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SSA–CAP Cadet 1 st Flight Certificates and SSA-CAP Cadet Introductory Membership. How The Program Works Capt. Sue D. Martin FLWG, CAP. SSA-CAP Partnership. Soaring Society of America (SSA) and Civil Air Patrol (CAP) have a 5-year renewable Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).
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SSA–CAP Cadet 1st Flight Certificates and SSA-CAP Cadet Introductory Membership How The Program Works Capt. Sue D. Martin FLWG, CAP
SSA-CAP Partnership • Soaring Society of America (SSA) and Civil Air Patrol (CAP) have a 5-year renewable Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). • In part, the partnership provides our cadets with a 1st Flight Certificate and Free CAP Cadet Introductory Membership in SSA. • The following slides provide instructions to help you give your cadets a great experience following their first glider flight.
How to Get Started • Start by ordering the “SSA-CAP 1st Flight Certificates”. • To place your order, contact: • Rhonda Copeland SSA Member Services Phone: (575) 392-1177 Fax: (575) 392-8154 email: rcopeland@ssa.org
CAP Senior Member Steps • Fill out the Certificates. • Present the Certificates to the Cadets who are flying for the first time. • The certificate is signed by the Glider Orientation or Instructor Pilot. • It can be presented the same day as the flight or sent to their Squadron Commander to award at a later date. • Cadets are then eligible to become SSA CAP Cadet Introductory Members. • Familiarize yourself with the sign up process , then assist the Cadets. (Inform the cadets it is their responsibility to sign up at cadet.ssa.org) • Follow up with Cadets to encourage membership.
Cadets Enrollment Steps • To get enrolled, the Cadet must log onto http://cadet.ssa.org/and enter his/her name. • Follow the directions on the SSA Website. • The Membership Department will send out the membership card in about one week. • Questions for the Membership Department, contact: • Rhonda Copeland SSA Member Services Phone: (575) 392-1177 Fax: (575) 392-8154 email: rcopeland@ssa.org
Benefits • Free SSA Introductory Membership until their 18th birthday • SSA website access, including a personal blog • E-mail newsletters • SSA RSS feeds • Online archive of Soaring magazine • SSA's Facebook page • Participation in the SSA Badge program • Three Issues of Soaring magazine • Eligibility to join local SSA clubs
SSA Web Information • Here are some links for more information on the SSA memberships and youth opportunities. • Cadet Introductory Offer (SSA): http://cadet.ssa.org/ • Benefits of Membership (SSA):http://www.ssa.org/Default.asp?content=3104 • Cadet Youth Flying Scholarships (SSA):http://www.ssa.org/Youth • Additional Information: http://www.ssa.org/