‘81 Second to None

ENDOWMENT PROPOSAL

Superstar lawyers and math whizzes and software entrepreneurs appear at first blush to lie outside ordinary experience. But they don't. They are products of history and community, of opportunity and legacy… Their success is not exceptional or mysterious. It is grounded in a web of advantages and inheritances …critical to making them who they are. .. The outlier, in the end, is not an outlier at all.

Malcolm T. Gladwell New York Times bestseller Outlier

Malcolm T. GladwellFour-time New York Times Bestseller Author and Speaker

OUTLIER: [out-lahy-er] noun: 1. something that lies outside the main body or group that it is a part of. 2. someone who stands apart from others of his or her group, as by differing actions, beliefs, religious practices, etc..

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The USAFA Class of ‘81 Endowment Committee believes…

Successful world leaders can be created from USAFA Cadets by producing a web of advantages, a history of community, opportunity and legacy through support of the ’81 Endowment efforts.

USAFA CLASS OF ‘81

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Mike Beale Bob Bledsoe*Mike BloomfieldJohn Fagnant Drew Grant Rich Haddad

Tim Harris

Tom Kallman Scott Schafer*Mary Beth ShagenaRandy Worrall

* Committee Co-Chairmen

We Believe

General Norton A. SchwartzAir Force Chief of StaffUSAFA CLASS OF ‘73

Cultural understanding is extremely important to our ability to affect positive outcomes… If we underestimate the significance of language, region, and culture in our global endeavors, we do so at our own risk, and to the detriment of our effectiveness.

USAFA graduates, in and out of uniform, are faced with a myriad of international challenges.

Cultural awareness and appreciation of international relations and interdependencies are critical traits of effective world leaders.

Our nation’s ability to promote U.S. values of freedom and free enterprise is dependent on our ability to navigate and influence in a multi-cultural arena.

First-hand experience with varied and diverse cultures is the most effective means for gaining awareness and developing the skills necessary to succeed in today’s global environment

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Therefore…

The Class of ‘81 seeks to structure its endowment to support International Programs

Where Cadets gain first hand knowledge and experience with varied and diverse cultures

Guided by experienced internationally accomplished leaders at the Academy, in U.S. Embassies abroad, and in corporate offices in the United States and around the world

In programs that must: Be available to any cadet, independent of academic major, background, etc. Be sustainable in the long-term, able to provide value as the world changes Provide valuable experience that is applicable throughout the cadets military and

civilian careers.

Col (Ret) Mike BloomfieldThree-time Space Shuttle Pilot and Mission CommanderUSAFA CLASS OF ‘81

Though well prepared for a career in the Space program, I had very little preparation for the international challenges that I faced after graduating…“

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‘81 Endowment Purpose

To give future cadets “advantages and inheritances, opportunity and legacy,” that they might become exceptional leaders in an increasing complex world arena.

Contribute to the “Web of Advantages” that help USAFA accomplish its mission: “The mission of the United States Air Force Academy is educate, train, and inspire men and women to become officers of character motivated to lead the United States Air Force in service to our nation.”

To introduce Cadets to the community of global leaders whose guidance and example will help them begin to build the skills they need as uniformed officers and civilians leaders.

To provide financial assistance to programs that provide high-level learning experiences for interested cadets and in doing so reinforce those values we feel important based on our life experiences

Charles PhillipsCEO of Infor and Member of the President's Economic Recovery Advisory Board USAFA CLASS OF ‘81

We supply technology and applications to more than 90% of communications companies worldwide today…“ ”

USAFA International Program Implementation

International Program Council (IPC) • Members from most academic departments represented

• Assures checks and balances so all departments have equal access to IP funding IPC would ultimately decide where ‘81 endowment funds would be administered

Director of the Office of International Programs (DFIP)

• Executive Agent to the IPC• Plans and executes IPC meetings• Creates international opportunities for cadets• Manages and ensures the appropriate use of all funds for international programs

USAFA IP Programs• International Officer Personnel Exchange Program• 4 year International Cadet Program• Cadet Foreign Academy Visits Program• Cadet Semester Academy Exchange program• Cadet Semester Study Abroad Programs• Cadet Summer Language Immersion Programs• Olmsted Foundation and USAF-funded Cultural Immersion Program• Academy Staff Foreign Military Interaction Programs• Cadet Foreign Area Studies Academic Major Embassy Programs with Political Advisors Asian Pacific Center for Security Studies

Dean ( Coordinated with the Commandant)

Department of Foreign Languages

These two programs align well with the ‘81 mission statement

Potential Programs Funded by ‘81 Endowment

Embassy Programs with U.S. Embassy Political Advisors (POLADs) - Well established, three-week program at one of the following: AFSOUTH, USPACOM, PACAF, or USAFE

- Provides high-level exposure to both Defense and State Department Operations

- Allows for interagency and international development opportunities

Positive feedback from DFIP: “Cadet called me 10 days into her three-week program with one of the POLAD offices, thanking me profusely for an opportunity that she believes will have a lasting impact on her future.”

Other Possibilities• Increase the number of POLAD and Asian Center type programs• Expand to other areas of Embassy specialties• Create possibilities to partner with International businesses To give future cadets “advantages and inheritances, opportunity and legacy,” that they

might become exceptional leaders in an increasing complex world arena.Maj Gen Richard “Beef” HaddadDirector of Plans and Programs, Headquarters Air Force Reserve CommandUSAFA CLASS OF ‘81

My first real international experience was a command position in Iraq during Desert Storm. I would have welcomed some international perspective or training as a cadet”…

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Potential Programs Funded by ‘81 Endowment(continued)

Asian Pacific Center for Security Studies

3 week program

Led by former U.S. Ambassador who is a retired General Officer

2012 was first year cadets were hosted (2)

Positive feedback: “Through the immersion program, we were able to experience first-hand the importance of foreign relations, cultural understanding and language in both public and military leadership.”

Other Possibilities• Increase the number of POLAD and Asian Center type programs• Expand to other areas of Embassy specialties• Create possibilities to partner with International businesses To give future cadets “advantages and inheritances, opportunity and legacy,” that they

might become exceptional leaders in an increasing complex world arena.Tom KallmanPresident & CEO, Kallman WorldwideUSAFA CLASS OF ‘81

American companies are behind their international counter-parts when it comes to global commerce and awareness. We’ve got to do something to train tomorrow’s leaders…

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Expand to other areas of Embassy specialtiesIn conjunction with USDOC Commercial SpecialsIn conjunction with the Office of Defense Cooperation

Create partnerships with International businesses

Domestically Abroad

Other opportunities aligned with the Endowment’s vision

Potential Programs Funded by ‘81 Endowment(continued)

We live in a global community. The more opportunities we can provide to the future leaders of that community the better equipped they will be to protect and defend the freedom we enjoy. Mary Beth ShagenaVisiting Professor, Department of Finance, Xavier UniversityUSAFA CLASS OF ‘81

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‘81 Endowment Drive Schedule

Solicit lead gifts to initiate the drive

Present to our class in Sept 2012

Begin making phone calls to classmates in Sept / Oct 2012

Goal is $1,000,000 by October 2016, in time for our 35th reunion

The Path to $1,000,000

$ per month $ per 2 week paycheck $ per day

100 ‘81ers commit $10,000 $208.33 $96.15 $6.85

200 ’81ers commit $5,000 $104.16 $48.07 $3.42

300 ‘81ers commit $3,333 $69.44 $31.73 $2.26

400 ‘81ers commit $2,500 $52.08 $24.03 $1.71

Other Possibilities• Increase the number of POLAD and Asian Center type programs• Expand to other areas of Embassy specialties• Create possibilities to partner with International businesses To give future cadets “advantages and inheritances, opportunity and legacy,” that they

might become exceptional leaders in an increasing complex world arena.

Visit www.usafa81endowment.com or email donate@usafa81endowment.com today!

Get Involved TODAY

Successful World Leaders can be created by producing a web of advantages, a history of community, opportunity and legacy.

Supporting the USAFA Class of ‘81 Endowment is not only important to the future of young men and women who will lead our military forces around the world, but America’s long-term strength will depend on the successful businesses run by those same men and women.

This is our class’ opportunity to give back and to further improve the unique institution that shaped our lives.

Please contact the USAFA ‘81 Endowment Committee today – for as little as $2.00 per day, you can help make a million dollar difference.

Visit www.usafa81endowment.com or email donate@usafa81endowment.com today!

Final Thoughts

The Endowment Committee understands that giving is a very personal matter. There are dozens of causes that are worthy of our consideration and support. The ‘81 Endowment Committee held several meetings and conference calls to arrive at a solution that we all believe in and a program that we truly feel will create better cadets, officers, and future business leaders entrusted with the long-term strength and prosperity of America.

The program is well structured, measurable, and sustainable – we hope that you agree and will join the Committee and the dozens of other ‘81 grads that have pledged their support.