This meeting, on invitation from C/TSgt. Hipp, cybersecurity professor Dr. James Smith from the University of Northwestern came and gave a very informative class on avoiding scams and hacks — a skill that is becoming very necessary in today’s world! Afterwards, some of the beginner cadets had a wingman class taught by 2d Lt Hayden […]

During this meeting we did PT testing, in which everybody passed, including a new guest, which was awesome! Afterwards, we had a Character Development class taught by Lt. Tami Ekstrand on patience and how it — and other character traits — affect your life. In Commander’s Call, a safety briefing was presented by Commander Bordonaro […]

Following this meeting’s Opening Formation, drill was practiced, tests being administered to the cadets who needed them immediately after. Then, an Emergency Services (ES) class was taught by First Sergeant Briggs on what 24- and 72-hour packs were and what they contained. His previous experience at Hawk Mountain provided an added bonus for the cadets, […]

After Opening Formation, drill was practiced by two flights — one of experienced cadets, the other of inexperienced. During this time, much improvement was made, especially by the inexperienced flight. Afterwards, aerospace engineer Matt Otterstatter, whom C/1st Lt Menk invited, virtually came and talked to us about his career, how he got where he was, […]

Right after Opening Formation, a Character Development class was given by Lt. Tami Ekstrand on the importance of good relationships, which is one of Civil Air Patrol’s 5 Pillars of Wellness. During this time, a Wingman class, presented by C/2d Lt Hayden Bateman, was given to the beginning cadets on what a wingman is and […]

Due to Labor Day, no meeting was held.

One of our four Blue Moons of the year, this meeting was special in that we came to basically hang out together and have fun. Three guests showed up and partook in the activities, seeming to enjoy the meeting and the information about the program. The Squadron started off with a game of competitive kickball […]

This meeting started off with the promotions of Senior Airmen Hipp and Ybarra to the grade of Staff Sergeant. A huge step in their cadet career, we look forward to them going far, as they have shown great potential to do so. Afterwards, we had Character Development, which was led by Lt. Tami Ekstrand. It […]

This meeting, we had PT Testing, headed by C/2d Lt Menk, where, to my knowledge, everybody passed with acclaim. Afterwards, C/TSgt Waters taught an aerospace class centered on making a new type of circular winged aircraft out of cardstock. He then led the class outside to have a flying contest, focusing on distance, turns, and […]

Because of the lack of staff, this meeting was comprised of multiple activities, leadership and emergency services being the main ones. C/2d Lt Menk was excellent in the impromptu planning of the meeting, and, because of this, the meeting held together. In the Emergency Services part of the meeting, Chief Briggs taught a class about […]