From the HC…..
It was a mixed blessing to receive the Form 34s that
members of the CAWG Chaplain Service submitted.
While it takes a bit of time to compile the reports so I can in turn
submit my report to my Wing CC, the Region Chaplain and the National Chaplain
Service Secretary, it is overwhelming to see the commitment of our Chaplains and
MLOs.
Here is a brief summary of the accomplishments of our CAWG
Chaplain Service during the calendar year 2001:
Attended 1,067 activities
Volunteered 9,806 hours
Traveled 48,875 miles
Invested $11,018.05
We also thank the Lord for the three Chaplains and eight
MLOs which were appointed during the last year. One more was just appointed in February of 2002.
Add to all that the number of Chaplains and MLOs who are
pursuing their training in the specialty tracks 221 and 225; their senior member
training track – completing levels 2,3,4, and 5; completing the on-line ICS
and ES tests; completing the “Train-the-Trainer” course, and attending other
training activities.
Your dedication to the squadrons you serve is admirable and
contribute to making the CAWG the best in the nation. It is a joy and a privilege to serve with you.
I look forward to seeing what the Lord has in store for the
CAWG Chaplain Service during the year 2002 and to see what He will be doing in
your lives as you continue to serve Him by serving others.
In Service Together,
Paul
Ch (Maj.) Paul Ward
CAWG HC
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Promotions, Appointments,
Awards since the last Sky Pilot Trails
LtC. Marc Cohen (MLO appointment)
Ch (Capt.) Ron DeCraen – Chuck Yeager Award
Ch (Capt.) Robert Ferguson (completed 221)
Ch (Capt.) John Magee (completed 221A)
Ch (Maj) Jack Nahrstadt – Grover Loening and Paul Garber Awards
Maj. Pat Okawa – Paul Garber Award
1st Lt. Lonn Olfert (MLO appointment)
LtC. Ken Parris (MLO appointment)
Ch (Maj) William Riddle (promotion from Capt.)
Ch (Capt) Michael Wakefield (Chaplain Appointment)
Ch (Maj.) Paul Ward – Gill Robb Wilson Award
2nd Lt. Sue Willey (promotion from S/M)
Ch (LtC.) Whit Woodard – Gill Robb Wilson Award; designated MCA Chaplain of
the Year (CAP)
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Report on the CSRSC
What a wonderful experience 17 members of the CAWG Chaplain Service shared at the
recent CSRSC (Chaplain Service Region Staff College).
I have had the privilege of attending 4 CSRSC.
Each of them has been well planned and the content could not have been
better. The recent CSRSC conducted at Travis Air Force Base was no
different. All the elements
of the past successful colleges were present – the curriculum and presenters;
the Sunday evening fellowship time; the morning devotions; the building of
relationships; the reports from the National – Regional – Wing Chaplain
Services, the banquet.
However, this year’s CSRSC had a different look.
The Dean of this year’s CSRSC, Ch (Maj.) Whit Woodard had a separate
training track for the Chaplains and MLOs on the first instructional day.
The MLOs were treated to an all-day session of training with Dr. Sam
Marandos. Capt. Bruce Joyner met
certain requirements for his Senior and Master ratings in the MLO track by
attending the conference and presenting a ML lesson at the college.
The Chaplains were briefed by active duty AF chaplains in the varied
ministries that take place on an active military base and were also briefed on
military funeral honors.
The CSRSC provided an opportunity to meet and hear from the
Executive Administrator of CAP Chaplain Services (EXC), Ch (LtC.) Robert Hicks (ANG);
Chief of CAP Chaplain Services (HC), Ch (Col) Jim Melancon, HC and Deputy Chief
of CAP Chaplain Services (DHC), Ch (LtC.) Ken Van Loon – who also serves as
the Dean for all CSRSC. For each
one, this was their first visit to a PCR Chaplain Service Staff College.
Chaplain (LtC.) Robert Hicks (ANG) provided the students
with an outstanding briefing on Religious Terrorism.
For AE, students had the opportunity to be on the flight
deck of a KC-10 and to serve as a member of the boom crew for refueling in a
flight simulator. I can verify that
the future of the CAP Chaplain Service is in good hands because I was part of a
flight crew with Ch (Col.) Jim Melancon who flew right seat and Ch (LtC.) Ken
Van Loon who was navigating J
The college provided the opportunity for the appointment of
MLO/promotion to 2nd Lt. Sue Willey, of Squadron 80.
Her epaulets were placed by Ch (Col.) Jim Melancon and Ch (LtC.) Dan
Dyer. It also was the opportunity
to recognize the achievement of others. Maj.
Patricia “Pat” Okawa was also bestowed with the “Raising Cane” Award
(you had to be there to understand the significance of this award).
Ch (Maj.) Jack Nahrstadt received the Paul E. Garber Award and Ch (Maj.)
Paul Ward 
received
the Gill Robb Wilson Award. The
Dep. Region Chaplain, Ch (LtC.) Whit Woodard 
(residing
in CAWG) received the Gill Robb Wilson Award. A very special award was also
presented to a very special person of the PCR/CAWG Chaplain Service.
The inaugural “Order of Flat Stanley” Award was bestowed upon Ch (LtC.)
John Berger. 
Ch Berger attended the college and participated against the wishes of his
physician since he was battling a very painful ailment (shingles).
In spite of that Chaplain John blessed the college with his song leading
at the opening Sunday evening fellowship time and morning devotions, as well as
an inspiring briefing on “The Ministry of Encouragement.”
The highlight of the banquet was the presentation of a California State
Legislative Resolution, arranged by Ch (LtC.) Whit Woodard, that recognized the
valuable contributions that our beloved Region Chaplain – Ch (LtC.) Dan Dyer 
–
has given to our nation, state and Civil Air Patrol.
It was a moving moment and a fitting conclusion to the CSRSC.
Plan ahead to next February when the next CSRSC will be
conducted at Nellis AFB.
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UPCOMING EVENTS – MARK YOUR
CALENDARS….
NCASE – April 4-7; Washington
DC
PCR Conference – April 25-28; Eugene,
Oregon
Form 34 due – June 5 (All Chaplains and MLOs are to send one to the Sq CC and
the Wing Chaplain)
National Board and Conference
– August 15-18; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Cadet Encampment – August
24-31; San Luis Obispo
CAWG Conference/Chaplain Service Conference – October 17-19; Santa Maria
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CAWG Chaplains
CAWG HC STAFF…..
Ch (Maj.) George Dawson – No. Cal. Dep. (916.645.2428;
gedawson@psyber.com)
Ch (Capt.) Chuck Ingram
- So. Cal. Dep. (626.335.7369; cwingram@webtv.net)
Maj. Patricia (Pat) Okawa – Administrative Officer
(714.990.2327; pjokawa@juno.com).
Ch (Maj.) Jack Nahrstadt – Professional Development
Officer (909.674.1377;
Frjackssc@earthlink.net)
Ch (Maj.) Howard Payne – Recruiting and Retention Officer
(626.962.7591; John316@exo.com)
Ch (Capt.) Mike and 2nd Lt. Adelle McKinney –
Public Affairs Officers (626.915.1708; WorldforJesus@aol.com).
2nd Lt. Nancy Woodard – Moral Leadership
Officer Liaison (916.624.0228;
mlo@echogroup.com)
Ch (LtC) Whit Woodard
– Liaison to active duty chaplains at Travis Air Force Base (916.624.7171;
chaplain@echogroup.com).
2Lt. Sue Wiley receives her commission.
received
the Gill Robb Wilson Award. The
Dep. Region Chaplain, Ch (LtC.) Whit Woodard 
(residing
in CAWG) received the Gill Robb Wilson Award. A very special award was also
presented to a very special person of the PCR/CAWG Chaplain Service.
The inaugural “Order of Flat Stanley” Award was bestowed upon Ch (LtC.)
John Berger. 
Ch Berger attended the college and participated against the wishes of his
physician since he was battling a very painful ailment (shingles).
In spite of that Chaplain John blessed the college with his song leading
at the opening Sunday evening fellowship time and morning devotions, as well as
an inspiring briefing on “The Ministry of Encouragement.”
The highlight of the banquet was the presentation of a California State
Legislative Resolution, arranged by Ch (LtC.) Whit Woodard, that recognized the
valuable contributions that our beloved Region Chaplain – Ch (LtC.) Dan Dyer 
–
has given to our nation, state and Civil Air Patrol.
It was a moving moment and a fitting conclusion to the CSRSC.
