Nebraska Wing HQ Civil Air Patrol

P.O. Box 155

Nebraska Wing Bulletin

Ashland, NE 68003
402-309-7665
420-944-4267 Fax
Wing Administrator Colonel R o bert Todd 9 October
Madeline Kennedy Wi ng Comma nd er 2009

North Central Region Conference-Come one and all!

Join the many activities planned for the

North Central Region Conference scheduled for
30 October - 1 November 2009 at the Holiday
Inside this Inn Conference Center in Des Moines, IA. Check
issue: out the website at http://ncr.cap.gov to register online and get
hotel information. Representatives from National Headquar-
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ters will participate in a “Town Hall Meeting” to answer your
Senior & Cadet 2
Achievements
questions,. VANGUARD representatives will be present and many
classes and seminars available. A personal invitation was re-
National HQ &
cently sent out by Col. Steve Kuddes, NCR Commander extending
North Central 3
Region News this invitation to every member in the Best
Region in the Nation! This event is for
Administrative
everyone and encourage your members to
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attend. See you there!
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Nebraska Wing Commander
Colonel Steve Kuddes has announced the application process of
applying for the Nebraska Wing Commander position. Colonel Bob
Todd’s term will end in March 2010, at the Nebraska Wing Confer-
Where to find our ence. The qualifications are being sent in an e-mail from Colonel
Aircraft:
Kuddes and he is asking for your help through your recommenda-
359CP - Lincoln tions and input in the selection process of our next Wing Com-
833CP - Chadron
915CP—Seward mander. Application deadline is 5 December. If you are interested
975CP - Millard
in serving on the Interview Board, contact Col. Kuddes at
988CP-Sioux City
bsrk01@neb.rr.com ASAP or email at bsrk01@neb.rr.com
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9 Oct 2009
Aerospace Education News:
The Aerospace Education Excellence Award Program (AEX) is now online. Go
to http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/ and click on “e-services” and apply
electronically. Your completion report can be filled out online at completion
to receive your plaque and certificates in the mail.

Have your senior members completed the Yeager test? It only takes a few
minutes of time and the wing needs to reach the goal of 10 seniors complet-
ing it this year. If you take the test while you are in Level II of the senior member program,
you can receive an embossed seal on your Certificate of Proficiency!

New Senior Members and Cadets

SM Anthony Doremus - Offutt Northeast Nebr:
SM Cameron Ullom - Offutt Joe Burrows
SM Mark Divis - Columbus Jacob Stenka
Seward:
Cadets at Offutt: Austin Van Velson Siouxland:
Kifton Opocensky 155th: Joseph Schoepfer
Adrian Palmer Layne Wittenhagen April Zeman
Luke Simianer Tri-Cities: Columbus:
Connor Ullom Brannon Stebbing Skyler Hungerford

Senior Member Awards: Captain Al Worley, Northeast Ne-

braska Sq. and 1Lt. Brandon Kea , Offutt Comp. Sq. have
achieved the Level III Senior Member Grover Loening Award.

Unit Commander’s Course graduates include: Maj. David Bur-

gess, Columbus; 1Lt Robert Herrick, 2Lt Fran Knox & Maj. Doris
Willert all of Seward; Maj. Karl Eisbach, 155th; Capt. Mike McClellan,
Capital City; Maj. Les Olsen, Sandhills; 1Lt Fred Montgomery, 99th
Pursuit. Instructors and Panel members included Col. Robert Todd,
Col. Steve Kuddes, Lt. Col. David Waite, Lt. Col. Dennis Curtis, Lt. Col.
Dan Kirwan, Major Jeff Michalski and Wing Administrator Madeline
Kennedy.
 Colonel Robert Todd
National Headquarters News Wing Commander

Wreaths Sponsorships for Wreaths Across America must be received before 25

November to be included in the 2009 wreath-laying ceremonies. Select the par-
ticipating location of over 350+ participating locations. Contact LTC John Tal-
bott at Wing Headquarters for more information.

North Central Region Conference News

NCR Conference Learning Lab Topics:
Standards/Evaluation & Safety Presentation - LTC David Plum;
Finance - Maj. Melissa Plum;
Professional Development - Col. John Lehr & Col. Sheila Waldorf;
Special Projects - LTC Troy Campbell;
Emergency Services - Col. Joe Casler;
Communications - LTC Mercer Richardson;
Supply - Mr. Gary Schneider (National HQ);
WIMRS Update - Col. Weston;
Drug Demand Reduction - Lt. Col. Bonnie Braun;
Public Affairs - Maj. Al Pabon; and
Chaplain Presentation - TBA.
Cadet Programs - Cadets have planned their own learning labs
Costumes are encouraged for wear at the Saturday evening banquet.
Activity cost of $30.00, to be paid with registration online, deadline of
17 October 2009.
Holiday Inn-Northwest in Des Moines, IA
Administrative Items-Madeline Kennedy, WA

NOTICE: 
Ground Handling Video: Please see
Colonel Todd will be out of the  that your members complete this video
state from 11‐21 Oct.  In his ab‐ ASAP. The Wing Commander and Wing
sence, contact LTC Dave Smith,  Safety Officer is asking for your
Wing Chief of Staff on 11‐12 
100% participation. It is a require-
Oct at 402‐980‐1631 and from  
ment.
13‐21 Oct, contact LTC Terry 
Hudson, Vice Commander at 
Mission Staff Training Table Top Exercise:
712‐239‐3099.   
Scheduled for 14 November 2009 at Camp Ash-
land for ALL mission staff personnel and others
interested in a mission staff position. 0800 to
1400. Contact Col. John Rooney for more infor-
mation at email: colroon@omni-tech.net or call
12 Oct—The Wing Administrator 
him at 402-727-8100.
will be out of the office in obser‐
vance of Columbus Day. 
NEW 02 and 09
Seward Comp. Sq. Commander, Capt. Roger Car‐ from National. Check
penter has stepped down and Maj. Doris Willert is  for current dates of
the interim commander.  Her contact Information  regulations and forms.
is: 402‐805‐4067 and email is: dwillert@neb.rr.com.  
Welcome Aboard, Doris!  The ECI course now has to be
New Unit Roster dated 5 Oct 2009 is available and  applied for online. Go to You
will be attached to the email with this bulletin.  can no longer use the applica-
tion form to apply. The test
11‐19 Oct—Lt. Col. Dave Waite out of state, con‐
tact Maj. Jason Johnsen @ 402‐578‐6179 or Lt. Col.  will still be sent to you when

Jon Carrison @ 402‐943‐9616  received at Wing Headquar-

ters. Contact LTC Dennis Cur-
SLS/CLC Courses planned for 24 Oct at tis for more information at
Camp Ashland have been cancelled. denniscurtis1@cox.net
 12th - Columbus Day
16th - National Boss Day
17th – Registration deadline for NCR
Conferece
30 Oct - 1 Nov: North Central Region Conference
@ Holiday Inn, Des Moines, IA
31st - Halloween

1 Nov: Daylight Savings Time Ends

1 Nov: Unit Commander’s Financial Disclosure Statement
3 Nov: Wing Staff Meeting & Commander’s Call-in
5 Nov: Vehicle and Aircraft monthly reports due
11 Nov: Veterans Day
14 Nov: Commander’s Call @ Camp Ashland
14 Nov: Mission Staff Training @ Camp Ashland
26 Nov: Thanksgiving

1 Dec: CAP ‘s 68th Birthday

7 Dec: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
12 Dec: 2009 Wreaths Across America Reception at Women’s Memorial at Arlington
National Cemetery, hosted by CAP
20 Dec: Red Cloud News deadline
21 Dec: Winter begins