Nighthawk Squadron Newsletter-Civil Air Patrol

Nighthawk Squadron
Newsletter-Civil Air Patrol
December 2012
In This Issue
• Civil Air Patrol History
• Nighthawk Composite
Squadron Participates
with Fill the Boot
• Denton’s McNatt
supports Nighthawk
Squadron
• Promotions
• Texas Wing
Headquarters to Host
an Open House
• Parent Meeting Set
• Orientation Rides are
Successful in
December
• Nighthawk Squadron
Hosts its Annual
Awards Banquet
Volume 1, Number 4
Civil Air Patrol History
On December 8, I enjoyed listening to the early history as presented by our
Squadron Commander, Stephen Robertson. While I knew our history, to
hear Commander Roberson speak, I felt a rekindled pride in Civil Air Patrol
and our role in history.
Civil Air Patrol began on December 1, 1941 and it quickly became involved
in combat operations off the Atlantic and Gulf Coast. Within weeks of the
U. S. involvement in World War II, German submarines began sinking vital
ships within sight of Americans standing off the East Coast.
Because the military lacked the necessary ships and aircraft to respond and
the attacks were so numerous and successful, the entire early war effort was
threatened. At the insistence of the oil industry, the military decided to use
CAP’s civilian assistance as an experiment.
CAP was ultimately credited with sinking two German submarines,
attacking 57, and reporting 173 to the military. In addition, CAP found 325
survivors of submarine attacks. CAP also performed other vital missions
such as search and rescue, border patrol, forest fire patrol, target towing,
courier/cargo flights, and other essential tasks.
Since the end of World War II, CAP has become a valuable non-profit,
public service organization chartered by Congress. It is now an auxiliary of
the U. S. Air Force, charged with providing essential emergency,
operational and public services to communities and states. In addition CAP
performs services nationwide for the federal government and the military.
I am thankful that I am able to be a part of this great organization. As I
look to 2013, I think it is appropriate to ask what part can I play in
contributing to the mission of our squadron? As each of you begin to think
of your own resolutions for 2013, perhaps you can begin to set goals about
how you can also play a greater role within Nighthawk Composite
Squadron. Happy New Year.
Nighthawk Composite Squadron Participates with Fill
The Boot.
Cadet Weekly Meeting
Schedule Nighthawk
Composite Squadron
Week 1-PT-Wear
Squadron t-shirt and
Black shorts
Week 2-Emergency
Services Wear BDU’s
Week 3-Character
Development/Leadershi
p Wear BDU’s
Week 4- Aerospace
Education-Wear Blues
Week 5- Cadets’ Choice
night
Dates to Remember:
LESA-South
26-31 December
Drill Day
12 January 2013
SAREX
16-17 February 2013
Wing Conference
10-13 April 2013
Thank you to each cadet who volunteered on December 15 and 16.
Cadets spread out through Denton’s Golden Triangle Mall to collect
money to help in offsetting expenses for the squadron. In addition, it
is also a great opportunity for cadets to publicize Nighthawk
Composite Squadron. A big thank you to each of you who
volunteered.
We raised over $3,800, making this event more successful than both
Fill the Boot fundraisers in 2011. Major Robertson and Lt Col
Herkert are pleased to announce that cadet participants will receive a
$50 activity scholarship for each shift they worked last weekend. The
money can be used as reimbursement for any CAP activity costing
$25 or more. You must seek reimbursement on a CAPF 108 by
September 1, 2013. Just note "Dec. 2012 FTB fundraiser" on the 108.
These funds will go for critical activities, such as van fuel,
national/wing/group/squadron activities and scholarships.
Executive Staff:
Commander:
Cadet Capt. Daniel
Bishop
Deputy Commander:
2nd Lt. Jordan Caldwell
Executive Officer:
2nd Lt. Teresa Schofield
Denton’s McNatt Supports Nighthawk Composite
Squadron
Jim McNatt, a local automobile dealer, is excited to partner with
Nighthawk Composite Squadron. Nighthawk is selling raffle tickets
and 100% of the money raised goes to Nighthawk Composite
Squadron. After the first $20 of tickets are sold, then a cadet can put
$1 of every $2 toward their CAP account. Money in this account can
be used for future CAP expenses including encampment, gliding,
national activities etc.
Contact Me:
porcupineaviator@yahoo.
com
The winner of the raffle will have their choice of a BRAND NEW car
Public Affairs Officer
or truck from one of the Jim McNatt Auto Group dealerships.
Joseph Grant, C/CMSgt
They can choose a brand new Honda, Toyota, Scion, Chevrolet, Buick
or GMC vehicle with an MSRP of $25,000 or less. The McNatt Auto
Group even pays the tax, title and license on the vehicle. The winner
does not need to be present to win, but must be over the age of 18.
Congratulations to Nighthawk’s December
Promotions!
Congratulations to the following cadets who were promoted in
December:
Airman: Christian Greanead, Zachary Potts, Alexander Vanover &
Noah Morris, Devin E Engeldinger
A1C: Brayden Dragoo, Joshua Block
SrA: Audra Milbitz & Grant Wilson
SSgt: Austin Langley
TSgt: Michael Arthur, Jordan Blankenship & Ryan Carter
MSgt: Austin Alberts & Caroline Personius
Chief: Joseph Grant, Austin, Seth and Jordan Peralez
Capt & Earhart Award: Daniel Bishop
Texas Wing Headquarters to Host an Open House
Mark your calendars: Saturday, 16 March, Open House at the new
Wing Headquarters in Nacogdoches (OCH). Plan to come visit your
new HQ building, meet airport officials and city and country officials.
Parent Meeting Scheduled
A Parent Meeting has been set for January 14 at 8:15 p.m. at the
Hangar.
Orientation Rides Are Successful in December
On December 29, six cadets from the Nighthawk Composite Squadron
were given the chance to take an orientation flight. One of the greatest
benefits that the Civil Air Patrol provides are cadet orientation rides.
At different times throughout the year, cadets are invited to participate
in up to five free orientation flights for both powered aircraft or
gliders.
Cadet Michael Arthur flew with pilot Bill Mellett. Cadets Peter
Hanssen and Joseph Grant flew with pilot Arno Leuthardt, and Cadets
Jason Rudduck and Katy Welch flew with Pilot Mark Hammack.
After a preflight inspection with their respective CAP pilot, the cadets
were off.
There was a planned stop to change seats in Gainesville Municipal
Airport in Gainesville, Texas, “This will be a flight I will always
remember and I think it is really awesome to fly in a 182 and the
weather was perfect. said cadet Peter Hansen “ CAP Pilot Arno
Leuthardt commented to his two cadets that he, “hoped each of the
cadets enjoyed their flights and the blue skys.”
Nighthawk Composite Hosts its Annual Squadron
Awards Banquet
The Nighthawk Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol Texas
Wing recently held its annual awards banquet to recognize the efforts
of its members during 2012.
The buffet dinner was hosted by Commander Steve Robertson and Lt.
Col Bryce Herkert. The dinner featured an excellent dinner and was
attended by most of the members of the squadron.
The Following Awards were presented on December 8.
Fundraising Award: 3rd place Austin Langley, 2nd place Robert
Sellers,
1st place Jordan Blankenship
PT challenge: We've previously listed this, but might mention those
who received the Presidential Fitness Award: Ryan Carter, Andrew
Cobos, Matthew Gregory and Audra Milbitz
Outstanding Participation Award: Jordan Peralez
Sharpest Cadet of the Year: Mathew Rowe
Solo Wings: Jordan Caldwell
Grapevine AMBUCS Community Service Award: Daniel Bishop
Denton Elks Club Community Service Award and $100 scholarship:
Jordan Caldwell
Denton Hi Noon Lions Club Community Service Award and $50
scholarship:
Katy Welch
Denton American Legion "Americanism" Award: Caroline Personius
Rotary Club of Denton Community Service Award: Daniel Bishop
Cadet of the Quarter: 1) Bryce Giacumakis, 2) Austin Alberts, 3)
Caroline Personius, 4) Austin Grant
Flight Staff Leader of the Year: Jordan Caldwell
Support Staff Cadet of the Year: Austin Grant
Officer of the Year for Cadet Programs: Bryce Herkert
ES Officer of the Year: Air: Arno Leuthardt and Russ Keith. Ground:
Jared Cryer and Albert Welch
Zonta Award to Outstanding Female Cadet of the Year: Teresa
Schofield
VFW Award for an Outstanding Officer: Daniel Bishop
VFW Award for an Outstanding NCO: Katy Welch and Jordan
Peralez
AFSA Award for the Outstanding Cadet NCO of the Year: Caroline
Personius and Austin Grant
AFA Award for the Unit Cadet of the Year: Teresa Schofield
Cadet of the Year: Teresa Schofield
Senior Member of the Year: Steve Robertson