Thanks for your response Hootie,
Also, please understand that the web-site is still being developed. When you go there you will find some accurate information and some info that is just page holder info.
OutWestTX, thank you for your post and input. We are incorporated as a not for profit in CO and are awaiting our 501(c)(3) from the IRS. Our Governance policy and By-laws are on the CAC web-site. We have a Board of Directors and an Executive Director (me), we are building our Advisory Board as we consult with experts in different fields and they agree to serve. We are recruiting qualified volunteers to serve as Region Coordinators (FEMA Regions). We are developing a basic curriculum which will include selected FEMA, NIMS, CERT and other courses for our volunteers.
nutcase, also thank you for your post and input. Our vision is to be a local organization that has nationwide resources. My decision to use FEMA region divisions is for administrative purposes only. I felt it would be impossible for one person to maintain quality contact with volunteers from across the nation, much less make decisions for the different areas of the country. Quick local response is vitally important along with the ability to communicate with those responding to bring additional needed resources. I agree with the concept of the churches, it seems people naturally gravitate to them in times of need.
In summary, no it hasn't been as quick as we wanted. We recognized that doing it right at the outset was absolutely necessary. Sometimes .gov doesn't work as quickly as we would hope. Sometimes we don't work as quickly as we would like. We've worked on ideas only to find them impractical and have to start over again. We're not re-inventing the wheel but we're not going to accept a square one either. Please continue to post ideas and questions or IM me with comments.
Thanks to everybody for their interest and patience.