2016 National Conference and BOG meeting

[NCRblues]

I am hearing some interesting rumors coming out of Nashville this morning, I will not specify or speculate until it is officially confirmed.

Anyone at the conference want to give us hard working, unable to take time off work, smucks an update?

[stillamarine]

I am hearing some interesting rumors coming out of Nashville this morning, I will not specify or speculate until it is officially confirmed.

Anyone at the conference want to give us hard working, unable to take time off work, smucks an update?

Now we all will be speculating.......

Amusingly enough I am doing what your signature says all day. Zzzzzzzzzzz

[Ned]

It's another meeting of our terrific volunteers, corporate staff, and stakeholders.  Amazing 75th anniversary video!

Anything in particular you looking for?

Ned Lee
National Cadet Program Manager

[Майор Хаткевич]

It's another meeting of our terrific volunteers, corporate staff, and stakeholders.  Amazing 75th anniversary video!

Anything in particular you looking for?

Ned Lee
National Cadet Program Manager

Ned, I think he's angling for something juicier.

[SMWOG]

Is there any truth that the Executive Director was let go or asked to retire?

[JeffDG]

Is there any truth that the Executive Director was let go or asked to retire?

He's retired, but I talked to him and he seems pretty happy to be retiring.

[SMWOG]

Good to hear...its 1700 now for him!

[SarDragon]

It's always 1700 somewhere.

[LATORRECA]

It's always 1700 somewhere.

  can't wait.

[FW]

So, the COO is gone, and now I've heard the CFO, Susan Easter, resigned. What is going on at the conference?  Nashville must be a hopping place...

[Eclipse]

So, the COO is gone, and now I've heard the CFO, Susan Easter, resigned. What is going on at the conference?  Nashville must be a hopping place...

Perhaps Winter is Coming...

[NIN]

Ned, I think he's angling for something juicier.

Your BDU shirt made the 75th anniversary video?  Juicy enough?

[Майор Хаткевич]

Ned, I think he's angling for something juicier.

Your BDU shirt made the 75th anniversary video?  Juicy enough?

Best.decision.i.ever.made.

Is the video posted anywhere?

[Eclipse]

^^^Amazing color and design work on those insignia right there...^^^

[Майор Хаткевич]

^^^Amazing color and design work on those insignia right there...^^^

Yea, was designed by a former Squadron CC.

[NIN]

Ned, I think he's angling for something juicier.

Your BDU shirt made the 75th anniversary video?  Juicy enough?

Best.decision.i.ever.made.

Is the video posted anywhere?

Not yet

[NCRblues]

Nashville must be a hopping place...

To say the least.

[SarDragon]

Ned, I think he's angling for something juicier.

Your BDU shirt made the 75th anniversary video?  Juicy enough?

Best.decision.i.ever.made.

Is the video posted anywhere?

Right here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWLm9ZOEXCU

[Eclipse]

Is that the final? It says "V2".

NHQ certainly got their money's worth on the slow-mo option.

[Nick]

Nashville must be a hopping place...

To say the least.

Yeah. Dallas is awesome tonight. :/


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[etodd]

Ned, I think he's angling for something juicier.

Your BDU shirt made the 75th anniversary video?  Juicy enough?

Best.decision.i.ever.made.

Is the video posted anywhere?

Right here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWLm9ZOEXCU

"This video is private. Sorry about that."


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[SarDragon]

The permissions have been changed.

[Майор Хаткевич]

The permissions have been changed.

Bummer.

[NIN]

Music rights haven't been cleared (yet). 

[JeffDG]

Music rights haven't been cleared (yet).

Title 17, United States Code strikes again!


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[NIN]

It's administrative timing.  Plus, nobody knows who exactly owns the rights to that particular piece. 

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[Eclipse]

((*sigh*))

http://www.adweek.com/socialtimes/royalty-free-music/38475

[NIN]

You want to produce a video and use royalty free,  go ahead. It's a good thing.

The video people had a specific creative need.   The guy who did this,  Scott Matthews,  had a different idea.

He's got an Emmy. I trust his judgement

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[Eclipse]

What I saw before it was taken down, which was listed as "Second draft", looked well done,
but IMHO, had far too much slo-mo and appeared to have been primarily footage from 2-3
activities (same cadets, same guidons, same facility, same hats stuck in the dryer door).

There were a couple cuts from what looked like very old stock CAP footage that may have just been
fillers because they didn't really have any context that helped the narrative.

As to the music, I'd like to think what I heard was actually placeholder music as it was just the same
slowed-down brass piece over and over.

(Aren't you supposed to be running breakouts or something?)

[Майор Хаткевич]

I just want to see my BDU blouse. :/

[Eclipse]

I just want to see my BDU blouse. :/

It got a very nice closeup.

[Offutteer]

So, the COO is gone, and now I've heard the CFO, Susan Easter, resigned. What is going on at the conference?  Nashville must be a hopping place...

I called NHQ and was told that Susan Easter is still there, no resignation.

[FW]

So, the COO is gone, and now I've heard the CFO, Susan Easter, resigned. What is going on at the conference?  Nashville must be a hopping place...

I called NHQ and was told that Susan Easter is still there, no resignation.

Yes, she is still there, however she put in her notice 3 weeks ago.  I have not asked her when her last day will be.

[MSG Mac]

I once again saw the MER Commander and his Vice wearing the Maryland National Guard Distinguished service Cross around their necks. I guess Full Colonels are exempt from CAPM 39-1 and CAPR 39-3. I asked the MER/CC and he said "The National Commander approved the wear" Seriously feel that there is a lack of integrity there. Plus a violation of the oath they take to follow and enforce the regulations of CAP.

Before you ask, I have brought this matter up to the MER Commander and got the reply cited above.

[JeffDG]

I once again saw the MER Commander and his Vice wearing the Maryland National Guard Distinguished service Cross around their necks. I guess Full Colonels are exempt from CAPM 39-1 and CAPR 39-3. I asked the MER/CC and he said "The National Commander approved the wear" Seriously feel that there is a lack of integrity there. Plus a violation of the oath they take to follow and enforce the regulations of CAP.

Before you ask, I have brought this matter up to the MER Commander and got the reply cited above.

So, whose signature is on the above-mentioned regulations?

Is it so hard to believe that these two folks requested and received a waiver of CAPM 39-1 and CAPR 39-3 for this particular item?  If so, then they are entirely fine wearing it, and in full compliance with regulations, as the issuing authority has inherent authority to grant waivers.

[Eclipse]

This is akin to former NAT CC's and staff who would literally hand out Comm Comms to cadets for helping at conferences,
then the cadets came home wearing them with CCs being "um what?"

[PA Guy]

I once again saw the MER Commander and his Vice wearing the Maryland National Guard Distinguished service Cross around their necks. I guess Full Colonels are exempt from CAPM 39-1 and CAPR 39-3. I asked the MER/CC and he said "The National Commander approved the wear" Seriously feel that there is a lack of integrity there. Plus a violation of the oath they take to follow and enforce the regulations of CAP.

Before you ask, I have brought this matter up to the MER Commander and got the reply cited above.

So that is what that garish thing was hanging around his neck!

[LSThiker]

So, whose signature is on the above-mentioned regulations?

Is it so hard to believe that these two folks requested and received a waiver of CAPM 39-1 and CAPR 39-3 for this particular item?  If so, then they are entirely fine wearing it, and in full compliance with regulations, as the issuing authority has inherent authority to grant waivers.

Not the CAP-USAF Commander or the Headquarters USAF:

1.1.2.2.  The Commander, CAP-USAF, with the approval of Headquarters USAF, prescribes
the wear of the USAF-style uniforms, as well as the insignia, badges, and devices worn on these
uniforms. 

So no, the issuing authority of CAPM 39-1 and CAPR 39-3 is not the authority to grant waivers to the USAF-style uniform.


Not saying they do not have a waiver, just correcting your statement. 

[MSG Mac]

CAPM follows the USAF regulation that only "FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED" awards may be worn. NAtional Guard awards are specifically forbidden from wear on the USAF and CAP uniforms.

[Eclipse]

http://capvolunteernow.com/todays-features/?rowland_retires_as_cap_coo_salvador_named_as_interim&show=news&newsID=22326

"On Wednesday, Aug. 10, Don Rowland, CAP National Headquarters chief operating officer, announced his retirement after 31 years of service in CAP, 11 in the corporation's top position.

The Board of Governors has selected John Salvador to serve as interim COO.

The application process for the position of NHQ's COO is under development and will be announced soon."

[Fubar]

Do you have your packet ready Eclipse? 

[FW]

The list for the job is pretty long already....

[PHall]

The list for the job is pretty long already....

Relocating to Alabama will probably cut that list down. A lot!

[Ned]

^^ But the COO could almost certainly authorize telecommuting, wouldn't you think?

[Eclipse]

^^ But the COO could almost certainly authorize telecommuting, wouldn't you think?

CAP HQ will be moving to Tyndall next FY, so all bets are off.

[FW]

So, the COO is gone, and now I've heard the CFO, Susan Easter, resigned. What is going on at the conference?  Nashville must be a hopping place...

I called NHQ and was told that Susan Easter is still there, no resignation.

Yes, she is still there, however she put in her notice 3 weeks ago.  I have not asked her when her last day will be.

Just heard from our CFO, Susan Easter.  She is not leaving her position "now".  I'm sure this is a relief for the BoG and our interim COO, John Salvador...

[Майор Хаткевич]

^^ But the COO could almost certainly authorize telecommuting, wouldn't you think?

CAP HQ will be moving to Tyndall next FY, so all bets are off.

I got excited...

Q:   Is the National Headquarters moving to Tyndall AFB, FL, the home of 1AF?
A:  No.  One of the conditions for realignment was for HQ CAP-USAF to remain at Maxwell AFB, AL.  Since both CAP and CAP-USAF headquarters work closely for mission success, CAP's National Headquarters will also remain at Maxwell.[/size]

http://capnhq.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2697/~/cap-usaf-1st-air-force-realignment

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[Eclipse]

Keep believing that. 

You heard it here first.

[Майор Хаткевич]

Keep believing that. 

You heard it here first.

I'm already holding out for this 75th anniversary video, now you want me to hold out for that as well?

[NIN]

75th video may be back as early as today. At the same time the music clearance was going thru,  a misspelling in the graphics was discovered.  Oops!!

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[Eclipse]

ROWLAND TO RECEIVE CAP LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP

http://capvolunteernow.com/todays-features/?rowland_to_receive_cap_lifetime_membership&show=news&newsID=22330

"Don Rowland, after providing more than three decades of dedicated service at Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters, will be honored and recognized with a Lifetime Membership in CAP.

The announcement was made by CAP's national commander, Maj. Gen. Joe Vazquez, during the organization's annual conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

"Life Membership is one of the highest honors in Civil Air Patrol," Vazquez told CAP members attending the General Assembly Aug. 12.   

"Life membership is a small token of CAP's appreciation for the many contributions [he has] made to our success over the last 31 years," he said.

Rowland announced his retirement Aug. 10 as CAP's top paid executive at National Headquarters at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. He served 11 years, initially as executive director and later as chief operating officer.

His retirement concluded a distinguished 31-year career with CAP, starting with his CAP-USAF staff position in 1985. After a 23-year U.S. Air Force career, "Don joined CAP as one of our first true corporate employees and was instrumental in developing our early Counterdrug Program," Vazquez said.

Rowland served in a number of positions after that, including director of plans and requirements, director of strategic communications and plans and senior director.

"During his tenure many positive changes have come to CAP," Vazquez said, citing:

Improved overall financial status, including CAP's first of seven unqualified audits and introduction of the Wing Banker Program;

Establishment of the Wing Administrator program, providing paid employees to support each wing for the first time ever; and

The conversion from an in-house supply store to a partnership with Vanguard Industries, which provided additional support for cadet activities at the wing, region and national levels and upgrades of corporate-owned facilities; 
"The advancements in technology and missions during Don's service are also noteworthy," the national commander said.

"Additional missions like Green Flag and Falcon Virgo have brought much-needed attention to CAP's capabilities. The establishment of our consolidated maintenance program made a significant impact on our ability to remain mission ready, and our transition to the glass cockpit ensured members had the most up- to-date equipment," he said."

[BuckeyeDEJ]

Well, if HQ CAP moves to Tyndall, at least it's still in Alabama.

Yes, I live in Florida. I know, I know. But everything north of I-4 is just The South.

[stillamarine]

Well, if HQ CAP moves to Tyndall, at least it's still in Alabama.

Yes, I live in Florida. I know, I know. But everything north of I-4 is just The South.

When I was in Group I, the Group CC submitted quarterly requests to be reassigned to ALWG. Was easier to go to PD, etc in ALWG then FLWG. And as a panhandle native we used FLA on our addresses for years for Formerly Lower Alabama.

[NIN]

75th video may be back as early as today. At the same time the music clearance was going thru,  a misspelling in the graphics was discovered.  Oops!!

http://youtu.be/lxRdZrI7vbA

[Майор Хаткевич]

Woohoo!

[PHall]

Woohoo!

Your 15 minutes of fame is officially over!

[Майор Хаткевич]

Your 15 minutes of fame is officially over!

Bests having it hang in the closed.

[SarDragon]

Your 15 minutes of fame is officially over!

Bests having it hang in the closed.

Was that some kind of funny Rooshin?

[Luis R. Ramos]

Your 15 minutes of fame is are (FTFY) officially over!

Don't get upset, I make the same mistakes, and you call me out, very often I would say!   

[PHall]

Your 15 minutes of fame is are (FTFY) officially over!

Don't get upset, I make the same mistakes, and you call me out, very often I would say!   

Using Russian syntax Luis, using Russian syntax.