President’s Letter to Supporters

About 21st Century Partnership

Board Members

Partnership Roles

Strategic Partners

2015 Strategic Plan

Program Impacts

2014 Audited Financials

Sponsors

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message from the president & ceo

CONTACT

21st Century Partnership

804 Park Drive

Warner Robins, GA 31088

T (478) 225-9005

F (478) 225-9008

21stcenturypartnership.com

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Last year was a year of great transition at the 21st

Century Partnership, along with many successes

both “inside the fence” of Robins AFB as well as

within our Regional Community. I started my job

as President/CEO in August, picking up the reigns

from my predecessors Maj Gen (ret) Bob McMahon

who served for two years, and Ms. Chrissy Miner

who very ably served for four months as the interim

President who now has returned to her duties as

COO. Building on the great work and foundation

those two individuals laid, and leaning on the

experience and leadership of the long-serving Board

Chairman, Brad Fink, we finished the year with

approved by-laws for our 501 (c) (6) operational non-

profit entity and, installed a slate of new executive

committee members. We are tremendously

grateful for the selfless service from Brad, as well

as departing board officers Tiffany Mazo and Todd

Giddens.

Inside the fence, a very positive transition continues

to evolve. Base and union leadership are making 13

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Base and union leadership are making great strides ... not seen for decades at Robins.

01great strides in their collaborative efforts and garnering

successes not seen for decades at Robins. Make no mistake –

wading into unchartered waters

of a positive management/

labor relationship is no easy

feat, but the cooperation that

I have witnessed first-hand is

unprecedented and I believe

will be touted as a tremendous

success in the eyes of local and

national leadership.

The Air Logistics Complex also transitioned with the departure

of Brig. Gen. Cedric George and the arrival of Brig. Gen. Walter

Lindsley. As the complex commander, Brig. Gen. Lindsley has

the enormous task of ensuring aircraft production metrics stay

on target thereby ensuring that Robins is postured at its most

competitive levels for success in a future BRAC process. I

have seen the predictive metrics being used to illustrate when

aircraft production will be back on track and would solicit your

continued support of Base leadership and the workforce as they

aggressively work corrective measures to get back to where

they need to be. I have no doubt that under Walt’s leadership

we will continue to see the positive trends and production

numbers rise to positively “legendary” levels – as he puts it.

On the community front, the departure of our remarkable

Senator Saxby Chambliss gave the entire community pause

for concern. He was a powerful voice for Robins and middle

Georgia and will be deeply missed. The good news is we are

standing on the shoulders of giants with our current legislators

that have the best interest of Robins Air Force Base and middle

Georgia at heart.

In closing, I look forward to continuing to support the great work

being done throughout the Region and pledge the full support of

the Partnership in all of those efforts.

Cheers,

Charles E. Stenner, Jr. ,

Lt. Gen., USAF, Retired

A Georgia nonprofit corporation, the 21st Century Partnership is the

only community enterprise dedicated solely to preserving the military

presence of Robins AFB, while helping middle Georgia communities

prepare to avert potential efforts to marginalize the missions of

the Base. The Partnership accomplishes these goals principally by

working closely with national, regional and local leadership along with

community organizations to positively influence those primary factors

that will likely be considered under a future Base Realignment and

Closure (BRAC) process. For more than 20 years, the Partnership has

been a key participant in all large-scale Department of Defense decision-

making impacting Robins Air Force Base.

STRUCTURE

The Partnership is comprised of three corporations. The 21st Century

Partnership Foundation, a 501(c)(3) and the financial arm of the

Partnership. The 21st Century Partnership of middle Georgia, Inc., a

501(c)(6), and the RAFB 21st Century Partnership, Inc. a 501(c)(4).

Community leaders Bob Hatcher and Rob Brooks chair the boards

respectively. The operations of all three entities are run by a four-

person staff. President and CEO Lieutenant General (ret.) Charles

Stenner, Jr. implements the vision, mission and strategies of the

Partnership. Chief Operating Officer Chrissy Miner manages day-to-day

operations and communications, while Judy Smith and Pat Bridges serve

as part-time executive assistants.

about

$1B WORTH OF

LOCAL JOBS CREATED

TOTAL IMPACT $2.7 BILLION

Our core mission is to protect Robins

Air Force Base – middle Georgia’s

economic engine. The Base serves

as a nucleus of economic activity for

the region, contributing more than

$2.7 billion into Georgia’s economy

annually and employing more than

22,000 workers.

$1.3B IN CIVILIAN &

MILITARY PAYROLL

$386M IN CONSTRUCTION,

CONTRACTS & OTHER

EXPENDITURES

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board members501(C)(6) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

• Rob Brooks (Chairman)

President/CEO, ComSouth

• Dr. Ivan Allen

President, Central Georgia

Technical College

• Marian Fraley

Director of Business

Development, L-3

• Virgil Adams

Partner, Adams Jordan &

Herrington, P.C.

• David Thompson

Founder, Piedmont Construction

• Bryant Culpepper

Attorney, James-Bates-Brannan-

Groover-LLP

• Bob Walker

Community leader, former

Mayor of Dublin

• Bob Hatcher (Chairman)

President and CEO,

MidCountry Financial

Corp

• Charlie Cantrell

President and CEO Five-

Star Automotive

• William Fickling

Chairman and CEO,

Mulberry Street

Investment Co.

• Kirby Godsey

Retired Chancellor,

Mercer University

• W. Mansfield Jennings

Chairman, ComSouth

Corporation

• Bob Ray

President and CEO, Flint

Energies

• John Rhea

President and CEO, Robins

Federal Credit Union

• Ninfa Saunders

President and CEO,

Navacent Health

• Chris Sheridan, Jr.

President, Chris R.

Sheridan & Co.

• Dan Speight

Vice Chairman and COO,

State Bank and Trust

• Thomas Wicker

Regional Vice President,

Central, Georgia Power

• Genelle B. Jennings

Attorney

• Lt Gen (ret.) Charles

Stenner

Ex-Officio

501(C)(3) BOARD21ST CENTURY

PARTNERSHIP

FOUNDATION, INC.

• 501(c)(3)

• Non-profit

• Funding arm for 501(c)(6)

21ST CENTURY

PARTNERSHIP OF MIDDLE

GA, INC.

• 501(c)(6)

• Daily Ops

• DBA 21st Century

Partnership

RAFB 21ST CENTURY

PARTNERSHIP, INC.

• 501(c)(4)

• Dormant

• Resurrected if needed for

surge in lobbying fees

THE PARTNERSHIP IS A …

1. Community-Installation Collaborator. The Partnership works

to advance initiatives that promote and

strengthen the region through Base-

community relationships. It works to

recruit new missions to Robins, solidify

existing missions, and it brings the Base

and local communities together to share

resources in ways that benefit all.

2. A Partner in Legislation. The

Partnership sustains a relationship with

Georgia’s state and federal legislators and

provides information needed to shape

legislation in the best interests of Robins

and middle Georgia.

3. Facilitator in Economic Development. The Partnership works closely with

regional economic development

authorities to enhance the recruitment

efforts of new business to the area.

roles WHY IS ROBINS SO IMPORTANT?

Looking at payroll alone, this graphic

illustrates the state-wide annual impact

of the Base.

RAFB Impact Across the State

74 out of 159 of the counties, or

48,203 – 2,249,497

2,249,498 – 6,921,472

6,921,473 – 16,913,880

16,913,881 – 40,333,373

40,333,374 – 102,957,449

have earned wages from Robins Air Force Base.

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Secretary of the Air Force Debra James tours Robins Air Force Base with AFSC leadership.

strategic partnersTHE PARTNERSHIP COLLABORATES

CLOSELY WITH A VARIETY OF

PARTNERS TO SUSTAIN THE MILITARY

AND ECONOMIC STRENGTH OF ROBINS

AFB AND MIDDLE GEORGIA.

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• Advance the initiatives under the “3 P’s” construct. Look for ways to

enhance our efforts to Protect, Promote and Partner for the benefit of

Robins and middle Georgia

• Continue to serve as the knowledge leader on defense policy and

budgetary issues affecting middle Georgia

• Expand and enhance collaboration among the Base, middle Georgia

communities and industry

• Enhance installation efficiency through the promotion of shared

services using public-public, public-private partnerships

2015 strategic plan: the 3 p’sSTRATEGIC GOALS

PROTECT.PROMOTE.PARTNER.

PROTECT.Ensuring our congressional delegation is engaged and

informed about Robins is a major focus area. A strong voice

in Washington, D.C. is critical to the success of our Base and

our region.

ADDITIONAL AREAS OF FOCUS:

• Exploration of dual-use of Robins AFB runway

• Exploring funding mechanisms for regional planning

• Analyzing BRAC data and establishing measures and

metrics

• Depot policy

• JSTARS recapitalization

• Sequestration return in 2016

• Monitor labor relations and production numbers inside

the fence

• Pursue new mission opportunities for Robins

Senator Johnny Isakson talks with Marine Lt Col. Philip Tank Eilertson

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PROMOTE.We firmly believe that it is not a matter of “if” a Base Realignment and Closure or BRAC process is going

to occur, but rather a question of when. With the congressional landscape as it is, we believe a BRAC

will occur as early as 2017 and likely no later than 2019. In preparation, it is critical that we educate

the public on the value of Robins AFB and the risks and rewards associated with a BRAC process. In fall

of last year we launched our “Billions of Reasons” campaign to connect with community members and

educate them of the Base’s impact to the health of our overall regional economy.

ADDITIONAL AREAS OF FOCUS:

• Combined Federal Campaign

• Continuous web, billboard, television and social media presence

• Fostering S.T.E.M. activities in building Robins workforce for the future

• Analyzing BRAC data and establishing measures and metrics

PARTNER.The successes of our efforts are largely

predicated upon the partnerships we establish

through alignment of objectives with other

community agencies. These partnerships are

wide-raging from educational partners to

governmental agencies.

• Educational partnerships such as UGA’s

Archway

• Veterans services

• Fostering S.T.E.M. activities in building

Robins workforce for the future

• Exploring Freight and logistics opportunities

• Quality of Life initiatives

• Fostering entrepreneurial growth and

innovation

Each and every Georgian has a role in the protection of our Base and community.

Although the lion’s share of our

work is performed in direct support

of Robins Air Force Base, we

also recognize the importance of

promoting growth in our economy

independent of the defense sector.

As such we work closely with our

partners in economic development

to find new opportunities for middle

Georgia.

Gen. Stenner and Kathryn Dennis of the Community Foundation of Central Georgia

Ground breaking at Georgia Military Veterans Education and Training Support Center

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

is an American private, non-profit foundation

dedicated to supporting “transformational

ideas that promote quality journalism,

advance media innovation, engage

communities and foster the arts.”

In early 2014, The Knight Foundation issued

a $100,000 grant to enhance Partnership

communication initiatives “with an increased

use of social and traditional media outlets

to ensure Central Georgians are informed

about the impact of a Base Realignment and

Closure.”

With the generous resources provided by

the Knight Foundation, the Partnership was

able to support three main communication

initiatives during the grant period:

1) Build and maintain a vibrant, evolving

web presence to keep the community

informed of local, state, and national-

level issues with potential impacts

to Robins Air Force Base and middle

Georgia

2) Enhance our social media presence

and engagements through new media

platforms

3) Leverage traditional and new media

advertising platforms to inform

Central Georgians about the Base

Realignment and Closure process and

its potential impact to the surrounding

communities

During the grant period, the 21st Century

Partnership achieved:

• a 94% increase in web traffic

• a 343% increase in social media

interaction

• 1,100% growth in its mailing list

program impacts“BILLIONS OF REASONS”

CAMPAIGN:

On August 1st, the Partnership

launched the “Billions of Reasons”

campaign with the goal of raising

awareness about our addition to the

Combined Federal Campaign annual

fundraising effort.

The campaign outcomes are as

follows:

• > $2000 raised

• Website: 2514 new visitors to

the website

• 30-sec web ads: 1075

engagements / 213 minutes

watched

• Billboards: Mix of digital

and fixed > 551,632 weekly

impressions / > 10 million for

campaign duration

KNIGHT FOUNDATION GRANT:

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2014 audited financials

REVENUE EXPENSES

CONTRIBUTIONS/

CARRYOVER:

$688,986

IN-KIND: $143,800

MUNICIPALITIES: $115,000

SUPPORT

SERVICES:

$157,469

PROGRAM

SERVICES:

$545,277

Examples of Program Services: rent, utilities, payroll, contracts, office equipment

Examples of Supporting Services: meetings, insurance, accounting, taxes, audits

sponsorsWE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO CARRY OUT OUR MISSION WITHOUT THE SUPPORT OF THESE FINE SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS:• Burgess Pigment • James-Bates-Brannan-Groover, LLP• Mercer Engineering Research Center• Robins Regional Chamber• Warner Robins Building Supply

SILVER SPONSORS:• Asbury Park Associates • Youmans Chevrolet

BRONZE SPONSORS:• American Pride Bank• Brad Fink• Bry-Mel Homes, Inc• C & P Restaurant• Chet & June Lowe• Colony Bank• Deryl & Jeanne Israel• Fidelity Charitable Trust• First Command Financial Services• First Response Service, Inc.• Forget-Me-Not Florist • Fort Valley state University

• Golden Key Realty• Linda Shingler• Lisenby & Associates, LLC• Loui Consulting Group• Perry Area Chamber of Commerce• Sonny’s BBQ • Watson-Hunt Funeral Home• Walmart

COMMUNITY SPONSORS:• Angie Gheesling• Debbie Gamber• Guy & Helen Starling

• George Slappey• Kathy & Jim Balletto• Mortgage Bankers Association of

Middle Georgia• N.A.R.F.E.• Mr & Mrs. Paul Dilling• Stanley V. Gann• Tammy Angeletti• Tammy Giles• W. Kerry Howell, LLC

PLATINUM SPONSORS:

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