M o n d ay n i g h t w r a p u p N o r t h l a n d C o m p o s i t e S q u a d r o n August 24, 2010 Volume 1, Issue 27 www.mncap.org/northland Northland Composite Squadron Is On Facebook!

Capt. Robin Helgager, Squadron Commander Capt. Ray Majkrzak Deputy Commander for Seniors AE Officer & O-Flight Coordinator Contact Number: 218-444-2268 email: [email protected]

1Lt. Jeff Madsen Deputy Commander for Cadets Contact Number: 218-556-5316 email: [email protected]

Announcements BlackCAP registration is now open at:

http://redwing.mncap.org/Blackcap/ This is THE best new cadet activity in Minnesota Wing. EVERYONE should sign up for this annual event that is held in Red Wing, Minnesota. YOU MUST SIGN UP ONLINE FOR THIS ACTIVITY! You DO NOT want to miss annual event.

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to C/2Lt Beau Braun for being accepted into college at St. Thomas University. Monday Night was his last night with us for a while and we wish him well as we “loan” him to college. C/2Lt Braun’s new address is: Beau Braun Mail 2510 2115 Summit Ave St. Paul, MN 55105-1096 Congratulations to C/2Lt Rebekah Schrader for accepting the position of Cadet Deputy Commander for Northland. Her position in the Cadet Chain of Command is directly below Cadet Commander Coutlee.

SPECIAL THANK YOU’S Capt. Ray Majkrzak and 1Lt. Jeff Madsen for all the help and coordination of Orientation Flights (Cadet O-Flights) for our cadets. They spend many hours a week in coordination with pilots, parents and cadets to get our young people up in the air. Gentlemen, you are much appreciated!

Monday Night Wrap Up is now posted our website: www.mncap.org/northland

CONGRATULATIONS CADETS! ALPHA FLIGHT Cadet of the Week

Mandy Bushong BRAVO FLIGHT Cadet of the Week

Bryan Porter CHARLIE FLIGHT Cadet of the Week

Fiona Kloehn CADET OF THE QUARTER

MANDY BUSHONG In This Issue: Announcements

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Cadets of the Week

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HELP THE BEMIDJI FOOD SHELF Ray and Kristin Majkzrak

Northland Notes

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If anyone has excess garden vegetables, please consider donating them to the BEMIDJI SOUP KITCHEN (218-751-2810).

2LT Braun Send Off

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Calendar

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CAP Acronyms

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Come For A Visit, Stay For The Adventure!

NORTHLAND NOTES POWERED FLIGHTS Cadets: please make every effort to try and participate in at least one Orientation Flight during the coming weeks. We expect to have a CAP aircraft here from Saturday August 28th through Sunday September 4th. Remember, the weather usually turns unfavorable in November and December, severely limiting the opportunities for Orientation Flights during those months. Please contact Lt. Jeff Madsen to arrange the Orientation Flights. All cadets are eligible for these flights (except those who have been to Flight Academy). Cadets need to bring their CAP ID, lunch, water and a camera. Full stomachs are much less likely to be upset—so have your cadets EAT BEFORE they come. NO POP before or during flying.

DINING OUT - OCTOBER 9 Each year, our squadron gathers with our friends, families and members of the community for our Dining Out and Awards program. This year the event will be held at the Evangelical Covenant Church (across from the Bemidji Movie theater) October 9. This event is also our largest fund raiser of the year. Ticket prices are $22 per person and table sponsorships will be $150 per table. Please make plans to attend this event and invite others! Our goal is 250 in attendance and 50 Table Sponsors!

NORTHLAND PHOTOS

Past Northland Chaplain, Major Hyle Anderson visits the squadron on Monday Night to pick up Northland’s 74th member, Chaplain Anderson’s great nephew, Tyrell Hough (in white shirt).

NORTHLAND SEND OFF FOR C/2LT BRAUN

NORTHLAND CALENDAR August 30 Regular Meeting (PT) PT/Fun Night

September 6 Regular Meeting (Blues) Promotions/Char Development 13 Regular Meeting (BDU) AE/ES 15 Cadet O-Flights 18 CAP Informational Meeting in Park Rapids 20 Regular Meeting (PT) PT 21 Staff Meeting 24-26 BLACKCAP, Red Wing, MN 27 Regular Meeting (BDU) Comms/ Med 29 R.S.V.P Brunch—CAP Serving 30 Cadet O-Flights

October 1 United Way Coats for Kids Set Up 9 Northland 2010 Dining Out 21-24 MN Leadership Academy GSP 21-24 MN Leadership Academy NCOS 21-24 MN Leadership Academy BCOC

CAP ACRONYMS A-CUT Advanced Communication User Training AE

Aerospace Educations

BCOC

Basic Cadet Officer Course

B-CUT

Basic Communication User Training

CAC

Cadet Advisory Council

CAP

Civil Air Patrol

CC

Commander

CD

Character Development

CDC

Cadet Deputy Commander

CCV

Vice Commander

CLC

Corporate Learning Course

COMMS Communications DCFC

Deputy Commander for Cadets

DCFS

Deputy Commander for Seniors

ES

Emergency Services

GP1

Group 1

GSP

Great Start Program

GT1

3rd level of Ground Team Training

GTL

Ground Team Leader

GT2

2nd level of Ground Team Training

GT3

1st level of Ground Team Training

MNWG Minnesota Wing NCOS

Non-Commissioned Officer School

NCR

North Central Region

NHQ

Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters

PT

Physical Training

SAREX Search and Rescue Exercise SAR

Search and Rescue

SLS

Squadron Leadership School

UBX

Unit Based Exercise

Chain of Command Capt. Ray Majkrzak, Deputy Commander for Seniors, is responsible for our Senior Officers, including Senior Training and Promotions. He is also our Aerospace Education Officer and OFlight Coordinator. Please contact him for questions in these areas. 1Lt Jeff Madsen, Deputy Commander for Cadets, is responsible for our Cadet Programs. Please refer any questions involving cadets to 1Lt. Madsen.

Don’t Forget To Invite Your Friends To Check Out Civil Air Patrol

- Northland Style -

Northland Website: www.mncap.org/northland

MN CAP Website: www.mncap.org

National CAP Website: www.gocivilairpatrol.com

The Hock Shop: www.thehock.com