McHenry Squadron - Jan 2006

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INFORMATION

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All photographs are by Lt. JamesKalemis unless otherwise noted.

JANUARY 2006CIVIL AIR PATROL - US AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

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WOODSTOCK PATROL

THE NEWSLETTEROFTHE MCHENRY COUNTY COMPOSITE SQUADRON

2d Lt James Kalemis

The McHenry County Composite Squadron held its annual Holiday Awards Banquet at theWoodstock VFW. It was an outstanding event with distinctive guests, promotions, andawards.

Major Rhonda Anderson, Commander, opened the evening's festivities with a welcome noteto the cadets and guests. The opening ceremonies included a special POW/MIA Table pre-sented to the squadron as a gift by 2d Lt. Diane Workman. The POW/MIA Table had thesame china served at the US Embassies with the Great Seal of the United States. It is a uniqueplace setting that was special ordered and custom made for the squadron. No individual hadordered this china before and 2d Lt. Workman explained how so many people now knowwhat the Civil Air Patrol is.

Dinner for the evening was provided by 2d Lts. Diane Workman, Paul Ebanks, James Kalemisand 2d Lt. Kalemis mother. It was a combination of traditional holiday food with a flare ofGreek fare.

The Keynote Speaker was Chaplain Col. James Erickson, National Headquarters Chaplain Ser-vices. He gave an inspirational speech on leadership based on his experiences as pilot, doctor,and chaplain.

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ANNUAL HOLIDAY AWARDS DINNER


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Colonel Maurice Givens, IL Wing Commander, made a noteabout the cadet email addresses he sees. "With cadets with

emails like Mickey Mouse Rocks My Socks we know we're ingood hands", remarked Col. Givens.

The award presentations started with Cadet Maria Mangano and2d Lt. James Kalemis, cadet and senior Aerospace EducationOfficers, accepting the Aerospace Education Excellence Awardfor the squadron. This was the third year in a row that thesquadron has received this award.

Recognition of Outstanding Contribution awards were pre-sented to

cadets Steven DeCraene, Brian Freund, Emily Medina andKrystal Freund for their efforts as the 2005 Color Guard

1st Lt. Esther Medina for her outstanding work with testingand promotion boards

1st Lt. Doris Mangano for her outstanding work in organiz-ing the Washington, DC, trip

Cadet Emily Medina for being the cadet with best cus-toms and courtesies

Cadet Ross Kohler as the most promising junior cadet.

Additional awards included Cadet Jared Hendler as the Most Promising Cadet of 2005

Cadet Steven DeCraene as the Outstanding NCO of 2005

Cadet Maria Mangano as the Outstanding Cadet Officer of2005

2d Lt. James Kalemis as the Outstanding Senior Officer of2005


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Chaplain Col. James Erickson and Col. Maurice Giv-ens presented Cadet Krystal Freund the Billy

Mitchell Award. The General Billy Mitchell Awardhas existed since 1964. This award honors the lateBrigadier General Billy Mitchell, aviation pioneer,advocate, and staunch supporter of an independentAir Force for America. The General Billy MitchellAward is the second milestone which is earned aftercompleting the first eight achievements of the cadetprogram. In addition, the cadet must pass an arduous100 question examination testing leadership theoryand aerospace topics. Since its inception over 30years ago, over 42,000 cadets have earned thishonor.

Chaplain Col. James Erickson and Col. Maurice Giv-ens presented Cadet Maria Mangano the AmeliaEarhart Award. The Amelia Earhart Award has alsoexisted since 1964. This award honors the late Ame-lia Earhart, aviatrix, advocate, and pioneer, who setmany records for women aviators in aviation's in-fancy, and who was lost while attempting to be thefirst woman to circumnavigate the globe. The Ame-lia Earhart Award is third milestone which is earnedafter completing the first eleven achievements of thecadet program and receipt of the General BillyMitchell Award. In addition, the cadet must pass anarduous 100 question examination testing aerospacetopics, leadership theory and staff topics. Since itsinception over 30 years ago, nearly 10,000 cadetshave earned this prestigious award.

Cadet Mangano was promoted to Cadet Captainwith Chaplain Col. James Erickson, Col. MauriceGivens and her father, Mr. Tom Mangano, pinningher new epaulettes.

2d Lt. James Kalemis received the Commander'sCommendation Award from Col. Maurice Givensand Maj. Rhonda Anderson.

Last, but not least, Cadet Maria Mangano presented a bouquet of roses to Maj. Rhonda Anderson for her outstanding contri-bution as squadron commander. The evening ended with a raffle for the door prizes.



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POW/MIA TABLE

Air Force Association

The POW/MIA Ceremony is a dignified and solemn mo-ment generally used in conjunction with the opening of adinner function. There have been many different narrativeswritten for the toast, but the symbolism is quite constant.

Ladies and gentlemen, please direct your attention to thecenter of our gathering. You may have noticed the tableset before you. It is filled with symbolism. I will explain.

This table is set for our prisoners of war and those missingin action, from all wars. They are not with us today.Their chairs are empty, but saved for their hoped return.Let us remember their absence.

Let us remember the United States Air Force, the UnitedStates Army, the United States Navy, the United StatesMarine Corps, the United States Coast Guard.

Let us remember the men and women Prisoners of Warfrom all branches of service that are too often forgotten.Let us remember them.

The table cloth is white, symbolizing the purity of theirintentions to respond to their country's call to arms, sothat their children could remain free. Remember.

The lone candle symbolizes the frailty of a prisoner alone,trying to stand up against his oppressors. Remember.

The black ribbon on the candle reminds us of those whowill not be coming home. Remember

The single rose reminds us of the loved ones and families

of our comrades in arms who keep the faith andawait their return. Remember

A slice of lemon is on the bread plate to remind us of

their bitter fate, if we do not bring them home. Re-member

There is salt on the plate, symbolic of the family'stears as hey wait and remember.

The glasses are inverted. They cannot toast with ustonight , maybe tomorrow, if we remember.

The red, white and blue ribbon is tied to the flowervase by a yellow ribbon that was worn by thousandswho awaited their return. Remember

The faded picture on the table is a reminder that they

are missed very much and are remembered by theirfamilies. Remember.

As we look upon this empty table, do not rememberghosts from the past, remember our comrades.

Remember those whom we depended on in battle. Theydepend on us to bring them home. Remember our friends.They are the ones we love -- who love life and freedom as wedo. They will remember what we do. Please honor andremember them.


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REMEMBERANCE TABLE

2d Lt Diane Workman

I dont often get to participate in weekly squadron meetings,so last August when 2nd Lt. Kalemis and I were having din-ner we talked about what to present to the squadron forChristmas; he suggested a Remembrance table. Of course Ithought it was a great idea and then the search began.

I wanted to find unique items for the table and began mysearch online for china but it had to be something special,very special. I discovered the Pickard China Co. from An-

tioch, Illinois. It turned out that Pickard makes china for AirForce One, all US Embassies, Blair house, and the WhiteHouse. I discovered that they made a pattern for the US Em-bassies that would be perfect for the squadron. I wantedchina that represented all military branches not only the AirForce and this china seemed perfect.

So I emailed Pickard and told them aboutCAP and the MCCS cadets. I explained that Ineeded only one place setting, but it was fora special military ceremony to honor themissing. Pickard was glad to help out andsuggested several retailers where I could

purchase the china. I went to Bed, Bath, andBeyond (BB&B).

I stood at the Bridal Registry counter in thechina section among other ladies contem-plating gifts for brides to be. A young girltook my order as I explained I wanted aPickard place setting with the Great Seal ofthe United States. What a tremendous mo-ment to realize that I live in a country where

I have access to the same china as the President of the UnitedStates and all Heads of State from countries around theworld. It was then that the china began to touch so manypeople. The lady next to me just stared as I requested theGreat Seal and the young lady waiting on me told me herbrother and two cousins were on active duty with the Navyand Marines. Every time I mentioned the china to someonethey had a story about someone in their family who had beenin WWII, Korea, Vietnam, or Desert Storm.

The china was made by one person at Pickard, by hand, whoapplied the intricate 24-carat gold to the edges of each plate,the coffee cup, and saucer as well as the Great Seals. Theladies at BB&B called Pickard every week to check on thechina and, three days before the ceremony, went to Pickardto hand deliver the china so nothing would happen during

shipment. The BB&B ladies wrapped it with special care andasked to have a picture of the ceremony to see if it could bedisplayed on the BB&B website. Everyone in the store wastalking about the china.

The squadron now owns china that was hand made for them just them. It was not a part of a larger order it was madefor MCCS. Most people in the U.S. never even know it ex-ists or get to see it. Unless you are a guest of the U.S. Em-bassy, you would never know it either. This china, and all theother components of the Remembrance Table, is special special because they were made for you the MCCS cadets the best cadets in CAP.

Thank You for the privilege to order this china, to partici-pate in the squadron with you, and to provide the MCCSwith something special for the Remembrance Ceremony thatcan be passed down from cadet to cadet.


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COMMANDER S CORNER

Reflection upon 2005 makes me realize how important ourCAP family is to me. I am so proud of the accomplishmentsof each one of you. This letter and the awards banquet speakhighly of those of you who make the effort and succeed.

It will soon be time to select a new cadet commander, wehave the color guard getting ready for competition, we havenew cadets to train, and we have senior member goals andsacrifices.

To make and keep the squadron excellent is a sacrifice on allour parts, and together we can continue accomplish much.

Let us continue to practice the golden rule, Do unto othersas you would have others do unto you. As we sacrifice toassist with someone elses needs, we find that our own needshave been met as well.

I challenge each one of you to put forth your best effort atCAP and in life throughout 2006.

I look forward to working with you,

Major Rhonda Anderson

FROMTHE CADET COMMANDER

Cadet Maria Mangano

Having just a few days left in 2005, I took time to reflect onthe past year for MCCS. It has been a good year for the

squadron. We have accomplished many things. In January weparticipated in the Ice Bowl. February brought a change incadet commanders and cadet staff. Color Guard competitionwas held in March, and cadets and seniors participated inSpring Encampment in April. The Memorial Day parade washeld in May. June held much anticipation for our WashingtonDC trip, and during the end of the month we rode the trainto DC! Summer Encampment and National Cadet SpecialActivities occurred in July. King of the Rock competition wasin August, followed by NCO Academy and Basic Cadet

School in September. ES training took place during October.November was fundraising. And of course, in December, wehad our Awards Banquet.

What do all these events have in common? I know cadetsparticipated in each and every one of them. Our squadron isby cadets, for cadets all the way. The cadet staff does an ex-cellent job. But I can honestly say that if it werent for MajorRhonda Anderson and the outstanding senior staff she leads,none of us would be where we all are now. As you workthrough this next year, remember the senior staff and MajorA, and give them an extra big thank you next time you seethem.


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AMERICAN FLAGS PRESENTATION

2d Lt James Kalemis

George Lesch, past Commander of the Huntley American Legion, gave a short history and presentation of historic AmericanFlags at the Woodstock Library.

The Grand Union Flag 1775 is the first true U.S. Flag.

The Gadsden Flag was first used by Commodore Esek Hopkins, the firstCommander in Chief of the New Continental Fleet, when his ships put tosea for the first time in February, 1776.

The Betsy Ross flag was adopted June 14, 1777 (Flag Day).

On August 16, 1777 the "Green Mountain Boys" fought under GeneralStark at the Battle of Bennington using this Green Mountain Boys Flag.

The Bennington flag flew over the military stores in Bennington, Ver-mont, on August 16, 1777.

The Guiford Courthouse Flag, flown Marcg 15, 1781, is an example ofthe lack in uniformity in American flags during the Revolutionary periodas each group chose what flag to be used as i ts standard.


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SENIOR STAFF

Commander ... Major Rhonda AndersonDeputy Commander Seniors . 2Lt James KalemisDeputy Commander Cadets . Major Kenneth AndersonMedical Officer ... 1Lt Doris Mangano

Safety .... 2Lt Mike McMahonAdministration .... 1Lt Sharon FreundAerospace Education ... 2Lt James KalemisCadet Programs ... 1Lt Esther Medina

2Lt Paul Ebanks2Lt Diane Workman

Communications . SM John PetermanFinance ...... 1Lt Doris ManganoLogistics .. 1Lt Esther MedinaMIS/IT .... 2Lt Estera CorcoranPublic Affairs & Marketing .. 1Lt Doris Mangano

2Lt James Kalemis

Emergency Services ..... 2Lt James KalemisPersonnel ....... 1Lt Sharon FreundProfessional Development ... OpenMoral Leadership Officer . 2Lt Mike McMahonOrientation Flights ... 2Lt James KalemisNewsletter Editor .... 2Lt James KalemisAssistant Editor .... 2Lt Diane Workman

CAP-USAF Liaison

TSgt Kenneth Roth

(847) 688-5810

email: [email protected]

WEBSITES

McHenry County Composite Squadronhttp://www.group22.net/mccs

Illinois Wing News Bloghttp://ilcapnews.blogs.com

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Illinois Wing CAPhttp://www.ilcap.org

Great Lakes Region CAPhttp://glr.cap.gov/files/index.html

National Headquarters CAPhttp://www.cap.gov

CONTACT INFORMATION

3806 Spy Glass Ridge Road

Crystal Lake, IL 60012(815) 788 0737

MEETING INFORMATION

Tuesdays 6:309:00pmIllinois National Guard Armory

1301 Sunset Ridge RdWoodstock, IL 60098

CADET STAFF

Cadet Commander .. Capt Maria ManganoExecutive Officer . 2d Lt Krystal FreundFirst Sergeant .. SMSgt Emily MedinaFlight Commander .... CMSgt Steven DeCraene

Romeo Flight Sergeant SrA Shelby McMahonZulu Flight Sergeant ... SSgt Jared HendlerAdministrative Officer ..... 2d Lt Krystal FreundAerospace Education Officer ... Capt Maria ManganoEmergency Services CMSgt Steven DeCraeneCommunication Officer 2d Lt Krystal FreundPT Officer ..... TSgt Jared HendlerLogistics Officer .. 2d Lt Krystal FreundColor Guard Commander .... SMSgt Emily Medina

EVENTS

January 14 NCSA Review Boards, Lewis University

January 14 SAREX, Dupage Airport

January 21 NCSA Review Boards, Springfield

February 18 SAREX, Group 22

March 24 SAREX, Peoria

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