AFA Presents $5,000 Troop Support Check
Amanda Gustafson, Paul Revere Air Force Association Chapter vice president, presents a $5,000 check to 66th Air Base Group Commander Col Stacy Yike on behalf of Hanscom's deployed troops during the chapter's annual holiday party Dec. 2. At their second annual Fun Run in November, put on in conjunction with the Bedford VA Hospital, the chapter raised funds for deployed troops and their families. (Courtesy Photo)
Via Hanscom's The Integrator
AFA National Nominating Committee Seeks Qualified AFA Members for National Office
The committee will meet on 21 April 2012 to select candidates for AFA national officer and national board of director positions to be presented to the delegates to the AFA National Convention in September for election.
AFA’s Board focuses on setting policy and strategic direction for three organizations: AFA, the AFA Veteran Benefits Association (AFAVBA) and the Air Force Memorial Foundation (AFMF). It is particularly important that the Association find candidates with the following characteristics:
- A capacity to govern with vision, think strategically and understand the business management of the three organizations for which the Board is responsible.
- A willingness to give freely of their time and talent, to actively serve on committees, and to personally support the fundraising and development objectives of the Association.
- An understanding of and ability to work in a hybrid organization with a unique relationship between committed volunteers at all levels and the professional staff.
- An understanding and appreciation of the AFA mission, vision, values and history, including the legacy represented by the Air Force Memorial
The Committee will be looking for candidates that have specific expertise in certain areas, including finance and budgeting, strategy and planning, and development and fundraising.
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