CMA HeartBeat March 2020 | Page 5

From the CEO from By JOHN Ogden Sr you for your faithfulness. Toward the end of 2019, I wrote of the need for general donations and you answered that need. We are regularly evaluating processes, contracts, and services to make sure that the CMA National/International Support Center is utilizing every dollar to its maximum potential while providing a high level of service and remaining mission true. We ended the year with a 5.4% increase in general donations and an 26.1% increase in total ministry. The evangelistic and servant’s heart of this ministry continues to beat strong and true. I want to share a few of the accomplishments from our Support Center team for 2019 that would not have been possible without your support through general donations. CMA Thank Information Technology • Upgraded primary file storage server operating system • Completed phase 3 of the Global Web Portal project (estimated completion is October 2020) • Developed a Wi-Fi solution for credit card process- ing at state events Facilities & Maintenance • Constructed two Iron Mountain host sites • Upgraded Iron Mountain pavilion lighting to LED • Installed security gates at Support Center, Training Center, and Iron Mountain • Upgraded locks for cabins and facilities to digital locks • Upgraded parking on Iron Mountain John Sr and Becky Ogden, John is CEO/Chairman of the Board of Directors. Events/Membership • Improved process/communication for handling membership application issues • Established new process for offering mission trips through Open Doors and Jesus Film Project® Production Operations • Developed artwork for 34 new shirts and 20 new products • Updated Hope for the Highway Bible by adding in “Next Steps” section, updating testimonies, and negotiating a cost reduction • Streamlined leather patch process, adding numbers to the patches and utilizing volunteers to help in production Iron Mountain Rentals • Increased utilization by 40% (hosted 35 events) – working toward a goal of Iron Mountain being self- supporting • Implemented incentives to encourage non-CMA motorcycling group usage (i.e. United Side Car Association National Rally) • Worked with chapters and volunteers to increase involvement throughout the year • Released new CMA Kids training DVD in English and Spanish • Introduced new HeartBeat content to include ride reports, gear reviews, and chapter health articles Executive Support/CMA International • Registered the CMA logo in 21 of 27 nations who had not already registered the logo • Grew CMA International membership by 8.6% • Developed/distributed monthly training topics • Chartered 1 nation (Romania) Media