Kentucky Wing U.S.

Civil Air Patrol

Central Kentucky Cadet Squadron GLR-KY-222 Lexington, KY More than meets the skies March 2008

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Kentucky Wing SAREX

Promotion Announcements
The temperatures were predicted to plummet into the teens and lower 20s during the weekend of February 8th 10JD. There are 2 senior members and 2 cadets from GLR-KY-222 who are thankful that slightly warmer temperatures prevailed. Thursday, February 14, GLR-KY-222 proudly held our first promotions in our squadron. We wish to offer our congratulations to the following cadets: Cadet/Tech Sergeant Danielle promoted to Cadet/Master Sergeant BaxterMoore

Cadet/Airman 1IJ Class Brandon Burke promoted to Cadet/Senior Airman Cadet/Airman Devon IJ Cadet/Airman 1 Class Vono promoted to

The following Senior Member received the following awards: SM Daniel Baxter received Yeager Ribbon 2Lt. Patricia BaxterMoore, SM Amy Motchnik, C/MSgt Danielle BaxterMoore and C/AIC Devon Vono ventured out to the Red River Gorge in Daniel Boone National Forest in Slade, KY. During this KY Wing SAREX, there were several sorties including ground and air-to-ground teams searching to locate downed aircraft as well as missing persons. Members from our squadron were able to work on several SQTRs such as Ground Team 3, and Mission Radio Operator. 2Lt. Patricia BaxterMoore received Benjamin O. Davis Award 2Lt. Debbie Burke received Finance Technician Rating SM Amy Motchnik received Membership & Yeager Ribbons SM Jamie Vono received Membership Ribbon

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March & April Schedule

Thurs., Mar. 6 Model Rocketry UNIFORM: BDUs Thurs., Mar. 13 Model Rocketry UNIFORM: BDUs Fri., March 15 & Sat., Mar 16 CLC at Wing HDQ (senior members) Thurs., Mar. 20 Model Rocketry UNIFORM: BDUs Thurs., Mar. 27 Model Rocketry UNIFORM: BDUs Fri., Mar 28 & Sat., Mar 29 - Indiana Wing Conference Indianapolis UNIFORM: CIVs & BRING CLASS As Thurs., April 3 Model Rocketry UNIFORM: BDUs Sat., April 5 Senior Member Staff Meeting 9:00 - 11:30 Hangar 4 Model Rocket Launch - meet at Hangar 4 at 12:00 - UNIFORM: BDUs Thurs., April 10 Moral Leadership UNIFORM: Class A s Thurs., April 10 Sun., April 13 Lexington Home, Garden & Flower Show Thurs., April 17 Promotions, Awards & Missions Staff Assistant Prerequisite Training UNIFORM: CLASS As Fri., April 18 Sun., April 20 KY Wing SAREX Evaluation Practice Location to be announced Thurs., April 24 To be announced **Testing will be available each Thursday at 6:15pm. Please contact Lt. Patricia Baxter Moore to confirm arrangements ( glrk y222@gmail.com ).

Lexington Home, Garden & Flower Show

We are working on the details of acquiring space at the Home Show. Each day will require representation from members of our squadron. Cadets are being asked to cover a 5 hour shift. These are the dates, times and member schedule: Thursday, April 10 5:00 pm 10:00 pm - SM Motchnik Friday, April 11 5:00 pm 10:00 pm - SM Vono, C/A1C Vono & C/A1C Burke Saturday, April 12 11:00 am 10:00 pm - 2Lt. BaxterMoore, C/MSgt BaxterMoore & C/Amn Frangedakis Sunday, April 13 12:00 pm 7:00 pm - 2Lt. Burke, SM Burke & C/Amn Rowden

2008 Encampment
Mark your calendars 2008 encampment is June 21IJ 28JD. This year our cadets will be attending the West Virginia Wing Encampment. The week will be spent at Camp Dawson near Morgantown, WV. Camp Dawson is a National Guard and Army Special Forces Training Center. The cost for this encampment is $75. Check out the encampment website: http://www.wvwg.cap.gov/encampment.htm There are many opportunities for cadets within the national and regional CAP organization. In addition to the WV Encampment, there is also an IL/IN Encampment scheduled this summer for July 19JD July 26JD in Marseilles, IL. For information, contact Lt. Patricia BaxterMoore at glrky222@gmail.com or visit the Illinois Wing website at http://www.ilcap.org/se2008/home.htm

Squadron Information
Meeting Location We will be meeting at the National Guard Armory. The address is 4201 Parkers Mill Rd at the airport. Page 2 of 3

Weekly Meet ing Schedule for March 18:50 Arrival - Gather & Prepare for Inspection 19:00 Senior & Cadets Enter Drill Hall 19:05 Opening Formation Pledge of Allegiance & Cadet Oath 19:15 Inspection, Drill & Drill Test 19:35 Core Education 20:45 Briefings & Announcements 21:30 Closing Formation

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Kentucky Wing News

Scheduled Events 15-16 Mar - Corporate Learning Course 29 Mar CD Refresher 18-20 Apr SAREVAL Practice Exercise 16-18 May SAREVAL Exercise 12 July Wing Conference 2-9 Aug National Mission Aircrew School Aerospace Education Book of the Month Every Month, the Kentucky Wing Aerospace Education staff will select a recommended Book of the Month. Although this is not required reading, these will usually be books that are enjoyable as well as educational. The book for March has not yet been posted, however this is the selected text for February:

Squadron Contacts
Squadron Commander 2Lt. Debbie Burke Cell # 859-619-5855 Deputy Commander, 2Lt. Patricia BaxterMoore Cell# 859-509-7381 Email: glrky222@gmail.com

Donations
Civil Air Patrol is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) corporation. Each squadron is responsible for raising its own funds. Donations are used for special events, assistance for low-income cadets as well as various education and leadership programs. To make a tax-deductible donation, please contact Lt. Debbie Burke at 859-619-5855 or email at glrky222@gmail.com. A Field Guide to Airplanes of North America, 3 H@ Edition (Revised, Update): M.R. Montgomery and Gerald L. Foster, 2006, Houghton Mifflin Co., ISBN 0618411275. This field guide to Airplanes will help you identify almost any aircraft you see on the ground or in flight. Page 3 of 3