Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the
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slide1. Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States EANGUS 101<br>
slide2. Who We Are Largest enlisted reserve component association
Organized in SD in 1970 by Senior NCOs; incorporated in Mississippi in 1972
Headquartered in Washington DC area
Our mission is to give a voice on Capitol Hill for Enlisted National Guard men and women, their families, and retirees
Longstanding member of
The Military Coalition<br>
slide3. Organizational Structure President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Past President
Executive Director
Parliamentarian Sergeant at Arms
Chaplain
Historian
Memorial Book Chairman
State Presidents
Area Chairmen
Area Directors<br>
slide4. Committees Air National Guard
Army National Guard
Awards
Building Fund
By-Laws
Conference Coordinator
Continuity and Retiree Affairs
Credentials and Rules
Distinguished Guests
Emergency Relief Fund
Finance
Junior Enlisted
Legislation Membership
Nominations
Publications
Public Relations
Resolutions
Scholarships
Strategic Planning & Oversight
Time & Place
Veterans Against Drugs
Ways & Means
“We Care For America” Foundation<br>
slide5. President’s Message Dear EANGUS Member:
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you on behalf of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) for your interest in becoming an annual member of the association.
For over 46 years, EANGUS has worked hard to be the leader on issues that affect the enlisted men and women of the National Guard, their families and retirees.
Your commitment to the association is evident by joining its elite ranks. Your support of the mission of EANGUS is greatly appreciated. I want to assure you that EANGUS has also made a commitment to YOU. Our commitment is to provide benefits to enhance the quality of life of enlisted National Guard members, retirees and their families for their lifetimes.
Again, thank you for believing in what we do.
Respectfully,
CMSgt (Ret) John Harris<br>
slide6. EANGUS Auxiliary Supports EANGUS:
Especially in grassroots legislative work
By providing support and fellowship among National Guard families
Must be a spouse of an EANGUS member
Holds annual conference in conjunction with EANGUS “Side by side, we stand with pride.”
Connie Myers
EANGUS Auxiliary
President<br>
slide7. Auxiliary Organizational Structure & Committees Officers & Appointees Committees President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Past President
Sergeant at Arms
Chaplain
Historian
Webmaster
Area Directors Awards
Constitution
Distinguished Guests
Family Affairs
Fundraising
Legislative/Philanthropic
Membership
Nominations
Public Relations
Resolutions
Scholarships
Ways & Means (Silent Auctions)<br>
slide8. EANGUS National Office National Headquarters
1 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington DC 20001<br>
slide9. National Office Staff Bryan Birch
Deputy Executive Director/Member Services Scott Bousum
Legislative Director – Armed Services Joan Gardiner
Marketing, Development, & Operations Director Daniel Elkins
Legislative Director - Veterans Frank Yoakum
Executive Director<br>
slide10. Senior Leader Involvement CCM Ron Anderson
Command Chief
Air National Guard CSM Christopher Kepner
Command Sergeant Major
Army National Guard CMSgt Mitchell Brush
Senior Enlisted Leader
National Guard Bureau<br>
slide11. Events Legislative Workshop
February 5-7, 2017
Washington, DC
Register on www.eangus.org
Annual National Conference
August 27-30, 2017
Reno, Nevada
Register on www.eangusconference.org<br>
slide12. The Military Coalition 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
32 member associations, representing almost 6 million members
EANGUS fully participates with TMC<br>
slide13. Legislative Goals Each year, EANGUS works with legislative issues to benefit National Guard members
Legislative goals come from the membership
See the Point Papers on our website for more details Image Credits: http://wikitravel.org/en/Image:Capitol_Building_oblique_view.jpg<br>
slide14. State Accomplishments 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<br>
slide15. Membership As of December 2016, there were 41,976 EANGUS members
Types of membership:
Annual – members of the National Guard and retirees, dues are paid every year
Life – members of National Guard and retirees, one-time fee payment for life
Honorary – bestowed by EANGUS leaders
Associate – individuals who aren’t members of the National Guard, dues are paid every year
Associate Life – lifetime membership for associates
Corporate – Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Platinum Plus membership levels<br>
slide16. Membership Benefits Awards to individuals who support EANGUS
Grants & Scholarships
Health & Vision Care Plans
New Patriot quarterly magazine
Travel discounts
Vendor discounts with Apple, Dell, FTD Flowers
…and much, much more!<br>
slide17. Join Today! Why should you join today?
Your membership dues help EANGUS lobby for the following benefits for you:
Pay! We lobby for pay raises to reduce pay equity
Money! Hazardous duty pay was increased
Benefits! $300 per weekend for IDT travel
Education! Post 9/11 GI Bill with stipends and benefits
Affordability! Held TRICARE fees at today’s level instead of 350% increase
Healthcare! Extended 5-year VA care eligibility
Retirement! Retirement points of 130 per year, up from 90
Earlier Retirement! Deployment time counts for earlier retirement<br>
slide18. New Patriot Magazine Quarterly magazine free to all members
Keeps all members updated on events within EANGUS and the National Guard<br>
slide19. National Guard Almanac We are pleased to introduce the 2nd Edition of the National Guard Almanac & Education Guide. Our Affinity Partner University of Phoenix, once again, sponsored the full production of publication for the benefit of EANGUS membership. The Almanac is filled with information sorted by State, Benefits & Entitlements, and an Education Guide. The Almanac can serve as a quick reference guide for everything National Guard related.<br>
slide20. How to Join Visit our website at
www.eangus.org
to register online or contact your state representative.
Or contact us at
1-800-234-EANG (3264) for more information!<br>
slide21. EANGUS “We Care For America” Foundation Emergency relief fund for EANGUS members
Emergency grants for financial hardship
501(c)(3) non-profit charity
Over 400 grants have been approved since Katrina, totaling over $500,000<br>
slide22. Questions General
Email eangus@eangus.org
Member Services
Email Bryan Birch at bbirch@eangus.org
EANGUS “We Care For America” Foundation inquiries
Email Joan Gardiner at wcfa@eangus.org
Legislative
Email Daniel Elkins at daniel.elkins@eangus.org
Email Scott Bousum at scott@eangus.org<br>
slide2. Who We Are Largest enlisted reserve component association
Organized in SD in 1970 by Senior NCOs; incorporated in Mississippi in 1972
Headquartered in Washington DC area
Our mission is to give a voice on Capitol Hill for Enlisted National Guard men and women, their families, and retirees
Longstanding member of
The Military Coalition<br>
slide3. Organizational Structure President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Past President
Executive Director
Parliamentarian Sergeant at Arms
Chaplain
Historian
Memorial Book Chairman
State Presidents
Area Chairmen
Area Directors<br>
slide4. Committees Air National Guard
Army National Guard
Awards
Building Fund
By-Laws
Conference Coordinator
Continuity and Retiree Affairs
Credentials and Rules
Distinguished Guests
Emergency Relief Fund
Finance
Junior Enlisted
Legislation Membership
Nominations
Publications
Public Relations
Resolutions
Scholarships
Strategic Planning & Oversight
Time & Place
Veterans Against Drugs
Ways & Means
“We Care For America” Foundation<br>
slide5. President’s Message Dear EANGUS Member:
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you on behalf of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) for your interest in becoming an annual member of the association.
For over 46 years, EANGUS has worked hard to be the leader on issues that affect the enlisted men and women of the National Guard, their families and retirees.
Your commitment to the association is evident by joining its elite ranks. Your support of the mission of EANGUS is greatly appreciated. I want to assure you that EANGUS has also made a commitment to YOU. Our commitment is to provide benefits to enhance the quality of life of enlisted National Guard members, retirees and their families for their lifetimes.
Again, thank you for believing in what we do.
Respectfully,
CMSgt (Ret) John Harris<br>
slide6. EANGUS Auxiliary Supports EANGUS:
Especially in grassroots legislative work
By providing support and fellowship among National Guard families
Must be a spouse of an EANGUS member
Holds annual conference in conjunction with EANGUS “Side by side, we stand with pride.”
Connie Myers
EANGUS Auxiliary
President<br>
slide7. Auxiliary Organizational Structure & Committees Officers & Appointees Committees President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Past President
Sergeant at Arms
Chaplain
Historian
Webmaster
Area Directors Awards
Constitution
Distinguished Guests
Family Affairs
Fundraising
Legislative/Philanthropic
Membership
Nominations
Public Relations
Resolutions
Scholarships
Ways & Means (Silent Auctions)<br>
slide8. EANGUS National Office National Headquarters
1 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington DC 20001<br>
slide9. National Office Staff Bryan Birch
Deputy Executive Director/Member Services Scott Bousum
Legislative Director – Armed Services Joan Gardiner
Marketing, Development, & Operations Director Daniel Elkins
Legislative Director - Veterans Frank Yoakum
Executive Director<br>
slide10. Senior Leader Involvement CCM Ron Anderson
Command Chief
Air National Guard CSM Christopher Kepner
Command Sergeant Major
Army National Guard CMSgt Mitchell Brush
Senior Enlisted Leader
National Guard Bureau<br>
slide11. Events Legislative Workshop
February 5-7, 2017
Washington, DC
Register on www.eangus.org
Annual National Conference
August 27-30, 2017
Reno, Nevada
Register on www.eangusconference.org<br>
slide12. The Military Coalition 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
32 member associations, representing almost 6 million members
EANGUS fully participates with TMC<br>
slide13. Legislative Goals Each year, EANGUS works with legislative issues to benefit National Guard members
Legislative goals come from the membership
See the Point Papers on our website for more details Image Credits: http://wikitravel.org/en/Image:Capitol_Building_oblique_view.jpg<br>
slide14. State Accomplishments 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<br>
slide15. Membership As of December 2016, there were 41,976 EANGUS members
Types of membership:
Annual – members of the National Guard and retirees, dues are paid every year
Life – members of National Guard and retirees, one-time fee payment for life
Honorary – bestowed by EANGUS leaders
Associate – individuals who aren’t members of the National Guard, dues are paid every year
Associate Life – lifetime membership for associates
Corporate – Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Platinum Plus membership levels<br>
slide16. Membership Benefits Awards to individuals who support EANGUS
Grants & Scholarships
Health & Vision Care Plans
New Patriot quarterly magazine
Travel discounts
Vendor discounts with Apple, Dell, FTD Flowers
…and much, much more!<br>
slide17. Join Today! Why should you join today?
Your membership dues help EANGUS lobby for the following benefits for you:
Pay! We lobby for pay raises to reduce pay equity
Money! Hazardous duty pay was increased
Benefits! $300 per weekend for IDT travel
Education! Post 9/11 GI Bill with stipends and benefits
Affordability! Held TRICARE fees at today’s level instead of 350% increase
Healthcare! Extended 5-year VA care eligibility
Retirement! Retirement points of 130 per year, up from 90
Earlier Retirement! Deployment time counts for earlier retirement<br>
slide18. New Patriot Magazine Quarterly magazine free to all members
Keeps all members updated on events within EANGUS and the National Guard<br>
slide19. National Guard Almanac We are pleased to introduce the 2nd Edition of the National Guard Almanac & Education Guide. Our Affinity Partner University of Phoenix, once again, sponsored the full production of publication for the benefit of EANGUS membership. The Almanac is filled with information sorted by State, Benefits & Entitlements, and an Education Guide. The Almanac can serve as a quick reference guide for everything National Guard related.<br>
slide20. How to Join Visit our website at
www.eangus.org
to register online or contact your state representative.
Or contact us at
1-800-234-EANG (3264) for more information!<br>
slide21. EANGUS “We Care For America” Foundation Emergency relief fund for EANGUS members
Emergency grants for financial hardship
501(c)(3) non-profit charity
Over 400 grants have been approved since Katrina, totaling over $500,000<br>
slide22. Questions General
Email eangus@eangus.org
Member Services
Email Bryan Birch at bbirch@eangus.org
EANGUS “We Care For America” Foundation inquiries
Email Joan Gardiner at wcfa@eangus.org
Legislative
Email Daniel Elkins at daniel.elkins@eangus.org
Email Scott Bousum at scott@eangus.org<br>