17 November 2011- Meeting Agenda

"An oath is your word...you give your word and it should be a bond.  Even moreso if it is taken for the good of the community.  The CAP Cadet Oath says what a cadet should do for service to their community, state and Nation"     -Major Joe Ely Carrales, CAP

1610 L hrs- Opening Ceremony
Pledge of Allegiance, Cadet Oath and Moment of Silence

1620 L hrs- Promotions C/AB S. Mitchell to C/Amn (initial announcement ceremony to follow at final assembly before dismissal)

"I hereby certify that C/AB Scott Mitchell, CAP has successfully completed the necessary course of study for the award of the the Major General John F. Curry Award, named in honor of the Civil Air Patrol's first National Commander, signified by this ribbon. Also, the award of the grade of Cadet Airman as an element member in the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron effective immediately."

Upcoming Events:
La POSADA de KINGSVILLE NIGHT PARADE- 3 December 2011. Details to Come.

Flight Assignments:
Alpha Flight:

Flight Sgt: C/SSgt Juan Vela, Jr.
Element Leader: C/Amn Tristan Wolfe

Bravo Flight:
Flight Sgt: C/SSgt Robert Alcantara
Element Leader: C/A1C Stillwagon

Charlie Flight:
Flight Sgt: C/TSgt Juan Cardec
Element Leader: C/SrA Sarah Del Valle

Cadets conducted a COOK FIRE CLASS given by local Scouting Personality 2nd Lt Terry Bru as well as practiced Drill for the upcoming LA POSADA DE KINGSVILLE  PARADE. 

2d Lt Terry Bru reviews cook fire safety as he instructs a core group of COASTAL BEND CADET SQUADRON CADETS who, in the same manner as was done in the Revolutionary War of the late-1700s, will train other members of their flight.

The other members of A, B and C flights practiced drill.  The influx of new cadets may over whelm the squadron's resources.  Notice the attempts to uniform everyone are slowly taking the unit to compliance.

Using tried and true methods, 2d Lt Bru instructs cadets in the fundamentals of fire from the "FIRE TRIANGLE" to idea that one must "build" a fire using specially selected wood ranging from the skinniest twigs to more substantial branches and logs.

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED...a small cook fire is made using, this occasion, only one match.  The cadets who observed the class then built their own fires.  They will instruct the rest of the flights once the unit returns from the Thanksgiving Holidays.

15 November 2011- Meeting Agenda

"Honestly is a key part of integrity.  It takes a lot of strength from within to be honest enough to find faults in yourself."          -Major Carrales

1610 L hrs- Opening Ceremonies,   Pledge, Cadet Oath and Moment of Silence

1620 L hrs- Promotions  C/AB P. Barrett to C/Amn

"I hereby certify that C/AB Philip Barrett, CAP has successfully completed the necessary course of study for the award of the the Major General John F. Curry Award, named in honor of the Civil Air Patrol's first National Commander, signified by this ribbon.  Also, the award of the grade of Cadet Airman as an element member in the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron effective immediately."

UPCOMING EVENTS:
La POSADA de KINGSVILLE NIGHT PARADE- 3 December 2011.  Details to Come.

1630 L hrs- MORAL LEADERSHIP CLASS

Subject: Honesty and Integrity: The cornerstone of the CAP Unit's Strength and Deployment

1700 L hrs- Drill and Drill Team Practice

The ALPHA DRILL TEAM will prefect the primary DRILL ROUTINE and teach this routine to a BRAVO Drill Team for deployment to KISD CAMPUSES and OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS.





Recruits and Cadets practice for Parade Season



Other cadets will work on BASIC DRILL to perfect it for PARADES.

1730 L hrs- Dismiss

Lt Terry Bru conducts a Fire Safety Class with a focus on camp cooking

Memorial Civil Air Patrol Cadets support Veterans

By Major Joe Ely Carrales, CAP

Memorial Middle School— Cadets of the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron honored local military Veterans by conducting a drill team routine at Harrell Elementary and marching in the 2011 Kingsville Veteran’s Day Parade in Historic Downtown Kingsville.

“We are always honored,” said Major Joe Ely Carrales the cadet squadron commander, “especially when we can lend our support to such a noble cause.”

The unit marched from Memorial Middle School, where they are garrisoned, to Harrell Elementary in the morning school hours of Veteran’s Day. There they performed a prepared routine and Major Carrales played taps in honor of the fallen.

The H.M. King Army JROTC color guard presented the colors and the guest speaker was The Honorable Judge Juan Escobar who sang a corrido , Spanish language ballad, he wrote about a local WWII veteran, Cruz Mata, who passed away.

Additionally, the Cadets also marched in the Parade in downtown Kingsville fielding a color gaurd and read column. It was the first parade of the year.

6 October Meeting Canceled

The Meeting scheduled for 6 October 2011 is canceled because Major Carrales has to attend a meeting at the KISD Admin Building.  Meetings will resume next week on Tuesday.

Monthly Schedule: October 2011

October 2011- Calendar

WEEK 1
Tuesday, 4 OCT 2011-  LEADERSHIP CHAPTER 1, DRILL, PREPARE FOR TEST, POP CORN and MOVIE DAY
Thursday, 6 OCT 2011-  COMPASS CLASS, COOKING CLASS (BACON AND EGGS)

WEEK 2

Tuesday, 11 OCT 2011- CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, DRILL
Thursday, 13 OCT 2011-  PT PRACTICE, CAMP EXERCISE

WEEK 3
Tuesday, 18 OCT 2011-  PT TESTING
Thursday, 20 OCT 2011-  COOKING CLASS

WEEK 4

Tuesday, 25 OCT 2011- TESTING
Thursday, 27 OCT 2011-  ELT SEARCH/ COMMUNICATION

NOVEMBER- GRADUATION

Meeting Agenda for 27 September 2011

"We have to extend our CAP Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, Volunteer Service and Respect into all we do.  Not because they are CAP Values alone, but because they represent a good plan for the 'right things to do'!"                          -Major J. E. Carrales, CAP  Sept 2011


Cadets will meet in Room E109 for the first part of the meeting and Sign in.

Opening Ceremonies
Pledge of Allegiance
CAP Cadet Oath
Moment of Silence

Appontment of Cadet  Flight Sgts for Training

Alpha Flight:
Flight Sgt: C/SSgt Juan Vela, Jr.
Element Leader: C/Amn Tristan Wolfe

Bravo Flight:Flight Sgt: C/SSgt Robert Alcantara
Element Leader: C/A1C Stillwagon

Charlie Flight:
Flight Sgt: C/TSgt Juan Cardec
Element Leader: C/SrA Sarah Del Valle


UP COMING EVENTS:

Veteran's Day and other Patriotic events are on the Horizon in October and November, please study up on Drill and Ceremonies for these activities.

La Posada de Kingsville Night Parade. Deadline for entry is 26 November 2011. The parade itself is on Saturday 9 December 2011 at 1900 hrs. A discussion of how we will light the parade column and any drill will be made and posted on this blog.
A CAP Color Guard will need to be aleart at all times in event that the posting of the Colors is necessary.

CLASSES: (All positions will be roated evey 20 min)
Alpha will begin with Airman Basic Training with LEVEL I Curry Material

Bravo will begin with Paper Work Matters

Charlie will Drill


DRILL TEAM and COLOR GUARD PRACTICE

Dismiss

Meeting Agenda for 22 September 2011

"Each of us is called to live up to the oaths and vows we take.  If not...if we cannot be people of our word...how can we hope to ever be trusted or respected.  Live up to what you say you will do and make it right."                                                  -Major J. E. Carrales, CAP

Cadets will meet in Room E109 for the first part of the meeting and Sign in.

Opening Ceremonies
Pledge of Allegiance
CAP Cadet Oath
Moment of Silence


UP COMING EVENTS:

La Posada de Kingsville Night Parade.  Deadline for entry is 26 November 2011.  The parade itself is on Saturday 9 December 2011 at 1900 hrs.  A discussion of how we will light the parade column and any drill will be made and posted on this blog.

FLIGHT ASSIGNMNENT WILL BE MADE NEXT WEEK.  Assignments will be posted on the blog and around the school.  FLight Sergeants will have a staff meeting to discuss this.

SAFETY BRIEFING:  The Nature of Fire and Safety when Cooking.  Also taking care of equipment.

I. Set up CAMP:  A detail of cadets will set up the tarp, a second detail will address the tables and organize cook equipment.

II.  COOK FIRES:  Three cadets will be assigned to monitor the BBQ pits with a 4th cadet serving as a runner.  UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS A CADET TO ABABDON THEIR POST.

III.  COOK/MESS AREAS:  A detail will set up the tables for food prep and eating.

IV: CLEAN UP: DETAILS WILL CLEAN BY REVERSING ROLES.  ALL EQUIPMENTS and UTENSILS USED WILL BE CLEANED, WASHED AND ORGANIZED AT CAP STATION KINGSVILLE.

DISMISS

Coastal Bend Cadets Posts Colors at Kingsville Airfair

Kingsville, Texas- Cadets from the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron posted the colors at the 2nd Annual Kleberg Co. Airport Air Show on Saturday 27 August 2011 starting off that day’s activities. The Color Guard was lead by C/SSgt Robert Alcantara, who carried the US Flag Colors.

This was the second year the unit fielded the colors that the airport having done so in its inaugural year. Presenting the colors is when the US and Civil Air Patrol flags are presented at the opening of an event, such as a football game or, in this case, a mini-airshow.

The presenting of the colors is usually followed by the playing of the Star Spangled Banner and/or the Pledge of Allegiance and requires special protocol. Protocol refers to special actions one takes out of respect or tradition.

This was Cadet Alcantara’s first command of the Unit Color Guard since taking command of the detail from C/SSgt Savahanna Jimenez who graduated to the HM King High School. C/A1C Sarah Del Valle, of Rivera, carried the CAP Colors. Cadets Ricardo Gonzalez and Tristan Wolfe served as guards carrying the unit’s new M-14 Drill Rifles. Adding an additional element to the occasion, C/A1C Jon Stillwagon marched in as “the lone airman” representing the determination of service to Community, State and Nation.

This was the second airfair hosted by Kleberg Co. Airport.  Free hot dogs and other confections were offered by the Patriot Riders, a motorcycle club consisting of veterans and their supporters.  The Lions Club and Critters, a local pet emporium, was also on hand with some creatures for amusement.

This year featured a "AIR PLANE BOX DERBY RACE" for youngsters that allowed folks to race in specially designed and decorated refrigerator boxes.

26 July 2011-Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron Meeting Agenda

1500L hrs- Opening Ceremony

1515L hrs- Safety Meeting over Cooking and Fire Safety

1545L hrs- Cadets will be broken into three groups

1) One Group will Set up a CAMP, COOK AREA and Tents

2) One will begin preparations on the COOKING CLASS

3) The 2011-2012 Color Guard will be assigned, will be made mostly of Memorial Middle School Cadets as well as some non- MMS Cadets. 6 cadets will be selected for the team.

Cadet Drill Routines-21 June 2011

Cadets from the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron were working on Drill routines... please, if you have Facebook, take time to vote for one of these two routines and provide cometary.

Cadet Spencer's Rifles:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150280200105476&comments

Cadet Jimenez's Rifles:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150280201325476&comments

June- July 2011- Calendar and Activities for Coastal Bend Cadets Squadron

June 2011
21 June 2011- Regular Meeting at CAP STATION KINSGVILLE at Memorial Middle School, Uniform of the Day is BDUs, activities will involve outdoor activities and cleaning and organizing the main meeting room after the custodians waxed the floor.

28 June 2011- No meeting, MAJOR CARRALES will be in Dallas, Texas on a school WORKSHOP

JULY 2011
4 July 2011- Possible ACTIVITY in support of US Independence Day (check back for details) Cadets are allowed to support 4th of July activities in uniform us practical and in line with CAP Regulation.

5 July 2011- No REGULAR MEETING in Support of INDEPENDENCE DAY

12 July 2011- Regular Meeting at CAP STATION KINSGVILLE at Memorial Middle School, Uniform of the Day is BDUs. Activities and Agenda to be announced.

19 July 2011- Regular Meeting at CAP STATION KINSGVILLE at Memorial Middle School, Uniform of the Day is BDUs, Activities and Agenda to be announced.

26 July 2011- Regular Meeting at CAP STATION KINSGVILLE at Memorial Middle School, Uniform of the Day is BDUs, Activities and Agenda to be announced.

COASTAL BEND CADET SQUADRON MEMBERS TO TRAVEL TO BROWNSVILLE

SOUTH TEXAS- To promote cadet fraternity and amity among the cadets of the newly formed Group VII/Texas Wing a day trip has been organized to take several cadets to visit a meeting of the Brownsville Composite Squadron on 14 June 2011. 

12 Cadets can go and the van is available.  Cadets will meet at 1500L hrs (regular meeting time) and the Kingsville meeting will be only 1 hrs.

Cadets who attend trip will leave at 1600 hrs, 10 dollars will be needed and each cadet will provide three of those dollars for gas, the rest is for dinner.  Since the meeting will end in Brownsville at 2100 hrs, return is expected to be late during the 2300 hour depending on how long it takes to drop off cadets.

CAP UNIFORM is MANDATORY.   

"This continues out unit's policy of working with the cadets of other units," said Major Joe Ely Carrales, Coastal Bend Cadet Commander, "we have been working closely with out Sister Squadron in Corpus Christi and now will meet and better acquaint ourselves with the cadets of Brownsville."


The move mirrors and initial trip to Brownsville undertaken in 2005 where Major Joe Ely Carrales, Major Fidel Alvarado and then Capt. Sandy Phelps made a "fact finding" trip to examine Squadron Operations for the rebuilding of the then struggling Corpus Christi Composite Squadron.  It was during that trip that the most basic ideas for a flight of Cadets in Kingsville was discussed.

________________________________________________
Cadets were to provide Major Carrales with proof of intent to attend.
1) C/A1C A. Ziyad, CAP
2) C/SrA J. Cardec, CAP
3) C/AB M. Cardec, CAP
4) C/A1C J. Stillwagon, CAP
5) C/1st Lt M Spencer, CAP
6)  C/SSgt S. Jimenez, CAP
7)  C/AB T. Wolfe, CAP
8)  C/A1C E. Mejia, CAP
9) C/A1C S. Del Valle, CAP
10) C/Amn R. Gonzalez, CAP



Maj J. Carrales-Driver

GROUP VII- SATFF MEETING CALLED AT CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS-Lt Col Sean Crandall, Commander-Group VII, has called a meeting of Squadron Commanders, Staff and selected Cadets for Corpus Christi, Texas.  Initially set to be earlier but o make it a little easier for transportation, the meeting start time has been moved to10am.  The location of the meeting will be at the Corpus Christi Terminal building in the Green Room. We will start once everyone arrives.

TO ALL GROUP VII MEMBERS:

Welcome to the New Group VII of the Texas Wing Civil Air Patrol!  We will be having our first staff meeting in person with all the Squadron Commanders and your unit’s staff on June 11, 2011 in Corpus Christi, Texas.  The meeting will be from 8am-11:45am, on Saturday. The staff meeting will be to establish our goals for the newly formed group and assist units with any needs which you may have.  I wanted to give you some time to get this on your calendars. Each Squadron Commander please have your Cadet Advisor Council (CAC) representative with you at the meeting, along with any other cadets who wish to attend.  Please respond in an email back to me that you will be attending and how many you will be bringing.  If you have any concerns which you would like to take care of at the meeting, please include them in your email.  I’m working on getting the group staff together and will be contacting some of you shortly.  Lt. Col. Barfoot is working on a location for our meeting and I will send out an email once we have the location. 

Thank you,

Sean Crandall, Lt. Col., CAP

Commander, Group VII

Cadet Drill Routines-7 June 2011

Kingsville, Texas- Cadets continued CAMP activities but did have time to start writing some CADET DRILL ROUTINES which we might unleash onto some unsuspecting crowd at a future parade.

There were two drill routines...

If you have FACEBOOK, please go to the videos and critique and vote for the one you like best...

Drill Routine 1: Written by Cadet J. Jimenez
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150266836480476&comments 

 Drill Routine 2: Written by Cadet M. Spencer
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150266837990476&comments 

They still need lots of work, but please help with constructive criticism.

Meeting Agenda 7 June 2011

"The most important thing a person can bring to the unit is a level of self-sufficiency coupled with the idea that you have to work as a team to get things done.  The strength of the unit comes from having strong members."   -Major Joe Ely Carrales, CAP

1500L hrs: Opening Ceremony with Colors Guard

1510L hrs: Review of CAMPOUT and upcoming activities

1) Group VII staff meeting in Corpus Christi, Texas.  Major Carrales, 1st Lt Hoelscher, C/1st Lt Spencer, C/SSgt Jimenez and C/A1C Stillwagon requested to attend.  Numerous issues will be covered including new Command Structure of Group VII and Cadet Advistory Council.  Major Carrales will pick up cadets who will wear blues at their homes starting at 0655L hrs.  Cadets will need money for one meal, lunch.  Must be on the road for Corpus Christi no later than 0715L hrs.  Expected return 1400L hrs.

My child, ___________________________________________, has my permission to attend the Group VII Staff Meeting.    _____________________________________________(signature)

2) Discuss trip to Brownsville Composite Squadron Meeting.  Will take place 14 June 2011.  12 Cadets can go if the van is available.  Cadets will meet at 1500L hrs (regular meeting time) Kingsville meeting will be only 1 hrs.  Cadets who attend trip will leave at 1600 hrs, 10 dollars will be needed and each cadet will provide three of those dollars for gas, the rest is for dinner.  Since the meeting will end in Brownsville at 2100 hrs, return is expected to be late during the 2300 hour depending on how long it takes to drop off cadets.  CAP UNIFORM is MANDATORY.

My child, ___________________________________________, has my permission to attend the BROWNSVILLE CADET SQUADRON Meeting in BROWNSVILLE.    _____________________________________________(signature)

1530L hrs- Create phone list.

1540L hrs: CAMP OUT practice.  Cadets will harvest six more camp poles from the treeline and set up two tarps, tables and cook areas.  One detail will assemble the guidon tower.

1600L hrs:  Practice moving camp to closer to MMS building and short cooking activity.

1700L hrs: DISMISS

3-4 June 2011- CAMP OUT/O-FLIGHT WEEKEND at Bishop Municipal Airport

Bishop, Texas- Cadets and CAP Officers are currently planning a Camp Out/O-Flight weekend for 3-4 June 2011 at Bishop Municipal Airport.  Cadet Spencer and Major Carrales will begin moving materials to the site at around noon.

CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES and WEATHER

Additionally, I want this to be a "prototype" for other summer "camp out" activities  testing  such things such as 1) expense (how much food, supplies, money et al will be needed for future events) 2) the interested of the cadets and 3) if these activities are even possible  (things like behavior, attention and the like)

Since camping experience is likely limited, much effort will be made on teaching several key concepts.

Setting Up a Camp Site (tents)
Setting up a "cook area" (setting up a tarp)
CAMP COOKING (from as much a "scratch" position as is practical)
activities that build on the knots lessons

An ELT SEARCH will be organized to introduce/reinforce the skill.

O-Flights, flown in pairs, take will  about 2 hours each.  Bringing 3 cadets each will account for at a minimum 6 hours of flying.  With two pilots, we can "prep" the next group of cadets and fly continually.  I would recommend starting as early as possible. Two cadets can fly on Friday.

Cadets in Attendance:
 

SWR-TX-026 Corpus Christi Comp Squadron

C/Amn N. Ritter
C/SrA M. Ortiz
C/Amn E. Phelps

SWR-TX-454 Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron

C/1st Lt M. Spencer
C/SSgt S. Jimenez
C/Amn S. Del Valle
C/Amn R. Gonzalez







Proposed Schedule:

Friday, 3 June 2011
1700L hrs- Cadet Arrive at Bishop Municipal (set up cook area and Community area) and personal tents with facilities set up with a wide separation of Male and Female areas.  Flying Cadets can be prepped and take to the sky as soon as possible.

1800L hrs- Begin cooking dinner (ground meat, assorted bell pepper, onions, mushrooms, potatoes, carrots (if desired) and other items rolled into a ball and cooked over open fire in heavy duty foil.  My cadets will practice this this and next week.) Fires will be built in accordance with burn ban regulations.  A senior member will watch the fire until it is prepared for cooking.

Cadets will develop a Drill routine, purpose 1) Apply normal drill in a manner other than the usual, 2) have such a routine for future parades and exhibition.  The Drill is Cadet written with Senior Member guidance and 3) use time to build team work. (sun set will end this activity)

1900L- Possible Athletic activity such as foot ball or the like.

2100L hrs- Night time ELT search with paperwork

2200L hrs-  Lights Out


"FIRE WATCH" (Adult on Duty) UNTIL MORNING

0545 hrs- Revelle

0600L hrs- FIRST CALL Morning COOK CREW PREPARES COOK FIRE/STOVE

0630L hrs- Breakfast (BACON, EGGS et al)

0730L hrs- Assembly presentation of the Colors

0800L hrs- On deck for 1st O-Flights

1000L hrs- On deck 2nd O-Flights

1115L hrs- Begin preparing lunch (CAMP PIZZA)

1200L hrs- On Deck for  3rd O-Flights

1400L hours- Have CAMP STRUCK, Strike colors and depart once area is policed and passes inspection

Meals can be adjusted for religion, vegan or vegitarian diet.  Other day time activities will be >needed.  Capt Ward may have a work detail activitiy to erect a flag pole.

The Dawn of Group VII- Texas Wing

Texas Wing- The Texas Wing announced Thursday, 31 March 2011, the creation of two new Groups. Col Brooks Cima, Texas Wing Commander, cites the move is to relieve the "administrative burden on our Group Commanders."  This effects both the Corpus Christi Composite Squadron as well as the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron which which previously bad been organized as part of Group V.

"The Corpus Christi Comp Squadron had been a member of Group V since early this decade," said Major Joe Ely Carrales, CAP, "prior to that we were organized under the old Group 3/Texas Wing."

The Texas Wing had adopted a 5 Group plan during the latter part of the Administration of Col Frank Eldridge.  This had resulted in the loss of several Groups and creation of several geographically large, albeit well commanded areas.

"Group V was actually, in a very real sense, larger that some Wings," continued Major Carrales.

Group VII will be commanded by notable Brownsville Composite Squadron Commander Lt Col. Sean Crandall and centered in the Rio Grande Valley.  Group V will continue to be be commanded by Lt Col Eddy Billman of San Antonio.

The Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron offers it support and the best of wishes for a successful Command to Lt Col Crandall and looks forward to working with Rio Grande Valley units and Victoria. Major Jay Workman will be the new Group VI Commander.

Units of Group VII/Texas Wing

SWR-TX-070
Group VII HQ
Brownsville

SWR-TX-026
Corpus Christi CS
Ingleside/Corpus Christi

SWR-TX-091
Brownsville CS
Brownsville

SWR-TX- 241
Wild Horse Desert CS
McAllen

SWR-TX-386
Victoria CS
Victoria

SWR-TX-452
Mid Valley SS
Harlingen

SWR-TX-454
Coastal Bend Cadet
Premont

LETTER FROM COL B. CIMA, CAP

Texas Wing Members,

In order to relieve the administrative burden on our Group Commanders, we have come up with a plan to reorganize the current Groups and create two new groups. This reduction in units puts the span of control into a more reasonable range and reduces (in many cases) the distance for members to travel to Group-wide events. After these initial changes settle out there may be minor \"tweaking\" to accomplish the first reason for this change - to make performing missions and doing training easier for our members.

The hallmark of my command is the statement \"One Wing - One Team\". I urge you to assist your Group Commander and give them your complete support but think of Group boundaries simply as administrative lines.  Train at locations that are the most geographically convenient and support weaker units that can benefit from your strengths.  These changes will make Texas Wing stronger.

Congratulations to Major Jay Workman, the new Group VI Commander and Lt Col Sean Crandall, the new Group VII Commander.

This link to the new Groups will take you to a .pdf file that puts squadrons into their new command structures. A map is under construction that will make the divisions by county.

Regards,
Brooks


BROOKS CIMA, Col, CAP
Texas Wing Commander
brookscima@gmail.com

Staff Meeting held at PIZZA PARLOR

Kingsville, Texas- All Squadron Cadets were invited to attend the first meeting of SUMMER 2011 on Tuesday, 31 May 2011 at the Pizza Parlor in Kingsville, Texas.  However, due to an error on a calendar issued earlier this month attendance was small.  Instead, a staff meeting was held since the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron Command and Cadet NCO Corps was present. The agenda discussed the up coming prototype CAMP OUT and O-FLIGHT Activities for the summer.  It was an opportunity to conduct an Awards Ceremony for all the promotions to NCO grade.

New and first ever Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron NCO Corps.  Next year's training cycle will see the inclusion of these NCOs as Flight Sergeants.  Pictured here are C/SSgt Juan Cardec, C/SSgt Juan Vela, Jr, C/SSgt Savahanna Jimenez and C/SSgt Robert Alcantara. 

Promotions included Cadets Juan Vela, Jr, Robert Alcantara and Juan Cardec who were promoted to C/SSgt and the presentation of ENCAMPMENT SCHOLARSHIP to First Sergeant S/SSgt Savahanna Jimenez.  Cadet Jimenez will receive the scholarship once she applies to an encampment.

Hurricane Season, which starts on 1 June 2011, was discussed along with the need for volunteers to support such activity if necessary.  Cadets will have to “self-train” in Federal Emergency Management Classes on line.  No cadet can deploy without all those courses which include...

IC-100 CLASS and TEST: you need an e-mail address and your Social Security Number

http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS100b.asp

IC-200 CLASS and TEST: you need an e-mail address and your Social Security Number

http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS200b.asp

IC-700 CLASS and TEST: you need an e-mail address and your Social Security Number

http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is700a.asp

JUNE CALENDAR

3-4 JUNE 2011- CAMP OUT at BISHOP MUNICIPAL AIRPORT

7 JUNE 2011- Regular Meeting at Memorial Middle School

14 JUNE 2011- Regular Meeting at Memorial Middle School

21 JUNE 2011- Regular Meeting at Memorial Middle School

28 JUNE 2011- Meeting Canceled due to Major Carrales being out of town on School Business.

Cadets really COOK

Kingsville, Texas- Cadets from the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron recently had an opportunity to practice some outdoor cooking in preparation for Summer Camping activities.  While they intially intented to prepare a slate of dishes, the unit focused on CAMP PIZZA.

"It seems wierd," said one on looker, "the idea of cooking a pizza on the bar-be-que pit is just strange."

Never-the-less, cadets had a chance to make the confection out door with their never mini-pits which were acquired this week and assembled in the MMS gym.

Cadets Cardec, Alcantara, Ziyad and Del Valle waiting for their turn to cook the pizzas.

Cadets Stillwagon, the Brothers Cardec and Ziyad making their pizzas.

Time to devour the pizzas

Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron make Memorial Middle School Yearbook

Kingsville, Texas- The Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron received a kudos this past week, the last week of school, by making a appearance in the Memorial Middle School Annual.

This is the second year that Civil Air Patrol was documented in the yearbook.

"We try to bring options to the student body," said Major J. E. Carrales, "we are honored to be in the process of making memories."

Last year's Annual too say a section devoted to Civil Air Patrol, but that was via the Brahma Flight of the Corpus Christi Comp Squadron.  The new unit, garrisoned at Memorial Middle School, was charted in October 2010 and this marks the first time the cadet unit was so honored.

The main Civil Air Patrol section of the Memorial Middle School Annual, although cadets and cadet activites were documented throughout. 

Many thanks to Mrs Angela Smith who, with her student staff, produced an outstanding product.

Memorial Day Color Guard Presentation

Kingsville, Texas- The Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron Color Guard presented the colors at the Kleberg Co. War Memorial the ground of the Kleberg County Courthouse in recognition of Memorial Day 2011.

Mr. Eddie Moreno of the VFW visited the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron to discuss possible activities for Memorial Day in Kingville which is Monday, 30 May 2011.  He has requested the unit's presence at a ceremony to be held at the Kleberg County War Memorial.  The unit accepted the challenge.

The activity is set to began at 0900L hrs at the War Memorial.  Cadets are to arrived early, at 0830L hrs, to examine the equipment and practice the tasking.   Of special note, the cadets used the new M14 replica drill rifles for the first time.

Cadet Vela and Spencer practice with the new Drill rifles on the ground of the Kleberg County Courthouse.

CADETS ATTENDING for the COLOR GUARD

1)  C/SSgt Savahanna Jimenez, CAP (US COLORS)
2) C/1st Lt Matthew Spencer, CAP (US RIFLE GUARD)
3) C/SrA Juan Cardec, CAP (CAP COLORS)
4) C/SrA Juan Vela, Jr. CAP (CAP RIFLE GUARD)

GUIDON
5) C/Amn S. Del Valle, CAP

Cadets Spencer, Jimenez, Cardec, Vela and Del Valle presented the colors at the Kleberg Count War Memorial on the grounds of Kleberg Co. Courthouse.

Several speakers were on hand for the 2011 Memorial Day Observance in Kingsville, Texas.

The ceremony is one of two ceremonies held in Kingsville, Texas to honor the fallen.  Special thanks to Mr. Eddie Moreno for including the unit in the ceremony.

Cadet Savahanna Jimenez was able to say a few words on KIII-TV...
http://www.kiiitv.com/story/14827432/kingsville-memorial-day-tribute

26 May 2011- Regular Meeting Agenda

Thought of the Day:
"In everything we do, there has to be a focus on safety.  We are here to provide opportunities to the cadets and to provide a certain level of fun and a change from the regular...to injure, hurt or otherwise harm people."                                    -Major Joe Ely Carrales, CAP   -March 2007


1605L hrs- Opening Ceremonies, Pledge, Cadet Oath and Moment of Silence

1615L hrs- Brief Guest Speaker: Mr. E. Moreno of the local VFW on the ceremony at Memorial Day, next Monday.  We my field a Color Element to represent the unit.  Mr. Moreno will speak about what would be expected.

1615L hrs- Unit Up coming activities

1)Summer Schedule needs to be made with a summary of Summer Activities.  A list of activities will be passed out.

2) Memorial Day activities.  All members of the Civil Air Patrol are encouraged to show their support for the Fallen by wearing their uniforms to Worship Services this Sunday, 29 May 2011.  A ceremony will be held on 30 May 2011, Memorial Day proper, details will be posted at this blog.

3) Command Training CAMP OUT: Currently in planning stage but set for  3-4 June 2011 at Bishop Municipal Airport.  Activity is limited to a small number of cadets selected by the Squadron Commander/Deputy Commander for Cadets.  Other camp outs will be planned for the summer each to accomodate larger numbers.   Cadets should have a tent or other shelter, to be discussed today.

4) 7 June 2011- First Official Meeting of the Summer, to be held at Pizza Parlor at 1500L hrs.  Uniform of the day will be Blues for all who have them.  Bring at least 8 dollars for meal.

 1645L hrs- Reinforement of Fire Safety Briefing/ CAMP COOKING CLASS

Portable Bar-be-que pits will be assembled (if not already done) and two fires will be set in these secure pits.  Fire wood will need to be collected.

Cadets will divide into three groups with each group focusing on one cooking item.  Major Carrales will demonstrate the item and cadets will make them.

This activity should take the remaining meeting time.  Cadets may practice their Drill Routine while food cooks.  Cadets will clean the portable bar-be-que pits prior to leaving.

1750L hrs- Unit Up coming activities

24 May 2011- Regular Meeting Agenda

"Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence and Respect are the core values of the Civil Air Patrol...in as much, you have to do what you say you will do for the good of your unit to the best of your abilities in a way that shows you know you're brother and sister CAP members that have worth.  If you can't do what you say you will...then you need to acknowledge that and let people know what can and cannot be done. People will count on you...letting them down causes problems."  Major Carrales  2011
1605L hrs- Opening Ceremonies, Pledge, Cadet Oath and Moment of Silence

1615L hrs- Unit Up coming activities

1) Memorial Middle School Awards assembly at MMS on Wednesday 25 May 25 2011 in the MMS cafeteria.  Start time is 6:00 p.m.(1800L hrs)  Color Guard members will be chosen, with an alternate who will hold the Guidon if not used, and will practice today in the cafeteria.  This will be a POSTING of COLORS.

COASTAL BEND CADET SQUADRON PARTICIPANTS

1) C/A1C Stillwagon, CAP (US FLAG)
2) C/SrA R. Alcantara, CAP (CAP FLAG)
3) C/SrA J. Vela, CAP(US FLAG-RIFLE)
4) C/SrA J. Cardec, CAP (CAP FLAG- RIFLE)

Alternate (Guidon)
C/Amn R. Gonzalez
2) Thursday, 26 May 2011- Is another outdoor day, students are asked to bring $3 on Monday to pitch in for cooking supplies and food for the the cooking activity to be held.  The money will be used to buy ground meat and supplies for CAMP PIZZA and other camp food.  We can save money at CAMP OUTS if we buy and cook our own food.

3) Summer Schedule needs to be made with a summary of Summer Activities.  Plan awards Dinner at Pizza Parlor for the Summer.

1630L hrs- Safety Briefing: Fire: Our Friend and Enemy: To properly participate in any cooking that taks place.  We must understand fire, how one is built and how dangerous it can be.  Also, a look at how a house can be made more safe from fires.

1700 L hrs- Drill Team and Color Guard Practices- Continue working with new cadets and work on Drill Routine.  Ending with a game of KNOCKOUT!!!

CAMP OUT ACTIVITY to BE HELD on 4 JUNE 2011

South Texas- An  initial campout event will be held from Friday, 3 June to Saturday 4 June 2011 at the Bishop Municipal Airport north of Bishop, Texas.  This marks the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron's first foray into camping in over a year.  Cadets from the Corpus Christi Composite Squadron has camped out earlier this month for O-Flights at the same location.

Only two or three cadets from each unit will be chosen to attend this overnight activity.  Female sponsorship is to be provided to insure the CAP CADET PROTECTION policies are enforced. Squadron Activities for the end of May 2011 will focus on issues related to this event.  Also, those cadets who are selected to attend will be required to have a safety class before and some pre-O-Flight instruction.

From Capt M. Ward, CC-CAP Operations

CCCS SENIOR CADET LEADERS:

A Camp-Out / O-Flight / Cadet Training extravaganza and Marshmallow Burn will be held Friday/Saturday 3-4 June at Bishop Municipal Airport.

Due to the nature of the training, this event is limited to Adult Leaders and 2 - 3 of
your top cadets who are in leadership positions.

O-Flights will be made pending O-Pilot availability.

Please let me know if any CCCS cadets who are leaders wish to participate.

Thanks
Mike Ward
Operations Officer

COASTAL BEND CADET SQUADRON PARTICIPANTS (TO BE SELECTED)

1) C/1st Lt. M. Spencer, CAP
2) C/SSgt S. Jimenez, CAP
3) C/Amn S. Del Valle, CAP
4) C/Amn R. Gonzalez, CAP

More Information to come...

O-FLIGHT SCHEDULING PROCEDURES from CC-CAP OPERATIONS

CADET LEADERS:

PLEASE READ O-FLIGHT SCHEDULING PROCEDURES ATTACHED.
PLEASE PRINT AND KEEP A HARD COPY FOR REFERENCE.
DISTRIBUTE AS YOU SEE FIT.

O-FLIGHTS WILL RESUME 30 MAY, 2011 ON MONDAY & WEDNESDAY.
THANKS,
MIKE WARD
OPERATIONS OFFICER
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CORPUS CHRISTI COMPOSITE SQUADRON

COASTAL BEND CADET SQUADRON

O FLIGHT SCHEDULING PROCEDURES

The longer daylight hours of summertime allow for O-Flights after school or work for eligible Cadets.

Currently, O-Flights are being conducted on Mondays and Wednesdays at 1630 to approximately 2000. During this time, two Cadets can participate in O-Flights each O-Flight day. Other weekdays might be scheduled if O-Pilots are available.

Typically, a briefing is conducted for about 30 minutes follwed by a preflight inspection of the aircraft. The sortie is generally from RBO to ALI, where the Cadets switch seats, then return to RBO. Total flight time for each cadet is approximately .7  to .8 hours.

Please follow the procedures outlined below to schedule O-Flights:

1. Identify the Cadets who wish to participate in O-Flights.
2. Determine the order in which pairs of cadets will participate.Example: Cadet Rickenbacker and Cadet Earhart 1^st in que for O-Flight  Cadet Lindberg and Cadet Boyington    2^nd in que for O-Flight.

Schedules need to look forward for a minimum 30 day period. Cadets may be scheduled for successive flights in their turn.

3. Cadet Leaders plan for transportation of participating Cadets to and from RBO. This is not the pilot’s responsibility.
4. Cadet Leaders ensure each O-Flight Cadet possesses a copy of the O-Flight record portion of their CAPF 66, which must be presented to the O-Pilot prior to the sortie.
5. Cadet Leaders verify each Cadet possesses a print copy of CAPP 52-7 O-Flight syllabus.
6. Cadet Leaders conduct appropriate training suggested in the O-Flight syllabus prior to the sortie.
7. Select a date for the O-Flight, with two additional backup days.
8. Cadet leaders verify paperwork is in order for each cadet.
9. Forward the info from steps 1- 7 to Mike Ward mhward3@hotmail.com
10. One week prior to scheduled O-Flight, verify commitment of Cadets who will participate and notify Mike Ward via email above. If one or both Cadets cancel, please fill the empty slot(s) so the O-Flight day will not be wasted. Lack of verification may result in cancellation of sortie. Please be considerate of your volunteer O-Pilots’ time.

Every effort will be made to accommodate the schedules submitted by Cadet Leaders. Schedule approval is at the discretion of  the Operations Officer.

O-Pilots are listed below:

Baldwin, Lorenzo 372914,  Barfoot, Johnnie 428931,  Boyd, Adam 346872,   Hopkins, Josh 453648, Lunceford, Jerry 297963,   Manning, Robert 354390,   Velazquez, Rene 434848,  Ward, Michael 446824

Historically, pilots with the most flexible schedules to accommodate O-Flights on weekday afternoons are Hopkins, Lunceford, and Ward.

Corpus Christi Comp Squadron and Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron Support BEACH to BAY

Corpus Christi, Texas- Cadets and Senior Members from two South Texas Civil Air Patrol units proudly assisted with the 36th Annual running of the Beach-to-Bay relay Marathon in Corpus Christi, Texas on 21 May 2011.  The relay is the largest such relay in the United States of America and attracts participants from all over the world.

Cadets provide three main services at this event, finish line assistance, support of the awards area and the presentation of the Colors for the start of the awards ceremony.  CAP participation in the event, this year, was coordinated by Major Joe Ely Carrales, Commander of the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron, and SM Kurt Ryder, Deputy Commander for Cadets of the Corpus Christi Comp Squadron.  Lt Col John Barfoot participated in the the race running a 4.69 mile stretch in 39 minutes.

When questioned about the effort Lt Col Barfoot simply replied, "...felt great."



The effort to get CAP personnel in position for the event is a long one requiring the CAP VAN be positioned in Bishop or Kingsville, Texas well prior to the event.  The CAP has been involved with the event going back to the year 2000 and solidly since 2007.

Transportation of Cadets from Kingsville to Corpus Christi, Texas and marshaling this year presented new challenges since the location of the finish line was moved from its traditional start at Cole Park to McCaughan Park, which will be its location in the future.

Cadets remained hydrated and in good spirits despite the sun and sea gulls.

"It was different this year," began Major J.E. Carrales, "however it was good to see and hear the local band Flashback as well as do an outstanding job for the event."

Major Jerry Lunceford and SM Kurt Ryder helped organize the finish line.  On a peculiar note, Major Lunceford is holding (unseen) a box containing a engagement ring.  The fellow obscured by Cadet Ritter's head was setting up a proposal to his long time girlfriend who was running in the race.   

Cadets at work assisting runners at the finish line.  Some runners may be in distress and need to be taken to the Medical tent or to a tent where they can get a massage if they cramp.

Early on the cadets established a perimeter, to insure that the Cadet Colors Element would have an unobstructed area in which to present the colors.

Later on, the challenge became holding back a crowd of an estimated 10,000 people just prior to the awards assembly.  I would like to thank the participants who respected the line and allowed for a smooth activity.

C/SSgt Savahanna Jimenez's first official activity as the Unit's First Sergeant.

Cadets Stillwagon and Spencer "represent" 

Additional Digital Camera imagery...

Major Joe Ely Carrales and C/1st Lt Spencer

Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron First Sergeant S. Lozano and Cadet Commander C/1st Lt Spencer

C/SrA Alcantara guarding the awards area

C/Amn A. Canales informally holds the Guidon as the event winds down

Semper Vigilans...C/Amn S. Del Valle takes a corner and holds the line

The Finish Line crew maintains order and decorum

C/SrA A. Ryder. Corpus Christi Comp Squadron Cadet Public Affairs Officer

C/1st Lt Matthew Spencer, Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron Cadet Commander

MEMORIAL CAP CADET HONORED

Memorial Middle School- Cadet Savahannah J. Jimenez of the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron was appointed the rank of First Sergeant at Memorial Middle School on 19 May 2011 after completing training as a Civil Air Patrol airman.

Cadet Jimenez first joined the Civil Air Patrol on 08 Sept 2009 as a member of the Corpus Christi Composite Squadron and was one of the Charter Members of the Coastal Bend which began autonomous operation in Kingsville in October 2010. She is trained in General Emergency Services and, thus eligible for deployment during Civil Air Patrol Hurricane deployments should then need arise this summer.

Cadet Jimenez served as the assistant color guard commander for the unit and took full responsibility for the color guard during January of this year. Jimenez led the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron color guard during several high profile events including the H.M. King Homecoming Parade, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and the 17 April 2011 outing of the Corpus Christi Hooks baseball club at What-A-Burger Field in Corpus Christi, Texas.

In custom with her appointment, she is authorized to wear diamond shaped lozenges above her grade chevrons to indicate her rank.

Cadet Jimenez (center) receives her diamonds from Major Joe Ely Carrales, CAP, Squadron Commander,  and Mr Joe Mireles, Principal of Memorial Middle School.

19 May 2011- Meeting Canceled

The meeting for 19 May 2011 has been canceled as per the calendar.  Major Carrales will be attending a Banquet for Kingsville ISD teachers.  Meeting will resume next Tuesday.

Cadet are to continue turning in their BEACH-TO-BAY permission slips.

O-Flights: 18 May 2011 Kudos to Cadets Stillwagon and Gonzalez on their first CAP FLIGHT!!!

 Robstown, Texas- Cadet O-Flights were scheduled and flown on 18 May 2011 under the stewardship of Major Jerry Lunceford, CAP.  The cadets were flown at Nueces Co. Airport (KRBO) amid excellent conditions. Major Jerry Lunceford flew C/A1C Jon Stillwagon and C/Amn Ricardo Gonzalez.

Their path included a tour of South Texas and a partial flyover of Kingsville, Texas.


Additionally, Cadet Stillwagon was promoted to the rank of Cadet Airman 1st Class...congratulation are in order.

Amid a somewhat "layered" sky, Cadets Stillwagon and Gonzalez entered.  I am going to start taking photos of the skies before each of these flights.  It would seem each round of O-Flights has a very customized background.

Major J. Lunceford describes the "trim" on the elevator while examining a COASTAL BEND CADET SQUADRON PATCH.

Cadets Stillwagon and Gonzalez help determine the route they will travel.

C/A1C Jon Stillwagon of Kingsville, Texas sits in the cockpit of "CHARLIE PAPA"

C/Amn Ricardo Gonzalez of Kingsville, Texas started in the back seat and switched out.

All is in readiness...time to FLY!!!

Additional Photos from digital camera... Cadet Stillwagon is promoted to Cadet Airman First Class Cadet Stillwagon in the front seat of "CHARLIE PAPA"

36TH ANNUAL BEACH TO BAY RELAY INFORMATION POST

This will be where all information on the role of the Corpus Christi Comp Sqadron and Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron involvement in the Beach-to-Bay Relay will be posted.

Almanac Information:

Beach to Bay Relay- Cadets will support the activity with passive security and other logistical support. Assignment will be given out prior. Some will look after trophies, others will work the FINISH LINE and some selected ones may run the marathon.

Time and Date: 21 May 2011
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas  Slated at present for McCaughan Park on the Bay Front. 
UOD: BDUs, pistol belt and canteen.
Vehicle Status: VAN RESERVED on CAPERS for Transport of Cadets from Kingsville, Texas to Corpus Christi, Texas.

McCaughan Park is located next to the parking lot where the BUC DAYs Parade ended near the Methodist Church that has the large statue of Jesus

This is where the finish line and awards area will be.  More info to come.

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION:

A VAN TRANSFER WILL HAVE TO TAKE PLACE ON the WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE ACTIVITY,
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Positions on  the CAP VAN (Highlighted Indicates Returned Permissions Slip and Committment)
1) C/A1C A. Ziyad, CAP
2) C/ A1C K. Scudder, CAP
3) C/Amn A. Canales, CAP
4) C/Amn Sarah Del Valle, CAP
5) C/SrA R. Alcantara, CAP6) C/ SrA J. Cardec, CAP
7) C/Amn R. Gonzalez, CAP
8) C/1st Lt M. Spencer, CAP (pending)
9) C/Amn J. Stillwagon, CAP
10) C/SSgt S. Jimenez, CAP
11) ***************
12) ***************
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Color Elements for Beach to Bay
US Flag- C/SSgt S. Jimenez
CAP Flag-C/SrA A. Ryder
US Rifle Guard-C/1st Lt M. Spencer
CAP Rifle Guard-C/SrA R. Alcantara
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BEACH TO BAY PERMISSION SLIP
TRAVEL ORDERS/INFORMATION SHEET           17 MAY 2011

Cadets from the COASTAL BEND CADET SQUADRON will travel to CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS on 21 May 2011 to assist in the 36th Annual Beach-to-Bay relay.  CADETS will travel in the squadron van limiting the number to some 12 cadets and equipment.  Your child ___________________________has been chosen to attend this sactivity.

ALL CADETS MUST BE IN FULL UNIFORM FOR BEACH-TO-BAY ACTIVITY.  THE UNIFORM OF THE DAY WILL BE BATTLE DRESS UTILITY UNIFORMS (BDU) all involved.  Cadets will provide passive security measures, assist in the set up of the finish line and assistance to the actual finish line.

CADETS will be in good behavior for said activity, any violation of their CORE VALUES may result in a demotion or even expulsion from the program.  I DO NOT ANTICIPATE any such activity and look forward to a fun activity.

Cadets are asked to bring money for a meal. We will also stop at a gas station to fuel up…I recommend that CADETS refrain from or seriously consider not buying snacks there for it is my opinion that that is a waste of money.

Kingsville cadets are to meet at Memorial Middle School (CAP STATION KINGSVILLE...in the back) at 0715L hrs (7:15 pm) Saturday 21 May 2011 for a 0730L hrs (7:30 am) departure for Corpus Christi.  We have been requested to be there at 0815L hrs (8:15 am) to assist with the set up. UNIFORM of the DAY WILL BE BDUs for all present citing the outdoor  nature of the activity.  Cadets may consider being sunscreen  We anticipate that we will return to Kingsville at around 1530L hrs. (3:30 pm) but please allow time for incidental.

CADETS may bring their cell phones, but no texting will be allowed during the activity.  CADETs will be encouraged to contact you as we leave town for home.

More information is available on line at…

http://corpuschristicap.blogspot.com/2011/05/36th-annual-beach-to-bay-relay.html

PLEASE DETACH THIS BOTTOM SECTION WITH AN AFFIXED SIGNATURE TO INSURE YOU CHILD HAD PERMISSION TO ATTEND THE EVENT.

I know that my child ______________________________________, is attending and had permission to attend the 2011 36^th Annual Beach-to-Bay Relay.

  ____________________________

   Signed by parent or guardian