[Mankato] Meeting 12/9/21

[Alex Mayo]

Commander's Remarks:
This week we will be having our Cadet Change of Command ceremony in-person! C/CMSgt Ethan Beiswanger will become our new Cadet Commander replacing C/2nd Lt Jacqueline Busch. 

We were able to get a Phase I Exemption for this week's meeting. Please bring your face masks and follow the guidelines for social distancing. To accommodate the social distancing requirements we will be having our meeting in the line hanger to the right of the terminal (as you face the terminal from the parking lot). The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm. We will have only one training block before we begin Award Presentations and the Cadet Change of Command Ceremony at about 1930 hrs (7:30 pm).  

The following cadets will be promoting:
       C/Amn Flack
       C/Amn Lecy
       C/Amn Wheelock
       C/SrA Ruch
       C/SMSgt Mader
        
For those who are unable to attend the meeting in person or wish to attend remotely, we will attempt to have a Zoom meeting link available which is below. 

1st Lt Dwight Tostenson, 
Squadron Commander, Mankato Squadron

The Thursday meeting will be held IN PERSON at the line-hanger to the right of the terminal at 1900 hrs (7:00 pm). 
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84577166917?pwd=aC9RbEJKTG4xcDVQZEtzQkZyNkYzUT09
Meeting ID: 845 7716 6917        Passcode: 579420

Cadets // Blues 
Opening Formation  - 1900
1st Lt. Tostenson
Training Block I - 1905
Character Development - 1st Lt Luepke 
Awards and Ceremony - 1930
Cadet Change of Command Ceremony
Closing Formation - 2000
1st Lt. Tostenson 
Seniors // Blues / Corporate 
Opening Formation  - 1900
1st Lt. Tostenson
Training Block I - 1905
Character Development - 1st Lt Luepke 
Awards and Ceremony - 1930
Cadet Change of Command Ceremony
Closing Formation - 2000
1st Lt. Tostenson 
Announcements: 
All Testing - Requested by Tuesday Evening 2359H. No exceptions. This is done through the squadron website. Link: https://mn048.cap.gov/

Cadet Staff Applications are now open - Application due date 12/16/21.
Please click the link to apply.   Cadet Staff Application

Cadets interested in flying - Apply for Cadet Wings 
Cadet Wings Program
Check out this video if you didn’t see it in your email last week - 
https://capnhq.bmeurl.co/D1E6E52

Merit-based program for cadets pursuing a private pilot certificate; ultra-competitive... new diamond of cadet life. Be sure to read the Cadet Wings Student Guide CAPP60-43 for program details and eligibility requirements. Funded by the U.S. Air Force's Youth Aviation Initiative and the James C. Ray Flight Training Scholarship.
Must meet basic eligibility requirements: 
1. Be a current CAP Cadet in good standing.
2. Apply via CadetInvest in eServices.
How to Apply: 
1. Log onto eServices.
2. From the CAP Utilities on the left side, select "Cadet Programs," and then select the "CadetInvest" application
3. Go through each of the five steps, making sure you complete everything. 
4. Be sure to check upload requirements on step 6.
5. Those applying for Cadet Wings Ray Foundation funding must have a "Navigator" who will submit a letter of recommendation.
6. Go to step 7 and submit the application prior to the published deadline. Dec. 31st 1200 cst
If questions, contact Maj Plasschaert at cplasschaert at cap.gov

ALL cadets that want to fly NEED TO APPLY - even if you haven’t started flying yet!!
DEADLINE Dec. 31st at noon central time.

CyberPatriots - Upcoming competition dates: 
State Round   12/11/21 10 am - 5 pm
Semifinals       01/22/22 10 am - 5 pm
National Finals    03/17-03/21/22 (Bethesda, MD)

Kwik Trip Cards - More $100 cards are available. Contact Lt Col Peters at 507-327-0362 or jopeters at hickorytech.net to coordinate. 

Cadet Orientation Flights - Contact/text SM Wittenburg at +1 (319) 929-0445 or Madison.Wittenburg at outlook.com  if interested. She will be the orientation pilot this week. Priority is given to those that have never had one or those getting close to 18 years old.

Mankato Squadron Tan T-Shirt - If interested, we have tan t-shirts with the squadron logo on them that can be worn under the ABU’s.  If you are interested, they are $12.00 each.  Please see 2nd Lt. Mader if you are interested.

Squadron YouTube Channel - One of our staff members has set up a YouTube channel. It is a tool to help show you where to find things like Online Testing and Testing Request Forms. 
Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoUUAmjm_WC6oCfbdI5dzlA 

Respectfully, 
C/CMSgt Alex Mayo, CAP
Mankato Composite Squadron, Cadet Deputy Commander 
(C) 507-340-6147
(E) ajam32904 at gmail.com
Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary
http://GoCivilAirPatrol.com
http://mncap.org

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