National CAP Briefing from EX and CC

Welcome to the WNY Group Staff MeetingCongratulations to our newest Squadron Commanders:Niagara Falls Composite Squadron 1st Lt Brian WellsJamestown Composite Squadron 1st Lt Nathan Wright

Issues: Timely submission of HHQ TaskersGetting Along with Others

Group Staff Updates

- Operations (Stan Eval, Emergency Services, Acft Mx) - Safety- Communications- Transportation- Cadet Programs- Professional Development- Finance- Aerospace Education- Administration and Personnel- Chaplain- Plans and Programs- Public Affairs Officer22WNY Group Operations June Hours - 15.7July Hours - 44.5 Hours - due to Flight academyAugust Hours - 12.3

N222NY has approx 15.3 hours till a 100hr/annual inspection. This will probably happen sometime in Oct. At the current rate, it will be out of service for approx 1 week or longer.Currently only 1 of approx 3 flying aircraft in NY Wing. Garmin 1000 aircraft having some technical issues.

WNY Group is down to 2 pilots. Only 1 MP.

Working on getting pilots current and completed form 5's

Should have one of our Check Pilots G Barnhard back online end of Sept or early Oct.

There was a training exercise this past weekend.

New Qualifications 2 AOBD, 4 FLM, 1 GTL, 2 GTM3, 1 GTM2, 1 GTM1, 1MO, 1MRO, 2 MSA, 1 MSO, 1UDF, 1 ICS 300, 1 ICS 400, 2 IS 100, 2 IS 700, 2 GES

New Skills Evaluators 3 AP, 1 CERT, 1 GTL, 1 GTM2, 1 GTM3, 1 MRO, 3 MS, 1 UDF (We are starting to climb out of the no evaluator hole!)

SEP SAREX 13-14 SEP at Akron airport. Report pending completion of event

Upcoming Training Events NYW has released a tentative schedule for FY 15. No dates have been set.Wing SAREX/TRAEX dates Nov, Jan, Mar, Jun, & Aug,Mission Staff School (date/location TBA) FebMission Air School (date/location TBA) APRMission Ground School (date/location TBA) JULFEMA Imaging Exercises JAN & JULConstant Watch Communications Exercise APRNYW is trying to schedule these to avoid conflicts with other events.Group Emergency Services 1/2Additional Notes:

- Group ESO went to TAK Squadron to give an ES presentation in early AUG. I would like to schedule these for each unit in the group. Commanders, please contact me to set up a date.- Training requests for mission numbers are available, requests must be sent to NYW through the group ES officer. If a unit wants to conduct training, please let me know and I will make arrangements to get a qualified evaluator for you! If you need equipment, supplies or trainers, we can make arraignments for that.We are in need of more qualified members. If you are interested in seeing what ES is all about, please feel free to stop out at a training exercise.

REMEMBER GOAL - WING WESTGroup Emergency Services 2/2SAREX AAR Continued: Very low turnout by qualified members, especially base staff. Base was understaffed, trained and trainee cadets handled most radio communications and MSA tasks. The cadets worked very hard and did an outstanding job!

Upcoming Training events -1. NER Aircrew school Information sent to units.2. 17-23 AUG., SARTAC Ground Team School. Hampton Bays NY. Application period open at www.nysartac.org3. 12-14 SEPT. SARTAC Aircrew school, Rochester NY. Pending approval.4. NYW SAREX. Firewatch exercise. Dates and details TBA.

Special Emphasis: We need to increase our member participation in training exercises. Col Perta has made this an emphasis item. Funding is available, if we need assistance with local training, we can request it from NYW & FLG on an as available basis. The attendance at the SAREX last weekend was extremely low, especially on the Senior member side. This did have a negative impact on our ability to conducttraining for ground team and base staff positions.Group Emergency Services 2/2 Group Staff Updates

- Operations (Stan Eval, Emergency Services, Acft Mx) - Safety- Communications- Transportation- Cadet Programs- Professional Development- Finance- Aerospace Education- Administration and Personnel- Chaplain- Plans and Programs77 Group Staff Updates

- Operations (Stan Eval, Emergency Services, Acft Mx) - Safety- Communications- Transportation- Cadet Programs- Professional Development- Finance- Aerospace Education- Administration and Personnel- Chaplain- Plans and Programs- Public Affairs Officer

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99Transportation Van Policy- For the last three years, Lt Cols Maternowski and Terhaar have paid a substantial amount of money due to the reluctance of other units to contribute to the operation of the van. This is not fair. - It is incumbent on all the units in the group to make efficient use of this asset. Your sqdn/flight has the ability to request use of the van for a specific stated purpose - all that is required is that you inform Lt Col Terhaar and make arrangements to pick up the van when you require it. - Your responsibility is to carry the cost of fueling the van during the period in which you wish to use it. - Our Mission Readiness rating depends on our ability, and willingness to make efficient use of the assets provided to us by NY Wing, and the Air Force, and act IAW the new NYWg Policy of the use of the van emailed two weeks ago.

In the future I need:1. All units must use this asset when needed, especially when placed on a mission.2. Refuel the van when required whenever you use the vehicle. 3. Shared responsibility.If we arent stewards of the Air Forces assets, the van might be removed from the Group which will make us non-mission ready/capable and no longer a viable ES asset. Group Staff Updates

- Operations (Stan Eval, Emergency Services, Acft Mx) - Safety- Communications- Transportation- Cadet Programs- Professional Development- Finance- Aerospace Education- Administration and Personnel- Chaplain- Plans and Programs- Public Affairs Officer1111Cadet Programs Update 1/4I. GROUP CADET ACTIVITY REPORT

WNY Group CAC Meeting 15 July 2014 New CAC term has started. Commanders should appoint their CAC reps in eServices.Next meeting tentatively scheduled for 20 October, Group Staff Meeting.

NY Wing Leadership Encampment & Solo Flight Academy 19-26 July 2014In-flight cadets, cadet staff, and senior staff attended. Cadet Pichey soloed.

Air Force Week / CAP Recruiting Activity 25-26 July 2014Cadets and seniors did recruiting at the Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park.

Pine Hill Airport RC Jet Rally 23-24 August 2014Members from Southtowns and Niagara Falls squadrons participated.

National Cadet Special Activities Summer 2014Cadets attended Blue Beret and PJOC activities.

II. CADET ACTIVITY CALENDARWNY GroupWNY Group CyberPatriot Team (ongoing)Organization of teams has started. Please contact Capt Erckert for more information. Trip to USAF Museum at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio 10-12 October 2014Please sign-up with 1st Lt Schmid.WNY Group Review Boards TBACadet and NCO of the Year, Solo Flight ScholarshipsNCSAIII. CADET PROGRAM NEWSNew CAPR 52-10 Cadet Protection Policy (CPP): Three new required training courses: Cadet Protection Basic Course, Cadet Protection Advanced Course and the Cadet Wingman Course. Waiting for availability. Members who completed an earlier edition of CPPT will have until 31 March 2015 to complete.Overnight Cadet Activities: Beginning 1 October 2014 overnight activities with male and female cadets will require co-ed adult leader supervision. See CAPR 52-10 for details. Per NYWG/CC: Emphasis item is to have a list of senior member staff that supervise and are present. Will work on an on-line reporting format to document this requirement. Until then, please forward an after activity report through channels to the Wing and Vice Commanders.DDR Speech ContestSpeeches must be submitted by April 1, 2015. Please see the contest rules at: http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/?20142015_ddr_speech_contest&show=entry&blogID=1346Drill & Ceremonies Manual UpdatedAir Force Manual 36-2203 was updated November 2013 (format changes only).http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/?drill__ceremonies_manual_updated&show=entry&blogID=1363 Updating the Physical Fitness ProgramNHQ is asking for feedback. Read the white paper at: http://capmembers.com/media/cms/Jo_Fitness_White_Paper_C780ADDEF527E.pdfNew York Wing Cadet Program Report CardsReview and recommendations on the CP Report Cards from Lt Col Miller, NYWG/DCP IV. NIAGARA FALLS AIR RESERVE STATION LIAISON:Cadets and seniors participated at the 914th AW Family Day Picnic on 2 August 2014.NFARS is currently working on a new license for space at the former Falcon Club. CC and LO will coordinate with NYWG and NFARS.Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between WNY Group and Niagara Falls ARS. CAP-USAF/JA has completed their initial review. 914AW is currently revising document. LO will coordinate with 914AW, NYWG and NHQ.

II. CADET ACTIVITY CALENDARWNY GroupWNY Group CyberPatriot Team (ongoing)Organization of teams has started.Capt Erckert is the Activity Officer. Please contact him for more information on how to register cadets and mentors. WNY Group CAC Meeting 15 July 2014 CAC meeting during the July Group staff meeting.Pine Hill Airport RC Jet Rally 23-24 August 2014WNY Group AE activity.More information TBA.Trip to USAF Museum at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio 10-12 October 2014Details TBANew York WingNY Wing Leadership Encampment & Solo Flight Academy 19-26 July 2014See website for full details: http://encampment.nywgcadets.org/Finger Lakes Group - Rochester Air Show 16-17 August 2014Cadets and seniors from the Wing invited.See separate email and future updates from FLG for more information.III. CADET PROGRAM NEWSNew CAPR 52-16 Cadet Program Management 19 June 2014New Requirements Summary:Introduces the Cadet Wingman Course, wrapping the Currys introduction to CPP. Requires cadet and composite squadrons to have at least two TLC graduates on their roster (1 April 2015).Requires squadron meetings to fulfill the basic content requirements 1.5 hrs leadership, 1.5 hrs aerospace, 1 hr fitness, 1 hr character per month (1September 2014). Requires squadrons to match new cadets with mentors.Mandates the use of promotion boards, at least administratively, but in-person boards where the cadet discusses the CAPF 50 are required only once per phase (1 September 2014).Clears-up a previously ambiguous matter regarding activities outside the home unit; cadets will need unit, wing, and region approval, as the case may be, to participate outside the squadron (1 September 2014).See last page of CAPR 52-16 for a full summary.New CAPR 52-10 Cadet Protection Policy (CPP): All cadet program leaders must be familiar with this new regulation.Virginia Wing put together a good overview of the changes on their website at http://www.govirginiawingcap.com/overview-of-the-new-cadet-protection-policy/.Educational posters are being sent to squadrons this summer. Drafts of an updated CAPP 52-23 Cadet Protection Policy Implementation Guide are scheduled to be available soon.Three new required training courses Cadet Protection Basic Course, Cadet Protection Advanced Course, and the Cadet Wingman Course will post to the Cadet Programs Proving Grounds and be fully available by September. Members who completed an earlier edition of CPPT before this regulation took effect will have until 31 March 2015 to complete.Overnight Cadet Activities: Beginning 1 October 2014 overnight activities with male and female cadets will require co-ed adult leader supervision. See CAPR 52-10 for details. Per NYWG/CC: Emphasis item is to have a list of senior member staff that supervise and are present. Will work on an on-line reporting format to document this requirement. Until then, please forward an after activity report through channels to the Wing and Vice Commanders.New CAPF 32 Cadet Activity Permission Slip: New CAPR 52-10 mandates that the CAPF 32 Cadet Activity Permission Slip will be used for all activities beyond weekly squadron meetings or for activities that take place in a location other than the units normal meeting facility. Additional forms (31, 160, 161, etc.) may also be required depending on the activity. See the following link for updated Questions & Answers on CAPF 32:http://capmembers.com/cadet_programs/library/cadet-activity-permission-slip/New Uniform Manual CAPM 39-1No CAP cutouts for C/ABs.Reminder - cadets over the age of 18 who do not meet the height/weight standards (like seniors) must wear the corporate uniform. Cadets wear the same insignia as on the Blues.New York Wing Cadet Program GoalsPlease see 30 June 2014 Memo from Lt Col Miller, NYWG/DCP IV. NIAGARA FALLS AIR RESERVE STATION LIAISON:Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between WNY Group and Niagara Falls ARS. CAP-USAF/JA has completed their initial review. 914AW is currently revising document. LO will coordinate with 914AW, NYWG and NHQ. The base CAP license is also up for renewal. CC and LO will coordinate with NYWG and NFARS.Cadet Programs Update 2/4II. CADET ACTIVITY CALENDARWNY GroupWNY Group CyberPatriot Team (ongoing)Organization of teams has started more info in later slides.

Trip to USAF Museum at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio 10-12 October 2014Please sign-up with 1st Lt Schmid.

WNY Group Review Boards TBACadet and NCO of the Year, Solo Flight ScholarshipsNCSA

III. CADET PROGRAM NEWSNew CAPR 52-10 Cadet Protection Policy (CPP): Three new required training courses: Cadet Protection Basic Course, Cadet Protection Advanced Course and the Cadet Wingman Course. Waiting for availability. Members who completed an earlier edition of CPPT will have until 31 March 2015 to complete.Overnight Cadet Activities: Beginning 1 October 2014 overnight activities with male and female cadets will require co-ed adult leader supervision. See CAPR 52-10 for details. Per NYWG/CC: Emphasis item is to have a list of senior member staff that supervise and are present. Will work on an on-line reporting format to document this requirement. Until then, please forward an after activity report through channels to the Wing and Vice Commanders.

DDR Speech ContestSpeeches must be submitted by April 1, 2015. Please see the contest rules at: http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/?20142015_ddr_speech_contest&show=entry&blogID=1346Drill & Ceremonies Manual UpdatedAir Force Manual 36-2203 was updated November 2013 (format changes only).http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/?drill__ceremonies_manual_updated&show=entry&blogID=1363 Updating the Physical Fitness ProgramNHQ is asking for feedback. Read the white paper at: http://capmembers.com/media/cms/Jo_Fitness_White_Paper_C780ADDEF527E.pdfNew York Wing Cadet Program Report CardsReview and recommendations on the CP Report Cards from Lt Col Miller, NYWG/DCP IV. NIAGARA FALLS AIR RESERVE STATION LIAISON:Cadets and seniors participated at the 914th AW Family Day Picnic on 2 August 2014.NFARS is currently working on a new license for space at the former Falcon Club. CC and LO will coordinate with NYWG and NFARS.Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between WNY Group and Niagara Falls ARS. CAP-USAF/JA has completed their initial review. 914AW is currently revising document. LO will coordinate with 914AW, NYWG and NHQ.

II. CADET ACTIVITY CALENDARWNY GroupWNY Group CyberPatriot Team (ongoing)Organization of teams has started.Capt Erckert is the Activity Officer. Please contact him for more information on how to register cadets and mentors. WNY Group CAC Meeting 15 July 2014 CAC meeting during the July Group staff meeting.Pine Hill Airport RC Jet Rally 23-24 August 2014WNY Group AE activity.More information TBA.Trip to USAF Museum at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio 10-12 October 2014Details TBANew York WingNY Wing Leadership Encampment & Solo Flight Academy 19-26 July 2014See website for full details: http://encampment.nywgcadets.org/Finger Lakes Group - Rochester Air Show 16-17 August 2014Cadets and seniors from the Wing invited.See separate email and future updates from FLG for more information.III. CADET PROGRAM NEWSNew CAPR 52-16 Cadet Program Management 19 June 2014New Requirements Summary:Introduces the Cadet Wingman Course, wrapping the Currys introduction to CPP. Requires cadet and composite squadrons to have at least two TLC graduates on their roster (1 April 2015).Requires squadron meetings to fulfill the basic content requirements 1.5 hrs leadership, 1.5 hrs aerospace, 1 hr fitness, 1 hr character per month (1September 2014). Requires squadrons to match new cadets with mentors.Mandates the use of promotion boards, at least administratively, but in-person boards where the cadet discusses the CAPF 50 are required only once per phase (1 September 2014).Clears-up a previously ambiguous matter regarding activities outside the home unit; cadets will need unit, wing, and region approval, as the case may be, to participate outside the squadron (1 September 2014).See last page of CAPR 52-16 for a full summary.New CAPR 52-10 Cadet Protection Policy (CPP): All cadet program leaders must be familiar with this new regulation.Virginia Wing put together a good overview of the changes on their website at http://www.govirginiawingcap.com/overview-of-the-new-cadet-protection-policy/.Educational posters are being sent to squadrons this summer. Drafts of an updated CAPP 52-23 Cadet Protection Policy Implementation Guide are scheduled to be available soon.Three new required training courses Cadet Protection Basic Course, Cadet Protection Advanced Course, and the Cadet Wingman Course will post to the Cadet Programs Proving Grounds and be fully available by September. Members who completed an earlier edition of CPPT before this regulation took effect will have until 31 March 2015 to complete.Overnight Cadet Activities: Beginning 1 October 2014 overnight activities with male and female cadets will require co-ed adult leader supervision. See CAPR 52-10 for details. Per NYWG/CC: Emphasis item is to have a list of senior member staff that supervise and are present. Will work on an on-line reporting format to document this requirement. Until then, please forward an after activity report through channels to the Wing and Vice Commanders.New CAPF 32 Cadet Activity Permission Slip: New CAPR 52-10 mandates that the CAPF 32 Cadet Activity Permission Slip will be used for all activities beyond weekly squadron meetings or for activities that take place in a location other than the units normal meeting facility. Additional forms (31, 160, 161, etc.) may also be required depending on the activity. See the following link for updated Questions & Answers on CAPF 32:http://capmembers.com/cadet_programs/library/cadet-activity-permission-slip/New Uniform Manual CAPM 39-1No CAP cutouts for C/ABs.Reminder - cadets over the age of 18 who do not meet the height/weight standards (like seniors) must wear the corporate uniform. Cadets wear the same insignia as on the Blues.New York Wing Cadet Program GoalsPlease see 30 June 2014 Memo from Lt Col Miller, NYWG/DCP IV. NIAGARA FALLS AIR RESERVE STATION LIAISON:Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between WNY Group and Niagara Falls ARS. CAP-USAF/JA has completed their initial review. 914AW is currently revising document. LO will coordinate with 914AW, NYWG and NHQ. The base CAP license is also up for renewal. CC and LO will coordinate with NYWG and NFARS.Cadet Programs Update 3/4DDR Speech ContestSpeeches must be submitted by April 1, 2015. Please see the contest rules at: http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/?20142015_ddr_speech_contest&show=entry&blogID=1346Drill & Ceremonies Manual UpdatedAir Force Manual 36-2203 was updated November 2013 (format changes only).http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/?drill__ceremonies_manual_updated&show=entry&blogID=1363Updating the Physical Fitness ProgramNHQ is asking for feedback. Read the white paper at: http://capmembers.com/media/cms/Jo_Fitness_White_Paper_C780ADDEF527E.pdfNew York Wing Cadet Program Report CardsReview and recommendations on the CP Report Cards from Lt Col Miller, NYWG/DCP

IV. NIAGARA FALLS AIR RESERVE STATION LIAISON:Cadets and seniors participated at the 914th AW Family Day Picnic on 2 August 2014.NFARS is currently working on a new license for space at the former Falcon Club. CC and LO will coordinate with NYWG and NFARS.Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between WNY Group and Niagara Falls ARS. CAP-USAF/JA has completed their initial review. 914AW is currently revising document. LO will coordinate with 914AW, NYWG and NHQ. Cadet Programs Report Card 4/4WESTERN NEW YORKNY-020%NY-116%NY-173%NY-351%NY-402%NY-024SQUADRON REPORT CARDSouthtowns CadetNiagara Falls CompositeTAK CompositeDunkirk Flight unfer 402Jamestown CompositeWNYMEMBERSHIP (CADETS ONLY)QCU352138428126SOM1510 361142240731860SM'sAE MODS & TESTS (COMPLETED 2014)1851%629%513%4100%27%40%AC GROUND HANDLING COMPLETED2983%1571%1642%4100%2071%74%OFLIGHTS BACK SEAT (IN 2014)514%314%00%00%00%6%# OF CADETS RECEIVING BACKSEAT RIDESSOM1646%838%1950%00%1139%35%OFLIGHT REPORT (IN 2014)1646%838%1950%00%1139%35%# OF CADETS RECEIVING FRONT SEAT RIDES1954%1467%1642%00%1036%40%TRAINING LEADERS OF CADETS QCU220%19%28%229%338%21%DDRX PARTICIPATIONQCU00%00%00%00%00%0%ATTENDED ENCAMPMENTSOM/QCU823%943%1745%00%1450%32%EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMPLETED26%15%2361%00%2175%29%NO PROMOTIONS PAST 120 DAYS683%838%3021%0100%1354%59%SAFETY CURRENT35100%1257%2566%4100%2279%80%PROMOTIONS IN PAST 60 DAYS1954%314%00%00%621%18%ORM COMPLETED823%733%1232%375%2071%47%INTRO TO BASIC SAFETY COMPLETED3189%2095%3489%4100%2693%93%CADETS RENEWEDSOM/QCU1387%1644%3276%00%2168%55%MILESTONE AWARDSSOM/QCU926%419%718%00%1139%20%040%FINAL GRADE AVERAGE47%36%36%36%46%40%AsAsALL REPORTS WERE DOWNLOADED ON 9 JUNE 2014RESULTS WERE COMPILED BY NYW DCP.SOM LISTINGThe number of cadet members per Squadron of Merit listing July 2014AE MODS & TESTS COMPLETED IN 2014The number of cadets that completed at least one Mod or Test in 2014eServices=Cadet Promotions=Reports=Unit=Aerospace Education ReportAircraft Ground Handling CompletedThe number of cadets that have completed the Aircraft Ground Handling courseeServices=Member Reports=Aircraft Ground Handling Currency=UnitOflights Back Seat in 2014The number of cadets that have had a back seat ride in 2014eServices=Member Reports=Cadet Orientation BackSeat Report=Unit# OF CADETS RECEIVING BACKSEAT RIDESThe total number of cadets that have received back seat rideseServices=Member Reports=Cadet Orientation BackSeat Report=UnitOflight Report in 2014The number of cadets that have had a front seat ride in 2014eServices=Member Reports=Cadet Orientation Report=Unit# OF CADETS RECEIVING FRONT SEAT RIDESThe total number of cadets that have received front seat rideseServices=Member Reports=Cadet Orientation Report=UnitTraining Leaders of CadetsThe number of seniors that have attended a Training Leaders of Cadets Course as a percentage of the number of SM's/uniteServices=Member Reports= TLC Training Report=UnitDDRX ParticipationThe number of cadets that have participated in the DDRX ProgrameServices=Member Reports=DDRX Participation Report=Unit=State Date=End DateAttended EncampmentThe number of cadets that have attended an encampmenteServices=Cadet Promotions=Report=Unit=Cadet Encampment ReportEqual Opportunity CompletedThe number of cadets that have completed the Equal Opportunity presentation.eServices=Member Reports=Equal Opportunity Completion=unit=CadetNo Promotions Past 120 daysThe number of cadets that have NOT promoted in the past 120 days. Includes new and inactive cadets.eServices=Cadet Promotions=Report=Unit=No Promotions in Past 120 DaysNot Safety CurrentThe number of cadets that are NOT Safety Current. This number changes monthly.eServices=Member Reports=Not Safety Current Report=Unit=CadetPromotions in Past 60 DaysThe number of cadets that have promoted in the past 60 days.eServices=Cadet Promotions=Unit=Promotions in Past 60 DaysORM COMPLETEDThe number of cadets that have completed the Basic ORM CourseeServices=member Reports=Unit Safety Education Report=UnitBASIC SAFETY COMPLETEDThe number of cadets that have completed the Basic Safety CourseeServices=member Reports=Unit Safety Education Report=UnitCADETS RENEWEDThe number of cadets that have renewed their membershipeServices=member Reports=Squadron of Merit=unitMILESTONE AWARDSThe number of cadets that have achieved a milestone award in 2014eServices=member Reports=Squadron of Merit=unitALL THE REPORTS INCLUDE NEW c/AB'S AND INACTIVE CADETS. Group Staff Updates

- Operations (Stan Eval, Emergency Services, Acft Mx) - Safety- Communications- Transportation- Cadet Programs- Professional Development- Finance- Aerospace Education- Administration and Personnel- Chaplain- Plans and Programs- Public Affairs Officer1616Professional Development - The Western New York Group has received Wing approval to host and conduct a Corporate Learning Course (CLC) from 25-26 October, 2014. The Course will be held at the Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport located at 3063 Airport Drive, Jamestown, NY. The CLC will run from 0800-1630 on Saturday, 25 October and from 0800-1400 on Sunday, 26 October. The School will conclude with a graduation ceremony held at 1400 on Sunday with guests welcomed to attend. Applications are due by 18 October 2014.

- CAP REGULATION 35-5 11 AUGUST 2014 CORRECTED COPY INCLUDES CHANGE 1, 22 AUGUST 2014 Personnel Procedures CAP OFFICER AND NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS

Group Staff Updates

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- Operations (Stan Eval, Emergency Services, Acft Mx) - Safety- Communications- Transportation- Cadet Programs- Professional Development- Finance- Aerospace Education- Administration and Personnel- Chaplain- Plans and Programs- Public Affairs Officer1919Aerospace Education 1/2AEX Completion Southtowns has completed and received award, WNY Group award report will be filed shortly (other units?).- NHQ added requirement - all units w/cadets conduct at least one AEX activity per quarter. This just leaves 2 activities and one 2 hour outside activity (Rocket launch, airport tour, etc) to fulfill the requirements for the award.

STEM Kits WNY Group STEM Kit AAR will be filed shortly, all units that received materials, please report on the usage to Lt Schmid.Southtowns has completed their second STEM kit, now looking at a third.

Orientation Flights Weather and pilot availability worked against us. However, we did close out the fiscal year with several flights, including some first flights. Funding expired on 14 SEP, new funding may be available in OCT.

Aerospace Education 2/2Annual Reports and POA NHQ has moved the due dates for the reports from the end of thecalendar year to the end of the fiscal year. Commanders and AEO's have been sent the updated version of both forms. Suspense date for submission to NYW is 15 OCT 2014. Please cc Lt Schmid on both. WNY Group POA will include plans for all units with cadets to complete the AEX Program thiscoming fiscal year. This is one of the qualifying items for the Quality Cadet Unit Award.

Request for assistance Need SM to coordinate upcoming O-flights and group AE activities. Someone who would be willing to send out the emails tothe units, collect replies and paperwork, take a bit of the workload.If any unit AEO is interested in moving up to group, please contact Lt Schmid. Group Staff Updates

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- Operations (Stan Eval, Emergency Services, Acft Mx) - Safety- Communications- Transportation- Cadet Programs- Professional Development- Finance- Aerospace Education- Administration and Personnel- Chaplain- Plans and Programs- Public Affairs Officer2323 Group Staff Updates

- Operations (Stan Eval, Emergency Services, Acft Mx) - Safety- Communications- Transportation- Cadet Programs- Professional Development- Finance- Aerospace Education- Administration and Personnel- Chaplain- Plans and Programs- Public Affairs Officer2424 Plans and Programs

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- Operations (Stan Eval, Emergency Services, Acft Mx) - Safety- Communications- Transportation- Cadet Programs- Professional Development- Finance- Aerospace Education- Administration and Personnel- Chaplain- Plans and Programs- Public Affairs Officer (PAO)2626 Public Affairs/Recruiting

Past recruiting opportunities:

Air Force Week at the Naval and Military Park POC is Connie PConnie Przepasniak Connie.przepasniak.ctr@ang.af.mil, 24-31 July (Concept is to have one day (Saturday) where we can engage the most people (26 July)

Erie County Fair Sunday 10 August Paula and Dave have the 2 pm to 6 pm shift on Sunday 10 Aug - the shifts are first come first serve, but if we get a commitment for at least four (4) other people, we can get the entire day. Admission is free for CAP members that arrive before 4 pm. Parking is only $5 per vehicle.2727Recruiting

1. SET A GOALAs a Unit, set a goal to recruit 2 new members per monthAs a member, set a goal to talk to 2 new members per month. Share why YOU joined the CAP and how it has helped you or your child.2. COMMUNICATECommunicate with your new members about how they feel that they are progressing.Talk to all senior members to see if they feel comfortable in their duty position or would like to try a new one.Set up a meeting to listen to your cadets. Are they happy, would they like to do more? If so, what?

3. CREATE AN INTERNAL CONTESTShare this new goal with your entire squadronDiscuss with your cadets the Recruiters ribbon and how they can help new cadets achieve their Curry RibbonFor SMs, post the monthly winner on your Facebook page or in a simple email to members of the Unit.

NY024 WNY, 020 Southtowns, 116 Niagara Falls, 173 TAK, 343 Senior Sq, 351 Dunkirk, 402 Jamestown, 21 Nov 7PM (Thanksgiving is the 4th Thursday)19 Dec 7PM (Christmas is the following week) - Christmas Pizza Party23 Jan 7PM27 Feb 7PM27 Mar 7PM24 Apr 7PM29 May 7PM26 Jun 7PM

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4. WORK WITH YOR PAOIf you dont have one, find the most creative writer(s) in your unit. Create a press release that announces your Unit to the area, what CAP is and what your Unit is doing in your community.Include a photo with each press release to help grab reader attentionLocal radio stations provide not-for-profit organizations a 30 second radio slot, once a month.5. PLAN AN OPEN HOUSEPlan activities for it (ie: ES, Cadet Programs, AE)Encourage your audience to take part in them, answer questions or to provide feedbackHave photos on display of recent Unit activitiesIf your Unit is not large enough, pair up with another Unit6. TALK TO TEACHERS ABOUT BECOMING AN AE MEMBERNationwide, we only did 200 TOP Flights for Teachers, last yearTeachers can use our free materials for the ACE program in their classrooms (K-6)Students are more likely to want to join the CAP as soon as they turn 12 because theyve already learned about us, heard about us and have experienced what we have to offer.

NY024 WNY, 020 Southtowns, 116 Niagara Falls, 173 TAK, 343 Senior Sq, 351 Dunkirk, 402 Jamestown, 21 Nov 7PM (Thanksgiving is the 4th Thursday)19 Dec 7PM (Christmas is the following week) - Christmas Pizza Party23 Jan 7PM27 Feb 7PM27 Mar 7PM24 Apr 7PM29 May 7PM26 Jun 7PM

29 Unit Membership June 2014

Overall 13-Sep13-Oct19-Nov12-Dec13-Jan13-Feb13-Mar13-Apr19-May16-Jun12-Jul-1420-AugUnitSM/CadetSM/CadetSM/CadetSM/CadetSM/CadetSM/CadetSM/CadetSM/CadetSM/CadetSM/CadetSM/CadetSM/Cadet209258..248248..248..279..299.329.3312.3412.3512..3412..3424110124108121104.121100115103122101122101121100.121100.123104126103.127105...12711611.27122612.2311.2212.2111.19111911.1810..1811.2111.2011201732647254524.48234323432342233722..3722..3824.3824.3724.353432702700270027.028.027028028..027.028.029..029..035191939.38.310.5949.410.410..410.49..410.540216241623142313.2312.2612.2811.2910.299.299..288.329..33NY024 WNY, 020 Southtowns, 116 Niagara Falls, 173 TAK, 343 Senior Sq, 351 Dunkirk, 402 Jamestown, 30NYWg Priorities?

Now, a couple of items from the National Conference and Command Council Meeting recently held in Las Vegas;-On the CAP Website, "Ask the National Commander" is gone. Questions should be first referred to the local level and then upward through the Chain-of-Command. Members can also use the CAP national website on-line knowledgebase.-The National Commander is pushing for all CAP units to become involved in Wreaths Across America. This program is not only a fund raising opportunity for units, but is a wonderful program to honor those who have served, by placing wreaths at the graves of veterans. It has been suggested for units to reach out to and partner with veterans organizations such as VFW and American Legion posts.

September 30th is the close of the fiscal year and financial reporting needs to be accomplished IAW CAPR 173 series regulations.

Effective 1 September, the Wing Communications Section has rolled a new radio Call Sign Plan.

The CAP 2015-16 Strategic Plan has been rolled out and Groups/Units will be receiving information regarding benchmarks and target goals to be attained.

During the past couple of weeks, the New York Wing Pilot roster indicated that we have 79 Form 5 current CAP pilots. About 39 of those were Mission Pilots. We must strive to train all of our pilots towards becoming mission rated pilots. We must also make a final push to accomplish Orientation Flights for our cadets. Funded missions for FY14 cease on/about 15 September as the Fiscal Year closes out on the 30th.

NY024 WNY, 020 Southtowns, 116 Niagara Falls, 173 TAK, 343 Senior Sq, 351 Dunkirk, 402 Jamestown, 21 Nov 7PM (Thanksgiving is the 4th Thursday)19 Dec 7PM (Christmas is the following week) - Christmas Pizza Party23 Jan 7PM27 Feb 7PM27 Mar 7PM24 Apr 7PM29 May 7PM26 Jun 7PM

31 Unit Updates

NY020 South Towns Lt Mike Schmid mickemt@yahoo.com

NY116 - Niagara Falls Maj Ted Dodds brthred@yahoo.com and jrisio@juno.com NY173 TAK Capt Chuck Erchert charleserckert@yahoo.com

NY343 - Senior Sq Lt Col Rich Middaugh middaugh@dyc.edu

NY351 Dunkirk Flt Capt Tom Hebeisen Pennymore10@yahoo.com, and atymame@aol.com

NY402 Jamestown Lt Col Ellen Maternowski matrnwsk@windstream.netBuffalo 1 thomas.r.leach@gmail.com

3232 Updates NY 020 (South Towns) 1/2

Major Activities during the past 30 days: - New Members 1 cadet prospect, 1 Cadet Sponsor member prospect- Cadet Promotions 11 promotions including 2 Wright Brothers and 1 Earhart (C/Capt JohnMacLeod)- SM Promotions SM Jared Murphy to 2nd Lt, 1st Lt Jeff Luke to Capt- Member Awards 3 Red Service ribbons, 4 Community Service Awards, 1 Find Ribbon (C/Capt Przybyl) 2 Encampment Ribbons, 3 NCSA Ribbons. 40 Year Service Award to Lt Col Pat TolsmaProfessional Development 1 Member achieved Technician level in IT Track.Emergency Services 2 AOBD, 3 FLM, 1 GTL, 1 GTM3, 1 MO, 2 MSA, 1 MSO. 1 member completed ICS 300 & 400, 2 completed IS 100 & 700. 1 GES, 1 ICUTMultiple members in supervised trainee status. Pine Hill R/C Jet fly in.

Upcoming Events Next 30 Days: - Fiber Fest at Emery Park, 27 SEP. Traffic control, possible hot dog sale.- WPAFB Trip, 11-13 OCT, paperwork submitted to wing. Possible TLC at Southtowns, will coordinate with Lt Col Risio.

NY024 WNY, 020 Southtowns, 116 Niagara Falls, 173 TAK, 343 Senior Sq, 351 Dunkirk, 402 Jamestown, 33 Updates NY 020 (South Towns) 2/2

Other Actions: New unit patch submitted to wing for approval.

- New Cadet Commander - C/Capt Chad Kapturowski- New Deputy Commander Lt Col Jerry Terhaar- Special Recognition We are sad to announce that Lt Col Pat Tolsma has retired from CAP after 40 years of outstanding service, including command of two different squadrons. One new cadet, three prospects, one cadet dropped, one cadet temporarily transferred to a unit in HI wing.

NY024 WNY, 020 Southtowns, 116 Niagara Falls, 173 TAK, 343 Senior Sq, 351 Dunkirk, 402 Jamestown, 34Unit Updates NY 116 (Niagara Falls)Activities completed during the last 30 days:- Recruiting at Niagara County Fair- Niagara Falls Air Base 914th Family Picnic- Sq CPR/AED training - Pine Hill R/C Jet Rally- Lewiston Peach Fest Smith Field Fly-in Breakfast - Awards (3 Members received Red Service Awards; 1 Cadet Recruiting Award, 1 Cadet Community Service Award; 4 Cadet Promotions)- Two cadets attended NYW Encampment as in-flights; one on staff and 2 new cadetsActivities scheduled during the next 30 days: - Trip to Air Force Museum and Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton Ohio- Oct LTX/ES Training- SAREX- Cadet O Flights

NY024 WNY, 020 Southtowns, 116 Niagara Falls, 173 TAK, 343 Senior Sq, 351 Dunkirk, 402 Jamestown, 35Unit Updates NY 173 (TAK) Major Activities during the past 30 days- 1 new cadet joined. 5 promotions- New round of Rocketry classes and 10 cadets launched the first rocket, fizzy Flier and are preparing to launch the Goddard in a few weeks so as to move onto the Phase two.Begun working on the Robotics STEM program and will begin building as teams, two robotic arms.

Major Activities Next 30 DaysCapt Brad Erckert is coordinating the scheduling a tour with a Hazmat unit in Buffalo. - Group CyberPatriot update (next slide)

NY024 WNY, 020 Southtowns, 116 Niagara Falls, 173 TAK, 343 Senior Sq, 351 Dunkirk, 402 Jamestown, 36CyberPatriot Update NY 173 (TAK)- Three teams now registered. One has 3 members and the other two have 4 (awaiting on several to finish the registration process).Preparing to start full time training of CyberPatriot teams. Will be doing two or more online training sessions a week. Also looking to schedule a face to face with all teams before first round. Would Jamestown/Dunkirk like me to swing down to talk to their cadets that have signed up and maybe even talk to the other cadets about the competition to see any more people would be interested? Would also like to talk to any seniors who may be interested in signing up as a mentor or Assistant.- We are in need of a location for competition days recommendations? - Donations: Bill was able to secure 3 full machines from Rochester Hospital and will be set up for the competition and then be kept at the base for squadron and group use.- Secured 5 laptops and 6 desktops with everything but monitors for the CyberPatriot teams. Installing Vista Business images and looking for anyone who may have RAM that is not needed to increase the performance of the computers for the competition days.

NY024 WNY, 020 Southtowns, 116 Niagara Falls, 173 TAK, 343 Senior Sq, 351 Dunkirk, 402 Jamestown, 37Unit Updates NY 343 (Senior Sq)Major Activities during the past 30 days: 3 Form 5s awaiting completion 1 SM eligible for promotion to 1st Lt (paperwork is being completed) 1 SM who completed level 1 and CC completed the online SLS course

Activities scheduled during the next 30 days:

NY024 WNY, 020 Southtowns, 116 Niagara Falls, 173 TAK, 343 Senior Sq, 351 Dunkirk, 402 Jamestown, 38Unit Updates NY 351 (Dunkirk)Activities during the past 30 days:1. Hosted "Bob Evans" dinnersocial with 100% cadets attending and several senior members with families along with guests from the Southtowns squadron.2. 100% of cadets have conducted their "O" flights,3.50% of cadets have attended encampment.4.100%of cadets have participated in ropes and rifles.

Activities over The Next 30 days:1.Cadets participating in Jamestown Community College (JCC)--Lucile Wright Museum six-weekSaturday aero-mechanix course.2.Examining the opportunity to visit the Clevelandaviation museum in December.

NY024 WNY, 020 Southtowns, 116 Niagara Falls, 173 TAK, 343 Senior Sq, 351 Dunkirk, 402 Jamestown, 39Unit Updates NY 402 (Jamestown)Activities during the past 30 days:

- O-flights: 15 for Jamestown; 2 for Dunkirk- CoC - Congratulate 1st Lt Nathan Wright for taking the Command position Many promotions for cadets Most of my cadets are doing the EO 2 attended Blue Beret- 1 attended NESA (qualified in ES)Activities next 30 days:

- Sept 31 supporting Apple Fest EO SM Training SAREX: 2 cadets and 1 SM- Conducting survival classes, DDR, Aerospace Education- 7 Cadets attending Aviation mechanic course thru LMW 4 October

NY024 WNY, 020 Southtowns, 116 Niagara Falls, 173 TAK, 34320, 24, 116, 173, 343, 351, 402 Senior Sq, 351 Dunkirk, 402 Jamestown, 40 September 2014 Calendar

September 2014SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday1Labor Day23456789101112SARTAC Aircrew school13SARTAC Aircrew school14SARTAC Aircrew school1516Group Staff Meeting

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