Northern New Jersey Chapter
Northern New Jersey Chapter
AUSA's Northern New Jersey Chapter is a dynamic and growing chapter that is doing a great deal to support AUSA's mission of 'Voice for the Army - Support for the Soldier'. The chapter boasts a strong Young Professionals program and excellent support for Corporate Members, combining both with high quality networking events. We support our service members with professional development, uniting the Army with the community and educating the community with events and interaction with our Soldiers.
The Northern New Jersey Chapter covers the counties of Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, Essex, Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, and Union. Northern NJ supports the total Army family by educating and informing the public about the roles of America's Army and support the Veteran communities and their families. Chapter membership offers a great opportunity to get involved at the grassroots level and to make a real difference in the community. We hope to see you at one of our events. We celebrate and meet members at our local restaurants, VFW and American Legions while spending time with our guest speakers with great food and beverages. Our events include keynotes speakers and educational forums that bind our community and our Army, together.
In January 2025 we met SMA (Ret) Daniel A. Dailey, served as the 15th Sergeant Major of the Army, and learned about AUSA and the benefits of joining AUSA. We met new members and honored our life-time members and community partners.
In February, we heard from SGM Nikeisha Gayle and her 20 plus-year Army career in the NJ Army National Guard. Her experiences and strength inspired all in the crowd.
We celebrated Women's History Month with CW5 (Ret) Phyllis J. Wilson, President of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation – the only major national memorial honoring the 3 Million women who have defended America from the Revolutionary War to today. The Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, has appointed her to the Reserve Forces Policy Board. She is a member of the Board of Directors for Policy Vets and the Association of the United States Army (AUSA). She is also a Senior Fellow at AUSA. Phyllis serves as an Army Reserve Ambassador for Maryland which is afforded the rights, privileges, and protocol status equivalent to that of a 2-Star General Officer. Please go to to the website below to register your story or to learn more about the Military Women's Memorial.
https://womensmemorial.org/herstory
Join us below for our FUTURE EVENTS:
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Wednesday, April 30, 2025: Northern NJ AUSA Leadership Dinner - ROTC Scholarship
Guest Speaker: Brig. Gen. Yvonne L. Mays is The Adjutant General of New Jersey and Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
Location: Royal Albert's Palace, 1050 King George Post Rd, Fords, NJ
Time: 5:30PM to 6:30: cocktail, 7:00PM to 9:30PM Dinner
Register: https://www.zeffy.com/
May 26, 2025: Memorial Day Participation in the community
Saturday, June 14, 2025: Northern NJ AUS Army Birthday with Fold of Honor and PGA HOPE: Golf Outing at the West 9
Location: Plainfield West 9 Golf Course, 1541 Woodland Avenue, Edison, NJ
Tee Off Time: 9:00AM and 10:30AM
2 Man Tam Scramble - 9 hole
$40.00 per player * Veterans' registration fee is waived
ARMY BIRTHDAY GALA: Thursday, June 26, 2025
Locational: Liberty House, 76 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City, NJ
Time: 5:30PM Cocktail - 7:00PM to 11:00PM Dinner and Dance
$150.00
Hotel Block: Double Tree by Hilton Hotel and Suites Jersey City, 455 Washington Blvd, Jersey City @ $250.00, call 201-499-2400
Register: https://www.zeffy.com/
Tuesday, October 7, 2025: Hispanic Heritage Month
Reflect and honor the 65th Infantry Regiment, nicknamed "The Borinqueneers".
Guest Speaker: Samuel (Sam) Delgado – Chairman of the Borinqueneers Park Education Alliance Board Member - honoring Puerto Rico’s 65th Infantry Regiment
Time: 6:30PM
Location: TBD
"Honor and Fidelity: Puerto Rico’s Borinqueneers" - https://www.thenmusa.org/borinqueneers/
Drop into one of our Monthly Chapter Meetings. Chapter Meetings occur every second Monday of the month. Email us at C1502@ausa.org