Chicago, IL April 29 - 30, 2011

1. Spring NEC Meeting Chicago, ILApril 29 - 30, 2011

2. Call to Order Maj Gen Courter Invocation Ch Col Woodard Pledge of Allegiance Col Chazell Roll Call Mr. Rowland Safety Briefing Col Diduch

3. Invocation Ch, Col Whitson Woodard

4. Pledge of Allegiance Col Chazell

5. Roll Call Mr. Don Rowland

6. Safety Briefing Col Diduch

7. Welcome and Introductions Maj Gen Courter

8. Agenda Item 1 Advisor / Committee Reports Col Chazell

9. Agenda Item 2 Approval of the October 2010 National Executive Committee Minutes Col Chazell

10. Proposed NEC Action That the National Executive Committee approve the October 2010 NEC minutes.

11. Agenda Item 3 CY2012 NEC Meeting Dates Col Chazell

12. Proposed NEC Action That the National Executive Committee approve the proposed NEC dates for CY2012.

13. Agenda Item 4 Meet the Candidates Col Herrin

14. Proposed NEC Action That the National Executive Committee approve that the day before a National Board meeting in which the National Board is scheduled to elect a National Commander and/or National Vice Commander that a “Meet the Candidates” forum be held for all National Board members. That this session is to be moderated by the National Legal Officer or his designee. That the moderator be allowed to solicit questions prior to the session from a wide variety of sources and that all candidates for National Commander and National Vice Commander shall be invited to attend.

15. Proposed NEC Action That the National Executive Committee approve the following policy: (1) the day before a National Board meeting in which the National Board is scheduled to elect a National Commander and/or National Vice Commander, a “Meet the Candidates” forum will be held for all National Board members; this session is to be moderated by the National Legal Officer or his designee, and the moderator will solicit questions prior to the session from a wide variety of sources, including the National Board members present at the forum; and that all candidates for National Commander and National Vice Commander shall be invited to attend; and (2) that the instructions and guidelines provided by the NLO to the candidates in 2010 (as amended) be utilized to develop a regulation formalizing the election process for the National Commander and National Vice Commander.

16. Agenda Item 5 RCLS / COS Equivalency for the Eaker Award Col Chazell

17. ECI 13 be approved as an RCLS/COS equivalent for cadets needing RCLS/COS for the Eaker Award upon Wing Commander approval on a case-by-case basis and administered by NHQ

18. Proposed NEC Action That the National Executive Committeedirect the National Staff and NHQ cadet programs teams to develop a “correspondence course” option to serve as an equivalency to RCLS and COS for cadets striving to earn the General Ira C. Eaker Award; and, that such an option be ready for cadet use no later than 1 October 2011.

19. Agenda Item 6 Col Robert Payton National PAO of the Year Award Col Chazell

20. Proposed NEC Action That the National Executive Committee approve changing CAPR 190-1 to allow PAOs at all levels to compete for the Payton Award starting in 2012.

21. Agenda Item 7 Civil Air Patrol Public Affairs Awards Program Col Chazell

22. Proposed NEC Action That the National Executive Committee authorize implementation of the Maj Howell Balsem Exceptional Achievement Awards as follows: The Maj Howell Balsem Exceptional Achievement Awards recognize excellence in ten major categories of the CAP Public Affairs Program as listed (See chart):

23. Proposed NEC Action The Balsem Awards are judged by a panel of public relations practitioners with expertise in the various categories who are not associated with Civil Air Patrol. The awards program is administered by a committee of PAOs headed by the National Public Affairs Team Leader and the NHQ Deputy Director, Public Affairs. At least two judges are selected annually in each of the eight categories and the winners are selected based solely on the judges’ view of each entry’s creativity and overall effectiveness, with emphasis on following the four-step planning process.

24. Proposed NEC Action The judges may award a first-place Balsem Award, second-place Award of Excellence and third-place Certificate of Merit for each of the 34 categories, OR the judges may opt to not present an award in any category. More than one first-, second- and third-place award may be selected, as the judges deem appropriate. All awards are NHQ generated certificates that will be mailed to each award winner’s wing commander for presentation at an appropriate time. Winners will also be announced via a news release.

25. Agenda Item 8 Triangle / Propeller Logo Col Chazell

26. CAP Command Patch • Not in the current CAPR 900-2, but use as a uniform item is outlined in CAPR 39-1 • - The Command Patch will be in the updated • CAPR 900-2 • Guidelines in the updated CAPR 900-2 will allow the • command patch to generally be used on: • - Corporate vehicles, if directed by CAPR 77-1 • and any other directive or policy letter as • issued. • - Corporate aircraft, if directed by CAPR 66-1 and • any other directive or policy letter as issued. • - CAP-owned equipment (base station radios, • handheld radios, DF equipment, etc.) as • prescribed by CAPR 174-1 and any other • directive or policy letter as issued.

27. Official Seal • Use and guidelines outlined in CAPR 900-2 • May generally be used on: • Corporate vehicles and CAP-owned equipment • All official CAP publications, web pages • All official invitations, greetings, and programs • Stationary and CAP Business cards of any CAP unit or authorized committee • Membership cards issued by National Headquarters • Signs identifying CAP units at all levels • Posters and other informational or recruiting materials issued by National Headquarters

28. Emblem • Use and guidelines outlined in CAPR 900-2 • May generally be used on: • - Corporate aircraft and member-owned vehicles • - CAP-owned or privately-owned equipment • - Posters and other items used in CAP displays • - All official CAP web pages • - Official invitations, greetings, and programs • - All official CAP and personal stationary, signs, and business cards, and unit informational materials • - Wing certificates and scrolls • - Insignia, jewelry, and similar articles

29. Triangle/Propeller • Proposed general and optional use to include, but not limited to: • - All official CAP publications • - All official CAP web pages nationwide • - Official invitations, greetings, and programs • - Stationary of any CAP unit or authorized committee • - Signs identifying CAP units at all levels • - News release letterhead; Civil Air Patrol business cards and other official printed material • - Marketing, promotional and recruiting materials, including printed or electronic brochures, magazines, newsletters, exhibits, etc • - All official social media communiqués

30. Proposed NEC Action That the National Executive Committee approve the use of the triangle/propeller logo as an optional alternative to the CAP seal, patch and emblem in publications and promotional materials to include, but not limited to: 1. All official CAP publications (through squadron level). 2. All official CAP web pages nationwide (through squadron level). 3. Official invitations, greetings, and programs at national, regional, and wing levels. 4. Stationary of any CAP unit or authorized committee. 5. Signs identifying CAP units at all levels.

31. Proposed NEC Action 6. News release letterhead; Civil Air Patrol business cards, using the member’s official CAP duty title; and other official printed material. 7. Marketing, promotional and recruiting materials, including brochures, magazines, newsletters, exhibits, vehicle wraps, signs, banners, billboards, print ads, posters, videos, coins, lapel pins, shirts etc. (through squadron level). 8.  All official social media communiqués including, but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Flickr, blogs, etc. (through squadron level). 9.  Printed or electronic unit and NHQ newsletters.

32. Agenda Item 9 Approval of Chaplain & CDI Appointments Col Chazell

33. Proposed NEC Action That the National Executive Committee amend CAPR 265-1, with immediate effect, to require the Wing Chaplain to obtain the affirmative approval of any initial applicant for appointment as a CAP Chaplain or CDI from the applicant’s Wing Commander prior to further consideration of the applicant’s appointment.

34. Agenda Item 10 Building for the Texas Wing Operations, Training & HQ Col Jensen

35. Proposed NEC Action That the National Executive Committee approve the proposed building project as per the requirements of CAPR 70-1, Section D, paragraph 5-2.c, which requires NEC approval of projects estimated to exceed $25,000 in cost.

36. Agenda Item 11 Old Business Gen Courter

37. Agenda Item 11 • Active Personnel Files • CAP Chaplain Qualifications • Clarification of Training Regulations for the Wing At-Large Units

38. Spring NEC Meeting Chicago, ILApril 29 - 30, 2011

39. Agenda Item 12 New Business Gen Courter

40. Retired CAP members receive CAP Volunteer Magazine at the 50 percent ($12.50) of the subscription price of publication.

41. Region Commanders be instructed to publish to their subordinate commands to encourage their members to attend church of their choice in service dress or corporate uniform on the Saturday or Sunday prior to Memorial Day and on the first Saturday or Sunday of December

42. A. Awards, Decorations, and Promotions B. Other actions as required

43. Spring NEC Meeting Chicago, ILApril 29 - 30, 2011

44. On Break Civil Air PatrolNational Executive Committee Meeting

45. Current Membership & Resources 975 Vehicles 4,575 Mobile Radios 550 Aircraft & 42 Gliders 61,535 Members 35,009 Senior Members 3,100 Portables 26,526 Cadets 2,000 Fixed Land Radios

46. Safety of our Members National Statistics As of: 27 Apr 2011 • FY10FY11 GoalFY11 Actual • A/C Accidents¹ 1.78 1.78 0 • A/C Incidents¹ 40.96 42.74 11.27 • A/C Repair Costs³ $261k $261k $50k • Vehicle Accident Rate² 0 0.32 • Vehicle Incidents² 3.44 3.73 1.95 • Bodily Inj. Accident Rate² 1.15 .59 .32 • Bodily Injury Incidents² 12.46 13.6 1.95 • Fatalities 0 0 0 ¹ National Aircraft Accident and Incident rates per/100,000 flying hours ²Rates calculated per/10,000 members ³ Includes $46K charge for one aircraft mishap.

47. Aerospace Education • AE Leadership Teams • Promoting the AE mission of CAP • ACE Program • 11,000 students in 2011 • AE Newsletter / E-Newsbrief • 2011 AEO Schools • MER 18-20 May • National 21-25 Jun • RMR 29-31 Jul • PCR 30 Jul - 2 Aug • GLR 10-13 Aug www.capmembers.com/ae

48. Cadet Programs • Learn to Lead • Volumes 3 & 4, serving cadet officers, will be available by year’s end • College & Flight Scholarships • 42 cadets selected for 2011-12 academic year • CyberPatriot III • Central Florida cadet team won National Championship and Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy • Summer 2011 NCSA’s www.capcadets.com

49. Missions / Exercises • Oct - Mar AF Mission Flying Hour Comparison FY10 FY11 % Diff Air Defense 1,110 1,451 30.7% Drug Interdiction 1,149 535 -53.4% Range Support 210 232 10.5% Route Survey 150 178 18.7% SAR 1,130 821 -27.3% DSCA/DR 109 62 -43.1% Other/HLS 2,023 2,844 33.8% Trng/COF/MX 19,506 16,657 -14.6% Total 25,387 22,780 -10.3%

50. Current Missions/Exercises MID FY11: CA - Shuttle landing support IN, MN, ND, NH, SD - flooding recon, other assistance GA - DRE- Air Defense/HLS exercise to support Army deployments AR - Photographing Public Airports AZ - 84th RADES-evaluation of radar sites CA - USMC Camp Pendleton radar evaluation FL - Sun ’n Fun & Mexican SAR Controlled exchange with AFRCC TX - Tyler School District aerial photos HI - Tsunami Warning