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    ALABAMAALABAMA -- FLORIDAFLORIDA -- GEORGIAGEORGIA -- MISSISSIPPIMISSISSIPPI --TENNESSEETENNESSEE -- PUERTO RICOPUERTO RICOThe Commanders Lead

    Inside this issue:

    SER RSC

    AEROSPACEEDUCATION

    PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT

    2

    TNCAP 07 EXERCISE

    CHAPLAINS3

    SUMMERTIMESAFETY 4

    COMMUNICATIONS 5

    ALABAMAWINGNOTES

    GEORGIAWINGNOTES6

    FLORIDANOTES 7-8

    CALENDAROFEVENTS 10

    MEDICALPSTD

    SER MEMBERRECOGNITION

    ADMIN

    9

    Dates of Note

    28 Jul3Aug = SER StaffCollege

    Aug 7 Aug 8 PAO Acad-emy

    Aug 8 Aug 11 = NationalBoard Meetings

    2007

    JULYAUGUST

    WWW.SERCAP.US

    As your new Southeast Region Commander, I would like to outline my philosophy in three important

    areas.

    First, in the area of safety, I believe a culture change is required to improve our safetyperformance. Prior to retirement, I worked in a heavy industrial environment. Twenty years ago,

    they experienced a serious injury frequency that was consistent with that type of industry. A new

    CEO came on board who insisted on a significant emphasis on improvement of safety performance.

    In other words, he insisted on a cultural change for that type of industry. Today, they perform at aserious injury frequency rate of about 10% of that of twenty years ago. I believe it is our responsi-

    bility to send our members home from any CAP activity in as good a health condition as they re-

    ported to the activity. I do not accept the premise that some accidents will happen regardless of

    what is done. There is no acceptable reason in my mind for any accident to be acceptable.

    Second, we must be in a constant state of readiness to react to any type of emergency, be

    it a missing aircraft, a natural disaster or a homeland security event. If you are not working toward

    developing a partnership with your state Emergency Management Organization (EMA) and your localEMA organizations, you should start those efforts now. Find out their schedule for exercises and

    offer to participate and demonstrate the capabilities of CAP. We cannot be prepared to adequately

    serve if we train and exercise in a vacuum. We will not work alone when the major disaster occurs.We must train with the agencies that we will be expected to work with. We must work toward be-

    coming partners with the state and local EMA organizations and sell them on the capabilities that

    CAP can bring to the situation.

    Third, we, as CAP officers must provide the proper environment and leadership to developthe leadership capabilities of our cadets. The cadets are the future of CAP. If CAP is to survive as a

    viable organization, we must ensure the proper leadership development of our cadets. As CAP offi-

    cers, offer to serve on encampment staff, fly cadet orientation flights, assist in the provision oftransportation and a host of other activities that will support the cadet program, even if you are not

    a direct part of the cadet program.

    I look forward to serving as your Southeast Region Commander and solicit your sugges-tions. Southeast Region is the largest region in CAP. With your support and your continued dedica-

    tion, Southeast Region can also be the best region in CAP.

    Thank you for all that you do in support of your local communities, your state and your nation.

    Col James M. Rushing,

    Southeast Region Commander

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    Southeast Region ReCAP July - August 2007 Page 2

    The US Air Force Training and Education Center at McGhee-Tyson Air National Base (Alcoa, Tennessee) will host the 2007 session of the SoutheastRegion Staff College (SERSC). This years session will run from 28 July to 3 August 2007.

    The Southeast Region Staff College is the premier professional development activity within the Southeast Region. Students will participate in semi-nars and group projects designed to help prepare them to serve in leadership positions of higher responsibility within Civil Air Patrol.

    SERSC provides students with in-depth studies of management, leadership, and communications skills essen-tial to successful execution of command and staff skills. The emphasis is on the roles of the Region in relationshipto National Headquarters and the Wings.

    Seminar discussions, case studies, and practical exercises are integral parts of the SERSC program. The col-lege's academic environment is designed to stimulate thought and encourage the free expression of ideas, as wellas independent, analytical, and creative thinking.

    Applications are now being accepted for enrollment in 2007 Class of SERSC. For additional information onSERSC please visit the SER Website (WWW.SERCAP.US) and download an application packet, or contact the Director,Lt Col Wes Hannah via E-Mail at: [email protected]

    Aerospace Education

    Effective 1 June 2007, CAP members enrolled in Air Force Professional Military Education (PME) courses (i.e. Air War College, Air Com-

    mand and Staff College, Squadron Officer School, Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, and Noncommissioned Officer Academy)must be administered exams by one of the following (in order of priority):

    Military base testing center.

    Under the supervision of a CAP-USAF State Director or an Air Force Reservist. Under the supervision of two CAP members who have been approved in advance by the CAP-USAF State Director.

    CAP Wing Test Control Officers must coordinate all Air Force PME examination actions with their CAP-USAF State Director to ensure com-

    pliance with these procedures.

    If you have any questions, please call Mark Schultz, Chief of Professional Development at 888.211.1812, ext. 417, or email him [email protected].

    Lt Col Richard B. Mulanax

    Director Professional Development

    Southeast Region Staff College

    Professional Development

    If you are currently serving as a Region Director of Aerospace Education (DCS AE), State Wing Director of Aerospace Education (DAE), or

    as an External or Internal Director of Aerospace Education, or group or squadron AEO; you are invited to attend the annual AE Staff School

    to be held in Pensacola, Florida, this coming summer June 21-23, 2007.

    The focus of the 2007 AEO National staff school will be:

    To educate our CAP AE leaders at both region, state level, and group or squadron, in requirements of their job and resources available to help them do theirjob. Region DCS AE, State DAE and staff, Group AE Staff, and Group and Squadron AE Officers are welcome to apply.

    To share your experiences and ideals to help make our AE program better.

    To increase communication between CAP AE Directors and National AE Support Staff.Lt. Col. Dave Garner

    SER AE Director

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    Southeast Region ReCAP July - August 2007 Page 3

    TNCAP 07 Multi-State Earthquake SAR/DR Exercise

    More than 50 Civil Air Patrol members from five states are using the Henry County Airport as their base of operations during a five-day earthquakedrill taking place this week. The Tennessee Catastrophic Event 07 exercise gives emergency agencies a chance to practice how theyll respond to thelikely event of a major earthquake in the southeastern United States. The way we say it, its not if it happens, its when it happens, said Col JamesRushing, the CAPs southeastern region commander, who spoke about the exercise Wednesday morning.

    Rushing said the premise of the exercise was that a 7.7-magnitude earthquake took place at 8 a.m. Tuesday along the New Madrid fault. Rushing andCol Barry Melton, the Tennessee Wing commander, were supervising operations from the Henry County Airport. A total of 57 CAP members startedgathering Monday at the Henry County CAP Composite Squadrons headquarters, including about 10 adult and cadet members of the local squadron,along with four Cessna 182 aircraft.

    Captain Mike Newman, acting commander of the local squadron, said his group is in a supporting role, making sure everyone is fed and housed. Thesquadron is also supplying the ground team for the exercise. During the drill, the CAP is charged with making aerial inspections of roads and bridgesdamaged during the quake. The planes, equipped with a three-person crew including a pilot, scanner and an observer, take digital photos of the struc-tures and e-mail them to the emergency operations center.

    Although the pictures wont show actual damage, theyll be valuable tools in the event of a real earthquake. In the event of actual damage, theyve gota good picture of what it looked like before the damage occurred, and they can make the comparison, Rushing said. (Tuesday) we flew approximatelysix actual reconnaissance flights, Including all the ferry flights to get all the equipment in, weve flown approximately thirty sorties as of last night. Atotal of seven aircraft were expected to operate from Henry County during the week. Those taking part in the exercise were hampered by a mockthree-hour loss of cell phone, land-line phone, and Internet capability immediately after the earthquake.

    The CAP members based in Paris used a satellite phone to communicate with Tennessee Emergency Management Agency headquarters in Nashville. Iwas told if they got a cell phone call from this area (at TEMA) in Nashville, and they could identify it as such, they were told to hang up on them, Meltonlaughed. In addition to the aerial missions, Melton said CAP cadets were conducting ground searches simulating downed aircraft using aircraft bea-cons. Its a job CAP members are called on to do any time an aircraft radio beacon goes offwhich can happen simply by an aircraft landing too hard.Henry Countys emergency management agency staged a briefing about the weeks activities at its Cedar Street headquarters Tuesday morning.

    In addition to assisting with the TNCAT drill, the U.S. Air Force will be evaluating the Tennessee wing on its search and rescue capabilities starting to-

    day. The evaluation is expected to end Saturday, with CAP members traveling home on Sunday.By Glenn Tanner, Staff Writer, Paris Post

    Southeast Region Chaplains College Meet At Fort Benning, GA

    Southeast Region CAP Chaplains got a good "taste" of Army life this year at Fort Benning, GA. A total of 35 Chaplains, 1 Moral

    Leadership Officer and 3 others from SER totaled 39 for the college. National Chief of Chaplains, Colonel Charles Sharp and National Dep-uty Chief of Chaplains, Lt Col Ralph Rivers, and Lt Col James Rushing who represented Southeast Region were present for the entire

    event.

    Although unable to attend, Chaplain Lt Col Errol Simmons was recognized as Southeast Region Chaplain Of The Year as well as

    National Chaplain Of The Year (quite an honor for SER). Chaplain Lt Col Daniel Hyde was recognized as he retired as Alabama Wing Chap-

    lain after years of faithful service. Chaplain Lt Col Dick Stiliha completed his sixth year as Director of the Chaplain's College and was pre-sented a plaque for his dedicated leadership. Chaplain Major Jim Howell will become the new College Director.

    The cadets from the Columbus Composite Squadron participated in a demonstration led by Chaplain Sharp on how Moral Lead-ership lessons are to be conducted. The Columbus cadets also served as Color Guard for the Banquet on Wednesday night. The 36 Chap-

    lains and MLO were presented a certificate for completing the Pastoral Crisis Counseling course. Chaplains were present from the Ala-

    bama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee Wings. There was a very cordial, cooperative, and open spirit at Fort Benning.

    The SERCSSC Planning Team will meet in late June in Lake City, FL. to evaluate 2007 and begin making plans for 2008.Ch, Lt Col Oscar T. Cope

    SER H/C

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    Southeast Region ReCAP July - August 2007

    Summertime Safety Tips from the NFPA

    Page 4

    Barbecue safetyBeware when you barbecue. In 1999 alone, gas and charcoal grills caused 1,500 structure fires and 4,200 outdoor fires in

    or on home properties, resulting in a combined direct property loss of $29.8 million, according to NFPA. When using barbecue grills on decks or patios, be sure to leave sufficient space from siding and eaves. Always supervise a barbecue grill when in use. Keep children and pets far away from grills. With charcoal grills, only use charcoal starter fluids designed for barbecue grills and do not add fluid after coals have been lit. With gas grills, be sure that the hose connection is tight and check hoses carefully for leaks. Applying soapy water to the hoses will

    easily and safely reveal any leaks. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and have the grill repaired by a professional, if necessary.

    Water safetyExtra caution should be used when around water, for children and adults.

    Only swim in approved areas. Always supervise children near water at all times and make sure that children learn to swim. Check the depth of the water with a lifeguard before jumping in. Always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved PFD (personal floatation device) when boating, jet-skiing, tubing or water-skiing. Air-

    filled swimming aids, like water wings or inner tubes, are not substitutes for approved PFDs. An adult

    should always supervise children using these devices. Be sure to extinguish all smoking materials and shut down motors, fans and heating devices before fuel-

    ing a boat. In case of a spill, wipe up fuel immediately and check the bilge for fuel leakage and odors. Afterfueling and before starting the boat's motor, ventilate with the blower for at least four minutes

    FireworksFireworks lead to thousands of injuries requiring emergency room treatment, according to NFPA.These dazzling, but dangerous devices can burn up to 1200 F and can cause burns, lacerations,amputations and blindness. Stay safe by always leaving fireworks to professionals.

    Stay back at least 500 feet from professional fireworks displays. Treat all fireworks, whether legal or illegal for consumers, as suitable only for use by trained professionals. If you find fireworks, do not touch them but instead direct authorities to them. Leave any area where amateurs are using fireworks.

    Camping Safety Tips

    Always use a flame retardant tent and set up camp far away from the campfire. Only use flashlights or battery-powered lanterns inside the tent or any other closed space, not liquid-filled heaters or lanterns. Always build your campfire down wind away from your tent. Clear all vegetation and dig a pit surrounded by rocks before building

    your campfire. Store liquid fire starter (not gasoline) away from your tent and campfire and only use dry kindling to freshen a campfire. Always put out a campfire when going to sleep or leaving the campsite. To extinguish the fire, cover with dirt or pour water over it

    Visit www.nfpa.org for more safety tips

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    Alabama Wing Holds National Check Pilot Standardization Course

    Captain Donnie Todd, Alabama Wing Stan/Eval Officer, hosted an outstanding program on May 5 and 6 in Pell City Alabama. Senior member

    Check Pilots from Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi attended ground training on Saturday and flight checks on Sunday. In attendance also

    were National Safety Officer, Col Tilton, Alabama Wing Vice Commander LtCol Boswell, Southeast Region DO, Maj Mike Mitchell and SER DOVLtCol Brown.

    Attendance at a Standardization Course is required everyfour years for all check pilots (including Mission and Form 5

    check pilots) to ensure continued high standards from our

    check pilot group. Ground school topics covered included acomprehensive review of CAPR 60-1, areas of special empha-

    sis during check rides, safety and medical issues. Captain

    Todd was capably assisted by other Alabama staff members

    with special assistance from Captain Chris Iddins.

    Despite some early weather problems, check rides wereconducted on Sunday with Mission check pilot check rideoversight by LtCol Jean Spruill, Alabama Chief Mission Check

    Pilot. Captain Todd and his staff are commended for present-

    ing an excellent program.

    Pictured right (from left to right) Maj Mitchell, Lt Col Brown,Capt Todd and Capt Iddins

    Georgia WingPeachtree Squadron, Leadership Like Father, Like Son

    Every now and then, the stars align just right and something special happens. Recently, the stars aligned in just that sort of way for two fathers andsons in the Peachtree City-Falcon Field Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol.

    After serving as Squadron Commander and Group Commander, Lt Col Vince Murray returned to the squadron last August to take over as the DeputyCommander for Cadets. Lt Col Greg Clasen assumed command of the squadron just weeks ago, becoming Lt Col Murrays immediate boss. When theexisting Cadet Commander decided to step down at the end of May, the squadrons two highest ranking cadets, Cadet Drew Clasen and Cadet Christo-pher Murray were the only ones to apply for the position.

    A board of three officers met to review each cadets personnel records and accomplish-ments in the program and interview each cadet for the position. Review Board ChairmanLt Col Brent Bracewell noted that, [The decision] was extremely close. Ultimately, itcame down to time-in-grade since everything else was so close. Using that criteria asa tie-breaker, the board selected Cadet Drew Clasen to be the next Cadet Commanderand Cadet Christopher Murray to be Cadet Deputy Commander. Thus, the cadets wereplaced in the same respective cadet leadership positions as those held by their fathersin the squadron. This is not only a wonderful opportunity for both fathers and sons, butis also extremely rare even in the all-volunteer Civil Air Patrol.

    The Peachtree City-Falcon Field Composite Squadron is one of the Georgia Wings pre-mier CAP squadrons, having won the Squadron of Merit Award for the most outstandingsquadron with a cadet program for 4 of the last 5 years. More information about thesquadron can be found at http://gawg.cap.gov/GA116/.

    Pictured (L-R): Lt Col Greg Clasen, C/1LT Drew Clasen, C/1LT Chris Murray, Lt ColVince Murray

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    Florida Wing Suwannee Valley Composite Squadron

    On Saturday, May 5th, cadets from the Suwannee Valley Composite Squadron visited the VA hospital in Lake City, Florida. This was an idea by one of thecadets parents who also happens to be the Moral Leadership Officer. The idea was to have the cadets see and talk to veterans who have given much

    to this country and perhaps to take something back with them.Saturday morning five cadets and a friend of one of the cadets were escorted around the hospital for several hours. They were able to give goodiebags to the vets at the hospital. The visit was appreciated by the patients, and a number of them took the time to talk with the cadets. It was an inter-esting experience and several specific ones come to mind.

    One cadet, who is interested in music, was visiting a patient when she noticed a trumpet laying on the stand beside the bed. Obviously, that brought upsome questions. It turned out that the veteran had played no only in the army band, but also knew one of the all-time great musicians, Louis Armstrongon a first name basis. A spirited discussion ensued as the two musi-cians conversed.

    Another cadet was able to talk with someone who had survived theBataan Death March. A very sobering tale of how one man watched hisfriends die right beside him, and there was nothing he could do about it.

    But the most telling moment of all came unexpectedly. Each cadet madeit a point to thank the veterans for their service to their country One,in the hospital with the possibility that he might not go home, said to thecadets that no one had ever thanked him for his service. At that pointthere were a number of moist eyes in the room.

    Once the visit was over, the cadets had pizza on the VA hospital groundsand made plans to visit again. Our thanks go out to our veterans and tothe VA personnel who made this happen.

    For more information about the Civil Air Patrol, visit the squadron web-site at www.suwanneevalleycap.org or call (386) 755-1419.

    Submitted by

    1Lt Mark Sweitzer

    Cadets meet patient at Veterans Administration hospital in Lake City, FL

    Why Arent YOUR Units Activities In This Newsletter?

    One of the most frequent complaints I hear from folks is always Why doesnt MY stuff get published? The chances are pretty

    good that the reason you dont see awards, announcements, activities, etc. from your unit is that they arent getting submitted. Now be-

    fore everyone gets up in arms, thats not always the case, but more often than not it is.

    The toughest part, by far, of publishing a newsletter is getting material to publish. Everyone knows that awards are being

    earned, activities are being participated in, and good CAP news is being made. Who wouldnt like to see their picture published getting that

    award theyve worked on so long and hard.If you have material (or even an idea) for this newsletter, please drop me an email. If youre worried about writing skills, DONT

    BE! Ive long since discovered spell checker. Submit your idea or material and see what happens. Pictures are truly worth a thousand

    words. Come on now, submit that material. Your folks are working for CAP, lets get them some recognition.

    Submission deadline is the 15th of the month before publication.

    Make submissions to:

    [email protected]

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    Florida Wing Veterans Honor Civil Air Patrol Cadet Achievements

    Veterans recognized Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Cadets from the Boca Raton Composite Squadron for their achievements at a recent award cere-mony held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars facilities at Veterans Memorial Park. The ceremony was opened with the National Anthem sung by C/SMSgt

    Matthew Van Pelt, a junior from West Boca High School and a member of the schools National Grand Championship chorus. Retired Air Force SMSgt JoeRoberts presented this 17-year-old teen with the Air Force Sergeants Associations NCO Cadet of the Year Award along with a U.S. Savings Bond.

    The Boca squadron Commander Major Robert Crowling expressed his pride in being able to present five cadets with Civil Air Patrol MilestoneAwards. Cadet Michael Lima earned the Billy Mitchell Award promoting him to the officer rank of 2nd Lieutenant. Cadets Judah Brown, John Clark, GabrielGuimaraes and Zachary Weinbaum all earned the Wright Brothers Award earning the NCO rank of Staff Sergeant. Various veterans groups recognizedthese fine young men. C/SSgt Weinbaum was the recipient of the prestigious Cadet of the Year Award from the Air Force Association and the Silver Es-prit de Corps Award from the Marine Corps League. Commandant Cliff Handerhand and Jr. Vice-Commandant Joe Motes also presented two other EspritDe Corps Awards; Gold to C/2d Lt Lima and Bronze to C/SSgt Brown. C/SSgt Clark was presented his 2-year CAP service ribbon and received recogni-tion from Disable American Veterans Commander Robert Kuntz. The DAV thanked Clark and the squadrons Cadet Color Guard for carrying their flags atVeterans Day and Memorial Day ceremonies. Commander Kuntz was visible moved when he said without these young people performing this service; theDAV wouldnt be represented at these events.

    Promotions were given to other squadron members as well. C/CMSgt Brandon Thomas earned his Armstrong Achievement and Cadets JoshuaKlein and Saunda Crowling were promoted to Senior Airmen. Alan Whiteman and Aaron Sherwin were both promoted to First Lieutenants and both gentle-men were recognized by Major Crowling for their outstanding service to the squadron. Captain Craig Winkelmann, Deputy of Cadets and Group 6 Orienta-tion Flight Officer, received the squadrons Cadet Program Senior of the Year Award and Mrs. Andrea Lima was recognized with the squadrons Parent

    Support of the Year Award. 5-year Service Ribbons were given to Major Crowling, Captain Winkelmann, Lt Zarrilli, C/Maj Zarrilli and C/2Lt Badenhorst.

    The highlight of the evening was a trip back in time to when CAP was first created 65 years ago. Colonel S. Buddy Harris brought us back to1941 when he was WWII US CAP sub chaser, flying coastal patrols protecting the home front during World War II from Nazi U-boats. Complete with visualaid of primitive fuel gauge, a piece of cork with a small wire attached, he held the audience spellbound withhis recollection of those harrowing flights. The CAP sub chasers located 173 submarines, dived on 57,dropped 82 bombs and sank 2 subs.

    The event concluded with a Cadet Change of Command Ceremony. Outgoing Cadet Commander Major

    Christina Zarrilli (photo to right) was recognized earlier in the evening by the Sons of American Revolutions repre-sentative Joe Motes with their Good Citizenship Award and Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander Barry Goldin forbeing the Voice of Democracys 1st Place Winner for Post 10556 & District 3. A much in demand speaker, the 15-year-old FAU High School sophomore received further recognition for inspiring others with her 3500 hours ofcommunity service. Incoming Cadet Commander Second Lieutenant Michael Lima, hopes to attend the Air ForceAcademy upon graduation next year from Calvary Christian High School. Addressing the troop, C/2d Lt Lima con-cluded, I look forward to a great year for the squadron and each of you. Thank you for allowing me this wonderfulopportunity to serve you, our community, state and nation.

    Col S. Buddy Harris, C/SSgt ZacharyWeinbaum, C/SSgt Gabriel Guamaraes,Maj Robert Crowling, C/SSgt JudahBrown and C/SSgt John Clark

    C/SMSgt MatthewVan Pelt, SMSgt JoeRoberts

    Commandant Cliff Handerhand,C/SSgt Zachary Weinbaum, ViceCommandant Joe Motes

    Squadron Commander Major Robert Crowl-ing, Alan Whiteman, Aaron Sherman

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    Southeast Region Member of the Month/Quarter Recognitions

    Southeast Region ReCAP July - August 2007

    Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

    Researchers dont know exactly what causes post- traumatic stress disorder but think its probably caused by a complex mix of biology andgenetics, your life experiences, your temperament, and changes in the chemicals in your brain.

    Its normal to have a wide range of feelings and emotions after a traumatic event. Usually people have a brief period of difficulty adjusting andcoping, but given time and having healthy coping methods such as a supportive family and friends, these traumatic reactions usually get better on theirown. If they do not get better after a month or so and you continue to experience negative emotions such as feelings of shame or guilt, flashbacks reliv-ing the traumatic event, trouble sleeping, upsetting dreams, irritability and anger, poor relationships, and not enjoying life anymore then it is important totalk to your health care professional to get treatment to help prevent PTSD from getting worse.

    Treatment of PTSD may include both medications and psychotherapy. Healing does not occur overnight, it takes time. It is also important tofollow your health care professionals instructions. During this time it may also be advisable to use some coping methods such as: Breaking the Cycle,when you feel anxious, take a brisk walk or delve into a hobby to refocus. Take care of yourself, get enough rest, eat a balanced diet, exercise and taketime to relax. Avoid caffeine and nicotine. Consider a support group; ask your health care professional for help finding one.

    Stay connected with supportive and caring family, friends, faith leaders or others. Sharing time together with loved ones can offer healing andcomfort. Civil Air Patrol provides a team of members who are trained in Critical Incident Stress Management. This is a valuable tool so dont be hesitantto use it. Be aware, take care,

    Lt Col Patricia Faunt, RN CAPSoutheast Region Nurse Officer

    Announcing the Southeast Region Staff Officer of the Month and Quarter

    With the encouragement and support of the Region Commander we have re-instituted the Staff Officer of the Month and Staff Officer of the Quarterawards for SER Headquarters personnel. These awards have been established to recognize the exceptional dedication, professionalism and perform-ance of the great players on the SER Team! This award is a small token of our appreciation for the hard work these members do for the US Civil AirPatrol and the Officers, Noncommissioned Officer, Members and Cadets of the Southeast Region. Each recipient of the award will receive a plaqueindicating their status as the Staff Member of the Month and/or Quarter as appropriate.

    The Staff Officers of the Month are:January 2007 1st Lt Darlene Ferris, CAP Director of PersonnelFebruary 2007 Lt Col Evelyn Holdren, CAP Director of AdministrationMarch 2007 Lt Col Mike Mitchell, CAP Deputy Chief of Staff, OperationsApril 2007 1st Lt Darlene Ferris, CAP Director of PersonnelMay 2007 Lt Col Joe Knight, CAP Deputy Chief of Staff, Cadet Programs

    The Staff Officer of the Quarter for First Quarter 2007 is:

    1st Lt Darlene Ferris, CAP Director of Personnel

    Please join us in congratulating these outstanding members of the Southeast Region!

    Lt Col Al BedgoodSER Chief of Staff

    Administration

    In order to keep in touch with the State Wing Administrative officers it is necessary for SER Director of Administration to obtain their current names, e-mail addresses, phonenumbers and street addresses. Unless one person covers paid Administrators and State Administrative Officers please do not send information for paid Administrators. This issecond request for this information. Please send your information to Lt Col Evelyn Holdren to [email protected]. Recently a CD containing Administration and Personnel informationwas passed to the different Wings. It will be appreciated if the Admin Officers will indicate they have received this information. We would like to have their comments and re-quests for any additional information. Please lease remember if you use any of the Regulations or Forms information contained in the CD you should first check for the mostrecent date of which ever you use. Only use the latest dated information. The dates of Regs or Forms can be obtained through eServices.

    Lt Col Evelyn Holdren

    SER Admin

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    28-Jul-2007 03-Aug-2007 Southeast Region Staff CollegeKnoxville, TN

    7-Aug-2007 8-Aug-2007 Public Affairs Academy

    Atlanta, GA

    8-Aug-2007 11-Aug-2007 National Board Meeting

    Atlanta, GA

    SOUTHEAST REGION IS HOSTING THE SUMMER NATIONAL BOARD MEETINGIN ATLANTA, GEORGIA IN AUGUST. STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION!

    Registration info at http://www.cap.gov/visitors/events/2007_cap_annual_conference/

    Southeast Region Calendar

    Lt Col Jim LawsonSER Deputy PA

    Newsletter Editor

    1421 Lincolnshire DriveMaryville, TN 37803-7702

    Phone (865) 983-6044 (H)(865) 977-2956 (W)

    Email: [email protected]

    The Best of the Best

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    VISIT US ON THE WEB AT: WWW.SERCAP.US

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