National Commander and Executive Directors Update

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National Commander and Executive Directors Update
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Missions

• Emergency Services
• Cadet Programs
• Aerospace Education

Citizens Serving Communities
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One nation, one team, one CAP

• Civil Air Patrol responds nationally to
  emergencies
• National Response (not regional or wing)
  examples
• 103 lives saved in FY07
• Fossett Search
• Wildfires in CA, FL, GA, SD, UT Floods in IA,
  KS, NE, OK, SD
• ARCHER system used to provide oil spill data for
  EPA and USGS to assist with Fossett search to
  assist State of CA with vegetation and soil
  analysis after wildfires

Kansas flooding
Fossett Search Mission Base
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Current Missions/Exercises
February/March AL, AR, IN, KY, MS, TN
Tornado/flood damage assessment for state and
federal agencies
Ongoing DC, AZ, SD, CA, FL, VT TX Air
Defense Sector support DE, MD, AZ - Traffic
monitoring missions FL - Eglin AFB Fire Patrol
CA - Imperial Valley counterdrug SD - Collared
animal surveys (mountain lions) OH, SD, AR, AZ -
Low Level route surveys ME - Escort for new Navy
ships Upcoming WA OR Prep for Vancouver
Olympics WA MER - Ardent Sentry exercise
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Safety
Mishap Summary
As of 31 Dec 07
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CAPSafe Program

• What is Operation CAPSafe?
• Have every CAP senior and cadet member send in
  one Safety idea a month for either Ground Safety,
  Air Safety, or both
• This is a way to have every senior and cadet
  member think of Safety at least once a month
• This will help to instill a Safety Mindset into
  every CAP member
• Each month, the best Safety idea for air and
  ground will receive an Operation CAPSafe
  promotional item
• Send Operation CAPSafe ideas to
• CAPSafe_at_cap.gov or NHQ CAP/SE
• 105 South Hansell Street
• Maxwell AFB, AL  36112-6332

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Aerospace Education

• Fly A Teacher funded through WMIRS
• Journey of Flight 2nd Edition available in
  Jan 2008
• AEX Activity books exciting hands on projects
  for all ages
• Regional AEO Schools expanding

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Cadet Programs
Online Promotions
New Curriculum Tools for Cadets Local Leaders
Proving Grounds
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Scholarships

• Over 200,000 in flight and academic
  scholarships available for Cadets and Senior
  Members
• Members can now receive from 1000 - 7500
• Flight and academic applications accepted
• All CAP member selection board
• Streamlined application process
• For more information go to
• www.cap.gov/scholarships

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School Enrichment Program (SEP)

• Middle/high SEP maintained in 70 schools
  nationwide
• 2,500 cadets in SEP for grades 6-12
• Jr Cadet SEP being piloted in 19 elementary
  schools nationwide
• 300 teachers and 7,000 students participating in
  SEP for grades K-5
• Jr Cadet curriculum aligned with national
  standards

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Professional Development

• Great Start- New orientation tool for retention
• CAP Officer Basic Course to replace ECI 13
• Squadron Leadership School updated
• Professional Development Summit
• produced revision of CAPR 50-17
• Instructor course now online
• Level One now online
• Summary Conversations guide helps
• squadrons leaders and members validate
  courses

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Resources

• Equipment
• Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance

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Resource Upgrades

• 103 glass-cockpit Cessnas now in the field
• 69 new vehicles purchased in 2007
• Equipment purchases

CAP accepts Cessnas 8000th aircraft 12-18-07.

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Consolidated Maintenance

• Leverages volume discount
• Standardized maintenance costs
• Result 16 cost avoidance

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Tools

• Website
• Online Tools
• Volunteer Magazine

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Website

• Easier Navigation
• External site is complete, internal site creation
  underway
• Allows CAP to have an effective online presence
  for electronic public awareness
• Content currently being transferred to new
  internal site.
• Will begin testing of new site during January and
  launch at Winter Board in March

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WMIRS

• WMIRS netted more NORTHCOM missions
• FY08 Air Defense Missions up 50
• In FY07 AF funded 8 more mission flying hours
  than in FY06
• NORTHCOM Planners use WMIRS daily
• Daily AFNORTH SITREP (taken from WMIRS) is key to
  highlighting CAP's efforts

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Public Trust

• Public Support
• Ethics
• Accountability
• Wing Banker Solution
• WMRS

Citizens Serving Communities
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Volunteer Magazine
The recruiting tool to share with nonmembers!
Current Issue
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Wreaths Across America

• Partnered with Worcester Wreath Company
• National Recognition CNN, USA Today, etc .
• All eight regions participated in sponsoring and
  placing over 6,000
• wreaths at veterans cemeteries nationwide

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Public Awareness

• PAOs Critical Key to Success
• Tell your story locally and regionally
• Build Value Reputation
• Friend-raising before Fund-raising
• Provides meaningful activities at unit level
• 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
• Allocating 22,500 for CAP education grants in
  08
• Maxwell AFB chapter is sponsoring local SEP
  program
• Partnership is a two-way street
• AFA great resource for meeting/conference guest
  speakers
• Units are encouraged to provide support for local
  AFA events
• Helps increase the membership in both
  organizations
• 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
• Call your order in for reduced
• shipping costs

www.vanguardmil.com/store/ 1-800-221-1264
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VSAF
Volunteer Support to the Air Force

• Wright-Patterson AFB Randolph AFB
  participated in 28 Jan Kick Off
• AF POCs are working with local CAP volunteers to
  identify and fill work areas
• Potential for more bases promising
• VSAF Uniform distinctive

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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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2008 National Conference
Make your plans now to join us August 6-9

• Conference registration begins online in April
• Cessna G1000 Ground School scheduled for
  pre-conference training
• National Commander and Vice Commander elections
• Get training, meet fellow members, and
  strengthen the volunteer spirit!

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Thank You for your Service!