Some of the Missouri Wing Summer Encampment 2008 details have been set up, so I figured that I would get these details out while everyone is still trying to make their plans. Not all of the details are hammered out yet; I will continually update the information as it becomes available, as well as posting in the thread with the changes that have been made.
The encampment will be held over the dates of July 27 - Aug 03, 2008. The location is Camp Crowder, located in Neosho, MO. The cost for all participants will be $100.
The deadline for basic application has not yet been established; however, staff applications will be accepted until May 01, 2008. All staff will be expected to arrive on July 25th for the encampment, and there will be a Staff-Training Weekend at some time in the month of May or June; the date has not yet been established. I will let Maj Oldham or Lt Col O'Neill cover the senior staff positions available, but in terms of cadet staff, the following positions are still open:
-Cadet Squadron Commander
-Cadet Flight Commander
-Cadet Squadron 1st Sergeant
-Cadet Flight Sergeant
-Other cadet support staff positions may be filled as needed
Those interested in cadet staff positions must email Maj Julie Oldham (mailto:julie.oldham@gmail.com) and <A HREF="ron9590@wordsage.com">C/Lt Col Nathan Scalia</A> with their intent. This includes what position is desired, a short essay on why you feel you are qualified for this position, and a one-page resume. A letter of recommendation is acceptable, but not necessary.
The address for paperwork to be sent has not yet been determined, but the following forms are necessary for all cadet staff:
CAPF 31 (http://www.mocapsgf.net/encampment08/F31.dot)
MOWG Form 9a (http://www.mocapsgf.net/encampment08/MOF009a.doc)
MOWG Form 9 (http://www.mocapsgf.net/encampment08/Form9.dot)
Form 60 (http://www.mocapsgf.net/encampment08/F60.dot)[/list]
All of the above information and more can be found on the MOWG Summer Encampment Website (http://www.mocapsgf.net/encampment08/main.htm), which is also updated as often as is possible with new information.
I realize that this is all very tentative, but on the other hand, this is still six months out. We have a lot of information still in the works, and will be posted as soon as we are sure that it is correct to avoid any confusion.
Regards,
C/Lt Col Nathan Scalia
Cadet Commander
MOWG Encampment 2008
The website has been updated with more details regarding senior and C/Basic application procedures.
Hope to see some of you there.
UPDATE:
Cadets and Seniors of Missouri Wing – Encampment is on its way this summer and we need your help to spread the word for staff applicants! The encampment will be held over the dates of July 27 - Aug 03, 2008. The location is Camp Crowder, located in Neosho, MO. The cost for cadets will be $100 and for senior staff will be $50.
The Missouri Wing Encampment Staff Training Weekend will be held 24-25 May at the National Guard Armory in Springfield, Missouri. Training will begin at 0800 on Saturday morning and continue through 1400 Sunday afternoon. Cost is $10, which will cover five meals. If possible, please bring this in cash. This fee is non-refundable; however, cadets not selected to be on staff can apply the $10 spent on the training weekend toward the $100 fee for encampment if they elect to attend as a basic applicant.
Uniform for Saturday will be BDUs for cadets and BDUs or corporate for seniors. Uniform for Sunday will be Blues for cadets and Blues or corporate for seniors. Applicants who wish to sleep at the armory should bring a sleeping bag and other normal overnight gear.
The training on this weekend will include the mandatory required staff training that all staff must complete before any activity that is more than four nights in duration. It will also include training and planning sessions for all parts of the senior and cadet staff. Additional and different training will occur on 25-26 July for staff, with basic attendees arriving on 27 July. Applications for staff are due NLT 1 May, as described below.
Those interested in cadet staff positions must email Maj Julie Oldham (julie.oldham@gmail.com) and C/Lt Col Nathan Scalia (ron9590@wordsage.com) with their intent. This includes what position is desired, a short letter on why you feel you are qualified for this position, and a one-page resume. A letter of recommendation is acceptable, but not necessary. Required forms can be found on the encampment website ( http://www.mocapsgf.net/encampment08/main.htm) and should be sent to MOWG HQ.
Seniors should contact Lt Col John O'Neill (cp@mowg.cap.gov). Seniors should complete the F31 and submit to MOWG HQ.
Our cadet staff has been selected, and we are still accepting basic cadet applications for the MOWG Summer Encampment.
Dates for basic attendees will be 27 July through 2 August. Encampment senior and cadet staff will be expected to arrive on 25 July. Cost will be $100 for cadets and $50 for seniors.
This year's encampment at Camp Crowder is shaping up to be an extremely fun and rewarding activity for all attendees. We currently have a static display of an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, rappelling, and orientation flights in Blackhawk helicopters scheduled, plus many activities for cadets to exercise their leadership abilities to the fullest!
Cadet applications must be received by 1 July. If applications are received after 1 July, there will be a $15 late fee. Applications will not be accepted after 20 July.
Basic Attendees should also submit their application to Wing HQ. Applicants must mail a completed Form 31, a MOWG Form 9a,a Form 9 (the portion for parents of minors), and a Form 60 to MOWG HQ.
All paperwork and money needs to be sent to:
Civil Air Patrol - Missouri Wing
PO BOX 5044
Whiteman AFB, MO 65305
Do not use FedEx, UPS, or DHL to this address as they will not deliver to a PO Box. Make checks out to: Missouri Wing - Civil Air Patrol .
Our website is periodically updated, and is located at:
http://www.mocapsgf.net/encampment08/main.htm
We're also on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=10103213103
Feel free to reply with any questions.
C/Lt Col Nathan Scalia
Cadet Commander
MOWG Summer Encampment 2008