OSU Silver Wings Knowledge, wisdom, and the courage to serve. Silver Wings: Training Matt McDaniel Orientation Leader 12 April 06

Knowledge, wisdom, and the courage to serve. Week II SW-AMG p. 6-11SW-AMG p Founding of Silver WingsFounding of Silver Wings Mission/ObjectivesMission/Objectives Type of OrganizationType of Organization Classes of MembershipClasses of Membership EMC & Board of TrusteesEMC & Board of Trustees Chapter HistoryChapter History Questions?Questions?

Knowledge, wisdom, and the courage to serve. Founding of SW AnF first founded in 1952AnF first founded in 1952 In the 1980’s SW was introducedIn the 1980’s SW was introduced In 1995 the name of AnF was changed to SWIn 1995 the name of AnF was changed to SW In 1996 SW as we know it today was bornIn 1996 SW as we know it today was born –Focus moved from military to civilian

Knowledge, wisdom, and the courage to serve. Mission & Objectives –Personal Development: character growth through community service –Professional Development: members are provided leadership opportunities –Civic Awareness: personal awareness and promotion of aerospace power and national defense.

Knowledge, wisdom, and the courage to serve. Type of Organization –Professional: members develop professional skills. –Educational: opportunities to learn about national defense and aerospace power. –Service: objectives focus around service to others.

Knowledge, wisdom, and the courage to serve. Type of Org. cont. –Social: Methods of carrying out objectives lead to enjoyable experiences for all members. –Civilian: While the organization is affiliated with Air Force ROTC, SW members have no military commitment

Knowledge, wisdom, and the courage to serve. Things to know MottoMotto –“Knowledge, wisdom, and the courage to serve.” CrestCrest –Double wings, shield of the US and the torch Colors & FlowerColors & Flower –Blue and white –White Rose SW Membership badgeSW Membership badge –Horizontal double wing w/ star

Knowledge, wisdom, and the courage to serve. Classes of Membership Active Membership: Completed four requirements for membership and have paid all dues.Active Membership: Completed four requirements for membership and have paid all dues. Inactive Membership: Have completed four requirements for membership and paid dues but may not vote or hold offices.Inactive Membership: Have completed four requirements for membership and paid dues but may not vote or hold offices. Associate Membership: Have not completed four requirements for membership and may not vote or hold office.Associate Membership: Have not completed four requirements for membership and may not vote or hold office.

Knowledge, wisdom, and the courage to serve. Membership cont. Alumni Membership: Members of SW who have graduated from college.Alumni Membership: Members of SW who have graduated from college. Honorary Membership: Highest tribute a SW chapter can extend. Honorary members are not charged dues and may not hold office or receive awards.Honorary Membership: Highest tribute a SW chapter can extend. Honorary members are not charged dues and may not hold office or receive awards.

Knowledge, wisdom, and the courage to serve. AAS/SW Board of Trustees BOT consists of 15 permanent members.BOT consists of 15 permanent members. Responsible for screening/hiring candidates for position of Executive Director, managing the retirement fund, evaluating the fiscal soundness of AAS and SW legislation and managing the Consolidated Programs Fund.Responsible for screening/hiring candidates for position of Executive Director, managing the retirement fund, evaluating the fiscal soundness of AAS and SW legislation and managing the Consolidated Programs Fund. Full list of BOT in your SW-AMGFull list of BOT in your SW-AMG

Knowledge, wisdom, and the courage to serve. EMC Executive DirectorExecutive Director –In charge of EMC and directs national administration of SW. Provides continuity of financial planning –Brigadier General Richard B. Bundy, USAF Ret. Executive SecretaryExecutive Secretary –Appointed by Executive Director –Judy Bundy National Administrative ConsultantsNational Administrative Consultants

Knowledge, wisdom, and the courage to serve. More info National Archives HQNational Archives HQ –Responsible for assembling, organizing and storing SW national archives, resource library and items of historical value. National AAS/SW websiteNational AAS/SW website –

Knowledge, wisdom, and the courage to serve. Chapter History Originally founded on this campus in June 1967Originally founded on this campus in June 1967 –General Curtis E. LeMay ANGEL FLIGHT of The Ohio State Univ. –AFROTC women’s group –Reactivated January 31 st 2006 with currently serving staff

Knowledge, wisdom, and the courage to serve. Chapter History Col. Francis J. McGouldrick Jr.Col. Francis J. McGouldrick Jr. –MIA over Laos Dec. 13 th 1968 –Taught Air Science at OSU and was in charge of Angel Flight –Served as a NAV on a B-57 that collided with a C-123 on a night mission –Survived by four daughters

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