Capt. Ben Nodar, commander of Suffolk Cadet Squadron 10, and Cadet Capt. Krystal Reynolds confer on deploying cadets at the Holbrook Chamber of Commerce Carnival/Craft Festival.
2nd Lt. Robert Calviell
Public Affairs Officer
Suffolk Cadet Squadron 10
New York Wing
NEW YORK -- Suffolk Cadet Squadron 10 did its part Aug. 15-16 in making sure the 15th annual Holbrook Chamber of Commerce Carnival/Craft Festival ran smoothly, providing traffic safety services and managing parking on the Seneca Middle School grounds.
Thousands attended the four-day event, which featured carnival rides, craft tents, live music and evening fireworks. Proceeds are used to fund community beautification projects, such as sidewalk cleanups and tree and flower plantings.
Cadet staff under Cadet Capt. Krystal Reynolds worked closely with senior members and event organizers to manage nearly 30 Civil Air Patrol volunteers. Reynolds and her team established shifts that manned three traffic posts and distributed relief coverage to ensure safety in the unseasonably warm weather.
The squadron command post also served as a recruiting tent. Staff from Long Island Group Headquarters Squadron 10 senior members and were on hand to answer questions about CAP’s missions – emergency services, aerospace education and cadet programs – and provide pamphlets and brochures to passersby.
“This event helps us in several ways,” said Capt. Ben Nodar, Squadron 10 commander. “Our participation allows the local Holbrook community to see and hear about CAP. Not only does it raise our visibility, but it is also provides a great opportunity for us to reach prospective squadron members and sponsors.”