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Recruiting and Retention 1st Lt Robin Helgager, Recruiting and Retention Officer Welcome to the MN Wing Recruiting and Retention site. Material here has been assembled from many sources. It is provided for use as part of your unit's continuing Recruiting and Retention efforts. All of us need to tell potential members about what it means to be a CAP member and refer quality applicants to local squadrons whenever possible. How you can help: Share Civil Air Patrol opportunities with potential members Help tell the Civil Air Patrol story Introduce or refer potential members to a local Squadron Encourage members to volunteer for recruiting opportunities Resources: How to for Recruiting and Retention The Squadron Recruiting Team Articles of Interest Presentations Open House Presentation (30 MB) - A Powerpoint Presentation about CAP. It was prepared by Lt Col Darrin Ninness of New Hampshire Wing. He used it at an open house with great success. This is a very comprehensive presentation. You can use it at open houses/recruiting events, kiosks, speakers can use it and it can be used for 1 on 1 recruiting. Leaflets / Printed Materials Cadet Recruiting Brochure - This is an outstanding leaflet (MS Word) is already in use by many of our units. It is a large file and may take a while to download. This is a much smaller PDF file. A Guide to Member Retention - The new MN Wing Retention Leaflet. Notes from the 2001 Recruiting and Retention Cadet Brochure (PDF File) This is the current MN Wing/RS Generic CP Brochure. Cadet Brochure - An MS Word File designed for Cadet Leaders, Seniors and Parents. This was created by Lt Col Tom Theis, MNWG/IGA Cadet Testimonials - Another leaflet by Lt Col Theis. This is a leaflet full of great quotes from cadets on their CAP Expereince. Cadet Programs Activities - Lt Col Don Mikitta put together a leaflet that lists all of the Major Cadet Activities the wing puts on. This is very handy for both recruiting and retaining cadets. Especially ones who may not renew because "there's nothin to do!" Parents Leaflet - Pointers for parents and adult leaders of participating youth in the CAP Cadet Program. By Lt Col Tom Theis Squadron Flyer - This is a flyer developed for Ft. Snelling Squadron by Lt Col Theis. It can be easily modified for your unit. MS Word File.
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