07 February 2024 General Membership Meeting
07 February 2024 General Membership Meeting
Austin, Texas
The Texas Capital Area Chapter conducted a general membership meeting at Camp Mabry, Austin, TX on 07 February 2024.
The guest speaker was LTC (Ret) Joseph Kopser, Special Advisor for Military and Veteran Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. Joseph Kopser is a lifelong problem solver committed to building the teams needed to take on our toughest challenges. In addition, he is a technology entrepreneur and expert in transportation, smart cities, urban mobility, energy, national security issues as well as an Army combat veteran. His roles include special advisor for military and veteran affairs at the University of Texas as well as leadership development for several companies. LTC (Ret) Kopser served in the U.S. Army for 20 years earning the Combat Action Badge, Army Ranger Tab and Bronze Star. He is a graduate of West Point with a BS in Aerospace Engineering and also received a Masters from the Harvard Kennedy School in 2002. LTC (Ret) Kopser provided a excellent presentation on the various programs, services, and scholarships available to service members and veterans at the University of Texas at Austin. His presentation was well received by our members.
The meeting was attended by members of the Texas Army National Guard, retired military and engaged civilians. We also had the opportunity to recognize many of our Community Partners who were in attendance.