FLWG Cadet Advisory Council
The Florida Wing Cadet Advisory Council provides the Wing Commander and the Cadet Programs Section with insight in program matters from the cadet's perspective. The Council represents the body of cadets from across the State of Florida by communicating between Cadet Advisory Councils at all echelons.
Cadet Advisory Council representatives develop their leadership skills while advising their commanders on ways to improve the cadet program at the group, wing, region, or national echelon. “Leadership by committee” is often intended as a derogatory term, but in truth, committees and teams are responsible for running the modern world through project teams, corporate boards of directors, democratic bodies, nonprofit community groups, and more.
The Cadet Advisory Council is the cadet’s opportunity to influence senior CAP leaders, improve cadet life, and increase their leadership effectiveness.
Cadet Advisory Councils Have Three Main Purposes:
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To provide an organization where cadets gain leadership experience at higher organizational levels;
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Aid the commanders in monitoring and implementing the Cadet Program;
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Make recommendations for improving and running the Cadet Program.
The council consists of representatives from every group in FLWG. Each representative is the voice for the respective group Cadet Advisory Council.
There are also three cadet leaders of the Cadet Advisory Council. They are tasked with leading and guiding the council to complete the assignments given to them. According to CAPP 52-19, the duties of each position are as follows:
Chair:
Presides over meetings; ensures they are run fairly, consistent with any parliamentary procedures that have been adopted. In consultation with senior advisor, helps set overall meeting schedule and agenda. Represents the council before the commander.
Vice-Chair:
Acts as chair in the chair’s absence. Supervises and coordinates work among committees. Acts as the recorder in the recorder’s absence.
Recorder:
Acts as chair if the vice-chair and chair are absent. Acts as vice-chair in the vice chair’s absence. Takes notes during meetings; publishes and distributes minutes.
Do You Have An Idea For Bettering The Cadet Program?
If so, get involved! The FLWG Cadet Advisory Council thrives on the feedback and involvement of the Cadet Community. Many of the changes to the cadet program over the years came from cadets just like you who thought of a great idea that no one else did, so speak up!
Talk with your squadron or group representatives and have them present it to the council. If your squadron doesn’t have a representative, ask your unit leadership if you can become one. For questions regarding the Cadet Advisory Council program, feel free to directly contact the CAC leadership.
