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Cadets Post the colors for the MachiasChamber of Commerce Annual Dinner on

A ril 1 2011

Four Cadets and Four Senior

Members attended theMachias Chamber Of

Commerce Annual

Dinner. The Cadets

posted the colors and

stuffed over 100 bags

with information about CAP.

This was a great opportunity to educate

the business community about CAP.

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Squadron of Merit Award

Members of the Machias Composite Squadron accept the Squadron of Merit Award.

Congratulations to all members of the squadron for making the unit the award winnerfor exceptional cadet programs performance. Only one squadron is honored each year

for this award.

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Achievement Award

C/Capt Brandon St.LouisCadet Captain Brandon St.Louis was

recognized with an Achievement Award for

Outstanding Duty Performance.

The Quality Cadet Unit AwardCommander Michael St.Louis accepts the

Quality Cadet Unit Award for commendable

cadet programs performance.

Wing Conference 2011Cadets and senior members attend the Wing Conference in

Lewiston Maine.

Squadron Awards

Governor Paul R. Lepage, Governor of the state of Maine, hereby proclaim the week ofApril 24 through April 30, 2011as Civil Air Patrol Week throughout the state of Maine, andurge all citizens to recognize the contributions andsacrifices to the benefit of ourCommunity, State and Nation performed by thevolunteer members of the Civil Air Patrol.

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Airmen Academy 2011

Captain Gaddis and Cadet

Captain St.Louis help teach drill

o cadets.

C/Amn Matthew Kocinck

running PT at Airmen Academ

Airman Academy Graduation

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Machias Composite Squadron

Po Box 515

Machias, ME 04654

Squadron Commander

1st Lt Michael St.Louis

Squadron Public Affairs Officer

1st Lt Rose St.Louis

Machias Valley Squadron Newsletter Editor

1st Lt Rose St.Louis

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Texting and DrivingWhile 88 percent of drivers in a survey conducted by the

Traffic Safety Study survey state they feel texting and drivingis dangerous, 24 percent of them admit to doing it. Textingand driving is concerning to many. Remember safety first

whenever you get behind the wheel. Distractions are aleading cause for accidents. Please stay safe and if you needto text, pull to the side of the road in a safe manner and text.

Physical activity is easy when you make it fun.Walk with friends.

Finding change and buying a soda- 10 minutesDrinking a glass of water 1 minute

Deliver your message in person.Change typing time into walking time.

10 minutes here10 minutes thereA few flights of stairsIt all adds up!

No special equipment neededOnly a pair of shoes and 15 minutes.

It doesnt take money to exercise.Just determination to go for a walk .

Welcome to our visitorsfrom the PortlandSquadron, the Eatons.