All,
Our squadron has opportunities this weekend on 12/15 at 1200 to assist Wreaths Across America. If you are interested, please sign up and more information will be released this evening to those who sign-up.
Regards,
C/1st Lt Gooler
Cadet Commander, NY-030
Cadets,
Our squadron has recently got openings for Orientation Flights. These flights give you an opportunity to explore our aerospace education firsthand. The flights are completely free of charge, so take advantage of the opportunity when available. At this time, only 3 cadets may attend per day, this will be on a first-come-first-serve basis, and you’ll be notified if you are good to go.
Regards,
C/2d Lt Gooler
Cadet Commander, NY-030
All,
This Saturday, Dec 1st, is the annual Wreaths Across America event at West Point. All CAP members and their families are invited to participate in placing wreaths at the West Point Cemetery. The event will start with a ceremony at noon at the Old Cadet Chapel inside the cemetery. The uniform for CAP members is ABU/BDUs if you have them, civilian clothes if not. Parking is available in the lot next to the cemetery. If you’re not familiar with West Point, use the GPS address 683 Buckner Loop, West Point.
No sign up is necessary – just look for other CAP members when you arrive. Please contact Lt Deb Flynn if you have any questions at deb.flynn@ny030.org.
The 105th Airlift Wing Family Readiness Group has requested assistance from us for their Breakfast with Santa Event. Details are listed below. If you are able to assist, please complete the attached signup form.
When: Saturday, 8 Dec 2018 0930-1200
Where: Stewart Air National Guard Base Building 203 (Dining Hall)
What: Assist FRG staff with set up, serving food, and clean up.
Sign up here: Sign Up Form
Cadets,
Our squadron has recently got openings for Orientation Flights. These flights give you an opportunity to explore our aerospace education firsthand. The flights are completely free of charge, so take advantage of the opportunity when available. At this time, only 3 cadets may attend per day, this will be on a first-come-first-serve basis, and you’ll be notified if you are good to go.
Sign-up Here
Thanks,
C/2d Lt Gooler
Cadet Commander, NY-030
All,
On Saturday, November 3rd, we’ve been invited to West Point to watch a Cadet Review parade before the Army/Air Force football game. One of the time honored traditions of an Army West Point game day, a full-dress cadet parade takes place on “The Plain” three hours to kickoff (weather permitting) for every home game. A tour by a West Point and CAP Spaatz Cadet will follow. Family members and friends are welcome to attend as well.
Event: Cadet Review on “The Plain” and Tour
Date: Saturday, November 3rd
Time: Parade starts at 0900, meeting time to be determined. Event will run to approximately noon.
To sign up, please fill out this form: West Point Parade Signup
If you have any questions or concerns, contact me at miguel.connell@ny030.org or at (845)-545-2533, or 2d Lt Deborah Flynn at deb.flynn@ny030.org.
Regards,
C/CMSgt Miguel Connell
CAC Representative
Squadron and Parents,
Catskill Mountain Group will be participating in a “Night at the Museum” overnight trip to the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Complex in New York City on the weekend of December 1st – 2nd. We’ll be sleeping in the Intrepid’s Great Hall with floor-to-ceiling views of the Hudson. The museum provides cots, but each participant will need to bring a sleeping bag or blanket and pillow. Everyone will receive a T-shirt and a voucher to return within the next sixty days (or re-enter the museum on Dec 2nd). Family members and friends are welcome to attend as well, however younger siblings must be at least 6 yrs old. Throughout the night there will be:
For more information, see this link for Operation Slumber Leadership Package.
Event: Operation Slumber
Date: 1 – 2 December
Time: 1700 on Saturday through 0800 am Sunday
Location: Pier 86, W 46th St, New York, NY 10036
Cost: $120 per person
Deadline: Payment is due by November 8th.
Checks can be brought to a meeting, or payment can be sent by paypal to claire.sullivan557@gmail.com – please use friends and family.
To sign up for this event, fill out this form: Operation Slumber Sign-up
Parking is available nearby and there are limited seats in the CAP van, however, you must be a CAP member to ride in the van. Car-pooling is encouraged. If you have any questions or concerns, contact me at miguel.connell@ny030.org at (845)-545-2533 or 2d Lt Deborah Flynn at deb.flynn@ny030.org.
Regards,
C/CMSgt Miguel Connell
CAC Representative
All,
Due to the impending bad weather this weekend, the Fly-In is canceled. There is no rain date, so this event will not be rescheduled.
All,
Due to wet field conditions, this event has been rescheduled for Saturday, Oct 27th! See the previous post if you’d like more info or would like to sign up.
All,
1st Lt Jon Estis from The Hudson Valley Hornets has invited the squadron to their annual BBQ/Fly-In. There will be competitions for Spot-Landing and a Flour-Bomb-Drop, antique planes, ultra-lights, and lots of interesting things to see. The club needs a count in advance, so please register on the sign-up sheet. Here are the details:
Event: Fall BBQ/Fly-In
Date/Time: Saturday Oct 13th from 10 am to 2 pm
Location: Old Orchard Airpark, 156 Freetown Rd, Plattekill, NY 12568 (stay to the left after going through the gate)
Price: Admission is free, but donations for food are appreciated.