*** CHAPTER NEWS – September 2023 Edition ***
George Washington Chapter (GWC)
Association of the United States Army (AUSA)
THANK YOU to our Individual, Community Partners, Sustaining Members, Corporate Sponsors!
Executive Committee
Email: C2101@ausa.org
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Current Chapter Membership Profile:
Total Members – 23,673
Community Partners – 148
Chapter Donations, Sponsorships and Support
- The Old Guard Silver Anniversary Muster
- George C. Marshall International Center
- George Mason University ROTC
- The Old Guard Military Ball
- EANGUS Conference
- NGAUS Conference
Community Partner Support
Full Listing of Community Partners
Reminder - Please renew your Community Partner membership with the Chapter and ensure your member profile information is current. The Chapter needs your continued support!
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Campaign for Premium and Basic Memberships
*** CHAPTER NEWS AND EVENTS ***
The Chapter welcomes two new members to the GWC Executive Committee
Kerri Kline
President and CEO Veterans Moving Forward
Vice President, Individual Membership
Julie Kaplan
Senior Director of Development, George Mason University of College of Public Health
Vice President, Community Partner Membership
1 July 2023
E-9 Breakfast Meeting
CSM (R) Jeff Stitzel, Chapter VP, NCO/Soldier Programs, conducted the monthly E9 Breakfast at the Vienna Inn. The Breakfast was held at the Vienna Inn (120 Maple Ave. Vienna, VA 22180) on Saturday July 1st at 9:00 a.m. Large outside area to accommodate our group. Approximately, 10 senior NCO's participated in this event across the services. This event celebrated Independence Day on the 4th of July and served as a forum where senior NCOs break bread, reconnecting with friends, network and discuss issues affecting Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines. Thanks to the George Washington Chapter AUSA for the coffee.
20 July
Finalist
Veteran Service Organization of the Year
Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Team Work!
26 July 2023
2023 Veteran Advocate of the Year
Karen R. Lowe, Executive Vice President, George Washington Chapter AUSA will be recognized as the 2023 Veteran Advocate of the Year at the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Awards presentation on 12 September 2023.
Well Done, Karen!
1 August 2023
The George Washington Chapter AUSA was named a BEST CHAPTER for Category 1 Chapters within the Association of the United States Army. This recognition is a direct result of the support from the Members, Community Partners, and Sponsors of the Chapter.
Well Done All!
5 August
E-9 Breakfast Meeting
CSM (R) Jeff Stitzel conducted the monthly E9 Breakfast at the Vienna Inn,The Breakfast was held at the Vienna Inn (120 Maple Ave. Vienna, VA 22180) on Saturday August 5th at 9:00 a.m. Approximately,10 senior NCO's participated in this event across the services. This is a monthly event where the senior NCOs break bread, reconnecting with friends, network and discuss issues affecting Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines. This event is also a membership event where the benefits of being an AUSA member are discussed. Thanks to the George Washington Chapter AUSA for the coffee.
Breaking Bread, Reconnecting and Networking!
13-17 August 2023
Enlisted Association of the National Guard
CSM (Ret) Tony Tuck representing Conflict Kinetics and the George Washington Chapter AUSA
GWC sponsored awards for EANGUS Marksmanship Competitions
-1st Place: Max Maguire (Army Guard)
-2nd Place: Jay Crilley (Air Guard)
-3rd Place: Justin Griffis
18-21 August 2023
CSM (Ret) Tony Tuck representing Conflict Kinetics and the George Washington Chapter AUSA at the NGAUS Conference
GWC sponsored awards for NGAUS Marksmanship Competitions
-1st Place for General Officer Division MG David Mikolaities, Adjutant General, New Hampshire National Guard
-1st Place for Field Grade division CW3 Benson
-1st Place for Company Grade division: Justin Griffis
-Overall Top Shooter during the NGAUS Convention: CW3 Benson
17 August 2023
General Anthony J. Drexel Biddle Medal
LTC F.D. (Dick) Winter
President
George Washington Chapter
Association of the United States Army
The GENERAL ANTHONY J. DREXEL BIDDLE MEDAL is awarded annually to the individual who has contributed most significantly to the advancement and mission of the Association of the U.S. Army during the period ending 30 June of each year.
The medal will be presented at the Opening Ceremonies for the 2023 AUSA Annual Meeting on 9 October 2023
2 September 2023
E9 Breakfast Meeting
CSM Jeff Stitzel conducted the monthly E9 Breakfast at the Vienna Inn,The Breakfast was held at the Vienna Inn (120 Maple Ave. Vienna, VA 22180) on Saturday September 2nd at 9:00 a.m. Approximately, 20 senior NCO's participated in this event across the services.
This is a monthly event where the senior NCOs break bread, reconnecting with friends, network and discuss issues affecting Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines. This event is also a membership event where the benefits of being an AUSA member are discussed. Thanks to the George Washington Chapter AUSA for the coffee.
12 September 2023
NOVA Distinguished Service Awards
21 September 2023
The Old Guard Association President's Reception
Excellent venue to discuss association lessons learned!
REMINDERS:
The GWC Educational Scholarship Tournament
7 October 2023
Reston National Golf Course
11875 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA
Reston National Golf Course is certified as a Cooperative Sanctuary by Audubon International.
The GWC AUSA Golf Tournament is an annual event to support the Chapter's Soldier, Soldier Family, and Scholarship Programs.
The GWC continues its initiative to engage and support local high schools and undergraduates in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) as well as Business and Finance curriculums.
In 2023, the chapter awarded 41 scholarships amounting to over $55,000 to Soldiers, ROTC cadets and family members.
The support provided by our sponsors and community partners was instrumental in the success of this scholarship program.
The tournament will be an outstanding offsite marketing and networking opportunity associated with the 2023 AUSA Annual Meeting.
Sponsors and Players
Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Please register here
8 October 2023
GWC Army Ten Miler "Hooah
Tent"
The Chapter will be providing Mission BBQ sandwiches to ATM participants; First Come, First Served!"
Sponsors Welcome!
Email: C2101@ausa.org
11 October 2023
2d Region Breakfast
Marriott Marquis, Salon 5
The Second Region of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) invites you to attend our annual breakfast at 0730 11 October 2023. This breakfast is in conjunction with the Association's 2023 Annual Meeting and will be in Salon 5 of the Marriott Marquis Hotel adjacent to the Convention Center. Registration and networking will begin at 0700 with coffee and tea available. Lieutenant General Paul A. Chamberlain, Military Deputy for Budget Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management & Comptroller) will be the honored guest and speaker.
Contact Dick Winter, dickwinter1@gmail.com for information.
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*** Donate to the GWC Educational Scholarship Fund ***
HOW TO DONATE:
Personal check made payable to George Washington Chapter AUSA. Please note that your donation is specifically for the AUSA GWC (Chapter 2101) Educational Scholarship fund. Mail checks to:
Bill Stramm
AUSA George Washington Chapter
302 Arnies Loop
Cape Charles, VA 23310
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Thanks for your Support - One Team - GWC AUSA!
Serving our Community
F.D. (Dick) Winter, LTC U.S. Army Retired
President, George Washington Chapter
Association of the United States Army