Your CAP plans 2011

[jeders]

Recruit more members.  Work on retention.  Find out from former members why they left, and try to change those reasons (if not for personal reasons).

In my squadron there aren't any awards ceremonies on Commander's Call night for new senior members becoming 2nd Lts or receiving their Membership and Yeager award ribbons. While there are promotions awarded to cadets on these nights. Perhaps in some other composite squadrons this is the same too? Maybe the senior members then dont feel they are being recognized as they progress through the 5 levels and sometimes lose interest? Are there composite squadrons that recognize advancements for both cadets and senior members?

In my previous squadron we recognized seniors just as much as cadets. It helped to keep them interested I think, and it also helps to kill some time in the senior schedule.

In my current squadron, I know we used to do this, but lately it seems like the seniors aren't being recognized as much as they should, and I hope to change that.

[BradM]

I was selected to become the new Professional Develpment officer. So perhaps I can start this up in my squadron in 2011

[jimmydeanno]

EVERY squadron that I've ever been a member of has recognized senior member accomplishments as well as cadets.  Every specialty track upgrade, promotion, yeager, level completion, and even ES qualifications.  So much of assuming that it was a standard practice...

[BradM]

EVERY squadron that I've ever been a member of has recognized senior member accomplishments as well as cadets.  Every specialty track upgrade, promotion, yeager, level completion, and even ES qualifications.  So much of assuming that it was a standard practice...

What was the interest level and morale of the senior members in these squadrons?

[James Shaw]

EVERY squadron that I've ever been a member of has recognized senior member accomplishments as well as cadets.  Every specialty track upgrade, promotion, yeager, level completion, and even ES qualifications.  So much of assuming that it was a standard practice...

What area are you from?

[jimmydeanno]

What was the interest level and morale of the senior members in these squadrons?

It varied.  The leadership was motivated and wanted the unit to succeed.  Other seniors were more "casual."  Regardless of the persons morale and interest level, the leadership ensured that that person got recognized.  Sometimes it would be a few months between when we'd see the person and when the achievement happened, but it wasn't forgotten.  Amazingly, it's something that can actually draw someone back in.

What area are you from?

Oh, a lot of places.  New Hampshire, Virginia, Louisiana for actual squadrons I've been a member of.  I've also had the privilege of being a seminar advisor for NSC, etc and all the experiences that have been shared with me were pretty similar, not necessarily to the extent of ES qualification, but at minimum promotions, level awards and yeagers.

[Kojack]

What are your CAP plans for 2011?

I'm the Chief of Staff.  My goals are to support the Wing Commander in increasing O-Rides, A/C utilization, increase the number of Wright (Cadets side) and Yeager (Senior Side) awards.  We are also working to "Double up" on all staff assignments so that there are no critical loss possibilities and ensure that all Wing Staff complete the PD training in more than one Specialty Track.

What are your personal PD goals for the year?

I want to work on an actual COMMANDERS TRACK so that there is one and not just a listing that is nonexistent as far as any training goes. 

What are your professional CAP goals for the year?

Working on my resume to have a valid shot at becoming a Wing Commander.

[DBlair]

1. I have a lengthy/detailed written-out plan for 2011, which includes adding more CP staff, implementing a wide variety of activities/programs, and generally improving my section to its maximum potential.

2. Complete Level IV.

3. Continue to develop/maintain FLWG/Group 3 as the top Group-level Cadet Program in FLWG and SER.

[onetimeoneplace]

Some of my personal goals:

1. Earn Mitchell, preferably by June

2. Get onto PAWG Encampment Staff

3. Get onto my squadron's staff

4. Go on some missions and earn my GTM3

5. Go back to NBB; try out for NBB staff

6. MOST IMPORTANT - RELATES TO #1: Work up on PT, get C/CMSgt by February

[Tim Medeiros]

I fully intend to be less active in 2011 than any other year I've been in.  Joys of a new job and not knowing where I'll end up.

[manfredvonrichthofen]

I fully intend to be less active in 2011 than any other year I've been in.  Joys of a new job and not knowing where I'll end up.

Good luck I'm proud that the military will be gaining a valuable asset.

[Mc Gehee, Cody]

I personally plan on the following in the year of 2011

1. Continue my leadership roles in Wing CAC
2. Estb. my Group CAC and create a solid base for future Group 700 and 706 CACs to work with
3. Obtain my C/2nd Lt
4. Go to Encampment for a 3ed time
5. Become a SM

HOOAH! I only have till Sept 10 of this year to complete my goals. Wish me luck.

[RiverAux]

Cut back on my CAP participation. 

[NCRblues]

"the same thing i do every year my fellow SM's, try and take over a wing!!!!"     

[Mc Gehee, Cody]

"the same thing i do every year my fellow SM's, try and take over a wing!!!!"     

I have been trying that but as a cadet... I guess it kinda works... lol....

[meganite]

What are your CAP plans for 2011?

What are your personal PD goals for the year?

What are your professional CAP goals for the year?

1. Finish studying for the Yeager award/ribbon and take and pass the test.
2. Become Technician level in the specialty tracks of Professional Development and Finance.
3. Obtain ratings as a Mission Scanner and Observer.
4. Complete Officer Basic Course.
5. Complete SLS.
6. Become a 2nd Lt. after 6 months as a Senior Member [Feb 18th, 2011].
7. Complete 60 hours of Community Service to get the Community Service ribbon.
8. Go to Encampment this Summer.
9. Lose 20 to 25lbs

Wow, this echoes my list quite well :O Except for me it would be:
1. Finish studying for the Yeager award/ribbon and take and pass the test.
2. Become Technician level in the specialty tracks of Aerospace Education and ITO.
3. Obtain ratings as a Mission Observer.
4. Complete Officer Basic Course.
5. Complete SLS.
6. Become a 2nd Lt. after 6 months as a Senior Member [I don't actually know what date it would be... I should look into this whole sequence].
7. Maintain current weight +5lbs (need more exercise to build muscles because I am A WIMP)

[MIKE]

Your Date of Rank/Grade should be in your eServices record, unless they've changed it in the past two years.

[DKruse]

I took the last 12 months off as a patron member and just became active again last week.

1. Get back in the CAP routine
2. Get Senior Communications rating
3. Get back in the airplane and work on my instrument rating
4. Complete Level III
5. Complete the high-level ICS training

[J.American]

1. Billy Mitchell Award (being pinned in two weeks)
2. 6 min or less mile, consistently
3. Attend HGA and AL/MS Summer Encampment as Flight Commander
4. Recruiter Ribbon and Community Service 2nd Award.
5. Finish Wing CAC term with enough to show for it (I would like to try to work out a CAPM 39-1 Supplement like other wings, but that needs more work)
6. Amelia Earhart Award
7. Form a joint squadron Drill Team

[HGjunkie]

1) Get my Mitchell by the end of the year
2) Finally get my GTM3
3) Look into specialty tracks cadets can participate in
4) Go back to HGA and attend an NFA
5) Participate in Comm. Service
6) Run, run, run