Jim Diehl
The Rebirth of the AFA Gerrity Chapter 214 When luck and strategy come together!!! Gerrity Chapter, #215 Tinker AFB, OK
In the Beginning….
• Large Membership (1300+) • Little visibility at Tinker AFB, OK • Minimum compliance with AFA National requirements • Activities were poorly executed
Gerrity Chapter kept on Life Support by five dedicated members. Gerrity Chapter, #215 Tinker AFB, OK
Adopted a new “Strategy” • • • • • •
Build It and They Will Come Don’t Build It Until You Have the People Primary focus: Tinker Air Force Base The Promise “Do one thing really well and that’s all you’ll be asked to do.” Monthly Meetings “Don’t Underestimate the Power of Peanuts & Beer” Recruit “Active” Members The “Few” Will No Longer Do It All For the “Many”!!! Gerrity Chapter, #215 Tinker AFB, OK
Focus Activities On AFA Mission • EDUCATE the public about the critical role of aerospace power in the defense of our nation • ADVOCATE aerospace power and a strong national defense • SUPPORT the United States Air Force and the Air Force Family
Gerrity Chapter, #215 Tinker AFB, OK
Gerrity Chapter Goals • Champion AFA Mission • Serve “Team Tinker”
Focus Area
• Reinvigorate Chapter Activities • Become the “go to” organization at Tinker • Obtain AFA national attention for Chapter activities – 2007 AFA Unit of the Year NEWEST GOAL Institutionalize the Chapter’s Excellence Gerrity Chapter, #215 Tinker AFB, OK
The Reborn Chapter
Gerrity Chapter, #215 Tinker AFB, OK
Key Gerrity Chapter Leadership Positions From All Walks of Life!
37 M Nam as te es rL O is n t
President Jim Diehl
VP Community Partners: Joe Shurila
Vice President Mike Rollman
VP: Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Mark Tarpley
Secretary Sam Anderson
Awards Program - Tinker AFB Awards - Col. Doug Anderson - Gerrity Chapter Awards - Sheila Jones
Treasurers Steve Auchter Debra Bates VP: Tuskegee Memorial Mark Davis VP: Membership Lt Scott Rinella Acting VP: Membership Lt Jessica Pisano
Annual Awards Banquet Nolan Singer Airmen Leadership School Breakfast Program SSgt. Misty Givens / Ed Laverdure AWACS Battle Manager DG Awards Program Jim Patterson/ Gerrity Chapter, #215 Tinker AFB, OK
AFA Gerrity Chapter Activities Programs: • Aerospace Education • Vision Scholarships..1600 Students Impacted • Teach of the Year • Community Partners • Quarterly Luncheons • Mission Briefs • From 5 to nearly 200 Partners • Airmen Leadership School Breakfast Program “Advocating Membership in Professional Organizations” Gerrity Chapter, #215 Tinker AFB, OK
AFA Gerrity Chapter Activities Programs: • AFA Health & Wellness Award • Recognizes people who most advocate a healthy life style • Supports “Fit to Fight” & “Fit for Life” • Part of Quarterly/Annual Awards Program • Benefits: • Helps USAF with culture change • Recognizes a previously ignored group of professionals • Enhances AFA Recognition This needs to be sponsored as an Chapter,Program #215 AFA Gerrity National Tinker AFB, OK Tinker AFB, OK
AFA Gerrity Chapter Activities Programs: • AFA Annual Awards for “Team Tinker” • Air Battle Manager DG Award
Gerrity Chapter, #215 Tinker AFB, OK
AFA Gerrity Chapter Activities Sponsorships: • USAF KC-135 50th Anniversary Celebration
• USAF AWACS 30th Anniversary Celebration
• Team Tinker 60th Anniversary Military Ball Gerrity Chapter, #215 Tinker AFB, OK
AFA Gerrity Chapter Activities Sponsorships: • Major Charles B. Hall Tuskegee Memorial Dedicated 20 Sept 2007 at the Oklahoma Historical Center
Gerrity Chapter, #215 Tinker AFB, OK
AFA Gerrity Chapter Activities Other Activities: • Scholarship for Black History Committee • Family Support Center • Popcorn Machine • Airmen’s Attic Donations
• Airman Leadership School • Storage Cabinet • Coffee pot (A Big One!)
• Gerrity Chapter Socials at Old Germany Restaurant • CGOC Children's Christmas Program • Contributions: Chiefs Group, Airman’s Ball, Tinker Fun Run, AWACS Deployed Families Gerrity Chapter, #215 Tinker AFB, OK
Some Final Thoughts • Communications Is Critical • Visibility is equally Important • Work with other professional organizations, not against them • Focus on Recruiting Active members • Keep the “Promise” so you don’t burnout your people • Keep it fun!!!!
Gerrity Chapter, #215 Tinker AFB, OK
THANK YOU
Gerrity Chapter, #215 Tinker AFB, OK
In the Beginning….
• Large Membership (1300+) • Little visibility at Tinker AFB, OK • Minimum compliance with AFA National requirements • Activities were poorly executed
Gerrity Chapter kept on Life Support by five dedicated members. Gerrity Chapter, #215 Tinker AFB, OK
Adopted a new “Strategy” • • • • • •
Build It and They Will Come Don’t Build It Until You Have the People Primary focus: Tinker Air Force Base The Promise “Do one thing really well and that’s all you’ll be asked to do.” Monthly Meetings “Don’t Underestimate the Power of Peanuts & Beer” Recruit “Active” Members The “Few” Will No Longer Do It All For the “Many”!!! Gerrity Chapter, #215 Tinker AFB, OK
Focus Activities On AFA Mission • EDUCATE the public about the critical role of aerospace power in the defense of our nation • ADVOCATE aerospace power and a strong national defense • SUPPORT the United States Air Force and the Air Force Family
Gerrity Chapter, #215 Tinker AFB, OK
Gerrity Chapter Goals • Champion AFA Mission • Serve “Team Tinker”
Focus Area
• Reinvigorate Chapter Activities • Become the “go to” organization at Tinker • Obtain AFA national attention for Chapter activities – 2007 AFA Unit of the Year NEWEST GOAL Institutionalize the Chapter’s Excellence Gerrity Chapter, #215 Tinker AFB, OK
The Reborn Chapter
Gerrity Chapter, #215 Tinker AFB, OK
Key Gerrity Chapter Leadership Positions From All Walks of Life!
37 M Nam as te es rL O is n t
President Jim Diehl
VP Community Partners: Joe Shurila
Vice President Mike Rollman
VP: Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Mark Tarpley
Secretary Sam Anderson
Awards Program - Tinker AFB Awards - Col. Doug Anderson - Gerrity Chapter Awards - Sheila Jones
Treasurers Steve Auchter Debra Bates VP: Tuskegee Memorial Mark Davis VP: Membership Lt Scott Rinella Acting VP: Membership Lt Jessica Pisano
Annual Awards Banquet Nolan Singer Airmen Leadership School Breakfast Program SSgt. Misty Givens / Ed Laverdure AWACS Battle Manager DG Awards Program Jim Patterson/ Gerrity Chapter, #215 Tinker AFB, OK
AFA Gerrity Chapter Activities Programs: • Aerospace Education • Vision Scholarships..1600 Students Impacted • Teach of the Year • Community Partners • Quarterly Luncheons • Mission Briefs • From 5 to nearly 200 Partners • Airmen Leadership School Breakfast Program “Advocating Membership in Professional Organizations” Gerrity Chapter, #215 Tinker AFB, OK
AFA Gerrity Chapter Activities Programs: • AFA Health & Wellness Award • Recognizes people who most advocate a healthy life style • Supports “Fit to Fight” & “Fit for Life” • Part of Quarterly/Annual Awards Program • Benefits: • Helps USAF with culture change • Recognizes a previously ignored group of professionals • Enhances AFA Recognition This needs to be sponsored as an Chapter,Program #215 AFA Gerrity National Tinker AFB, OK Tinker AFB, OK
AFA Gerrity Chapter Activities Programs: • AFA Annual Awards for “Team Tinker” • Air Battle Manager DG Award
Gerrity Chapter, #215 Tinker AFB, OK
AFA Gerrity Chapter Activities Sponsorships: • USAF KC-135 50th Anniversary Celebration
• USAF AWACS 30th Anniversary Celebration
• Team Tinker 60th Anniversary Military Ball Gerrity Chapter, #215 Tinker AFB, OK
AFA Gerrity Chapter Activities Sponsorships: • Major Charles B. Hall Tuskegee Memorial Dedicated 20 Sept 2007 at the Oklahoma Historical Center
Gerrity Chapter, #215 Tinker AFB, OK
AFA Gerrity Chapter Activities Other Activities: • Scholarship for Black History Committee • Family Support Center • Popcorn Machine • Airmen’s Attic Donations
• Airman Leadership School • Storage Cabinet • Coffee pot (A Big One!)
• Gerrity Chapter Socials at Old Germany Restaurant • CGOC Children's Christmas Program • Contributions: Chiefs Group, Airman’s Ball, Tinker Fun Run, AWACS Deployed Families Gerrity Chapter, #215 Tinker AFB, OK
Some Final Thoughts • Communications Is Critical • Visibility is equally Important • Work with other professional organizations, not against them • Focus on Recruiting Active members • Keep the “Promise” so you don’t burnout your people • Keep it fun!!!!
Gerrity Chapter, #215 Tinker AFB, OK
THANK YOU
Gerrity Chapter, #215 Tinker AFB, OK
