The Southwest Region is hosting a virtual Cadet Leadership School 6-19 June 2021. They have a flexible schedule for the weekday sessions and weekend sessions are mandatory but respectful of both students and staff's schedules. The school is led and instructed by Spaatz and Eaker cadets from across the United...
NCR is looking for an NCAC Alternate Representative. Interested Cadets will be in Phase 4 (C/Maj-C/Col). Previous CAC experience at the Wing/Region level is desirable, but not necessary. Please ensure the Phase 4 Cadets in your Wing are made aware of this opportunity. Interested Cadets should complete the application no-later-than...
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics has opened a scholarship for High School Seniors worth up to $10,000. For more information, see the link below. https://www.aiaa.org/get-involved/k-12-students/scholarships/?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MembershipPrograms2021&utm_content=KahnScholarship
On January 1st, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) opened applications for their flight training scholarships! Last year more than $1 million were awarded. For more information, see the link below. https://generalaviationnews.com/2021/01/01/aopa-opens-applications-for-flight-training-scholarships-2/?fbclid=IwAR1-xCG7pw4ilwtOtLAKf8iKdBi8CHCInr48agBAzBAuh13zOuRISwtFagU
Calling all CAP cadets! Interested in learning more about small Unmanned Aircraft Systems? Go to this link from the Unmanned Safety Institute for free and discounted training opportunities!
Disability Awareness Month CAP Observes this month as Disability Awareness Month. When Civil Air Patrol formed in the early days of World War II, many of our first volunteers were patriotic citizens unavailable for military service who nevertheless were determined to serve the nation in a time of need. CAP...
Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from 15 September - 15 October of each year. The observance is celebrated during this time frame due to many significant events for various Hispanic communities that fall within the observance period. The President issues a Proclamation each year calling on the people of the...
C/Col Iva Hammitt of the Minnesota Wing has been selected as Civil Air Patrol's Cadet of the Year. She will be honored at the 2020 National Conference in August. Congratulations!
General Carl A. Spaatz Award Ceremony Please join Brigadier General Edward Phelka National Vice Commander of Civil Air Patrol in congratulating Cadet Colonel Alexander D. Dvorak St. Cloud Composite Squadron for earning the General Carl A. Spaatz Award (#2269) March 29, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. Sauk Rapids Junior High School...
Lt Col Wildman, NCR/SE, and I have made a plan to engage North Central Region in risk management and safety. Our plan is a series of contests and education efforts over the next several months that will lead up to a risk management celebration at the region conference in May 2020. Each month will have a theme and we will have a contest open to seniors and cadets to send in items (memes, posters, slogans, etc.) that share or enhance our safety and risk management effort.
