Executive Directors Update

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Executive Directors Update
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Missions

• Emergency Services
• Cadet Programs
• Aerospace Education

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One nation, one team, one CAP

• Civil Air Patrol responds nationally to
  emergencies
• National Response (not regional or wing)
  examples
• Over 2,000 search and rescue missions
• 56 lives saved to date in FY07
• Wildfires in Florida, Georgia, South Dakota,
  Utah
• Floods in Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma,
  South Dakota
• ARCHER system used to provide oil spill data for
  EPA and USGS

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Cadet Programs
Wreaths Across America
1,800 cadets attended encampments
Glider Training
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Aerospace Education

• Aerospace for the Very Young
• Fly A Teacher on WMIRS
• Journey of Flight
• New thematic units
• AEO School
• October 2007 AE Summit

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Scholarships

• Over 200,000 in flight and academic
  scholarships available for Cadets and Senior
  Members 12 increase
• Members can now receive from 1000 - 7500
• Flight and academic applications accepted
• All CAP member selection board
• Streamlined application process

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School Enrichment

• New K-5 program, curriculum
• Programs aligned to national educational
  standards
• 3,000 cadets, 85 units
• 06 SEP Summit

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Professional Development

• New in 2007
• Great Start
• Squadron Leadership School
• Professional Development Summit
• Instructor course
• Level One online
• Summary Conversations

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Resources

• Equipment
• Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance

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Equipment Upgrades

• 73 glass-cockpit Cessnas now in the field
• 31 more to be delivered this year 
• Funding for 30 vehicles
• Equipment purchases

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Consolidated Maintenance

• Leverages volume discount
• Not for every aircraft
• Standardized maintenance costs
• Result 16 cost avoidance

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Tools

• Website
• Online Tools
• Volunteer Magazine

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Website

• cap.gov
• Commander updates
• NHQ Directorate info
• CAP News
• Download Publications
• Event information

• capchannel.com
• Commander updates
• ID card guidelines
• Video downloads
• Live Web stream
• Photo gallery

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e-Services

• Online renewals/member data updates
• Online renewal saves CAP 15-20 per member
• Money saved is returned to programs
• Promotions/Awards
• www.capnhq.gov

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WMIRS

• WMIRS netted more NORTHCOM missions
• Air Defense Missions up 
• NORTHCOM Planners use WMIRS daily
• Daily AFNORTH SITREP (taken from WMIRS) is key to
  highlighting CAP's efforts
• WMIRS Training Manual now available online

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Wing Banker Program

• Public Support
• Funding
• Accountability
• Wing Banker Solution

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Volunteer Magazine
The recruiting tool to share with nonmembers!
Current Issue
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Strategies

• Communication
• Clarify Goals
• Recognition
• A Volunteers Reward
• Branding Opportunities
• Wreaths Across America
• School Enrichment Programs
• Drug Demand Reduction Programs
• Fly A Teacher

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Wreaths Across America

• Partnered with Worcester Wreath Company
• National Recognition CNN, USA Today, etc
• Opportunity to become branding symbol for CAP
  similar to Marines Toys for Tots Campaign
• 47 wings participated in 2006
• Ask how you can help your unit participate in
  2007

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Public Awareness

• PAOs Critical Key to Success
• Tell your story locally and regionally
• Build Value Reputation
• Aides recruiting and retention efforts
• Provides community visibility
• Friend-raising before Fund-raising
• Makes you an asset to the local area
• Enhances state funding
• Provides meaningful activities at unit level
• Supports Recruiting Retention efforts
• Morale builder for cadets and seniors

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Business Development

• Resources
• Chamber of Commerce
• Better Business Bureau
• Schools (private, public, and home school)
• Hospitals/Nursing homes
• Red Cross
• Habitat for Humanity
• Police and Fire Departments
• Local Shelters

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Air Force Association

• AFA is one of CAPs best partners
• Has provided over 200,000 in grants
• Recognizes Senior Cadet of the Year
• Aerospace Cadet of the Year
• Benefits for CAP units
• Helps increase the membership in both
  organizations
• AFA chapters great resource for
  meeting/conference guest speakers
• Local AFA chapters may also provide cadet
  scholarships
• Partnership is a two-way street
• NHQ promotes AFA by putting their logo on AE
  products
• Units must be willing to provide support for
  local AFA events
• Bottom line promoting AFApromotes CAP!

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Vanguard

• Visit the new website with photos
• Relationship returns to CAP Regional Training
  Centers
• Ordering Tip
• Only buying a few ribbons?
• Call your order in for reduced shipping costs

www.vanguardmil.com/store/ 1-800-221-1264
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New Member Benefits

• Member benefits upgrade
• Individual Medical and Dental Insurance
• Student Medical Insurance
• Medical Savings Account
• Disability Insurance
• Small Group Medical
• Short Term Medical
• Prescription Discount Card
• Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Care

Beginning in Late 2007
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Building Blocks

• To Produce a Remarkable Organization We Must
• Raise Public Awareness
• Establish Public Trust
• Capitalize on Partnership Development
• Build Permanent Meeting Facilities

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Thank You
Your Corporate Team