1. 1 2009 FEBRUARY NB Washington, DC Senior Advisor – Support Update Col. Skip Guimond

2. 2 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)

3. 3 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Col. Bryan Cooper, Advisor New Organizational Excellence Specialty Track Up and Running BOC format set & 1 st 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

4. 4 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Lt. 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 complete ORMS 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.

5. 5 AEROSPACE EDUCATION Col. 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

6. 6 MARKETING Col. 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

7. 7 PUBLIC AFFAIRS Col. 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

8. 8 MEMBER AFFAIRS Col. 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

9. 9 AWARDS & PROMOTIONS Lt. 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

10. 10 UNIFORMS Col. 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)

11. 11 GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Col. 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

12. 12 STATE LEGISLATIVE TEAM LEADER Col. 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.

13. 13 CADET PROGRAMS Lt. 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

14. 14 DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION Lt. 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

15. 15 SPAATZ ASSOCIATION Maj. 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

16. 16 NATIONAL CADET ADVISORY COUNCIL Col. 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 PROGRAMS Col. George Boyd, Team Advisor Staff Study & Recommendations given to CAP/CC Col. Boyd completed DEOMI Training at Patrick AFB

17. 17 performing missions for America 17 Thank You for your continuing support, and we all look forward to serving you