The day started out with a general assembly (which I missed trying to get a new blues shirt to replace the one that got burned.) During the first seminar session, I attended the Cadet Programs update.  It started out with an introduction of the cadet programs staff, followed by a presentation on Scholarships available to CAP Cadets.  Following that, Lt Col Rob Smith (Chief of Curriculum development) went on to explain the system for the free cadet uniform program, as well as discussing the I.A.C.E. (each letter spoken individually, not formed into a word) program. Overall, it was rather informative for me, as I had never applied for scholarships, had never taken part in the FCU program (I was before it's time), and have not yet attended IACE.  

After the first seminar, it was time for lunch, which was available for a "nominal" fee ($4.50 for a sandwich and $2.75 for a bottle of soda!!!!) in the exhibit hall.  I don't think I'll try that again. [Mike, what do you think you need a scholarship for? To attend National Board and still eat! -Ed]

After lunch, it was time for the second seminar session.  This time I attended the Conducting the Train The Trainer Course (hooray, now I can train people to train people!)  It was a lot more interesting than the Train The Trainer course.  Halfway through we got a half hour break, which was between the second and third sessions, and then continued the course through the second seminar.  

The nightlife in Cincinnati appears to be non-existent.  My friend and I attempted to find someplace to eat besides the hotel restaurants with the cutthroat prices.  This was at 1900, and of the 7 restaurants we found in the area, 1 was open.  It may have been a street bar (that's what they called it, I call it a sports bar), but the items on their limited menu were the best, and the cheapest of any of the meals we have gotten here yet.  Not to mention the service was some of the best I have seen anywhere.  I guess we won't be eating at the hotel anymore.

Tomorrow will be an even busier day than today.  I expect to be attending 3 different seminars (sorry, but they all deal with operations/ES, not Cadet Programs), not to mention tomorrow is the banquet, and change of command.  Expect a detailed report coming late at night.

Mike