IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:

Greetings All…and Welcome to 2019…from the Defense Acquisition University Alumni Association, Jacksonville, Florida Chapter

It is unbelievable that come April the Chapter will be in operation for 5 years. We started with a team of 6 who wanted to make a difference for the AT&L Workforce “AND” the local community and what a ride it has been. Because and Only Because of a group of EXCEPTIONAL individuals we have exceeded just about every goal we had established at stand-up. So before we get into an overview of the Chapter accomplishments I’d like to recognize the individuals who made all of the success possible:

The VP Operations: Mr. Tony Conard, the VP Outreach: LTJG Lee Butler, Treasurer: Ms. Runnetia O’Bryant, VP Communications/PAO/Newsletters: Mr. Grant Meadows, Scholarship Team: Mrs. Elizabeth Nealin and Mr. John Martin, Golf Tournaments: Mr. Terry Tillman and Mr. Wayne Myers, Chapter Strategic Planning: Mrs. Jackie Wimpee, Chapter FACEBOOK: Mrs. Kellie Davis, Newsletter Coordinator: Mrs. Mallory Guldi (Middleburg High School Design Team), and from the Community: Tory Hamlin Allstate, Ron McCann State Farm, ASI, Select Health and Wellness, AT&T Pioneers, Bull Gear Logistics, USO Greater Jacksonville, NMCRS Jacksonville, Ace Hardware, Mallicoat Heritage LLC, HELP Handyman, Career Skills Today LLC, American Legion Riders #283, Chic Fillet, Eagle Harbor, Ruby Tuesday, Eagle Harbor, Dick’s Wings, Bullwinkle Trailer Sales, Repair IT LLC and PGA Tour Operations. And finally our local high school and college Community Service team members: Brianna Butcher, Bruce Armstrong, Westmeadows Baptist Academy, Middleburg High School. YES, the group gets bigger each and every event and each year.

What are some of the accomplishments that the DAU Alumni Association Jacksonville have been able to accomplish over the last year:

• Coordinated VTC support for DAU Corporate sponsored HTF events at both Cecil Commerce and FRCSE onboard NAS Jacksonville.

• Continued to provided command and activity excellence awards• For the 3rd year in a row DAUAA JAX Chapter provided the judges and awards for the Northeast

Florida STEM Science Fair • Added the Elizabeth Nealin Engineering Excellence Sustainment Award (and presented 4 each

scholarship awards for year 1).

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President’s Letter Cont.• Started the College Scholarship Sponsor Program and now have four community sponsors: AT&T

Pioneers, Select Health and Wellness, Tory Hamlin Allstate and ASI.• Awarded 11 college scholarships via the Clay County Chamber of Commerce partnership “and” the

new Liz Nealin Scholarship Award.• Continued our newsletter publishing partnership with Middleburg High School Design Team (3

newsletters per year).• Increased our support to the Greater Jacksonville USO and NMCRS Jacksonville in the form of

checks and staff lunches.• Via the two DAUAA Jacksonville AT&L Golf Fundraiser events obtained community and local

business support for 72 local active duty military to play for free at the golf events. This brings us to 236 free paid for active duty military.

So, what is the Chapter Looking at NEXT?

Glad You Asked...

Here is “OUR” 2019 Chapter Goals!

• Start the USO/NMCRS Business Sponsorship Program where we contact over 600 Veteran or Veteran Spouse Owned Businesses for annual support.

• Start local NE Florida Command Hot Topic Forums and business networking events to supplement the HTF coordinated by DAUAA Corporate. Goal is to continually expand the professional knowledge of the NE Florida AT&L Workforce.

• Increase local High School Community Service Activities.• Expand the number of annual Chapter scholarships awarded via the Clay County Chamber of

Commerce and the Elizabeth Nealin Engineering Excellence Sustainment Award Scholarships.• Expand chapter partnerships with MOAA, NOAA, American Legion, NCMA and local Rotary

Clubs. Get on the agenda to brief the DAUAA Jax Chapter Story and Goals to each.• Continue providing 36 community/individual sponsored player entry free for local active duty

military to play in BOTH of the chapter 2019 Golf Fundraiser events.• Investigate establishing a annual award ceremony event (Notionally in June of each year) to

recognize the annual scholarship award winners.• Increase community 50/50 sponsors for fundraiser events. To date we have agreements with 5

activities. Hope to increase to 10.

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President’s Letter Cont. So, as you can see 2019 is shaping up to be another busy by supporting the local AT&L Workforce, the Future Workforce and the local Community. Our hopes is that we can add 8-10 new workers to the chapter and with that increase in workers we can increase our impact and add more programs. Please see the page later in this newsletter of Current Open Positions or contact me at duanemalli@comcast.net.

Lastly, if you have any areas or projects that you feel we might be able to support PLEASE let us know. We are always open to new possibilities.

Many thanks to all who have assisted us in meeting and exceeding our goals but as you might expect the REAL WINNERS are the local AT&L Workforce, the Future Workforce and the local Community.

Visit us on our website at : www.dauaajax.org

It has been an honor and privilege to serve as the Chapter President in 2018 and hopefully with all of your help 2019 will be an even BETTER year.

Duane MallicoatChapter President, DAUAA Jacksonville Florida Chapter

duanemalli@comcast.net (301) 769-8206

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February 15th Golf ClassicWe Need Your HELP!

Friday, February 15, 2019

Golf Club at Fleming Island

8am tee time/ 1 round of 18 holes

Scholarship Fundraiser Golf Classic We are looking for 28 players (7 teams) who will agree to get sponsors (at least $250) so you can play at the event. We plan to raise $8000 to ADD 8 “additional” college freshman scholarships (to the 6 we already have planned) so a total of 14 scholarships…..we will be awarding the scholarships via the Clay County Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Liz Nealin and Mr. John Martin are the DAUAA JAX Chapter POC’s for the scholarship selection awards. Goal is for 7 each STEM focused scholarships and 7 each All Other Areas for the 14 totals. So, CAN YOU PLAY? OR will you sponsor one of us to play? The following flyer and signup sheet follow this info email. If you can get 14 people to sponsor you for $1 a hole, then you will be able to raise $252.

Contact me at duanemalli@comcast.net or at 301-769-8206To either signup or to sponsor someone else to play

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DAUAA JAX CHAPTERCHARITY GOLF CLASSIC

LOCATIONGolf Course at Fleming Island

2260 Town CenterBlvd. Fleming Island, FL

MUST have $250 per golferin sponsorships in

order to play

TIMEFriday Feb. 15th Tee Time: 8 AM

see next page forsponsorship signups

ALL HS SENIORS inClay County has

the ability to applyfor the Clay County

Chamber ofCommerce

Scholarships

Signup DeadlineJan 25th

Call or Email to signupDuane Mallicoat

301-769-8206duanemalli@comcast.net

Raise $8000 for DAUAA JAXChapter Scholarships via the

Clay County Chamber Scholarship Program.

To sign up at least 24 golfers! (or 6 teams of 4!)

10 Scholarships at $1000 each

OUR GOALS:

HELP US award10 of these deserving

Seniors a $1000Scholarship to the

college of their choice!

JOIN our Corporate BusinessScholarship Parners:

ATT Pioneers, Select Healthand Wellness, Tory Hamlin

Allstate, ASI

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Sponsorship Sign-UpSponsorName

Amt. perHole

TotalSponsorships

TotalSponsorship Payment

You will have the date of the event + 10 days to get thesponsor money into the DAUAA JAX Chapter.

Pay at: www.dauaajax.org Or

Via check made out to: DAUAA

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NE Florida STEM Science FairNortheast Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair (NEFRSEF)

February 10-12, 2019

In 2018 DAU AA Jacksonville Chapter provided volunteers (judges) and financial awards to support NAVAIR for the event. With the financial and volunteer support of NAVAIR, DAUAA and other organizations, approximately 300 students from 23 public and private schools in Duval and Nassau Counties presented their projects to judges. It was a racially diverse group of students with males and females equally represented. The top 43 students from 10 different schools were selected to present their projects at the state fair and 4 students were selected to present their projects at the International Science Fair in Pittsburgh. Not only is Northeast Florida one of the largest regions to participate at the State Science Fair, but a higher percentage of NEFRSEF students win awards at the State Fair than do most other regions.

Teachers, parents and students are proud of their accomplishments:

• At NEFRSEF• Students were awarded a total of $4,500 in cash from 38 different organizations• At the Science and Engineering Fair of Florida• Two students, one in middle school and one in high school, were presented Ying Scholar Trophies

and cash as the Grand Award Winners.• Thirty-seven students earned place awards and special prizes, which included $3,150 in cash and

scholarships.• At the International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix• Two students were place award winners in the Categories of Health Science and Engineering,

which included $2,500 in cash.• In the Broadcom Masters Competition two middle school students were named semifinalists.

The Board and Operations Committee are hard at work to provide the best possible science fair experience for all students again this year. NEFRSEF is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to promote a scientifically literate society through scientific and engineering inquiry and competition. It is our goal to promote the lifelong skills of critical thinking, problem solving, and analysis of data, communication, and public speaking. The fair is affiliated with the State and International fairs, which means two things: 1. The students conduct their projects following the safe and ethical guidelines of the International Science and E ngineering Fair, and 2. Students are selected to represent the region at the state and international science fairs, where they can earn special prizes,

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NE Florida STEM Science Fair Cont.place awards, full tuition scholarships and cash. Our past winners are now successfully working in all fields of science and engineering, including medicine and health, chemistry, bioengineering, health care and computer science.They attribute their success in part to the skills and knowledge that they gained while doing their science projects. Forbes Magazine just named past NEFRSEF winner, Christopher Davlantes, to their 2018 list of 30 Under 30 in the category of energy. Chris was named for his outstanding efforts to fuel a more sustainable future. https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30/2018/#76cca1c51aaf.

NEFRSEF is solely funded by the donations of corporations, educational institutions and individuals. NEFRSEF 2019 is scheduled for February 10-12. Thus far, teachers from 29 public and private schools have committed to sending 275 students to the fair.

DAUAA Jacksonville Florida Chapter WILL AGAIN support the NEFRSEF in 2019.

There is more information about the fair at the website: www.nefrsef.org.Feel free to contact Marion Zeiner at zeinerm@esj.org or calling him at, 904-396-5751, ext. 1412.

If you want to help DAUAA Jacksonville Florida Chapter with the Science Fair contact Mrs. Elizabeth Nealin at elizebeth.nealin@navy.mil.

DAUAA Jacksonville Chapter thanks the local community for the opportunity and privilege to work with and support / influence the local Future Workforce.

The DAUAA Jacksonville Florida Chapter wants to thank Mrs. Liz Nealin for her continued work with the local schools STEM Programs.

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OPEN “FORE!” GOLFFriday, May 17th

Sponsor a Military Member, Team, or Hole

$85 per player/military sponsor$340 per team/military team

$250 per hole

Prizes Include1st Place: $85 per

player2nd Place: $65 per

player3rd Place: $50 per

play

$6000 STEM/High School scholarships$1000 Military Appreciation$3500 Navy Marine Corps Relief Society $3500 USO Greater Jacksonville

Our Goal is to Raise $14000 for:

10 scholarships awarded in 2018.

Our goal is toprovide 12

scholarships in 2019

MULLIGANS - RAFFLES50/50 - SILENT AUCTION

7am putting contest$20 for a chance to win $300

7:00 am Arrival 9:00 am Shotgun Start

Information & Registration Terry Tillman at904-465-1230

terry.w.tillman@navy.mil

Duane Mallicoat at 301-769-8206

duane.mallicoat@dau.mil

Sign up atwww.dauaajax.org

Eagle Landing Golf Course3989 Eagle Landing Pkwy,

Orange Park, FL 32065

Select Health & Wellness, AT&T Pioneers, Tory Hamlin: Allstate, & ASI Corporation

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Invoice Date:

Name:

Address:

Phone:

Email:

Thank you for your sponsorship of the DAUAA Chapter AT&L Open

Friday, May 17th

Eagle Landing Golf Course

I would like my sponsorship to benefit:

No Preference STEM Scholarship Other Academic Scholarship Military Recognition DoD/Government Recognition Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society USO YMCA STEM

Sponsor 1 or more military members to play = $85 each Sponsor Cluster Putt = $100 Sponsor Hole = $250 Sponsor a Military Team to play = $340 (Sign on course for 2 tournaments)

Red White Blue Bronze Silver Gold

$350 $500 $750 $1,000 $1,250 $1,500

Sign on course next 3 tournaments

½ page highlight in next 2 newsletters*

Putting contest sponsor

Red benefits Plus,

Full page highlight in next 2 newsletters*

Scholarship Sponsor

White benefits Plus,

1 round of golf

Blue benefits

Plus,

1 round of golf

Sponsor 2 military members

Bronze benefits Plus,

2 rounds of golf

Silver benefits Plus,

Sponsor 2 military members

*Newsletter is distributed to DAUAA Jax and DoD AT&L Network

We are a 501c(3) non-profit organization

Pay Online: www.dauaajax.org – all major credit cards accepted

Make Checks Payable To: DAU AA JAX Chapter

Mail Payment To: Duane Mallicoat 2271 Trailwood Drive Fleming Island, FL 32003

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November 30th Golf DAUAA/AT&L Open Raised $12,815 for Chapter Scholarships, USO,

NMCRS, NRD CPOA Award Program, Westmeadows Academy Scholarship/Dual Enrollment Program, Command Awards “AND” the Upcoming NE Florida

Science Fair

100+golfers, 36 sponsored active duty military, community support from Westmeadows Academy and Naval Recruiting District and an unbelievably beautiful day at the Golf Course at Fleming Island. Oh, maybe I forgot the best part…..the $12,815 raised was over $3000 higher than any prior events. The $$ raised will support Command Awards in the local NE Florida Area, PLUS a donation to the Greater Jacksonville USO, PLUS a donation to the NMCRS Jacksonville, PLUS a donation to the Westmeadows Academy Alumni Scholarship Fund PLUS a donation to the Naval Recruiting District CPO Association and will be used to fund awards and team and individual prizes for the upcoming February Northeast Florida STEM Science Fair.

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November 30th Golf Cont. We can’t wait for the spring golf event to be help on Friday May 17, 2019 at Eagle Harbor Golf Course. We can support 32 teams (actually 23 as 9 teams will be filled by local active duty military) so if you want to play see the flyer later in this newsletter.

Speaking on community sponsored active duty military for the 9 teams/36 players we want to especially thank Mr. Bob Ross from the USO Greater JAX and the following individuals and businesses:

Gale Tanner; Rita Johnson; Leyia Caldwell; Alphonso Jefferson; Anthony Johnson; DAUAA Jax Chapter; BullGear Logistics; NMCRS Jacksonville; Ace Hardware; Chad

Kane; Al Sibarium; Mallicoat Heritage LLC; Duane Mallicoat; Brianna Butcher; Wayne Myers; Terry Tillman; Thornton Guthrie; HELP Handyman LLC; Tory Hamlin Allstate;

Ed O’Brero; Career Skills Today LLC; American Legion Riders 283; Elizabeth Nealin; John Martin; Runnetia O’Bryant; Chick Fillet, Eagle Harbor; Ruby Tuesday, Eagle

Harbor; Lee Butler; Bullwinkle Trailer Sales; Grant Meadows; Greater JAX USO; Tony Conard; Repair IT LLC; PGA Tour Operations

We will be having another 36 active duty military playing in the May 17th event. If you’d like to be a part the cost is $85 support per active duty military and you can donate via our chapter website at www.dauaajax.org.

Goal for the May 17th event is $14,000 and would love to have you play, work, or donate for an active duty military to play.

Contact us at:

Duane Mallicoat duanemalli@comcast.netTerry Tillman tw825161@gmail.comTony Conard conardtl@gmail.com

Lee Butler boybutler123@gmail.com

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Training EventsDoes Your Command Need Training for your Employees?

The DAUAA Corporate Website MIGHT JUST have what you are looking for

Go to https://dauaa.org/training/ and check out the

• Lunch and Learn Link…every Wednesday • Upcoming Hot Topic Forums….we usually have 2 each VTC links• Past Training Forums Links and Info

Contact the DAUAA Jacksonville Florida Chapter to schedule an activity specific HTF

Contact: duanemalli@comcast.net

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DAU Lunch & Learn ScheduleDate Time (CT) TopicFebruary 06 1230 - 1400 Market Research for Technical Personnel

February 13 1230 - 1400 Performance Based Logistics

February 27 1230 - 1400 Intellectual Property and Data Rights

March 13 1230 - 1400 Product Support Manager and Specialist Roles

March 20 1230 - 1400 Disruptive Innovation and the DoD: Challenges, Opportunities, and Moonshots

March 27 1230 - 1400 Cybersecurity Integration into the ACQ Process

Find more information at https://dauaa.org/training/Under Weekly Lunch & Learn Events section

DAU schedules Lunch & Learn events most Wednesday afternoons from 12:30 -14:00. Topics for future events can be found on the DAU website at

https://www.dau.mil/Events.

Clicking on any L&L event on the calendar will provide details to register and log in a specific webinar.

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DAUAA Jax Chapter EventsEvent Schedule January-June 2019

Lunch and Learn Submitted SeparatelyDAUAA Corporate HTF Submitted separately

25 January: 7am GUEST SPEAKING at CLAY ROTARY CLUB

TBD January: FRCSE Annual Awards

TBD January: NRD Annual Awards

02 February: 12-3pm: ANNUAL CHAPTER PLANNING MEETING

@ the Mallicoat’s (Jan and Feb Monthly Meetings)

10-12 February: NE Florida STEM Science Fair

15 February: 8am: SPRING GOLF CLASSIC @ Golf Course of Fleming Island

($250 in sponsorships to play) (Goal to raise #8000)

March TBD: Review of Scholarship Applications for Clay County Chamber of Commerce

27 March: 5pm dial in: Monthly DAUAA Chapter Meeting

April TBD: Clay Chamber Scholarship Award Luncheon (Goal to award 14 scholarships)

24 April: 5pm dial in: Monthly DAUAA Chapter Meeting

TBD May: NMCRS Annual Awards

10 May: DAUAA Jax Chapter Newsletter Inputs to MHS Design Team

16 May: 8:30: Middleburg High School Design Team Award Ceremony

17 May: 7am Registration: DAUAA/AT&L Open at Eagle Harbor Golf Fundraiser

(Goal to raise $14,000)

22 May: 5pm dial in: Monthly DAUAA Chapter Meeting

TBD June: NMCRS Jax Lunch and Check Presentation

TBD June: USO Jax Lunch and Check Presentation

TBD June: NRD Jax Check Presentation

15 June (Maybe): DAUAA Jacksonville Scholarship Award Ceremony

26 June: 5pm dial in: Monthly DAUAA Chapter Meeting

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Help Needed AreasAreas where our Chapter can use YOUR HELP

If ANY of the below areas are of interest to you just let us know and we can get you started:

• TWO people to help with the 2 each May and November Golf Tournament Fundraiser. (Work for Duane Mallicoat)

• TWO people to help with us contacting the 680+ Veteran Owned and Veteran Spouse Owned Businesses on behalf of our Community Outreach Groups: NMCRS Jacksonville and USO Greater Jacksonville. Should take about 6-8 hours a month for the months you can work. (Work for Duane Mallicoat)

• TWO people to contact local businesses looking for Community/Business Sponsors for College Scholarship Sponsors. (Work for Tony Conard)

• TWO people to assist the VP for Operations (Tony Conard) for any/all organizational planning areas.

• TWO people to assist the VP of Outreach (Lee Butler) in contacting all the local sports teams for raffle gift items PLUS special event days for NMCRS and USO.

• ONE person to start the Chapter’s Strategic Planning Program working for VP Operations (Tony Conard)

• One person to serve as Chapter Secretary.• TWO people to work Corporate and local Chapter Hot Topic Forum’s and set up quarterly

networking events. (Work for Lee Butler)• TWO people to work membership events. (one event per quarter)• TWO people to coordinate with local Rotary Club’s, MOAA, NCMA, American Legion, VFW Posts

to set up guest speaking opportunities.• TWO people to work the DAUAA Jacksonville Website for updates and additions

IF any of the above interests you please contact the following:

Duane Mallicoat duanemalli@comcast.netTony Conard conardtl@gmail.com

Lee Butler boybutler123@gmail.com

With YOUR HELP we can make 2019 another banner year for the DAU Alumni Association Jacksonville Florida Chapter

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This Form together with Check should be mailed to: DAUAA, 6551 Loisdale Ct, Ste 222, Alexandria VA 22150

Application Type: NEW OR RENEWAL

First Name: MI: Last Name: Nickname: Grade/Rate: Street: Suite / Apt # / Bldg: City: State: Zip: Salutation: (I.e. Colonel, Mr. Ms. Etc.): Work Phone: Work E-mail: Personal E-mail: Are you employed by the US Government? Army Navy Air Force Marines USCG OSD Other Defense Agency Other Federal Agency Name of Employer/Organization: Job Title: Please list class number or dates: Current or former DSMC or DAU Faculty: Yes No . Please include a DAUAA lapel pin with my membership card. **Option only available to new members. NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS:

1 Year Membership $25 3 Year Membership $50 I would also like to make a $ donation to the DAUAA Scholarship Fund CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS: (If selecting a chapter option, must match National # years option)

1 Year 3 Year Capitol Area $6 $15 Jacksonville $6 $15 Mid Atlantic $6 $15 Mid West $6 $15 South $6 $15 West $6 $15 PAYMENT INFORMATION Check (payable to DAUAA) Credit Card

CC#: CC Expiration Date:

Special Offer: 3 Years for 2 Year Price

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DAUAA Corporate Scholarship

ARE “You” a DAU Alumni Association Member?

Do you have a High School Senior Son, Daughter, Grandson or Granddaughter?

The DAUAA Scholarship Could Be Able to HELP With a Scholarship

Please go to https://dauaa.org Click on Scholarship Program Application under

What’s Hot

Deadline to Apply is 30 April 2019

See the application in the next page

Best of Luck as we hope to help Tomorrow’s Future Workforce

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All applications must be postmarked by 30 April 2019 (late entries will not be considered) and be mailed to DAUAA, Attn: Scholarship, 6551 Loisdale Ct, Suite 222, Springfield, VA 22150

The Steven W. Oxman DAUAA Scholarship Program

The Steven W. Oxman DAUAA Scholarship Program scholar receives an academic scholarship awarded annually for demonstrated academic and leadership achievement as well as

significant community involvement. The $500-$1000 scholarship will be applied directly to the recipient’s continued pursuit of academic excellence.

1. SELECTION CRITERIA

• Parent, grandparent, or legal guardian of applicant must be a current member of the DAUAA in good standing.

• Must be a high school senior enrolled in an accredited university, college, community college, or trade school for the fall semester of the year of application.

2. SUBMISSION CRITERIA

• Winners must agree to have their name, photo, and one paragraph bio listed on the DAUAA website and newsletter.

• Applicant must provide two character references in the form of a letter of recommendation (Recommendations must be from teachers, counselors or other persons of influence in your life, other than relatives, who have known you at least two years and are in a position to address your character, citizenship, and leadership).

• Applicant must show a proven record of academic achievement.

• A certified transcript or photocopy of your high school grades (to include class rank if applicable).

• A copy of ACT or SAT scores.

• Applicant must show a proven record of extracurricular involvement, and/or community service, and leadership ability as evidenced by:

o Listing of activities that the applicant has been involved in during high school to include school, private, and volunteer organizations.

o Listing leadership positions held, honors, and academic awards.

• Applicant must prepare and submit an essay of no less than one page, no more than 2 pages on the topic of, "Why is a college education important to me."

• The sponsoring member must be a member of the DAUAA by April 15, 2019 to be considered.

• NOTES:

o Children/grandchildren of DAUAA Board of Directors are not eligible for consideration.

o Scholarships are for one year.

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2019 Clay County Chamber Scholarship6 to 8 scholarships from DAU Alumni Association Jacksonville

Florida Chapter. The purpose of the Clay County Chamber Foundation Scholarships is to provide Clay County High School Seniors with financial resources for college so that they may be encouraged in their pursuit of continuing education that will develop and enhance their business and workforce skills in the community. ALL students are encouraged to apply regardless of academic merit or financial status need status; the scholarship committee will consider all eligible students, and will base award decisions on the entire application, not just scores, GPA, financial circumstances, etc.

PLEASE go to the following link to apply and the deadline to apply is 15 March

https://www.claychamber.com/foundation.html

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Elizabeth D. Nealin, Engineering ExcellenceSustainment (EES) Scholarships

This year DAUAAJAX awarded 4 scholarships 2 more than planned due to generous donation by a sponsor. Below are highlight of 2 of the recipient and why engineering is important to them.

“I have known I wanted to be an engineer since I was young. From this I found that my passion for

both flight and space travel could be pursued by becoming an Aerospace engineer and working on the flight vehicles I have spent so much time in the past years studying. This scholarship helps me pursue

this dream by allowing me to get through another semester without having to pay for textbooks out of my pocket. This is amazing for me as I am having to pull out student loans that there are portions that are being taken care of through scholarships. I would like to thank everyone involved with this

scholarship that made it possible that I could receive it.”

Caleb Mallicoat

Elizabeth D. Nealin, EngineeringExcellence Sustainment (EES)

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Elizabeth D. Nealin, Engineering ExcellenceSustainment (EES) Scholarships Cont.

“The work of an engineer, in whatever field, has an impact on the world around us. The whole point of engineering is to find new ways to solve problems and make a difference by doing so. Engineering

allows me to apply my interest to the real world and expand my abilities every day with new challenges. Engineers are like the wizards of our society. Everyone needs them to fix their problems,

but aren’t sure how they do it. This scholarship will benefit me because it will enable me to spend more time studying than wondering how I will cover books for the semester. Solving problems just

like an engineer. “

Jordan Heyn

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Corporate DAUAA Jax College Scholarship Sponsor Program

Corporate/Business/IndividualChapter Scholarship Sponsor Program

Thus far the DAU Alumni Association is looking for Corporate/Individual and/or Business Sponsors to serve as “partners” with DAUAA JAX as they “GROW” their community scholarship program. As you can see in the following flyer, we have different levels and please look closely at the benefits of sponsorship. This is year 2 of our scholarship sponsor program and we hope to grow from the current number of 4 to 10-12. If you are interested, please contact the POC below and we will visit and chat face to face.

Our current business/industry/individual college scholarship sponsors are:

• Tory Hamlin Allstate• AT&T Pioneers• Select Health and Wellness• ASI

We would love to add your name to the list and have you join us at the scholarship check presentations.

POC to contact: Duane Mallicoat: duanemalli@comcast.net

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NMCRS NMCRS Jacksonville would like to thank DAUAA for the support provided in 2018. These donations from your golf tournaments directly provide resources for service members and their families when they are in great need. In 2018, NMCRS Jacksonville provided over $1.6 million in assistance to over 1,800 service members that walked through our front door. At a glance, you can see the types of assistance that our service families request over the course of a year.

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NCMRS Cont.Our office would also like to thank you for providing lunch for our staff and volunteers in December. We appreciated that extra touch while President, Duane Mallicoat delivered the check from DAUAA to NMCRS Jax.

Also included is a group shot of our current volunteer force that donate their time and effort to providing services to the members requesting assistance over the course of the year!

Thank you again DAUAA for your support and hard work to help your fellow shipmates and Marines.

Sincerely,

Monika WoodsDirector

NMCRS Jax

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DAUAA Jacksonville NMCRS/USO SponsorProgram

Starting in February 2019 the DAUAA Jacksonville Florida Chapter will be contacting the approximately 680 NE Florida Veteran Owned Businesses and Veteran Spouse Owned Businesses so please see the following flyer and

we ask your consideration in two areas:

WOULD You Donate to NMCRS and/or USO?

Would you volunteer 5-8 hours a month to help us contact the local businesses?

If the answer to either question is YES, please contact the DAUAA JAX Team at: duanemalli@comcast.net

Our GOAL is to raise $5000 each in 2019 for NMCRS and USO.

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DAUAA Jacksonville Florida Chapter “Annual” NMCRS & USO Jacksonville Sponsorship

NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY HELPS ACTIVE DUTY AND RETIRED NAVY AND

MARINE CORPS FAMILIES IN FINANCIAL NEED WITH LOANS, GRANTS, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, AND ENCOURAGES FINANCIAL REPONSIBILITY. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW WE HELP OUR SAILORS AND MARINE CORPS FAMILIES WWW.NMCRS.ORG

Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/NMCRSJAX/

Red Level $50.00

Blue Level $100.00

Silver Level $250.00

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL TROOPS AND FAMILIES? DID YOU KNOW THAT GREATER JAX AREA USO IS AN “INDEPENDENT” CHARTERED USO AFFILIATE ORGANIZATION, OPERATING THREE LOCAL USO CENTERS SERVING OVER 250,000 MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES? GREATER JAX AREA USO RELIES TOTALLY UPON

DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND BUSINESSES FOR SUPPORT. PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.JAXUSO.ORG

Follow us on twitter #USOJAX Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/JaxUSO

Gold Level $500.00

Other amount: (Greater than $500)

________

Make your payment online @ www.DAUAAJAX.org: we accept all major credit cards! Would your company award a discount to DAUAA Chapter Members?

Name: ___________________________________ Email: ______________________________________

Address: _______________________________ City: _____________________ State: _____ Zip: ___________

Donation amount: ______________ (Check box on right)

Donation distribution: All NMCRS All USO Split 50/50 between the two

*DAU Alumni Association Jacksonville, FL is a non-profit association *EIN/W9 available upon request

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Donation benefits: All sponsors invited to 3x year check presentation

Contacts: Duane Mallicoat, duanemalli@comcast.net

Tony Conrad, tony.conrad@navy.mil

Chapter website: www.dauaajax.org

Volunteer positions available! Help us support our heroes!

Red Level $50.00

Blue Level $100.00

Silver Level $250.00

Gold Level $500.00

Other amount: (Greater than

$500)

W9 & Receipt Listed under sponsor site chapter website Listed under sponsor page chapter newsletter

W9 & Receipt Listed under sponsor site chapter website Listed under sponsor page chapter newsletter

W9 & Receipt Listed under sponsor site chapter website Listed under sponsor page chapter newsletter Cluster Putt sponsor both golf tournaments Golf Marathon sponsor – listed on flyers

W9 & Receipt Listed under sponsor site chapter website Listed under sponsor page chapter newsletter ½ page each newsletter (3x) Nov/Dec Golf Fundraiser Partner sponsor

W9 & Receipt Listed under sponsor site chapter website Listed under sponsor page chapter newsletter 1 page each newsletter (3x) May & Nov/Dec Golf Fundraiser Partner sponsor – listed on flyers

Contacts: Duane Mallicoat, duanemalli@comcast.netTony Conrad, tony.conrad@navy.milChapter website: www.dauaajax.org

Volunteer positions available! Help us support our heroes!

Jacksonville, FL

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Select HealthDo you have a 42-pound head?

Well it depends... do you have good head posture?

Did you know that for every inch of Forward Head Posture (FHP), the weight of your head on your spine can increase by 10 pounds?

The effects of poor posture go far beyond just looking awkward. Research presented at the 31st Annual International Conference of the IEEE EMBS Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, (2009) stated; “Over time poor posture results in pain, muscle aches, tension and headache and can lead to long term complications such as osteoarthritis. Forward head carriage may promote accelerated aging of intervertebral joints resulting in degenerative joint disease.” It appears posture impacts and modulates all bodily functions from breathing to hormonal production. Spinal pain, headache, mood, blood pressure, pulse and lung capacity are among the many conditions influenced by faulty posture.

“90% of the stimulation and nutrition to the brain is generated by the movement of the spine” Dr. Roger Sperry, (Nobel Prize Recipient for Brain Research)

Additionally, Dr Roger Sperry demonstrated that 90% of the brain’s energy output is used in relating the physical body to gravity. Only 10% has to do with thinking, metabolism, and healing. Consequently, a FHP will cause the brain to rob energy from thinking, metabolism, and immune function to deal with abnormal gravity/posture relationships and processing. Degenerative neck pain goes hand-in-hand with balance problems especially in the elderly, as sensitive cervical spinal nerves combined with the inner ear’s vestibular balance system stabilize equilibrium. What’s more, signals from the first 4 cervical vertebrae are a major source of stimuli for regulating the body’s pain-controlling chemicals (endorphins). FHP dramatically reduces endorphin production by limiting the cervical spine’s range of motion. Inadequate endorphin production up-regulates the central nervous system causing non-painful sensations to be experienced as pain.

The tough part of this is that many of us are used to the pain and miss the signs of reduced functions brought on by our poor posture. Some of the recognizable traits seen in those presenting FHP are: • Suboccipital pain syndromes (pain at the base of the skull)• Mouth breathing (sleep apnea)• Difficulty swallowing• Teeth clenching• Face & neck pain• Migraine Headaches• Uncoordinated gait and loss of body balanceIf you see yourself in any of the above, it’s time to consider seeking care. Taking care of

your body early will keep you living a life without limits the natural way.

For more information, give us a call at 904.425.9060 or email us at info@selecthealthandwellness.com