Executive Director’s Update

1. Executive Director’s Update

2. Missions • Emergency Services • Cadet Programs • Aerospace Education “Citizens Serving Communities”

3. 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 “Citizens Serving Communities”

4. Cadet Programs Wreaths Across America 1,800 cadets attended encampments Glider Training “Citizens Serving Communities”

5. Aerospace Education • “Aerospace for the Very Young” • “Fly A Teacher” on WMIRS • “Journey of Flight” • New thematic units • AEO School • October 2007 AE Summit “Citizens Serving Communities”

6. 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 “Citizens Serving Communities”

7. School Enrichment • New K-5 program, curriculum • Programs aligned to national educational standards • 3,000 cadets, 85 units • 06 SEP Summit “Citizens Serving Communities”

8. Professional Development • New in 2007 • Great Start • Squadron Leadership School • Professional Development Summit • Instructor course • Level One online • “Summary Conversations” “Citizens Serving Communities”

9. Resources • Equipment • Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance “Citizens Serving Communities”

10. Equipment Upgrades • 73 glass-cockpit Cessnas now in the field; • 31 more to be delivered this year  • Funding for 30 vehicles • Equipment purchases “Citizens Serving Communities”

11. Consolidated Maintenance • Leverages volume discount • Not for every aircraft • Standardized maintenance costs • Result: 16% cost avoidance “Citizens Serving Communities”

12. Tools • Website • Online Tools • Volunteer Magazine “Citizens Serving Communities”

13. 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 “Citizens Serving Communities”

14. 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 “Citizens Serving Communities”

15. 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 “Citizens Serving Communities”

16. Wing Banker Program • Public Support • Funding • Accountability • Wing Banker Solution “Citizens Serving Communities”

17. Volunteer Magazine The recruiting tool to share with nonmembers! Current Issue “Citizens Serving Communities”

18. Strategies • Communication • Clarify Goals • Recognition • A Volunteer’s Reward • Branding Opportunities • Wreaths Across America • School Enrichment Programs • Drug Demand Reduction Programs • Fly A Teacher “Citizens Serving Communities”

19. 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 “Citizens Serving Communities”

20. Public Awareness • PAO’s 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 “Citizens Serving Communities”

21. 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 “Citizens Serving Communities”

22. Air Force Association • AFA is one of CAP’s 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 AFA…promotes CAP! “Citizens Serving Communities”

23. 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 “Citizens Serving Communities”

24. 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 “Citizens Serving Communities”

25. Building Blocks To Produce a Remarkable Organization We Must: • Raise Public Awareness • Establish Public Trust • Capitalize on Partnership Development • Build Permanent Meeting Facilities “Citizens Serving Communities”

26. Thank You Your Corporate Team