MEETING REPORT- 5 APRIL 2012

THOUGHT of the DAY
"When people start to tear you down...and start to really made rags of the things you are doing always remember what Theodore Roosevelt said about the MAN in the ARENA.  It doesn't matter what 'haters' say about your works...what does matter is that you are in the "arena."  You are making the difference and they are just talking.  Remember that when  people try to make you feel bad about things you love."   -MAJOR JOE ELY CARRALES

MEETINGS ACTIVITIES

Cadets will reported to the CAP Building for a refresher on KNOTS.   In main focus was the 1) square knot, 2) sheetbend, 3) slip knot, 4) Clove hitch and 5) (for Bravo FLIGHT this week, the BOW LINE)  Most cadets were able to improve their knots and used them on their FLIGHT FIELD ACTIVITIES during break-out sessions.

The Flights will go into to breakout activities...

ALPHA FLIGHT:

Alpha Flight practiced setting up a tarp with table.  They accomplished this task within the required time.   Next week they will attempt to set up a much larger (3 times) tarp which will be used on CAMP activities.

Alpha Flight greatly improved their time this week in assembling the TARP, next week it is hoped that they can assemble the larger "Dining Fly" used on CAP Camp Outs.

BRAVO FLIGHT:

Bravo Flight continued their practice setting up the tower, this time adding additional sections to make it equal 22 ft.  This occasion several issues were discovered and a few new procedures were created.  The flight was given 15 additional minutes to comlete their tasking. 

In keeping with PROCEDURES designed to promote SAFETY, Bravo Flight Cadets pre-assemble the tower and prepare to raise it.  This is as much a team building exercise as a potential COMM exercise. 

The assembled 22 Ft tower. 

Additionally, the Unit was visited by GROUP VII CAC Chaiman C/SMSgt A. Ryder.  The Squadron lent the Corpus Christi Composite Squadron two drill rifles and harnesses for use in the upcoming Buc Day's Parade.  The items will be on extended loan until said unit can prepare assemble it's own matierals.

Both flights must take into account the following issues...
Command: Who is in charge?  Before the activity begins one leader must be in command.  Multiple leaders may create unnecessary confusion.


Personnel: Who is to do what?  When people are "just standing around," Not only does it look unprofessional, but it can lead to accidents.  Also, when people do not know what they are supposed to be doing it wastes time and resources.  Those people, when tasked, serve to make a LARGE JOB into a small one.

Planning: What do we need to do?  Run through what you plan to do as a unit.  Let people "ask their questions" before there are problems.  It is better to asked questions before the activity, than to be in the middle of it

ORM: How can we do what we need to accomplish safely?  Find out the things that can hurt you or damage property

Logistics: What things do we need to have to make this work?  What must to take with you to make the activity work correctly.