AUSA and your Local Chapter

2. AUSA and your Local Chapter New Jersey Chapters of AUSA

3. Contact Information Point of Contact: COL (Ret) Dennis Dougherty doughertydj@comcast.net 908-230-4020 (Cell) 908-233-2343 (Home) New Jersey Chapters of AUSA: 1501 Dix Chapter 1502 Northern New Jersey Chapter 1503 Picatinny Arsenal- Middle Forge 1504 Fort Monmouth

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

5. New Jersey Chapters of AUSADedicated to supporting our troops & their families. • Who : Civilians, Corporate Partners, All Service Members, Retirees, Veterans, likeminded organizations … • What do we do : AUSA chapters support our deployed Soldiers and the families who are left behind. • Where : 122 Local AUSA Chapters worldwide • How : do local AUSA Chapters support our troops interact within their communities?

6. New Jersey Chapters of AUSA Dedicated to supporting our troops & their families. Current examples of what some chapters are doing… • 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 • Newsletter

7. Why Membership is Important • It’s all about the numbers • Currently over 92,000 strong • Local Chapter Presence • AUSA National Presence

8. Corporate Partners • Who : Local businesses, large corporations, civic groups, veteran’s organizations, local community groups, societies and likeminded organizations. • Why : Corporate Partners are the backbone of your organization. They are the financial support and the way to retain them is to provide value. • $: Partnerships start at $150/year with $60 returning directly to your chapter.

9. Individual Memberships • Who :Everyone • Why : • Help you give something back to our brave men and women who serve this country. • Help you show your support for a strong national defense • Keep you updated on what is happening in the Army

10. Support the future while encouraging chapter growth. • Invest in local ROTC & JROTC programs

11. National Guard/Army Reserve Outreach • Potential for growth • Capitalize on current National Guard and Army Reserve events…support NCO/SOY Contests. • Include Reserve Component Soldiers and Family members at Chapter events. • Get involved with a Military Appreciation event. • What other organization is already supporting the RC Soldiers? Partner up!

12. 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

13. 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

14. Nationally - 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

15. Our Vision on the National Level 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.

16. 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”       

17. 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

18. 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

19. Member Benefits • Chapter membership and support • Opportunities in your Local Chapter • Army Magazine • AUSA News • Army Green Book • Website • Professional development • Visibility on Capitol Hill • Member services and discounts

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

21. What Can We Do for You? • Questions? • Concerns? • Needs? • Local Chapter? New Jersey Chapters of AUSA

22. 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!!! POC: COL (Ret) Dennis Dougherty doughertydj@comcast.net 908-230-4020 (Cell) 908-233-2343 (Home)