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2009 FEBRUARY NB

Washington, DC

Senior Advisor – Support Update

Col. Skip Guimond

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YOUR TEAM IS UP AND RUNNING! Support Section consists of 10 Advisors

and 6 Team Leaders Staff Section Process to Select our First

NCSA Advisor eServices will continue to get bigger,

better, and easier to use Expect to see minor changes and

improvements in the Staff (example new NCSA Advisor)

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTCol. Bryan Cooper, Advisor

New Organizational Excellence Specialty Track Up and Running

BOC format set & 1st two lessons completed

Updating numerous other Specialty Tacks Coordinating Revision of CAPR 50-17 2008 NSC was a GREAT Success—

already beginning work on 2009

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYLt. Col. Bill Hughes, Advisor

Accessibility of pilot & ES quals for out-of-Wing members is now up, and under constant review

Pilot info for new CAPR 60-1 completeORMS System replacing CATS/CEMS

testing in progress—expect release 04/09 Aircraft scheduling planned end of FY09 as

an add-on to WMIRS Ops Quals Ver 2 delayed due to higher level

priorities.

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AEROSPACE EDUCATIONCol. Mike Murrell, Advisor

CAPR 280-2 released 30 January Changes to CAPP 215 in progress-Summer NB Fly-A-Teacher Program continuing. Draft new

Reg being developed PCR Region and GLR Region AEO Schools have

been scheduled AE Summit held in conjunction with NCASE,

FY09 Goals and Initiatives Developed

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MARKETINGCol. Rick Greenhut, Advisor

Continuing Work on Selling Ad Space in Volunteer to Make Its Costs Self-Liquidating

NMWG testing Mega Meeting Video Conferencing Software for CAP Suitability

Working on Simplified Checklist for New CAP Members on How To Qualify for Ops Missions

Worked with NHQ/PA to Strengthen Region PA Officer Program

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PUBLIC AFFAIRSCol. Rick Greenhut, Acting Team Leader

Continuing improvements in Volunteer – Special Thanks to Julie DeBardelaben

Working with Member Affairs to improve CAP Online News

Working to Strengthen Region and Wing PAO Resources

Developing a Solid Network & Relationship with PIOs from other ES Organizations

Continuing Development of Story Concepts for Non-CAP Publications

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MEMBER AFFAIRSCol. Tom Todd, Advisor

Working with Public Affairs to improve CAP Online News

Develop a new member’s checklist for qualification into the most popular specialty qualifications

Working with the Uniform Team to Develop a new and Improved Standardized Uniform Policy

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AWARDS & PROMOTIONSLt. Col. Rick Mosley, Team Leader; Col. Tom Todd, Advisor

Award and Promotion Waiver requests are now being processed within a month—usually less than 2 weeks

Emergency Approvals have been coordinated in less than a week—but please use sparingly

Working directly with Wings to support requests lacking documentation rather than issue a denial

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UNIFORMSCol. Merle Starr, Team Leader; Col. Tom Todd, Advisor

Recommendations sent to CAP/CC for improved Uniform Policy

Coordinated Uniform Agenda Items for Winter Board Consideration

Developing a simplified process for member input (web bridge being reviewed)

Expanding size of Uniform Team (2 members added)

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GOVERNMENT RELATIONSCol. John Swain

Working BOG Approved Legislative Agenda incl. Restoration of Cuts to 2010 O&M Budget

Working on Support of HR 1333e ’09 Washington Focus events will include

Legislative Day, National CAP Display (AF Week), week long CAPabilities demo

New Advisory Group Formed to Assist Operation of DC Office

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STATE LEGISLATIVE TEAM LEADERCol. John Swain, Advisor, Acting Team Leader

Developing templates and training programs for Wing Legislative Officers

Developing a strong and effective State Legislative Team capable of providing support to those Wings which request it, and to assist in our overall legislative effectiveness.

Will be seeking Wing CCs assistance in preparing Legislative contact roster.

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CADET PROGRAMSLt. Col. Ned Lee

New NCSA Advisor Position Approved Continued development of Implementation

Guide for CAPR 52-10 Reconfiguring Cadet Alumni Association

Task Force New “Red Horse” Civil Engineering NCSA

approved on a fast track basis NCSA Prep and Staffing is underway for a

GREAT 2009 Summer program

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DRUG DEMAND REDUCTIONLt. Col. Jett Mayhew, Team Leader; Lt. Col. Ned Lee

CAPR 51-1 almost complete for review, delayed due to priorities

Forming new Team to develop DDR Excellence Program

Developing “Quick Start Guide” for New DDR Officers

Developing new Power Point Presentation for “Flying and OTC Drugs”

Continuing Tele-Training initiative with excellent feedback from the field

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SPAATZ ASSOCIATIONMaj. Steve Austen, Advisor; Lt. Col. Ned Lee Continuing liaison with the Spaatz Association Working with staff to identify Spaatz Award recipients to enhance both

Spaatz Assoc. and CAP recruiting 2009 Annual Dinner Saturday Evening Aerospace Leadership Scholarships (3 @ $2,500 each) is to be awarded Developing Marketing Plan to include a TSA website Working on a Spaatz Patron Squadron

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NATIONAL CADET ADVISORY COUNCILCol. Larry Trick, Advisor; Lt. Col. Ned Lee, Advisor

Conduct and guide NCAC Meeting Working Fitness, O Ride, & DDR Issues Advertising Missions & NCSAs to all Cadets

URBAN PROGRAMSCol. George Boyd, Team Advisor

Staff Study & Recommendations given to CAP/CC

Col. Boyd completed DEOMI Training at Patrick AFB

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Thank You for your continuing support,

and we all look forward to serving you