*** CHAPTER NEWS – March 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
Website:https://www.ausa.org/chapters/George-Washington-Chapter
Social Media:
https://www.facebook.com/AUSA-George-Washington-Chapter
https://www.linkedin.com/company/George-Washington-Chapter
https://www.instagram.com/ausagwc

Current Chapter Membership Profile:
Total  Members – 20,736
Community Partners – 134

Chapter Donations, Sponsorships and Support

Food Insecurity Program - JBM HH
Howard University Senior Leader Development Conference
Easter Seals Bright Stars Circus
Bridle Paths Equine Therapy 
Military Women's Memorial Foundation

West Point Leadership and Ethics Conference

3d US Inf Regiment Soldier and Family Programs

Vietnam War Veterans Day Commemoration – Arlington County 
PenFed Foundation Donation to Night of Heroes Gala

George Mason University Army ROTC Military Ball

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

 Campaign for Premium and Basic Memberships
 

*** CHAPTER NEWS AND EVENTS ***

7 January 
E-9 Breakfast Meeting

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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 January 7th at 9:00 a.m. Large outside area to accommodate our group. Approximately, 30 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. Thanks to the George Washington Chapter AUSA for the coffee.

2 February 2023
Howard University Senior Leader Development Conference

Outstanding representation from SROTC cadets from across Northern Virginia and Maryland

4 February 
E-9 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 February 4th at 9:00 a.m. Approximately, 30 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!

7 February 2023
Quarterly Luncheon Series 
Army Navy Country Club

F​​eaturing Guest Speakers
Mr Mark Kitz 
EO - IEWS
 

Mr Leo Garciga
Director, Army Intelligence
Community Info Management
ODCS G-2
 

The GWC held its Quarterly Luncheon Series/Professional Development Forum/General Membership Meeting on 7 February 2023 at the Army Navy Country Club, Arlington VA. Approximately 140 persons attended which consisted of Industry Leaders, Community Partners, Howard University ROTC Cadets, George Mason ROTC Cadets, Soldiers and Color Guard from the 3d US Infantry Regiment, and members of The US Army Band provided the opening music medley. The two featured speakers,Mr Mark Kitz, PEO IEWS and Mr Leo Garciga, Director Intelligence, Community Information Management, ODCS G2 spoke to a number of issues focused on digital transformation, secure software development and data analytics as well as development, acquisition, fielding, and life cycle support of the Army's portfolio of IEWS programs. The conversation was lively with excellent questions following the presentations.

PenFed Foundation Grant to JBM-HH DFMWR

The PenFed Foundation Military Heroes Program to support food insecurity programs at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The Chapter was honored to have CSM(Ret.) David Clark, Director of Outreach and Military Heroes Program, Katie Watson, Program Manager, Military Heroes Program, who presented a check in the amount of $10,000 to COL(Ret.) Kelly Nebel, Director of Family and MWR (DFMWR) for the food insecurity program.

Certificate of Appreciation

COL(Ret.) and 2nd Region President, Glenn Yarborough presented COL(Ret.) Mollie Pearson, Pearson Consulting LLC with a Certificate of Appreciation for her service to AUSA, Soldiers and Families signed by GEN (Ret.) Carter Ham, Past President, AUSA National.

10-11 February 
BEYA STEM Conference and Job Fair

LTG(R) Leslie Smith (AUSA VP for Education and Programs) spoke at the Black Engineer of the Year Awards STEM Conference at the Gaylord National Harbor Conference Center. Over 1,500-2000 JROTC, SROTC, High School and College Students attended the two Conference. GWC and AUSA hosted a membership booth talking with the attendees about AUSA networking, scholarships and educational programs.

14 February 2023
Announcing 
The GWC Scholarship Program

The George Washington Chapter AUSA 2023 Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce that we are accepting DIGITAL applications for this year’s scholarship program now through Friday, 12 May 2023 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. 
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• An applicant must be a current member of the George Washington Chapter AUSA
• If not a member, please join at: https://www.ausa.org/membership.

If you any questions, please feel free to call or email Dick Winter at 757-532-4410 or C2101@ausa.org

 

22 February 2023
Announcing 
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 2022, the chapter awarded 32 scholarships amounting to over $50,000 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:https://secure.west-point.org/gwcausa/golf/

4 March 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 March 4th at 9:00 a.m. Approximately, XX 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.

16 March 2023
West Point Leadership and Ethics Conference 

The George Washington Chapter AUSA participated and was a silver level sponsor providing a $1000 scholarship supporting the West Point Leadership and Ethics Conference held at George Mason University, Arlington Campus Van Metre Hall on 16 March 2023. Approximately, 200 high school junior scholars from surrounding Northern Virginia and Southern Maryland high schools attended, including cadets from the Coast Guard Academy, Air Force Academy, Naval Academy, West Point Military Academy serving as group advisors to the young students.

Below are young scholars from Haymarket VA with F.D. (Dick) Winter, President, George Washington Chapter AUSA.
A sincere "thank you" to our George Washington Chapter Members, Sponsors and Community Partners for their support of the Chapter and its Scholarship Programs.

LTG Mark Hertling, US Army Retired was the keynote speaker addressing the audience on Leadership and Ethics Principles.

20 March 2023
DC ARNG

Met with CSM Octavia Williamson, DCARNG G3 CSM and 74th Troop Command CSM to deliver 4 Commissary Gift cards for the DCNG Best Warrior awards program.  The Chapter will support the  following:
 Future DCARNG Soldier Awards Programs and support
GWC and AUSA Scholarship Programs and Individual membership requirement
GWC Chapter Events, 2 May and August Quarterly Luncheon/Professional Development Forums, US Army Birthday support, GWC Golf Tournament 7 October, GWC HOOAH Tent 8 October, 2d Region Breakfast 11 October. 

Met with BG Leland Blanchard, LandForce Commander, DCARNG and tendered the invitations to attend all events. 

Will maintain contact. Was presented with CSM Willliamson's Challenge Coins and in return provide a GWC Chapter coin for her, COL Moses Robinson, 74th Troop Command, and BG Leland Blanchard, LandForce Commander

21 March 2023
Vietnam Veterans Commemoration Proclamation
Arlington County Board of Directors Meeting

 

Arlington County Board of Directors Vietnam Veterans Commemoration Proclamation

The Proclamation was read by Mr Christian Dorsey, Chairman Arlington County Board of Directors. Picture with me is Jay E. Kalner, President of Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 227.

29 March  2023 
Vietnam War Veterans Commemoration Day

 

 

GWC participated in an exhibit hosted by the JBM-HH Exchange with cake and coffee provided by the JBM-HH Commissary honoring our Vietnam Veterans and providing Vietnam Era pins to eligible recipients.

*​​​​​​**AUSA National News and Events***

AUSA Premium Member-Only Scholarship to Open 15 February

AUSA National will be opening its premium member-only scholarships on February 15th. With the total worth of these scholarships exceeding $350,000, this is a fantastic opportunity for our premium members to receive financial support for their education – and an even better opportunity to convert basic members to premium membership.
 

2023 Chapter Leader Development Training

9–12 August 2023.  Students will arrive on August 9th, and graduation will be mid-day on the 12th.  There will be video content posted before the class, to be viewed before arrival.  Registration will be open mid-May to late June.  This will be open to registered Chapter Officers who have not previously attended.

*** 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.
AUSA​​​​ partners offer great discounts and most contribute back to AUSA for scholarships, soldier and family programs, etc.

 

Visit www.ausa.org/savings and be sure to click those you may not be familiar with. There are often familiar brands behind those names.  Like Provengo, with savings of up to 70% on 100+ brands like 5.11, Costa, Oakley, Benchmade, Luminox, G-Shock, Coleman, Ray-Ban, Toad Fish, Vortex, and YETI.  Use code AUSA for additional $15 off.

*** 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

 Credit Card Payments (See Below)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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!
Serving our Community

F.D. (Dick) Winter, LTC U.S. Army Retired
President, George Washington Chapter
Association of the United States Army