Central Texas-Fort Hood Chapter It's AUSA Scholarship Time !
Your Central Texas-Fort Hood Chapter, Association of the U.S. Army will once again in 2012 provide $1,000 higher education and vocational training scholarships to deserving active-duty or retired soldiers or members of their immediate families.  Scholarship applications and all supporting documentation must be received at our chapter's post office box by noon March 15, 2012.  Applications will be available in student counseling offices of local high schools by January 10, 2012 For further information, contact Ms. Susan Jones, Scholarship Coordinator, Central Texas – Fort Hood Chapter, AUSA at 254-290-0383, or by mail to smjones@extracobanks.com or go to: http://www.forthoodausa.org/

TJ Stonewall Jackson Chapter

The Chapter has decided to assist the VVCC acquire some items in support of their expanded rehab wing. Items under consideration include devices to assist our veterans in physical recovery from surgeries, falls, and other physical impairments.  The Virginia Veterans Care Center is located in Salem and for more information visit http://www.dvs.virginia.gov/carecenter_virginia-veterans.shtml.

 

 The Fairfax-Lee Chapter 

Fairfax-Lee Chapter of the Association of the US Army held its Annual Scholarship Luncheon at the Fort  Belvoir Officers’ Club with over $20,000 in academic scholarships awarded to 27 deserving students. Eleven students received scholarships at the $500 level, nine students at the $750 level, and six at the $1,000 level.

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The Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) Chapter

The Rock Island Arsenal Chapter of the Association of the US Army participated in the 2010 Military Salute at Modern Woodmen Park.  RIA AUSA gave away over 2500 free tickets to Soldiers, DoD Civilians and their families to see the Quad City River Bandits in the 2nd quarter. The venue also served as the site to re-sign the Army Community Covenant.

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The St. Louis Gateway Chapter

The St Louis Gateway Chapter of the Association of the US Army recognized 28 outstanding students and Soldiers at the 15th Annual Leadership Awards Ceremony. The ceremony was held at the Missouri Athletic Club.     Twenty-one students were selected for academic achievement, community involvement, and as a result of a written essay with awards from $1000 to $2500. Seven Soldiers of the Year were also recognized at the banquet. Each Soldier received an award of $500. Local Army commands selected the Soldiers.

 The Major Samuel Woodfil Chapter, AUSA

The Major Samuel Woodfill Chapter of AUSA awarded four children of Soldiers $1000 college scholarships.  Over 40 applications were submitted for the scholarships. The applicants were judged  on their high school grades and activities, recommendations of school officials and others, as well as a 500-word theme paper. The recipients' parents are veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF-Afghanistan). Three of the awardees are from Kentucky and one from Ohio.  This is the third year for this scholarship program. 

This past year its Soldier and Family Support Committee provided direct financial support to more than 50 Soldier and veteran families.  The chapter also works with area Army Reserve, Army National Guard units and Army recruiters. It also has close associations with the Cincinnati VA Medical Center,  the Dayton VA Medical Center, Blue Star Mothers of America and others. 

The John Vessey Chapter of AUSA was an event sponsor for the Saints Opener & Military Appreciation Night on 13 May 2010. Braving the cold and at times rainy weather, military members and their families attended Military Appreciation Night at the Saints Home Opener. This annual event sponsored by CUB Foods, Saint Paul Saints, Minnesota Wire and the Vessey Chapter provided 1000 free tickets to Soldiers & their families.

GA Omar N. Bradley AUSA Chapter in Fort Bliss, TX.

Once the egg hunt was completed the attendees participated in a piñata contest. The 3-43 Easter Egg Hunt was a huge success, thanks to the FRG, corporate sponsors and AUSA. 

		Volunteer Herb Schmeling (shown on left) is an active member and volunteer for AUSA's Fort Lewis Chapter, as well as a USO Puget Sound Area (PSA) volunteer. He continuously gives his all in putting our nation’s Servicemembers first. As one of the USO's Puget Sound Area's most committed volunteers, he regularly gives 60-80 hours a month, and is always available at a moment's notice.
Affectionately called the “Godfather of Fort Lewis,” Herb was honored for his exceptional efforts, being selected as Fort Lewis’ Volunteer of the Year for 2008.  USO PSA and AUSA are extremely thankful for the commitment and enthusiasm that Herb displays on an ongoing basis. He inspires everyone around him.

		Fort Lewis Chapter Fort Lewis Chapter Corporate member Ken Swarner of the Fort Lewis Ranger and Chapter VP for Corporate Membership and Publicity hosted a Spouses Valentine’s Day Pampering Party at Marcus Pavilion at Saint Martin’s University in Lacey Washington in the first quarter.
The event was beyond all expectations as the Ranger Newspaper hosted approximately 750-800 spouses of deployed Soldiers and airmen from Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Several local venders provided professional services free of charge to pamper the spouses. This event was a huge success in giving back to military spouses that continually give of themselves and their families.

		Central Texas-Fort Hood Chapter Family Programs congratulates the Central Texas-Fort Hood Chapter on their recent selection as "People of the Year" by the Killeen Daily Herald. This honor has been awarded in the past to Commanding Generals and other senior military officials.
The Central Texas-Fort Hood Chapter was surprised and humbled to receive this distinguished honor; however, it is a richly deserved recognition of the service and support they provide to Ft. Hood Soldiers and families as well as the outstanding community relationships they have formed. To read the Killeen Daily Herald article on the Central Texas-Fort Hood Chapter in its entirety click the title of the article, "People of the Year."