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NCR Public Affairs Academy

Started by CAP Producer, March 11, 2009, 12:09:54 AM

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CAP Producer

Date: 26-28 June 2009
Location: Camp Ashland, NE
Website: http://www.ncrpao.org/paoa.htm


The North Central Region's Public Affairs Leadership Academy will provide basic level training on the key tasks of a Squadron PAO. The curriculum includes:

Planning for Success as a PAO
Creating and Publishing Effective Press Releases
Editing Informative and Entertaining Newsletters
Developing Effective and Informative Squadron Websites
Letting the community know who you are with Effective Community Outreach

An entire day of the academy will be devoted to Basic Level Mission Information Officer (MIO) Training.

The academy will also present ideas and best practices on the use of technology in Public Affairs Operations and discussions of the Leadership that CAP Public Affairs Officers can provide to the organization at all levels.

All training will be a combination of live & multi-media presentations as well as hands-on practical training.

Each participant will receive course materials consisting of:

Academy Course Book (with all presentations, syllabuses, and some surprises)
The NCR PAO's Resource DVD (A compilation of local and National PA Resources & Tools)
The Mission Information Officer's Handbook
The Mission Information Officer's Resource Disk
Multi-Media Resources Kit

REGISTRATION: On-line registration forms are available online at http://www.ncrpao.org/paoa.htm

The academy is open to all Senior Members with priority given to members assigned as Public Affairs Officers at the Squadron, Group and Wing Level. Commanders and Incident Commanders are very welcome to join us. Cadet Officers are also welcome to attend but cannot be signed off on any tasks.

FEES: The cost of the academy is $ 30.00 per member. This includes program materials, refreshments and the graduation luncheon.

UNIFORMS:

Day 1 – Any authorized CAP Uniform other than Flight Suits and the Golf shirt combo.
Day 2 – BDU/Blue BDU (No Flight Suits)
Day 3 - Short-Sleeve Blues (AF Style or CAP Distinctive) or Aviator Shirt combo with authorized awards/insignia.

This invitation is being extended to every Public Affairs Officer in the Civil Air Patrol. This is a unique opportunity to learn the basics of CAP Public Affairs and network with other PAO's in a relaxed and professional environment.

For more information please contact us at pao@ncr.cap.gov or ask away on this thread.

Thanks.
AL PABON, Major, CAP