TriSTARCON

ARCON 2013 will be hosted in Knoxville, TN!! Be sure to take advantage of early registration which will CLOSE on Sunday August 18, 2014. Dates and dues are subject to change. For more information, view the link below!!

Early Registration (ENDS AUGUST 18th): $95
Registration (AUG 19-Sept 25th): $105
Late Registration (Sept 26th-Oct 16th): $115

http://utksilverwings.wix.com/silverwingsutk#!tristarcon/c1q28

Meet the 2013-2014 Region V Officers!

Hello and War Eagle! Thank you so much for electing us as Region V's staff for the 2013-2014 year! We are excited and privileged to work with each active chapter in the region as well as potential chapters that are eager to get their "wings" off the ground and become part of this outstanding and established organization. We have many ideas and goals for this year that will help bring the region together and provide well established continuity. Below you will find short introductions from each officer. Thank you again for this opportunity!


Hello Region V!

     I'm Sam Schaefer and I am a sophomore at Auburn University. I am a nursing major and have been in Silver Wings since my freshman year. I served as the assistant developmental officer for our chapter. I am so excited about being the new Region President so please do not hesitate to call, text or email me! Keep up with our blog, as we will be posting different things throughout the summer and the semesters to come. Also, do not hesitate to contact the other region officers as they are wonderful as well!

Good luck studying for finals, I know it can be stressful and I know you will all do wonderful!

 

Hey Region V!

 

    My name is Liz Harbin and I am a Junior at Auburn University majoring in Physical Activity and Health Promotion! I have been in Silver Wings two wonderful years! I am the Vice President for the region this year and I am very excited and blessed to have this opportunity. I will be updating the blog as much as possible and providing all kinds of information concerning recruitment, continuity, goals, etc. Feel free to comment on anything and also do no hesitate to email me for any information you may need for any reason! I am very laid back and will be willing to help with absolutely anything! Good luck studying for finals and keep your "wings" up because I know that each silver wing can reach any goal they strive for! War Eagle!!

 Hey Region V!

    I am Emily Castleman Region V Treasurer.  I am a Junior at Auburn University majoring in early childhood education. I will be starting my fourth year in Silver Wings this Fall. I am super excited to be y'alls treasurer this year! I have some exciting fundraisers planned, so keep and eye on the blog and the Facebook group for these fun opportunities!   

Region V October Member of the Month

Congratulation to our Region V 

October Member of the Month:

Christal Neal!

Christal is a member of the John "Boots" Stratford Chapter at Auburn University.  She has had perfect attendance not only at all chapter meetings but also all chapter activities on campus and with AAS.  She actively participated in WARCON EAGLE.

Christal is a Human Development and Family Studies major.  She embodies what it means to be a winner of the Member of the Month award with her positive attitude and friendly, inviting manner.  

ARCON HEADSUP

This just in...

The Area/Region Conclave for Area/Region V will be held in Auburn, AL during the weekend of October 12-14!!! MARK YOUR CALENDAR'S NOW!!!!!!! This is being hosted by Auburn University!

More information to come as the time gets closer!

Thanks!

Farewell from the 2011-2012 Region Staff

Region Five-

We would like to thank you for the opportunities you've given our staff! You've all been great chapters to deal with! I hope that we were able to help you with recruiting ideas, help you fill out forms, and learn more about this great organization! As the next RP steps up (Erika Barber) I hope that you will all reach out to her for any help and guidance you need along the way!

Several of our staff will be returning next year and serving on the National Silver Wings staff. We are also always available for help! I hope that all of you can come to NATCON next year in Atlanta (no flying!) and make it to ARCON this year, which is being held in Auburn!

My tips to next years Chapter Presidents would be this:

-RECRUIT! Don't turn anyone away. Get the mission and name of Silver Wings out there! This is a great organization and if you put in time and effort you will more than see the benefits.
-Attend ARCON & NATCON. As a Chapter President you should do this, as well as encourage the VP, and other officers to attend! As many members of your chapter that can go, they will bring back many ideas to help run your organization in the future.
-FUNDRAISE! The more fundraising you do, the more people you can afford to pay their ways to ARCON & NATCON! DO IT! It takes a little effort, but if you need ideas or help, Erika will be able to help you!

I hope you all enjoy your Silver Wings experience as much as I have! Remember the main mission of this organization is not to just "support the cadets" but to encourage: professional development, personal development, and civic awareness. Together we can make this organization fantastic!

I hope you all give Erika the respect I was given, and continue to apply for awards, member of the month, as well as get your forms in on time! We were the FIRST region to get all of our forms in on time this year! DO IT NEXT YEAR AS WELL!

Thanks for everything!

Kelsey Hendrix
Region V President

& REGION V STAFF

NATCON PICTURES- Detroit 2012

Night out!

Military banquet, with Region 5 Advisor

Old Region 3 Pres/ Region 5 Pres.

Auburn AAS/SW

Old AAS Region 5 Commander/SW Pres

JAA social at the Volt bar!

Working hard, or hardly working?

Region 5 Silver Wings!

Two NEW SW from South Alabama with the old RP!

New SW National Pres, VP, and a Region 5 SW

Clemson AAS & Old Region 5 Pres

SW/AAS from Auburn University

Joint Business Session!

Auburn University AAS being sworn in as National Staff

Region Five SW/AAS + Advisor

Night out on the town!

Taking notes during sessions!

AAS/SW from Region 5, during the AFA Luncheon

 For more pictures from this year's NATCON in Detroit, MI please look through any of the Region Five staff member's NATCON albums on Facebook! It was a blast and you should all attend next year in ATLANTA, GA! 

Your chapters will be receiving more information about what happened at NATCON later this week!

Kelsey Hendrix

Region V President

(National VP)

NATCON UPDATE....

Many things are happening here at NATCON 2012! Here is an updated list of what has happened at NATCON so far:

JNP- The JNP for the 2012-2013 year is going to be STEM. Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics is the focus for this joint project. Be thinking and working with your Arnold Air Society to determine what JNP event you would like to complete for next year!

SNP- The SNP for the 2012-2013 year is going to be Promotion of National Defense, which means you will be educating people about the military. You could use 5k runs, flyers, etc.

Resolution #J4- A resolution has been passed making it now MANDATORY for Silver Wings to educate their new members about AAS, and the other way around. Powerpoint presentations will be passed to chapter levels and would be a great way to present the information to each group. During SW associate member process, it is recommended that a cadet or group of cadets from AAS come and help present the information, as well as recommended that SW do the same, when presenting information to AAS.

Resolution #S3- A dress code resolution was passed saying that during NATCON...ALL CADETS who are Silver Wings members should be in CIVILIAN BUSINESS ATTIRE. This means that during all business sessions at NATCON, NO UNIFORMS should be worn by cadets. There is however a choice during the military banquet on the last evening of NATCON where cadets can wear either their uniform or civilian formal attire.


*AWARDS:
1. The scrapbook award went to Clemson. Next year, be working on a scrapbook of events your chapter does so that you can present it at NATCON and possibly win!
2. Joint Relations award went to Auburn University for having the best National Joint Relations between Arnold Air Society and Silver Wings.
3. Honorary SW National President- Mrs. Judy Bundy




**Note for next year- Please apply for each and every award that is fitting for your chapter as well as members in your chapter. I would love to see Region Five bring home more awards next year, as this year we only brought home one. I know there are some GREAT chapters/members in our chapters in this region so lets show off to the Nation!

National Archives- This is where all old Silver Wings/Arnold Air Society forms, memorabilia, etc. is stored. This was originally moved to different places each year, but a resolution at NATCON was passed to hold these archives in Atlanta permanently and to work towards making all archives electronic so that any SW/AAS member can access these via the website.

We can't wait to send out more information on EVERYTHING that happened at NATCON when we are back home, as well as post pictures!

Kelsey Hendrix
Region V President
(New National Vice President)