National CommanderLt Gen Doug Owens, USAF (Ret)

Foundation ChairmanMaj Gen Jerry Allen, USAF (Ret)

DAEDALIAN NATIONAL MEETING 2018

NATIONAL OATH

Lt Gen Doug OwensMG R. “Andy” AndresonLt Gen Richard “Tex” BrownCol Gary WalstonCol Randy PutzCol Jim KelloggCol Eric HastingsLt Gen Loyd “Chip” UtterbackMaj Gen D. Bruce SmithMaj Gen Marne’ PetersonCol Howard HamCol Ron EllisCAPT Mike Denkler

Maj Gen Jerry AllenCol Ed SheeranCol Mike RodriguezCol Wayne MudgeCol Frank KappCOL Dan MeyersCol D. “Stump” SowadaLt Col Olga CustodioMr. Will HendrixLt Col Stephen TourangeauLt Col Kathryn StaigerLt Col Mike Buck

Officer swearing in: Lt Gen Nick KehoePast National Commander

BOARD OF DIRECTORSBOARD OF TRUSTEES

COMMANDER’S REPORT

Election ResultsHeritage Preservation ProjectFuture ConventionsAirpower BlogRealigned StaffChange in Dues CollectionVirtual Flight Membership

In today’s presentationMarketing EffortsMentorshipHistorical Spotlight

COMMANDER’S REPORTOur Programs

National Awards – Safety (6 awards)

National Awards – Excellence in Aviation (6 awards)

National Awards – Active Duty - Education and Training (9 Awards)

National Awards – Service Awards (5 Awards)

National Awards – Recognition for Aviation Advocacy (4 Awards)

Scholarships (9 Scholarship types)

Educate Americans to the advantages of Air and Space Power (4 Programs)

Promote the rewards of a career in military aviation to young Americans (7 Programs)

Honor the Legacy of our Founder Members and all who have flown in defense of our Nation (5 Programs)

Support the Community (4 programs)

MEMBERSHIP REPORT

2015 2016 2017• Deceased 351 292 362• Dropped 435 (12) 465 (73) 567 (209 UPT)• Resigned 35 45 51• Reinstated 103 91 80• New Members 340 268 448

• Named Members 10,996 (6,480 Life Members) • Hereditary Members 156• Honorary Members 9

11,161

MEMBERS BY RATING/SERVICEAs of EOY 2017

Membership by Service 2017

During 2017 Total

AAF 0 4

ANG 25 217

CIV 7 115

USA 18 302

USAF 346 10,047

USCG 3 33

USMC 12 117

USN 37 320

WASP 6

TOTAL 448 11,161

Membership criteria totals

During 2017 Total

Pilot 384 10,943

Navigator 27 47

CSO 5 6

ABM 5 5

Flight Surgeons 10 17

RPAs 0 3

Astronauts 0 0

Naval Flight Officers 12 14

Hereditary – Non Aviators 5 126

TOTAL 448 11,161 TOTAL

MARKETING - NEW MEMBERSHIP

Beginning DirectionPhase One - Branding and Organizational Initiatives

Phase Two - Incorporating New Rated members into Order Leadership

Phase Three -

Tier One - National Awards to continue with some changes to match new membership criteria

Tier Two - Awards Committee evaluated expansion of current “Top Graduate” awards to recognize top graduates in all rated specialties

Current MarketingLinkedIn

Google Ads

Added Top Graduate partnerships

TREASURER’S REPORT FINANCIAL REPORT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

OPERATING ACTIVITIES 2017REVENUE $ 461,193.27EXPENSES $ 437,976.87INCREASE/ASSETS $ 23,216.40

TOTAL ORDER ASSETSORDER $ 82,277.43

LIFE MEMBER FUND $ 2,382,058.77 TOTAL $ 2,464,336.20

LIFE FUND ADEQUATE FOR 6,480 LIFE MEMBERS $1,888,170.87

USING ACTUAL AGES, 4% RTN AND 3% INFLATION

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AVIATOR MENTORING PROGRAM(AMP)

A Proposal

To capitalize on the vast and varied experiences of members of the Daedalians in order to:

Encourage young people to pursue careers as military aviators

To assist current military aviators in their career development and progression

AMP MISSION STATEMENT

1) The Order’s ranks contain many types of aviation-related experience and expertise.

2) Our multi-generational membership offers different perspectives.

3) Providing this resource to aspiring and serving aviators can make the Order even more RELEVANT to their careers.

THE OPPORTUNITY

1. Identifying members willing to serve

2. Providing a means to upload mentor biographies, resumes

3. Adding an AMP web page with a search utility

4. Advertising the availability of mentorship

5. Connecting the mentees with the mentors

6. Special consideration with regard to underage mentees

HOW TO ACCOMPLISH

Q: Are you willing to mentor to actively serving aviators who have questions about careers or other topics?

Q: What areas of aviation expertise would you be willing to share?

THE DIRECTORY ONLINE SURVEY QUESTIONS

Phase 1: Compiling the initial database

Phase 2: Addressing age-appropriate communication

Phase 3: Developing the AMP web page

Phase 4: Making the database available

Phase 5: Managing and refining the AMP, the database, and webpage

PROGRAM CREATION

MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of the Daedalian Foundation is to promote military aviation, education, citizenship, and charity. To accomplish this mission the Foundation has established the following goals:

To inspire young Americans to pursue careers as military aviators, via college scholarships and flying instruction.

To perpetuate the spirit of patriotism, the love of country, and the high ideals of self-sacrifice exemplified by the American pilots of World War I in whose honor the Order of Daedalians was founded.

To raise and invest funds to advance the Daedalian Foundation mission.

VISION

The Daedalian Foundation will inspire tomorrow’s military aviators to selflessly serve the Nation.

FOUNDATION REPORT

Maj Gen Jerry Allen, USAF (Ret)Chairman

FOUNDATION CHAIRMAN Treasurer’s Report

National Flight Academy

Scholarship Review

Return on Investment2017 Scholarship Awards

DFT (formerly CFIP)

JROTC

Fundraising

FOUNDATION TREASURER’S REPORTNet Assets

Foundation $ 1,750,613Egan Scholarship $ 1,861,054Tex Hill CFIP $ 71,769Leavoy CFIP $ 56,746Spencer Scholarship $ 22,371Hedges Scholarship $ 23,015

$ 3,738,348 Income

Donations Unrestricted $ 218,675Donations Restricted $ 28,348Investments $ 107,127

$ 354,150 Expenses

Flyer $ 28,133Scholarships $ 162,029CFIP $ 41,433Operating $ 48,339Salaries $ 65,743

$ 335,677

SCHOLARSHIP REPORT Return on Investment 2010-2016

Do donated dollars spent on scholarship programs create aviators?

Definition of Success: 1) Receives our scholarship 2) Gets commissioned 3) Earns an aviation training slot

Investment (scholarships) in students whom we remain in contact with $ 211,644

Investment in students who qualify for flight training (commissioned) $ 169,061 (The foundation is supporting 13 students who are not included in this total – still in school)

Investment in officers who have earned an aviation training slot $ 167,311

Dollars spent on aviators/dollars spent on officers 98.9%

SCHOLARSHIP REPORT THANK YOU

TO VIEW VIDEOS SHOWN AT THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING THANKING DONORS FROM SOME OF OUR SCHOLARHSIP RECIPIENTS, PLEASE GO TO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK8wKmj7c1I

AND https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsS_L_mbSHc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK8wKmj7c1Ihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsS_L_mbSHc

SCHOLARSHIP REPORT

2017 2016 % changeNumber of Flights ParticipatingIn Matching Scholarship Program 28 30 -- 7%

Number of Matching Awards 59 58 + 2%

$$ awarded $62,103 $64,704 -- 4%

Daedalian Foundation Awards 32 36 -- 11%

$$ awarded $68,725 $82,000 -- 16%

Total Awards 91 94 -- 3%

Total $$ $130,828 $146,704 -- 12%

2017 DFT REPORT16 Participating Flights

Status37 cadets selected 36 cadets soloed 1 eliminated or withdrew from training

Flt 1 Maxwell (Founders) Flt 16 Offutt (Curtis E Lemay) Flt 48 Fayettville (Harley Pope)

Flt 2 San Antonio (Stinson) Flt 23 Dallas/ Ft Worth (DFW) Flt 50 Wheatland (Goldrush-Beale)

Flt 9 Dayton (Frank Lahm) Flt 30 Riverside (Hap Arnold) Flt 53 Portsmouth (Granite State)

Flt 13 San Diego (San Diego) Flt 38 Austin (Longhorn) Flt 61 Ft Walton Beach (Bud Day)

Flt 15 Belmont (Minuteman) Flt 39 Macon (Eagle) Flt 99 Great Falls (Big Sky)

Flt 103 Harker Heights (Ft Hood)

TOTAL 2017 COST

DAEDALIAN FOUNDATION $35,643

DAEDALIAN FLIGHTS $49,344

LEAVOY FAMILY $17,343

TOTAL $102,330

Average $2,765 per student (37 students participating)

Committee Members: Maj Gen Jerry Allen, Lt Gen Steve Polk, Col Frank Kapp, Col John DiPierro, Mr. Phillip Zabriski, Mrs. Maureen DeFelice.

2017 FUNDRAISING REPORT

2017 Achievement vs. goalTotal donations: $247,231.55 to a budget of $240,000

CampaignsCFC Yearly $5-8,000Smile Amazon .05% of every purchaseBig Give Won $3,000 in prize money 2017 and 2018End of Year Mailing Options - what donor wants to support

CommunicationsSocial Media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, “Aviator” newslettersTrustee Interviews for the Daedalus Flyer and other inspiring articlesThank You Notes/Calls From Chairman and Trustees.

2017 Corp DonationsAmerican Airlines $10,000Airpower Foundation $ 2,500Ads sold in magazine & newsletter $ 1,950

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AWARDS PRESENTATION

AWARDS PRESENTATION

TOP FLIGHTS

Level A – Membership Under 40 members

Level B – Membership 41-81 members

Level C – Membership 82-140 members

Level D – Membership 141+ members

Doolittle Winner – Overall Top Flight

AWARDS PRESENTATION

Category A – Winner Flight 39

Eagle FlightRobins Air Force Base, GA

AWARDS PRESENTATION

Category B – Winner Flight 48

Harley H. Pope FlightCary, NC

AWARDS PRESENTATION

Category C – Winner Flight 1

Founders FlightMontgomery, AL

AWARDS PRESENTATION

Category D – Winner Flight 23

Dallas/Ft Worth FlightFt Worth, TX

AWARDS PRESENTATION

Doolittle Winner Flight 1

Founders FlightMontgomery, AL

AWARDS PRESENTATION

Col Loren and Randy Spencer Recruiting Scholarship Award

Given to the top four flights who recruit the most new members in one year

AWARDS PRESENTATION

Col Loren and Randy Spencer Recruiting Scholarship Award Winners

18th Flt -Mile High, Aurora, CO

AWARDS PRESENTATION

Col Loren and Randy Spencer Recruiting Scholarship Award Winners

21st Flt -Shangri-La, NAS Pensacola, FL

AWARDS PRESENTATION

Col Loren and Randy Spencer Recruiting Scholarship Award Winners

74th Flt -Possum Town, Columbus AFB, MS

AWARDS PRESENTATION

Col Loren and Randy Spencer Recruiting Scholarship Award Winners

82nd Flt -Willie, Sun Lakes, AZ

AWARDS PRESENTATION

New Aviator Recruiting Scholarship Award

Awarded to the flight who recruitsthe most aviator graduates.

AWARDS PRESENTATION

New Aviator Recruiting Scholarship Award

74th Flight – Possum Town, Columbus, MS

TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION

Q&A Session

HONORINGTHOSE WHOFLEW WEST

IN

2017

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