From: 1st Lt Dave Leach <Dave.Leach@ncwgcap.org>
Sent: Sep 20, 2023 01:19:14.000000000 UTC
Subject: Aerospace Education Support From Your Local Civil Air Patrol Squadron
To: jeff_james@iss.k12.nc.us <jeff_james@iss.k12.nc.us>
Cc: Capt Roger Ayscue <Roger.Ayscue@ncwgcap.org>; Lt Col Rick Rowan <Rick.Rowan@ncwgcap.org>; 1st Lt Elaine Kaempf <Elaine.Kaempf@ncwgcap.org>; Lt Col Michael Garrison <Michael.Garrison@ncwgcap.org>

Dr. James, 

 

I’m writing to you as the Aerospace Education Officer for the Iredell-Statesville Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol.  My squadron commander, Capt. Roger Ayscue and I were having a discussion about community outreach and STEM programs within the local school system and your name came up.  I would like the opportunity to meet with you or the appropriate staff member to discuss how our squadron can help Iredell-Statesville Schools expand their Aerospace and STEM programs.  When would be a good time to discuss? 


I’d like to tell you about a few ways the Civil Air Patrol can help all levels of the Iredell-Statesville Schools advance your aerospace education and STEM activities, FOR FREE.  Here is a link for more information regarding our support for educators.


One of our primary programs is Aerospace Education and CAP has dedicated a large number of resources in developing aerospace, aviation and STEM-related hands-on curriculum and activities.  These activities are described in the two attached documents.  The key points in both are: CAP provides curriculum, training materials, and STEM kits at no cost to registered educators.  We also have a Teacher Orientation program (TOP) flight which allows educators flights in our aircraft and support in integrating aerospace into the classroom.  To become a registered Aerospace Education Member (AEM) there is a one time $35 membership fee. 

 

Civil Air Patrol is an auxiliary of the US Air Force, founded December 1, 1941.  We are “Volunteers serving America’s communities, saving lives and shaping futures.  We do this through three primary programs:  Aerospace Education, Cadet Programs and Emergency Services.   Our awarding-winning aerospace education program promotes aerospace, aviation, and STEM-related careers with engaging, standards-based, hands-on curriculum and activities. It shapes the experiences and aspirations of youth both in and outside CAP’s cadet program.  The cadet program transforms youth into dynamic Americans and aerospace leaders through a curriculum that focuses on leadership, aerospace, fitness, and character.  Our emergency services support state and local agencies as well as the federal government as the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and for states/local communities as a nonprofit organization, both in the air and on the ground. 


Thank you for your time.  I look forward to meeting with you and helping Iredell-Statesville Schools.

Dave

LT David Leach

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