About This Publication The NorCal High-Bird is a quarterly publication from NorCal Group 5, Civil Air Patrol. For more information on Group 5 and Civil Air Patrol, please visit us on the web at http://gp5.cawg.cap.gov Newsletter Editor 1Lt. Steve Taylor, Director of Public Affairs email: SJTentrprs@aol.com CAP In The News Earlier this year a writer in Sacramento from the VFW Magazine did a story on CAP. It was titled, "Flying Minutemen Stand Ready to Defend Homeland". The New Hampshire Wing of CAP picked up the story and placed it on their web site for all to view. Take a look... Get Your Facts Straight ...with the latest CAP Fact Sheet. Whenever you talk with the media, write a story, or are just sharing with new or prospective members, make sure you have the latest statistics on CAP. Download the latest CAP Fact Sheet and keep it with you. You never know when you might be asked to provide information, and you'll want to be sure and get it right!Download CAP Fact Sheet 2003 Coming Events October: 7 - Group 5 Staff Meeting 17-19 - Wing Conference November: 1-2 - SLS at Beale AFB 4 - Group 5 Staff Meeting December: 2 - Group 5 Staff Meeting 6 - CAC Meeting at Santa Rosa Fast Track for the First-Year Member: The First 90 Days Regulations, forms, SAREX, Form 5, 101 card...what does it all mean? What should I do first? How do I get started? This is a common frustration among new members. Group 5 PAO Steve Taylor launches the first in a four-part series to help answer questions like these, and guide the new Senior Member through the maze of tasks necessary to become a valuable resource in CAP within the first year. Full Story Capt. David Siemiet, Director of Cadet Programs How does a kid from Michigan grow up to become a survival instructor to the most elite pilots in the world? Simple...he started out as a CAP cadet! Full Story Auburn Hosts SAREX for Group 5 Members Where can you get the best search & rescue training, staff training, and apply what you learned...at a SAREX of course! Did you take advantage, or did you miss another opportunity... Full Story Are You In The Loop? Are you signed up on the various California Wing paging lists? If you want to participate in SAR's and keep informed on local CAP news, it's crucial to get connected. Full Story The NorCal "High-Bird" is an online quarterly publication by NorCal Group 5 Public Affairs. We appreciate any contribution that you would like to make to this newsletter. Please contact the editor, 1Lt. Steve Taylor, at ( email ) if you would like to submit articles or photos, or to make a suggestion. 4-Year Game Plan The Director of Cadet Programs had a 4-year plan when he filled the position. Find out where we are after the first year, and what we can look forward to in the near future. Full Story Living The Good Life "Good" is a word we use to describe something that in its character or constitution is beneficial. It has been said that CAP is the greatest, most proficient youth program in the country. It is a "good" work we do in CAP, instilling in our young people good ideals, moral values, and a good work ethic. Full Story Preparing For Inspection Have no fear, inspections are here! Don't let upcoming inspections give you heartburn. Inspections are a time for learning, not worrying. Full Story Treat It Like Your Own Ever rented a car? Did you treat it like your own, or did you....? Our corporate vehicles are crucial to fulfilling our missions. Learn how to treat them like your own. Full Story Web Site News CAP National launches three new sites! Are your links to these sites up-to-date? Full Story

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