Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the U.S.

1. Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the U.S. EANGUS 101

2. Who We Are Largest enlisted reserve component association Organized in SD in 1970 by Senior NCOs; incorporated in MS in 1972 Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia Our mission is to give a voice on Capitol Hill for Enlisted National Guard men and women, their families, and retirees Longstanding member of The Military Coalition

3. Organizational Structure • President • Vice President • Secretary • Treasurer • Past President • Executive Director • Parliamentarian • Sergeant at Arms • Chaplain • Historian • Memorial Book Chairman • State Presidents • Area Chairmen • Area Directors

4. Committees • Air National Guard • Army National Guard • Awards • Building Fund • By-Laws • Conference Coordinator • Continuity and Retiree Affairs • Credentials and Rules • Distinguished Guests • Emergency Relief Fund • Finance • Junior Enlisted • Legislation • Membership • Nominations • Publications • Public Relations • Resolutions • Scholarships • Strategic Planning & Oversight • Time & Place • Veterans Against Drugs • Ways & Means • “We Care For America” Foundation

5. President’s Message Dear EANGUS Member: I would like to take this opportunity to thank you on behalf of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) for your interest in becoming an annual member of the association. For over 36 years, EANGUS has worked hard to be the leader on issues that affect the enlisted men and women of the National Guard, their families and retirees. Your commitment to the association is evident by joining its elite ranks. Your support of the mission of EANGUS is greatly appreciated. I want to assure you that EANGUS has also made a commitment to YOU. Our commitment is to provide benefits to enhance the quality of life of enlisted National Guard members, retirees and their families for their lifetimes. Again, thank you for believing in what we do. Respectfully, CMSgt. (Ret) John Harris

6. EANGUS Auxiliary “Side by side, we stand with pride.” Judy Wood EANGUS Auxiliary President • Supports EANGUS: • Especially in grassroots legislative work • By providing support and fellowship among National Guard families • Must be a spouse of an EANGUS member • Holds annual conference in conjunction with EANGUS

7. Auxiliary Organizational Structure & Committees Officers & Appointees Committees • President • Vice President • Secretary • Treasurer • Past President • Sergeant at Arms • Chaplain • Historian • Webmaster • Area Directors • Awards • Constitution • Distinguished Guests • Family Affairs • Fundraising • Legislative/Philanthropic • Membership • Nominations • Public Relations • Resolutions • Scholarships • Ways & Means (Silent Auctions)

8. EANGUS National Office National Headquarters 3133 Mount Vernon Alexandria, Virginia 10 minutes to National Guard Bureau 10 minutes to Pentagon 15 minutes to Capitol Hill

9. National Office Staff Bryan Birch Acting Exec. Director Joan Gardiner Director of Operations Ulysses Pratt Member Services Cheryl Garner Comptroller Daniel Elkins Director of Government Affairs Steve Fink Director of Business Development Scott Bousum Legislative Director Lavonia Banks Admin Assistant

10. Senior Leader Involvement CMSgt Mitchell Brush Senior Enlisted Leader National Guard Bureau Life Member CSM Brunk Conley Command Sergeant Major Army National Guard Life Member CCM James Hotaling Command Chief Air National Guard Life Member

11. Events • Legislative Workshop • February 2016 • Washington, DC • Register on www.eangus.org • Annual National Conference • August 21-24, 2016 • New Orleans, Louisiana • Register on www.eangus2016.org

12. The Military Coalition www.themilitarycoalition.org Formed to work on compensation and benefits issues for service members, veterans, and their families Speaks with one powerful voice to lawmakers 35 member associations, representing almost 6 million members EANGUS fully participates with TMC

13. Legislative Goals Image Credits: http://wikitravel.org/en/Image:Capitol_Building_oblique_view.jpg Each year, EANGUS works with legislative issues to benefit National Guard members Legislative goals come from the membership See the Point Papers on our website for more details

14. State Accomplishments Education scholarships and tuition waivers or reimbursements State income tax advantages Group life insurance Distinctive vehicle license plates Low cost home loans State bonus for combat zone service Monetary award for enlistment referrals Free toll passes on bridges and highways Exemption from arrest while going to/from duty Interest free emergency loans State retirement income for NG service Limited exemption of property taxes Burial rights in state cemeteries

15. Membership • As of December 2014, there were 41,976 EANGUS members • Types of membership: • Annual – members of the National Guard and retirees, dues are paid every year • Life – members of National Guard and retirees, one-time fee payment for life • Honorary – bestowed by EANGUS leaders • Associate – individuals who aren’t members of the National Guard, dues are paid every year • Associate Life – lifetime membership for associates • Corporate – Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Platinum Plus membership levels

16. Membership Benefits Awards to individuals who support EANGUS Grants & Scholarships Health & Vision Care Plans New Patriot quarterly magazine Travel discounts Vendor discounts with Apple, Dell, Silvertowne Mint, FTD Flowers …and much, much more!

17. Join Today! Why should you join today? Your membership dues help EANGUS lobby for the following benefits for you: Pay! We lobby for pay raises to reduce pay equity Money! Hazardous duty pay was increased Benefits! $300 per weekend for IDT travel Education! New GI Bill with stipends and benefits Affordability! Held TRICARE fees at today’s level instead of 350% increase Healthcare! Extended 5-year VA care eligibility Retirement! Retirement points of 130 per year, up from 90 Earlier Retirement! Deployment time counts for earlier retirement

18. New Patriot Magazine Quarterly magazine free to all members Keeps all members updated on events within EANGUS and the National Guard

19. National Guard Almanac We are pleased to introduce the 2nd Edition of the National Guard Almanac & Education Guide. Our Affinity Partner University of Phoenix, once again, sponsored the full production of publication for the benefit of EANGUS membership. The Almanac is filled with information sorted by State, Benefits & Entitlements, and an Education Guide. The Almanac can serve as a quick reference guide for everything National Guard related.

20. How to Join • Visit our website at • www.eangus.org • to register online or contact your state representative. • Or contact us at • 1-800-234-EANG (3264) for more information!

21. EANGUS “We Care For America” Foundation Emergency relief fund for EANGUS members Emergency grants for financial hardship 501(c)(3) non-profit charity Over 400 grants have been approved since Katrina, totaling over $500,000

22. Questions • General • Email eangus@eangus.org • Member Services • Email Ulysses Pratt at Member-services1@eangus.org • Bryan Birch at bbirch@eangus.org • EANGUS “We Care For America” Foundation inquiries • Email Joan Gardiner at wcfa@eangus.org

23. Questions • Accounting • Email Cheryl Garner at acct@eangus.org • Legislative • Email Daniel Elkins at daniel.elkins@eangus.org • Email Scott Bousum at scott@eangus.org • Operations • Email Joan Gardiner at Joan@eangus.org • Business Development • Email Steve Fink at Steve@eangus.org