[Mankato] Meeting 11/04/2021

[Alex Mayo]

Commander's Remarks: SENIORS, PARENTS, AND CADETS

This week will be Blues night with awards and promotions for the cadets who
have earned a promotion over the past month. The following cadet will be
promoted: C/TSgt Hans Tostenson


Parents and Seniors, please plan to attend next week’s meeting to learn
about the fantastic opportunities CAP has to offer cadets when they have
parental support. Cadets Robrahn, Winter, and Tostenson will present.


Cadets and Seniors will be having Safety and Character training during this
meeting. Seniors will have a short planning meeting for the change of
command ceremony, and the upcoming quarter. Come to provide your insights
and suggestions about making our squadron stronger!


Phase II COVID:  Our wing is now under Phase II COVID restrictions. Due to
this status change, we ask that all members take their temperature at home
or by a no-touch thermometer before entering the meeting place. Facial
coverings are required indoors, even if social distancing can be
maintained. When outdoors, social distancing should be sufficient. For
further details, feel free to visit
https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/covid-19-remobilization and view the MNWG
Phase II document.


1st Lt Dwight Tostenson,

Squadron Commander, Mankato Squadron


Meetings will be in person at: 3030 N Airport Rd, Mankato, MN 56001

The Thursday meeting will be at the Airport Terminal at 1900 hrs (7:00 pm).


Cadets //  Blues / ABU’s

Color Guard - 1815

C/CMSgt Beiswanger

Opening Formation  - 1900

1st Lt. Tostenson

Emphasis Item I - 1905

Customs & Courtesies - 1st Lt. Tostenson / C/CMSgt Mayo

Training Block I - 1915

Safety - 2nd Lt Parker

Training Block II - 2000

Character - Lt. Luepke

Closing Formation with Awards and Promotions - 2050

1st Lt. Tostenson


Seniors // Blues /  Corporate

Opening Formation  - 1900

1st Lt Tostenson

Emphasis Item I - 1905

Customs & Courtesies - 1st Lt. Tostenson / C/CMSgt Mayo

Training Block I - 1915

Safety - 2nd Lt Parker

Training Block II - 2000

Character - Lt. Luepke

Emphasis Item II

Planning for Change of Command

Closing Formation with Awards and Promotions - 2050

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/

Wing Activities Presentation - All parents and seniors are strongly
encouraged to attend next week’s meeting on Thursday, November 11th.  There
will be a wealth of information on wing activities, and the benefits these
have for the cadets. We hope to see you there!

CyberPatriots - Upcoming competition dates:

Round 2         11/13/21 10 am - 5 pm

State Round   12/11/21 10 am - 5 pm

Semifinals       01/22/21 10 am - 5 pm

National Finals    03/17-03/21/21 (Bethesda, MD)

Mankato Cadet Commander Applications - Applications for the new Cadet
Commander are open. ANYONE CAN APPLY - Even if you are not ready to be
commander at this time. Deadline is Nov 15th at 2359h. To apply, please
submit a cover letter and resume to mankatocap at gmail.com Interviews will be
held on Nov 15th through Nov 24th.  More information will be provided once
you submit your application.

Achievement Saturday / ES Training & Sign off

November 20, 2021 @ 9:00 am at the TacAero Office. This is an excellent
opportunity to have some focused time to work on your next promotion.

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.

Color Guard - Those interested in joining Colorguard should contact C/CMSgt
Beiswanger for more information. Colorguard practice starts at 1815 (6:15
pm).

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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