All Hands Meeting - June 2015

By 1st Lt Karin Hollerbach and Lt Col Juan Tinnirello, photos by Lt Col Tinnirello

Maj DeFord

Maj Steven DeFord led the June All Hands meeting. The meeting opened with Lt Col Juan Tinnirello leading the squadron in a recitation of the pledge of allegiance.

At the meeting, CAP’s non-discrimination policy was reviewed and discussed.  All members are requested to review CAPR 36-1.

May Activities
The May monthly recap included:

• Ardent Sentry and Wing Evaluation
• Constant Watch
• Hayward Open House (with a thank you to 1st Lt Eric Choate for organizing)
• Aerospace Education Excellence (AEX), led by 1st Lt Pat Bitz
• High Altitude Chamber training
• Airborne Photography (AP) Ground School 

Several members participating in these events made comments about their experiences.

1st Lt Jim Hipp

The squadron responded to 4 ELT missions and one overdue aircraft mission.

ES Ratings
Congratulations to the following members:

• Maj Luneau – achieving his CAP glider tow pilot rating and for being promoted to IC2
• SM Indrebo – achieving his CAP Glider Orientation Pilot and Instructor rating

Thanks to all who have completed their cadet protection training.  We are now at 87% complete, with only 5 members outstanding.  You know who you are!  Please, make sure to complete the online portion so we can be 100% done before the deadline.


Upcoming Events
Upcoming events include:

• AP taskings
• Group 5+2 DREX at KSAC on 20-21 June
• National Emergency Services Academy (NESA) training from July 19 – August 1



Maj Chris Johnson

• Group 2 DRE, tentatively 29-30 August

Safety Education

2d Lt Roberts

2d Lt Tim Roberts provided a review of the Safety Beacon.