Indiana Wing - Dec 2008

Citizens Serving Communities: Above and Beyond

December 2008

Charter School Dedicated
Todd Baldridge
Anderson Prepatory Academy
ANDERSON, Ind. ‐‐ Students at the critical that the flag be guarded so that it
Anderson Preparatory Academy charter didn’t fall into the hand of a rival group.
school showed off their colors during a
After each class received its flag, Goodwin
Veterans Day and building dedication
encourage the academy’s students, or
event on Nov. 13.
cadets, as they’re called, to notice men
Along with guest speakers from the city and women in uniform and thank them
and armed forces, the school received, as for their service whenever they see them
part of the ceremony, custom‐made in public.
guidon flags for each class in the school’s
“There’s nothing that means more to us
three grades.
than having people thank us for our
Brig. Gen. J. Stewart Goodwin, an assistant service,” he said.
adjunct general with the Indiana National
The Anderson Preparatory Academy
Guard, explained that the tradition of the
opened in August with 240 students in
guidon, a triangular flag affixed to a long
grades six through eight. The dedication
wooden pole, goes back to ancient times
included a formal ribbon‐cutting
but became prominent in America during
ceremony, a presentation of the school’s
the Civil War. A soldier considered it an
colors by a five‐person color guard and a
honor to hold the guideon in front of a
speech by Anderson Mayor Kris
marching squadron, but it also was
Ockomon.

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this school is in line with the charter
school movement,” he said.
After spending time as mayor visiting
APA is one of 29 charter schools in
public and private schools around the
Indiana authorized by Ball State
city, Ockomon said he’s learned that
University. Larry Gabbert, director of Ball
school buildings are often chaotic places.
State’s Office of Charter Schools, said he
But, that’s not what he said he
was pleased to see the plan for the school
encountered upon entering the charter
come alive.
school that morning when a student in a
“We have high expectations, and the early
uniform and white gloves greeted him at
indicators show the school is going to
the door.
meet those expectations,” he said
“That warmed my heart to be able to walk
into a building of 200‐plus students and
have that feeling,” he said.
APA is the first charter school in Madison
County and operates as a site for the Civil
Air Patrol’s cadet program. Students wear
uniforms of polo shirts and khaki pants
on most days, but every Thursday, the
students wear more elaborate cadet
uniforms.
Russ Simnick, president of the Indiana
Public Charter Schools Association, said
APA had assembled a good team Cmdt. Robert Guillaume salutes this cadet leader as he
receives the guidon as Brig. Gen. J. Stewart Goodwin
concerned with a good mission.
looks on. Photo John P. Cleary, Anderson Herald Bu
“Charter schools are all about being
different and serving their students and


Check Your Attitude! about the safest scenario; and use all
Capt Caleb Leach, CAP available resources.
During flight training, instructors talk Invulnerability is when you hear about a
about the five hazardous attitudes that mishap and think it would never happen
can interfere with the ability to make safe to me. When you think that accidents can
and sound decisions. We all have a not happen to you, you are thinking you
natural tendency toward one or more of are invulnerable. We need to understand
these attitudes. The important thing is to that accidents can happen to any of us. It
recognize this tendency and take action is easy to get so comfortable that we
against it. This applies any time we are forget how serious our activities can be.
doing something where safety is We must never take safety for granted
paramount, which is most of the time. The and think that we are invulnerable.
five attitudes are listed below, along with
some common examples of each and Macho occurs when you try to outdo your
some suggestions of what to do if we find co‐workers to try and make yourself look
ourselves showing the symptoms. better. Do you take risks to prove you are
a better pilot or driver than anyone else?
AntiAuthority is where you believe that Do you push the safety envelope just to
rules and procedures are for the other impress others? Are you the pilot who
guy. An example might be the aircraft departs after a large jet without waiting
crosswind limitation. You feel that the for the proper separation? There are
limitation is for lower time, less many more macho attitudes on the list,
experienced pilots, but not for you. If you but the point is this: taking risks is foolish.
catch yourself with this attitude, you need If you are the macho type, find another
to think about why the rules were written activity to express this need that doesn’t
in the first place. They are for your safety. put others at risk. When you take chances,
Most safety rules are a result of someone you are not only jeopardizing yourself,
else’s mishap and are there to protect us but you are putting everyone around you
all. at risk, too.
Impulsivity is the perceived need to act Resignation is when you think, "What’s
immediately when a situation arises. In the use; there is nothing I can do about it."
CAP there are very few scenarios that An example might be accepting a RADAR
require an immediate response. A controller’s heading into a weather
scenario needing an immediate response system that you are not comfortable with.
might be an engine failure at rotation, and You just resign yourself to the situation
even that should be briefed prior to and fly into the weather rather than
takeoff so you will be prepared for the querying ATC. All you really need to do is
eventuality. For most other events CAP speak up, thus putting yourself in a safer
members face, action does not need to be situation. So what should you do if you
immediate. When an event happens, try find yourself just giving up? You need to
to stay calm. Take a few deep breaths, know that you can make a difference.
THINK, and analyze the situation. Use the Always try to be safer in everything you
checklist or trained procedures and think do. If you make a mistake, don’t give up,


but try to fix the situation before it’s too and each participant dropped a carnation.
late. It was a solemn and an
appropriate ceremony.
People who care about the safety of
themselves and others need to examine Lt. Col. David McEntire provided the van
the decisions they make and try to topped decorations for our parade.
understand the reasons behind the The TV broadcasters chatted on and on
decision making process. Are you about Snoopy. We all like how the
consciously putting safety first or do you propeller actually turns!
suffer one of the hazardous attitudes?
Each of us should routinely do a self
evaluation to make sure we are acting
with the proper motives. The better you
understand yourself, the safer you will

Cadets Webber, Payton, McEntire, and Banks as
color guard.

Cadets Help Feed the Less
Fortunate
Capt Alex Whitacre
RiverCity Cadet Squadron Commander

Cadets put words into action and show
what volunteerism and service before self
Parade Season truly means.
SM DeEtte Banks
PAO Lafayette Composite Evansville, Indiana – Members of the
RiverCity Cadet Squadron donated their
December 7th. Lafayette's parade day.
time on Thanksgiving Day to help the
Excitement starts with hushed tones,
because it is also Pearl Harbor Day. The Evansville Christian Life Center deliver
day starts with a remembrance more than 3500 meals to area residents.
event on the walking bridge of the
Wabash River. The Lafayette Composite The Evansville Christian Life Center
Squadron was in attendance. Veterans provides meals three days a week to area
dropped a wreath into the Wabash River residents who do not have the means to
purchase or make their own food. This
year, the Evansville Christian Life Center


was asked to provide more than 3500 something unique to help some students
meals on Thanksgiving Day. This is far participate in a forum that encourages
more meals than normal, so the them to stay drug free, gang free, and
Evansville Christian Life Center put a call
college bound
out for volunteers to help deliver the
more than 3500 meals. The meals had to Harwood Middles School is a public
be delivered hot between 10:00 and
school located in Evansville, Indiana.
12:00. Captain Whitacre, C/Col Kate
Whitacre, C/TSgt Sierra Parsons, and
C/2d Lt Timothy Breivogel took time
away from their families on Thanksgiving
Day to help area volunteers deliver meals
and ensure the disadvantaged had a good
meal to eat on Thanksgiving Day

Harwood Middle School Gets a
CAP Flight
Capt. Alex Whitacre
Rivercity Cadet Squadron Commander

Harwood Middle School gets a CAP
Cadet C/CMSgt Jeremiah Fulton and C/TSgt Sierra
flight RiverCity Cadet Squadron forms
Parsons are the Harwood Flight Leaders and have taken
flight of cadets in after school program an active leadership role within the squadron and flight.
Cadets Fulton and Parsons serve as Flight Commander
Evansville, Indiana – What started out as and Flight Sergeant.
a visit to discuss having a DDR event
.
inside an area middle school has turned
into an after school flight for students at
Harwood Middle School. The Harwood
Flight meets on Thursdays after school.

RiverCity Cadets provide the training and C/TSgt Sierra Parsons instructing ne
leadership necessary to help build the
flight into a functioning unit.

FO Jessica Caplan approached school
officials in the spring of 2008 with the

thought of having a DDR event. However,
school officials saw an opportunity to do


Indiana Cadet Wins Prestigious “Much of my interest in
Scholarship science and math came from
Capt Alex Whitacre my involvement in the Civil
RiverCity Cadet Squadron Commander Air Patrol cadet program as
an adolescent and teenager.
C/Col Kate Whitacre wins Future I was surrounded by other,
Engineers Scholarship. motivated kids who shared
my interest in science and
Ft Wayne, Indiana – Each year, Kelly
technology. We encouraged
Engineering Resources has the honor of
and challenged each other
conducting the Future Engineers
to study and perform well.”
Scholarship Program. C/Col Kate
Whitacre was selected as this years C/Col Whitacre has also been the
scholarship recipient based upon a recipient of an Engineering Scholarship at
demonstrated commitment toward a Indiana Tech where she majors in
career in engineering, outstanding Biomedical Engineering. She is the
academic performance, and approach to recipient of a Band Scholarship where she
the issue or challenge addressed in an serves as Co‐Captain of the Indiana Tech
essay. Band. She is Secretary of the Indiana
Tech Gaming Society and a member of the
The Future Engineer’s Scholarship
Biomedical Engineering Society.
program is designed to encourage student
interest in engineering, build awareness C/Col Whitacre is the only cadet CAP pilot
of engineering as a career path with in the Wing. She has attended National
unlimited potential, and recognize Cadet Officers School, National Flight
exceptional engineering students Academy and the International Air Cadet
throughout the nation. Exchange Program. She is the recipient of
a CAP Flight Scholarship and a flight
Sponsors for the 2009 Engineering
scholarship from the order of the
Resources Future Engineers Scholarship
Daedalians. C/ Col Whitacre is currently
Program included Chemical Processing
serving as the chairperson for the
Magazine, Power Engineering Magazine,
Regional Cadet Advisory Council. Her CAP
Engineering Society of Detroit, Baxter
service was also formally recognized last
Healthcare, The Dow Chemical Company,
year in the Congressional Record for the
and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals.
First Session of the 110th Congress.
In her essay, C/Col Whitacre cited her

involvement in the CAP cadet program as
instrumental in fostering her interest in
science and engineering.

Safety Corner
Major Samuel Hornbuckle
Indiana Wing Safety Director

The winter is upon us and it’s time for us to start putting on the hat and gloves. With any
cold weather, there’s always the chance of frostbite and other serious cold weather‐related
injuries. The first step in preventing any cold weather injuries is common sense. Always
remember to dress in layers and that most of your body heat is released through your head
so wear a hat.
Also remember to avoid long periods in the cold. When exposed to extreme cold
weather, make sure you are in an area where you can get to heat on a regular basis. Avoid
drinking caffeinated beverages as well.
If you or someone else is exposed to frostbite, move them to a warm dry area.
Remove any restrictive or wet clothing and do not rub the body to warm up. Place the
individual in a warm bath (about 105 degrees) and allow the water to warm the tissue. Do
not pour water on the affected area. Once the area is warmed, it may be puffy or blistered
and may have a burning or numbness sensation. When normal color of the skin has
returned, the affected area should be dried and wrapped to keep it warm. Seek medical
attention as soon as possible (OSHA).
Below is the Wind Chill Chart developed by the National Weather Service and NOAA.
By knowing what the wind chill is or will be, the better prepared you can be to prevent
frostbite!
Have a Safe and Happy Holiday!


CHAPLAIN’S CORNER
Capt. Dave Harness
Chaplin, Indiana Wing
Dec 2007 Reprint
TODAY, I’M FULL!
Just coming through the Thanksgiving Holiday, I will not look
another turkey in the face. I feel that should I never eat again it will
be fine. I see now why bears fill up on food and then hibernate for
the remainder of the winter months. Being blessed so abundantly
with the feasts of the season made me stop and think about my life.
Just as I was blessed with food, fellowship and fun in the secular
sense, I am more so spiritually.

I recall hearing a man speak once who passed along a little story.
He said that when his children were small he and his wife bought a cardboard fireplace and
put it in their living room next to their Christmas tree. It had a little light that illuminated it
so you would get the feel of a fire burning within the fireplace. It was cheap and looked
nothing like the real thing but his wife, himself and their two children found themselves
sleeping on the floor next to it that night. He said, for that night they felt like the richest
people on the planet as they slumbered next to their fake fireplace. There was a love that
drew them together. Time passed by and the man prospered and when he told this story he
said he had a house with two real fireplaces. Their children were now grown and out on
their own and it is just he and his wife at the house. He was happy with the material things
that have blessed his life but somehow the night he and his wife spent with their children
next to a cardboard fireplace was a high point in their memories. He said these words as he
wrapped up the story,
"On that night, we were full."
I know what he meant. I have had many worldly goods that I have desired and
apprehended but I have memories from years ago when there were much leaner times.
Times that made a lasting impression flood my memories. On those days, it was like a
starving man eating a steak dinner. The satisfaction they brought made me "full". In all,
especially at this beautiful time of the year, I have found that the lasting memories are not
those of gifts and spending. They are not those of what we can gather. The real lasting
memories are those of love, family and friends.
These are the things that I have found that make me "full". My CAP Family (as I like
to refer to them) are just one reason that I feel "full" today. I appreciate you all and hope
you have a very happy time at this most sacred season of the year. Make some new
memories and be "full" once again.

WING COMMANDER’S CORNER
Colonel Mark Reeves
Commander, Indiana Wing
It seems appropriate during this holiday season to give thanks for some
of the work done by our great volunteers in this past year.

A special thanks to Lt Jack Duncan, Lt Chris Paul and Capt Brad Haney
for their great work in supply and communications accountability! In
addition to passing the Supply and Communications audit, we have
literally moved tens of thousands of dollars in uniforms and equipment to
distribute to Indiana Wing units. If you don't have new equipment and supplies, it's
because you haven't asked!

Our Cadet Program has exploded this year! Under the leadership of Maj Jeff Young, our
cadet population has grown by 33% over the last 12 month to almost 600 cadets in Indiana
Wing! The growth of the School Enrichment Program now in three schools, combined with
Cadet Olympics, a strong Encampment, Color Guard Clinic, and an upcoming Cadet
Competition are all combining to raise interest in our cadet ranks.

Once again we had a stellar year in flight operations...Maj Matt Creed's leadership, Capt
Barry Wright's focus on aircraft maintenance, Lt Col Reggie Paul and Lt Col Tom
Pickett's intense program management skills, Lt Col Dave McEntire's vision for the
soaring program and Lt Col Dave Dodson and Maj Doug Jenkins persistence in Stan/Eval
left us leading the country in flight hours and program effectiveness.

Brig General Stewart Goodwin and the Joint Forces Staff worked hard to get us a new
Wing headquarters in Indianapolis. Follow on to this will be the hiring of a new Wing
Administrator within the next few weeks, which I will be thankful to have!

I personally am thankful for our group commanders, Lt Col Pat Decallier, Lt Col Richard
Griffith, Lt Col Tom Myers and Maj Jeff Young. Although many had originally questioned
reactivating the groups, our cadet growth, potential units in Richmond, Hamilton County,
Greencastle, Batesville, and the expanding school program all speak to their effectiveness.

Similarly, take time to thank the unpaid professions with which you work. Squadron
commanders are frequently the least thanked folks in Civil Air Patrol...have you thanked
your commander for making sure that you have a meeting to attend? Deadline for the


FROM THE PAO
FO Jessica Caplan
Indiana Wing PAO
Indiana Wing Annual Awards Program is 15 January through the
group headquarters. Take time to give thanks by recognizing those
with whom you serve!
I am yet again thrilled that squadrons have been sending in press
releases for the newsletter. I believe it’s very important for all
squadrons to know what’s going on in their neighboring counties.
For the last couple of months since I took over PAO I have wanted to
ask random cadets why they joined CAP and what they hope to get
out of it; and put it in the newsletter. This way every cadet in the
state gets a chance to see their name in the newsletter (with their permission of course). As
of right now I only have the statements of 8 different cadets in RiverCity’s second flight at a
local middle school. As the months go on and as the activities pass I will pick up the
volunteer statements of other CAP Cadets.
Cadet Ellison: “I joined because I was interested in everything. I hope it can help me build
self confidence, and help me by courteous”
Cadet Kuhr: “I am interested in the challenge and the discipline. I want to help those who
cannot help themselves.”
Cadet Rabould: “It keeps me straight and helps me get better grades. I hope to be able to
get grades.”
Cadet Marshall: “I want to help the community and hope to learn discipline and learn
about SAR. I would also like to join the army.”
Cadet Kloepping: “I am interested because my family is in the military. I want to be learn
respect.
Cadet Gentry: “I am interested because I thought it was cool. I want a sense of pride.”
Cadet Davenport: “I was interested because I need more discipline. I would also like CAP
in my background when I join the Air Force.”
Jacobs (About to join): “I am interested in joining because I wanted to join the ROTC. I
want to learn the basics of the military. I hope it helps when I chose my career.”

Thank you Indiana Wing for another excellent month! Have a happy and holiday! And to
restate what Major Hornbuckle said BE SAFE!


WING STAFF VACANCIES

Indiana Wing Headquarters is currently seeking applicants for the following positions:

Director of Operations
Director of Professional Development
Aircraft Maintenance Officer

Please contact Major Matt Creed, Indiana Wing Chief of Staff at mcreed@inwg.cap.gov if you are interested in
any of these positions.

CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS (CHECK OUT THE FULL CALENDAR AT INWG.CAP.GOV)
Got News? If you have news, information, or photos for publication in the next wing
newsletter, please send them to the wing’s Public Affairs Officer, FO Jessica Caplan at
jcaplan@inwg.cap.gov

Indiana Wing Civil Air Patrol – 3010 N. White River Parkway East Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46208


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