Frequently Asked Questions

Before contacting the association with a question, please review our Frequently Asked Questions list below:

Membership

How do I join The Spaatz Association?

• See our “How do I Join?” page for additional information.

How do I renew my membership in The Spaatz Association?

• See our “Membership Services” page for additional information.

How do I convert to a Lifetime Membership?

• See our “Membership Services” page for additional information.

How do I update my Association profile (with new address, email, etc.)?

• Complete our online information update form.

How do I update information on a “Fallen Diamond”?

• Contact the TSA Secretary directly with updated information.

Does TSA extend membership to former cadets who earned the “Cadet Certificate of Proficiency“?

• Yes!  The Board decided in 2007 to create a special class of membership for former cadets who earned the CAP Cadet Certificate of Proficiency (COP).  See our COP page for additional information.  Submit your information to help build the Master COP Recipient list here.

Does TSA extend membership to former cadets who earned the “Frank Borman Falcon Award“?

• Absolutely!  To earn the Frank Borman Falcon Award, you must have already earned the Spaatz Award.  See our Falcon Award page for historical information.  Submit your information to help build the Master Falcon Award Recipient List here.

Member Benefits

How do I get a spaatz.org email address?

• Request an account on the “Membership Benefits” page.

The Spaatz Award

How do I get added to the Spaatz Master List?

• The list is updated periodically by CAP National Headquarters.  Occasionally, updates are significantly delayed.  To have your information added manually to the Spaatz Database, contact the TSA Secretary.

I didn’t get my free, individually engraved TSA coin when I earned my award — whom do I contact?

• TSA started sending individually engraved coins to new Spaatz Award recipients in mid-2011.  This program is funded by special donations from members and benefactors.  If you earned your award after this date but you have not received your coin yet, contact us.

I’ve lost my Spaatz Award Certificate or mini-membership card from National Headquarters.  How do I get a replacement?

• The Cadet Programs registrar at CAP NHQ, Sharon Jackson, handles all replacement material requests.  Contact her at sjackson@capnhq.gov.

About the Association

How do I get an Association speaker for my squadron/group/wing/region/national event?

• Information coming soon to our “Media Center” page.  For now,  contact the TSA Secretary.

Can I use the Association logo or logotype on locally produced materials?

• Yes.  See our “Media Center” page for instructions and restrictions.

How do I find old Board meeting minutes?

• Information coming soon to a new Corporate Information section.  For now,  contact the TSA Secretary.

How do I get elected to the Board?

• Elections are held each year.  Nomination and election processes are included in the TSA Bylaws.  Look for the annual Call for Nominations in early summer in our Announcements newsfeed.

What are the Bylaws of the Association?

•  Association Bylaws are published in our Corporate Information section.

Donations and Tax-Exempt Status

Is The Spaatz Association Tax exempt?

• Yes.  The Association is chartered as a public charity under IRS rule 501(c)3.  You can confirm our current-year tax exempt status on the IRS website by clicking here.

How do I donate cash/stocks/bonds to the Association?

• Visit our Donations page for additional information.

About the Website

How do I post a Spaatz presentation photo or article to the website?

• Read the instructions here!

How do I post an article for “Spaatzen in the News”?

• Read the instructions here!

How do I update information on a “Fallen Diamond”?

• Contact the TSA Secretary directly with updated information.