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