Parent Involvement:
We encourage all Parents and Guardians to become involved in
the Cadet program and Civil Air Patrol. The Cadet's will have activities and
training which will need re-enforcement from their family. We encourage all
Cadet's to participate in all aspects of the program and obtain as much
training as they can. The program is preparing them for leadership roles and
thus they need encouragement.
CAP takes its responsibility to safeguard youth very seriously. The adult
volunteers who interact with cadets (known as CAP senior members) have been
fingerprinted and screened by the FBI. Also, as part of their leadership
training, advanced cadets lead and mentor new cadets under the guidance of
senior members.
For Parents, certain activities we do invite family to observe but due to our
strict cadet Protection policies, Parents who are not members will not be
permitted to attend many of the events or even help us with transportation.
To alleviate this problem, there are several ways for parents to get more
involved and meet the background checks required.
CAP has several membership type in which you can choose from.
Regular Senior Membership
This entitles you to all the privileges and rank of being a CAP member. this one does require
some commitment and some parents believe this is too much at this time to
consider. Senior Member can take a leadership role in the
Squadron and the Cadet Program, and/or participate in CAP's aerospace education
and emergency services missions.
We have found that many parents, after seeing the program elect to become
Senior Members. They very often continue with CAP after their Cadet has grown
and moved on.
The next Membership is Cadet Sponsor (CSM)
The Cadet Sponsor Member (CSM) is a membership category for parents who want
to be more involved in their cadet’s unit but do not care to pursue CAP
Advancement.
CSMs will assist their unit’s Cadet Program, but their
involvement is limited to providing adult supervision, serving as an overnight
chaperon, administrative help, organizing events, or helping with transportation.
CSMs will pay annual national membership dues, the same as a Senior Member.
A CSM must be a parent, grandparent or legal guardian of an active CAP cadet.
Their membership terminates when the cadet’s membership terminates, and they
will be assigned to the same unit as the cadet. CSMs will complete the senior
member Level I and Cadet Protection Program Training programs before associating
with cadets. They may drive a corporate vehicle after obtaining proper CAP
licensing. They may ride on military or CAP transportation to CAP events in
support of their function.
CSMs may wear any of the CAP distinctive uniforms if desired (and approved by the unit
commander). However, CSMs will not wear the Air Force style uniform. CSMs will
not earn CAP grade, awards, ribbons, or decorations.
the Cadet program and Civil Air Patrol. The Cadet's will have activities and
training which will need re-enforcement from their family. We encourage all
Cadet's to participate in all aspects of the program and obtain as much
training as they can. The program is preparing them for leadership roles and
thus they need encouragement.
CAP takes its responsibility to safeguard youth very seriously. The adult
volunteers who interact with cadets (known as CAP senior members) have been
fingerprinted and screened by the FBI. Also, as part of their leadership
training, advanced cadets lead and mentor new cadets under the guidance of
senior members.
For Parents, certain activities we do invite family to observe but due to our
strict cadet Protection policies, Parents who are not members will not be
permitted to attend many of the events or even help us with transportation.
To alleviate this problem, there are several ways for parents to get more
involved and meet the background checks required.
CAP has several membership type in which you can choose from.
Regular Senior Membership
This entitles you to all the privileges and rank of being a CAP member. this one does require
some commitment and some parents believe this is too much at this time to
consider. Senior Member can take a leadership role in the
Squadron and the Cadet Program, and/or participate in CAP's aerospace education
and emergency services missions.
We have found that many parents, after seeing the program elect to become
Senior Members. They very often continue with CAP after their Cadet has grown
and moved on.
The next Membership is Cadet Sponsor (CSM)
The Cadet Sponsor Member (CSM) is a membership category for parents who want
to be more involved in their cadet’s unit but do not care to pursue CAP
Advancement.
CSMs will assist their unit’s Cadet Program, but their
involvement is limited to providing adult supervision, serving as an overnight
chaperon, administrative help, organizing events, or helping with transportation.
CSMs will pay annual national membership dues, the same as a Senior Member.
A CSM must be a parent, grandparent or legal guardian of an active CAP cadet.
Their membership terminates when the cadet’s membership terminates, and they
will be assigned to the same unit as the cadet. CSMs will complete the senior
member Level I and Cadet Protection Program Training programs before associating
with cadets. They may drive a corporate vehicle after obtaining proper CAP
licensing. They may ride on military or CAP transportation to CAP events in
support of their function.
CSMs may wear any of the CAP distinctive uniforms if desired (and approved by the unit
commander). However, CSMs will not wear the Air Force style uniform. CSMs will
not earn CAP grade, awards, ribbons, or decorations.