The Central Florida Chapter recently partnered with the Florida Wing of the Civil Air Patrol to present rocket workshops at local libraries. Organized by CAP Major and Orange County Library System (OCLS) staff member Corey Halaychik, the four workshops took place during two weekends in November. Workshops were at the Winter Garden, Ocoee, Hiawassee, and South Creek OCLS branches. At the workshops, attendees made paper rockets and released them with an air compressor-powered PVC launcher. Students and parents alike cheered with each successful launch. Altogether, more than 60 students and parents participated in these workshops. While making rockets, OCLS Programs Coordinator Rebecca Jacobson talked about using library resources, and CAP and AFA members talked about their programs. CAP participants included Lt Col John Lynn, Maj Michael Warwicke, and 1st Lt John Stewart. Chapter participants included president Bill Yucuis, who also teaches Aerospace at Lyman High School, and Richard Ortega, Chapter Vice President for Education.

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