SKY PILOT TRAILS 
             The CAWG Chaplain Service


      SUMMER 2001                                                                                                                                VOLUME 1 NUMBER 1

PACIFIC REGION
CHAPLAIN SERVICE WEB


     FORM 34

Published by
CAWG Chaplain Service

Editors
Chaplain Mike and SM Adelle McKinney
POA

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If you enjoyed the Pacific Region Staff College at Nellis AFB in February, you won't want to miss the upcoming California Wing Conference in Santa Maria, CA.  Register for the California Chaplain's Service Conference at the same time!

FROM THE HC....
One of my two sons (the smart aleck one - won't tell you which side of the family he takes after) asked if HC stood for "Head Cheese." I assured him that it didn't. But I also want to assure you that my role as Wing Chaplain and the role of the able staff that has come along side me...we are here to serve you. Please do not hesitate to phone or e-mail with any concerns or questions.

I want to express my appreciation to the many who have sent by way of e-mail or phone calls their words of encouragement and support. 

In Service Together,

Paul
Chaplain (Capt.) Paul Ward
CAWG HC

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ACHIEVEMENTS AND APPOINTMENTS 

Congratulations are in order to Ch (1 Lt.) Vincent Warde of Sq. 85 for completion of the 221.

Welcome aboard to Ch (Capt) Brian Polston of Sq. 121. He received his appointment from National.

LtC. Russell Hodges of Sq. 101 has been approved by the Wing Commander and is awaiting his MLO appointment from National.

Congratulations to Chaplain (Capt.) Rodger Coale of Squadron 103. He was
appointed to serve to as the Chaplain for Group 4.

Old news but still good news.....our Region Chaplain - Chaplain (LtC) Dan Dyer was the recipient of the CAP Chaplain of the Year which was presented by the Military Chaplains Association.

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CHAPLAIN/MLO CONFERENCE - September 7-9

After much discussion with Region and Wing Chaplains' staff, it was the general consensus that the CAWG Chaplain/MLO Conference be held in conjunction with the CAWG Conference (won't face the possibility of billeting being cancelled at the last moment and opportunity to get a bigger picture of CAWG through attending various workshops). The Chaplains/MLO Conference will begin on Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. The cost is for this activity is $10.00 per person to defray cost of meeting room and additional materials. A separate registration form is being sent to you for this portion of the conference. You will need to register and pay the registration fee for the CAWG Conference. Registration forms have already been made available. 

The Friday afternoon session will be closed to the CAWG membership. On Saturday one of our sessions will be devoted to MLO program. Material will be available to interested parties as well as Squadron Commanders for learning more about the program and the application process. Another session will be conducted on Saturday (the topic has yet to be determined). Chaplains and MLOs will have the opportunity to attend other workshops that are being offered during the CAWG conference.

Registration forms and fees for the Chaplains/MLOs Conference should be sent to Ch (Capt) Chuck Ingram. Registration forms and fees for the CAWG should be sent to Wing HQ.

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WEB-SITE 

Don't forget to check-out the CAWG Chaplaincy Web-Site. There are many fine resources that are available there. If you have something that you would like to contribute to the site, contact S/M Adelle McKinney (WorldforJesus@aol.com)

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This is your newsletter. If you would like to make a contribution or a suggestion for the next issue, contact CH Ward (pward@cawg.cap.gov) or CH McKinney (WorldforJesus@aol.com).

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RECRUITING AND RETENTION - From Chaplain (Major) Howard Payne
Please read the announcment.

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CAP CHAPLAIN SERVICE EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR

The process of selecting an individual for this position is still taking place. Applicants have been narrowed down and being interviewed. An announcement should be made sometime in June. Continue to remember this matter in prayer that the Lord will direct the selection for this very important position.