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Lebanon Civil Air Patrol Squadron 307 went to the Lebanon, Pa. Public Library to do their online testing. Some of the cadets do not have access to computers, so they took time to do their testing at the library together with assistance from senior members. Thank you, Lt. Bea Gernert Photos by Captain Wilson Ballester November 14, 2009, Lebanon Civil Air Patrol Squadron 307, along with other organizations, retrieved flags placed on veterans' graves in Lebanon County, PA cemeteries. The Sq. then formally retired all flags at the Lickdale American Legion Post. World War 11 Veteran, Richard Doll and his wife Laura are faithful supporters of the Sq. and show up every year for the retirement ceremony. The cadets invite them to their annual Dining Out banquet to show their appreciation for his service to our country and being part of their activities. ----------------------------------------------------- Thank you, Lt. Bea Gernert Photos by Captain Wilson Ballester PS The group photo also includes Mr. and Mrs. Richard Doll on the right side of the picture. Lebanon Civil Air Patrol Squadron 307 held their Halloween Party at the VFW Post 23 meeting room on Oct. 28, 2009. Prizes were awarded for different costume categories and refreshments were served. Lebanon Civil Air Patrol Squadron 307 cadets traveled to Deck Airport located in Myerstown, Pa. on October 25, 2009 for their O Flights. -------------------------------------------------- On Capt. Wilson Ballester's email he has listed the cadets and etc. on the pictures he took at Deck. Thank you, 1Lt. Bea Gernert Lebanon Civil Air Patrol Squadron 307 members traveled to Pittsburgh, Pa. for the PAWG Conference held Sept. 16th to the 18th. Those attending from Squadron 307 were, Captain Wilson Ballester, Major Warren Parks, Lt. Vince Stankovich and his wife Tammy, C/SSgt Kayla Rhoads, C/SSgt Skylar Scherer, C/Amn Cathy Manon, C/Amn Cody Heist, and C/Amn Brycen Loeper. Thank you, Lt. Bea Gernert Photos by Captain Wilson Ballester Matt Eckert, a former cadet and now senior member received his 1Lt. Rank from his mother, Robin, and Major Warren Parks at Lebanon Civil Air Patrol Squadron 307 meeting Wed. Oct. 14, 2009 held at VFW Post 23. Lt. Eckert has been a member of Sq. 307 for nine years and graduated from college this past year where he majored in aviation maintenance. Lt. Eckert, while still a cadet made his solo flight and went on to get his pilot's license. Thank you, Lt. Bea Gernert Photos by Captain Wilson Ballester Lebanon Civil Air Patrol Squadron 307 cadets and senior member participated in the Lebanon VA Medical Center's fifth annual car show Oct 11, 2009. The cadets assisted the staff in bringing wheelchair veterans from their wards to the social room to eat and also served each veteran their meal. The veterans who wanted to see the cars were then pushed outside to see the show. The cadets also assisted the staff and volunteers to serve food to the car show participants. They received high praises from the staff and car owners and all the volunteers. There were over 140 cars registered for the veterans enjoyment and also to raise money to fund different events and anything that the VAMC does not supply. The show is put on by the American Legion Aux., VFW Aux., Lancaster Navy Club, and the Lebanon Silent City Stockers Car Club. All the veterans said they liked talking to such find looking and polite young people. Lebanon Civil Air Patrol Squadron 307 cadets and senior members traveled to Lititz, Pa. Oct. 5, 2009 to demonstrate how to fold the American flag. Cub Pack 154 from Lititz had requested the Squadron to instruct them. Pamphlets were obtained from State Representative Rosemarie Swanger on the proper etiquette of flag folding and the meaning of each fold. While the cadets were folding the flag, Major Parks told the reason for each fold. Major Warren Parks, Capt. Wilson Ballester and Lt. Vince Stankovich answered questions from the cub scouts, one of which was "What is Civil Air Patrol?" This was a good chance to introduce the young cubs to all that CAP has to offer them. Cadets also interacted with the cub scouts and answered their questions on functions and activities the squadron does throughout the year. The cub scout leader and parents and siblings enjoyed the demonstration and made a comment on how quiet and attentive the cubs were all night Lebanon Civil Air Patrol Squadron 307 cadets and senior members participated in the Group 2 picnic Oct. 3, 2009 held at Memorial Lake, Ft. Indiantown Gap, Annville, Pa. The picnic was organized by Lt. Lelene Shaeffer of Squadron 306. There was a lot of fun, food, games and interaction between squadrons. A big thank you to Lt. Lelene Shaeffer for a job well done. 1Lt. Wilson Ballester was officially promoted to Captain at the meeting of Lebanon, Pa. Civil Air Patrol Squadron 307 Sept. 30, 2009. Thank you, Lt. Bea Gernert Photo by Major Hal Roach, Commander of 307. Lt. Tina Roach is pictured giving Ballester his Capt. rank. Lebanon Civil Air Patrol Squadron 307 cadets and senior members were asked to assist with the community's 2009 yearly Hinklefest event held at Fredericksburg Fireman's Park. Funds go to different charities in Fredericksburg, Pa. The cadets parked cars for the 3 day affair held Sept. 18, 19, and 20th. The Hinklefest had rides, games, entertainment and lots of great chicken and other foods. Church service was held Sunday morning and cadets assisted in parking for the service and finished Sunday with parking cars for the rest of the Hinklefest event. Thank you, Lt. Bea Gernert Photos by Captain Wilson Ballester Captain Ballester just recently got promoted to Captain.
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