First, my thanks to all of our Squadron members who have committed extra time and effort to our unit during this past quarter. The result is obvious and a very strong, positive sign. We are seeing a higher rate of "First time success" on cadet testing, solid progress in emergency services training, both for ground team and aircrew, senior members completing Level I training, cadet and senior member promotions, pilots completing the requirements for a CAP Pilot rating, and participation in Wing level events, such as the March SAR/EX, Wing Color Guard Competition, and Wing Competition Drill Team. In addition, four of our cadets have applied for staff positions at the upcoming 2004 Tri Wing Encampment.
What we are seeing, what we are focusing on, what we all have contributed to, and each can be proud of, is the development a sound, quality program in our Squadron. We are keeping our focus on the three missions of CAP and the CAP Core Values. Our cadets and senior members are stepping up to the challenges and opportunities to excel, mature, and learn. We see that in cadet and senior member achievements and promotions, the emergency services training, and the willingness of our members to take on challenges that they might not have done only a few months ago.
And we are growing. As we grow, we able to increase our readiness and ability to execute the CAP missions, without overburdening individual members. And we grow through quality. A quality unit is one you are proud to bring friends to, to learn about CAP, to meet members of the Squadron, and perhaps join. Each of you makes Fort McHenry the quality Squadron that it is.
Finally, we will be publishing soon the goals for the Squadron that came out of the Squadron Cadet Advisory Council meeting. All of you did an excellent job. The challenge now is to make the goals happen. And I am sure we can. The goals are a reach, as they should be, but I am certain that with teamwork and support we, as a unit, can make them happen.
Capt Doug Barth, CAP
Commander
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