We have a lot of tasks that need to be accomplished on a regular basis, but we have some long range goals to ensure the squadron is headed in the right direction as well. I'm always open to suggestions on how to shape and implement these goals so if you have ideas of things you'd like to see accomplished, talk to me and we can figure out how it fits. Eventually, there will be a point person for each goal listed to ensure the goals are being achieved as expected (let me know if one of these goals is something you're interested in and I'll be sure to include you).
- Squadron Membership
- Seniors - as of October 2011, we have 41 seniors in the squadron, however we only have about 15-20 actively involved (40-50%). For 2011 / 2012, we need to stay at or above 40 senior members, however we need participation and retention levels at 90%. We need to find out why our members are not actively participating and get everyone involved again, and eventually, let the members who do not want to participate drop out of the squadron and replenish the ranks with active members via targeted recruiting efforts.
- I do not want to get into a cycle of recruiting a lot of new members, spending squadron time and resources for the heavy up-front training, only to have them drop out after 3 months - this isn't fair to the members doing the training, and it's a waste of the new member's time.
- Cadets - As of October 2011, we have 16 cadets, although only 6-8 are active. Since the cadet cadre is such an important aspect of a CAP squadron, we have a much more broad reaching goal of increasing the cadet ranks to at least 40 cadets with 90% active involvement. There will be more information on how we achieve this in the Cadet Programs portion of this site.
- Every member is requested to bring in 2 people to a meeting or event throughout the year and introduce them to CAP. While we would like to increase membership, this is not an effort to inflate numbers, but rather introduce CAP to the community. We need to get the word out about what we do as the Civil Air Patrol.
- Professional development / Personnel
- Every member should have two specialty tracks they are working on - one of their choosing, and one as needed by squadron needs. If you have not been assigned a specialty track, let our Professional Development Officer know and we'll get you started
- Once you have your Specialty Track set up we will start working on your advancements. I would like to see everyone progress in rank where the only thing holding you back is time in grade.
- Emergency Services
- ES Training
- Every week at the squadron meeting there will be at least 1 ES task covered. Please see the Calendar to see when tasks are planned.
- We will increase our squadron trainer base to at least 3 people for each of the basic ES qualifications (MS, MO, GTM3, MSA)
- Aircrews
- We should have at least 3 fully qualified aircrews - 3 Mission Pilots and 6 Observers (i.e. all Mission Scanners should get training to be a qualified Mission Observer)
- Ground Teams
- We should have at least 2 GTL and 4 GTM3 qualified Officers / Seniors
- EVERY CADET should be qualified as a GTM3 or better to be able to participate in ES activities.
- Even if they do not plan on participating in the field, the skills obtained via the GTM3 training are indispensable for their personal development through life and the CAP program
- Cadets should also be qualified as MSA and FLM
- Mission Base Staff
- Long range goal is to have at least one each of IC, OSC, AOBD, GBD
- Every member should be a qualified Mission Staff Assistant
- Equipment
- We will be collecting ES equipment specific to the missions we are tasked with over the next year. If you know of sponsors who are interested in donating equipment or funds please contact our Finance Officer.
- Squadron Activities / Events
- Award Ceremonies will be more formal and done on a quarterly basis. See the calendar for dates. Please note that you are expected to be in Blues / Whites / Service Dress to receive a promotion at the ceremony. Cadets will continue on a monthly basis for their promotions, however to keep with the formal ceremony practice, they will be formally pinned at the quarterly event.
- Each month we will bring in an outside speaker or guest to talk with us about various ES, AE, or other relevant topic. Please talk to the Activities Director if you have ideas or contacts for these meetings.
- We will plan on at least 1 quarterly meeting to be held off-site as a visit to something aerospace related. Examples are ATC tours, University Tours, Business Tours, etc. Please talk to the Activities Director if you have ideas or contacts for these meetings.
- Fund Raising
- Each member is expected to bring in $100 per year to the squadron. This can be done via fundraising, outside donations, or donations by the member themselves.
- Cadets have an extra incentive to bring in funds as 50% of the money they bring in will be allocated directly back to the cadet for CAP activities (Encampment, Special Activities, Uniform Items, etc.)
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