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2. Who We Arewww.eangus.org Largest enlisted reserve component association Created in 1970 by a group of senior Noncommissioned officers from Mississippi and South Dakota Incorporated in Jackson, Mississippi in 1972 Created to give a voice on Capitol Hill for enlisted National Guard issues Represent over 414,000 enlisted National Guard men & women, and their families, and retirees Longstanding Member of The Military Coalition (TMC) EANGUS is the largest enlisted reserve component association, and the only association that represents only National Guard enlisted men and women. EANGUS was created in 1970 by a group of senior noncommissioned officers from Mississippi and South Dakota. It was created by enlisted for enlisted. It was mainly created to give an enlisted voice on Capitol Hill. Today, EANGUS represents not only its paid membership, but all 414,000+ enlisted men and women of the Army and Air National Guard, their families, and retirees. EANGUS is a longstanding member of The Military Coalition, which we will talk about in a few minutes.EANGUS is the largest enlisted reserve component association, and the only association that represents only National Guard enlisted men and women. EANGUS was created in 1970 by a group of senior noncommissioned officers from Mississippi and South Dakota. It was created by enlisted for enlisted. It was mainly created to give an enlisted voice on Capitol Hill. Today, EANGUS represents not only its paid membership, but all 414,000+ enlisted men and women of the Army and Air National Guard, their families, and retirees. EANGUS is a longstanding member of The Military Coalition, which we will talk about in a few minutes.

3. Where We Are EANGUS is broken into 7 areas geographically. The state presidents in each area appoint the area officers. The Auxiliary is broken into the same geographic areas. The contact information for the State Presidents can be located on our web site. Each state and each area holds their own conferences, usually early in the calendar year (typically March and April timeframe).EANGUS is broken into 7 areas geographically. The state presidents in each area appoint the area officers. The Auxiliary is broken into the same geographic areas. The contact information for the State Presidents can be located on our web site. Each state and each area holds their own conferences, usually early in the calendar year (typically March and April timeframe).

4. Organizational Structure This slide shows the officers of the organization, and the committees that make the organization work. The officers of EANGUS can be found on our web site. The President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer are elected to two year terms.This slide shows the officers of the organization, and the committees that make the organization work. The officers of EANGUS can be found on our web site. The President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer are elected to two year terms.

5. Auxiliary Structure The Auxiliary is made up of the spouses and significant others of members of EANGUS. They stand �side by side� with EANGUS. This slide shows the officers of the Auxiliary, and the committees that make the Auxiliary work. The officers can be found on our web site.The Auxiliary is made up of the spouses and significant others of members of EANGUS. They stand �side by side� with EANGUS. This slide shows the officers of the Auxiliary, and the committees that make the Auxiliary work. The officers can be found on our web site.

6. National Office Locationwww.eangus.org National Headquarters is located at 3133 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria Virginia 10 minutes to National Guard Bureau (NGB) 15 minutes to Capitol Hill EANGUS National headquarters is located in the Del Ray area of Alexandria, Virginia. The building is 4 stories tall with no elevator. The building was dedicated on March 11, 2003, at which time EANGUS moved from its offices in Old Town Alexandria. NGB offices are about 10 minutes north of the building, and Capitol Hill is a short 15 minute drive (depending on traffic). EANGUS National headquarters is located in the Del Ray area of Alexandria, Virginia. The building is 4 stories tall with no elevator. The building was dedicated on March 11, 2003, at which time EANGUS moved from its offices in Old Town Alexandria. NGB offices are about 10 minutes north of the building, and Capitol Hill is a short 15 minute drive (depending on traffic).

7. National Office Staff

8. http://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 33 member associations, representing over 5.5 million members EANGUS fully participates with the TMC EANGUS has been a long time member of The Military Coalition (TMC). TMC is an collaboration of 32 military service and veterans service organizations, united in one effort�to influence Capitol Hill on behalf of military members, their families, veterans, and retirees. Influence on Capitol Hill is all about the number of members that are represented, and TMC represents over 5.5 million members (voters). EANGUS is represented on almost all of the subcommittees in TMC.EANGUS has been a long time member of The Military Coalition (TMC). TMC is an collaboration of 32 military service and veterans service organizations, united in one effort�to influence Capitol Hill on behalf of military members, their families, veterans, and retirees. Influence on Capitol Hill is all about the number of members that are represented, and TMC represents over 5.5 million members (voters). EANGUS is represented on almost all of the subcommittees in TMC.

9. The National Guard Coalition

10. Guard Caucus House Guard and Reserve Caucus (229 members) Senate Guard Caucus (96 members) Members of Congress belong to different caucuses (committees). Caucuses exist to unite Members who have common interests. On the House side, there is a House Guard and Reserve Caucus. 229 Representatives belong to this caucus. The co-chairs are Representatives Duncan Hunter (a Marine Reserve Captain) and Tim Walz (a retired Army Guard Command Sergeant Major). On the Senate side, the co-chairs are Senators Lindsey Graham (former Air Guard and now an Air Force Reserve Colonel) and Pat Leahy. 96 of 100 Senators belong to the Caucus. On the Senate side, the caucus is just for the Guard. On the House side, the caucus is both Guard and Reserve. Members of Congress belong to different caucuses (committees). Caucuses exist to unite Members who have common interests. On the House side, there is a House Guard and Reserve Caucus. 229 Representatives belong to this caucus. The co-chairs are Representatives Duncan Hunter (a Marine Reserve Captain) and Tim Walz (a retired Army Guard Command Sergeant Major). On the Senate side, the co-chairs are Senators Lindsey Graham (former Air Guard and now an Air Force Reserve Colonel) and Pat Leahy. 96 of 100 Senators belong to the Caucus. On the Senate side, the caucus is just for the Guard. On the House side, the caucus is both Guard and Reserve.

11. Legislative Goals Each year, EANGUS works legislative issues to benefit National Guard members. Legislative goals come from the membership. Legislative goals, point papers can be found on our web site. Each year, legislative goals are set by the membership of EANGUS. These goals are the marching orders for the National Office. The goals come from the members in state associations, through the Area Legislative committees, to the Resolutions Committee at the national level. At our annual conference, the Resolutions Committee considers each resolution, and then presents the resolutions to the delegates in large session. Once the delegates approve the resolutions, the National Office Legislative Department uses them to develop plans to address them on Capitol Hill by your legislators. Each year, legislative goals are set by the membership of EANGUS. These goals are the marching orders for the National Office. The goals come from the members in state associations, through the Area Legislative committees, to the Resolutions Committee at the national level. At our annual conference, the Resolutions Committee considers each resolution, and then presents the resolutions to the delegates in large session. Once the delegates approve the resolutions, the National Office Legislative Department uses them to develop plans to address them on Capitol Hill by your legislators.

12. Fiscal Year 2011 Legislative Accomplishments, only half the story Post 9/11 Veterans Education Improvement Act of 2010 - Signed into law on January 4th, this legislation expands GI Bill benefits to over 84,000 members of the National Guard. This will allow, for the first time, soldiers and airmen who have served under Title 32 full GI Bill educational benefits. National Guard & Reserve Equipment Account (NGREA) $700 million � FY-11 NDAA authorizes $700 million in NGREA to provide equipment for Title 32 and Title 10 operations. Military Construction $1.068 Billion � ARNG facilities will receive $873 million and ANG to receive $194 million in military construction funds. While this is represents an adequate funding level, the out years are below the needs to improve and maintain over 3,000 readiness centers, of which 40% are over 50 years old. The NDAA mandates that the Secretary of the Army report back to Congress on the present condition of readiness centers and the funding required to properly maintain the Guard�s facility infrastructure. Banned transfer of Guard & Reserve C-130s to active units � The NDAA halted Air Force attempt to take C-130s from both Guard and Reserve units across the country and place designated aircraft with an active-component unit. The Secretary of the Air Force must now submit to Congress a written agreement between all involved parties that details any plan to transfer aircraft from one component to another. Access to the Operational Reserve - Also included in the NDAA report language is the opinion of the Committee that current legal authorities may not offer the flexibility for the effective use of the operational reserve and recommends that the Secretary of Defense review current authorities and submit legislative proposals for additional authority needed to facilitate involuntary activation of reserve component members or units to support operational requirements. Temporarily hiring non-dual status technicians � This represents a partial victory, as the ARNG will be given the authority to hire only for two years 1,600 non-dual status technicians to make up for permanent technicians who are on Title 10 orders. This is in contrast to the President�s budget request of 2,520 non-dual status technicians.

13. What Your State Accomplishes through the State Association 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 These are some benefits that the state associations lobbied their state legislatures and received. Not all of these benefits are in all states. Sharing legislation across state lines, from states that have �cracked the code� to helping other states pass meaningful legislation, is a valuable membership benefit.These are some benefits that the state associations lobbied their state legislatures and received. Not all of these benefits are in all states. Sharing legislation across state lines, from states that have �cracked the code� to helping other states pass meaningful legislation, is a valuable membership benefit.

14. The Launch of the new �New Patriot� Magazine Some of the tangible benefits of being an EANGUS member. Discounts! We also publish a bi-monthly magazine, �The New Patriot�, free to all members. Check out our web site for changes in member benefits as new discounts are added.Some of the tangible benefits of being an EANGUS member. Discounts! We also publish a bi-monthly magazine, �The New Patriot�, free to all members. Check out our web site for changes in member benefits as new discounts are added.

15. Scholarships CSM VIRGIL R. WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP $2,000 each awarded to 10 winners for 2010-2011 The following persons are eligible: 1. EANGUS members 2. Unmarried sons and daughters of EANGUS members 3. Spouses of EANGUS members 4. Unmarried spouses and unmarried dependent sons and daughters of deceased EANGUS members who were in good standing at the time of their death. EANGUS AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIP The following persons are eligible: EANGUS Auxiliary members Unmarried, dependent sons and daughters of EANGUS Auxiliary members Spouses of EANGUS Auxiliary members EANGUS has two scholarship programs, one run by EANGUS and one by the Auxiliary. All the details are on the web site. Applications must be in by June 30/July 1 of each year. Scholarships are based on funds availability.EANGUS has two scholarship programs, one run by EANGUS and one by the Auxiliary. All the details are on the web site. Applications must be in by June 30/July 1 of each year. Scholarships are based on funds availability.

16. �We Care for America� Foundation Scholarships Awards Program Veterans Against Drugs Program 501(c)(3) charitable organization Emergency grants for ANG/ARNG due to financial hardship You do not have to be an EANGUS member to receive an emergency grant The �We Care For America� Foundation gives grants to those who have a great need. Over a quarter million dollars has been distributed since Fall 2005. Our web site has details.The �We Care For America� Foundation gives grants to those who have a great need. Over a quarter million dollars has been distributed since Fall 2005. Our web site has details.

17. EANGUS Events 40th Annual Conference August 14-17, 2011 Charleston, WV (register on our web site)

18. WEB PAGE on the Internet www.eangus.org (Site registration required) 1-800-234-EANG For the price of a couple of movie tickets� Our web site is unclassified, and open to anyone who has access to the world wide web. There are no log on ids or passwords. You can subscribe to a weekly legislative update that will keep you informed, by email, of things happening in Washington DC. And we are on FACEBOOK, too! FOR THE PRICE OF A COUPLE OF MOVIE TICKETS, YOU CAN BELONG TO A WORLD CLASS ASSOCIATION, YOUR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION.Our web site is unclassified, and open to anyone who has access to the world wide web. There are no log on ids or passwords. You can subscribe to a weekly legislative update that will keep you informed, by email, of things happening in Washington DC. And we are on FACEBOOK, too! FOR THE PRICE OF A COUPLE OF MOVIE TICKETS, YOU CAN BELONG TO A WORLD CLASS ASSOCIATION, YOUR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION.

19. Senior Leader Involvementwww.ngb.army.mil Our senior enlisted leadership in the National Guard actively supports EANGUS. Will you?Our senior enlisted leadership in the National Guard actively supports EANGUS. Will you?

20. Categories of Membership There are 5 categories of members of EANGUS. When you pay your dues, you belong to the state as well as the national organizations. Anyone can be an associate member�no National Guard affiliation is necessary. Delegates at the annual conference are determined by the number of members (not to include associate).There are 5 categories of members of EANGUS. When you pay your dues, you belong to the state as well as the national organizations. Anyone can be an associate member�no National Guard affiliation is necessary. Delegates at the annual conference are determined by the number of members (not to include associate).

22. Join UsToday!www.eangus.org The only association that has two things in common with YOU: - National Guard - Enlisted Shouldn�t you and all your troops be an EANGUS member today?  800-234-EANG (3264) www.eangus.org EANGUS is the only association that looks out for your interests on Capitol Hill, and provides increased benefits for your military service. You can join or renew on line on our web site.EANGUS is the only association that looks out for your interests on Capitol Hill, and provides increased benefits for your military service. You can join or renew on line on our web site.