<div dir="ltr"><div><div>That's a great idea setting up a test page to practice on!<b> That should be a benchmark training tool. </b>However, it may be good to note that on the Facebook page that it is a test page. Instead of closing the page, I would suggest using the merge feature and absorbing all of the fans and check-ins into your wing Facebook page. It's easy to do if you are an admin on both pages.<br>
<br></div>I was wrong in my interpretation of the regs, but I still stand by not creating separate Facebook pages for events and sections of a unit. There is power in numbers. <b>What you post to your Facebook Page is only seen by an average of 16% of your fans. </b>Your post showing up in people's timeline is based on a algorithm of various factors like how many people like it or comment on it. If you keep all your activity on one page, it increases the reach of the message your are trying to get out.<br>
<br></div>Keeping a single page also cuts down confusion when people are looking for your page or tagging it in a post. A failed example is a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=584835464891413&set=a.179563502085280.35688.174311909277106&type=1&theater">recent post I put on the FAA's Facebook Page</a>. The "unofficial" CAP page was tagged because it had more fans and came up first when typing in the photo caption. There is no way to edit after the fact. Even though only 8,848 people saw this post, it means those 8,848 people may not get the right message about CAP. It's a very common mistake with tagging posts, which is another reason to have a standard naming convention for your page -- e.g., "National Capital Wing, Civil Air Patrol" versus "Civil Air Patrol National Capital Wing" or other combinations. The tag has to do with the first word in your title.<br>
<div><br></div><div>Paul<br></div><div><br><br></div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br clear="all"><div><div dir="ltr"><br>v/r<br>--<br><b>PAUL S. CIANCIOLO, Lt Col, CAP<br>Public Affairs Officer<br>National Capital Wing</b><b></b><br>
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<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Fri, Sep 13, 2013 at 5:53 PM, Jeff Carlson, Group 5 FLWG <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:jcarlson@flwg.us" target="_blank">jcarlson@flwg.us</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
<div link="blue" vlink="purple" lang="EN-US"><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">Both Facebook and Twitter were incorporated into the academy’s exercises. Each team was required to post content to the academy Facebook page and compose a Tweet that included the academy hash tag. This was a great learning opportunity. For some members, it was their first time using Dropbox, Twitter and even Facebook. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">The academy Facebook page was created specifically to be used for the training exercises. I first considered a Facebook group and opted instead for a unique page rather than using the main FLWG Facebook site. This gives the option of closing the page after the academy. We created a unique web site that was used during the exercises to create web pages for the same reason. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">It was special to see members using social media and making web pages for the first time; it peeled away the mystery and they could recognized the potential. It’s one thing to make a list on a PowerPoint slide, it is yet another to create an opportunity for practical experience in a guided learning environment. Talk about empowerment! <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">The participants learned about utilizing multiple communication channels (including CAP radio nets) to gain better control over delivering the message and even target a specific audience. The goal was to get content creators to see beyond writing a single release and then hoping to get it published by traditional media. Instead we focused on identifying the target audience and selecting an appropriate communication channel prior to writing the release and then developing the message based on the interests of the selected audience. We discussed content marketing, developing special use web pages and then using Twitter and Facebook to bring the audience back to the unit web site.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">I know every mama crow thinks her baby is the blackest… But this was an effective training event because we minimized the passive learning from PowerPoint slides and maximized the active hands-on experience which help put the key points in real-world context and achieve authentic learning. The workgroups allowed more experienced members to mentor their teammates. Based on the feedback I have received from participants, this was a highly successful training event!<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">JEFFREY CARLSON, Major, CAP<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">Director<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">2013 Public Affairs Academy<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">Florida Wing Civil Air Patrol<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d"><a href="mailto:jcarlson@flwg.us" target="_blank">jcarlson@flwg.us</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d"><u></u> <u></u></span></p></div><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> <a href="mailto:cap-pao-bounces@lists.sempervigilans.org" target="_blank">cap-pao-bounces@lists.sempervigilans.org</a> [mailto:<a href="mailto:cap-pao-bounces@lists.sempervigilans.org" target="_blank">cap-pao-bounces@lists.sempervigilans.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Steven Solomon<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, September 13, 2013 2:33 PM<br><b>To:</b> CAP Public Affairs Officers<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [PAO] 2013 FLWG PA Academy<u></u><u></u></span></p><div><div class="h5"><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p>
<div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Maj Carlson's Facebook page for his PAO Academy is permissible and appropriate Paul. As per the regulation, below, CAPR 190-1 "encourages" all units, including Groups, to create and use social media under the authority of the Commander. It makes no difference if the information is posted on the unit's main official page or somewhere else. Bottom line is that, we're encouraging <em>more</em> social media networking, not <em>less</em>.<br clear="all">
<u></u><u></u></p><div><div><div><p><b><span style>b. Social Media. </span></b><span style>All levels of CAP, from flights and squadrons to National Headquarters, are encouraged to create and use social media to help reach out to their membership, potential members, friends of CAP and the general public by telling CAP stories on unit social networking sites. Units are not required to use social media, but are encouraged to do so as resources allow. The responsibility for use of social media by CAP units rests with the unit commander and will be overseen by the unit PAO or a member designated by the commander under the direction of the unit PAO. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"> <u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"> <u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"> <u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style>Regards,</span><u></u><u></u></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style>Steven</span><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style> </span><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style> </span><u></u><u></u></p></div>
<div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style>STEVEN SOLOMON, Lt Col, CAP</span><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style>National Public Affairs Officer<br>Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters<br>105 South Hansell St.<br>
Building 714<br>Maxwell AFB AL 36112-5937</span><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style><a href="mailto:ssolomon@cap.gov" target="_blank">s</a><a href="mailto:ssolomon@cap.gov" target="_blank">solomon@cap.gov</a></span><u></u><u></u></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style>Cell: <a href="tel:240-505-6279" value="+12405056279" target="_blank">240-505-6279</a></span><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"> <u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p>
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<p><i><span style>... Citizens Serving Communities</span><u></u><u></u></i></p><p> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Civil-Air-Patrol/107647995924164" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";text-decoration:none"><img src="cid:image005.png@01CEB0A0.1CFEF550" alt="cid:image001.png@01CE2BC7.1FAC87D0" border="0" height="32" width="32"></span></a><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> </span><a href="https://twitter.com/civilairpatrol" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";text-decoration:none"><img src="cid:image006.png@01CEB0A0.1CFEF550" alt="cid:image002.png@01CE2BC7.1FAC87D0" border="0" height="32" width="32"></span></a><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> </span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/civilairpatrol/collections/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";text-decoration:none"><img src="cid:image007.png@01CEB0A0.1CFEF550" alt="cid:image003.png@01CE2BC7.1FAC87D0" border="0" height="33" width="33"></span></a><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> </span><u></u><u></u></p>
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On Fri, Sep 13, 2013 at 10:57 AM, Cianciolo, Lt Col, Paul <<a href="mailto:paul.cianciolo@natcapwg.cap.gov" target="_blank">paul.cianciolo@natcapwg.cap.gov</a>> wrote:<u></u><u></u></p><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">
Not to be a curmudgeon, but doesn't this Facebook Page in itself violate 190-1? It may just be my understanding and interpretation though, so please correct me. But I thought a social media account is only to represent a unit (flight, squadron, wing, etc.) and must be able to be regularly updated. Having a page setup for an event doesn't fit into that. <br>
<br>Why wouldn't this info just be posted on the wing Facebook page? There's more power in numbers from a central source, especially with Facebook's new algorithms for who see's a post.<u></u><u></u></p></div>
<p class="MsoNormal">Paul<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><br clear="all"><u></u><u></u></p><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><br>v/r<br>--<br><b>PAUL S. CIANCIOLO, Lt Col, CAP<br>
Public Affairs Officer<br>National Capital Wing</b><u></u><u></u></p><div><p class="MsoNormal">Cell: <a href="tel:301-751-2011" target="_blank">301-751-2011</a><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Work: <a href="tel:202-385-9599" target="_blank">202-385-9599</a> (@FAA)<u></u><u></u></p>
</div></div></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><u></u> <u></u></p><div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal">On Fri, Sep 13, 2013 at 11:42 AM, Jeff Carlson, Group 5 FLWG <<a href="mailto:jcarlson@flwg.us" target="_blank">jcarlson@flwg.us</a>> wrote:<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p> <u></u><u></u></p><p> <u></u><u></u></p><p><b>JEFFREY CARLSON, Major, CAP</b><u></u><u></u></p><p>Director<u></u><u></u></p><p>2013 Public Affairs Academy<u></u><u></u></p><p>Florida Wing Civil Air Patrol<u></u><u></u></p>
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