1. Operational Business Plan for FY 18
As the CEO during this transition period, my main objectives in FY 18 are:
I. Complete any relevant items from the FY16 – FY18 Operations Plan;
II. Increase cooperation/synergy between the AOG and our USAFA Endowment;
III. Implement programs/projects I believe are needed.

2. Operational Business Plan for FY 18
As the CEO during this transition period, my main objectives in FY 18 are:
I. Complete any relevant items from the FY16 – FY18 Operations Plan
Affinity Groups
Produce and disseminate news items about existing affinity groups
Locate more interest groups that could benefit from Affinity Group status
Update Affinity Handbook and rules
Young Alumni Engagement
Implement a social media program to engage new graduates on a recurring basis
Cadets
Develop program to introduce firstclass cadets to chapter near first duty station
Career Services
Create an active, evolving marketing campaign for our Career Services
Create “Web Series” to educate graduates about career services/programs

3. Operational Business Plan for FY 18
As the CEO during this transition period, my main objectives in FY 18 are:
II. Increase cooperation/synergy between the AOG and our USAFA Endowment
Chapters
Develop process to better integrate Chapter Events with goals for Endowment
Ensure MGOs are aware of, and invited to, Chapter Events in their regions
Parents
Partner our Coordinator with our Endowment’s Director of Parent and Family Giving
AOG National Events
Partner with our Endowment and Athletics maximize engagement and defray costs     

4. Operational Business Plan for FY 18
As the CEO during this transition period, my main objectives in FY 18 are:
III. Implement programs/projects I believe are needed.
Launch First Stage of Business-Centric Graduate Interaction
Provide ability for graduates to find other graduates who own businesses
Stewardship of Existing AOG Funds
Devote AOG manpower to steward AOG-held gifts
Offset Checkpoints Costs
Find Donor/Sponsor to cover direct costs of printing/shipping Checkpoints
Prompt Board to Debate/Resolve Strategic Issues to Allow Creation of Next Ops Plan
What is our 10-Year End State?
Are Our Vision and Mission Correct?   

5. Operational Business Plan for FY 18

6. Operational Business Plan for FY 18
ARTICLE I. Purpose
Section 1. Vision: The Association of Graduates (AOG) is the primary organization of United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) graduates and friends of the Academy, dedicated to supporting the Academy mission of building leaders of character for the Air Force and the nation, and providing service and support to graduates, friends and cadets.
Section 2. Mission: To pursue our vision and to serve and support the United States of America, the United States Air Force, the United States Air Force Academy, and the graduate community by:
a. Working in partnership with the Academy to produce and foster graduates with an enduring commitment to integrity, excellence, and service to country.
b. Providing leadership, communication, and support to all Academy graduates and friends of the Academy, and promoting camaraderie among them.
c. Promoting the heritage of the Academy, our common traditions, and the accomplishments of our graduates.

7. Operational Business Plan for FY 18
ENDS:
The AOG is the premier support organization for the Academy and its graduates, promoting continued and increased interest in, support of and dedication to the mission, ideals, objectives, activities and heritage of the Academy.
Academy graduates and friends that support the AOG mission enjoy membership with a wide range of service benefits, which are supported by business and philanthropic opportunities as well as dues.
1. Graduates, cadets and friends are connected to the Academy and each other.
2. The Academy, its cadets and graduates receive enthusiastic strong support.
3. Graduates have loyalty to and camaraderie with each other.
4. The heritage and traditions of the Academy and accomplishments of its graduates
are promoted to increase awareness within the graduate community and the nation.
5. The Academy community values, respects, and has a good working relationship with the
AOG and its members