Kitty Hawk Air Society (KHAS)
PA-20062
1340 Valley Forge Road
Lansdale PA 19446
Member Selection Packet 2015-2016
Congratulations!
Your weighted cumulative Grade Point Average makes you eligible for consideration for membership in
the KHAS. Additional consideration will be made on the basis of Character, Service and and Academics.
For the KHAs, it is your activities and accomplishments you have achieved since entering AFJROTC
Unit PA-20062 that the NCOIC will be considering. The attached forms will enable the NCOIC to
evaluate your candidacy in a more objective manner.
Before you start the application process please read over the KHAS article sections.
Kitty Hawk Air Society (KHAS)
Article I
Section I – Preamble:
“As a member of the North Penn AFJROTC Chapter of the Kitty Hawk Air Society (KHAS), I promise to
demonstrate my integrity and do what is right, strive for excellence in all that I try to do and provide my
service before self to my school, my community and my fellow cadets to the best of my ability. I, as a
member of the KHAS, in order to uphold academic standards and promote further interest in academic
achievement, create closer and more efficient relationship with the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
(JROTC), serve the school and the community, develop patriotism and good citizenship, do hereby the
establish of this constitution. I acknowledge my affiliation with the Air Force Association and will
support their efforts to further aerospace education.”
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Section 2 – Objectives
The main objective of the KHAS is to promote academic excellence, followed by dedication to their
community and school by doing community service events, developing leadership capabilities, and help
encourage others with academic excellence by tutoring or any other academic support. Students who put
great effort on academics but cannot attend extra-curricular activities will be recognized as a member of
the KHAS if he or she meets the requirements. A student who does both academics and extracurricular
may also be part of this Kitty Hawk Air Society.
Article II
Section I-Memberships
a.
Active (requirements): Members have to be a citizen of the United States or a legal immigrant in the
United States of America, and members also have to be a full time school student at North Penn High
School, Pennbrook Middle School, Penndale Middle School, or Pennfield Middle School. Invitations to
the KHAS will be extended to anybody who is eligible and interested in the honor society. Eligibility will
be extended to those who have at least an A in the AFJROTC class and an overall “C” average,
WITHOUT any failing grades within other classes. A member must maintain these standards to remain an
active member.
b.
Honorary: The superintendent, principal, the State President of AFA, and Air Force Junior ROTC
instructors will automatically be honorary members. Other honorary members are those who have
positions within the KHAS. Adults, such as school officials and distinguished visitors, may be made
honorary member from time to time.
c.
Membership Procedures: Individuals who wish to become active members must meet the criteria of
Article II, Section 1a. When the commander and the KHAS advisors meet with the eligible individual,
they may approve the membership. The KHAS advisors and those with positions within the KHAS may
also nominate member who have made outstanding contributions to KHAS for honorary members.
Article III
Section I- Punishments
a.
Probation: Any member, who no longer meets the requirements of Article II Section 1a on interims,
when grade point averages are checked, will be put on probation. When an active member is put on
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probation from KHAS, the member has time until the next time grades are checked to fix the reason they
were put on academic probation. In those two weeks’ time, if the member is not meeting with standards
(Article II Section 1a), the member is kept on probation. If the member meets or excels standards within
that time period, he/she is taken off probation, and may again be an active or honorary member. If the
member is an active member, they are allowed no more than two probations in an academic year. As an
honorary member, after two probations, the cadet is fired from her/his position within KHAS and may
still be an active member. After being fired from their position, the cadet is a normal active member and is
allowed one probation before he or she can be removed from the KHAS. A member who is on probation
or removed may no longer keep their Kitty Hawk Air Society badge.
However, members on probationary status may attend Kitty Hawk meetings and activities; but they may
not hold position within the KHAS or vote on any of the society business.
b.
Expulsion: Expulsion from KHAS can be attained multiple ways. If an active member is put on
probation, on their third time, that member will be expelled from the KHAS. Expulsion can be obtained
from the organization for other than just academic reasons. In a case of which the member had been seen
with reasons for expulsion will meet with the commander and the SASI and/or ASI if he or she is to be
expelled or not. Any honorary member, who misses two or more consecutive meetings without the
approval of the commander or the vice-commander, will be required to resign from the office. Any active
member, who misses two or more consecutive meetings without any notification, will be responsible for
his/her expulsion.
Article IV
Section I- Organization: The KHAS will be organized so as to conform to school policies concerning
other like organizations. As a minimum there will be a Commander (President), Vice Commander (Vice
President), Administration Officer (Secretary), and Probationary Officer. New Officers will be elected at
least once per academic year by a majority vote of the organization’s general membership and approval of
the Commander and the SASI and/or ASI.
Section II- Commander: It shall be the duty of the commander to preside at all meetings of the
organization and to further with all due earnestness the interests thereof. The commander will be an ex
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officio member of all committees. The commander will be a special assistant to the corps commander and
will ensure that the activities of KHAS do not conflict with those of the corps.
Section III- Vice Commander: It shall be the duty of the vice commander to perform the duties of the
commander in his or her absence or inability to act. The vice commander will be assigned additional
responsibilities as determined by the commander.
Section IV- Administration Officer: The administration officer will be held responsible for recording all
meetings, maintain necessary files, and handle routine correspondence as assigned by the commander or
vice-commander.
Section V- Probationary Officer: The probationary officer will oversee all matters related to probation and
academic failures. It shall also be the duty of the probationary officer to check grade point average of the
KHAS members when the interims or report cards come out and meet with the commander with any
discrepancies and/or academic confirmation. The probationary officer will also be in charge of keeping
tracks of the badges each member earns while contacting with the commander.
KITTY HAWK AIR SOCIETY PLEDGE FORM
(First and last name of cadet)
(Grade)
The pledge program is designed as an opportunity for cadets to display initiative, cooperation, and
enthusiasm for the KHAS pledge form and the ideals of the society.
Preamble:
“As a member of the North Penn AFJROTC Chapter of the Kitty Hawk Air Society (KHAS), I promise to
demonstrate my integrity and do what is right, strive for excellence in all that I try to do and provide my
service before self to my school, my community and my fellow cadets to the best of my ability. I, as a
member of the KHAS, in order to uphold academic standards and promote further interest in academic
achievement, create closer and more efficient relationship with the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
(JROTC), serve the school and the community, develop patriotism and good citizenship, do hereby the
establish of this constitution. I acknowledge my affiliation with the Air Force Association and will
support their efforts to further aerospace education.”
(Each cadet will recite the preamble when they are approved as a member of the Kitty Hawk Air Society)
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Keep Honor Above Self
Instructions
Complete ALL 5 sections of this selection form and attach the essay to the packet. The cadet will needs to
furnish four references – including a minimum of two NPHS faculty (can’t be Major and Chief) – using
the recommendation form. You will need four copies to distribute. Faculty recommendations must be
alongside of the completed packet. All documents (form, essay, and references) must be in Academic’s
NCOIC mailbox by 1500 January 7th, 2016. Any Question please leave a note in the NCOIC mailbox or
email. Cadet Sultana email is fahemasultana20@gmail.com
It is the cadet’s responsibility to follow all directions and have this selection form typed or printed
legibly in its entirety. Missing, incomplete or inaccurate information on any portion of the selection
form will eliminate the Candidate from consideration for KHAS membership for the current school
year.
I.
Name:
Cadet Candidate Information
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Address: _____________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _________________________________________________________________
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Phone: ______________________
Email address: ________________________________
Student ID# _____________
Year in school: ________________
9th period Teacher/Number:
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1st Period Teacher/Number:
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HOOF: ___________
I am interested in being a candidate for membership in the AFJROTC Unit PA-20062 KHAS. I
understand that my selection will be decided upon by the KHAS guideline. By signing this selection
form, my parents/guardians and I confirm that all information attested to is true.
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Student Candidate Signature
Date: ____________
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Parent/Guardian Signature
Date: ____________
The completed member selection packet is due to Academic’s NCOIC mailbox by 1500 January 7th,
2016.
Please list the four people to whom you gave recommendation forms. Please check the box if the
individual is a NPHS faculty member.
1. _______________________________
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2. _______________________________
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4. _______________________________
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Some helpful guidelines for the following section:
● No scratch outs; use white out if needed.
● Each space must be signed – if it is written in, it needs a signature.
● Be specific in naming organizations; add an explanation if needed.
● If the activity/service/leadership is new for you this year, please note it.
II. Service
Service is the culmination of Community Services. To qualify as a KHAS member each cadets must
demonstrate at least 15 hours of Community Service within this academic year. Community Service
should not be completed only over two or three days. It should be a continuous and ongoing
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commitment. Community Service during the school day as part of a student’s schedule or as a
requirement of a course does not count nor does babysitting or tutoring for family members.
[Parent signatures are unacceptable unless the parent is the adviser {and a parental letter of
explanation accompanies the application}]. If all of your volunteer hours were earned in JROTC,
please check with Cyber Datal to get a copy of your AFJROTC Cadet Transcript. Make sure it
included what event you did and the number of hours you have received.
If you have a separate form that has a signature, please attach the original and make a copy for
yourself. Also, please write a detailed description of each volunteer activity.
Name and
Description of
Volunteer Activity
Date(s)/
Hour
Required Signature
of Adult
Supervisor
Printed Name of
Adult Supervisor
Email and Phone
number of the Adult
Supervisor
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III. Personal Statement
Candidates must compose an essay of 200-500 words, word processed and
double spaced, in response to the following question:
What would you contribute to KHAS that the NCOIC may not learn from the
information you have already provided on the application?
Grammar, punctuation, and content will be considered in the evaluation process.
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Student Candidate: ________________________________
Drop off date: _____/_____/_____
V. Attendance and Discipline
To complete this section you will need to complete the questions below and then obtain the signature
of the attendance secretary and the assistant principal in your Home Office to verify that the
information is accurate.
This page may be removed and left with the HOOF secretary. It is the sole responsibility of the
candidate to return to his/her HOOF to pick up the form. Please allow a minimum of two days
for this form to be processed. It must be included in your final packet. If this form is not
included, your application will be considered incomplete.
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List the number(s) of any of the following that you have received while a student at North Penn High
School. If you listed numbers other than zero for any of the above, explain the circumstances.
Number
Explanation/Circumstances
Absences
Detentions
Suspensions
Signature of HOOF Attendance Secretary: ________________________________ Date: ___/____/____
Signature of HOOF Assistant Principal: ________________________________ Date: ____/____/____
Teacher Recommendation Form
All cadets must submit this form alongside of the KHAS form.
Student Name_________________________________________________ Grade_____________
Current Academic Average_____________
Cadet’s Involvement
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All cadets must submit this form alongside of the KHAS form.
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