Suffolk Cadet Squadron VII

Long Island Group                                             

Civil Air Patrol New York Wing

United States Air Force Auxiliary

From: C/CMSgt Jonathan Millings

Subject: CAC meetings minutes from 07 January

1. Listed below are the minutes of the LIG Cadet Advisory meeting of 07 January, which was held at Group HQ from 1930 to 2030 hours.         

2. OPENING BUISNESS: C/Man Ray McGowan called the meeting to order at 1932, seconded by C/Capt Alex Scandaliato.

 A. Roll call: 

C/Maj Ray McGowan-Squadron 10- Chairman- present

C/CMSgt Joshua Millings-Squadron 10- Vice Chairman-present

                                              C/2Lt Kevin Grosshandler-Squadron 6-Vice Chairman- present

                        C/CMSgt Jonathan Millings-Squadron 10-Recorder-present

                                 C/1^st Lt Kory Gatly-LIG Primary for NYWG-not present 

                                 C/SSgt Nicholas Grottola- Squadron 5-Primary – present

            C/SSgt Cory Clark-Squadron 5-Assistant – present

                        C/Capt Alex Scandaliato-Observer- present

                        C/CMSgt Ian Kuhn-Squadron 6- Primary- not present

                        C/Maj Darin Mihalik-Squadron 6- Assistant - present

                        C/CMSgt Edward Mullen-Squadron 7-Primary- present

                        C/Maj Patrick Argento-Squadron 7-Observer-not present

                        C/Capt Christopher Rollins-Squadron 8-Primary- present

                        C/CMSgt Raymond MacQuill- Squadron 9- Primary- present

                        C/SSgt Patrick Erwin-Squadron 9-Assistant – present

                        C/CMSgt James Grippe-Squadron 10-Primary - present                     

                        Capt Christina Reynolds-Senior Adviser

B.  Reading and approval of minutes- December Minutes approved

                                                             By the council for issue to squadrons.

C. Squadron and Senior Advisors Reports:  

I.   C/SSgt Nicholas Grottola -Brian M. Mooney Squadron -NY 247

1. Membership:

A) On MML:    44

                                  Cadets:    27

                                  Seniors:   16

B)   Active:       29

                                  Cadets:   21

                                  Seniors:    8

C) # Cadets who left: 0

D) # Cadets who joined: 2

2. Promotions: 1

3. Past Activities: LIGSAR

4. Future Activities: Military Ball, Cold Finger Run

5. # Of Orientation Rides of the month: 0

6. Problems: 0

7. Special Awards: 0

8.Milestones Awards: 0

II. C/Maj Darin E.Mihalik-Suffolk Cadet Squadron 6-NY 117

              1.Membership: On MML: 59

                                    Cadets: 43

                                    Seniors: 16    

                                     Active: 49

                                     Cadets: 40   

                                     Seniors: 9       

                       Cadets who left: 0

                  Cadets who joined: 2

Promotions: 2

Past Activities: Wing SAREX

Future Activities: Military Ball, LIGSAR Prerequisite    

Problems: 0 

# Of Orientation Flights for the month: 2       

Special Awards: 0

Milestones: 0           

III.C/CMSgt Edward Mullen-Squadron 7-NY 153

1. Membership

     A) On MML: 26

          Cadets: 17  

        Seniors: 9

   B) Active: 23

Cadets: 16

Seniors: 7         

Cadets who left: 0 

Cadets who joined: 2

Promotions: 2 

Past Activities: 0

Future Activities: 0

# Of Orientation Rides for the month: 0    

Problems: 0

Special Awards: 0

Milestones: 0

IV. C/Capt Christopher Rollins-Nassau Cadet Squadron 8-NY 288

1. Membership:

A) On MML:     51

                                  Cadets:    39

                                  Seniors:   12

B)   Active:       35

                                  Cadets:             20-25                                   

                                     Seniors:  10

C) # Cadets who left: 1 cadet not on MML but paid dues (Jesse Lippolt)

D) # Cadets who joined: 0 (+1 senior-renewed membership)

2. Promotions: 3

3. Past Activities: Wreaths Across America, Holiday Party

4. Future Activities: Change of Command, LIG Military Ball, LIGSAR Academy

5. # of Orientation Rides for the month: 0

6. Problems: No major problems, continuing to push for activity

7. Special Awards:

                        Cadet of the Month

                                    November: C/Amn Joseph Amato

8. Milestone Awards: 1 Earhart-C/Capt Christopher Rollins    

V. C/CMSgt Raymond Macquill-Suffolk Cadet Squadron 9- NY 311

1.      Membership: On MML: 45

                        Cadets: 26

                        Seniors: 19

                        Active: 32

                        Cadets: 23

                        Seniors: 9

                        Cadets who left: 0

                        Cadets who joined: 1

2.      Promotions: 0

3.      Past Activities: 0

4.      Future Activities: Squadron Holiday Party, 106^th UTA, LIGSAR,CAC SAREX

5.      # Of Orientation Rides for the month: 0

6.      Problems: 0

7.      Special Awards: 0

8.      Milestone Award: 0         

VI. C/CMSgt James Grippe -Suffolk Cadet Squadron 10- NY 328

1.      Membership: On MML: 79

                        Cadets: 47

                        Seniors: 32

                        Active: 57

                        Cadets: 40

                        Seniors: 17

                        Cadets who left: 0

                        Cadets who joined: 0

2.      Promotions: 4

3.      Past Activities: Wreaths Across America, Holiday Party

4. Future Activities: LIG Military Ball

# Of Orientation Flights for the month: 0

Problems: 0

Special Awards: 0

Milestone Awards: 0

VII. Capt Christina Reynolds-Senior Adviser  

 Representatives have to do a better job communicating what was discussed at CAC to their respective squadrons. The lack of proper communication has been observed in the absence of cadets at activities. If the representatives do not make their respective cadets aware of upcoming opportunities and activities, there is no need for the CAC.          

Squadron 8 can put a request for the Group van to help more easily transport cadets to activities.

The entire CAC should realize it is the height of winter, and should dress accordingly (winter blues); they should try to the best of their power to be uniform in their overall appearance.     

Motion-To begin meetings at 7 pm, to facilitate more work being accomplished.     

Seconded by C/CMSgt James Grippe      

Favor-12

Opposed-0      

D. Old Business 

12 Dec. Wing SAREX- cadet participation was extremely poor (4).Cadets shadowing seniors as they went about their duties. Coordination between different radio posts and mission bases was excellent. Pine Barrens was pleased with conduct. 

E. New Business:

1^st Lt. Kevin Grosshandler-NCO Academy

9-11 April-West Hills County Park

Application due dates: In-flight-29 March

                                           Staff-5 March

Payment: $20-Cadets

                $25-Senior 

Arrival Times:Staff-1700 hr.

                    Inflight-1800 hr.

CAPF 31, or 117, are both permissible.

LIGSAR ACADEMY 2010 UPDATE

Pre-requisite day 30 January 2010- LIG HQ - Time TBD

First Aid/CPR - 31 January 2010 - LIG HQ - Time TBD

Fee for non LIGSAR Participants will be $10.00

Academy dates will be

12-16 Feb 2010 - Staff

13-16 Feb 2010 – Student

Capt Alex Scandaliato, Maj Darin Mihalik-Group-wide class: CAP Organization and Structure.

Dates: 13 March-8-11-Airmen, NCO’S

          14 March-8-11-Cadet Officers

A bit more development is needed.     

CAC SAREX-Positions were assigned, and dates for training and planning were established.  

                      Incident Commander -McGowan

                        Logistics Section Chief-Millings, Josh

                        Flight Line Supervisor-Grosshandler

                        Public Information Officer-Millings, Jon

                        Planning Section Chief-Gatley

                        Air Branch Director-Grottola

                        Liaison Officer-Clark

                        Ground Branch Director-Scandaliato

                        Ground Team Leader-Kuhn

                        Operations Section Chief-Mihalik

                        Safety Officer(s)-Mullen, Erwin

                        Mission Radio Operator-Rollins

                        Communications Unit Leader-Macquill

                        Finance/Administration Section Chief-Grippe

Mandatory Activities: 21 Jan.-proposal meeting   

                                    4 Feb. - After CAC meeting, “meet and greet” with respective                mentors.

                        27 Feb.-Wing SAREX

                                    20 Mar.?-Wing Sarex

                      Actual SAREX either 5-6 June or 12-13 June

28 Mar.-Suffolk County Half Marathon. Maximum participation is needed

3 Apr. - LIG Blood Drive

30 Apr.-2 May-NYWg Conference

14-15 May-NER SARCOMP

21-23 May-First NYWg Encampment Staff Workshop

29 May- Calverton Flag Placement

30 May-Blue Angels/Republic Airshow

5 June-Calverton Flag pick-up

25-27 June-Second NYWg Encampment Staff Workshop      

G. Commander’s visit:   

Cadets who have joined one of the Group squadrons within the last 6 to 8 months may wear Unit Citations Ribbons. Once a year has passed since the last unit citation was given out (June 2009), cadets joining are not eligible to wear it.Also, if a cadet transfers from a unit who had received a citation, to one that has not, they may not wear that ribbon.