Civil Air Patrol - 089th MACS

Good job on the gliders!

Congratulations!

Breaking News for all Florida Wing Cadets: We have just had confirmation that renowned DJ for touring Hip Hop artists, DJ Hektic, will be our DJ for the Cadet Dance on May 3rd! There will be a huge candy bar, giveaways, buffet, games, surprise entertainment and so much more! The theme for the night will be “Step into Wonderland!” You don’t want to miss this first ever Cadet Dance at the Florida Wing Conference! Please don’t wait to purchase your tickets as we will have to close registration once we hit capacity. Early Bird pricing ends February 28th, only a few days away, so book your tickets now! See you at Conference!

The 2025 Florida Wing Conference Registration is OPEN!

The conference will be held at the Drury Plaza Hotel in Disney Springs, Orlando from May 1-3, 2025.

Early registration special pricing ends February 28.
All registration ends on April 18.
Register via Registration Zone in eServices.
*Note: Payment and meal selections will be made via Eventbrite.

Special hotel rate available through March 31st or until hotel block slots are filled. Book now before rooms sell out.

NO onsite registration or meal selections will be available.
Advance purchase/selection only.

***NEW for 2025***

-Prom style Cadet Only dance on Saturday evening, at the same time as the Awards Banquet. Siblings of cadets are welcome to join with the purchase of a ticket.

-Pre-Conference, Conference, Banquet and Cadet Dance Tickets will be available via Registration Zone.

-All Meal choices must be placed via Eventbrite in ADVANCE
-A challenge coin will be included with the purchase of each banquet or cadet dance ticket. Additional challenge coins may be purchased via Eventbrite in advance.

More info: https://flwg.cap.gov/news/events/2025-flwg-conference
Be sure to click through the tabs on the left sidebar menu for additional information.

Yesterday, we volunteered at Feeding Tampa Bay. It was truly inspiring for our Squadron to collaborate with so many as a team for a good cause.

Thank you for participating! It was a great event!

Don't forget to sign up to participate in Wreaths Across America on December 14.

https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.Experiences.Web/Registration/RegistrationDetails?EventID=3828

FREE Admission! Open to the Public!

The Sunshine State Drone Expo hosted by Azalea Middle School Cadet Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, is an event you don't want to miss! It's expanded again this year to include more demonstrations, hands-on activities, and vendors.

Saturday, December 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Azalea Middle School, 7855 22nd Avenue North, St. Petersburg, Florida.

Today is Family Volunteer Day. We are sharing just a few stories of CAP members and their families who put service before self. Please share your own family story of volunteerism in the comments.

Giving back to the community is a family affair for the Dotson family. With two Civil Air Patrol members, Cadet Tech. Sgt. Jade Dotson and 2nd Lt. Justin Dotson, serving others is in the Dotson’s DNA. The CAP members from the McChord Composite Squadron in our Washington Wing also volunteer within the greater community. Recently, the entire family helped honor veterans at a school-sponsored event. Participants provided breakfast to those attending, and each veteran received handwritten thank-you cards from students.

“It was a wonderful way to honor my own grandfather and grandmother who are U.S. Army and U.S. Navy veterans,” Jade Dotson said.

In addition, Dotson and her mother, Jennifer, rallied Girl Scout Troop No. 43153 to support the Tacoma Rescue mission in preparing meals for community members in need, and the entire family volunteered to organize and sort furniture at the NW Furniture Bank, which provides affordable home goods to community members who need them.

We are grateful for the Dotson family for all they do in their local community and for embodying CAP’s core value of volunteer service.