane season.And there is a 70% chance that the following scenario will occur: we will have 12 to 18 named storms,

6 to 10 of those will develop into full hurricanes, and 3 to 6 of those will be major hurricanes.Scientists also state, in a separate statistic, that the force of those hurricanes will be from 105% to200% of the median hurricane. NOAA doesnt predict how many hurricanes will reach the shores of theUS.

So what does that mean to us in Alabama? If you follow these predictions, you may note thatnumerous hurricanes have been predicted since Katrina, but no major storm has hit our shores in thelast five years. If you draw solace from that and intend to let your guard down, then you may havereached the wrong conclusion. Who could have ever done a long-term prediction of the weatherevents on April 27th? As devastating as those multiple tornadoes were to our communities andcountryside, if you could find a car that still worked, you could still drive a few miles away to an

unaffected area and make phone calls, buy food, gas and generally find relief. After a major hurricane,you will be extremely lucky if you can drive to the next state and find those necessities.

Land phones may work for awhile if your area isnt hit too hard. Cell phones may too, if the towersarent toppled. But even if they arent crushed, most will only work for a few hours after an extensiveelectrical outage. If you have a portable generator, you may find that procuring gas for its use isimpossible since electrical outages usually disable gas stations. If you want to leave your home forbetter surroundings, the same gasoline shortage may affect this desire also. I have always placedsome confidence in having water and natural gas even after major storms because that has been myexperience over the past 10 years. After talking to fellow CAP member from Tuscaloosa, I may have tochange that assumption. He told me that his house was completely undamaged but because of the

extensive water and natural gas leaks in other areas, his service was also severed for many days. Iguess I had better not throw away my old charcoal grill and heed the recommendations for anemergency water supply.

Do you know what the emergency water recommendations are? You should have one gallon of waterper day per person and you should plan for at least 3 to 7 days without water. You can find thisrecommendation and many others for preparing for disaster on the NOAA website. Ditto for the FEMAand American Red Cross websites. But just finding the info isnt good enough for us Alabamians, weneed to also prepare. I attended a Preparedness Seminar in Tuscaloosa a couple of years ago andGov. Riley personally addressed the myriad of first responders and support personnel that attendedthis event and he stated that AL was the second most prepared state in the nation for a major disaster.

I forgot to ask him who #1 was but the message is clear. We in Alabama take our responsibilities to oufamily, our neighbors, and ourselves seriously - BE PREPARED!

Remember, it only takes onestorm hitting you or your neighbors to be a disaster. Dont rely on pastyears or future predictions for comfort. Comfort should only come with being prepared.

Stay Safe! Ron Harlan, Squadron 118 Safety Officer

Reminder: Read the newsletter and receive a Safety Briefing Credit.Please email Ron Harlan at [email protected]


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From your Personnel/Admin Officer . . . Page 5

CADETS: KNOW WHAT YOUR PROMOTIONALREQUIREMENTS ARE FOR EACH PHASE!

Most of you know that I carry a box in and out of the squadron meeting each week. That box containsyour CAP Form 66. This is your hard copy record of your accomplishments that allows you to promote.Over the last couple of years, Phase 3 and 4 cadets regularly ask to see their CAPF 66. They add their

WESS, NESA, NCSA, Ironman, Air show, O-Flight, and Mission dates as well as ES test dates andscores. Very few Phase 1 and 2 cadets even ask to see it. It is your responsibility to make sure it is upto date with all your accomplishments, proper signatures, etc. If you are promoting, your signature isrequired on your CAPF 52's. Although most of this information on CAPF 66 is in eservices, this can bemost valuable if you transfer, want a copy of your CAP involvement for your portfolio or resume, or ifthe computer has problems like recording your scores. That has happened to some of you already.

Please note that NHQ occasionally changes or adds additional requirements now and then. It isimportant that you regularly go to eservices and read the latest news that is posted regardingpromotion requirements. Also note that a safety brief is required each month even though it is not on

the CAPF 66. If you have not done your safety brief for the month than I cannot promote you ineservices. Your account is blocked until that is completed.

Our squadron has elected to require a Board of Review for each Phase. YOU must schedule thisyourself two weeks in advance before an "end of Phase" promotion. Drill Tests are taken AFTER youhave completed your achievement tests. One more thing. I do not check the "active participation" boxuntil just before sending your promotion request to Capt Bennett. Don't Panic!!

So, as a reminder, each Phase has the following requirements:

1LT Jeannie Scott

Personnel and Admin. Officer

Phase 1 Requirements:Physical Fitness TestLeadership TestAerospace TestCharacter DevelopmentDrill TestCadet OathActive ParticipationComprehensive ExamBoard of Review

Phase 2 Requirements:Physical Fitness TestLeadership TestAerospace TestCharacter DevelopmentDrill TestCadet OathActive ParticipationMentoring (achievement beforeMitchell tests)EssaySpeechEncampment

Comprehensive ExamBoard of Review*One 16 week minimum wait forpromotion

Phase 4 Requirements:Physical Fitness TestLeadership TestAerospace TestCharacter DevelopmentDrill TestCadet OathActive ParticipationEssaySpeechInstructor (each achievement)SDA Reports (each achievement)SDA Staff Service

COS or RCLSComprehensive ExamBoard of Review*Two 24 week minimum wait forpromotions

SPAATZ(Tests NOT taken at the squadron)PT TestComprehensive LeadershipComprehensive AerospaceEssay Exam


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W.E.S.S. (Wing Emergency Services School) Corner .. .Page

W.E.S.S. - 20102011 at Vigilant Warrior

NESANational Emergency Service Academy

http://nesa.cap.gov/

This weekend, Friday and Saturday, will be Lake FTX for those that graduated 100% from WESS. Iwill be taking the CAP van and will leave from Pell City on Friday between 3:30 and 4:00 pm. I needto know how many are going so please shoot an email back with yes or no. If I don't hear from you,we may not have transportation for you.

If you want to go AND are expecting to go in the CAP van you must let me know ASAP. Since thisis a non-funded event for gasoline for the Van. we will ask that each one pitch in toward the fuel forthe van. ($10.00 each) Please let me know what your participation and transportation plans are.

Thanks,Cindy Bennett, Capt,CAP, Al-118

LAKE F.T.X.LAKE F.T.X.June 3June 3 -- 4, 20114, 2011

All participants will meet at ALWG Headquarters on Friday June 3rd; sign in will start at 1830. Pizza and drinkswill be provided on Friday night; all participants will stay in the ALWG HQ area on Friday night. On Saturdaymorning, participants will head to the Holtville Recreation area on Lake Jordan. We will depart the lake on Sat-urday around 1600-1630, then head back to Wing HQ. The activity will close at that time. Sandwiches andsnacks will be provided for lunch on Saturday. Saturday breakfast will be the responsibility of the participant.The cost for the Lake FTX will be $7, due at sign in.

Transportation will be provided between Maxwell AFB and Lake Jordan and back. Unless you are towing a boat,

all participants must use the provided transportation, unless coordinated with me before the event. There islimited parking space, so we cannot bring POVs or COVs onto the site.

Things to bring:Civilian clothes, Items to stay overnight at the Wing HQ building (sleeping bag, pillow, etc.), Tasteful swimsuit,TowelSunscreen, Food for Saturday AM, No uniforms or other CAP gear are needed.


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N.E.S.A . . . Page 7

NATIONAL EMERGENCY SERVICES ACADEMY 2011

NESANational Emergency Service Academy

http://nesa.cap.gov/

We know some of you have only joined CAP in the last few months, and probably thought you wouldnot be able to attend any national events this summer. Or maybe youre a long time member whoseplans have changed so that you can now participate. It is not too late for you to apply and attend the2011 National Emergency Services Academy (NESA). Applications will be accepted through the

12th of June for courses being held during our two session weeks from the 23rd of Julythrough the 6th of August 2011.There are courses for all members interested in emergencyservices, and this is a great opportunity for new members to come train with hundreds of othermembers from across the country that have already signed up to attend. Slots are filling up fastthough.

Apply online at: https://ntc.cap.af.mil/ops/nesa/. Slots will be filled on a first come first served basisthrough the 12th of June or until slots are filled. Personnel are encouraged to apply soon to get intothe course or courses they desire. Some courses only have a few slots left and there are a few thatare full already.

Please note that participants can register to take multiple courses back to back, but not at the sametime.

Additional information about NESA and the courses available this year can be found at:

http://nesa.cap.gov/. Weve also added a few courses in the last few weeks in addition to our normalcomplement of courses for ground teams, aircrews, and the incident staff. We have added fourGIIEP short courses to the Mission Aircrew School to train member how to use these new systemsprovided by AFNORTH. A Communications track has also been added to the Incident CommandSystem School Advanced Course; FEMA instructors will be providing the latest all-hazardscommunications unit leader training.

There are also a limited number of staff positions still available for the 2011 NESA as well.Generally, staff members are prior NESA graduates, but some exceptions may be made by theNESA Director to ensure the best qualified personnel are used to provide this training.The current fee to attend NESA is $95 for the GIIEP short courses, $185 for a single course or $360for two courses back to back. This includes, meals, lodging on site, printed training materials andaircraft and ground vehicle sortie costs for training on site. Participants are responsible for their owntransportation to and from NESA, though many personnel are able to travel in corporate vehiclesand aircraft as they are needed on site for training.

If you have any additional questions please direct them to the NESA staff at NESA-

[email protected] or call 1-888-211-1812 extension 323.
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STANDARDS AND EVAL . . . Page

Taking Wings . .

Over the last few months I have been spreading the word about the FAA Wings program

Any pilot can go to the web site www.faasafety.gov and register. Then receive creditwhen they complete knowledge courses and flights. These courses are available frommany sources such as the FAA, AOPA, EAA, and others. Many courses are freehowever, for some there is a fee. Many safety seminars and CAP Stan/eval courses wilalso count for wings credit.

To be awarded the basic wings level you must complete 3 knowledge courses and 3 fligevents. Once you receive your basic wings your biannual flight review will be reset foranother 2 years.

AS CAP pilots we complete our form 5 annually, this counts for all three flight events inthe wings program. So, all you need to renew your flight review is three knowledgecourses. The ease of renewing your biannual flight review through the Wings Program why the AL Wing has adopted the policy that AL CAP check airman will no longer conduflight reviews. Instead, the check airman will encourage CAP pilots to obtain their basicwings through the FAA safety program. Of course, as a pilot, you can still obtain yourflight review from a non CAP instructor or if you are a professional pilot you will renewyour flight review when you go to recurrent training.

So, I am encouraging all pilots to go to the web site www.faasafety.gov to register andthen download the user manual located on the home page. I believe this will encourageCAP pilots to take advantage of all the extensive on-line courses, safety seminars, andflight clinics that are available. Start now by going to the web site (www.faasafety.gov),check it out today to see how you too can take Wings.

Maj. Chris IddinsAL-118Standards/ Evaluations

CADET OATH"I pledge to serve faithfully in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program and that I will

attend meetings regularly, participate actively in unit activities, obey my officerswear my uniform properly and advance my education and training rapidly to

prepare myself to be of service to my community, state and nation."


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Cadets Corner . . . Page

The old saying time flies sure seems to be true. April is over and May is almoststory as well. In April we were having freezing temperatures and May has alreadyeen the 90 degree mark. What a difference! Really though, we still have the sameumber of hours in each day, it is just how we use them that makes a difference. Ase look at the events of April and May it is amazing at the things that have beenccomplished. Also, as we look ahead to the summer activities, we realize that therestill more to come.

The big story in April was the destructive weather. The tornados of April 27 throught so much devastation to so many people. The effects of the tornadosuched many lives of the Alabama Wing members, whether they suffered the lossfamily members, injuries, or damage to property. Recovery is ongoing and there

re still needs to be met. The members of our squadron are among the most caringnd supportive people I know and they will not hesitate to help when those needsrise. I am proud to be associated with you and I thank you for pitching in to helphenever and wherever on a moments notice.

April also brought the last cycle of WESS to us. This was the make up weekendnd graduation exercise. Congratulations to all those that received their newualifications. For those that received their GTM-3 rating, you need to also do the FEMA courses IS100 and IS700,ass them, print your certificate, bring it to the squadron for Major Randolph to enter into e-services before your qua

ill show up on your 101 card. The following cadets completed 100% of their tasks for their GTM-3 rating duringWESS; C/Nathan Bedford, C/Tiffany Chandler, C/Christy Blankenship, C/Allaina Howard, C/Allison Howard, C/ Jam

astroni, C/Andy Miller, C/ Michael Norwood, and C/Christian Norwood. Also, C/Jessica Lucy completed 100% of hsks for her GTM-1 rating. We are all proud of you! See you at . . . .LAKE FTX!!In May during Professional Development weekend on May 6-8, there was an NCO Academy conducted at Maxw

We had five cadets participate in this activity. They were C/Tiffany Chandler, C/Michael Norwood, C/Allaina Howardlison Howard and C/ Thomas Bracker. I know they learned a lot and had a good time at NCOA. Congratulations gC/ Tiffany Chandler who received the Most Distinguished Cadet award at this NCOA. What an honor!While these cadets were at NCOA, everyone else was invited to a hangar party at the St. Clair County Airport. N

efore you think the NCOA cadets were left out of a good time, let me tell you this wasnt THAT kind of a party. No, tas a CLEANING party!would like to thank those that came and helped clean the hangar, ops room and the CAP van. Hats off to a job WE

ONE!May was also a time for sadness, C/Andy Miller left us to move with his family to Valley, Al. C/ Miller was a great

ddition to our squadron and we already miss him. Im sure we will see him at CAP activities around the Wing and wxtend an open invitation to him to come back to us any time.

Summer is just around the corner and with it comes National Cadet Special Activities. What a mouthful! What a lctivities our cadets are planning to participate in. I have seen forms for Al/MS encampment, NESA lists, Advancedechnology Academy in Colorado and heard plans for RCLS in Indiana. I want all the cadets participating in thesectivities to give us a report when they get back.

Aerospace HighAerospace news this month Endeavor made its final flight with astronaut Mark Kelley as the pilot and

ission commander. This trip to the ISS made it possible for the U. S. section of the ISS to be completedhis was also the last spacewalk scheduled from a shuttle, and a Spectrometer was deployed to explore trigins of the universe. The shuttle is scheduled to depart the ISS on Sunday May 29 th as the shuttle proginds down. The last shuttle flight is scheduled for June 8 th with the shuttle Atlantis.Senior Members, I still have five hardback copies of the Journey of Flight for those who would like to us

em to study for your Yeager Award. I will bring them and leave them in the Ops room for your use. If youave any questions contact me and I will do my best to answer.

y email is [email protected].

Aerospace Article . . .


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Did You Know? . . . Page 1

Did you know that completing your FEMA training does not automatically appear in your training record?You must print a copy of your certificate and bring it to the admin or records officer so that it can be putinto your file.

But it doesnt stop there. It must be entered into eServices in your Specialty Qualification Training Re-

cords, or SQTR for short. Once that has been submitted and confirmed, it will show as completed. Thais why some of you still show up in a training status, even though you have completed all of the require-ments.

Remember, if the training you complete isnt completed in the CAP website and you dont get an officialCAP certificate, you will have to have it entered into eServices before you can get credit for it. By theway, even if you can enter the training into eServices yourself, it still has to be validated. And now youknow.

Eddie Shurbutt, 1LT

Looking for Writers!!!The Flight Log needs writers who would be willing to submit articles that pertain to the

mission of CAP. Cadets, wed love to hear about your trips to WESS, Encampment, NESA,special training, volunteering ventures, etc . . . This applies to all senior members as well.

Photos always add a lot to the articles. Please consider writing an article for the next

newsletter.

CAPTAIN BENNETTS TRIVIATrivia Question

The Aerospace, Character Development, Leadership, and Physical Training elements othe cadet program have monthly time requirements. What is the requirement for each

element and where would you find this information?(All staff members are required to answer this!)


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Civil Air Patrol Trivia . . . Page 1

Trivia Questionfor April

Where did the WrightBrothers open Americas first

civilian flight school in 1910?

To win, be the first cadet andsenior member to email the answer

to Beth Shurbutt at:

[email protected]

Last Months Winners:

Thomas Bracker

AlabamaMississippi Summer Encampment

June 24July 2, 2011Ft. McClellan, Alabama

Deadline to submit applicationJune 6$180.00

The AL/MS Wing Summer Encampment will be held at Ft McClellan, AL during 24 Jun 2 Jul 2011.

JOHN HALL, Lt Col, CAPALWG/DCP

[email protected](256) 656-5925

Staff Application:http://alwg.us/cp/2011%20Encampment%20Staff%20Application.pdf

For more information, go to: http://www.almsencampment.com/
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Promotions and Photos . . . Page 12

C/CMSgt Allaina Howard

C/TSgt Tiffany Chandler

C/MSgt Allison Howard


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Places and Events . . . Page 1

BLAST INTO THE EXPLOREUM to discover the final frontier at the Gulf Coast ExploreumScience Center! From This Saturday, June 4, until August 28, visitors can enjoy a Spaced OutSummer featuring the Black Holes exhibit as well as the critically acclaimed Hubble IMAX film.Finally, the Exploreum will have exciting lab programs that will help visitors learn how and whatastronauts eat in space and how rockets work. Travel out of this world with the Exploreum'sSpaced Out Summer. Black Holes: Space Warps & Time Twists: This exhibit, produced by

Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, is designed like a space mission; visitors are sentout to search for evidence of real black holes in our universe. Through a number of stations, avisitor will observe the peculiar properties of black holes, their amazing journey from theory tofact, and some common misconceptions. A variety of interactive components will give visitors anin-depth experience of how black holes behave, shape our universe and influence our lives.From Earth to the Universe: Loaned to the Exploreum from NASA's Marshall Space FlightCenter, "From Earth to the Universe" is a collection of astronomical images that showcase themost dramatic views of the universe. The images represent the incredible variety of astronomicalobjects that are known to exist -- planets, comets, stars, nebulae, galaxies and the clusters inwhich they congregate. Digital Theater: Guests can continue their exploration of the galaxy at

the Hearin-Chandler Virtual Journeys Digital Theater, which will be producing a new show called"Stars Over Alabama." A narrator will showcase the constellations that can be viewed from theMobile area during the summer months. BioLab: Guests will have the chance to create anddevour their own space snack, while learning about the difficulties of preparing food for spacetravel. ChemLab: It's a countdown to fun with "H20 Blast-Off!" Visitors will learn the sciencebehind propulsion and how common tap water can be used to launch a rocket. The ChemLabwill also feature "Under Pressure," which shows how forces in space can be a tight squeeze!Admission prices for Spaced Out Summer and permanent exhibits are $12.00 for adults, $11 foryouth and seniors and $10 for children. Combo tickets, which include a viewing of the IMAX film,are $16 for adults, $15 for youth and seniors and $14 for children. Exploreum members can takefull advantage of Spaced Out Summer at no additional cost.

NASA Releases April 27Tornado Images MergingSatellite Data and Doppler

http://blog.al.com/space-news/2011/06/nasa_releases_april_27_tornado.html#incart_hbx
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Southeast Region Staff College . . . Page 1

SOUTHEAST REGION STAFF COLLEGEAugust 713, 2011 Knoxville, Tennessee

Southeast Region Staff College (SERSC) 2011Region Staff College is the formal in-residence course required for completion of Level IV (Command and Staff) of the CAP officer professdevelopment program. SERSC prepares selected CAP officers (normally Majors and Major selects) to better execute the duties and respbilities associated with CAP command and staff positions at the Region and Wing levels.

Who Should AttendCAP senior members who have completed Level III of the professional development program and currently hold command or staff positio

any level within CAP, are eligible to attend the SERSC. Others may attend on a space available basis with an approved waiver (See notlow).Waiver Requests: The Region Commander may permit attendance at Region Staff College prior to completion of Level III on an excebasis. If an SERSC student is requesting a waiver it must accompany the CAP Form 17. The Region Commanders approved written wshould be sent to the Director, Southeast Region Staff College prior to the course start date.

2011 Southeast Region Staff CollegeLASS DATES: Sunday, 7 August 2011 Saturday, 13 August 2011

2011 FEES:STUDENT TUITION: $150.00 per student (Includes Student's Dining Out Banquet)BANQUET (GUESTS AND STAFF): $30.00 per person

KEY DATES:

20 May 2011 = Deadline for Staff and Faculty Applications17 Jun 2011 = Student Application Deadline for the Class of 201108 Jul 2011 =Withdrawal Deadline (NO REFUNDS after this date)

INQUIRIES: Please forward any questions or comments to: Col Alvin J. Bedgood at [email protected]

* The 2011 Participants Handbook is available online for additional information.

Key dates to remember when considering application to Regional Staff College: 17 Jun 2011: Approved applications with attachments due to SERSC Director

08 Jul 2011: Withdrawal deadline (no refunds after this date)

15 Jul 2011: Pre-Class Written Assignments Due

07 Aug 2011: Staff College Start Date (Sign in at SERSC 15001600)

12 Aug 2011: Dining Out 13 Aug 2011: Graduation (Depart after 1100)

Key Costs to remember when considering application to Regional Staff College:

SERSC 2011 Student Tuition: $150.00

Dining Out Guests: $30.00 per guest

Billeting: $17.00 per night (payable via credit card when you check in at billeting)

Application Information:Send your completed and approved application CAPF 17 (via your chain of command) along with the required attachm

and funds (checks, no cash) to:

Col Al Bedgood, CAP, Director, SERSC,P. O. Box 18264, Tampa, FLE-Mail: [email protected]

Handbook is available at: http://sercap.us/resources/13/RSC/RSC2011_Participants_Handbook.pdf

Additional Information regarding registration is available at:

http://sercap.us/

If you have any additional questions beyond what is provided here please do not hesitate to contact me. I am aware of between 10-15 members who hav

indicated an interest in participation. The possibility of carpooling is strong depending upon how many individuals are interested in attending.

If submitting an application please copy the information to me at [email protected] so I can put together a list for others if members do want to carp

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