CIVIL AIR PATROL CADET PROGRAMS PARENTS’ INTRODUCTION
description
Transcript of CIVIL AIR PATROL CADET PROGRAMS PARENTS’ INTRODUCTION
CIVIL AIR PATROL CADET PROGRAMSPARENTS’ INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Video
Program Elements
Leadership Aerospace Fitness
Character Activities
Adult Supervision
Fingerprinting & FBI screening
CAP avoids 1-on-1 contact whenever possible
All activities are supervised by adults
Cadet Activities
Weekly squadron meetingsTime, placeAttendance policy
Weekend activities
Summer activities
Flying
Safety first
Licensed pilots
No cost to cadets
AdvancementCadets learn, study, testEarn promotions, ribbons, awardsExperienced cadets serve in leadership rolesRole of Cadet Great Start
Bright Futures
College scholarshipsService academies
ROTCUSAF E-3 benefit
Responsible citizens
Eric BoeNASA Astronaut &
Former Cadet
Nicole MalachowskiAir Force Thunderbird &
Former Cadet
Integrity Service Excellence Respect
Membership
Eligibility
Annual duesLocal duesActivity fees
UniformsCadet Uniform ProgramOther sourcesObtaining insigniaGrooming standards
Cadet Member Kit
Tax deductions
Partnering with Parents
Open, on-going communicationLocal websites, email,
newslettersLeaders’ contact information
If you have a concern, let us know
Adults are welcome to join CAPCadet Sponsor MembersCAP Officers
Parents’ Committee
Parents’ Home Page: cap.gov/parents
Final Thought
“I never knew how much I could accomplish until I joined CAP.”