Dear Chaplains and CDIs,
My apologies for getting this update and reminder out to you so late. Like many of you, I've had a very busy spring, and activity is continues to increase as summer nears.
Please note that Chaplain Corps Statistical Reports (CAPF 34) are due by the end of the month. CAPR 265-1 requires that all active and inactive chaplains submit reports semi-annually, by no later than 5 Jan and 5 Jul, respectively. The online reporting system is up and running, and can be found on your eServices home page in the right hand column. Data entry is simple and straight forward, and will take a minimal amount of time to complete. Remember to submit the form when you reach the end of the page and print a hard copy for you records.
National HC Ellis has directed that the chaplain corps use the online reporting system beginning with this reporting period.
Second, all submissions of chaplain and CDI applications bust be on the new forms (CAPF 35 & 35A) downloadable at http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/forms_publications__regulations/forms/ .
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Blessings to all!
Randy
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Randall F Matheny, Chaplain Maj
Pa Wing Chaplain
Civil Air Patrol
Pa. Wing Chaplain's Blog
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W3ECJ
14 June 2012
28 May 2012
A few thoughts on Memorial Day
Thank You! to all our military veterans who continue to serve their country in the Civil Air Patrol, and to every CAP member who selflessly gives of time, talent, and effort, to be Always Vigilant.
As we are reminded by H.R. 719, introduced in Congress on 15 Feb 12 to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol, CAP members who never served on active duty in a branch of military service also put their lives on the line. Coastal submarine patrols accounted for 26 fatalities and 7 serious injuries. The CAP lost 64 lives and 150 aircraft in service during WW II.
CAP members, veteran and non veteran, continue to put their lives on the line every day, being Always Vigilant for the safety and well being of community, state, and nation. You are truly the quiet servants who offer so much, so often, and ask for so little in return. I've learned that at least one reason that the CAP continues to be the "best kept secret" in the USA, is due to the humble, servant attitudes of many of its members. You do what you do, not for praise or pay but, for the simple joy of service.
A few thoughts on Memorial Day
General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, proclaimed a special day to decorate graves of fallen union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery, in General Order No. 11, 5 May 1868, to be first observed on 30 May 1868. The first state to officially recognize the holiday was New York in 1873. It gradually took hold across the North, and a little later in the South, where the former Confederate States were slow to accept it.
I can remember when I was a youth, asking my parents what happened to "Decoration Day" the first time we did not observe it on 30 May. Being young, and not terribly interested in news or politics, I had missed the changing of the official name by Federal law. On June 28, 1968, as part of the "uniform Holiday Act", Congress moved four holidays, including Memorial Day, from their traditional dates to a specified Monday in order to create three-day weekends. Since then, Memorial Day has been observed on the last Monday in May, rather than on its traditional date of 30 May 30.
If you take the time to attend Memorial Day events, you'll probably notice that attendance declines a little bit more every year. The more we lose touch with our heritage and history as a nation, the more we can expect days such as Memorial Day to be no more than another three day weekend to kick off the summer vacation season, rather than a time to remember those who literally placed their bodies between us and our enemies.
To help re-educate and remind Americans of the true meaning of Memorial Day, the "National Day of Remembrance" resolution was passed on Dec 2000 which asks that at 3 p.m. local time, for all Americans "To voluntarily and informally observe in their own way a Moment of remembrance and respect, pausing from whatever they are doing for a moment of silence or listening to 'Taps." (http://www.usmemorialday.org/backgrnd.html).
She then conceived of an idea to wear red poppies on Memorial day in honor of those who died serving the nation during war. She was the first to wear one, and sold poppies to her friends and co-workers with the money going to benefit servicemen in need. Later a Madam Guerin from France was visiting the United States and learned of this new custom started by Ms.Michael and when she returned to France, made artificial red poppies to raise money for war orphaned children and widowed women. This tradition spread to other countries. In 1921, the Franco-American Children's League sold poppies nationally to benefit war orphans of France and Belgium. The League disbanded a year later and Madam Guerin approached the VFW for help. Shortly before Memorial Day in 1922 the VFW became the first veterans' organization to nationally sell poppies. Two years later their "Buddy Poppy" program was selling artificial poppies made by disabled veterans. In 1948 the US Post Office honored Ms Michael for her role in founding the National Poppy movement by issuing a red 3 cent postage stamp with her likeness on it. (http://www.usmemorialday.org/backgrnd.html).
Buy a "Buddy Poppy".
When you see Old Glory pass by, remember what she represents. Stand at attention and render a salute if in uniform, or hat or hand over your heart otherwise. I know its now lawful for veterans to render a hand salute even when not in uniform, but my humble opinion is that others who are not veterans will emulate it, not knowing the difference, and the military salute will be diluted into meaninglessness. Its just me, but when I'm in civvies, I render the civilian salute.
Stand up at the playing of Taps.
Learn the words of the National Anthem, stand at attention, salute, and sing out when it is being played.
Take a walk through a local cemetery and look at the headstones of veterans, their names, service, and ages. You may even find some that are marked MIA (missing in action).
Be thankful, as our Founding Fathers so often expressed, for God's providence in making, and keeping, us a nation. George Washington was one, among many others who shared his sentiments: "Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly implore His protection and favor."
Be proud of who you are and of what you do in CAP!
Thank you for your service!
--
Randall F Matheny, Chaplain Maj
Pa Wing Chaplain
Civil Air Patrol
Pa. Wing Chaplain's Blog
--
W3ECJ
As we are reminded by H.R. 719, introduced in Congress on 15 Feb 12 to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol, CAP members who never served on active duty in a branch of military service also put their lives on the line. Coastal submarine patrols accounted for 26 fatalities and 7 serious injuries. The CAP lost 64 lives and 150 aircraft in service during WW II.
CAP members, veteran and non veteran, continue to put their lives on the line every day, being Always Vigilant for the safety and well being of community, state, and nation. You are truly the quiet servants who offer so much, so often, and ask for so little in return. I've learned that at least one reason that the CAP continues to be the "best kept secret" in the USA, is due to the humble, servant attitudes of many of its members. You do what you do, not for praise or pay but, for the simple joy of service.
A few thoughts on Memorial Day
General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, proclaimed a special day to decorate graves of fallen union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery, in General Order No. 11, 5 May 1868, to be first observed on 30 May 1868. The first state to officially recognize the holiday was New York in 1873. It gradually took hold across the North, and a little later in the South, where the former Confederate States were slow to accept it.
I can remember when I was a youth, asking my parents what happened to "Decoration Day" the first time we did not observe it on 30 May. Being young, and not terribly interested in news or politics, I had missed the changing of the official name by Federal law. On June 28, 1968, as part of the "uniform Holiday Act", Congress moved four holidays, including Memorial Day, from their traditional dates to a specified Monday in order to create three-day weekends. Since then, Memorial Day has been observed on the last Monday in May, rather than on its traditional date of 30 May 30.
If you take the time to attend Memorial Day events, you'll probably notice that attendance declines a little bit more every year. The more we lose touch with our heritage and history as a nation, the more we can expect days such as Memorial Day to be no more than another three day weekend to kick off the summer vacation season, rather than a time to remember those who literally placed their bodies between us and our enemies.
To help re-educate and remind Americans of the true meaning of Memorial Day, the "National Day of Remembrance" resolution was passed on Dec 2000 which asks that at 3 p.m. local time, for all Americans "To voluntarily and informally observe in their own way a Moment of remembrance and respect, pausing from whatever they are doing for a moment of silence or listening to 'Taps." (http://www.usmemorialday.org/backgrnd.html).
In 1915, inspired by the poem 'In Flanders Fields" Moina Michael replied with her own poem:
| We cherish too, the Poppy red That grows on fields where valor led, It seems to signal to the skies That blood of heroes never dies. |
She then conceived of an idea to wear red poppies on Memorial day in honor of those who died serving the nation during war. She was the first to wear one, and sold poppies to her friends and co-workers with the money going to benefit servicemen in need. Later a Madam Guerin from France was visiting the United States and learned of this new custom started by Ms.Michael and when she returned to France, made artificial red poppies to raise money for war orphaned children and widowed women. This tradition spread to other countries. In 1921, the Franco-American Children's League sold poppies nationally to benefit war orphans of France and Belgium. The League disbanded a year later and Madam Guerin approached the VFW for help. Shortly before Memorial Day in 1922 the VFW became the first veterans' organization to nationally sell poppies. Two years later their "Buddy Poppy" program was selling artificial poppies made by disabled veterans. In 1948 the US Post Office honored Ms Michael for her role in founding the National Poppy movement by issuing a red 3 cent postage stamp with her likeness on it. (http://www.usmemorialday.org/backgrnd.html).
Buy a "Buddy Poppy".
When you see Old Glory pass by, remember what she represents. Stand at attention and render a salute if in uniform, or hat or hand over your heart otherwise. I know its now lawful for veterans to render a hand salute even when not in uniform, but my humble opinion is that others who are not veterans will emulate it, not knowing the difference, and the military salute will be diluted into meaninglessness. Its just me, but when I'm in civvies, I render the civilian salute.
Stand up at the playing of Taps.
Learn the words of the National Anthem, stand at attention, salute, and sing out when it is being played.
Take a walk through a local cemetery and look at the headstones of veterans, their names, service, and ages. You may even find some that are marked MIA (missing in action).
Be thankful, as our Founding Fathers so often expressed, for God's providence in making, and keeping, us a nation. George Washington was one, among many others who shared his sentiments: "Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly implore His protection and favor."
Be proud of who you are and of what you do in CAP!
Thank you for your service!
--
Randall F Matheny, Chaplain Maj
Pa Wing Chaplain
Civil Air Patrol
Pa. Wing Chaplain's Blog
--
W3ECJ
04 May 2012
Spring PAWG Chaplain's Newsletter
Dear Chaplains and CDIs,
Please find the latest PAWG Chaplain's Newsletter attached. I would appreciate your comments, suggestions for improvement, and for content. If, for some reason, you did not receive previous issues of the newsletter, back issues can be found on pennsylvaniawingchaplain.blogspot.com.
Please note that my new email address for official business CAP only is chaplain@pawg.cap.gov. I will still receive email at my previous address as well.
It seems that newsletter announcements do get through to everyone due primarily to spam filters. If you have an email feature that allows you to "whitelist" email addresses, please add my new email address to it. Succeeding newsletters will be mailed from that address.
I do pray that all is well with each of you and hope that you will plan ahead to attend the Wing Conference and banquet this fall. Besides continued training, it is an excellent opportunity for fellowship and for encouraging one another.
Many blessings to all,
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Randall F Matheny, Chaplain Capt
Pa Wing Chaplain
Civil Air Patrol
Pa. Wing Chaplain's Blog
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w3ecj
Please find the latest PAWG Chaplain's Newsletter attached. I would appreciate your comments, suggestions for improvement, and for content. If, for some reason, you did not receive previous issues of the newsletter, back issues can be found on pennsylvaniawingchaplain.blogspot.com.
Please note that my new email address for official business CAP only is chaplain@pawg.cap.gov. I will still receive email at my previous address as well.
It seems that newsletter announcements do get through to everyone due primarily to spam filters. If you have an email feature that allows you to "whitelist" email addresses, please add my new email address to it. Succeeding newsletters will be mailed from that address.
I do pray that all is well with each of you and hope that you will plan ahead to attend the Wing Conference and banquet this fall. Besides continued training, it is an excellent opportunity for fellowship and for encouraging one another.
Many blessings to all,
--
Randall F Matheny, Chaplain Capt
Pa Wing Chaplain
Civil Air Patrol
Pa. Wing Chaplain's Blog
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w3ecj
02 April 2012
Dear Chaplains and CDIs,
Please find attached the Student Invitation, Registration Form and the planned Curriculum for the 2012 NER CCSC. Chaplain Van Don Williams is the school director and Chaplain Adma Ross is the registrar. The documents are archived, so you will need to expand them by right clicking on them and selecting the Expand command.
The registration deadline is 30 April so immediate action is needed.
The dates this year are 14-18 May. The location is the same as last year, the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. http://www.niagara.afrc.af.mil/
I want to encourage everyone who can attend to do so. You'll not regret making the commitment!
Remember, attending either one regular Region Staff College, or two Chaplain Corps Region Staff Colleges is necessary to completing professional development Level V, the Command and Staff level.
If you have any questions, please let me know, or contact the school director or registrar. I plan to attend myself, so some of you may want to car pool with me.
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Randall F Matheny, Chaplain Maj
Pa Wing Chaplain
Civil Air Patrol
Pa. Wing Chaplain's Blog
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w3ecj
Please find attached the Student Invitation, Registration Form and the planned Curriculum for the 2012 NER CCSC. Chaplain Van Don Williams is the school director and Chaplain Adma Ross is the registrar. The documents are archived, so you will need to expand them by right clicking on them and selecting the Expand command.
The registration deadline is 30 April so immediate action is needed.
The dates this year are 14-18 May. The location is the same as last year, the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. http://www.niagara.afrc.af.mil/
I want to encourage everyone who can attend to do so. You'll not regret making the commitment!
Remember, attending either one regular Region Staff College, or two Chaplain Corps Region Staff Colleges is necessary to completing professional development Level V, the Command and Staff level.
If you have any questions, please let me know, or contact the school director or registrar. I plan to attend myself, so some of you may want to car pool with me.
--
Randall F Matheny, Chaplain Maj
Pa Wing Chaplain
Civil Air Patrol
Pa. Wing Chaplain's Blog
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w3ecj
20 December 2011
Happy Holidays & Very Important Reporting Reminder from the Wing Chaplain - Please Reply ASAP
Dear Chaplains and CDIs,
The year is drawing to a close and there are many things for which to be thankful, not the lease of which is the opportunity to render service in the CAP. The chaplain corps, which includes Character Development Instructors as well as Chaplains, is an important part of what keeps CAP healthy and active. For each of you who have given unselfishly of you time, talent, and resources in serving your units and communities, a hearty "Thank you!"
Please do not forget to complete and submit your CAP Form 34 statistical reports by the end of the month. Chaplains and CDIs are required by CAPR 265-1 to submit the reports semi-annually to their unit commanders and to the Wing Chaplain. These reports are critical to assessing the activity of the chaplain corps, to reinforcing strengths, and building up weaknesses. Your input is needed!
Copies of CAPF 34 are attached in PDF & .XLS (MS spreadsheet) formats for your convenience. You may email the completed forms to me, or mail them to PO Box 156, Summerville, PA 15684.
For your information, I have copied a message from Tracy Harris, NHQ, at the bottom of this message. CAPF 34s can now be completed online, but, at least for this reporting period, or until all the bugs are identified and fixed in the online system, reports still need to be submitted directly to unit commanders and to the Wing Chaplain. The only "write up" the chaplain corps has in the inspection last August, conducted by Region staff, was that not all chaplains and CDIs fulfilled their commitment to semi-annual reporting. If we can correct that problem, the chaplain corps should fare well in the upcoming major inspection due in May 2012.
It has been brought to my attention that only a few people received my last update, dated November 15. I am still not sure what went wrong, but it was undoubtedly "operator error", meaning it was probably me that messed up with sending the mass email. part of my address book has been corrupted, but, hopefully, I have it corrected. I have broken down the mailing list into several smaller lists in the hope that it will rectify the problem. Please respond to this email as soon as possible and let me know that you have received it. I will hold the Newsletter for a couple of days until I hear back from a few of you.
You are in my prayers that you may enjoy a Safe and Happy Holiday Season, that you and your loved ones are in good health, and that the service that you provide will be blessed!
In appreciation for each of you,
Randy Matheny
PA WIng Chaplain
Copy of email from Tracy Harris, NHQ
National Headquarters is pleased to announce the release of our new online Chaplain Corps Reporting system. This new system was created to simplify the submittal of your CAPF 34 by allowing you to electronically enter information regarding your activity/participation as a CAP Chaplain or Character Development Instructor. The reporting database is easily accessible by signing in to eServices (www.capnhq.gov). Once you have successfully signed in to eServices, select "Chaplain Corps Reporting" to begin entering data pertaining to your activities. The home screen will be displayed providing you with the opportunity to immediately begin entering your data or view more detailed information about the online reporting system. Instructions may be viewed by selecting the "Instructions" link on the left side of the screen. These instructions are provided to help guide you through the process of entering data as well as generating reports. Since this online reporting system is new, each Chaplain and Character Development Instructor should submit their semi-annual report electronically through the new online system and also to your Wing Chaplain and Unit Commander via hard copy using the CAPF 34 (dated Oct 09). Once we are assured the system is functioning as needed, the dual submittal will no longer be required. Please be sure to keep a copy of your submittal for your records. There are two separate forms available in the new online reporting system. The Form 34 – HC is designed for Chaplains and the Form 34 – CDI is designed for Character Development Instructors. You will need to select the appropriate form prior to entry of your data. All semi-annual reports are due no later than 5 January and 5 July. Please remember, each Chaplain and Character Development Instructor is required to submit a complete semi-annual report even when he or she had been inactive during the reporting period. If you have questions or comments regarding the new online reporting system, please utilize the "Feedback" box provided on the home page. Thank you for your assistance as we progress with simplifying the reporting process.
Chaplain Corps
Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters
Email: chaplaincorps@capnhq.gov
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Randall F Matheny, Chaplain Capt
Pa Wing Chaplain
Civil Air Patrol
Pa. Wing Chaplain's Blog
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w3ecj
30 June 2011
PAWG Chaplain's Newsletter - Summer Quarter
Dear chaplains and CDIs,
Please find the latest PAWG Chaplain's Newsletter attached. I would appreciate your comments, suggestions for improvement, and for content.
The most important matter at hand is getting CAPF 34 Statistical Reports completed and submitted. It has been an extremely busy time for me, as I am sure it has been for you, but I hope you will take a few minutes today or tomorrow to complete your reports and send them to me. Email is preferred. You can download PDF and MS Word versions from the CAP NHQ site or from the PAWG Chapain's Blog. Let me know if I can be of service.
I pray that all is going well for each of you this summer!
Blessings to all,
--
Randall F Matheny, Chaplain Capt
Pa Wing Chaplain
Civil Air Patrol
505 Squadron Blog
Pa. Wing Chaplain's Blog
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w3ecj
Please find the latest PAWG Chaplain's Newsletter attached. I would appreciate your comments, suggestions for improvement, and for content.
The most important matter at hand is getting CAPF 34 Statistical Reports completed and submitted. It has been an extremely busy time for me, as I am sure it has been for you, but I hope you will take a few minutes today or tomorrow to complete your reports and send them to me. Email is preferred. You can download PDF and MS Word versions from the CAP NHQ site or from the PAWG Chapain's Blog. Let me know if I can be of service.
I pray that all is going well for each of you this summer!
Blessings to all,
--
Randall F Matheny, Chaplain Capt
Pa Wing Chaplain
Civil Air Patrol
505 Squadron Blog
Pa. Wing Chaplain's Blog
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w3ecj
16 June 2011
Reminder: CAPF 34s are due by 30 Jun 11.
Dear Chaplains and CDIs,
Just a brief reminder that bi annual statistical reports (CAPF 34) are due by the last day of June. I have to compile them and have them to the region chaplain by no later than 5 Jul.
Please complete forms as accurately as you can. Chaplains and CDIs who have been inactive also need to submit a report.
Please be sure you are using the latest version of the form (Oct 09). MS doc and PDF versions can be downloaded from the NHQ site (click here), or from the PA Wing Chaplain's Blog (click here) - scroll down the left column to the heading Chaplain/CDI Statistical Reports.
I will send another reminder next weekend when I email the 2nd quarter chaplain's newsletter. If you have any questions, or if I can help in any way, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am in the process of moving my family from Warren, Pa (where we have been for nearly 13 years) to Summerville, Pa, where I have accepted a new ministry. Please keep me in your prayers as I make the transition.
Blessings to all,m
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Randall F Matheny, Chaplain Capt
Pa Wing Chaplain
Civil Air Patrol
505 Squadron Blog
Pa. Wing Chaplain's Blog
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w3ecj
Just a brief reminder that bi annual statistical reports (CAPF 34) are due by the last day of June. I have to compile them and have them to the region chaplain by no later than 5 Jul.
Please complete forms as accurately as you can. Chaplains and CDIs who have been inactive also need to submit a report.
Please be sure you are using the latest version of the form (Oct 09). MS doc and PDF versions can be downloaded from the NHQ site (click here), or from the PA Wing Chaplain's Blog (click here) - scroll down the left column to the heading Chaplain/CDI Statistical Reports.
I will send another reminder next weekend when I email the 2nd quarter chaplain's newsletter. If you have any questions, or if I can help in any way, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am in the process of moving my family from Warren, Pa (where we have been for nearly 13 years) to Summerville, Pa, where I have accepted a new ministry. Please keep me in your prayers as I make the transition.
Blessings to all,m
--
Randall F Matheny, Chaplain Capt
Pa Wing Chaplain
Civil Air Patrol
505 Squadron Blog
Pa. Wing Chaplain's Blog
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w3ecj
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