CIVIL AIR PATROL HOLDS OPEN HOUSE IN CANONSBURG

CIVIL AIR PATROL SQUADRON ANNOUNCES ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE IN CANONSBURG 

Washington, PA, Nov. 6, 2013--The Civil Air Patrol’s (CAP) Washington County Squadron 601 will be hosting their annual Open House to welcome interested youth and adults from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at the Frank Sarris Library, 35 North Jefferson Ave., Canonsburg, PA.   The evening will include explanations of CAP’s training and educational opportunities, missions and cadet programs. All members of the community are encouraged to attend.  Squadron 601 members include students and adults from all over Washington County including Canonsburg, PA.

The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a civilian, all volunteer, auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force that provides emergency and search and rescue services, aviation and aerospace education, youth leadership programs and more nationwide.  CAP is a non-profit organization founded by Congress that offers local youth (ages 12 and up) and adults the opportunity to learn leadership skills that will help them better serve their communities and nation.  Training includes flight time, search and rescue techniques for missing persons and downed aircraft, land navigation, radio communications, safety, first aid and more.  Cadets can use their training time towards community service and even earn college scholarships.  

Capt. Edward Silassy, Commander of Washington Squadron 601 and a resident of Canonsburg, has been a member of the organization since 2009.  He said membership in the Civil Air Patrol is a great way to serve the Canonsburg community and the nation.

“The cadet program is structured to teach young men and women to become productive adults and effective leaders for tomorrow. Our senior member program helps develop skills for our adult members that they can take into everyday life, as well as providing an opportunity to watch and help the cadets grow,” added Silassy.  “CAP members, young and old, benefit in a variety of ways from their training to aide their community in times of need.”

  Washington Squadron 601 meets weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the National Guard Armory, 125 Goodridge Lane, in Washington, PA.  Visitors are always welcome.  If you would like to attend a meeting or get more information on Washington Squadron 601, you can contact Capt. Edward Silassy at ESilassy@comcast.net, or Lt. Peggy Secunda at lt.secunda@gmail.com.   Or visit the 601 website at https://sites.google.com/site/pasquadron601/.  To learn more about CAP, go to www.GoCivilAirPatrol.com.