New Year’s Resolutions

[EMT-83]

I'm sitting at my desk, thinking about what I accomplished this year, and setting goals for 2009.

Here's what I've got for 2008:
•   SUI is finally in good shape. With changes in key positions, it wasn't current.
•   New members at Level 1 within first 30 days. The Great Start program really works.
•   Use of electronic records and library, reduced paperwork as much as possible.
•   OPSEC and NIMS, ongoing challenge.
•   Squadron website developed, kept up to date. Squadron computer network installed.
•   Personally - my PD is on track, completed Mission Scanner, became more active at Wing level.


So far, for 2009:
•   Utilize SIMS to its full potential, for cadets and seniors.
•   Scan old records for archive and preservation.
•   Motivate our new members to continue PD, keep up with my own PD.
•   Try to stay current with the constant changes in regulations and ICLs.

Anyone have similar thoughts?

[Eclipse]

My two biggest goals are getting past the SUI's and going 100% paperless with my records as a pilot for my units.

[JoeTomasone]

Get the ECI-13 done - last thing needed (including TIG) for Capt.

Everything else is a directive from my CC. 

[JAFO78]

That Kirt can get his Squadron to keep the place clean or there will be HELL to pay !!!

[mprokosch11]

For me, get Captain.

[Hoorah]

Mine is to make C/Am and go to an basic encampment.

[Pumbaa]

Mine is to never make another resolution!

OK.... 


Make Captain. (I am eligible in March)

Fly 100 hours CD missions in 2009 (I did 50 hours in 2008)

[MIKE]

Merged.

[Hawk200]

In 1996, I made a New Year's Resolution: Never make another New Year's Resolution. Kept it so far.

[JayT]

Finish my Surgical, Medical Control, and Blood Gas rotations for my EMT-CC class within the month, and maybe start on my field rotations.

Not enough hours in the year.

[Stonewall]

CAP

• Maintain all current ES quals that expire in 2009
• Plan and execute 4 distinct ES exercises and make them annual training activities (like my WINTEX in DCWG)
• Complete IS 300 and IS 400
• Implement a structured recruiting drive followed by an open house and initiate a T-Flight program in my squadron
• Begin preparation for being an Encampment Commander, even if it doesn't happen by Winter 2009
• Attend National Staff College and earn Wilson Award

Professional

• Become subject matter expert in my current position
• Begin first ever mimimum training standards for my staff within 3 months of initial hire
• Complete Standard Operating Guidelines for my department
• Establish a department reputation that the other 850 employees can look up to, admire, and respect

Military

• Pin on TSgt by May (should have happened in 2008 but there was a glitch in leadership)
• Create, select and train a Protective Services Unit (PSU) of at least 6 personnel to be on standby for protective services missions.  This happened twice in 2008 and my command pretty much failed, even after I offered my expertise on the subject.
• Get everyone in my squadron up to speed on their new equipment which no one seems to know how to put together. 
• Not get shot out on the range by poorly trained airmen who have zero interest in shooting or being military in general
• Reenlist with a bonus; something that has never happened in my military career

Personal

• Continue my PT routine that I've kept for 10 years and maybe lose 5 to 10 lbs that I've gained since back surgery last year, having a second child in 2008 and starting a new job in 2008
• Be nice to my neighbors I keep calling the police on...I promise not to shoot their dog, burn their gangsta car or pepper spray the criminal adult son who lives with his parents
• Accomplish at least two major home improvement projects
• Spend as much time as humanly possible with my awesome son and daughter
• Keep my wife happy and try to bear as much of the responsibility for taking care of our children
• Get back up on my surfboard(s) after a 2008 hiatus due to back surgery
• Go fishing, my all time favorite thing to do

[Cecil DP]

Retire from CAP

[LtCol057]

Cecil DP, we don't retire from CAP.  We just fly off over the horizon. 

Ain't that similar to what the cowboys used to do? Ride off into the sunset.

[Cecil DP]

I'm retiring. If I just fly off into the horizon, I don't get the certificate.

The reason is I've done everything I can in CAP, have reached terminal grade of LtCol with 18+ years TIG. Had my GRW for 24 years. Been a Sqdn and Group Commander. What else is there to do?

Truthfully I ask myself every year whether I should renew. This year the answer came back no. 

[Pylon]

Truthfully I ask myself every year whether I should renew. This year the answer came back no. 

:clap:  Thanks for your years of dedicated service.  Undoubtedly, you've made the organization (and thus in turn our community and nation) that much better.

Enjoy "CAP retirement"!   

[BuckeyeDEJ]

Goals? What goals?
-- Kick schneid on the SUI.
-- Get a squadron emblem approved and on uniforms.
-- Boost membership and grow/develop both the senior and cadet sides of the house.
-- Get all my pilots their Form 5 and 91 rides, and get 'em all mission-qualified.

And on a personal level in CAP...
-- Figure out whether I want to take SOS or ACSC to finish Level IV and promote to light colonel after September.

How's that for starters?