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General Discussion => The Lobby => Topic started by: West MI-CAP-Ret on March 25, 2019, 04:31:48 PM

Title: Writing a state's wing commander
Post by: West MI-CAP-Ret on March 25, 2019, 04:31:48 PM
I retired from Civil Air Patrol last year, next April.  I know as a retired member of CAP there are several things I can no longer do, and I understand that.  I know now that I have to write to the Wing Commander for permission to attend the wings annual conference.


As a retired member of CAP. what would be the protocol? Meaning, would I ask permission via a standard formatted Memorand For, or a normal business letter.


Thank you in advance.  Probably consulting the regulations would have answered my question, but I was feeling lazy this morning (which does not preclude that as soon as I sign off here, I won't go look for myself).


Thanks again,
Title: Re: Writing a state's wing commander
Post by: Eclipse on March 25, 2019, 04:45:26 PM
Just send him an email or call him on the phone, no big deal really.

Title: Re: Writing a state's wing commander
Post by: Johnny Yuma on March 26, 2019, 03:23:57 AM
Quote from: Eclipse on March 25, 2019, 04:45:26 PM
Just send him an email or call him on the phone, no big deal really.

Yep. They'd probably love to have you!
Title: Re: Writing a state's wing commander
Post by: JacobAnn on March 26, 2019, 10:52:50 AM
My experience suggests wings want to promote conference attendance.  Wing CCs email addresses are normally on the wing website.
Title: Re: Writing a state's wing commander
Post by: JeffDG on March 26, 2019, 11:37:58 AM
Agree with the above.

For the most part, an informal "Hey, mind if I come?" will elicit a "Sure!" and done.
Title: Re: Writing a state's wing commander
Post by: FW on March 26, 2019, 03:08:52 PM
As a former Wing Commander, I can agree with every comment made.  An email or text will be fine.  Enjoy the weekend.