New squadron Facebook Page

Posted on 19 May 2013 by bsweil63

Today the squadron released its Facebook page. The intent of this page is to use a social networking medium to enhance the visibility of our squadron, increase interest in Civil Air Patrol, deseminate information regarding recent events to members and other supporters.

The facebook page can be found by searching on facebook for Raleigh Wake Composite Squadron-Civil Air Patrol.

Posting of pictures/articles must be cleared through the SQUADRON PAO prior to posting. Anyone attemping to post pictures or articles without consent will be blocked, and the material deleated.

We look forward to your suggestions for increasing the effectiveness of this medium.

1st. Lt. BryanWeil, CAP.                                                           PAO NC-048

 

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Raleigh-Wake Composite Squadron Meeting 29 April 2013

Posted on 9 May 2013 by eric_pantlin

Last week at the Raleigh-Wake Composite Squadron meeting, the cadets arrived in their PT gear for the fun 5th Tuesday. The Raleigh-Wake Composite Squadron runs on a set plan where the first Tuesday of each month is PT, the second and third are BDU’s with Specialty Tracks and Drill, and the fourth is Blue’s with Character Development, DDR, and promotions, but every few months, there is a 5th Tuesday in the month. The Executive Staff takes ideas  from the squadron to plan a fun meeting which allows the cadets to work together in a slightly less formal environment, promoting team unity. Many games and leadership activities were performed, some of which were Capture the Flag, Musical chairs, and Cross the Ocean. There was one promotion: C/MSgt Cornejo. The Airman School flight staff worked on their guidons for their flights and Airman School logistics sorted through items that cadets needed. For the Airman School staff this was a productive night and the last to prepare before arriving at the campsites the following weekend. For all cadets this was a very fun Fun Night.

C/MSgt Cornejo being promoted.

C/MSgt Cornejo being promoted.

Cadets playing musical chairs. To make it into an icebreaker, the cadets that did not get a chair when the music stops had to share a fact about themselves others would not have known.

Cadets playing musical chairs. To make it into an icebreaker, the cadets that did not get a chair when the music stops had to share a fact about themselves others would not have known.

Cadets playing capture the flag

Cadets playing capture the flag

Toby Vestal, C/SSgt, CAP
Cadet Public Affairs Officer
Raleigh-Wake Composite Squadron

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Raleigh Wake Composite Squadron expresses appreciation to the RDU Airport Authority and Staff

Posted on 9 May 2013 by bsweil63

By 1st. Lt Bryan S. Weil, Deputy PAO, NC-048

4/17/2017-Raleigh, NC- The Raleigh Wake Composite Squadron MER-NC-048, one of the largest squadrons in the North Carolina Wing, has enjoyed a long history of success. Squadrons are successful for many reasons, but key among them are dedicated leaders, committed membership, and support from the airport authority where the squadrons are based.

On April 17, 2013 during the RDU Airport Authority Board meeting, Capt. Richard Laviano, Squadron Commander, Raleigh Wake Composite Squadron, and Maj. Peter Bohler, Deputy Commander, presented certificates of appreciation to members of the airport staff for their professional service and support of the Squadron.

Capt. Laviano has expressed the Civil Air Patrol’s gratitude to the RDU Airport Authority previously, but this ceremony afforded him the opportunity to demonstrate, publicly, the mutual support between RDU Airport and the Raleigh-Wake Composite Squadron, now and going forward.

The squadron looks forward to many more years working with the authority as this partnership enables critical support towards the squadron’s mission of supporting the United States Air Force and the citizens of North Carolina.

From left to right- Maj. Pete Bohler, Francoise Kindley, Jack Hughes, Nichkol Sutton, Wendell Thorpe, Henry Campbell, Beth Sykes, Capt. Rich Laviano

From left to right-
Maj. Pete Bohler, Francoise Kindley, Jack Hughes, Nichkol Sutton, Wendell Thorpe,
Henry Campbell, Beth Sykes, Capt. Rich Laviano

Not Pictured, but also recognized in the ceremony: Shelley Rhodes, Amber Justus, Mike Recchia and Eric Schwall .

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Group 5 Hosting CLC 18-19 MAY

Posted on 14 Apr 2013 by bsweil63
 Group 5 will sponsor CLC on 18-19 May.  This course is open to anyone who wishes to participate.  Credit received by either attending or instructing CLC is needed to progress through the CAP Professional Development Program.  We are looking for students and instructors at this time.  We also welcome any assistance Wing or Group staff members can lend.
Please send a CAPF 17 to adam.b.boyd@gmail.com to register.  We have plenty of room, so do not miss this opportunity!

Group 5 CLC

18-19 May

Fayetteville Regional Airport

UOD: Long/Short Sleeve Blues or CAP Aviator Shirt Uniform.

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2013 North Carolina StormFest 4May 2013

Posted on 12 Apr 2013 by bsweil63

The 2013 North Carolina StormFest will take place on Saturday, 4 May 2013 from 0900-1700 hrs. Location is the Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, N.C.  27601. StormFest is FREE & open to the public.

Go to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences web site  http://naturalsciences.org for more details or stay tuned to CAPNC for more details when they are made available.

For now just mark this date on your calendar & plan to attend. Those of you interested in disaster response should attend to learn more about hurricanes and other severe weather impacting North Carolina. In the past few years we here in N.C. have had our share of severe weather & hurricanes.

Now would be a great time to update your CAP 101 card qualifications to reflect CERT & GTM ratings.

1st. Lt Bryan Weil, CAP, Asst. PAO MER-NC-048

 

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2nd Annual NC Wing Pig Pickin

Posted on 10 Apr 2013 by bsweil63

Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual North Carolina Wing Pig Pickin’ and Family Day, to be held on Saturday August 10th, 2013 at NC Wing HQ. This will be in place of the regularly scheduled Commanders Call – which will be held in September.  Details will follow, but plan on having a good time, with good old fashioned NC BBQ, no uniforms, just fun.

 

1st. Lt Bryan Weil, CAP, Asst PAO, MER-NC 048

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22 May 2013 Hurricane Workshop

Posted on 10 Apr 2013 by bsweil63

There are still seats available for the Hurricane workshop to be held in Greenville on 22 May 2013. Info and registration below:

http://terms.ncem.org/TRS/courseDesc.do?sourcePage=courseSearch&cofId=63102

As hinted in a previous email, there will be a panel discussion on actions taken during hurricane Sandy in the afternoon.

1st. Lt. Bryan Weil, CAP, Assistant PAO

 

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Raleigh Wake Squadron well Represented at Professional Development Weekend

Posted on 10 Apr 2013 by bsweil63

The Raleigh Wake Composite Squadron was well represented this past weekend at the North Carolina Wing Headquarters in Burlington, North Carolina for Professional Development Weekend. Group 2 sponsored the event, which was attended by many squadrons from North Carolina, and even from South Carolina.

Two officers from Raleigh Wake Squadron provided their expertise to the Squadron Leadership School (SLS).  Major Peter A. Bohler, Sr. from Raleigh Wake Squadron led the SLS program, provided media assistance and lectured on responsibility of Staff officers, Captain David R. Gilchrist also lectured the group on leadership, creative thinking and problem solving during the weekend-long course. SLS is a required course for completion of Level 2 training, and necessary for promotion above Lieutenant.

SLS provides instruction on officership, squadron functions, Leadership, staff specialties, finance, communication and creative thinking and problem solving. Mastery of these skills is necessary for officers wishing to achieve additional command responsibilities. SLS was attended by 1LTs Andrew Vlack and Bryan Weil and 2LTs Brian Flynn, Matthew Wingfield and Terri Richards.

The second course attended by members of the squadron was Corporate Learning Course (CLC). CLC is a required element of Level 3 training and required for promotion above the rank of Captain. This class focuses on core values, CAP/USAF relations, management principles, mentoring, best practices, teamwork and group development and planning and decision making.  Captains Richard Laviano and David Gilchrist attended this class.

Both classes were honored to hear from Brigadier General Blake Williams, USA retired, former Deputy Commanding General, First Army Division. General Williams lectured on the core principles of leadership and provided many examples from his years of active duty to illustrate principles of leadership.

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Raleigh-Wake well represented at Group 2 Professional Development Weekend.

Posted on 10 Apr 2013 by bsweil63

The Raleigh Wake Composite Squadron was well represented this past weekend at the North Carolina Wing Headquarters in Burlington, North Carolina for Professional Development Weekend. Group 2 sponsored the event, which was attended by many squadrons from North Carolina, and even from South Carolina.

Two officers from Raleigh Wake Squadron provided their expertise to the Squadron Leadership School (SLS).  Major Peter A. Bohler, Sr. from Raleigh Wake Squadron led the SLS program, provided media assistance and lectured on responsibility of Staff officers, Captain David R. Gilchrist also lectured the group on leadership, creative thinking and problem solving during the weekend-long course. SLS is a required course for completion of Level 2 training, and necessary for promotion above Lieutenant.

SLS provides instruction on officership, squadron functions, Leadership, staff specialties, finance, communication and creative thinking and problem solving. Mastery of these skills is necessary for officers wishing to achieve additional command responsibilities. SLS was attended by 1LTs Andrew Vlack and Bryan Weil and 2LTs Brian Flynn, Matthew Wingfield and Terri Richards.

The second course attended by members of the squadron was Corporate Learning Course (CLC). CLC is a required element of Level 3 training and required for promotion above the rank of Captain. This class focuses on core values, CAP/USAF relations, management principles, mentoring, best practices, teamwork and group development and planning and decision making.  Captains Richard Laviano and David Gilchrist attended this class.

Both classes were honored to hear from Brigadier General Blake Williams, USA retired, former Deputy Commanding General, First Army Division. General Williams lectured on the core principles of leadership and provided many examples from his years of active duty to illustrate principles of leadership.

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Senior Meeting: New starting time

Posted on 4 Apr 2013 by griffaa

The Senior Meeting is switching to Summer time, with a start at 7:00 PM

 

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