Activity Director Help Page

What does the timeline for NCSAs look like?

The planning process for summer activities is constant. Winter and spring may flex a week or two depending on course offerings

We begin a summer planning cycle before the current year ends. To help keep things clear we try to use some common milestones. ** Dates are subject to change.

1 Sept	Begin Summer Close Out and solicit CSA nominations from Regions/Wings
**15 Sept	Activity credit cards turned off
**30 Sept	After Action Report and AD Completion Module Deadline Deadline for winter/spring CSA/NFA nomination packages
**30 Sept	NCSA budgets 1st draft due using the template provided for (update for upcoming FY and projection for subsequent year) using the template provided on AD tab of NCSAS.com website
**1 Oct	Begin coordination of staff summary recommending next year's activity directors/Solicit CSA nominations from Regions/Wings
**16 Oct - 15 Nov	Update activity websites, and as needed throughout season; Winter/Spring activity registration opens on or about 15 October
**15 Nov	Activity directors & CSA lineup approved by CAP/CC
**15 Nov	Summer activities announced for the following year
**28 Nov	Activities updated in eServices
1 Dec	Members begin applying online/Budget for current FY final
15 Jan	Initial application deadline to be considered for priority in placement for primary status most summer activities
NLT 1 Feb	Unit approvals in eServices for on time applications
**NLT 15 Feb	NFAs signed Oplan uploaded to Dropbox
NLT 15 Feb	Wing approvals in eServices for on time NCSA apps
**16 Feb-1 Mar	Portions of Registration & Payment turned off to accommodate initial slotting
**19-21 Feb	Hand Slot--only for those coordinated between Activity Director and CAP/CPA
**22 or 23 Feb	Autoslotting program runs
**23-28 Feb	Business rules checked by Activity Director and CAP/CPA; CAP/CPA makes slotting changes if needed
**27-28 Feb or after 1 Mar	Courses that do not autoslot may slot their courses based on published business rules or wait until AFTER 2 March, if they do not want auto-notifications for accepting a slot to go out
**28 Feb/1 Mar	Automated slotting announcements to cadet participants
**NLT 1-10 Mar	Welcome letters added to activity websites
**NLT 10 Mar	No later than date to make initial email contact with your slotted cadets
NLT 31 Mar	NFAs submit initial Risk Assessment using published RA forms via Dropbox
NLT 30 April	Activity credit cards activated, certifications due monthly when purchases are made
31 Mar	Initial student payment deadline for NCSAs/NFAs
1 Apr As slots open	Activity Directors can begin Alternate slotting to replace disenrolled cadets
**NLT 15 Apr	NCSAs and Accredited CSAs submit initial Risk Assessment for activity and sub-activities via Dropbox
30 Apr	Final student payment deadline for NCSAs & NFAs
Last weekend in May	1st activity should not be any earlier than this without approval of CAP/CPA
2nd weekend in August	Last activity should not be any later than this without approval of CAP/CPA

NCSA & NFA Director Training for 2023

Please save the following dates for activity director and staff training. You will receive a reminder email about a week prior. Note that on those webinars where finance, safety or public affairs is highlighted, we would like for the staff member(s) who will fill those roles to attend the webinar, as well as the activity director. You are welcome to invite other staff to attend any of the webinars. If you are unable to attend, we ask that you have your deputy on the call. All calls will be webinars, meaning you will get the most benefit if you can login on a computer or mobile device to see visual content. All training will be recorded and posted below. No password is required to access the recordings.

You will receive best training by connecting online through your web browser or by downloading the free Microsoft Teams application and accessing the training through it.
Title	Date Choice and Time	Link to Teams Meeting or Recording (posted 1 week after the training)	Dial in number	Conference ID if dialing in	Description	Slide Deck
Webinar #1 Kickoff Activity Director Training	Jan 22 or 23, 2023, at 2000CT	Meeting recording link	or dial-in using +1 334-245-6025	Conference ID: Contact whamilton@capnhq.gov for the meeting passcode.	(NCSA & NFA Directors) Ready, Set, Go Tools for Directors and Year of Program Evaluation	No slide deck
Webinar #2 Slotting and Tools Activity Director Training	Feb 5 or 6, 2023, at 2000CT	Meeting recording	or dial-in using +1 334-245-6025	Conference ID: Contact whamilton@capnhq.gov for the meeting passcode.	(NCSA & NFA Directors, & CSA Directors who use eServices for registration, along with anyone on staff who uses the eServices screens to assist with registration/slotting) Looking for Info in All the Right Places. Are you connected and able to use the activity management tools? Quick overview of Reservist integration to your activity, finance and review of Slotting Timeline and instructions for each action. This webinar is vital to running a smooth slotting process, and so please make it a priority on your calendar.	Link to Slides
Webinar #2-1/2 Activity Evaluation Training	Feb 13 or 20, 2023 at 2000CT	Meeting Recording		Contact whamilton@capnhq.gov if you have issues using registration link.	NCSA & NFA Directors Join us for an interactive training session on why we are adding a retrospective pre-test element to our our program evaluation. In addition you will start the personalization process for your activity assessment.	Link to Slides
Webinar #3 Safety Emphasis Activity Director Training	Mar 5 or 6, 2023, at 2000CT	Meeting Recording	or dial-in using +1 334-245-6025	Contact whamilton@capnhq.gov for the meeting passcode or dial in ID.	(NCSA & NFA Directors, CSA Directors, Activity Safety Officers and Health Services) Bring Your Safety Officer and Health Services Officer to this Webinar. In addition to sharing best practices for keeping cadets and staff safe during all aspects of your activities, we will review CAP guidance on controls you can put in place to minimize possibility of having COVID infection at your activity, and what to do if someone becomes symptomatic.	Link to Slides
Webinar #4 Finance Activity Director Training	April 16 or 17, 2023, at 2000CT	Meeting Recording	or dial-in using +1 334-245-6025	Conference ID: Contact whamilton@capnhq.gov for the meeting passcode.	(NCSA & NFA Directors and Finance officers) Bring Your Finance Officer to Webinar Day--all things finance reviewed, along with finalizing NFA Oplans, process for getting mission number, and any other items needing review before the summer surge.	Link to Slides
Webinar #5 Public Affairs Emphasis and Last Look Before We Start Activity Director Training	May 7 or 8, 2023, at 2000CT	Meeting Recording	or dial-in using +1 334-245-6025	Conference ID: Contact whamilton@capnhq.gov for the meeting passcode.	(NCSA & NFA Directors and PAs) We will cover PA items at the beginning so bring your PA and then answer questions about any other topics. This is our last meeting before events kick off.	Link to Slides
Webinar #6 NFAs Only WMIRS Training	21 May for Powered at 2000CT 22 May for Glider at 2000CT	Meeting Recording	or dial-in using +1 334-245-6025	Conference ID: Contact whamilton@capnhq.gov for the meeting passcode.	(NFA Directors and those who do manage the mission via WMIRS.) Ops will attend and give short tutorial on using Flight Academy Management screen as well as Ops Quals validation bypass. They are here to answer your questions. Invite anyone on staff who will need the training.	No Slides created
Webinar #7 Whew Done with 2023 time to Prep for 2024	Aug 27 or 28, 2022, at 2000CT	Meeting Link Coming Soon	or dial-in using +1 334-245-6025	Conference ID: Contact mmesones@capnhq.gov for the meeting passcode.	(NCSA & NFA Directors) Finishing strong: Otherwise known as, "Getting things ready for next year before we forget the lessons we learned."