August 2012

Group II SAREX
training was a success

Introduction of the
Community
Emergency Response
Team

Promotions and
Awards

Semper
Vigilans

PE AC HT R EE D EK AL B SEN IO R SQ U AD R ON
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

Integrity, Volunteer Service,

Excellence, and Respect

Group II SAREX: 6 Planes, Cameras, ELTs

28 July, 2012, DeKalb Peachtree
Airport Chamblee Georgia.The nine
Squadrons of Group II, Georgia Wing,
Civil Air Patrol, commanded by Major
Kelly Johnson, and members of the Hall
County Emergency Management Agency
came together to train at PDK.

Air Crews also practiced finding areas

Composite, Barrow-Jackson Cadet, Newtargeted by Hall County EMA using simu- ton County Composite, Clarke County
lated distress signals.
Composite, and the Street School Cadet
squadrons.
Having Hall County EMA train with CAP
Group II is strategic to the success of
CAP in North East Georgia, said 1st Lt
Mike Mullet, Group II Operations Officer.
We must train with local EMAs so both
organizations will be ready when the
time comes.

Aerial Photography training missions

supported the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) by focusing on
key infrastructure locations in North East
Georgia.
The SAREX featured Group II squadrons
comprised of the following nine NorthAir Crews also trained with the Hall
east Georgia and Metro Atlanta squadCounty Emergency Management Agency rons: DeKalb County Cadet, Augusta
whose members will practiced
Composite, Gwinnett Composite, the
communicating with CAP air crews. CAP Peachtree-DeKalb Senior, Walton County

PDK Host High School Students

16 July , 2012: DeKalb Peachtree Airport
Chamblee GeorgiaPDK Senior Squadron
introduced nine high school students from
Horizon's Atlanta to aviation careers by hosting an
Aerospace Education experience that included a
tour of PDK and the opportunity to sit in a real
airplane.
PDK Senior members 1st
Lt Mike Mullett, 1st Lt Jerry Lewis, and Major Andy
Butler introduced the students to aviation
careers by discussing military, flying, and

non-flying options. Lewis also introduced

the group to CAP and explained how to join
the Cadet program.

1st Lt Mike Mullet , Group II Operations Officer

1st Lt Mullets static display of a single engine Cessna 172 offered the highlight of the
day: A chance for students to sit in a real
airplane and manipulate the controls.
The students of Katherine
The morning concluded with a tour of the
Perrotta and Scott Tucker
old PDK tower and a discussion of careers
were then treated to a tour of in air traffic control.
PDK airport where they met
Epps Aviation personnel who
GA-130 wishes to thank Bernadette Darnell
discussed FBO careers.
from Angel flight and Shane Dale from Epps
Aviation for spending time describing their
The Epps hangar held a cor- careers in aviation to the students.
porate jet being prepared for Horizons Atlanta is a K-12 independent,
flight, presenting an excellent democratic boarding and day school with
venue for a dynamic question and answer
approximately 110 students located in
session concerning corporate aviation.
downtown Atlanta.

SAFETY:

Partner Profile

Following a major disaster, first responders

who provide fire and medical services will not
be able to meet the demand for these services.
Factors such as number of victims, communication failures, and road blockages will prevent
people from accessing emergency services they
have come to expect at a
moment's notice through
911. People will have to rely
on each other for help in
order to meet their immediate lifesaving and life sustaining needs.
If we can predict that emergency services will not
meet immediate needs following a major disaster,
especially if there is no
warning as in an earthquake, and people will
spontaneously volunteer, what can government
do to prepare citizens for this eventuality?

Good
Conduct

ter, civilians can be recruited and trained as

neighborhood, business, and government teams
that, in essence, will be auxiliary responders.
These groups can provide immediate assistance
to victims in their area, organize spontaneous
volunteers who have not had the training, and
collect disaster intelligence
that will assist professional
responders with prioritization
and allocation of resources
following a disaster. Since
1993 when this training was
made available nationally by
FEMA, communities in 28
States and Puerto Rico have
conducted CERT training.
The CERT course is delivered
in the community by a team of
first responders who have the requisite
knowledge and skills to instruct the sessions.

The CERT training for community groups is

usually delivered in 2 1/2 hour sessions, one
evening a week over a 7 week period. The training consists of the following:
Session I: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
Session II: DISASTER FIRE SUPPRESSION
Session III: DISASTER MEDICAL
OPERATIONS PART I
Session IV: DISASTER MEDICAL
OPERATIONS, PART II
Session V: LIGHT SEARCH AND RESCUE
OPERATIONS
Session VI: DISASTER PSYCHOLOGY AND
The Community Emergency Response Team
TEAM ORGANIZATION
concept was developed and implemented by the Session VII: COURSE REVIEW AND
Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) in
DISASTER SIMULATION
1985. The Whittier Narrows earthquake in 1987
CERT is about
underscored the area-wide threat of a major
disaster in California. Further, it confirmed the readiness, people
need for training civilians to meet their immedi- helping people,
rescuer safety,
ate needs. As a result, the LAFD created the
and doing the
Disaster Preparedness Division with the purpose of training citizens and private and govern- greatest good for
the greatest numment employees.
ber. CERT is a
positive and realThe Federal Emergency Management Agency
istic approach to
(FEMA) recognizes the importance of preparing citizens. The Emergency Management Insti- emergency and disaster situations where citizens will be initially on their own and their actute (EMI) and the National Fire Academy
adopted and expanded the CERT materials be- tions can make a difference. Through training,
citizens can manage utilities and put out small
lieving them applicable to all hazards.
fires; treat the three killers by opening airways,
The CERT course will benefit any citizen who controlling bleeding, and treating for shock;
takes it. This individual will be better prepared provide basic medical aid; search for and rescue
to respond to and cope with the aftermath of a victims safely; and organize themselves and
disaster. Additionally, if a community wants to spontaneous volunteers to be effective.
supplement its response capability after a disasFirst, present citizens the facts about what to
expect following a major disaster in terms of
immediate services. Second, give the message
about their responsibility for mitigation and
preparedness. Third, train them in needed lifesaving skills with emphasis on decision making
skills, rescuer safety, and doing the greatest
good for the greatest number. Fourth, organize
teams so that they are an extension of first responder services offering immediate help to
victims until professional services arrive.

Be safe! Be good! Be careful! Have fun!

We cheerfully chirp such well-meaning
phrases to one another multiple times a
day, reducing them to clichs and robbing them of any practical meaning. Its
nice to be or to have, but the key is
to do by taking whatever actions are
required to achieve the desired state.
However, as with many human endeavors, the challenge lies in knowing what
should be done.
Fortunately, the aviation community
benefits from an enormous range of
how-to resources. Among them is the
Aviators Model Code of Conduct
(AMCC), which is, in fact, an entire family of documents intended to help pilots
and aviation maintenance technicians
(AMTs) master the ever-expanding body
of knowledge and technique required to
be safe, good, and careful while also
having fun in aviation
activities.
The AMCC:
Promotes flight and ground safety,
professionalism, and pilot contributions
to the aviation community and society
at large
Encourages the development and
adoption of good judgment, ethical behavior, and personal responsibility
Supports improved communications
between pilots, regulators, and others
in the aviation industry
The basic Aviators Model Code of Conduct presents its vision of aviation excellence in seven specific areas:
1: General Responsibilities of
Aviators;
2: Passengers and People on the
Surface;
3: Training and Proficiency;
4: Security;
5: Environmental Issues;
6: Use of Technology
7 : Advancement and Promotion of Aviation.
See FAA Safety Briefing for more
details

Resolve to Be ready
2012
Nows the time, Resolve to be Ready in 2012
Darryl J. Madden, Director, Ready Campaign

For many, the New Year is a time for making resolutions and goals for the year to come. Spending
more time with the family, losing ten pounds, exercising more and reducing debt are resolutions that
appear on many of our lists, but the Federal Emergency Management Agencys (FEMA) Ready Campaign is asking you to Resolve to be Ready by making an emergency preparedness resolution.
The Ready Campaign would like to make an emergency preparedness resolution easy to keep by
providing the tools and resources needed to take the
four important steps: learn your risks, make a plan,
build a kit, and get involved. Flooding, winter
storms, wildfires and earthquakes - preparing ahead
of time can help to save lives, protect property, and
can speed up the pace of recovery. By taking a few
simple steps you can prepare for what potential disaster and emergencies can bring.
Make a simple resolution that can help to save you
all year long. You and your family can create or update your own emergency preparedness plan, build
your own supply kit and be ready for winter storms,
spring noreasters or summer power outages. Free
preparedness resources, such as a Family Emergency Plan template and an Emergency Supply Kit
Checklist are just a click away at and can be found
on Ready.gov or Listo.gov. The Ready Web site
also has a special section for kids, ages 8-12,
(Ready Kids) and for owner operators of small- to
medium-sized businesses (Ready Business).
Emergencies will happen, but taking action now can
help us all to minimize the impact they will have on
our lives.
Preparedness is contagious. What starts with one
family can spread throughout a neighborhood, and
every prepared community frees up emergency responders to take care of those who are in dire need.
Preparedness is a shared responsibility and everyone has a role. So take the time and
Resolve to be Ready in 2012.

PREPAREDNESS
TIPS
Be Informed: Free information is
available to assist you from federal,
state, local, tribal, and territorial resources. You can find preparedness
information by: Accessing
Ready.gov to learn what to do before,
during, and after an emergency Contacting your local emergency management agency to get essential information on specific hazards to your
area, local plans for shelter and evacuation, ways to get information before and during an emergency, and
how to sign up for emergency alerts
if they are available Contacting your
local firehouse and asking for a tour
and information about preparedness
Make a Plan: Discuss, agree on, and
document an emergency plan with
those in your care. For sample plans,
see Ready.gov. Work together with
neighbors, colleagues and others to
build community resilience.
Build a Kit: Keep enough emergency supplies on hand for you and those
in your care water, non-perishable
food, first aid, prescriptions, flashlight, battery-powered radio for a
checklist of supplies visit Ready.gov.
Get Involved: There are many ways
to Get Involved especially before a
disaster occurs. The whole community can participate in programs and
activities to make their families,
homes and communities safer from
risks and threats. Community leaders
agree the formula for ensuring a safer
homeland consists of volunteers, a
trained and informed public and increased support of emergency response agencies during disasters. Major disasters can overwhelm first responder agencies, empowering individuals to lend support
Police, fire and rescue may not always be able to reach you quickly .

New Member
Integration
The First Six Months
We have all seen our new members fade away! Consider this
scenario
Too bad so sad!
We sometimes will say:
They didnt really fit in!
They werent very
friendly!
Maybe their job or family is taking too much
time!
We usually dont ask:
What could we have
done better?
Did I do enough to
make them feel welcome?
What other resources
could have helped the
new member?
Do you see the difference? The
first approach blames the new
member for not fitting in, and the
second approach asks the critical
questions needed to help improve the experience for the next
new member.
The new member typically starts
strong eager, interested and
open. They are polite, a bit reserved and sometimes shy. The
Squadron rallies around; introducing themselves and making
small talk. As the current members start to resume their customary friendships and activities,
thoughts about the new member
recede. And the new member
loses interest, stops attending
functions and fades away.

a period of
doubt about
making the decision to join our
Squadron. It is a type of
organizational buyers remorse.
They may not be asking you
these questions, but they are
certainly asking themselves!
1. Will I be accepted or rejected here?
2. How will this group be different from my other affiliations?
3. What exactly will this organization be like?
4. What risks will I take here?
5. How am I like other people
here? Different?
6. Will I feel pressured and
pushed to perform in
some way?
7. How important will I be?
8. Who will be the real leaders here? What can be
achieved here?
It is important for you to think
about this prior experience so
you can remember what it is like
to be new. The feeling of new
is often uncertain, unclear and
uncomfortable! But there are
things we can do to reduce the
stress of being new.
What is integration?
Integration is the evolving outgrowth of the
careful and methodical
implementation of a
long-term orientation.
It means feeling like
you are a part of a
team.

Integration provides the fundaQuestions New Members Ask mental information and relationship building needed to be sucThemselves
cessful in an organization. OrienNow, its time to put yourself in
tation processes typically focus
the shoes of a new member.
Every new member goes through only on providing information.

The Top 10 Reasons

Sure to Kill
Enthusiasm
10. Long periods of time without
contact.
9. No one talks to the new
member.
8. No explanations for terms
or organizational structures.
7. No introductions to key
people in the Squadron,
Group or Wing.
6. No short term objectives.
5. No training.
4. No advisors the go to
people.
3. Not being included (i.e. the
Officers Club).
2. Not knowing how to find
resources.
And the #1 Reason Sure to kill
enthusiasm is

NO FUN!

Captain Steve Perrotta having FUN!!!

Two of PDKs finest, Andy Butler

and Jim Crone, attended the July
23 27 session of NESA

Welcome PDKs Newest

Mission Pilots!!!

On 28 July, 2012 2nd Lt Jonathan Hollada gets to enjoy being PDKs newest Mission pilot for all of 2 Hours. Captain Ken
Hairr stole the title away a mere 2 hours
later!!!

Atlantas Horizons Visit

the Squadron and PDK

Promotions and
Awards

B EHIND THE
U NIFORM
C HRIS G OLDEN

GA-130 Members and Officers continue to be

recognized for their work in the Civil Air Patrol
2nd Lt Micheal Burton received CAP Pilot Wings for Form 5 &
TMP
Capt Jeffrey Chiu Communications Specialty Track Technician
2nd Lt Jerry Lewis promoted to 1st Lt
Capt Stephn Perrotta Safety Specialty Track - Technicain

Important August
Dates:

Maj Elise Whitworth received her 3rd award for Summer

Encampment

FAA Issues General Aviation Airports Study

August 4 Founding of the Coast
Guard 1790
August 7 Staff Meeting
August 14 General Meeting
August 18 SAREX at LZU
August 21 Training
August 28 General Meeting

September 18th
Squadron Picnic

December 9th
Squadron Christmas Party

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a study

called General Aviation Airports: A National Asset. The FAA
conducted the 18-month study to capture the many diverse functions of general aviation (GA) airports. As a result, the general
public will have a better understanding of GA airports in the
community and within the national air transportation system.
Over the last century, GA airports have evolved from unpaved
landing strips to aviation hubs. This in-depth analysis highlights
the pivotal role GA airports play in our society, economy, and
the entire aviation system.
This strategic tool will help the FAA, state aeronautical agencies, and airport sponsors make planning decisions. The FAA
worked with aviation-industry stakeholders including state aeronautical agencies, aviation associations, aviation user groups,
airport directors, airport authorities, airport planners, academia,
other federal agencies, and local councils of government.
GA airports can serve many different functions and advance the
public interest, ensuring that Americans nationwide have access
to medical flights, search and rescue, disaster relief, aerial firefighting, law enforcement, community access, commercial and
industrial activity, flight instruction, and air cargo. The study
also aligns the 2,455 GA airports based on their existing activity
levels national, regional, local, and basic
HEADQUARTERS
PEACHTREE DEKALB (PDK) SENIOR SQUADRON
CIVIL AIR PATROL
AUXILIARY UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
2000 AIRPORT ROAD, ROOM 227
CHAMBLEE, GA 30341

What is your profession?

I am a lawyer. Specifically, I help clients (mostly companies, but sometimes
individuals) who have business and
legal problems. The work I do is pretty
broad and ranges from computer software licensing disputes to breaches of
various agreements. In sum, if someone is in a dispute (or might be), they
call me.
Why did you join CAP and PDK in
particular?
I was a cadet in the 1980s in Minnesota, leaving after the Spaatz award in
1991. After taking time away for college, law school, and starting a family,
I was ready to get back into it. I joined
PDK merely because it had a reputation as an exemplary squadron in the
Atlanta area.
Tell us about your family:
I have a wife, Heather, and a 2-yearold son, Nicholas, both of whom I
adore. My wife has a private pilot rating, so I'm lucky enough to have a
safety-pilot along on most flights (to
keep me IFR current.)
What hobbies do you enjoy?
Family and flying are my main focuses
outside of work. I've long since given
up the preferred hobbies of my younger
self (like skydiving).
Last Vacation spot?
What's a vacation?!? Seriously, it's
been a while since I've had a true vacation. My wife and I enjoyed Hawaii
(pre-child) a number of years ago, but
not much vacationing since then.
And anything else you would like to
share....
I soloed when I was 16 years old at a
CAP Solo Encampment in Minnesota.
More than a few years later, my family
now has a 1975 Cessna 182 we keep at
FTY. It makes family trips all the
more enjoyable.