The Central FL Chapter continues to support the local group of professional organizations called the Combined Professional Associations Group (CPAG). The chapter was the lead organization in hosting a January breakfast providing a forum for the local service leaders to provide industry leaders with insights on how best to support the Warfighter in the coming year. Currently the CPAG consists of AAAA, AUSA, Navy League, Professional Military Comptrollers (ASMC), ITEA, NDIA, AFCEA, USMC Foundation, Air Force Association, Association of Old Crows (AOC), and PEO STRI.
The Central FL members are the most important aspect of the Chapter. Since our inception in 1985, our membership has grown to over 400 members. This is quite remarkable, given the fact that the Chapter is not located adjacent to a large military installation. The Chapter is very active in increasing membership, and has continually maintained Master Chapter status. The Chapter membership predominately consists of Industry (48%) and Retired Military (41%), instead of having a majority of active duty members. The Chapter members come from all four services and truly reflect the joint environment, that is abundant in Central FL.
The Central FL Chapter continues to excel in our support to the community, our membership, and to our local military soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and civilians at PEO STRI, NAWCTSD, USMARCORSYSCOM, CENTCOM, USSOCOM, and to the Air Forces' Modeling and Simulation office. This support includes education related to Army aviation, membership support of scholarship awards, and membership maintenance and growth through well planned social and professional activities. The expanded role of AAAA with positive visibility through its support.