Community Advisory Board

Oceanside Bombers Community Advisory Board (CAB)

	*Alejandro Paz, MD, MPH, President, Graybill Medical Group.* Focus Areas: Health & wellness programming; prevention/education partnerships; athlete & family support; Charitable Program alignment; community wellness initiatives; school/clinic partnerships; evidence-based prevention programming.
	Angie Leonard, CEO, MainStreet Oceanside; Co-Representative to AF1 League. Focus Areas: Downtown economic development tie-ins; community events; strategic partnerships; league liaison; Downtown activation plan; partner pipeline; align community events with game weekends.
	*Kirk Whisler,* North County Informador;Empowering Latino Futures. Focus Areas: Inclusive outreach (English/Spanish); underserved community engagement; civic and family communications. Bilingual communications plan; trusted community amplification for youth/family programs.
	*Willie Buchanon,1972 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year -Team Ambassador, Buchanon & Associates Real Estate Professionals.* Focus Areas: Youth mentorship; character development; goal-setting & healthy choices programming. Youth talks/clinics; mentorship pathways; “healthy choices + goal-setting” activations.
	*Terence Webster, City of Oceanside Police & Fire Commission member; USMC veteran*. Focus Areas: Public safety alignment; civic trust; community standards for events and outreach. Safety-minded community engagement guidance; relationship-building with civic stakeholders.
	*Robert Holley, Co-Representative to AF1 League; Leader, Bombers 9th Man Club.* Focus Areas: Fan engagement & community loyalty programs; volunteer activation; growth of the “9th Man Club.” Community/fan leadership pipeline; perks/rewards engagement design; volunteer/fan initiatives.

1) Purpose

Primary objective: Provide the Bombers leadership with guidance on programs and services that reinforce Bombers' values and community-first identity—Community First, Youth Development, Local Pride, Collaboration.

2) CAB Charter

2.1 Mission (CAB)

The Community Advisory Board exists to advise and strengthen the Oceanside Bombers' community-first model by offering trusted local feedback, building strategic partnerships, and shaping programs that deliver benefits beyond game day.

2.2 Guiding Principles

The CAB will use the Bombers' core values as decision filters for recommendations and priorities: Community First, Youth Development, Local Pride, and Collaboration.

2.3 Goals (What "success" looks like)

Build programs that serve Oceanside & North County with credible community partners across sectors (health, education, safety, business, media, youth mentorship).

Expand inclusive community engagement—including bilingual outreach to underserved communities—so more families can participate.

Advance youth and education outcomes through the Bombers' nonprofit efforts (Cookouts and Cameraderie, Take Flight Foundation) and aligned programs and initiatives.

2.4 Role of the CAB (Advisory, not operational)

The CAB provides:

Community insight and feedback loops
Partnership introductions and collaboration pathways
Program recommendations and credibility guidance
The CAB does not manage day-to-day team operations or replace staff functions (marketing, ticketing, football ops, venue operations).

3) Scope

3.1 In Scope (What CAB advises on)

Community programming & activation: youth clinics, family-friendly events, education tie-ins, and community benefit initiatives aligned with Bombers' values.

Partnership development: schools, nonprofits, health systems, civic groups, downtown organizations, and local businesses.

Trust & inclusion: outreach strategies that welcome diverse communities, including bilingual engagement pathways.

Health, wellness & prevention initiatives: athlete/family wellness support, credible prevention and education partnerships.

Public safety & civic alignment: ensuring events and community engagement are aligned with safety, trust, and responsible civic participation.

Downtown vibrancy & local economic impact: connecting game-day energy to downtown activation and local pride.

3.2 Out of Scope (What CAB does not decide)

Team roster/coaching decisions
Contracting/procurement authority (unless explicitly delegated)
League governance decisions (beyond designated liaison/representative roles noted)

3.3 Operating Rhythm

Cadence: Monthly meetings during season ramp; quarterly thereafter

4) CAB Members & Focus Areas

4.1 "How CAB Recommendations Become Action."

Organize priorities under the Bombers' stated values:

Community First
Youth Development
Local Pride
Collaboration