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           

Meeting Agenda- 17 May 2011

"The idea of organizational and individual excellence (a CAP CORE VALUE) is that we do our best at all times.  Things of this nature do not happen, overnight or with the waving of a wand.  For some, it takes time.  Some already have it as part of their upbringing...others will have to work at it.  We all, however, all be better off if we set high goals and reach for the stars."   -Major J. E. Carrales, CAP 2008

1605L hrs- Opening ceremony

1615L hrs- Calendar Items

O-FLIGHTS planned for tomorrow, based on pilot availability.  Cadets Stillwagon and Gonzalez are on the list.  If the flights are canceled, they will move to next week.  Cadets are to be ready in uniform for Wednesday.

1) 21 May 2011- A Saturday, Beach-To-Bay Relay in Corpus Christi, Texas, 12 Cadets needed for assistance to the Event Coordinators.  We will support that effort for this relay race providing personnel for various reasons.  A permission/information slip will be presented.  Cadets will meet at Memorial at 0715L hrs (7:15 am), we need to be onsight at 0815L hrs (8:15 am) for set up and support.  We should be back in Kingsville by 1530L hrs (3:30 pm). Detailed information available here...

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

Colorguard needs to be selected and practice today.

2) 24 May 2011- Color Guard for the MMS Awards Assembly at H.M. King High School.  Will need four cadets skilled in it.  Uniform of the day will be blues.

1645L hrs- COLOR GUARD Practice and Drill Team practices.  We will continue creating an armed drill routine for future use.

1715L hrs- CAP JEOPARDY GAME over MODULE on ROCKETS

DISMISAL will be based on need to dismiss for Band Concert.  SEMER VIGILANS!

O-Flights Cancelled for 16 May 2011, moved to Wednesday

O-Flights for Monday, 16 May 2011, have been postponed until Wednesday, 18 May 2011 due to a conflict with Capt M. Ward, pilot.

Cadets Gonzalez and Stillwagon will fly on Wednesday, weather pending.

12 May 2011- Meeting Agenda Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron

"How we value the things we have says a lots about what type of person we are.  For example, at one time I used to give certificates indicating cadet promotions, however, the cadets would leave them thrown.  I can only assume they did not value them...yet they cherished the Curry ribbon and their first stripe.  Why?  Why disregard the certificate?  After studying this for years I came up with an answer.  Some people have to have a tactile (physical) sign of achievement.  Same thing for things we are given.  Sometimes a person will not value a thing they do not 'own.'  I have given students folders and such and found them thrown in the hall about 6 min after the bell rand.  They did not pay for it, so they do not 'own it."  We don't give you grade in CAP, you earn it...it becomes yours."     -Major Joe Ely Carrales, CAP 2011

1605L hrs- Opening ceremony

1615L hrs- Calendar Items

1) Simulators postponed for the Summer.  Major Fidel Alvarado of the Corpus Christi Comp Squadron reports that the activity will have to be moved to June.

2) 21 May 2011- A Saturday, Beach-To-Bay Relay in Corpus Christi, Texas, 12 Cadets needed for assistance to the Event Coordinators.  We will support that effort for this relay race providing personnel for various reasons.

3) 24 May 2011- Color Guard for the MMS Awards Assembly at H.M. King High School.  Will need four cadets skilled in it.  Uniform of the day will be blues.

1630L hrs- Character development Lesson: Command Presense and Keeping a Professional Image.

1700L hrs- PT Testing:  May take place indoors pending weather.  Measured distances: 8 Laps around the MMS Hallway area is 1 mile and 14 Laps around the Rotunda (Band/Choir Hall) is also a mile.

1745L hrs- Dismiss after data entered.

10 May 2011- Regular meeting Agenda

"When one takes on membership in something, be it a team or a school or even a cadet program, they are a member of that organization at all times.  That means both in and out of uniform.  The CAP CORE VALUES of Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence and Respect don't 'shut off' just because the uniform comes off.  These are thing you are called on to add to your life.  You need to be a person of strength that serves for the best of things in life holding respect for what others do.  If a cadet cannot do this...they they are failing at being a CAP cadet.  The answer to that issue is to work at being those things and change those things that don't line up with them.  The choice is there."
                                  -Major J. E. Carrales, CAP 2004

1605L hrs- Opening Ceremonies: Led by highest ranking cadet present

1615L hrs- DRILL INSTRUCTION and PRACTICE.  Due to a meeting called by the Superintendent of School, Major Carrales will have to attend this meeting in the library.  Cadets will drill as flights during this period.  The School High Administration will be taking note of this.  It is very important that the two flights look professional for it will reflect on the program.  MAJOR CARRALES WILL HAVE THE RIFLES in the COMPUTER LAB. 

OBJECTIVE: Create a Drill Routine using rifle and facing movements for judgement by Major Carrales.

TIME FACTOR OF MEETING UNKNOWN

1700L hrs: TOWER will be set up under the command of Cadet Del Valle, TARP will be set up by all remaining cadets.

OBJECTIVE: BUILD A CAP FIELD MISSION BASE MADE UP of a 27 ft Tower, Tarp and table.  Strike the campsite when finished leaving no trace and organizing the materials in the building.

1800L hrs:  DISMISS

FLIGHT OF THE WEEK for MAY 2011 WEEK 3
APLHA: 0

BRAVO: 0