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Updated: 20 March 2008

Mission

To promote the work of the FAI/CIA and develop the sport of aerostation amongst balloonists and the general public. 

Responsibilities

The duties include those duties delegated to the individual Working Groups and specifically:

  1. To distribute aerostation information to balloonists and the general public.
  2. Develop media contacts in the press, TV, radio and the Internet.
  3. Create and support opportunities for the development of new opportunities for sport aerostation.
  4. Perform any other PR or development tasks as required by the CIA President, Bureau, or Plenary session

1. Media

To establish and maintain relationships with event organisers, pilots and the media to promote sport aerostation.

Duties and Powers:

  • to establish a database of aerostation publications and media contacts in the press, TV, radio and Internet;
  • to promote and assist in the provision of media coverage for CIA sanctioned events;
  • develop media support for event organisers and publish new material about aerostation;
  • consult with event organisers and pilots on media initiatives.

2.  Logo and Products

To devise and operate a program for logo use and the sales of CIA merchandise.

Duties and Powers:

  • maintain the CIA logo and protocols for its use;
  • develop and distribute CIA merchandise
  • administer the CIA program for Proficiency Certificates and Sporting Badges.

3.  Lighter Than Air Education

To disseminate knowledge of all forms of lighter-than-air flight for current and potential future sport balloonists.

Duties and Powers:

  • to assist the CIA in establishing policy for education matters
  • to develop and publish educational material in print and on the CIA Internet site;
  • to encourage participation in aerostation;
  • liaison with the FAI Aerospace Education Commission;
  • maintain and expand CIA Internet facilities.

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Approved by 2008 CIA Plenary meeting

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Documents & Files

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Document
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Effective
Date
File
Type/Size
Youth Camp Organisers Handbook
on CIA Documents Web Page
. . .
       
Media Forms . . .
- Application for Media Accreditation information . 50K
- Appearance Release Form for competitors, officials, etc. information . 20K

LOGOS
FAI and CIA logos can be ordered through the FAI on-line style
guide page at:
  www.fai.org/fai_online_styleguide/

 


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