First, I pray that each of you has been able to spend some time with friends and family during this Holiday Season. I know it is about the only time that some of us get to be with loved ones from whom we are separated for most of the year.
It has been a challenging year for me, health wise, but a new doctor and a different course of treatment has begun to bring about some improvements. Thank you for keeping me in your prayers. The church here at Summerville has been very patient with me as I try to keep up with the work and deal with health issues as well. I am very thankful that the Lord saw fit to bring me to such a wonderful congregation.
I have been remiss in keeping up contact with all of you, and for that I ask your pardon. I will do my best to stay in better contact, and believe I can do so, as my health continues to improve.
Please make an effort to complete your Chaplain Statistical Reports online, from your eServices module, as soon as you can. Reporting is mandatory for all chaplain corps personnel, whether active or not. If you have no activity to report, National HQ still requires that you submit the online CAPF 34. If you have questions, please let me know.
At some point, according to our Region Chaplain, NHQ will begin transferring non-reporting chaplains and CDIs to the 000 squadron, where they will remain until they become compliant with reporting requirements. Chaplain corps personnel who have been assigned to the 000 squadron cannot perform unit duties until they are placed back on the active roll of their unit.
I will do anything that I can to be of assistance to you. Please feel free to contact me.
I pray that you will have a safe and enjoyable New Year's Eve, and that 2013 will be a blessed year for all of you!
--
Randall F Matheny, Chaplain Maj
Pa Wing Chaplain
Civil Air Patrol
Pa. Wing Chaplain's Blog
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W3ECJ
29 December 2012
01 November 2012
Gene Walter's Obituary
http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?m=cd18263581&prnt=1
I am going to try to make the funeral and interment, if possible. I hope a few others can make it as well.
Randy
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Randall F Matheny, Chaplain Maj
Pa Wing Chaplain
Civil Air Patrol
Pa. Wing Chaplain's Blog
--
W3ECJ
I am going to try to make the funeral and interment, if possible. I hope a few others can make it as well.
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
29 October 2012
Re: Passing of Chaplain Gene Walters
I am so sorry to hear this. May he rest in peace. And may Mrs. Walters find comfort in the embrace of many who surround her. Kate Harrigan |
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Subject: Passing of Chaplain Gene Walters
Sent: Mon, Oct 29, 2012 8:10:28 PM
| Dear Chaplain Corps, I have just received the very sad news that Gene Walters, our past PA Wing Chaplain, passed away yesterday. I spoke to his wife just a little while ago, and she said his passing was sudden and that he died in her arms. Gene will be sorely missed. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, and may be delayed because of the weather situation, but I will pass on information as it becomes available to me. Please keep Mrs. Walters in your prayers. May the Lord bless each of you in your service to others. Randy -- Randall F Matheny, Chaplain Maj Pa Wing Chaplain Civil Air Patrol Pa. Wing Chaplain's Blog -- W3ECJ |
Passing of Chaplain Gene Walters
Dear Chaplain Corps,
I have just received the very sad news that Gene Walters, our past PA Wing Chaplain, passed away yesterday. I spoke to his wife just a little while ago, and she said his passing was sudden and that he died in her arms. Gene will be sorely missed.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete, and may be delayed because of the weather situation, but I will pass on information as it becomes available to me.
Please keep Mrs. Walters in your prayers.
May the Lord bless each of you in your service to others.
Randy
--
Randall F Matheny, Chaplain Maj
Pa Wing Chaplain
Civil Air Patrol
Pa. Wing Chaplain's Blog
--
W3ECJ
I have just received the very sad news that Gene Walters, our past PA Wing Chaplain, passed away yesterday. I spoke to his wife just a little while ago, and she said his passing was sudden and that he died in her arms. Gene will be sorely missed.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete, and may be delayed because of the weather situation, but I will pass on information as it becomes available to me.
Please keep Mrs. Walters in your prayers.
May the Lord bless each of you in your service to others.
Randy
--
Randall F Matheny, Chaplain Maj
Pa Wing Chaplain
Civil Air Patrol
Pa. Wing Chaplain's Blog
--
W3ECJ
14 June 2012
Two Important Chaplain Corps Updates
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
--
Randall F Matheny, Chaplain Maj
Pa Wing Chaplain
Civil Air Patrol
Pa. Wing Chaplain's Blog
--
W3ECJ
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
--
Randall F Matheny, Chaplain Maj
Pa Wing Chaplain
Civil Air Patrol
Pa. Wing Chaplain's Blog
--
W3ECJ
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,
--
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.
--
Randall F Matheny, Chaplain Maj
Pa Wing Chaplain
Civil Air Patrol
Pa. Wing Chaplain's Blog
--------------------
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
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