’09 Conference Exceeds Expectations

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During CAPʼs annual conference, NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eric Boe made himself available to cadets, senior members and CAP leaders for informal chats. Photos by Susan Robertson, CAP National Headquarters “ Dream big! You have to be able to dream it before you can do it. I heard a lot of dreams here this week. ” — CAP Senior Member, NASA astronaut and U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Boe
Astronaut Eric Boe’s advice to fellow CAP members: Dream big! By Kristi Carr A As keynote speaker for CAP’s 2009 National Board and Annual <strong>Conference</strong> banquet, NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eric Boe further solidified his support of CAP, the organization he credits with opening the door to his life’s work. As part of his presentation, Boe narrated NASA video coverage of the preparations, launch and deployment at the International Space Station of the Space Shuttle Endeavor, which he piloted last year. He also urged cadets and senior members alike to “dream big!” — as he did while a CAP cadet in the Georgia Wing. “You have to be able to dream it before you can do it,” Boe said, adding, “I heard a lot of dreams here this week.” He gave this advice: • Life is a journey, so enjoy the trip. • Never give up. • Find your passion. • Mistakes are how you learn. Boe concluded by saying, “I can’t say enough good things about what CAP has done for me in my life.” ▲ At the conference banquet Boe presented Maj. Gen. Amy S. Courter, CAPʼs national commander, with a framed montage displaying his Gen. Carl A. Spaatz coin, earned as a cadet, which he carried on his Endeavour flight. The montage also included NASA authentication the coin had traveled to space. The Spaatz Association plans to provide Boe with a duplicate coin, while his original framed one is slated to be hung in the foyer of CAP National Headquarters once the buildingʼs refurbishment is complete in early 2010. Boe was a hit with the San Antonio media, conducting several interviews and posing for video coverage during the annual conference. Citizens Serving Communities...Above and Beyond 3 www.gocivilairpatrol.com
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