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Gerrity Chapter, #215Gerrity Chapter, #215
Tinker AFB, OKTinker AFB, OK
The Rebirth
of the
AFA Gerrity
Chapter 214
When luck andWhen luck and
strategy comestrategy come
together!!!together!!!
Gerrity Chapter, #215Gerrity Chapter, #215
Tinker AFB, OKTinker AFB, OK
In the Beginning….
• Large Membership (1300+)
• Little visibility at Tinker AFB, OK
• Minimum compliance with AFANational requirements
• Activities were poorly executed
Gerrity Chapter kept on Life Support
by five dedicated members.
Gerrity Chapter, #215Gerrity Chapter, #215
Tinker AFB, OKTinker AFB, OK
Adopted a new Adopted a new ““StrategyStrategy””
The “Few” Will No Longer
Do It All For the “Many”!!!
• 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 ““DonDon’’t Underestimate the Power oft Underestimate the Power of
Peanuts & BeerPeanuts & Beer””
•• Recruit “Active” Members
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Focus Activities OnAFA Mission
• EDUCATE the public aboutthe critical role of aerospacepower in the defense of ournation
• ADVOCATE aerospace power and astrong national defense
• SUPPORT the United States Air Forceand the Air Force Family
Gerrity Chapter, #215Gerrity Chapter, #215
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Gerrity Chapter GoalsGerrity Chapter Goals
• Champion AFA Mission
• Serve “Team Tinker”
• Reinvigorate Chapter Activities
• Become the “go to” organization atTinker
• Obtain AFA national attention forChapter activities
– 2007 AFA Unit of the Year
NEWEST GOAL
Institutionalize the Chapter’s Excellence
Focus Area
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The Reborn Chapter
Gerrity Chapter, #215Gerrity Chapter, #215
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Key Gerrity Chapter
Leadership Positions
From All Walks of Life!
PresidentJim Diehl
Vice PresidentMike Rollman
SecretarySam Anderson
TreasurersSteve AuchterDebra Bates
VP: Tuskegee MemorialMark Davis
VP: MembershipLt Scott Rinella
Acting VP: MembershipLt Jessica Pisano
VP Community Partners:Joe Shurila
VP: Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF)Mark Tarpley
Awards Program- Tinker AFB Awards - Col. Doug Anderson- Gerrity Chapter Awards - Sheila Jones
Annual Awards BanquetNolan Singer
Airmen Leadership School Breakfast ProgramSSgt. Misty Givens / Ed Laverdure
AWACS Battle Manager DG Awards ProgramJim Patterson/
37 Nam
es On
Master List
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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”
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AFA Gerrity Chapter Activities
Programs:
• AFA Health & Wellness Award
• Recognizes people who most advocate ahealthy life style
• Supports “Fit to Fight” & “Fit for Life”
• Part of Quarterly/Annual Awards Program
• Benefits:
• Helps USAF with culture change
• Recognizes a previously ignoredgroup of professionals
• Enhances AFA Recognition
This needs to be sponsored as an
AFA National Program
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AFA Gerrity Chapter Activities
Programs:
• AFA Annual Awards for “Team Tinker”
• Air Battle Manager DG Award
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AFA Gerrity ChapterActivities
Sponsorships:
• USAF KC-135 50th AnniversaryCelebration
• USAF AWACS 30th AnniversaryCelebration
• Team Tinker 60th AnniversaryMilitary Ball
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AFA Gerrity ChapterActivities
Sponsorships:
• Major Charles B. Hall Tuskegee Memorial
Dedicated
20 Sept 2007 at
the Oklahoma
Historical Center
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AFA Gerrity ChapterActivities
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, TinkerFun Run, AWACS Deployed Families
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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!!!!
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THANK YOU