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Enlisted Association of the National Guard of Kansas. Our Purpose. To promote and advance the status, welfare and professionalism of the Enlisted Members of the National Guard of Kansas. Enlisted Association History.
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Enlisted Associationof theNational Guard of Kansas Professional People belong to Professional Organizations
Our Purpose To promote and advance the status, welfare and professionalism of the Enlisted Members of the National Guard of Kansas Professional People belong to Professional Organizations
Enlisted Association History • The National Enlisted Association was created in 1970 by a group of senior NCOs • Incorporated in Jackson, Mississippi in 1972. • Created to give us a voice on Capitol Hill for Enlisted National Guard issues. • In 1973 a group of NCOs from Kansas visited the first EANGUS conference in South Dakota and started Enlisted Association of Kansas later that year. • Today EANGUS is the largest Enlisted Reserve component organization. • National Headquarters located in Alexandria, VA • Actively involved in the Military Coalition. Professional People belong to Professional Organizations
What Does EANGKS Do ? • Legislative Action • Scholarships - National, State & Auxiliary • Insurance programs • Publications & Information • Benefits • Conferences • Awards Professional People belong to Professional Organizations
EANGKS Goals The ultimate GOAL of the ENLISTED ASSOCIATION is to have a large number of members to support our legislative team on issues affecting the enlisted men and women of the national guard and their families. These issues include: • Pay • Compensation • Quality of life • Full-time manning • Readiness • Equipment Professional People belong to Professional Organizations
Membership Committee • Per Bylaws & SOP consists of: • Committee Chairman appointed by President • Vice-Presidents (Army & Air) • Area Chair from each Area • Unit Representatives • Others appointed by President Professional People belong to Professional Organizations
Membership Committee Duties • Liaison with the Adjutant General’s Office • Develop & recommend actions to Executive Council that will enhance the membership of the ASSOCIATION • Render a report to each quarterly Executive Council meeting, and annual report to the ASSOCIATION • Insure membership applications and literature are regularly distributed. Professional People belong to Professional Organizations
Area Chairman • Is a voting member of the Executive Council • Elected by members of their respective Area • Elected for a two year term • Terms are meant to be staggered so that annually approximately half the Area Chairman will complete their tenure Professional People belong to Professional Organizations
Your Toolbox • Resource Binder Contents • A Place to keep your tools to success • Refer to Contents page • Few “starter” items to get you going • Yours to maintain to fit your needs • Keep Current visit www.eangus.org often • Request items you need EANGKS@earthlink.net Professional People belong to Professional Organizations
Membership Committee SOP • Section 1 in your resources binder • Committee is your support network. • Look your Vice-President for assistance. • Committee Chair will assist you to get organized and keep you informed of programs. • Executive Director will provide your membership from the membership dbase. Professional People belong to Professional Organizations
Membership Procedures • Membership How To’s • Work from your Area/Unit Roster to get early renewals (Saves money and supplies) • Prepare a plan for your Area to increase membership to your goal • Communications is two ways • Discussion/Workshop Professional People belong to Professional Organizations
Membership Programs • EANGUS Membership Challenge • Dates April 1 to May 31st • Instructions by President Wassenberg • President’s Goal for EANGKS • 1200 members by 31 December. • Committee to Develop Programs/Goals • Discussion? Professional People belong to Professional Organizations
It’s time for you to support an organization that already supports you ! EANGKS is the only association that represents you as an Enlisted member of the National Guard LET’S GET STARTED! Professional People belong to Professional Organizations
Thank YouIf I can be of any assistance contact me Master Sergeant (Retired) Greg Gilroy Home 785-242-5678 Fax 785-242-3765 e-mail Greg.Gilroy@earthlink.net Professional People belong to Professional Organizations