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joining is just the beginningjoining is just the beginning

History. Since 1878, NGAUS has provided the National Guard with a powerful voice in Washington. In their first meeting after the Civil War, militia officers from the North and South formed the Association to petition Congress for better equipment and trainingMore than a century later with the backing of nearly 45,000 members and other supporters -- NGAUS continues that mission.

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    1. Joining is Just the Beginning

    3. Objectives Educate the Public Petition Congress for Resources Assist State Associations Maintain a Library and Museum Encourage Membership

    4. Organization Board of Directors Full Time Staff Committees Legislative Process

    5. Board of Directors Chairman – Maj Gen Tod Bunting VP Air – Maj. Gen. Jessica Wright VP Army – MG Cynthia Kirkland President – Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Stephen Koper Treasurer – Brig. Gen. Ken Ross Secretary – COL. Al Faber Immediate Past President – MG R. Martin Umbarger Three Directors from each of 6 NGAUS Areas An Adjutant General & Air and Army Officer Two Company Grade Officers - Army and Air One Warrant Officer Two Retired Officers - Army and Air

    6. Full Time Staff President – Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Stephen Koper Chief of Staff – LTC Wayne Hunt Directors Legislative Staff – Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Richard Green Membership – Bonnie Carter Communications – John Goheen National Guard Education Foundation – Jonathan Bernstein Industry Liaison – Hazell Booker Finance – Pam Buckler Total Full Time Employees - 24

    7. Committees Standing committees Audit Awards By-Laws Company Grade Issues Finance Membership Warrant Officer issues General Conference Committees Credentials and Rules Nominations Resolutions Committee Special Committees Task Forces

    8. Legislative Staff Richard Green – Director Pete Duffy – Deputy/Joint Programs Emily Breitbach - Air Programs Kevin McColaugh– Army Programs Bernie Phelps – Senior Analyst Dixie Ross - Analyst

    10. Why We Lobby Congress? The answer is simple…it’s in the Constitution! Section 8 - Powers of Congress; establishes that Congress shall have the Power; “to provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining the Militia…” Consider the following… National Guard resources are funneled through the DoD and NGB DoD has “robust” Legislative Liaison divisions; NGB/LL: 40; OCLL: 108; SAF/LL: 101

    11. Who We Work With… Congress (HASC, SASC, SAC-D, HAC-D) National Guard Caucuses National Guard Bureau – NGB/LL Adjutants General Departments Congressional Action Contact Officers (CACO) Governors and the National Governor’s Association (NGA) Other Veterans Associations – EANGUS, AGAUS Industry Representatives & Corporate Advisory Panel (CAP) State Associations & National Guard Executive Directors Association (NGEDA) Our Members and more…

    14. Resolutions Process Jan “Standing” resolutions distributed to the states Jan - May State associations pass “draft” resolutions at their state conferences and forward them to NGAUS NLT 15 May; resolutions received after 15 May are considered “emergency” Jun - Jul Resolution packet (standing, draft, and known emergency) posted on web and reviewed by NGB, task forces & NGAUS BOD Sep Resolutions are considered at NGAUS general conference for adoption Oct – Dec NGAUS staff prepares legislative objectives; task forces prioritize resolutions

    15. Task Forces Composition Chairman/Vice Chair Six NGAUS Area Representatives Professional Staffers (industry, NGB, etc.) Objectives Help prepare draft resolutions Comment on resolutions Prioritizes resolutions Develops legislative fact sheets

    17. Recent Accomplishments TRICARE!!! - After 7 years, we achieved our goal! Educational Assistance establishes the Post 9/11 GI Bill for all veterans serving at least 90 days on Active Duty (AD) after 9/11, including deployed National Guard and Reserve members National Guard and Reserve Equipment Account (NGREA) – ANG $105M; ARNG $480M MILCON: Recent Stimulus $400M Empowerment – CNGB now a 4-star! For more legislative highlights, visit www.ngaus,org

    19. FY10 NGAUS Strategic Priorities Empowerment Legislation Increase ARNG & ANG End-Strength Full-Time Support for ARNG Equipment Acquisition and Modernization Medical Readiness for Mobilization Full-Funding of O&M Accounts Retaining Experienced Personnel Beyond 20 Years Military Construction (MILCON)

    20. CY 2009 Legislative Alerts So far this year, NGAUS has published 13 legislative alerts Response is best ever, with over 40,000 advocacy messages – already more than all of CY2008! Visit the www.ngaus.org home page to view NGAUS legislative alerts along with information on resolutions and more…

    21. Top 10 “Advocacy Message” States TN – 4,372 GA – 4,215 MS – 3,093 MO – 1,414 MA – 1,393 CA – 1,228 AL – 1,203 OK – 1,203 PA – 1,005 IL – 988

    22. What Have “Our” Associations Done for us Lately? “Just about Everything”…from funding and equipment, to pay, benefits and quality of life initiatives Since 1878, NGAUS has been the voice on Capitol Hill for the National Guard While a specific piece of equipment or benefit doesn’t come with a label, I can assure you that most everything we have was impacted by a combined effort that includes “our” associations

    23. To Succeed…”We” Need to… Focus on the most important issues – both strategic and tactical Coordinate our efforts with state associations, TAGS, governors, NGB, Congress, industry, etc. Communicate the “Guard” story; our strengths, capabilities and needs - a clear and consistent message Improve membership and keep them informed; web site, LEGIT, NGAUS Notes, Issues, National Guard magazine, etc. Energize our members to participate in the political process; Command emphasis, “Write to Congress” , visits to the Hill, task forces, NGAUS committee’s, coalitions, etc. Together…We “Will” Succeed!

    24. This chart depicts our membership from 1985 – 2008. We are currently at about 66% membership. We could make all kinds of assumptions about membership – but what we really need are the answers to increase this membership overtime. Our goal should be 100% and nothing less. This chart depicts our membership from 1985 – 2008. We are currently at about 66% membership. We could make all kinds of assumptions about membership – but what we really need are the answers to increase this membership overtime. Our goal should be 100% and nothing less.

    25. Membership Benefits Monthly National Guard Magazine Technician Insurance Preferred Vision Care $1000 Accidental Death NGAUS MasterCard/Visa NGAUS Travel FTD.com

    26. How You Can Help.. Become Champions for NGAUS & State Associations Get Involved at the State level Brief & Educate Public & Officer Corps Focus on Junior Officers Increase Membership Refer New Members Tell the NGAUS Story

    27. Membership Tools! Provide a Professional, First Class, National/State Convention Annually Educate your Membership on Benefits and Legislative Activities Direct Assistance to Improve State Association Operations Request Assistance from NGAUS as Required

    28. Summary The Membership Committee is committed to Assisting State Association and improving their membership We welcome your thoughts and ideas

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