FIGHTER COUNTRY PARTNERSHIP_SRPMIC_APPLICATION.PDF

FIGHTER COUNTRY PARTNERSHIP
500 N. Estrella Parkway
Suite 02
NAB #479
Goodyear, Ariaria
August 30th, 2019 85336
(623) 882-2191
Gary Bohnee
Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs
c/o 12% Gaming Grant Program
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
10005 East Osborn Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Dear SRPMIC 12% Gaming Grant Committee,
We are grateful once again to have the opportunity to submit a request to assist us in
Supporting the Men, Women, Families and Mission of Luke AFB. We are incredibly
proud for the mission we get to provide each day, and the ability to include the Salt
River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in those humbling roles is a great honor.
As we have done in the past, we would enjoy the opportunity to bring some SRPMIC
Leaders to Luke for an Education and Awareness tour to greater provide insight on to
how we support Luke and where your resources are supplied.
Along with this cover letter is the SRPMIC 12% Gaming Grant Application & Budget
Detail.
Ron Sites
President & CEO
Fighter Country Partnership
500 N Estrella Pkwy Ste B2 PMB 479
Goodyear, AZ 85338

SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY
10005 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85256 / Phone 480-362-7520 /
12% Gaming Contributions Application
Date of Application: August 30th, 2019
Organization Name: Fighter Country Partnership (FCP)
Contact Person: Ron Sites
Email Address: rsites@fightercountry.org
Phone: 623-882-2191
Organization Mailing Address: 500 N. Estrella Pkwy Ste B2 PMB 479 Goodyear Az, 85338
Organizational History: FCP has been around since the mid 70's with multiple names. Our
original existence was to protect the base and utilize our effort to ensure it remains open. Over
the years we have grown and became incorporated in 1993 as Fighter Country Partnership.
Today we still work to protect the mission of Luke Air Force Base but our core mission is "To
Support the Men, Women, Families and Mission of Luke AFB" through programs and services
geared towards Morale 8t Well-Being, Culture & Tradition and Mission Sustainability. Our goal
to while supporting the mission of Luke Air Force Base we will enhance the quality of life for the
Military Members and their families.
Do any conflicts of interest exist within the organizational structure? No
Contact Person and Project Manager if different from Contact Person: Same as Contact Person
Project Name: FCP's "Top Three" Programs to support Morale & Well-Being, Culture & Tradition
and Mission Sustainability
Grant Award Request: $70,000.00

Please provide a brief description of the project being submitted to the 12% SRPMIC Grant
program. In the description please provide a summary of the relevant experience, administrative
activity, and program development related to the grant request.
FCP's Top Three programs target the Morale & Well-Being, Culture & Tradition and Mission
Sustainability areas within Luke AFB that have been identified as areas of need. These areas
change as the areas of need within the base change. Areas of need are identified by the senior
leadership of Luke AFB, and FCP assumes the appropriate role to assist with the challenge at
hand. Whether is it funding Financial Literacy Programs, Chaplain's Monthly Deployed Family
Dinners, Morale and Welfare Airman Wingman Days, or a base wellness affair, FCP directs its
resources where needed. The mission of Luke AFB is to train the world's greatest fighter pilots
and maintainers while deploying mission ready warfighters, and FCP focuses its Top Three
attention towards quality of life aspects that assist in keeping base morale high while these
strong integrity airmen, soldiers and sailors serve our great nation.
What percentage of the grant request are Direct Costs of the programming and Indirect Costs,
respectively? 100% Direct Costs
Define the Project Category and/or relevant sub-category: Social Services
(i.e. Education, Public Safety, Transportation, Economic Development, Health Care, Social
Services, or Cultural and Environment)
Beginning Date of Project: November 1 5t, 2019 End Date of Project: July 1, 2020
Geographic Area to be served: Maricopa County
** Attach Detailed Budget **
Attached within the application
Total Amount for Project: $70,000.00 Amount of 12% Request: $70,000.00
(No Multi-Year Request will be accepted)

If the amount of funding received is less than the amount needed for the project, do you have
other funds to complete the project? (Please Explain): Yes
FCP's Top Three program is ongoing and we are always raising funds and identifying resources
to support and enhance the quality of life at Luke. We are successful in our mission of
supporting the men, women, families and mission of Luke AFB because we receive support from
municipalities, businesses, individuals and other organizations as well as 12% gaming grant
dollars. If SRPMIC funds were not made available to FCP, these programs would continue and
FCP adjust to identify other sources for funding.
If you receive SRPMIC 12 % funding, will it be spent (Check One):
X Monthly
_J Quarterly
El Lump Sum
List of any SRPMIC 12% funds you have received in the past. If the organization has received
funding through the SRPMIC 12% Gaming Grant Program for five consecutive years, they will be
required to submit a comprehensive report of grant funding toward the stated program
objectives and mission of the organization. In addition, you will be asked to provide a formal
presentation to the 12% Gaming Grant Committee prior to the awarding of any additional
funding.
FCP — 2011/2012 $30,000 SRPMIC
FCP — 2012/2013 $30,000 SRPMIC
FCP — 2013/2014 $2,442 SRPMIC
FCP — 2014/2015 $35,000 SRPMIC
FCP - 2015/2016 $35,000 SRPMIC
FCP — 2016/2017 $35,000 SRPMIC
FCP — 2017/2018 $20,000 SRPMIC
FCP —2018/2019 $20,000 SRPMIC
List any other 12 %Tribal Grant funds your organization may be seeking from other Tribal
Governments in 2019-2020.
Tohono O'odham Nation - $75,000.00
Gila River Indian Community - $75,000.00
List any other funds you have received from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
(Enterprises Included) and identify the amount and the source: None received

Funding for project/programs may be based on available funding. As such, if funding were not
available for the full the amount of request how would you prioritize funding.
1. FCP's support of Holiday & Annual Awards Programs
2. Monthly Deployed Family, Re-Integration 8t Pre-Deployment Events
3. FCP Care Packages for Airmen Deployed Downrange — Operation Thunderbox
Which municipal governmental entity will serve as your pass through or accept 12% funds on
your behalf? Maricopa County
By execution of the 12% Gaming Contribution Grant Application the undersigned agrees that
the information contained in the Application is true to the best of the Applicants knowledge.
The Applicant shall notify the SRPMIC if any information in this Application changes.
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The Application shall be signed by the senior elected official of the local government, or in the
case of a non-profit entity, the Chief Executive Officer authorizes to commit the non-profit entity
to apply for, accept, and implement an award from the SRPMIC utilizing 12% Gaming
Contributions.

FIGHTER COUNTRY PARTNERSHIP
500 N. Estreila Parkway
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Suite 02
Indian Community PIO 4479
Goodyear, Arizona
85338
2019-2020 - 12% Gaming Contribution Request (623) 882-2191
Budget Detail
A. Holiday Programs & Annual Awards support - $20,000
- There are two holiday programs that exist at Luke AFB — Operation
Warmheart for Thanksgiving and the Angel Tree program for Christmas. FCP
supports these programs annually, and depending on our annual donors, we can
provide as much as $15,000 towards each holiday. The more FCP generates in
support for these two programs the better as there are plenty of families who
would utilize and greatly appreciate the extra assistance. At the beginning of each
new year at Luke are when the Annual Awards Programs take place. Airmen get
nominated for this important award, and the selected Airman gets recognized in
front of all their peers. This event will have 600+ attendees to include
Community Leaders as Distinguished Visitors. The budgets for these events
exceeds $60,000 so any additional support FCP can bring greatly assists in the
production.
B. Base wide Morale & Well-Being Events - $20,000
- These events are held annually as approved by Luke Senior Leadership. Each
event is an invitation for all military members to attend. The purpose of the
events is to bring squadrons and family members together in an atmosphere of
either friendly competition or education leaving the squadrons, military members
and their families in a better position than prior to it. Open invite base functions
can easily have 1,000+ people in attendance and can become very expensive just
to accommodate the basics of food, supplies and beverages. Thunderbolt Cup,
Finance Expo & Wellness Expo alone will run over a $50,000 budget.
C. Monthly Deployed, Re-Integrating & Pre-Deployment Events-$10,000
The military used to have significant funding available for these critically
important functions and no longer do. FCP fills this much needed gap and works
directly with Luke's Command Chief and Chaplain to host Family retreats,
monthly deployed Family events and other functions that provide a much-needed
experience while the military member is deployed downrange supporting the
fight. We host these events off base to assist in providing a positive distraction
while the spouse is away from home.
D. FCP Operation Thunderbox — Deployed Care Package - $10,000
- Between the two Fighter Wings at Luke AFB, they can have over 400 Airmen
deployed at any given time. These Operation Thunderbox care packages when
received provide a priceless morale boost while away from home. They received
a food box and a hygiene box separate from each other with much needed items to
enhance their situation abroad. The major expense for this program is simply
postage. On average it cost $17.50 to send one care package. FCP's goal is to
send out 400 packages quarterly which creates a $28,000 cost in postage.

FIGHTER COUNTRY PARTNERSHIP
500 N Estrella Parkway
Suite B2
PMB #479
Goodyoar, Arizona
85338
E. Luke Airman's Fund - $10,000 (623) 882 2191
- This is Luke's own discretionary fund to assist with airman's individual needs.
For example, An Airman's wife could have cancer, and they need to fly out a
relative to assist with their five children; Luke Airman's Fund supports those
"individual circumstances". The Airman's Fund operate within the Command
Chiefs office who works with FCP when there are unique needs to be addressed.
FCP has seen this program provide great support to individuals over the past few
years. FCP supports "demographics" at Luke and not individuals. FCP's support
of this program ensures individual needs can be addressed when the need arises.