Maj. David Goude from March Field Composite Squadron 45 and Maj. Bruce Black from Big Bear Valley Composite Squadron 6750 were among 69 students from across America primed for executive-level success thanks to Civil Air Patrol’s 2010 National Staff College held Oct. 16-23 at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
The annual professional development opportunity employed a challenging curriculum to enhance the leadership abilities of members who are, or will be, assuming positions of regional or national importance within CAP.
Through seminar discussions, case studies and exercises, the students – who represented 31 individual CAP wings -- focused on executive leadership, management, organizational behavior and policy development while examining in great detail the organization's national-level operations.
Goude, a member since 2005, currently serves as his unit's commander and also serves as aerospace education officer for Group 3. He holds specialty track ratings in professional development, safety, cadet programs, and aerospace. Black, also joined the organization in 2005, and is a past commander of Squadron 6750. He holds specialty track ratings in cadet programs and aerospace. Both men have completed all five levels of Civil Air Patrol's senior member professional development program.
The seven-day National Staff College benefits class participants beyond their CAP roles. The leadership, communication and executive management skills – made available through the course at a fraction of the commercial cost – are in high demand by employers in all industries.
Lt. Col. Jessica Black, a long-time Group 3 member now assigned to California Wing Headquarters served as a seminar adviser during the training course.
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