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23 August 2016 Volume 1, Issue 5

Louisville Composite Squadron

KY-839 and KY-039

Upcoming Events

3 Sept NRA Sign-off

23-25 September, Wing Conference

Bowling Green, Kentucky

14-16 October KY-039/839 SAREX

Information to follow

Inside this issue:

Kroger Community Rewards

KY 039 & 839 SAREX

Vehicle Wrap Design Contest

August 2016

PT Night 1

Emergency Services 8

Leadership Night 15

Aerospace Night 22

PT Challenge &

Ice Cream Social

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Meeting Agenda

Cadet Honor Academy

Great Lakes Region will be hosting a Cadet Honor Academy 17-18 September, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

The cost is free for Cadets, with lodging pro-vided. Additional slots have been requested for interested Cadets. Spots are still available, apply at

http://goo.gl/forms/k7lLG49p0u

Join as a Senior Member

Senior Member volunteers are always needed. Senior Members can work at the Squadron, Wing or National Level: admin, logistics, driving, and many other positions. In addition, Senior Members can volunteer for Ground Teams, Mission Scanners, Aerial Photographers, just to name a few. No previ-ous experience is required! See Capt Steyn to sign up.

Do you know? Your Kroger card can be linked to the Squadron. Kroger established a community rewards pro-

gram in which, you, determine which organizations they donate to. It’s quick and easy to link

your card, you still earn points on purchases, and the Squadron earns money. Anyone, anywhere

can link their Kroger card to the Squadron!! To register:

www.kroger.com Select Community Kroger Community Rewards Enroll 12213 (Louisville Composite Squadron) Save

PT Challenge 29 August Two Soldiers from Fort Knox will join us Monday night for a fun night of teambuilding.

After an introduction and safety brief, we will split up into teams to begin the challenge:

a round robin of events. We will be using radios, litters, ammo cans, first aid equipment

etc…. In addition, we need as many Senior Members as possible to assist!

UOTD: PTs,

Location: Normal meeting location– anticipate outside event

Equipment: reflective gear, 24 hour pack (if you don’t have one, a book bag will work)

Hydrate: Bring water!!!!!

Ice Cream Social

After the PT Challenge the Cadets

will have the option to participate

in an Ice Cream Social! The Cadets

will be taken off-site to a local res-

taurant and brought back to the

Church by 2100. Please bring

money for ice cream purchases.

Kentucky Wing Conference

The Wing Conference will be

rescheduled for early spring

2017.

St. Francis in the Field Episcopal Church

6710 Wolf Pen Branch Rd.

Harrods Creek, Kentucky 40027

Website: http://ky039.kywg.cap.gov/home/

Email: asteyn@kywg.cap.gov

Civil Air Patrol

Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, and Respect

Rifle Qualifications OPORD

Final coordination efforts are ongoing for this event. Known infor

mation regarding the rifle qualifications is listed below to allow Cadets

and parents maximum time to plan. Additional information and any

changes will be forwarded as available. Space is limited, please sign-

up with C/Capt Kramer.Subject to change…..

Situation: Local NRA marksmanship instructors have offered to allow certain Group III CAP cadets, including KY-123 and KY-039 cadets to participate in rifle qualifications in the Louisville area. Completing these qualifications will enable these cadets to earn and wear the NRA shooting badge on their CAP uniforms and provide them with useful safety and use instruc-tion in small arms.

Mission: On 3 Sep 2016 Group III conducts NRA marksmanship training at

XXXXX to teach marksmanship and weapons safety fundamentals to CAP cadets.

Execution: This event is conducted in 3 phases as follows:

Preparation: Site prep, logistical prep, coordination…. Conduct of the range and training…. Recovery operations/cleanup…

Administration & Logistics:

Cadets will travel to/from location in personal vehicles Weapons will be provided by LtCol Muller, Maj- Katz, and …. LtCol will be responsible to provide ammunition for the event…? C/SSgt Laverty will coordinate construction of targetry C/SSgt Laverty will make coordination with the range Lt Kilburn will complete an ORM…. Safety equipment…access to medical care… RSOs #/names… Attendance cost is estimated at $10-15/shooter to cover the cost of am-

munition Food?? Chip in for pizza?? $5 additional per person?

Command and Signal:

This is an NRA event and all CAP personnel will be under the command of designated NRA instructors throughout the event.

Overall command at the CAP level will be LtCol Muller? C/SSgt Laverty is the designated event coordinator Range POC… NRA POC is Maj Dave Katz Hand and arm signals/voice will be primary communication on site

Parents and Senior Members

All are invited to the Squadron business meeting,

immediately following the opening ceremony. For

approximately 30 minutes a short agenda is cov-

ered, with topics varying from finance, logistics,

activities, and group planning. Every member of

the Squadron has a vested interest in the success of

the group. Come out, join us and help make the

Squadron the best in Kentucky!

From the Cadet Commander

Greetings KY-039 and KY-839,

The time has come to showcase both your artistic

abilities and creativity! We are looking for an artist

within the unit to design a banner for our CAP vans.

Ex:

We will select one winner on 19 SEP 2016. The win-

ner will be selected by a board of senior members and

cadets. The winner will have the opportunity to have

his/her design placed on all of the KY-039/KY-839

vans, will be featured in our newsletter, and, most

importantly, will have bragging rights over all of your

peers. I also recommend you put it on your CAP re-

sumes when applying to things such as encampment

staff.

Requirements for Entry:

Member of KY-039/KY-839

Design is appropriate (free of profanity/drug or

alcohol references)

Kentucky Wing Centric

Showcases the three missions of Civil Air Patrol

Really Cool!

Please submit those designs before or after

meetings between now and 1859 12 SEP 2016.

If you have any questions, please feel free to

ask!

Semper Vigilans!

Rebecca Kramer, C/Capt, CAP

Cadet Commander of KY-039/KY-839

Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, and Respect

KY039 & KY839

SAREX

The Louisville Composite Squad-

ron’s fall SAREX will take place 14-

16 October at Camp Carlson (near

Fort Knox). Final planning and coor-

dination efforts are ongoing. This

SAREX will be unlike traditional

events the Cadets may have at-

tended before. EVERY Cadet who

attends will have the ability to com-

plete their GTM3 qualification be-

fore the weekend ends. Cadets who

have already earned GTM3 or high-

er will work as instructors, team

leaders and mentors for those

working on their GTM3. Senior

Members are welcome to come and

complete their GTM3. Many staff

positions need to be filled. Please

contact Capt. Tonya Steyn to volun-

teer. The cost to participate will be

approximately $30. Below is the list

of items for a 24 hour pack. Please

keep in mind—no Cadet will be

turned away for missing an item off

the packing list.

ON YOUR PERSON ¨ Complete BDU uniform ¨ BDU cap

¨ Notepad ¨ Pencil ¨ All CAP Identification:

¡ Membership card ¡ First Aid card, etc.

¡ 101 card ¡ 76 card

¨ Watch ¨ Vest, - reflective, ¨ Comb or brush - optional, carry if needed

¨ Pocket or utility-type knife - multipurpose with can opener.

- Swiss Army knives, Leatherman, Gerber Tools are recommended.

¨ Handkerchief or Tissues

¨ Ground Team Member’s Handbook ¨ Signal Mirror

¨ Whistle

24 HOUR PACK:

¨ First Aid Kit: - stored in zip-lock bag or other water-proof container, recommended that it consists of the fol-

lowing: ¡ Any personal medication - your team leader should know what you have and where you carry it.

¡ 2 Antiseptic cleansing pads ¡ Antiseptic ointment

¡ 6 Band-Aids, various sizes ¡ Moleskin, 2” X 4”

¡ Roller bandage ¡ 2 Safety pins, large ¡ 4 gauze pads

¡ 1 Triangular Bandage ¡ Tape, first aid

¡ Rubber surgical gloves - two pair minimum

¨ Survival Kit, stored in zip-lock bag or other water-proof container, consisting of:

¡ 1 Chemical Light Stick, Green ¡ 12 wooden, waterproofed matches ¡ Match container, waterproof, with striking

surface ¡ 50’ of nylon line (paracord or similar line).

¡ Duct tape, 5-10 feet - does not need to be a whole role.

¡ Leaf bag, large

¨ SAR Equipment stored in zip-lock bags, consisting of:

¡ Change of socks ¡ Spare flashlight (penlight will do) ¡ Tissue Paper

¡ Work Gloves, leather ¡ Change for phone calls,

or cellular phone to call mission base

¡ Flagging Tape, 1 roll ¡ Flashlight (with red or blue lens),

¡ spare bulb

¡ spare batteries ¡ Insect repellent

¡ Lip balm, with sunscreen. ¡ Sunscreen lotion ¡ Interviewing Form(s), blank

¡ 4 Moist Towelettes, clean, in foil wrapper ¨ Poncho,

¨ Shelter Material, preferably 8’ X 10’ - spare military poncho meets the need

¨ Coat for current weather,

- if necessary (in pack if not wearing it) ¨ Canteen(s) to carry 2 quarts of water

- At least one quart of water must be carried by all personnel)

¨ Compass: lensatic or orienteering (orienteering preferred)

Compass Pouch, - Compass should have a “glow in the dark”

dial.

National Cadet Competition

C/Col Dickerson has graciously offered his

time and expertise to train and lead a group of

Cadets for the National Cadet Competition.

Eight highly dedicated and motivated Cadets

are needed for the team. The culminating

competition takes place summer 2017. Please

see C/Col Dickerson for more information and

to sign up.

Winter Encampments

Winter 2016 Encampments are now being posted online.

Kansas 26 Dec—2 Jan 17, Junction City, Kansas

For more information and updates, visit:

https://www.capmembers.com/cadet_programs/activities/encampment/winter-

2016-encampments/