Transcript SSA-CAP Cadet Program

How The Program Works
Capt. Sue D. Martin
FLWG, CAP
SSA-CAP Partnership
 Soaring Society of America (SSA) and Civil Air Patrol (CAP) have a
5-year renewable Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).
 In part, the partnership provides our cadets with a 1st Flight
Certificate and Free CAP Cadet Introductory Membership in SSA.
 The following slides provide instructions to help you give your
cadets a great experience following their first glider flight.
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How to Get Started
 Start by ordering the “SSA-CAP 1st Flight Certificates”.
 To place your order, contact:
 Rhonda Copeland
SSA Member Services
Phone: (575) 392-1177 Fax: (575) 392-8154
email: [email protected]
CAP Senior Member Steps
 Fill out the Certificates.
 Present the Certificates to the Cadets who are flying for the
first time.
 The certificate is signed by the Glider Orientation or
Instructor Pilot.
 It can be presented the same day as the flight or sent to
their Squadron Commander to award at a later date.
 Cadets are then eligible to become SSA CAP Cadet
Introductory Members.
 Familiarize yourself with the sign up process , then assist
the Cadets. (Inform the cadets it is their responsibility to
sign up at cadet.ssa.org)
 Follow up with Cadets to encourage membership.
Cadets Enrollment Steps
 To get enrolled, the Cadet must log onto http://cadet.ssa.org/
and enter his/her name.
 Follow the directions on the SSA Website.
 The Membership Department will send out the membership
card in about one week.
 Questions for the Membership Department, contact:
 Rhonda Copeland
SSA Member Services
Phone: (575) 392-1177 Fax: (575) 392-8154
email: [email protected]
Benefits
 Free SSA Introductory Membership until their 18th birthday
 SSA website access, including a personal blog
 E-mail newsletters
 SSA RSS feeds
 Online archive of Soaring magazine
 SSA's Facebook page
 Participation in the SSA Badge program
 Three Issues of Soaring magazine
 Eligibility to join local SSA clubs
SSA Web Information
 Here are some links for more information on the SSA
memberships and youth opportunities.
 Cadet Introductory Offer (SSA): http://cadet.ssa.org/
 Benefits of Membership (SSA):
http://www.ssa.org/Default.asp?content=3104
 Cadet Youth Flying Scholarships (SSA):
http://www.ssa.org/Youth
 Additional Information: http://www.ssa.org/