Upcoming MeetingsThe 130th Composite Squadron meets Tuesday evenings from 7 pm - 9 pm at the Airlake Airport in Lakeville, MN. The meetings are open to visitors, the public, and prospective members. Click here for DIRECTIONS.
Schedule subject to change.
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130th Color Guard
Photo by 2d Lt Nancy Zimmer
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Upcoming Events*NEW: The Weekly Meeting on the 24th of Feb will be held at Celebration Church in Lakeville.
Wing Volleyball Competition and Lock-in: 7-8 March, 2015 Time to put our team(s) together! https://sites.google.com/site/mnwingwidevolleyballtournament/ Early registration discount expires on 2/24/15. In an effort to arrange transportation please let us know if you have registered or plan on registering for either event: Click here Advancement Saturday: 14 Mar, 2015 Location TBA Cadre Training Weekend 2 (CTW2): 27-29 Mar, 2015 These weekends are for cadets selected for Encampment Cadre. Cadets shall arrive at hangar between 1315 and 1330 in order to ride with the squadron. Return will be approximately 1600 on Sunday, with cadets notifying parents via text or call when they reach the Maple Grove area (45 minutes out). Cadets should bring $15-$20 for Friday supper and Sunday lunch. BlackCAP - Emergency Services College: 10-12 April, 2015 Redwing, MN. Advanced registration starts 13 March for the 30th annual BlackCap. For more info: BlackCAP XXX Advancement Saturday: 18 Apr, 2015 Cadet Executive Staff Interviews. Cadets applying to become Cadet Commander, Deputy Commander, and/or Executive Officer for 2015-2016 will be interviewed on this date. Applications for these positions will be announced at the 7 April meeting, and are due by 15 April. Selections will be announced at the 21 April meeting. MN Wing Conference: 24-26 Apr, 2015 Breezy point Resort. More info to come. In an effort to arrange transportation for the Wing Conference please let us know if you have registered or plan on registering: Click here Advancement Saturday: 2 May, 2015 Cadet Squadron Staff Interviews. Cadets applying for squadron staff positions (First Sergeant, Flight Staff, Support Staff) will be interviewed and evaluated on this date. This activity will resemble the Encampment Cadre Selection Exercise, on a smaller scale and duration. Applications will be announced at the 21 April meeting, and are due by 29 April. Incoming staff positions for May-Dec 2015 will be announced at the 5 May meeting, and will take effect after the change of cadet command on 19 May. Encampment Preparatory School 1 (EPS-1) 29-31 May, 2015 These weekend School's are designed to prepare a Cadet for their first time attending a summer encampment (known as a "Basic" status cadet). It is mandatory for any cadet under 14 and under the rank of C/SSgt to attend one of these sessions (either EPS-1 or EPS-2). Encampment Preparatory School 2 (EPS-2) 26-28 Jun, 2015 See EPS-1 description. (17th CTG) MN Summer Encampment : 22-29 Aug, 2015 Camp Ripley, MN |
Lt Col. O'Connor honored by U.S. Rep John Kline
(Photos below by 1st Lt Renee Belina)
Congratulations!
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Recent Awards
From Left, Brig Gen. Robert Cayton, Lt Col. Thomas O'Connor (Photo by 1st Lt Bonnie Wold)
Lt Col. Thomas O'Connor received a certificate of recognition from the Governor of Minnesota for his 70+ years of CAP service leading to his upcoming Congressional Gold Medal.
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Recent Promotions
C/Maj Samuel Kent C/SSgt Macy Klein C/Amn Joseph Blasczak C/Amn Jacques Miller C/1stLt Eve Waterman C/SrA Zackary Flen C/Amn Sterling Kummet C/Amn Carson Mato C/Amn Gabriel Tristain C/CMSgt Nathan Jones C/SMSgt Kyle Hobbs C/TSgt David Lassahn C/SrA Andrew Tarara C/SMSgt Courtney Rogat C/A1C Blake Persell |
