Flight Scholarship Deadline May 1

Cadets can earn money to pursue flying through the Col. Edwin W. Lewis, Jr. Flight Scholarship being offered by the Pacific Region HQ.

The Flight Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Colonel Edwin W. Lewis, a 56-year member of Civil Air Patrol. At the time of his death he was the Director of Operations for the Pacific Region, Civil Air Patrol. He was a “pilot’s pilot” with vast knowledge of aviation from Cessna 0-1 Bird Dog’s to Boeing 747s.

The purpose of the scholarship is to introduce a Civil Air Patrol Cadet to the wonders of flight. The funds from this scholarship will be used only for initial aviation flight training and no other purpose. The amount of the scholarship is determined each year. It has been $1,000 for the past two years.

The deadline for applying for this scholarship each year is May 1. If you are interested, please print out a copy of the application form and follow the directions.

The application can be found on PCR's website, here --

http://pcr.cap.gov/cadet%20programs.html

Desert Survival Bivouac Announced

Squadron 144 and Group 7 is proud to announce the upcoming Combines Squadron Desert Survival Bivouac to be held in the remote desert of Southern California!

Where: Middle of nowhere in the Desert – PRIMITIVE – Directions to follow

When: Arrival 17:00 – 20:00 Friday 13 MAY 2011;

Dismissal 12:00 Noon Sunday 15 May 2011

Cost: $40.00 per person

Meals: Friday Night (Dinner is at 18:30) – Sunday Morning Provided – MRE’s

How to sign up: Send your F150 electronically to Maj. Ross Veta atross.vetalaw@gmail.com to reserve your spot NO LATER THAN 3 MAY 2011.

Sign up Deadline: SIGNED 150’s WITH PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 10 MAY 2011. Mailing instructions to follow upon receipt of initial reservation.

Staffing: Send Cover Letter and Resume with a copy of your F150 to CMSgt. Jesse O’Keefe at jessed_prod@juno.com

Staff Application Deadline: 30 Apr. 2011

Event classes and activities will include:

Desert Safety

Desert Self Sufficiency

Ground Team Member Training

Desert Basic Survival and First Aid skills

Desert Shelter Building

Desert Navigation

Search Techniques

Leadership skills training

Team building events

Model Rocketry Launches

Search and recovery exercises

Ross E. Veta, Major, CAP

Combined Squadron Training Bivouac Commander

New Volunteer Mag. Posted

The latest E-edition of Civil Air Patrol Volunteer magazine is now live. Go to http://www.capvolunteernow.com/cap_volunteer/. Click on the cover of the April-June issue featuring Air Force Colonel Eric Boe and Space Shuttle Discovery, or the word link below it. Either one will take you to an electronic copy of the magazine, which will be delivered in the next few weeks.

Sent by Steve Cox, NHQ Public Affairs

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IG Course Announced

There will be a Basic Level Inspector General course given on Friday, 19 AUG 2011 at the CAWG Conference in Oakland. The one day course covers the IG program overall, the complaint investigations program, and the assessment (SUI) program. Anyone who wants to be able to conduct complaint investigations must complete the IG program and investigations program modules. Anyone who wants to assist on SUIs must complete the IG program and assessment modules. The course is recommended for all unit commanders as an aid in preparing for SUIs and to improve understanding of the commander's role in the complaint process.

If you have any questions you may contact the CAWG/IG Lt Col Stephen L. Huss by e-mail at cap35@earthlink.net.

Aerospace Education School to be held at March ARB

Pacific Region Aerospace Education School
March Air Reserve Base, Riverside CA
July 30-Aug 2 with Aug 3 as an optional enrichment day

$50.00 Registration fee holds your slot.

You are invited to attend the Pacific Region Aerospace Education School. The purpose of this school is threefold: educate CAP AE leaders about their job requirements & the resources available to help them, share ideas which improve the AE program and provide AE enrichment experiences for the participants.

This is the year for you to attend. The school is designed for unit aerospace education officers but is open to all senior members and Mitchell cadets who want to become more involved with aerospace education. Some of the school topics include: the AE Mission, Responsibilities of the Unit AEO, Orientation Flights, Grant writing, AE for Seniors, AE for Cadets, External AE program, Awards, Robotics, Model building and a presentation from NASA Dryden Flight Research Center. In addition to the academic classes students will get to participate in several “hands on” activities which can be replicated at the local squadron, tour the AF Predator Drone facility, and meet a WWII Woman Airforce Service Pilot (WASP).

The AEO School runs Saturday thru Tuesday. Wednesday is an optional day for students. We have tentatively been slotted for an AF C17 refueling flight. This is subject to change based on AF training requirements. Students will also have the opportunity to visit the NASA JPL teacher center and pick up free AE lesson plans, posters and videos.

The AEO School costs $50.00 which includes all materials, Saturday barbeque dinner and the Tuesday luncheon. Lodging is available on March ARB for $39.00 per night. Additional information will be sent upon receipt of your registration. The AEO School will make arrangements to pick up students flying into Ontario (ONT) and Riverside (RAL) airports.

Deadline for application is June 30, 2011. Prepare two copies of CAPF 17. Submit one copy through proper CAP channels. Mail the second with your $50.00 registration fee (payable to Pacific Region CAP) to PACR AEO School, PO Box 6351, March ARB CA 92518-6351.

Questions? Contact School Director Virginia Nelson vmnelson@juno.com

Sq. 11 Cadet Selected for IACE

C/Capt Ricardo Villalta has been selected for the International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE) program. Villalta, of Palm Springs Composite Squadron 11, is one of just two Civil Air Patrol cadets nationwide selected to represent the U.S. in Japan this summer.

As a cadet ambassador, Villalta will travel through Japan in a group of other international aviation-related cadets pulled from the 18 participating IACE countries. The cadets will experience cultures, customs, and international aerospace first hand.

Want to see the world? Visit www.ncsas.com to learn more about IACE and other unique summer opportunities that await CAP cadets.

Congratulations Capt. Villalta!

Group Awards Nomination Deadline Announced

All nominations for Inland Empire Group 3 "of the year" awards are due by 30 June 2011. Awards will be presented at the group's annual awards dinner, which is being planned for July.