*** CHAPTER NEWS – December 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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Chapter Donations, Sponsorships and Support
- Army Ten Miler Hooah Tent
- George Mason ROTC Dining In
- Bridle Paths Equine Therapy Program
- George C Marshall International Center
- Retiree Appreciation Day - JBM HH
- XMAS Tree Lighting - JBM HH
- XMAS Toys for Service Member Families - JBM HH
- Landover Recruiting Company US Army Recruiting Command
- Wreaths Across America
- West Point Leadership and Ethics Conference (Silver Sponsor)
Community Partner Support
Full Listing of Community Partners
Community Partner Challenge
The GWC has achieved 1st Place in July, September, October, November and 2nd in August. The Chapter has received $2000 and 25 points toward Best Chapter for this accomplishment.
Reminder - Please renew your Community Partner membership with the
Chapter and ensure your member profile information is current.
The Chapter needs your continued support!
Renew today!
Campaign for Premium and Basic Memberships
Current Chapter Membership Profile:
Total Members – 28,356
Community Partners – 154
*** CHAPTER NEWS AND EVENTS ***
7 October 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.
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.
$28,000 was raised to support the GWC Educational Scholarship Fund. Thank you to the Sponsors and Players!
And the Winners were!
Shawn Klosterman, Greg Kleinholz, Rick Morris, Freddie Brock
8 October 2023
GWC Army Ten Miler "Hooah
Tent"
The Chapter provided Mission BBQ sandwiches to ATM participants; First Come, First Served!"
Presented the Trophies for the The category is the Overall Male Award and the Active Duty Men’s Team.
9 October 2023
AUSA Annual Meeting
2d Place NCO/Soldier Programs
Best Chapter
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!
9 October 2023
AUSA Annual Meeting Opening Ceremonies
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