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General Discussion => The Lobby => Topic started by: James Shaw on March 19, 2015, 11:55:55 AM

Title: New home for GA002
Post by: James Shaw on March 19, 2015, 11:55:55 AM
I am happy  to report that the Albany Composite Squadron GA002 has completed its move to our new home. We have moved from out 1100sqft facility to a new facility with approximately 10,000sqft of CAP space.

The owner of the building (My Boss) is a fairly new CAP member. Last year we started talking about using the space and the benefit the Squadron could get. His daughter joined shortly after him and enjoys it as well.

This is one of three buildings he has that we can utilize. The CC and DCC as well as several family members completed the move a week ahead of time.

I will NOW have to stay in CAP for a while as this is one of the facilities I am in charge of for EH&S.
Title: Re: New home for GA002
Post by: NIN on March 19, 2015, 12:15:48 PM
I'm just going to be the wise guy and point out you haven't listed hatchways and ladderwells.

But: thats *awesome*
Title: Re: New home for GA002
Post by: LTC Don on March 19, 2015, 12:40:50 PM
:jealous:

Congrats and Enjoy!  8)
Title: Re: New home for GA002
Post by: SeanM on March 19, 2015, 01:39:33 PM
Very nice facility.  Congrats!   :clap:

Sean
Title: Re: New home for GA002
Post by: PHall on March 20, 2015, 12:42:04 AM
Devils Advocate here - - - Will you still have the facility if he leaves CAP? >:D
Title: Re: New home for GA002
Post by: James Shaw on March 20, 2015, 01:10:08 AM
He owns his own twin engine plane and likes to teach Aerospace, he also has a twelve year old daughter that just joined. He made a long term commitment personally to the Commander. I do not foresee any issues arising.

It may however be strange for me if I decide to jump ship.
Title: Re: New home for GA002
Post by: Tim Medeiros on March 20, 2015, 04:22:41 AM
Well, that's all well and good, but I'm officially jealous.
Title: Re: New home for GA002
Post by: Garibaldi on March 20, 2015, 09:21:54 PM
Now we have a place to stay n play when we come south! Exercise Heat stroke is in the works!
Title: Re: New home for GA002
Post by: Private Investigator on March 21, 2015, 08:36:31 PM
Quote from: gonefornow on March 20, 2015, 01:10:08 AM
He owns his own twin engine plane and likes to teach Aerospace, he also has a twelve year old daughter that just joined. He made a long term commitment personally to the Commander. I do not foresee any issues arising.

It may however be strange for me if I decide to jump ship.

Is the building a former Builders Emporium?

Hopefully he will stay healthy. Sometimes one member makes all the difference to a Squadron.   8)
Title: Re: New home for GA002
Post by: James Shaw on March 22, 2015, 11:56:52 AM
Quote from: Private Investigator on March 21, 2015, 08:36:31 PM
Quote from: gonefornow on March 20, 2015, 01:10:08 AM
He owns his own twin engine plane and likes to teach Aerospace, he also has a twelve year old daughter that just joined. He made a long term commitment personally to the Commander. I do not foresee any issues arising.

It may however be strange for me if I decide to jump ship.

Is the building a former Builders Emporium?

Hopefully he will stay healthy. Sometimes one member makes all the difference to a Squadron.   8)

The building is a former McGregor Golf manufacturing facility. 20 acres behind the building that can be used for squadron activities as well.

Fortunately for himself and us he is a very healthy individual. We are all very happy about it and appreciate his generosity. He has put the overall responsibility in my hands with reasonable use.

I met him through Civil Air Patrol and went to work with him about a year after that.

We will have a formal open house in a month or so and will invite public.

I am working on plans to have SLS, CLC, TLC, and other training at the facility. I am considering doing that.
Title: Re: New home for GA002
Post by: Private Investigator on March 23, 2015, 12:00:03 AM
Quote from: gonefornow on March 22, 2015, 11:56:52 AM
Quote from: Private Investigator on March 21, 2015, 08:36:31 PM
Quote from: gonefornow on March 20, 2015, 01:10:08 AM
He owns his own twin engine plane and likes to teach Aerospace, he also has a twelve year old daughter that just joined. He made a long term commitment personally to the Commander. I do not foresee any issues arising.

It may however be strange for me if I decide to jump ship.

Is the building a former Builders Emporium?

Hopefully he will stay healthy. Sometimes one member makes all the difference to a Squadron.   8)

The building is a former McGregor Golf manufacturing facility. 20 acres behind the building that can be used for squadron activities as well.

Fortunately for himself and us he is a very healthy individual. We are all very happy about it and appreciate his generosity. He has put the overall responsibility in my hands with reasonable use.

I met him through Civil Air Patrol and went to work with him about a year after that.

We will have a formal open house in a month or so and will invite public.

I am working on plans to have SLS, CLC, TLC, and other training at the facility. I am considering doing that.

Very impressive. Great location and facility for training. Job well done sir   :clap:
Title: Re: New home for GA002
Post by: ProdigalJim on March 23, 2015, 01:01:00 AM
Wow! I know WINGS that would love a space like that...very cool! Bravo Zulu!
Title: Re: New home for GA002
Post by: James Shaw on March 23, 2015, 01:06:44 AM
Quote from: ProdigalJim on March 23, 2015, 01:01:00 AM
Wow! I know WINGS that would love a space like that...very cool! Bravo Zulu!

Maybe I can become a Wing or Region Commander one day and have a space of my own.
Title: Re: New home for GA002
Post by: usafcap1 on May 01, 2015, 11:26:01 PM
Beautiful facility! Take care of it!