Deputy Commander Group 3 GAWG

James Shaw · May 19, 2015, 10:22:55 AM

Well folks I have decided to cross to the dark side of Civil Air Patrol leadership again. I applied for and was selected as Deputy Commander for Group 3 in Georgia Wing. The groups were recently realigned which made all the Squadrons about 1 1/2 hours apart.

Looking forward to a new chapter in my Civil Air Patrol journey.

FW · May 19, 2015, 11:14:05 AM

Sorry, Jim....

James Shaw · May 19, 2015, 11:27:07 AM

Quote from: FW on May 19, 2015, 11:14:05 AM
Sorry, Jim....

:clap:

FlyTiger77 · May 19, 2015, 02:05:53 PM

Congratulations!

I was able to attend the GAWG conference this year and I was greatly impressed with your conference and your wing.

James Shaw · May 19, 2015, 02:33:32 PM

Quote from: FlyTiger77 on May 19, 2015, 02:05:53 PM
Congratulations!

I was able to attend the GAWG conference this year and I was greatly impressed with your conference and your wing.

Thanks, we are proud as well.

AirAux · May 19, 2015, 02:57:52 PM

Jim, Congratulations. I have known you since you were a mere Captain, wearing CAP Uniforms from the past, at the Conference in Atlanta, years ago. (you know, the one, they wouldn't let HWSRN attend). You are a most excellent officer and will do very well. I am glad the misses agreed to let you out of the house.. Thank you for all you have done for CAP on the history and lower levels. Looking forward to seeing you around Georgia at the classes and Conferences.

James Shaw · May 19, 2015, 03:05:36 PM

Quote from: AirAux on May 19, 2015, 02:57:52 PM
Jim, Congratulations. I have known you since you were a mere Captain, wearing CAP Uniforms from the past, at the Conference in Atlanta, years ago. (you know, the one, they wouldn't let HWSRN attend). You are a most excellent officer and will do very well. I am glad the misses agreed to let you out of the house.. Thank you for all you have done for CAP on the history and lower levels. Looking forward to seeing you around Georgia at the classes and Conferences.

Thanks, I appreciate it. I hope to do GAWG and it's members proud.

JeffDG · May 19, 2015, 05:15:27 PM

Quote from: capmando on May 19, 2015, 03:05:36 PM
Quote from: AirAux on May 19, 2015, 02:57:52 PM
Jim, Congratulations. I have known you since you were a mere Captain, wearing CAP Uniforms from the past, at the Conference in Atlanta, years ago. (you know, the one, they wouldn't let HWSRN attend). You are a most excellent officer and will do very well. I am glad the misses agreed to let you out of the house.. Thank you for all you have done for CAP on the history and lower levels. Looking forward to seeing you around Georgia at the classes and Conferences.

Thanks, I appreciate it. I hope to do GAWG and it's members proud.

When I was the Deputy Commander of a group, I thought that's where all the **** details were placed, then I became the Wing CoS...

You going to SER Conference next month?

James Shaw · May 19, 2015, 05:42:51 PM

Quote from: JeffDG on May 19, 2015, 05:15:27 PM
Quote from: capmando on May 19, 2015, 03:05:36 PM
Quote from: AirAux on May 19, 2015, 02:57:52 PM
Jim, Congratulations. I have known you since you were a mere Captain, wearing CAP Uniforms from the past, at the Conference in Atlanta, years ago. (you know, the one, they wouldn't let HWSRN attend). You are a most excellent officer and will do very well. I am glad the misses agreed to let you out of the house.. Thank you for all you have done for CAP on the history and lower levels. Looking forward to seeing you around Georgia at the classes and Conferences.

Thanks, I appreciate it. I hope to do GAWG and it's members proud.

When I was the Deputy Commander of a group, I thought that's where all the **** details were placed, then I became the Wing CoS...

You going to SER Conference next month?

Not planning on it. I haven't been to one in several years. Saving my "CAP time" for taking a week of vacation to go to GAWG Encampment as Safety Officer. I am also teaching a TLC in late June and my wife may reach her CAP limit if I do conf as well. Perhaps next year. Thanks for asking.

Chappie · May 19, 2015, 07:32:16 PM

Congrats, Jim!!! You will do well and excel in this new assignment.

James Shaw · May 19, 2015, 07:34:11 PM

Quote from: Chappie on May 19, 2015, 07:32:16 PM
Congrats, Jim!!! You will do well and excel in this new assignment.

Thanks Chappie I will do my best

ColonelJack · May 20, 2015, 10:31:25 AM

One of the best choices the GAWG ever made! Congratulations, Jim ... I'm very happy for you!

Jack

James Shaw · May 20, 2015, 10:44:07 AM

Quote from: ColonelJack on May 20, 2015, 10:31:25 AM
One of the best choices the GAWG ever made! Congratulations, Jim ... I'm very happy for you!

Jack

Thanks Jack, appreciate the confidence.

Al Sayre · May 20, 2015, 11:31:50 AM

Congrats Jim, I guess I'll see you at the SER Conference...

James Shaw · May 20, 2015, 12:06:43 PM

Quote from: Al Sayre on May 20, 2015, 11:31:50 AM
Congrats Jim, I guess I'll see you at the SER Conference...

Thank you. Not planning on going. I haven't been to one in several years. Saving my "CAP time" for taking a week of vacation to go to GAWG Encampment as Safety Officer. I am also teaching a TLC in late June and my wife may reach her CAP limit if I do conf as well. Perhaps next year. Thanks for asking.

brenaud · May 20, 2015, 01:32:56 PM

Be careful...I was a Group/CD once. Then one day in 2012 the "Deputy" part somehow went away...
Of course my deputy had a different fate but that's a fairly intense wing staff job, so I guess it's a case of pick your poison!

All joking aside, congrats!

James Shaw · May 20, 2015, 01:37:30 PM

Quote from: brenaud on May 20, 2015, 01:32:56 PM
Be careful...I was a Group/CD once. Then one day in 2012 the "Deputy" part somehow went away...
Of course my deputy had a different fate but that's a fairly intense wing staff job, so I guess it's a case of pick your poison!

All joking aside, congrats!

Thanks,

Congrats and Condolences could be used at the same time.