*** CHAPTER NEWS – April 2022 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
Website:https://www.ausa.org/chapters/george-washington-chapter
Social Media:
https://www.facebook.com/AUSA-George-Washington-Chapter
Current Chapter Membership Profile:
Total Members – 8326
Community Partners – 139
Chapter Donations, Sponsorships and Support
Arlington Ladies Association
West Point Leadership and Ethics Conference
Bridal Paths Equine Therapy Program
Community Partner Support
Full Listing at https://www.ausa.org/chapters/george-washington-chapter
Reminder - Please renew your Community Partner membership with the Chapter and ensure your member profile information is current. The Chapter needs your continued support!
https://www.ausa.org/membership-type/community-partners
Welcome Back Campaign for Individual Memberships
*** CHAPTER NEWS AND EVENTS ***
5 February 2022
E-9 Networking Breakfasts held monthly. Hosted by CSM (R) Jeff Stitzel, Cypher LLC and co-sponsored by the GW Chapter
Glenn – Congratulations!!!!!!
The Friends of the McLean Community Center (FMCC) awarded its 2021 “Friend in Deed” Award to the group’s former president and community leader William Glenn Yarborough, Jr. Yarborough is the 29th person to receive the award “with gratitude for outstanding leadership and support of the McLean Community Center.” FMCC President Cecilia D. Closs presented the award at the Friends meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 7.
5 March 2022
E-9 Networking Breakfasts held monthly. Hosted by CSM (R) Jeff Stitzel, Cypher LLC and co-sponsored by the GW Chapter
17 March 2022
West Point Ethics and Leadership Conference Scholarship Sponsor
Young Scholars!
18 March 2022
3rd Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard"
Expert Infantry Badge/Expert Soldier Badge Presentations
Camp Wilcox, Fort A.P. Hill
Outstanding Soldiers!
26 March 2022
Represented the George Washington Chapter AUSA at the West Point Cadet Glee Club in Concert with the West Point Alumni Glee Club "Honoring America's Veterans" at Floris United Methodist Church, 26 March 2022. Excellent performance!
www.westpoint.edu/glee
www.wpalumnigleeclub.org
31 March 2022
U.S. Army Baltimore Recruiting Bn Community Partner Luncheon
Building the relationship!
1 April 2022
E-9 Networking Breakfasts held monthly. Hosted by CSM (R) Jeff Stitzel, NCO/Soldier Programs, GWC
Upcoming Events
21-23 April 2022
2d Region Meeting
National Museum of the United States Army
30 April 2022
U.S. Army Baltimore Recruiting Battalion Recruiting and Reserve Partnership Council
Fort Meade, MD
10 May 2022 (Mark Your Calendars)
Quarterly Luncheon Series/Professional Development Forum/General Membership Meeting/Soldier Awards Ceremony
Topic: Strategic Operations
Proudly Featuring Guest Speaker
Major General Dustin A. "Dusty" Shultz
Director of Strategic Operations
Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7
NCO/Soldier Awards
To Be Presented
SPC Keith A. Campbell Award
SPC Jack Little
3d Infantry Regiment
Soldier of the Year
2022
General Charles L. Bolte Award
SSG Orlando Saavedra
3d Infantry Regiment
NCO of the Year
2022
Major General Lewis A. Mologne Award
SPC Nathan Scott
3d Infantry Regiment
Medic of the Year
2022
Colonel Glenn Yarborough Award
SPC Lee George Santee
3d Infantry Regiment
Volunteer of the Year
2022
Registration: https://secure.west-point.org/gwcausa/quarterlyluncheon/
13 May 2022
GWC Educational Scholarship Program
Information sent to all Chapter members.
The George Washington Chapter AUSA 2022 Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce that we are accepting DIGITAL applications for this year’s scholarship program now through Friday, 13 May 2022 at C2101@gmail.com. The digital scholarship application consists of 4 elements: 1. a short letter to the chapter on why you are applying/deserving of a scholarship,2. Transcripts, 3. Letter of Recommendation and 4. Membership Information (if you are not a member, the membership that you are using to apply.
Email applications to:
If you any questions, please feel free to call or email Dick Winter at 757-532-4410 or C2101@ausa.org
20 May 2022
Our Community Salutes of Fairfax County High School Enlistee Recognition Ceremony - Northern Virginia Community College - Alexandria
14 June 2022
US Army Birthday/GWC Scholarship Presentations/General Membership Meeting
8 October 2022
GWC Educational Scholarship Golf Tournament
Reston National Golf Course
Register: https://secure.west-point.org/gwcausa/golf/
***AUSA National News and Events***
AUSA SCHOLARSHIPS
AUSA National opened scholarship
applications on 7 March
AUSA scholarships are now open! Apply for more than $340,000+ in member scholarships covering everything from tuition to college debt. Applications close 15 June – learn more at
www.ausa.org/scholarships.
Not a member yet? There is no application waiting period – join today at www.ausa.org/join.
AUSA CENTER OF LEADERSHIP
Program Overview
The AUSA center of Leadership will provide expertise and depth to help educate, inspire, and connect AUSA chapters, ROTC units, and Total Army units. AUSA is building the Leadership Mentor program to provide retired senior leaders that can help teach and facilitate leadership discussions with AUSA chapters. Click here to learn more about the AUSA Center of Leadership.
*** MEMBER BENEFIT HIGHLIGHT ***
Shop, Save, Support:
www.ausa.org/savings
To access member discount codes and links, please log in using your AUSA username and password.
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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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Donation URL: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/AUSAGeorgeWashington
Membership, Membership, Membership – Please renew your Community Partnership and Individual Membership Today!
www.ausa.org/membership
Thanks for your Support - One Team - GWC AUSA!
F.D. (Dick) Winter, LTC U.S. Army Retired
President, George Washington Chapter
Association of the United States Army