CTWG Public Affairs Update - August 2009

Late Summer 2009 Highlights

CT Wing Web Site Re-launch!

The CTWG web site has been re-launched (www.ctwg.cap.gov). The sites two major targets are; getting more motivational information to the public and providing quick and accurate information to our members. To this end, there is an up-datable flash program highlighting our ongoing air and ground missions, as well as senior and cadet participation. Additionally, there are a number of useful links including a Connecticut Events Calendar, the Always Vigilant Blog and the CTWG newsletter SAR DOGS. We encourage the squadrons to send in any and all events (with basic information) for inclusion. Photos of squadron events are always welcome.

Note:Many thanks to 2nd Lt Donna Yount the CTWG APAO for doing all that work including learning multiple tools and changing designs. She will continue to support the web site as additional pages are updated.

Middle School Book Cover Pilot Program

Wing has engaged a pilot program for 2009 to provide text book covers to middle and high schools. Presently, the Southington squadron will distribute approximately 1000 covers to four or more area schools. The distribution will be made within the first few days of the new semester. The simply designed covers highlight our basic missions and the theme of community service. Inquiries are directed to the Wing web site (ctwg.cap.gov) where all inquiries require a town and request areas of interest. Wing will send the qualified lead directly to the closest squadron that matches the inquiry.

Wing will have a small number of covers available(at cost)on a first come, first serve basis. Currently, 100 pieces cost approximately $40. This was based on a 2000 piece order.

If additional squadrons are interested, a second run can be ordered if there is enough time to distribute them before school starts. Please contact PA immediately if you are interested. Re-pricing will be based on the overall size of the order and must be negotiated. This option will only be available for a few more days. Appropriate costs will be deducted from the squadron account based on the size of the order.

CTWG Blog, Always Vigilant

The Always Vigilant blog is a public facing chronicle of all our squadron activities. It also serves as an electronic archive of CTWG history. Please send your event announcements as well as text, photo and YouTube content, for inclusion. Comments are always welcome from either seniors or cadets. All comments are moderated. Topics are filterable, such as CAP, CTWG, Cadet, Aero, Current Events, etc. The site is supported by USAF PA and the AFA blogs as well as other world wide Milblogs, this is a great place to get your visual message out to the public. Always Vigilant is accessible through the link on the Wing web site or at www.alwaysvigilant.blogspot.com.

NBC Health and Wellness Fair

NBC Channel 30 is holding a Health and Wellness fair at the Hartford Convention Center, October 17th and 18th from 0830 to 1700. They have asked for 10+ cadets to assist them on both Saturday and Sunday. The exact duties will be defined closer to the event, but we expect the cadets to attend in class B blues (short sleeve, open shirt). This event will likely be televised and represents a great opportunity for immediate media exposure in CT as well as future coverage by NBC. Please be aware, no uniform violations will be tolerated. The project officer is Capt Art Dammers, CTWG PA assisting. Please contact Capt Dammers if your squadron will support this event.

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