Spring NEC MeetingSpring NEC Meeting

Chicago, ILChicago, ILApril 29 - 30, 2011April 29 - 30, 2011

Call to Order Maj Gen Courter

Invocation Ch Col Woodard

Pledge of Allegiance Col Chazell

Roll Call Mr. Rowland

Safety Briefing Col Diduch

Invocation

Ch, Col Whitson Woodard

Pledge of Allegiance

Col Chazell

Roll Call

Mr. Don Rowland

Safety Briefing

Col Diduch

Welcome and Introductions

Maj Gen Courter

Agenda Item 1

Advisor / CommitteeReports

Col Chazell

Agenda Item 2

Approval of the October 2010National Executive Committee

Minutes

Col Chazell

Proposed NEC Action

That the National Executive Committee approve the October 2010 NEC minutes.

Agenda Item 3

CY2012 NEC Meeting Dates

Col Chazell

Proposed NEC Action

That the National Executive Committee approve the proposed NEC dates for CY2012.

Agenda Item 4

Meet the Candidates

Col Herrin

Proposed NEC Action

That the National Executive Committee approve that the day before a National Board meeting in which the National Board is scheduled to elect a National Commander and/or National Vice Commander that a “Meet the Candidates” forum be held for all National Board members. That this session is to be moderated by the National Legal Officer or his designee. That the moderator be allowed to solicit questions prior to the session from a wide variety of sources and that all candidates for National Commander and National Vice Commander shall be invited to attend.

Proposed NEC Action

That the National Executive Committee approve the following policy: (1) the day before a National Board meeting in which the National Board is scheduled to elect a National Commander and/or National Vice Commander, a “Meet the Candidates” forum will be held for all National Board members; this session is to be moderated by the National Legal Officer or his designee, and the moderator will solicit questions prior to the session from a wide variety of sources, including the National Board members present at the forum; and that all candidates for National Commander and National Vice Commander shall be invited to attend; and (2) that the instructions and guidelines provided by the NLO to the candidates in 2010 (as amended) be utilized to develop a regulation formalizing the election process for the National Commander and National Vice Commander.

Agenda Item 5

RCLS / COS Equivalency for the Eaker Award

Col Chazell

ECI 13 be approved as an RCLS/COS equivalent for cadets needing RCLS/COS for the Eaker Award upon Wing Commander approval on a case-by-case basis and administered by NHQ

Proposed NEC Action

That the National Executive Committee direct the National Staff and NHQ cadet programs teams to develop a “correspondence course” option to serve as an equivalency to RCLS and COS for cadets striving to earn the General Ira C. Eaker Award; and, that such an option be ready for cadet use no later than 1 October 2011.

Agenda Item 6

Col Robert Payton National PAO of the Year Award

Col Chazell

Proposed NEC Action

That the National Executive Committee approve changing CAPR 190-1 to allow PAOs at all levels to compete for the Payton Award starting in 2012.

Agenda Item 7

Civil Air Patrol Public Affairs Awards Program

Col Chazell

Proposed NEC Action

That the National Executive Committee authorize implementation of the Maj Howell Balsem Exceptional Achievement Awards as follows:

 

The Maj Howell Balsem Exceptional Achievement Awards recognize excellence in ten major categories of the CAP Public Affairs Program as listed (See chart):

Proposed NEC Action

The Balsem Awards are judged by a panel of public relations practitioners with expertise in the various categories who are not associated with Civil Air Patrol.

 

The awards program is administered by a committee of PAOs headed by the National Public Affairs Team Leader and the NHQ Deputy Director, Public Affairs. At least two judges are selected annually in each of the eight categories and the winners are selected based solely on the judges’ view of each entry’s creativity and overall effectiveness, with emphasis on following the four-step planning process.

 

Proposed NEC Action

The judges may award a first-place Balsem Award, second-place Award of Excellence and third-place Certificate of Merit for each of the 34 categories, OR the judges may opt to not present an award in any category.

 

More than one first-, second- and third-place award may be selected, as the judges deem appropriate.

 

All awards are NHQ generated certificates that will be mailed to each award winner’s wing commander for presentation at an appropriate time. Winners will also be announced via a news release.

Agenda Item 8

Triangle / Propeller Logo

Col Chazell

CAP Command PatchCAP Command Patch• Not in the current CAPR 900-2, but use as a uniform item is outlined in CAPR 39-1 - The Command Patch will be in the updated

CAPR 900-2

• Guidelines in the updated CAPR 900-2 will allow the command patch to generally be used on:

- Corporate vehicles, if directed by CAPR 77-1 and any other directive or policy letter as issued.

- Corporate aircraft, if directed by CAPR 66-1 and any other directive or policy letter as issued.

- CAP-owned equipment (base station radios, handheld radios, DF equipment, etc.) as prescribed by CAPR 174-1 and any other directive or policy letter as issued.

Official SealOfficial Seal• Use and guidelines outlined in CAPR 900-2

• May generally be used on:

- Corporate vehicles and CAP-owned equipment - All official CAP publications, web pages

- All official invitations, greetings, and programs

- Stationary and CAP Business cards of any CAP unit or authorized committee

- Membership cards issued by National Headquarters

- Signs identifying CAP units at all levels

- Posters and other informational or recruiting materials issued by National Headquarters

EmblemEmblem

• Use and guidelines outlined in CAPR 900-2

• May generally be used on:

- Corporate aircraft and member-owned vehicles

- CAP-owned or privately-owned equipment

- Posters and other items used in CAP displays

- All official CAP web pages

- Official invitations, greetings, and programs

- All official CAP and personal stationary, signs, and business cards, and unit informational materials

- Wing certificates and scrolls

- Insignia, jewelry, and similar articles

Triangle/PropellerTriangle/Propeller

• Proposed general and optional use to include, but not limited to:

- All official CAP publications

- All official CAP web pages nationwide

- Official invitations, greetings, and programs

- Stationary of any CAP unit or authorized committee

- Signs identifying CAP units at all levels

- News release letterhead; Civil Air Patrol business cards and other official printed material

- Marketing, promotional and recruiting materials, including printed or electronic brochures, magazines, newsletters, exhibits, etc

- All official social media communiqués

Proposed NEC Action

That the National Executive Committee approve the use of the triangle/propeller logo as an optional alternative to the CAP seal, patch and emblem in publications and promotional materials to include, but not limited to:

1. All official CAP publications (through squadron level).

2. All official CAP web pages nationwide (through squadron level).

3. Official invitations, greetings, and programs at national, regional, and wing levels.

4. Stationary of any CAP unit or authorized committee.

5. Signs identifying CAP units at all levels.

Proposed NEC Action

6. News release letterhead; Civil Air Patrol business cards, using the member’s official CAP duty title; and other official printed material.

7. Marketing, promotional and recruiting materials, including brochures, magazines, newsletters, exhibits, vehicle wraps, signs, banners, billboards, print ads, posters, videos, coins, lapel pins, shirts etc. (through squadron level).

8.  All official social media communiqués including, but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Flickr, blogs, etc. (through squadron level).

9.  Printed or electronic unit and NHQ newsletters.

Agenda Item 9

Approval of Chaplain & CDI Appointments

Col Chazell

Proposed NEC Action

That the National Executive Committee amend CAPR 265-1, with immediate effect, to require the Wing Chaplain to obtain the affirmative approval of any initial applicant for appointment as a CAP Chaplain or CDI from the applicant’s Wing Commander prior to further consideration of the applicant’s appointment.

Agenda Item 10

Building for the Texas Wing Operations, Training & HQ

Col Jensen

Proposed NEC Action

That the National Executive Committee approve the proposed building project as per the requirements of CAPR 70-1, Section D, paragraph 5-2.c, which requires NEC approval of projects estimated to exceed $25,000 in cost.

Agenda Item 11

Old Business

Gen Courter

Agenda Item 11

A. Active Personnel Files

B. CAP Chaplain Qualifications

C. Clarification of Training Regulations for the Wing At-Large Units

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Agenda Item 12

New Business

Gen Courter

Retired CAP members receive CAP Volunteer Magazine at the 50 percent ($12.50) of the subscription price of publication.

Region Commanders be instructed to publish to their subordinate commands to encourage their members to attend church of their choice in service dress or corporate uniform on the Saturday or Sunday prior to Memorial Day and on the first Saturday or Sunday of December

A. Awards, Decorations, and Promotions

B. Other actions as required

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On Break

Current Membership & ResourcesCurrent Membership & Resources

550 Aircraft

&

42 Gliders

2,000 Fixed

Land Radios

975Vehicles

4,575

Mobile Radios

3,100

Portables

61,535 Members

35,009 Senior Members26,526 Cadets

Safety of our Members Safety of our Members

FY10 FY11 Goal FY11 Actual A/C Accidents¹ 1.78 1.78 0 A/C Incidents¹ 40.96 42.74 11.27 A/C Repair Costs³ $261k $261k $50k

Vehicle Accident Rate² 0 0 .32

Vehicle Incidents² 3.44 3.73 1.95

Bodily Inj. Accident Rate² 1.15 .59 .32

Bodily Injury Incidents² 12.46 13.6 1.95

Fatalities 0 0 0

¹ National Aircraft Accident and Incident rates per/100,000 flying hours National Aircraft Accident and Incident rates per/100,000 flying hours ² Rates calculated per/10,000 membersRates calculated per/10,000 members

National Statistics As of: 27 Apr 2011

³ Includes $46K charge for one aircraft mishap. Includes $46K charge for one aircraft mishap.

Aerospace EducationAerospace Education

AE Leadership TeamsAE Leadership Teams Promoting the AE mission of CAP Promoting the AE mission of CAP

ACE ProgramACE Program 11,000 students in 2011 11,000 students in 2011

AE Newsletter / E-NewsbriefAE Newsletter / E-Newsbrief

2011 AEO Schools2011 AEO Schools MERMER 18-20 May 18-20 May NationalNational 21-25 Jun 21-25 Jun RMRRMR 29-31 Jul 29-31 Jul PCRPCR 30 Jul - 2 Aug 30 Jul - 2 Aug GLRGLR 10-13 Aug10-13 Aug

www.capmembers.com/aewww.capmembers.com/ae

Cadet ProgramsCadet Programs

Learn to LeadLearn to Lead Volumes 3 & 4, serving cadet officers, Volumes 3 & 4, serving cadet officers,

will be available by year’s end will be available by year’s end

College & Flight ScholarshipsCollege & Flight Scholarships 42 cadets selected for 2011-12 42 cadets selected for 2011-12

academic year academic year

CyberPatriot IIICyberPatriot III Central Florida cadet team won Central Florida cadet team won

National Championship and National Championship and Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy

Summer 2011 NCSA’sSummer 2011 NCSA’s

www.capcadets.comwww.capcadets.com

Oct - Mar AF Mission Flying Hour ComparisonOct - Mar AF Mission Flying Hour Comparison

FY10 FY11 % Diff

Air Defense 1,110 1,451 30.7%

Drug Interdiction 1,149 535 -53.4%Range Support 210 232 10.5%

Route Survey 150 178 18.7%

SAR 1,130 821 -27.3%

DSCA/DR 109 62 -43.1%Other/HLS 2,023 2,844 33.8%Trng/COF/MX 19,506 16,657 -14.6%

Total 25,387 22,780 -10.3%

Missions / ExercisesMissions / Exercises

Current Missions/Exercises Current Missions/Exercises

MID FY11:MID FY11:

CA - Shuttle landing supportCA - Shuttle landing support

IN, MN, ND, NH, SD - flooding recon, other IN, MN, ND, NH, SD - flooding recon, other assistanceassistance

GA - DRE- Air Defense/HLS exercise to GA - DRE- Air Defense/HLS exercise to support Army deploymentssupport Army deployments

AR - Photographing Public AirportsAR - Photographing Public Airports

AZ - 84AZ - 84thth RADES-evaluation of radar sites RADES-evaluation of radar sites

CA - USMC Camp Pendleton radar CA - USMC Camp Pendleton radar evaluationevaluation

FL - Sun ’n Fun & Mexican SAR Controlled FL - Sun ’n Fun & Mexican SAR Controlled exchange with AFRCCexchange with AFRCC

TX - Tyler School District aerial photosTX - Tyler School District aerial photos

HI - Tsunami WarningHI - Tsunami Warning

Current Missions/Exercises Current Missions/Exercises

Ongoing:Ongoing:

Congressional Squadron, DC and MD - Falcon Virgo Air Defense practice DE & MD - Traffic monitoring missionsFL - Eglin AFB Fire PatrolMD & SD - Animal & Marine SurveysAK- Red Flag InterceptsME- Navy Ship EscortCT- Department of Emergency Management supports Nuclear Safety Emergency ProgramAR, AZ, FL, GA, OK & TX - Low Level Route SurveysLA & NV - Full Motion Video Nationwide - Air Defense Sector InterceptsNationwide - AFROTC & AFJROTC O-ridesNationwide - Teach Orientation Flights

Resource of Choice - MIPRS Resource of Choice - MIPRS

$347K12

Customers $680K15

Customers

$2.0M23

Customers

$421K10

Customers

* FY11 is year-to-date, while * FY11 is year-to-date, while previous previous years are 12 complete months. years are 12 complete months.

Mark your calendars now for CAP’s 2011 Mark your calendars now for CAP’s 2011 National Conference in Louisville, KY! National Conference in Louisville, KY! Dates are 17-20 Aug 2011Dates are 17-20 Aug 2011

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