TThhee TTrraannssmmiitttteerr The Official Newsletter of the Civil Air Patrol Chaplain Corps Summer 2014 From the Chief of CAP Chaplain Corps…… Ethics For Command Congratulations to all for a very by Chaplain James Hughes successful Staff College season. I was very impressed with the As a former Wing Commander, I am very aware quality and caliber of these events. I of the challenges and the pace of command. The especially appreciated the warm wide variety of responsibilities can create a welcome and meeting so many wonderful people. Thank you to stressful environment for those individuals who are required to make decisions about the people, all those who worked to prepare these excellent colleges for the resources and schedules of their units. I hope to Ch, Col James Hughes Chaplains and CDIs. provide an encouraging voice among the many that you, as commanders and leaders in CAP, The Chaplain Corps has a lot of momentum heading hear each week. I intend to provide helpful into the National Conference. Keep us all in your advice and guidance on how to engage the core prayers. For your information: values in the on-going work of command. - The following numbers of Chaplains and CDIs have been appointed since 1 March 2014: 11 HCs and 49 The primary mission of the CAP Chaplain Corps CDIs. Presently there are 818 appointed Chaplains is to promote the role of CAP core values in all CAP activities through education, presence and and appointed CDIs. advice. Let me begin with the first of a series of - The Chaplain Corps regulation CAPR 265-1 has been principles that I found to be helpful as a wing revised and submitted to NHQ for coordination. commander. - Other CAP Chaplain Corps documents that are presently in revision and will be submitted for review When in charge, never say “no” when you can and implementation in the fall include: CAPP 225 – say “yes”. People within CAP tend to desire to Character Development Instructor Specialty Track, serve effectively and creatively. They tend to ask new Mission Chaplain and Mission Chaplain questions that will give them permission or Assistant training program, CAPP 221 series – guidance in serving their communities. The purpose of authority and leadership is to enable Chaplain Specialty Track training. and to facilitate the work of the members of CAP. - There will be a Beta test in the fall for the new Saying “no” is much easier that saying “yes” Character Development on-line entry process to because the situation ends at that moment, while verify and track cadet advancement as it relates to “yes” creates responsibilities in the future. Some Character Development lessons. prefer to say “no” just to demonstrate their - We have established the goal of providing Chaplain authority and position. They feel that the best Corps personnel for every CAP unit by August 2015. way to show power is to take an opportunity away. Never forget how important your service is to CAP and the country! “Ethics for Command” by Ch Col James Hughes -- Chap James Hughes continued on page 2 The Transmitter Summer 2014 page 1 (“Ethics for Command” continues on page 2) “Ethics for Command” by Ch Col James Hughes (continued from page 1) There are legitimate reasons to say “no”. There are CAP Chief of Chaplains Col James Hughes three that need special attention. The reasons to say was presented with the “no” are: Military Chaplains Association 1. Safety – putting people and resources in jeopardy 2014 Distinguished Service Award 2. Regulations – the rules forbid the action or request at the Annual Meeting of the 3. Finance – the request exceeds the available National Association of Military Chaplains resources. on 15 May, 2014 in San Diego, CA Affirming of the volunteer service of those who are members of CAP by saying “yes” is one of the best The citation for this award which follows ways to show the core value of “respect,” appeared in the Summer 2014 edition of The Military Chaplain (reprinted with permission) James W. Hughes CAP National Commander Chaplain, Colonel, Civil Air Patrol Chief Executive Officer Chaplain Hughes is currently Maj Gen Charles L. Carr, Jr. serving as Chief of the CAP Chaplain Corps. His ministry in the Chief Operating Officer Civil Air Patrol focuses on the Don Rowland Cadet Program, where he has helped tens of thousands of youth over the CAP-USAF Commander Col Paul D. Gloyd, II years through his work in CAP’s Character Development Program. Over the past 21 years Chaplain Hughes has dedicated National Chief of CAP Chaplain Corps much of his CAP ministry to this critical program, first Ch, Col James “Jay” W. Hughes S providing character development instruction within his home unit and wing in Georgia and beginning in 1999 Chaplain Corps Administrator as the primary author of CAP’s Character Development Rita LaBarre lesson planning book, Flight Time: Values for Living. His work with the cadet community also branches out to Editor, The Transmitter CAP encampments, which are special week-long summer Ch, Lt Col Adma Ross [email protected] camps specially designed to provide cadets with exposure to the military lifestyle and leadership challenges. The Transmitter is the official presentation of the Chaplain Hughes has been indispensible to the CAP CAP Chaplain Corps office, NHQ. Published quarterly, Chaplain Corps and to Civil Air Patrol in general. His it provides a forum for Chaplain Corps leadership to over 20 years’ service makes CAP a better place in share matters of current interest. Opinions expressed which to serve and his work with CAP cadets has herein do not necessarily represent those of the helped to produce a new generation of young people with USAF or the Civil Air Patrol Corporation. strong core values and appreciation for what they have been given. The Voice of Chaplaincy Chartered by Congress Civil Air Patrol Chaplains are encouraged Serving since 1925 to apply for membership in the Military Chaplains Association www.mca-usa.org The Transmitter Summer 2014 page 2 CONTACTING US . CIVIL AIR PATROL CHAPLAIN CORPS OUR IDENTITY…. -- We are representatives of America’s CAP Chaplain Corps 105 South Hansell St. religious community. -- We are CAP senior members. Maxwell, AFB, AL. -- We are committed to the well-being of 36112 people within the missions of CAP Phone: 1-877-227-9142 #418 (toll free) OUR VISION…. Fax: 1-334-953-4262 The CAP Chaplain Corps will become the model of excellence and effectiveness for the Email: [email protected] rest of Civil Air Patrol. Web: www.gocivilairpatrol.com OUR MISSION…. The CAP Chaplain Corps will promote the role of CAP core values in all CAP activities through education, presence and advice. OUR CORE VALUES…. NATIONAL CHAPLAIN STAFF -- Integrity -- Volunteer Service • Chief, Chaplain Corps – Ch, Col James “Jay” Hughes -- Excellence [email protected] -- Respect 658 Highland Avenue; Cornelia, GA 30531 Ph: 678-920-3980 • Deputy Chief, Chaplain Corps – Ch, Lt Col Van Don Williams [email protected] 102 Parsons Drive; Hempstead, NY 11550-4714 Ph: 347-528-0060 • Deputy Chief, Chaplain Corps – Ch, Lt Col Paul Ward [email protected] 1031 Southwood Drive Apt. B; San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Ph: 805-234-5496 In this issue of The Transmitter . • Chaplain Corps Secretary – Ch, Lt Col James Sickmeyer Message from the Chief of Chaplains…… 1 [email protected] MCA Distinguished Service Award……… 2 1020 Clary Street; Worthington, MN 56187 Contacting us…………………………………… 3 Ph: 507-727-0145 Professional Development Awards………… 4 Welcome to new Chaplains and CDIs …… 5 • Chief Emeritus, Chaplain Corps – Ch, Col J. Delano Ellis, II Upcoming events ……………………………… 6 [email protected] Chaplain Corps Staff College News……… 7 16555 Regent Park Drive; Tools for Chaplaincy ………………………… 12 Munson Township, OH 44024-8333 Ph: 216-721-9083, ext 17 Chaplain Corps History……………………… 13 The Transmitter Summer 2014 page 3 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARDS These members of the CAP Chaplain Service attained the following awards in the Senior Member Professional Development Program. We are proud of their accomplishments. Level 2 – Benjamin O. Davis Level 3 – Grover Loening Ch, Maj J C Burkes, Jr –MSWG Ch, Capt Christian Bayles –OKWG Capt Anthony Davies – VAWG Ch, Maj Richard Berry –DEWG Ch, Maj Gary Dickey–CAWG Capt Keith Christian – COWG Capt Diane Edmondson – TNWG CMSgt Craig Cox – OHWG 2nd Lt William Griffith – TXWG Ch, Maj Robert Ebersole –MAWG Ch, Capt Eric Cooter – FLWG Ch, Capt David King –WAWG Ch, Capt Charles Lehmann – MTWG Capt Robert McMillion – CAWG Ch, Capt Cesar Rodriguez –CAWG Ch, Maj Larry Monday – SCWG 1st Lt Lisette Shultis – NYWG Ch, Capt Timothy Plemmons –NDWG Ch, Capt Jaehyo Shin – CAWG Capt Douglas Plummer –LAWG Ch, Capt James Williams – NCWG Capt Carla Warnock –VAWG 1st Lt Paul Young – ORWG Level 4 – Paul Garber Level 5 – Gill Robb Wilson Ch, Maj Charles Hudson – NCR Ch, Lt Col Jeffrey Johnson – WYWG Maj Michael Lynch – CAWG Lt Col Larry Killian – ARWG Maj Ilana Mor – GAWG Ch, Maj Marvin Owen – ORWG Ch, Maj Steven Sellers – ALWG Ch, Lt Col John Schultz, Jr. – INWG Ch, Maj McKinley Wood – WYWG Maj Robert Turpin – TNWG For guidance in pursuing your Professional Development, consult the CAPR 50-17 EDITOR’S NOTE: If there are any omissions or corrections, please send them to [email protected] Please do not contact the Chaplain Corps or Professional Development Offices. They are not responsible for publishing this information. “Leadership development is self-development“ -- John G. Agno The Transmitter Summer 2014 page 4 WELCOME ABOARD!!!!! Chaplain and CDI Appointments April-June 2014 CHAPLAIN APPOINTMENTS CDI APPOINTMENTS Ch, Capt Eric Cooter SER/FLWG Lt Col David Alfred RMR/COWG Ch, Capt Richard Chronis NCR/MNWG Major Brian Barrington NER/NHWG Ch, Capt Oscar Hernandez MER/MDWG Capt Terry Brookham RMR/COWG Ch, Capt Nels Nelson, III RMR/WYWG Capt Charles Case MER/WVWG Ch, Capt Kenneth Jaeger NCR/IAWG 1st Lt Rebecca Gosnell SER/ALWG Ch, Capt Jeffery Montanari PCR/CAWG 2nd Lt Michael Harmon SWR/AZWG Ch, Capt Shannon Maness MER/NCWG 2nd Lt Reva Henderson PCR/CAWG Capt Eric Henry PCR/HIWG 2nd Lt Mia Humphries MER/MDWG Capt Eric Henry PCR/NVWG Major Daryll Keeling RMR/COWG Capt Peter Kler PCR/CAWG WELCOME ABOARD!!!!!2nd Lt Kenneth Knotek PCR/CAWG LtCol J.B.