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AUSA and the Reserve Components

AUSA and the Reserve Components. Contact Information. CSM (Ret) John Doe Vice President for RC Affairs 488-399-2121 (Office) 488-226-7668 (Mobile) john.doe@us.army.mil. Purpose of the Briefing. Who are we? What’s in it for you? Why is membership important? What can we do for you?.

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AUSA and the Reserve Components

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  1. AUSA and the Reserve Components

  2. Contact Information CSM (Ret) John Doe Vice President for RC Affairs 488-399-2121 (Office) 488-226-7668 (Mobile) john.doe@us.army.mil

  3. Purpose of the Briefing • Who are we? • What’s in it for you? • Why is membership important? • What can we do for you?

  4. Who Are We? Our Mission: AUSA represents every American Soldier by: • Being the voice for all components of America’s Army • Fostering public support of the Army’s role in national security • Providing professional education and information programs

  5. Our Vision As the premier voice for America’s Soldiers, we are a dedicated team committed to building the best professional and representative association for the world’s best Army.

  6. What’s in it for You? • Your voice on Capitol Hill • The Army’s voice • The Soldier’s voice • The Family’s voice • Education • Member Benefits • Local Chapter Support

  7. AUSA Legislative Agenda Your Voice on Capitol Hill -- Recent Successes • Reserve Component access to TRICARE (including grey area retirees) • Protect Service members from predatory lending • Funding Army Reset • Funding Army Procurement War-essential items • Enhancing Life Insurance benefits • Increased FTM including Technicians for both Guard and Reserve • Continue decreasing the “pay gap”       

  8. AUSA Legislative Agenda Will continue to work for: • Closing the pay gap • Further reduce the age for RC retirees to receive pay and benefits • Increased Total Army end strength to 700,000 • Full Concurrent Receipt for all disabled retirees • No increases in TRICARE fees/deductibles • Fill 100% of ARNG and USAR FTM positions

  9. Education • Institute of Land Warfare • Educates decision makers • Educates general public • Educates members • Annual Meeting – brings together Army leaders and corporate decision makers • Industry Affairs

  10. Member Benefits • Army Magazine • AUSA News • Army Green Book • Website • Chapter membership and support • Professional development • Visibility on Capitol Hill • Member services and discounts

  11. Local Chapter Support • Reserve Component NCO/Soldier of the Year • Farewell & Welcome Home Ceremonies • Partner with Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) • Relationships with Reserve Component units • Chapter website – www.ftjeffersonausachapter.org • Link to unit websites • Newsletter

  12. Examples of Local Chapter Support -- Continued • Adopt-a-Platoon Program • Fallen & Wounded Soldier Fund • BOSS programs • Awards for exceptional Soldiers/Civilians • AUSA Annual Meeting (20 Soldiers and Army Team Miler running team) • Holiday baskets / Mountain of Toys • Dinner • Memorial Golf Tournament • Monthly mixers / Holiday parties • Welcome Home and Retirement Ceremonies

  13. Examples of Local Chapter Support -- Continued • Funding and presenting three $1,000 scholarships annually • Grant program for individuals or FRG’s • Major financial sponsor of Hire a Veteran job fair • Sponsor at least one Army Birthday party each year • Honor outstanding Soldiers and NCO’s each year at our Soldier and NCO breakfast • Pay for tickets at various events at the Annual Meeting for Soldiers that can attend • Sponsor and put on a Christmas Party at VA Medical Center for the patients

  14. Why Membership is Important • It’s all about the numbers • Currently over 100,000 strong

  15. AUSA Membership Cost • PVT – SPC w/o magazine $14.00 • PVT – SPC w/ magazine $21.00 • SGT – SFC $26.00 • MSG – SGM / O1 – O3 $31.00 • O4 – O6 $34.00 • Under 55 Lifetime member: $525.00 payable in three payments: 2 x $185.00 and 1 x $155.00 Join AUSA now!!! www.ausa.org

  16. www.ausa.org • Contact Congress • Meetings and Events • AUSA Book Program • E-Store • News • ILW Publications • President’s Corner • Members Only

  17. What Can We Do for You? • Questions? • Concerns? • Needs?

  18. AUSA is your professional organization! • AUSA is for Soldiers and Families! • AUSA makes a difference! • AUSA educates! • AUSA needs you! • www.ausa.org Join AUSA now!!! POCs: John Doe, 488-399-2121 john.doe@us.army.mil Mary Rodriguez, 488-775-3841 mary.s.rodriguez24@gmail.com

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