Fundraising
Alaska Wing Director of Development (Fundraising): Capt Leah Reusser
*Make sure you have Wing Commander approval on CAPF 173-4 (see documents above for example and for blank CAPF 173-4)*
And a CAPF 160 (Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheet) is required with the CAPF 173-4 for any fundraisers that require physical activity (i.e. not for online fundraisers). To see completed CAPF 160s for activities similar to yours, go here: https://akwg.cap.gov/members1/administrative-content/safety-documents
Various Fundraising Activities by AKWG Squadrons:
Polaris: Carwashes
Arcturus: Soft drink machine
Juneau: Honorariums for color guard presentations
Delta: Krispy Kreme donut sales
Bristol Bay: Walkin' Tacos (open Frito bag with meat/lettuce/tomato/cheese added)
King Salmon: Building & selling birdhouses
Tok: Wreaths Across America CHAMPS!
Valdez: Donations from local United Way chapter
Kodiak: Carwashes, request community members for donations, submit grant requests
Lake Hood: Fred Meyer Community Rewards, Wreaths Across America, Swag bag stuffing for IDEA fair
Various Squadrons:
"Red Button" on online monthly AKWG newsletter & squadron website
Wreaths Across America (see link to approval at right)
Fred Meyer Community Rewards (see sample application at right. For approval of Terms & Conditions, email Ms Becky Lee at blee@capnhq.gov)
Gofundme.com and Facebook fundraisers (for instructions, go here: https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/fieldfr/facebook-fundraising)
CARES Act & other grants
Asking local organizations for donations
Asking parents/families to commit/make monthly contributions (squadrons may be able to have individual Stripe accounts)