Monday, June 1, Major David Goldstein was presented with the Civil Air Patrol Achievement Award from Lt Col Chris Trossen, Commander of the Timmerman Composite Squadron. Major Goldstein is also our Cadet Programs Officer of the Year for 2008.
Major Goldstein joined CAP in September 2007 and quickly became involved in the squadron, devoting hours as the squadrons Activities Officer insuring that everything flows smoothly and without conflict. He has worked tirelessly to rebuild the schedule to better dress the needs and interests of the cadets.
His interest in the cadets and obvious desire to see them succeed is what drives him to work as hard as he does with his limited free time. According to Lt Col Trossen, Major Goldstein “works directly with the cadet staff as they prepare and conduct classroom instruction, ensuring not only that the quality of the training adheres to the standards of the squadron, but giving them the attention they need to become better cadets and better instructors.”
It is obvious that Major Goldstein has not only acted as Timmerman’s Activity Officer. He has also worked closely with the Cadet and Aerospace Programs, helping to streamline and organize the cadet records by imputing records online to eServices and bringing more hands on training in the Aerospace Program to hold the cadets interest.
This well rounded involvement has led Lt Col Trossen to say that “Major David Goldstein is an outstanding officer and a model volunteer, always willing to give his time and experience to the members of the unit, especially its cadets. His knowledge, skill and professionalism are evident to all who meet him, and are only exceeded by his dedication.”
