Agenda:
SAINT CROIX SQUADRON MEETING NOTES 04 Jan 2018
17:50-18:20 -COLOR GUARD PRACTICE
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18:30-30:15 – CADET PROGRAMS MEETING
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19:00-20:15 – SENIOR MEMBERS MEETING
Pledge
Introduction of Guests
Lt Col Paul D. Prior Commander’s Coin Presentation to Rosalie Kookier (daughter of 1Lt Patrick Kookier) for participation during Wreaths Across America at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
2017 Reports – Thank You to STX Seniors Members for timely completion of all 2017 Reports.
Committees – assemble, meet, document and report during January 2018.
The following personnel are appointed to the additional duties as members of the STX:
Squadron Executive Committee:
Chairman (Commander) Paul D. Prior 134333
Vice Chair (CDC) Charles P. Jents 430518
Member Maj Michael A. Bordonaro 322709
Member Maj Scott A. Richardson 430712
Member Lt Col David W. Yost 372615
Member 2D Lt Steven K. Keller 525782
Member 2D Lt William J. Willis 315614
Authority: CAPR 20-1* All prior authorizations are hereby rescinded.
Squadron Finance Committee:
Chairman (Commander) Paul D. Prior 134333
Vice Chair (FM) Melissa R. Slater 489764
Member Maj Michael A. Bordonaro 322709
Member Capt Michael K. Britten 255137
Member Maj Scott Richardson 430712
Authority: CAPR 173-1* All prior authorizations are hereby rescinded.
*Maj Scott Richardson – ADD 1Lt Jen Jara to Assistant Finance Officer.
Squadron Awards/Review Board:
Chairman (PDO) Scott A. Richardson 430712
Vice Chair Lt Col David W. Yost 372615
Member Lt Col Brian Deutsch 133914*
Cadet Member C/Capt Jonathan S. Keller 525164
Authority: CAPR 39-3* All prior authorizations are hereby rescinded.
Squadron Promotion Board:
Chairman (DCS) Michael A. Bordonaro 322709
Vice Chair (PDO) Scott A. Richardson 430712
Member 2d Lt Brian Deutsch 133914
Member Capt Jackson Maddux 457616
Member C/Maj Jonathan Keller 525164
Authority: CAPR 35-5* All prior authorizations are hereby rescinded.
Squadron Membership Board:
Chairman Maj Michael A. Bordonaro 322709
Vice Chair Lt Col Brian J. Deutsch 133914
Senior Member Capt James H. Higgins 489783
Sneior Member SM Kristin Kosterman 583506
Member C/Maj Jonathan Keller 525164
Authority: CAPR 39-2* All prior authorizations are hereby rescinded.
Grievance Board:
Chairman Maj Maj (PDO) Scott A. Richardson 430712
Vice Chair Lt Col David W. Yost 372615
Member SM Patrick Kookier 190504
Member C/Capt (Cadet Cmdr) Jonathan S. Keller 525164
Authority: CAPR 39-3* All prior authorizations are hereby rescinded.
Procedures:
- The purpose of the Boards and Committees are to review all available facts and relevant documentation and then forward their recommendation to the Commander.
- All Boards and Committees shall convene at least once per calendar year but recommend that they convene a minimum of once a quarter or time by time as may be required. The exception to this schedule is the Grievance Board that must comply with the timing IAW CAPR 123-2* to expediently resolve each issue that may come before them.
- To constitute a quorum, at a minimum the Chair or Vice Chair and the required functions IAW CAP Regulations must be present.
- Meetings can be formal or informal.
- A report must be forwarded to the Squadron Commander within one week of the meeting date. This report can be formal or informal as circumstances dictate but the Squadron Commander may require a written report of the Board or Committees recommendation.
- The Squadron Commander will have the sole responsibility and authority to accept or reject any and all recommendations or forward any issue to a higher echelon, except as required by the applicable CAP Regulation as outlined above for each Board or Committee.
First Quarter Requirements – In the first Quarter of the new year, each Squadron is responsible for making sure we conduct the mandatory Equal Opportunity training, Safety Down Day, and ORM training.
These are all accountable in the IG inspection.
ES Resources Update – Per Minnesota Wing Director of Emergency, Maj Tom Fitzhenry, please go into the MN Wing Intranet page and update STX’s MN Wing ES Resource List.
You will find this under Restricted Applications: ES – Unit Resource List.
NOTE: This needs to be done every six (6) months. MNWG looks at this to determine Squadron of the Year, so please take the time to complete it.
March 2018 Self STX Subordinate Unit Inspection Due – Project Officer, Lt Col David Yost.
Organize Storage Closet(s) – Project Officers, SM Tami Ekstrand, SM Patrick Kookier, and Maj Megan Schroeder. Additional coat racks planned.
Assistant Finance Officer – 2Lt Jen Jara in training with Maj Missy Slater.
Scholarship Spreadsheet Due – All Squadrons and Cadet Programs must reply by 15 January 2018 with a copy of your 2017 scholarship spreadsheet. If your Squadron did not give any scholarships note it on the spreadsheet. No scholarships issued in 2017. E-mail them to gsupan@mncap.org.
The above request is for the calendar year 2017. Scholarships can be to either Cadets or Seniors.
If the total amount given to any member is $600.00 or over for the year a Federal W-9 must be either on file or filled out and sent to me. For Cadets be sure the name on the W-9 is the Cadets name.
Submit on blank spreadsheet. Be sure and fill in the Squadron name and number or state Cadet Programs.
Capt Steve Keller $389.35 reimbursement – receipt for Vanguard Industries Black Friday awards purchase(s)?
24 Dec 2017 Kowalski’s Event – two donations $250 and $784. Thank you to all who participated.
2018 Circus Meeting – Project Officer Lt Col David Yost updates.
2018 EAA AirVenture – Squadron Day Trip??
New Aerospace Education (AE) Officer(s) for Saint Croix Composite Squadron Lt Col Brian Deutsch is not planning to renew his CAP membership.
Thursday, 01 Mar 2018 Awards Ceremony
Pilots for STX Cadet Orientation Flights – Project Officer SM Paul Curl. Saturday schedule of Pilots and Cadets
Day/Dates / Cadets / Pilots / Aircraft
- Saturday, 06 Jan 2018 (None due to weather forecast)
- Saturday, 13 Jan 2018 (First priority for Cadets Britten due to 16 Dec 2017 weather cancellation)
STX Color Guard to Saint Paul Saints Baseball – contact information sent to SM Kimberly Larson and Capt Steve Keller on 19 Dec 2017.
17 Jun 2018 Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast – Project Officer, Maj Michael Bordonaro
- Schedule with Gatis Valter’s hangar?
Public Affairs Officer(s) – Please be sure to submit all press release, articles and newsletters, in any format (electronic or paper) to MNWG PAO, Capt Jim Jagow. We need to get the word out about
our activities and the word needs to be timely.
Pilot/Observer/Scanner Briefings Schedule – Project Officer, Maj Michael Bordonaro. FAA Wings Credit – Lt Co David Yost
MNWG Awards Nominations – Still looking for STX award nominations from:
– Maj Charles Jents – Communications
– Capt Steve Keller – Cadet of the Year for Group 2 and MNWG
– Capt Steve Keller – Safety (Cadet Contributor) of the Year
– Capt Steve Keller – Public Affairs (Cadet Contributor) of the Year
– Maj Scott Richardson – Professional Development Officer of the Year
– Maj Scott Richardson – Unit Commander of the Year (*SEE 23 Dec 2017 Draft)
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20:15-20:40 – COMMANDER’S CALL
Color Guard Presentation and Pledge
Introduction of Guests
Monthly Safety Brief – STX Safety Officer, Maj Michael Bordonaro.
2017 Slide Show and Thank You. Cadets distribute “Big Bucks” and “$10,000 Grand” candy.
Cadets in your Unit: 33
Seniors in your Unit: 37
Cadets in your Wing: 606
Seniors in your Wing: 790
All Members in your Unit: 70
National Cadet Count: 24848 (as of 31 Dec 2017)
National Senior Count: 33563 (as of 31 Dec 2017)
Stillwater Army National Guard Readiness Center Access Code – “1776#”. Code works ONLY 17:00-22:00 hour
Aviation Briefing:
04 Jan 1912 Gregory Boynington born.
Color Guard Practice at 17:50 on Thursdays – Sponsor Member Kimberly Larson
24 Dec 2017 Kowalski’s Event – two donations $250 and $784. Thank you to all who participated.
Thursday, 01 Mar 2018 STX Awards Ceremony – Project Officer, Maj Michael Bordonaro.
Congratulations to Patrick Kookier who received his CAP Driver’s License. REMINDER: CAP DL is MNWG Commander’s emphasis item, and essential for STX success.
Achievements
- SM Patrick Kookier promoted to 1Lt
- Cadet Evan Ekstrand promoted to C/CMSgt
- SM Eric Ekstrand promoted to 2Lt
- 100{a8fc60e7c50ef162980899a54ed01881874bb95295c118c0a055ec12755c580a} Testing Results
First Aid and CPR cards – STX Members upload at http://mncap.org/medical/.
Pilots for STX Cadet Orientation Flights – Project Officer SM Paul Curl Saturday schedule of Pilots and Cadets
Day/Dates / Cadets / Pilots / Aircraft
- Saturday, 06 Jan 2018
- Saturday, 13 Jan 2018
26-28 Jan 2018 – Winter Survival Weekend is being held in Bemidji, MN. Applications will be open until 21 January 2018. There is no cost for this activity and all you need is your GES Qualification and the gear to stay warm. For more details, see MNWG webpage: mncap.org/es/wsw/.
NOTE: MNWG is still looking for Ground Team Leaders and a Mission Safety Officer as well as a few other key staff, so if you have not applied yet, MNWG is still accepting staff applications through 21
January 2018
MNWG Conference Awards Nominations Hard DEADLINE 15 Jan 2017 – Last chance to submit MNWG Conference Awards – It’s that time of year to
recognize members of the Minnesota Wing that you think have gone above and beyond!
You don’t have to be a unit commander to nominate someone! Any member of MN Wing can nominate any other member of MN Wing.
Nominations should be submitted online here: https://goo.gl/forms ytaE6069yyZi8hKR2
(Do NOT submit them via e-services!!!!)
For information on the many awards folks can be nominated for and helpful hints on writing nominations, go here: http://www.mncap.org/awards/index.cfm
MNWG DEADLINE to nominate folks for specialties was the end of the calendar year!
Nomination drafts deadline extended to 15 Jan 2018 to ALL of the following:
- Lt Col Paul Prior
- Maj Scott Richardson
- Maj Michael Bordonaro
- Capt Steve Keller
Nomination must include documented accomplishments. Use positive adjectives.
Saint Croix Composite Squadron needs to identify Cadet and Senior Member of the Year for exclusively both Group II and MNWG. Nominate yourself and at least one other Saint Croix Composite Squadron Member!
Hint: Don’t just tell us the person is great! Tell us why the person is great! What did they do and what were the results!
Introductory Communications User Training (ICUT) – Maj Charles Jents.
Participate Regularly and Continue Testing, Training and Advancing – Saint Croix Composite Squadron Cadets and Senior Members are encouraged to participate regularly at squadron meetings and activities, and continue testing, training and advancing.
Around the Room
- Cadet Commander, Maj Jonathan S. Keller
- Deputy Commander of Cadets, Capt Steve Keller
- Deputy Commander of Seniors, Maj Michael Bordonaro
- Capt Jackson Maddux MD – New First Aid Kits and locations.
Commander’s Call Question – Award AE Prize
ADJOURN Squadron to Black Box for Closing Formation
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20:45-20:50 CLOSING FORMATION
Volunteer Service Quote – “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” William James – American Philosopher 11 Jan 1842 to 26 Aug 1910
Oath(s) and Promotion(s)
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20:50 DISMISS
Commander’s Senior Agenda
- Committees need to convey 4 times a year
- Committee members are available fro Cmdr. Prior
- Safety Down Training Needed
- EEO
- ORM before Feb 28th 2018
- ES Resources need to be completed every 6 months
- Ekstrand and Quaker working on closet organization
- Jenna Assistance Finance
- Scholarships Jan 15 2018
- Kowalski’s Bagging Event December 24th 2017 , donation form Kowalski’s for $200, $700 from tips.
- 2018 Shriners Circus Preparation (tentative, Last weekend in March, beginning of April)
- Help greatly needed
- http://www.osmancircus.com/showtimes
- EAA – Oshkosh Air Show Planning
- Aerospace Education – Looking for assistance
- Awards Ceremony in March, June, and October (Tentative Schedule). 1st Thursday of that month.
- Cadet Orientation Flight Planning
- Events Planning
- Pancake Breakfast Planning for Fathers Day (Sunday, June 17)
- Awards for Wing have been submitted
- Quaker received promotion to 1st lt.
General Discussion
- Next SUI will be in March
- Basic First Aid Kits available both in the building and in the van
- Working to organize the material closet, need assistance with creating/purchasing shelves, wok with with Tami Ekstrand
- Currently maintaining two mailing lists for sr and cadet communication will send out updates this weekend
Commanders Corner
- Safety Briefing
- Dec Safety Beacon
- Reporting Mishaps, What are you supposed to report
- Any damage to the aircraft must be reported, a complete pre-flight and post-flight is critical
- Anything the impacts the aircraft while it is moving is considered a mishap
- 50{a8fc60e7c50ef162980899a54ed01881874bb95295c118c0a055ec12755c580a} of all general aviation accidents are caused by maintenance issues
- Cadets fainting – good hydration and nutrition before you get to a meeting. Start a call down list to make sure you are proper hydrated prior to a physical event
- When there is a guest, assign a wingman to that guest to make sure they are not injured while attending a CAP activity
- Pilot was flying a sortie, cadet was feeling air sick, Pilot needed to get the plane down, came in hot, braked and caused 2 flat tired. Take your time and fly around.
- What can go wrong and what can I do to prevent it
- Dec Safety Beacon
- Aerospace Education Briefing
- Gregory “Pappy” Boyington
- Color Guard meeting 10 min prior to the meeting every Thursday in Jan 2018
- Jan 26th and 28th 2018 Winter Survival
- Application are closed on Jan 21st
- Color Guard looking for more members
- Feb 22nd Tour of the Fire Station
- Awards for Cadets
- Commanders Call Question: What type of aircraft did fly
- Gregory “Pappy” Boyington for his 28th kill?