Morale and Welfare Presentation to CFMWS HQ Staff Ottawa – 30 September 2013 Commodore Mark B. Watson DGMWS Agenda • • • • • Introduction Organization and background Vision Programs, services, and initiatives You and CFMWS Marketing 2 Defence Team – Morale & Welfare • Approximately 5,600 “Staff of the Non-Public Funds, Canadian Forces” – Number varies due to casual employment, esp. in summer – 2,125 full time, 1,066 part time, 2,395 casual – 40% CAF affiliation (Retired and/or Family) • • • • 253 Canadian Armed Forces members 153 National Defence public servants 375 at MFRCs (locally employed) Plus many, many volunteers 3 Defence Team – Morale & Welfare CFMWS 5,600 to 6,000 Employees Canadian Coast Guard 4,500 Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) 3,311 Citi Bank 5,000 Nav Canada 5,000 4 Organizational View 5 NPP Governance • Full governance assigned to CDS • Authorities delegated to DGMWS as Managing Director of NPP • NPP Board serves as an advisory Board: – – – – Provides stakeholder input to CDS Strategic plans, policies and direction NPP investments Approval of audited financial statements • NPP Board and AFC engagement is key – NPP is a “Chain of Command” responsibility 6 Operational Funding $4.27M (FY 12/13) 7 Scale of Operations NPP net worth / publicly funded expenditures FY 2012-13 C108 ($28M) Public Funds C134 ($8M) C109 ($87M) DCSM ($26M) Public Funds Base/Wing/Reserve Unit Funds ($79M) Messes ($25M ) Assistance Fund CFPAF ($17M ) Central Fund ($123M) CANEX ($51M) CANEX 2012-13 Sales: $132M SISIP FS ($312M) SISIP FS 2012-13 Revenues: $90M Total $756M (19.7% Public / 80.3% Non-Public) My Vision Make CFMWS one of the strongest military Morale and Welfare organizations in the Western world by providing programs that provide widest possible benefits to the greatest number of serving and former service personnel and their families: One Community, One Million Strong 9 One Community, One Million Strong Spouses Family 5% Members 5% Former Members 43% Serving Members (Reg. & Res.) 10% Other authorized patrons 11% Dependents of Former Members 26% Serving Members (Reg. & Res.) 130K Spouses 69K Family Members 75K Former Members 595K Dependents of Former Members 350K Other authorized patrons 150K > 1 MILLION 10 PSP Sports • • • • • • 20,000 91 18 14 210 115 Intersection sport competitors Regional competitions – 3,500+ competitors National competitions – 1,800 competitors CF CISM teams Individual CISM athletes CF athletic trainers Recreation • • • • • • 400,000 42,000 700 325 100 33 Annual registrations in recreation programs Recreation memberships Different types of recreation programs DND facilities involved Special events – 60,000 in attendance Community Gateway Web sites – 139,000 hits monthly 11 PSP Specialty Interest Activities Access to: • Golf: 15 locations across Canada Borden, Cold Lake, Comox, Esquimalt, Greenwood, Halifax, Kingston, Oromocto, Ottawa, Petawawa, Edmonton, Shilo, Trenton, Valcartier, Winnipeg and 6 social clubs using civilian courses: Chilliwack, Gander, Goose Bay, Moose Jaw, St-Jean, Suffield • Marinas and Sailing: 8 locations Comox, Esquimalt, Halifax, Kingston, Petawawa, St. Jean, Toronto, Trenton • Campgrounds & Cabins: 5 locations Comox, Greenwood, Halifax, North Bay, Petawawa 12 PSP Specialty Interest Activities Access to: • Rod and Gun Clubs: 7 locations across Canada Borden, Dundurn, Greenwood, Ottawa, Meaford, Shilo, Valcartier • Horseback Riding: 4 locations across Canada Cold Lake, Edmonton, Dundurn, Wainwright • Curling: 7 locations across Canada Cold Lake, Edmonton, Gagetown, Greenwood, Halifax, Kingston, Montreal • Skeet Shooting: 5 locations across Canada Edmonton, North Bay, Petawawa, Shilo, St-Jean www.cfmws.com/en/AboutUs/PSP/specialtyinterest 13 Commercial Services SISIP Financial Services 2012 Results – Programs and Services: • 140,560 lives insured under the Life Insurance plans with $28.6B in coverage and $41.3M paid to beneficiaries • 93,600 CF members protected under the Long Term Disability plan with $106.6M paid out in benefits when combined with the Vocational Rehabilitation Program • 8,329 Financial Counselling appointments held • 7,153 Financial Planning clients with $232M invested • 3,379 CFGroupRSP clients with $117M invested • 5,631 CF members educated under the Personal Financial Management course 14 Commercial Services SISIP Financial Services Financial Planning • Service is provided by a Certified Financial Planner (Pl. Fin. in Quebec) • Budgeting and goals, including advice on lump sum amounts, investment choices and portfolio management • Pre-authorized investments can be as little as $25/month • RESP, RRSP, and TFSA available • Tax planning and asset allocation • Retirement and release projections Canadian Forces Group Retirement Service Plan (CFGroupRSP) • A "do-it-yourself" online retirement savings plan and investment services Financial Counselling • Remedial assistance for financial distress and emergencies (includes budgeting and debt repayment) • Access to loans and grants from the Canadian Forces Personnel Assistance Fund (CFPAF) and other SOT programs 15 Commercial Services SISIP Financial Services Comparative costs: SISIP Financial Services Industry Standard Financial Planning (No commission – fee for service based) • $6 - $12/month (depending on rank) • Unlimited hours of service • Includes one free income tax return • Approximately $100/hour 1 or 1% - 3% of assets under management2 • $59 for one basic income tax return3 Financial Counselling (Confidential) Free • Approximately $1204 / session or enrollment • Fee of 15% of total debt + monthly charge of $50 + cancellation fee5 Insurance ($100,000 in coverage / 25 year old male / non-smoker) $6/month • Varies $11 - $13 /month6 1 CBC News (April 2012) / MoneySense Magazine (October 2012) 2 moneysense.ca – Where to find a fee-only Financial Planner 3 H&R Block 4 Credit Canada 5 debtfreesolutions.ca – Consumer Credit Counselling sample contract 6 Compulife Software Inc. 16 Commercial Services SISIP Financial Services Life insurance plan advantages: Industry Standard SISIP Financial Services No exclusion for war risk May be excluded or declined No exclusions for dangerous occupations, hobbies, volunteer activities and/or sports Some or all may be excluded or increase in premium Less stringent medical underwriting Lengthy medical required No medical required to convert insurance after release (If done within 60 days of release) Not available Includes coverage for Accidental Dismemberment Cost to purchase Free coverage for Dependent Life of $10,000 Cost to purchase 17 Commercial Services SISIP Financial Services Re-Insurance: • The sharing of risk among several companies that specialize in high risk insurance protection. • Required to guarantee the payment of claims under SISIP FS Life Insurance plans, even if someone dies while serving in a Theatre of Operations. • Net re-insurance costs and death claims from 2007-2011: 12.2 M per year. 18 Commercial Services CANEX / NATEX Programs: • The Personal Home & Auto Insurance − Home: Coverage that fits your way of life. All policies include $5K coverage for military kit; $3K coverage for personal belongings while deployed outside Canada. Military Renters policy for DND controlled quarters, Identity Theft Assistance, Burglar Alarm Discount also available − Auto: Accident-Free Protection, Loyalty Savings (up to 7%), Winter Tire Discount (5% off premium), Students Rates, RV’s and more − Portability: If you should move, be transferred or retire within Canada • Home Heating Oil Rebate Program − If home heated by oil, save on regular delivered price of home heating oil. − Example of savings - In Halifax, participants have saved up to 8 cents per litre for the last six years; average of $1,500 in savings. 19 Commercial Services CANEX / NATEX • No Interest Credit Plan − 12, 24 or 36 month plans. Plus no money down, not even the taxes. − 12 month payment plan: no hidden handling or administration fees (24 months: 2% ; 36 months: 3%) • Club XTra Loyalty Program − Present your card and earn points for every eligible $1 purchased. − Twice a year, gift certificates are issued to Club XTra member for the value of the points accumulated (e.g. $5 for 5,000 points). − Club XTra will be replaced by new CANEX Rewards program, to be launched in conjunction with the CFOne card this fall. National vendor partnerships: • OK Tire • Tim Hortons • Andrei Master Tailor • Aramark (food services) • Subway 20 Commercial Services Initiatives: CANEX / NATEX • Online Sales and Marketing − Developing an online e-retailing strategy to augment existing store operations • Elite line of clothing and accoutrement − Developing a consolidated and centralized retail offering in-store and online of CF memorabilia, clothing & accoutrements − A selection of quality casual/performance clothing and merchandise (e.g. - tie bars, cufflinks, lapel pins, watches, wine decanter, etc) branded with military crests/logos. − Available soon: New design RCN and RCAF windbreakers 21 DCSM / JPSU JPSU Mission Through an integrated and individual-centric service delivery model, to ensure the coordination and facilitation of standardized, high quality, consistent personal and administrative support during all phases of recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration on return to service or transition following release, for all injured and ill Canadian Armed Forces personnel and former personnel, their families and the families of the deceased. 22 DCSM / JPSU Integrated Personnel Support Centres and Satellites • 33 locations across Canada • Personnel support through multi-disciplinary staff and linkages to VAC, SISIP, PSP, MFRC and Base/Wing agencies • Responsive to Commanding Officers 23 DCSM / JPSU Services Return to Work Program • In 2012, 1,974 personnel participated in the Return To Work program • 26% of them returned to full-time duty, while 47% moved to transition. 27% remained on RTW. Casualty Administration and Advocacy • Home adaptations/special needs equipment, Vehicle adaptations, Home assistance • Assistance through Funds 24 DCSM / JPSU Services Peer Support • • • • Operational Stress Injury Social Support (OSISS) Soldier On Injured Soldier Network Helping Others by Providing Empathy (HOPE) Outreach & Education • Average 100 briefings a month across the country • Training of approx 1,100 Designated Assistants per year 25 DCSM / JPSU Personnel currently being tracked by JPSU Posted to JPSU Supported by JPSU (but not posted) 1,800 3,500 Total 5,300 26 DCSM Transition Activities & Initiatives • National Coordination of all Career Transition activities: – – – – – • Second Career Assistance Network seminars, Medical seminars, Long Term Planning seminars Career Transition Workshops Transition support and programs specific to ill & injured, Publications/tools that support transition counselling. Liaise with other organizations: VAC, HRSDC, PS Commission, SISIP-LTD & VRP, Industry, Academia, Accreditation bodies and others. Canada Company – Military Employment Transition (MET) Program A one-stop-web-portal for all things related to transition for serving and retired military members. Serving as a bridge between business and community leaders and the CAF. Includes Corporate Canada employers, Entrepreneurship, Education and Franchising opportunities. 84 Military Friendly employers, such as Amazon, BMO Financial Group, CN, Coca-Cola Canada, Royal Bank of Canada, Shell Canada, Sobeys Inc., Suncor Energy, Etc. 27 DCSM Transition Initiatives and Services • Prince’s Charities-Operation Entrepreneur: Based In Business (BIB) with Memorial University, Enactus and Canadian Youth Business Foundation • Prospect: Forces @ Work: Sustainable Job Placement Pilot Project • H2H: Helmets to Hardhats • Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) • The Canadian Franchise Association: Military Veterans Program • Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) In addition to previously mentioned programs and services, the following are specifically for ill and injured members of the Reg and Res force: • Vocational Rehabilitation Program-Serving Members (VRPSM) • Priority Hiring-Public Service • Integrated Transition Plan 28 Military Family Services Enabling a mission-ready Force by addressing the issues faced by CAF members and their families that result from military service. Military Family Services manages: • Military Family Services Program, including funding and oversight of Military Family Resource Centres • Dependant Education Management, who manages the education compensation and benefits requirements of military members with dependant children. • Quality of Life issues that arise and affect military families as a result of conditions of service of serving CAF personnel 29 Military Family Services ACCESS TO SERVICES: Military Family Resource Centres – On Base, In Person • 32 in Canada, 7 sites in the United States, 4 in Europe • Third party, independent organization located on Bases/Wings or through outreach programs • Provide services in both official languages in accordance with the need of the local community. Family Information Line – Informed, Connected and Supported • 1-800-866-4546 – Now 24/7 service • Bilingual, information and supportive counselling www.FamilyForce.ca – For and about Canadian military families • A portal to all MFRCs for local information • Useful general information of interest to all Canadian military families 30 Military Family Services BY THE NUMBERS: FamilyForce In 2012, 328,062 visits to the FamilyForce site, and there were 196,832 total unique visitors. Family Information Line (FIL) In 2012, 1620 calls were made to the FIL (as well as 4760 calls to the automated system that has deployment information). FIL Stats (1 Jan to 30 June 2013) Total contacts: 713 355 calls and 358 emails (follow up calls/emails to each contact not included) Contacts per issue type: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. CAF family related: 21% Military related: 16% Veteran related: 14% MFRC: 6% Mental health: 5% 31 Support Our Troops Program Support Our Troops Fund is an umbrella for the following: • Military Families Fund − linked to conditions of service − $4M dispersed to >1,000 members/families − $5K per incident at local level • Soldier On Fund − contributes to a healthy, active lifestyle − $1.1M dispersed to 630 members/families − Funded a wide range of programs • Hospital Comforts Fund − basic amenities for hospitalized members − $85K dispersed annually to >300 members • Op Santa Claus − gift for deployed members over holidays − Gifts delivered to 1,600 members $13M has been received since 2006 from: • Personal contributions to SOT Fund • Proceeds from third party events • Contributions from external charities/foundations 32 Support Our Troops Program Examples: • Army Run: Generated almost $500K in funds for the MFF and Soldier On during the past 2 years. • Graham Group Charity Golf Tournament: Golf tournament held in 2011 and 2012, generated almost $100K for the MFF • Royal Canadian Mint – Highway of Heroes Collector Coin: Operated two coin Campaigns to highlight the CAF and the sacrifices of military members and their families, collectively generated $200K for the MFF. • Honourable PM Stephen Harper – History of Hockey book: To be released Fall 2013, all proceeds to MFF. • Winnipeg Jets True North Foundation: Will donate $75K to the MFF/Soldier On yearly for the next 10 years. • Sears: 7 year relationship, annual donation of $10K to the Hospital Comforts Fund (under the SOT Fund umbrella). 33 Soldier On Fund • Supports former and currently serving members with a visible or non-visible injury/illness to adopt an active lifestyle through sport and recreation • Over $1.1M has been disbursed to provide access to equipment, training and events allowing participants to: – learn a new sport such as skiing, horseback riding, fly fishing, and kayaking; – train with and compete against soldiers with similar injuries and illnesses from other nations; and – push their physical and mental limits through participation in regional and national sporting events. • $2.4M has been raised by donations from Canadians, corporations and other organizations 34 Soldier On Participation 630 Total members supported by Soldier On 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 07/09 09/10 10/11 New participants 11/12 12/13 Accumulative Total As of 1 Apr 13 35 Soldier On Demographics 26% 62% 12% Region NS/NFLD NB/PEI QC S ON E ON Prairies AB/NC Pacific Total Officer 9 3 8 2 7 3 7 5 44 NCM 71 28 103 20 126 29 90 42 509 Army RCN RCAF Retired 5 9 14 5 20 8 7 9 77 • 86% Serving • 14% Retired Total 85 40 125 27 153 40 104 56 630 As of 1 Apr 13 36 Soldier On Canada Army Run Ottawa, ON 20-23 Sep 13 As of 01 July 2013 Soldier On Golf St. Andrew’s, Scotland 16-19 Jul 13 Soldier On Aquatics Camp Ottawa, ON 21-27 Jul 13 RCN 10K Halifax, NS 18 Aug 13 Soldier On Golf Camp Victoria, BC 08-14 Sep 13 Nijmegen Marches Netherlands 16-19 Jul 13 Saddle Up Soldier On V Toronto, ON 7-11 Oct 13 CISM Athletics Germany 9-16 Sep 13 News: • Five Soldier On members successfully participated in the UK Help for Heroes Big Battlefield Bike Ride in UK/France • Eight Soldier On members will participate in the Nijmegen Marches for the second consecutive year • Maj Shelley Colter finished 8th in the World Powerlifting Championships finishing in 8th place. • Capt Christian Maranda will represent Canada at the World ParaCanoe/Kayak Championship in Poland, August 2013. 37 Canadian Forces Personnel Assistance Fund Offers financial assistance in the form of low interest loans and/or grants through the following programs: Minor Disbursement Program ($33K to 194 members)* • Grants up to $200 (on a once per lifetime basis) to relieve temporary distress or to promote well-being. • Accessed through a helping agent such as: the Chaplain, Social Work Officer, Military Family Resource Centre personnel, SISIP Financial Counselor, Veteran Affairs Canada. Education Assistance Loan Program ($1.9M to 476 members)* • Established to assist eligible serving members, former members and their recognized independents to obtain a post-secondary education (full-time studies). • Loans range from $1,200 to $4,000 per year to a lifetime maximum of $16,000 per student are available. *data based on calendar year 2012 38 Canadian Forces Personnel Assistance Fund Self Improvement Loan Program ($7.5M to 2,208 members)* • Financial assistance through small loans to assist in emergency situations such as: compassionate travel, urgent home and car repairs, minor renovation projects, prevent financial distress situations, household purchases, education, etc. • Loans are available from $1,000 to $5,000 in increments of $500. The maximum Financial Distress Program ($1.1M to 154 members)* • Grants and loans when warranted by distress or other qualifying circumstances. The lifetime maximum for assistance is $5,000 for a grant and $25,000 for a loan. • Access to the fund is normally through an agent of the fund, Veteran Affairs Canada, SISIP Financial Counsellors or designated Base/Wing Program Administrators • Eligibility to make an application does not guarantee approval • Each request adjudicated against specific criteria before a decision is rendered *data based on calendar year 2012 39 SOT Summer Camps • The SOT Summer Camps provide an opportunity for children of military families to escape from the stressors of military life, with priority given to children of deployed personnel. • In summer 2013, more than 400 children of military members enjoyed a complimentary week at Camp Maple Leaf and Muskoka Woods. • The Military Families Fund, Canada Company and personal donations have unwritten the cost of camp registrations. 40 Vacations for Veterans Program • Launched in January 2012 • Program is available to CAF members (former and currently serving) who have sustained an injury or illness while serving in a Special Duty Area/Operation and who are in receipt of a VAC benefit as a result • Eligible members may apply for 1-week of accommodation at one of Shell Vacations Club’s 26 properties in Canada, the US and Mexico • More than 100 CAF members/families have benefited from this program 41 PSP – DFIT.CA Fitness training DFIT.CA • Launched 11 Oct 2012 • Focus on fitness required for operations • Over 20 000 CAF personnel registered 42 PSP – Project FORCE Tests • Current CF EXPRES remains valid for evaluation – No EXEMPTIONS will be awarded pass 31 Mar 13 • New CF fitness test – Training Objective/familiarization – Valid if achieve the standard. • Members must schedule a trial of the new test • CANFORGEN 038/13 CDS 015/13 041728Z MAR 13 promulgate direction • Ongoing data collection to measure adverse impact • Spirit of the policy remains the same (failures, remedial PT, administrative action, merit boards, other implication, etc). 1 April 2014 – new CF fitness test • New DAOD 5023-2 in place • New incentive program Visit: www.cfmws.com/forceprogram 43 NPP Outreach • SOT programs / funds attracting significant contributions from Canadians – Individual donations of dollars and products / services – Proceeds from third party events – Contributions from events / campaigns held by charitable organizations • e.g.: True Patriot Love, Canada Company and Wounded Warrior • As number and complexity of events increases – There are greater demands for DND/CF Support – There is little adherence to policy provisions and – There are diminishing efforts to align with CF priorities • Some external organizations competing with internal NPP “charities” 44 Canadian Defence Community Banking Key relationship with BMO Bank of Montreal • • • • • Personal Banking Mortgage Plans ABM/ATM SOT MasterCard Sponsorship – National and Local Programs 45 CF Appreciation Program • Official discount program of the CF • Over 40,000 CF Appreciation Program cards issued • Members can save at more than 26,000 locations locally, nationally and worldwide • Categories: Accommodations, Attractions, Entertainment, Dining, Recreation, Services, Shops, Travel & Transportation Visit: www.cfappreciation.ca 46 CF Appreciation Program CF R&R Club: • linked to US Armed Forces Vacation Club • linked to Gov Rewards and International Cruise and Excursions • Access to 3,500 accommodations in 80 Countries starting at $369 USD per week • Access to cruise lines, airlines, and 3,000 US Golf Courses at guaranteed low prices. 47 CF Appreciation Program CF R&R Club – Examples: Silver Lake Resort, Kissimmee, Florida 7 nights/$369 USD Barnsdale Country Club Rutland, England 7 nights/$369 USD Wyndham Ka'eo Kai Kauai, Hawaii 7 nights/$369 USD Visit: www.cfappreciation.ca 48 CFOne Card • Confirms that an individual is a member of our One Community – One Million Strong • Provides access to MW programs, services and facilities Multi-phased approach • Phase 1: (Fall 2013) will launch with access to the CANEX Loyalty Program and CF Appreciation Program • Future Phases: expanded to include access to PSP recreation services; administration of Mess fees, access to clubs and activities, as well as other MW services. 49 My FY 13/14 Priorities • Marketing • Employee Engagement • Profitability / Diversification 50 You and CFMWS Marketing • You are the backbone of MWS operations • As service providers, you have a large impact on the quality of our service delivery and CFMWS’s ability to create loyalty • You are the point of interface with the broader community of beneficiaries, and can signicantly influence our other market segments You play a VITAL role in CFMWS marketing efforts 51 Effective Marketing • To be an effective “marketer” for CFMWS, you must be empowered with knowledge about our business lines that stretch well beyond your individual programs and services • The info that is in this brief has been provided by me to VAC Senior Management, DGMPRA, CDS, Army Reserve CTC, Army Council, RCMP, Naval Board, CFLC, RCNBF, MPCC, etc. • It’s important for you to know about what I’ve been telling others concerning our business 52 Marketing Group – Role The Marketing Group ensures alignment with the corporate marketing strategy and facilitates cross-divisional coordination in marketing CFMWS products and services to all members, former members and their families. 53 Marketing Group – Tasks • Maintain on-going situational awareness of major CFMWS events and assist in ensuring cross-participation amongst Divisions where it is appropriate to do so • Assist in the execution of the CFMWS Marketing Plan • Collaborate in the preparation of corporate marketing and communication policies • Collaborate in the implementation of the CFMWS website convergence plan • Assist in maintaining currency of content of the CFMWS marketing presentations 54 Marketing Group – Members Chair: Steve Fash (COS) Members: • Todd Kealey, Jen Seipp, Christine Meyer, • Pascale Lalonde (Comms) • • Jacques Croizet (CANEX) • • Nancy Branco (Corporate Outreach) • • François Bak (DCSM) • • Sarah Myrer (Finance) • • Guylaine Doucet (HR) • Paul Dale (IM/IT) Julie Leblanc (MFS) Vanessa Peppley (PSP) Joyce Sharp (SISIP FS) Greg Lagacé (Soldier On) Julie Boucher (Translation) Michèle Tremblay (PAO) 55 Summary • Marketing is my #1 priority for this year • You are our best “marketers” • If you have ideas, speak with your divisional marketing representant (Marketing Group members) 56 Questions? 57