The document provides guidance on how to successfully recruit new members to a Civil Air Patrol unit and retain existing members. It recommends thorough planning for open houses, including assigning tasks, sending invitations, and setting up informative displays. During the open house, greet visitors, give a presentation on CAP's missions, and consider including a promotion ceremony. To retain members, the document advises establishing goals in each program area, creating a quarterly and annual plan to meet goals, executing the plan through regular unit activities, and recognizing individual efforts.
17. Send packets to schools including information letter, school
announcements, cadet recruiting brochures, open house
posters, and teacher recruiting brochures.