Welcome to the WNY Group Staff Meeting

Welcome to the WNY Group Staff Meeting • Welcome Lt Col Charlie Miller!

Group Staff Updates • - Operations (Stan Eval, Emergency Services, AcftMx) • - Safety • - Communications • - Transportation • - Cadet Programs • - Professional Development • - Finance • - Aerospace Education • - Administration and Personnel • - Chaplain • - Plans and Programs • - Public Affairs Officer

WNY Group Operations • Aircraft: N222NY Maintenance - Due Oct 2014 Flight Time: 9.8 HoursTrainingPilotsWmirs 2.0Base Operations

Group Emergency Services 1/3 • Those interested in becoming skills evaluators? • - meet the standard and qualification outlines as per NYW • Individual squadron ES Officer/Operations Positions:(Need current roster of the following for each squadron for those that apply) • ES Office • SAR • ES Training Officer • Homeland Security Officer • Alerting Officer • Standardization/evaluations Officer • Disaster Preparedness • Operations Officer • WNY Group NY-024 Alerting Officer:Anyone interested? • -Working on and researching a paging system for WNY: • -Why this method and approach? • -Alert/paging system, (People more apt to respond to this than a phone call) • -These systems send Text "pages" to members cell phones. they can be set up with rosters and specific groups, they even go as far as response and reply in real time. • With the amount of smart phones out there this may be very feasible for us to operate with. Of course keeping the landline as a back-up. • example: • Phone call received from NOC for a mission to the accepting IC, IC notifies our alerting officer the Alerting officer can either log online or from their smartphone can notify members, grouped into Ground Team, Air Crew, and Pilots etc... • You can choose and select individuals or groups. They can either return via a phone call, or there are buttons within the program with "able, unable, scene, class...". You can even set to on duty and off duty and specific hours. • This system also has real time CAD integrated into it so if you have a rally point it will map out and even give GPS directions there. It also allows for us to enter basic information and instructions. • -WMIRS 2.0 Has been released: • - Please become familiar and check it out. • -New Fiscal year has begun and training calendar released: • -NYW TRAEX (SAREX) 8-9 November • - Details to be released. • -For each training exercise, the dates will be released ahead of time. • -Each squadron will have to respond with those that WILL be participating. • -If not enough interest to operate safely and successfully out of Akron/DKK, those willing to participate will be utilizing the group van and manning FLG base and operations. • -When not enough people sign up or show up it actually hinder and hurts our own local operations. • -Will be working towards holding either base/staging or at a minimum some operations out of Dunkirk for ease of participation of the southern units. • -WE NEED PARTICIPATION AND DEDICATION BEFORE THIS CAN BE PLANNED! • -For the November TRAEX please notify me by 4 November so planning or mission objectives can be done. • -Working on a “cold Weather” storage device for the Akron Hangar: • (for storage of imaging camera, imaging computer, radios, other temperature sensitive devices.) • -Old Blanket Warmer, or home made device that is safe? • or • -Old fridge that does not work that may be cut into. • -needs to be able to accommodate a “heating element” lamp, on a timer. • -retain heat at a comfortable level to protect equipment • - Able to install a hasp and lock for extra security. • -ANY SUGGESTIONS OR HELP IN CONSTRUCTION? (NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED ASAP) • -LEPC Meetings: • -We will begin attending Local Emergency Planning Committee meetings • -Dates and times each month TBD. • -To educate both ways (who we are, what we can do and aid with) • -To be active and involved with local ES resources. • TRAIN AS WE PLAY, PLAY AS WE TRAIN!

Group Emergency Services 2/3 • Working on and researching a paging system for WNY: • -Why this method and approach? • -Alert/paging system, (People more apt to respond to this than a phone call) • -These systems send Text "pages" to members cell phones. they can be set up with rosters and specific groups, they even go as far as response and reply in real time. • - With the amount of smart phones out there this may be very feasible for us to operate with. Of course keeping the landline as a back-up. • Example: • Phone call received from NOC for a mission to the accepting IC, IC notifies our alerting officer the Alerting officer can either log online or from their smartphone can notify members, grouped into Ground Team, Air Crew, and Pilots etc... • You can choose and select individuals or groups. They can either return via a phone call, or there are buttons within the program with "able, unable, scene, class...". You can even set to on duty and off duty and specific hours. • This system also has real time CAD integrated into it so if you have a rally point it will map out and even give GPS directions there. It also allows for us to enter basic information and instructions. • -WMIRS 2.0 Has been released- Please become familiar and check it out. • -New Fiscal year has begun and training calendar released: • -NYW TRAEX (SAREX) 8-9 November (details to be released). • -For each training exercise, the dates will be released ahead of time. • -Each squadron will have to respond with those that WILL be participating. • Continued: • -If not enough interest to operate safely and successfully out of Akron/DKK, those willing to participate will be utilizing the group van and manning FLG base and operations. • -When not enough people sign up or show up it actually hinder and hurts our own local operations. • -Will be working towards holding either base/staging or at a minimum some operations out of Dunkirk for ease of participation of the southern units. • -WE NEED PARTICIPATION AND DEDICATION BEFORE THIS CAN BE PLANNED! • -For the November TRAEX please notify me by 4 November so planning or mission objectives can be done. • -Working on a “cold Weather” storage device for the Akron Hangar: • (for storage of imaging camera, imaging computer, radios, other temperature sensitive devices.) • -Old Blanket Warmer, or home made device that is safe? • or • -Old fridge that does not work that may be cut into. • -needs to be able to accommodate a “heating element” lamp, on a timer. • -retain heat at a comfortable level to protect equipment • - Able to install a hasp and lock for extra security. • -ANY SUGGESTIONS OR HELP IN CONSTRUCTION? (NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED ASAP) • -LEPC Meetings: • -We will begin attending Local Emergency Planning Committee meetings • -Dates and times each month TBD. • -To educate both ways (who we are, what we can do and aid with) • -To be active and involved with local ES resources. • TRAIN AS WE PLAY, PLAY AS WE TRAIN!

Group Emergency Services 3/3 • -If not enough interest to operate safely and successfully out of Akron/DKK, those willing to participate will be utilizing the group van and manning FLG base and operations. • -When not enough people sign up or show up it actually hinder and hurts our own local operations. • -Will be working towards holding either base/staging or at a minimum some operations out of Dunkirk for ease of participation of the southern units. • -WE NEED PARTICIPATION AND DEDICATION BEFORE THIS CAN BE PLANNED! • -For the November TRAEX please notify me by 4 November so planning or mission objectives can be done. • -Working on a “cold Weather” storage device for the Akron Hangar:(for storage of imaging camera, imaging computer, radios, other temperature sensitive devices.) • - Old Blanket Warmer, or home made device that is safe? or • - Old fridge that does not work that may be cut into. • needs to be able to accommodate a “heating element” lamp, on a timer. • retain heat at a comfortable level to protect equipment • Able to install a hasp and lock for extra security. • ANY SUGGESTIONS OR HELP IN CONSTRUCTION? (NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED ASAP) • LEPC Meetings: • - We will begin attending Local Emergency Planning Committee meetings (dates and times TBD). • - To educate both ways (who we are, what we can do and aid with) • - To be active and involved with local ES resources. • TRAIN AS WE PLAY, PLAY AS WE TRAIN!

Group Staff Updates • - Operations (Stan Eval, Emergency Services, AcftMx) • - Safety • - Communications • - Transportation • - Cadet Programs • - Professional Development • - Finance • - Aerospace Education • - Administration and Personnel • - Chaplain • - Plans and Programs

Cadet Programs Update 1/5 • I. GROUP CADET ACTIVITY REPORT • National Quality Cadet Unit Award 2013-2014 - Congratulations to all of the cadets and seniors of TAK Composite Squadron for achieving this great honor! Only TAK and seven other squadrons in NY Wing received the QCUA this year. Four out of the five cadet units in WNY Group have now achieved this award at least once since the QCUA program started in 2010. • WNY Group CyberPatriot Team (ongoing) - Organization of teams has started. Please contact Capt Erckert for more information. • NER Conference – 18-19 October 2014 - Please report if any cadets from the Group attended. • II. CADET ACTIVITY CALENDAR • WNY Group • WNY Group CAC Meeting – 20 October 2014 • Commanders should appoint their CAC reps in eServices. • WNY Group Review Boards – TBA • Cadet and NCO of the Year, Solo Flight Scholarships & NCSA. • More information to be sent once available. • Wreaths Across America – 13 December 2014 • All cadet units are encouraged to consider. • Niagara Falls and Jamestown Squadrons are participating. • See separate emails on this activity for more information. • New York Wing • New York City Group - Veterans Day Parade – 11 November 2014 • See separate email on this activity for full information. • Northeast Region • 2015 NER Color Guard Competition – (TBA summer of 2015) • Please see message from MajDeAngelo (forwarded by Col Perta & Lt Col Pecoraro) for more information. • Please contact me if your unit is interested in forming a team. • National Cadet Special Activities - Winter • Information is available at www.ncsas.com. Applications are due on 31 October 2014. • Civic Leadership Academy (CLA) is for cadets interested in politics and careers in public service. For more information, please see www.capmembers.com/civics. • National Character & Leadership Symposium (NCLS) is a leadership development activity sponsored by the USAF Academy. Please see www.capmembers.com/ncls. • III. CADET PROGRAM NEWS • CAPR 52-10 Cadet Protection Policy (CPP) – New Changes: • Per CAP/CC direction, new changes to CAPR 52-10 (1 Oct 2014). Briefly: • The requirement to have co-ed senior supervision at cadet co-ed overnight activities is now rescinded. Units must still have at least two seniors at those activities, but the gender composition does not matter. New CAPF 32 Cadet Activity Permission Slip has a field to inform parents whether the adult staff will be male only, female only, or mixed. • New section acknowledges senior/cadet relationships prior to CAP and professional relationships. • New CPP training materials will be delayed. Basic Course, Advanced Course, and Wingman Course to be available January 2015. Members will have until 30 June 2015 to complete. • A copy of the new CAPR 52-10 is available at: http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/R052_010_C5B73B2B78712.pdf • CAPR 52-16, Cadet Program Management – Change 1 (6 Oct 14) • Summary of changes: Prohibitions on alcohol at cadet activities are restored and the requirement for cadets to obtain region commander approval to participate outside of the cadet’s home region is rescinded. • Copy is available at: http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/R052_016_2011_02_BFAB729553AB1.pdf • Air Force Academy Hopefuls • Survey for cadets who are high school seniors is available at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VH29N38. • CAP has instructions to help cadets apply, please see www.capmembers.com/usafa. • For more information see the Cadet Programs Blog at: http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/?air_force_academy_hopefuls&show=entry&blogID=1398 • Air Force Officer Training School for College Grads • The Air Force has asked CAP for how many members are interested in the OTS program. • Anyone interested in, or planning to attend, OTS within the next 12 months, please see the survey available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6LQQ862. • DDR Speech Contest • Speeches must be submitted by 1 April 2015. • Please see the contest rules at: http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/?20142015_ddr_speech_contest&show=entry&blogID=1346 • IV. NIAGARA FALLS AIR RESERVE STATION LIAISON: • Niagara Falls Squadron and WNY Group HQ have started the move to Building 314 (former Falcon Club). Assistance is needed from Group staff in moving Group supplies and equipment. CAP will receive new license once the move is completed. CC and LO will coordinate with NYWG and NFARS. • Seniors who have keys to Building 860 (Base Theater) – please be advised that all keys will need to be returned at some point in the near future. Details TBA. • Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between WNY Group and Niagara Falls ARS. • CAP-USAF/JA has completed their initial review. 914AW is currently revising document. LO will coordinate with 914AW, NYWG and NHQ.

Cadet Programs Update 2/5 II. CADET ACTIVITY CALENDAR WNY Group • WNY Group CAC Meeting – 20 October 2014 - Commanders should appoint their CAC reps in eServices. • WNY Group Review Boards – TBA - Cadet and NCO of the Year, Solo Flight Scholarships & NCSA. - More information to be sent once available. • Wreaths Across America – 13 December 2014 - All cadet units are encouraged to consider. - Niagara Falls and Jamestown Squadrons are participating. - See separate emails on this activity for more information. New York Wing • New York City Group - Veterans Day Parade – 11 November 2014 - See separate email on this activity for full information. • Northeast Region • 2015 NER Color Guard Competition – (TBA summer of 2015) • Please see message from MajDeAngelo (forwarded by Col Perta & Lt Col Pecoraro) for more information. • Please contact me if your unit is interested in forming a team. • National Cadet Special Activities - Winter • Information is available at www.ncsas.com. Applications are due on 31 October 2014. • Civic Leadership Academy (CLA) is for cadets interested in politics and careers in public service. For more information, please see www.capmembers.com/civics. • National Character & Leadership Symposium (NCLS) is a leadership development activity sponsored by the USAF Academy. Please see www.capmembers.com/ncls. • III. CADET PROGRAM NEWS • CAPR 52-10 Cadet Protection Policy (CPP) – New Changes: • Per CAP/CC direction, new changes to CAPR 52-10 (1 Oct 2014). Briefly: • The requirement to have co-ed senior supervision at cadet co-ed overnight activities is now rescinded. Units must still have at least two seniors at those activities, but the gender composition does not matter. New CAPF 32 Cadet Activity Permission Slip has a field to inform parents whether the adult staff will be male only, female only, or mixed. • New section acknowledges senior/cadet relationships prior to CAP and professional relationships. • New CPP training materials will be delayed. Basic Course, Advanced Course, and Wingman Course to be available January 2015. Members will have until 30 June 2015 to complete. • A copy of the new CAPR 52-10 is available at: http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/R052_010_C5B73B2B78712.pdf • CAPR 52-16, Cadet Program Management – Change 1 (6 Oct 14) • Summary of changes: Prohibitions on alcohol at cadet activities are restored and the requirement for cadets to obtain region commander approval to participate outside of the cadet’s home region is rescinded. • Copy is available at: http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/R052_016_2011_02_BFAB729553AB1.pdf • Air Force Academy Hopefuls • Survey for cadets who are high school seniors is available at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VH29N38. • CAP has instructions to help cadets apply, please see www.capmembers.com/usafa. • For more information see the Cadet Programs Blog at: http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/?air_force_academy_hopefuls&show=entry&blogID=1398 • Air Force Officer Training School for College Grads • The Air Force has asked CAP for how many members are interested in the OTS program. • Anyone interested in, or planning to attend, OTS within the next 12 months, please see the survey available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6LQQ862. • DDR Speech Contest • Speeches must be submitted by 1 April 2015. • Please see the contest rules at: http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/?20142015_ddr_speech_contest&show=entry&blogID=1346 • IV. NIAGARA FALLS AIR RESERVE STATION LIAISON: • Niagara Falls Squadron and WNY Group HQ have started the move to Building 314 (former Falcon Club). Assistance is needed from Group staff in moving Group supplies and equipment. CAP will receive new license once the move is completed. CC and LO will coordinate with NYWG and NFARS. • Seniors who have keys to Building 860 (Base Theater) – please be advised that all keys will need to be returned at some point in the near future. Details TBA. • Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between WNY Group and Niagara Falls ARS. • CAP-USAF/JA has completed their initial review. 914AW is currently revising document. LO will coordinate with 914AW, NYWG and NHQ.

Cadet Programs Update 3/5 Northeast Region • 2015 NER Color Guard Competition – (TBA summer of 2015) Please see message from MajDeAngelo (forwarded by Col Perta & Lt Col Pecoraro) for more information. Please contact me if your unit is interested in forming a team. • National Cadet Special Activities - Winter Information is available at www.ncsas.com. Applications are due on 31 October 2014. Civic Leadership Academy (CLA) is for cadets interested in politics and careers in public service. For more information, please see www.capmembers.com/civics. National Character & Leadership Symposium (NCLS) is a leadership development activity sponsored by the USAF Academy. Please see www.capmembers.com/ncls. III. CADET PROGRAM NEWS • CAPR 52-10 Cadet Protection Policy (CPP) – New Changes: Per CAP/CC direction, new changes to CAPR 52-10 (1 Oct 2014). Briefly: The requirement to have co-ed senior supervision at cadet co-ed overnight activities is now rescinded. Units must still have at least two seniors at those activities, but the gender composition does not matter. New CAPF 32 Cadet Activity Permission Slip has a field to inform parents whether the adult staff will be male only, female only, or mixed. • New section acknowledges senior/cadet relationships prior to CAP and professional relationships. • New CPP training materials will be delayed. Basic Course, Advanced Course, and Wingman Course to be available January 2015. Members will have until 30 June 2015 to complete. • A copy of the new CAPR 52-10 is available at: http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/R052_010_C5B73B2B78712.pdf • CAPR 52-16, Cadet Program Management – Change 1 (6 Oct 14) • Summary of changes: Prohibitions on alcohol at cadet activities are restored and the requirement for cadets to obtain region commander approval to participate outside of the cadet’s home region is rescinded. • Copy is available at: http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/R052_016_2011_02_BFAB729553AB1.pdf • Air Force Academy Hopefuls • Survey for cadets who are high school seniors is available at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VH29N38. • CAP has instructions to help cadets apply, please see www.capmembers.com/usafa. • For more information see the Cadet Programs Blog at: http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/?air_force_academy_hopefuls&show=entry&blogID=1398 • Air Force Officer Training School for College Grads • The Air Force has asked CAP for how many members are interested in the OTS program. • Anyone interested in, or planning to attend, OTS within the next 12 months, please see the survey available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6LQQ862. • DDR Speech Contest • Speeches must be submitted by 1 April 2015. • Please see the contest rules at: http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/?20142015_ddr_speech_contest&show=entry&blogID=1346 • IV. NIAGARA FALLS AIR RESERVE STATION LIAISON: • Niagara Falls Squadron and WNY Group HQ have started the move to Building 314 (former Falcon Club). Assistance is needed from Group staff in moving Group supplies and equipment. CAP will receive new license once the move is completed. CC and LO will coordinate with NYWG and NFARS. • Seniors who have keys to Building 860 (Base Theater) – please be advised that all keys will need to be returned at some point in the near future. Details TBA. • Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between WNY Group and Niagara Falls ARS. • CAP-USAF/JA has completed their initial review. 914AW is currently revising document. LO will coordinate with 914AW, NYWG and NHQ.

Cadet Programs Update 4/5 - New section acknowledges senior/cadet relationships prior to CAP and professional relationships. - New CPP training materials will be delayed. Basic Course, Advanced Course, and - Wingman Course to be available January 2015. Members will have until 30 June 2015 to complete. - A copy of the new CAPR 52-10 is available at: http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/R052_010_C5B73B2B78712.pdf • CAPR 52-16, Cadet Program Management – Change 1 (6 Oct 14) - Summary of changes: Prohibitions on alcohol at cadet activities are restored and the requirement for cadets to obtain region commander approval to participate outside of the cadet’s home region is rescinded. - Copy is available at: http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/R052_016_2011_02_BFAB729553AB1.pdf • Air Force Academy Hopefuls - Survey for cadets who are high school seniors is available at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VH29N38. - CAP has instructions to help cadets apply, please see www.capmembers.com/usafa. - For more information see the Cadet Programs Blog at: http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/?air_force_academy_hopefuls&show=entry&blogID=1398 • Air Force Officer Training School for College Grads • The Air Force has asked CAP for how many members are interested in the OTS program. • Anyone interested in, or planning to attend, OTS within the next 12 months, please see the survey available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6LQQ862. • DDR Speech Contest • Speeches must be submitted by 1 April 2015. • Please see the contest rules at: http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/?20142015_ddr_speech_contest&show=entry&blogID=1346 • IV. NIAGARA FALLS AIR RESERVE STATION LIAISON: • Niagara Falls Squadron and WNY Group HQ have started the move to Building 314 (former Falcon Club). Assistance is needed from Group staff in moving Group supplies and equipment. CAP will receive new license once the move is completed. CC and LO will coordinate with NYWG and NFARS. • Seniors who have keys to Building 860 (Base Theater) – please be advised that all keys will need to be returned at some point in the near future. Details TBA. • Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between WNY Group and Niagara Falls ARS. • CAP-USAF/JA has completed their initial review. 914AW is currently revising document. LO will coordinate with 914AW, NYWG and NHQ.

Cadet Programs Update 5/5 Air Force Officer Training School for College Grads - The Air Force has asked CAP for how many members are interested in the OTS program. - Anyone interested in, or planning to attend, OTS within the next 12 months, please see the survey available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6LQQ862. DDR Speech Contest - Speeches must be submitted by 1 April 2015. - Please see the contest rules at: http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/?20142015_ddr_speech_contest&show=entry&blogID=1346 IV. NIAGARA FALLS AIR RESERVE STATION LIAISON: - Niagara Falls Squadron and WNY Group HQ have started the move to Building 314 (former Falcon Club). Assistance is needed from Group staff in moving Group supplies and equipment. CAP will receive new license once the move is completed. CC and LO will coordinate with NYWG and NFARS. - Seniors who have keys to Building 860 (Base Theater) – please be advised that all keys will need to be returned at some point in the near future. Details TBA. - Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between WNY Group and Niagara Falls ARS. CAP-USAF/JA has completed their initial review. 914AW is currently revising document. LO will coordinate with 914AW, NYWG and NHQ.

Professional Development - The Western New York Group has received Wing approval to host and conduct a Corporate Learning Course (CLC) from 25-26 October, 2014. The Course will be held at the Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport located at 3063 Airport Drive, Jamestown, NY. The CLC will run from 0800-1630 on Saturday, 25 October and from 0800-1400 on Sunday, 26 October. The School will conclude with a graduation ceremony held at 1400 on Sunday with guests welcomed to attend. Applications are due by 18 October 2014. I need to reinforcement student signup – we only have 8 students at this time. Is there anyone from TAK, Niagara Senior, and Southtowns that needs this training? Two training announcements: A TLC will be held in Central NY, October 25-26 A SLS will be held in Binghamton November 14-15.

Aerospace Education

Group Staff Updates • - Operations (Stan Eval, Emergency Services, AcftMx) • - Safety • - Communications • - Transportation • - Cadet Programs • - Professional Development • - Finance • - Aerospace Education • - Administration and Personnel • - Chaplain • - Plans and Programs • - Public Affairs Officer (PAO)

Recruitment and Retention -Need a roster of each individual squadron R&R Officers -Who is interested? -Huge undertaking (One of our weakest points) -Lets make this a top priority -Remember members who are retiring and physically unable to continue. -Tables/Booths -ECC Campus’s -Local schools? -Health fairs/open houses -Area Malls and public areas -Do not mislead public (be honest and not sugar coat information *we do NOT always fly and CAP is more than flying. -Cadet Programs -AE -ES -Literature and Information -We have a HUGE surplus of this available, lets get it out there -Break the saying “Nations Best Kept Secret”!!!

NYWg Priorities? Now, a couple of items from the National Conference and Command Council Meeting recently held in Las Vegas;-On the CAP Website, "Ask the National Commander" is gone. Questions should be first referred to the local level and then upward through the Chain-of-Command. Members can also use the CAP national website on-line knowledgebase.-The National Commander is pushing for all CAP units to become involved in Wreaths Across America. This program is not only a fund raising opportunity for units, but is a wonderful program to honor those who have served, by placing wreaths at the graves of veterans. It has been suggested for units to reach out to and partner with veterans organizations such as VFW and American Legion posts.September 30th is the close of the fiscal year and financial reporting needs to be accomplished IAW CAPR 173 series regulations.Effective 1 September, the Wing Communications Section has rolled a new radio Call Sign Plan. The CAP 2015-16 Strategic Plan has been rolled out and Groups/Units will be receiving information regarding benchmarks and target goals to be attained.During the past couple of weeks, the New York Wing Pilot roster indicated that we have 79 Form 5 current CAP pilots. About 39 of those were Mission Pilots. We must strive to train all of our pilots towards becoming mission rated pilots. We must also make a final push to accomplish Orientation Flights for our cadets. Funded missions for FY14 cease on/about 15 September as the Fiscal Year closes out on the 30th.

Updates NY 020 (South Towns) Major Activities during the past 30 days: Upcoming Events Next 30 Days:

Unit Updates NY 116 (Niagara Falls) • Activities completed during the last 30 days: • 4 cadets completed GES 116 Test • 1 new cadet member • 3 cadet promotions • 1 cadet completed first flight • 1 senior member working on Level I • 1 cadet earned Red Service Award • Color Guard earned 1st Place-Military Units at the Peach Festival Parade, received $75 • Activities scheduled during the next 30 days: • Squadron Move to Building 316 -- YeHa !!! • Cadets enrolled in CyberPatriot • CLC course – 25-26 October • Veterans Day Ceremony – 11 November • Squadron Cadet Leadership Training Exercise • Working on Wreaths Across America – 13 December

Unit Updates NY 173 (TAK) • Major Activities during the past 30 days • - 1 New Cadet • - 3 Prospects have attended at least 2 meetings • - Rocketry Program continued • - Robotic Arms STEM continued • - Fall ES Bivouac cancelled due to lack of squadron cadets. Capt. Luke offered to teach a class or two on ES including ELT • Major Activities Next 30 Days • - Squadron banquet on Nov 14th • - Continued Rocketry and Robotic Arm • - Testing

CyberPatriot Update NY 173 (TAK) - First round will be help on Oct. 25th. We will be starting in the early afternoon(Exact time to be determined) - Finally found a location willing to let us in. Old School 60 in Riverside(Buffalo, NY). Converted to Senior Apartments with many veterans and new computer lab. They are excited to have us coming in there.- Images for this round will be Windows 7 and Server 2008. - Lt. Brian Wells was able to secure more monitors and RAM sticks for the competition machines.

Unit Updates NY 343 (Senior Sq) • Major Activities during the past 30 days: • Added 1 new SM and have processed a second.- Passed FAA Checkride for Chief Instructor at Prior, • Activities scheduled during the next 30 days: • - Prior is hosting a free Instrument Flying Refresher at the Harkness Center at 1830 November 5th.

Unit Updates NY 351 (Dunkirk) Activities during the past 30 days: - 4 transfers, 1 new member, cadet transfer to SM, Membership up to 21, Board of Review (5 promotions) - 9-11 Bob Evans fundraiser - awaiting NY Wing Fm 1099 Activities over The Next 30 days: - Bivouac 1--2 Nov 14 (local) - CLC Jamestown 25 Oct 14 (1 attendee--incoming commander) - Change of Command 20 Nov 1, Hangar 8 Chautauqua Co Airport Middle Rd, Dunkirk, NY 14048

Unit Updates NY 402 (Jamestown) Activities during the past 30 days: • - O-flights: 15 for Jamestown; 2 for Dunkirk • - CoC - Congratulate 1st Lt Nathan Wright for taking the Command position • Many promotions for cadets • Most of my cadets are doing the EO • 2 attended Blue Beret • - 1 attended NESA (qualified in ES) • Activities next 30 days: • - Sept 31 supporting Apple Fest • EO SM Training • SAREX: 2 cadets and 1 SM • - Conducting survival classes, DDR, Aerospace Education • - 7 Cadets attending Aviation mechanic course thru LMW 4 October

October 2014 Calendar

November 2014 Calendar

December 2014 Calendar

How are we Doing – Priorities? • - Support to the NY Wing by: • 1. Increase Emergency Services Capability Incident Command course in WNY • - train 10 new SMs for Incident Command • 2. Recruiting – request 10% growth (SMs, cadets) from Sept 2013 (data draw) – August 2014 • -- Would like each squadron and staff (Operations, Communication, Support, Plans and • programs, AE) to report back on steps to take to achieve One Dashboard goal – you decide • Cadet goals (TBD by Lt Col Risio) will be reported back at the next staff meeting with steps • to take to achieve these goals • 3. Capitalize on using the Niagara Falls Air Base through the MOA • - Shadow program, Orientation Flights, Volunteering support (NF Aviation Museum) • 4. Group wide Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Trip • 5. Need Group Recruiting Officer for newsletters, recruiting, • More Cadets, more activities, more planning on activities w/other squadrons n group, • Emergency Services training, more trips, CAC being active in Group , O-Flights Next Staff Meeting Monday November 17 @ 1900

Welcome to the WNY Group Staff Meeting