        
 Crosstalk: Exchange of Best PracticesHQ CAP Cadet Programs uses this CrossTalk web page to share the "best practices" of our members. 10 Leadership Lessons from a Janitor - Presented at the 2008 California Wing Cadet Programs Conference by Ch. (Lt Col) Paul Ward. Cadet Promotion Scripts - At a loss on how to conduct a cadet promotions ceremony? Here's the tool that you need. A complete script on what to do and what to say, thanks to Don Long of WA Wing. Gorilla Guide to Looking Good in Uniform - CMSgt Robert Chiafos, USAF (and a CAP member), has created "The Chief's Gorilla Guide to Looking Good in Uniform." This guide comes complete with a uniform inspection checklist. Naturally, the CAPM 39-1 Uniform Manual is your source document, but this Gorilla Guide is a great resource if you want your members to look sharp! ICS Party - Vivi Wells, of OR Wing, has created a PowerPoint and Word document outlining a fun way to teach Cadets the fundamentals of ICS - they plan a party using the ICS structure. Download the package here: Bethany Cox, WA Wing, developed an Excel form to track individual cadet physical fitness scores. This form includes a column for the cadet's next birthday so that the cadet would know what he or she needs to aim towards. Download the form here: Individual Cadet Fitness Form (Excel format, 39k) Mary Ann Croker, NH Wing, recommends the following: Vivi Wells, OR Wing, has developed an Activity Operations Plan template that members in her wing use to plan and execute an activity. Download it here: Activity Operations Plan (Microsoft Word) Eric Davis, the Director of Cadet Programs for WY Wing wrote an open letter to his members about what it means to be a professional. Excellent reading for those wanting to improve themselves. Download the letter here: Professionalism (Microsoft Word) Todd Mandel of MN Wing has developed an NCO textbook that is used at MN Wing's training programs. Download it here: NCO Textbook (Microsoft Word) Mark Floyd of Squadron 31 in California Wing has developed three Excel spread sheets that helps him to manage the cadet program. Download them here!
"New Horizons" Cadet to Senior Transition Guide Bobbie Tourville from the Massachusetts Wing used her experience as a former cadet to write a transition guide for cadets wishing to transition to senior membership. New Horizons tells interested cadets how to best administratively and personally prepare to become a senior member. Download the PDF file here (28 March 2005) CPFT Record Vivi Wells , of Oregon Wing, has produced this CPFT Record to help squadrons record CPFT scores. Once fitness testing is complete, "Pass" can be notated and then transferred to CAPF 66 or "Retest" can be notated for next time. This record can serve for many fitness tests, leaving a space in between testing periods and notating the new date. (Word 76 KB) Cadet Progression Excel Spreadsheet Character Development "Flight Time" Character Development: CAP cadets participate in character development forums where they apply their Core Values to realistic case studies. This presentation reviews successful ways to implement the character development program. Presentation courtesy of Ch, Lt Col Paul Ward CAP, CAWG / HC. (PDF 1.45 MB) "Concepts of the Strategic Coach" Maj W. Alan Gay, author and CAP-USAF Reservist, discusses the concept of the strategic coach in his book, "Business for Life: How to Take Your Business to the Next Level." Time management, decision making, progress, goals, and other valuable leadership concepts are discussed. Reproduced with permission of the author. (1.3 MB) Partner with the Air National Guard William Schlosser recently had a cadet pass the Wright Brothers exam and enter into NCO status. When the cadet was presented his certificate, he had the local Air Force Recruiter come in and give the NCO oath. It seemed to make the day a little brighter and was a nice touch. This is something other units might consider if they have an Air Force Recruiter nearby. Squadron Information Management System (SIMS) Database Dennis Van der Vieren in CO Wing has developed SIMS, a Microsoft Access database for squadrons to manage their programs. Click here to go to the Squadron Command web site (you will leave the CAP.gov domain if you click this link) to find out more and to download the files. CPFT Score Cards Marty Lynn in MS Wing has developed a set of CPFT Score Cards in Microsoft Word format. These score cards are based upon the latest edition of CAPP 52-18. Click here to download the CPFT Score Cards Word file as an optional tool for your squadron. Cadet Programs Management in AlaskaWing has developed a system of agreements, or "contracts," to help him manage the Cadet Program and his cadets' progression. The agreements are listed below as an optional tool for your squadron. These agreements are in Microsoft Word format and can easily be changed to meet your squadron's specific needs. Click here to download the Contracts Zip file of the Microsoft Word documents as an optional tool for your squadron. Leadership Presentations Developing Aerospace Leaders: If you're introducing the Cadet Program to parents, civic leaders, or other dignitaries, this presentation will be indispensable. It provides an overview of Cadet Program elements, the benefits CAP provides to youth and communities, membership demographics, plus budgetary and other statistics.
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