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Originally Published: July 10, 2018

Redstone-Huntsville Chapter

Association of the United States Army

Annual Plan 2018 -2019


Redstone-Huntsville Chapter

Association of the United States Army

2018 -2019 Annual Events Calendar

Date Event Chapter POC

July 2018: 9-10 AUSA Missile Symposium & Golf Tournament Mike Tice

11 “SALUTE” Newsletter Deadline for Submission Kara Wall

17 Chapter EXCOM Meeting Sam Torrey

20 Chapter Board of Directors Meeting Sam Torrey

31 New Board Member Training Rhonda Sutton

August 2018:

2 AUSA Hot Topic- Cyber LIVE STREAM Rhonda Sutton

7-9 Chapter Membership Booth at Space and Missile Defense Bob English

(SMD) Symposium VM /Kurt Weidenthal

15 Annual Financial report due to AUSA National Rich Downs



September 2018: TBD Annual Meeting Registration Deadline Rhonda Sutton

5 AUSA Aviation Hot Topic Live Stream Rhonda Sutton

8 YP Hosting Wounded Warriors Amputee Softball Team Andrew Norton

TBD Anniston “Gallant Pelham” Golf ScrambleMS TBD



TBD Breakfast with the Boss –Garrison Commander Redstone Rhonda Sutton/ James

Lackey/Bob Johnson

TBD Retiree/Soldier for Life Appreciation Days @ Redstone Arsenal VM Bill Tillman

TBD Chapter Legislative Affairs Advisory Committee Troy Trulock

TBD 14th Annual SGT Ordway Luncheon Chad Cuomo/Jim Ross

October 2018: 7-10 AUSA Annual Meeting – Washington, D.C. Rhonda Sutton

7 Chapter HOOAH Tents @ Army Ten-Miler VS Rhonda Sutton

10 AUSA Annual Meeting Chapter Hospitality Suite (post concert) S Jo Seay

10 3d Region Breakfast @ Annual Meeting (Ticketed Event) Sam Torrey

15 Chapter Activity Reports for Jul-Sep 2018 Cut-off ALL



25 “SALUTE” Newsletter Deadline for Submission Kara Wall

November 2018: 1-4 The Wall that Heals- John Hunt Park John Perry/Mike Roddy TBD YMCA Veterans Prayer Breakfast Max Bennett

10 Veterans Day Dinner @ VBC VS Max Bennett


11 Veterans Day Breakfast @ VBC VS Marie Arighi

11 Veterans Day Parade – Downtown Huntsville V Kurt Weidenthal

TBD Heroes Week Activities & Support V Bill Tillman

20 Chapter EXCOM/ Meeting Sam Torrey


December 2018:

TBD Army National Guard 381st Anniversary Breakfast V John Perry

16 Holiday Reception/General Membership-

Christmas in Dixie Fundraiser for AUSA Marie Arighi

Chapter EXCOM-BOD Mtg Sam Torrey

TBD Galaxy of Lights Botanical Garden – AUSA Volunteer Night Bob Whiteford

TBD ROTC Fall Commissioning Ceremonies V Sam Scruggs

TBD ROTC/JROTC Awards Initial Email Notification Sam Scruggs

January 2019: TBD “SALUTE” Newsletter inputs due Kara Wall

15 Chapter Activity Reports for Oct-Dec 2018 Cut-off ALL


TBD “SALUTE” Newsletter Published French Salter


TBD Deliver Financial Records for Annual Audit Rich Downs

Multiple ROTC/JROTC Awards Presentations V Sam Scruggs

February 2019: TBD Nominations for DAC of the Year JayMacklin/

Matt Mingus


TBD DAU Acquisition Update sponsored by AUSAM Steve Messervy


TBD Nominations for AUSA National Advisory Board Sam Torrey

Multiple ROTC/JROTC Awards Presentations V Sam Scruggs

March 2019: TBD Deadline for input to AUSA Global Force Insert in Redstone Rocket French Salter

TBD AUSA Global Forces Symposium Insert in Redstone Rocket published French Salter

TBD Third Region Meeting TBD

26-28 AUSA Global Force Symposium ALL

25 AUSA Golf Tournament – PRE GFS Joey Yearta

27 Rocket City Bash during Global Force Symposium VS Scott Thompson

26 ROTC Leadership Panel & Luncheon VS Sam Torrey/Rhonda Sutton



Multiple ROTC/JROTC Award Presentations V Sam Scruggs

TBD ILW Contribution to AUSA LTC Rich Downs

TBD Contribution to National Army Museum Max Ledesma

TBD Appoint Chapter Nominating Committee Steve Below

TBD Military Appreciation Night - Huntsville Havoc V Chad Cuomo


USAREC Future Soldier Swearing-In CPT Dowdell

April 2019:

TBD “SALUTE” Newsletter inputs due Kara Wall

TBD DA Civilian of the Year Awards Dinner & Jay Macklin

General Membership Meeting V

11 Chapter Activity Reports for Jan-Mar 2019 Cut-off All


TBD 110th Army Reserve Birthday Breakfast V John Perry


TBD Anniston “Gallant Pelham” Satellite Chapter Spring Gen Mbrs MtgM TBD

TBD “SALUTE” Newsletter Published French Salter


May 2019: TBD Chapter Audit Reports due at AUSA National LTC Rich Downs


21 Present 2017-2018 Slate and Budget to EXCOM Sam Torrey/

Steve Below

15 DAC & Volunteer Family of the Year submissions to National Macklin/Rountree


24 2019-2020 Slate and Budget to Chapter Executive Board Sam Torrey


Multiple ROTC Spring Commissioning Ceremonies V Sam Scruggs

27 Memorial Day Observance (Veterans Park) (AM) V Bill Tillman

27 Memorial Day Tribute (PM) VS Max Bennett

June 2019: TBD Tut Fann Veterans Home BBQ Picnic Support V Willie Pullom

14 Army Birthday Dinner/ Flag Day/ Steve Below

General Membership Meeting/Installation of Officers S Marie Arighi

TBD Volunteer Family of the Year Recognition Jim Rountree

20 “SALUTE” Newsletter inputs due Kara Wall


TBD Armed Forces Day/Armed Forces Celebration Week Activities V Marie Arghi


TBD Chapter Activity Reports for Apr-Jun 2019 Cut-off ALL

30 Chapter Election Report Submission Sam Torrey

30 Chapter Annual Plan Submission (Due Aug 31) Sam Torrey

Special Events to be finalized:

Notes:

1. Items with an “V” indicate a Volunteer Opportunity for the Chapter Support Brigade

2. Items with an “S” indicate a Corporate Sponsorship Opportunity

3. Items with an “M” indicate a Membership Recruitment Drive


Redstone-Huntsville Chapter (#3103)

Association of the United States Army (AUSA)

Installed 14 June 2018 (Updated 14 June 2018)

OFFICERS/EXECUTIVE BOARD

President Sam Torrey

Executive Vice President Steve Below

Treasurer Richard Downs

Secretary Mike Roddy

Vice President, Special Activities Marie Arighi

Vice President, Membership Bob English

Vice President, Member Retention & Education Julia Knott

Vice President, Community Partners Rhonda Sutton

Vice President, Public Affairs French Salter

Vice President, Non-Commissioned Officer Programs James Ross

Vice President, National Guard and Reserve Programs John Perry

Vice President, DA Civilian Programs Steve Messervy

Vice President, Army Family Programs Jim Rountree

Vice President, Retiree & Veteran Programs Bill Tillman

Vice President, Soldier Programs Chad Cuomo

Vice President, Legislative Affairs Troy Trulock

Vice President, Army Recruiting CPT Anthony

Dowdell

Vice President, Chapter Support Kurt Weidenthal

Vice President, Awards & Recognition Julia Knott

Vice President, Satellite Chapter Activities Marc Jacobsen

VP at Large (Team Redstone) David Cannella

VP at Large (Protocol Support) Bill Bigelow

Vice President, Digital Communications Kara Wall

Vice President, ROTC/JROTC Awards Sam Scruggs

Vice President, Young Professionals Leo Gilliland

Chaplain Jim Henderson

Satellite Chapter President – Anniston “Gallant Pelham” OPEN

Vice President, Programs & Recognition Jo Seay

Sub-Chapter President – Young Professionals Andrew Norton

Sub-Chapter President – West Alabama Nicolas Britto

Special Advisor to the Board Bob Whiteford


BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Max Bennett

KC Bertling

Barry Blackmon

Sofia Bledsoe

Ronnie Chronister

Mark Curran

Lori Diaz

Peter Grant

Mike Izzo

Bob Johnson

James Lackey

Beverly Lowe

Jay Macklin

Bill Marks

Matthew Mingus

Willene Orr

Shawn Perry

Willie Pullom

Jim Rogers

Neva Rogers

Bill Stevenson

Pat Sullivan

Mark Terseck

Scott Thompson

Mike Tice

Terry Tipton

John Wright

Joey Yearta

“Gallant Pelham” Anniston Area Satellite Chapter (#3103-001)


Satellite Chapter President Open as of 7/10/18

Satellite Chapter Vice-President Charles Keith

Satellite Chapter Secretary Rikki Graben

Satellite Chapter Chaplain George Gray

Satellite Chapter Vice-President Civilian/Contractor Affairs Max Dodd

Satellite Chapter Vice-President Public Affairs Tom Potts

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Satellite Chapter Vice-President Special Events David Sanders

Satellite Chapter Membership Kathy Harvey

Young Professionals Sub-Chapter (#3103-003)


Andrew Norton – Sub-chapter President

Board Members:

Cayce Taylor

Kinsey Lindstrom

Robert Warren

Joey Yearta

Heather Luckay

Kate Hester

West Alabama Sub-Chapter (#3103-004)


Nic Britto – Sub-chapter President

Board Members:

Redstone-Huntsville Chapter AUSA Committees and Assignments

1 Jul 2018 – 30 June 2019

Membership Committee – coordinates recruiting of individual members and membership

education events

Co-Chair – Bob English, VP for Membership Co-Chair: TBD

Committee: Kathy Harvey (Anniston Satellite Chapter VP - Membership)

Community Partners Committee – coordinates recruiting of Community Partners and update

for industry series (live streams of Hot Topic)

Chairperson –Rhonda Sutton, VP Community Partners

Committee: Bob English, Bill Marks, James Lackey, Terry Tipton, Julia Knott

First Sergeant John Ordway Leadership Awards – coordinates the annual award recognition

of Detachment and Company First Sergeants (all components)

Chairperson – CSM (R) Chad Cuomo, VP for Soldier Programs

Committee: CSM(Ret) Pullom, CSM(Ret) Ross, CSM(Ret) Perry, CSM(Ret) Whiteford

Military Appreciation (Sports Event “Buyout”) Committee - provides soldier entertainment

and recognition opportunities

Chairperson – James Ross, VP for NCO Affairs




Committee: CSM(Ret) Pullom, CSM(Ret) Cuomo, CSM(Ret) Perry, Jim Rountree, Charles Keith

(Anniston Satellite Chapter VP)

Special Activities Committee – coordinates all Chapter functions and fundraising activities

Chairperson: Marie Arighi, VP for Special Activities

Committee: Troy Trulock, David Sanders (Anniston Satellite Chapter VP - Special Events)

Army Birthday Subcommittee

Chairperson: Marie Arighi, VP Special Activities

Committee: Marc Jacobsen, Sam Torrey, Peter Grant, Steve Below, Rhonda Sutton

Armed Forces Week Celebration Support Subcommittee

Chairperson: Jim Ross

Committee: Sam Torrey, Dave Seay, Anthony Dowdell, Kurt Weidenthal,

,

Veterans Day Dinner & Breakfast Subcommittee

Chairperson: Max Bennett, Bill Tillman, VP Retiree Affairs

Committee: Jim Henderson, John Wright, Jim Rogers

Veterans Day Parade Subcommittee

Chairperson: Bill Tillman, VP Veterans & Retiree Affairs

Committee: Jim Rogers, Jay Macklin, Willie Pullom, Sam Scruggs, Steve Below, John Perry

Memorial Day Observance Subcommittee

Chairperson: Bill Tillman, VP Veterans & Retiree Affairs

Committee: Max Bennett, John Perry

AUSA Global Force Symposium Support Committee

Chairperson: Scott Thompson

Committee: Jo Seay, Marie Arighi, Rhonda Sutton, Kurt Weidenthal, Sam Scruggs, Steve

Below, John Wright, Sam Torrey

AUSA Rocket City Bash Subcommittee

Chairperson: Scott Thomspon

Committee: Julia Knott, Jo Seay, Steve Below, Marie Arighi, Beverly Lowe

DA Civilian Affairs Committee – conducts events to benefit DA Civilians, including DA

Civilian Leadership Summit

Chairperson: Steve Messervy

Committee: Sofia Bledsoe, Ronnie Chronister, Max Dodd (Anniston Satellite Chapter VP -

Civilian/Contractor Affairs)

DA Civilian of the Year Awards Dinner Subcommittee

Chairperson: Jay Macklin

Committee: Steve Messervy, Jerry Hamilton, Matt Mingus, Rhonda Sutton, James Lackey


Missiles Symposium Conference Committee

Chairperson: Mike Tice Vice Chairman: Kurt Weidenthal

Committee:

ROTC/JROTC Recognition and Awards Committee

Chairperson: Sam Scruggs Vice Chairperson: Jim Henderson

Committee: Bill Stevenson, Bill Tillman, Mike Roddy, Bob English, Terry Tipton, Peter Grant

Legislative Affairs Committee - coordinates with Team Redstone, Huntsville/Madison County

Chamber of Commerce and the Alabama Congressional representatives

Chairperson: Troy Trulock

Committee: Sam Torrey, Nic Britto, Charles Keith (Anniston Satellite Chapter VP)

AUSA National Annual Meeting Committee

Chairperson: Rhonda Sutton (and husband Mike Sutton) Vice Chairperson: Steve Below

Committee: Jo Seay, Dave Seay, Leo Gilliland, Barry Blackmon

Tickets/Badges/Award Functions Subcommittee: Steve Below

Army Ten Miler Running Team & HOOAH Tent Subcommittee: Rhonda and Mike

Sutton

Chapter Lodging: Rhonda Sutton

Hospitality Suite: Jo Seay

Nominating Committee – recommends individuals for Chapter Officer and Board vacancies

Chairperson: Steve Below

Committee: To be appointed in March 2019

Finance Committee – prepares annual budget and assists Chapter Treasurer as required

Chairperson: Steve Below, Richard Downs

Financial Report Due to National August 15, 2018

Committee: Marc Jacobson, Bob Johnson

Army Recruiting Task Force - plans Chapter activities to support Army recruiting

Chairperson: CPT Anthony Dowdell

Committee: James Ross, Chad Cuomo, Bob Johnson, Willie Pullom

Digital Communications Committee –

Chairperson: Kara Wall

Committee: Bill Bigelow, Tom Potts (Anniston Satellite Chapter VP – Public Affairs), Sofia

Bledsoe, French Salter

Young Professionals – plans and executes programs/events in support of Young Professionals

Chairperson: Andrew Norton

Committee:, Kris McBride (Advisor)


Heroes Week/Wounded Warrior Subcommittee Chair and Semper Fi Community Task

Force Liaison: Bill Tillman

North Alabama Veterans and Fraternal Order Coalition (NAVFOC) Representative: Beverly Lowe, Bill Tillman


REDSTONE-HUNTSVILLE CHAPTER OF AUSA

2018-2019 OPERATING BUDGET

Category FY19

INCOME

Armed Forces Week: Misc Sponsorships received $ 4,000

Armed Forces Week: Golf $ 7,500

Anniston Satellite Chapter $ 10,000

Annual Meeting: Hooah Tent $ 4,000

Annual Meeting: Hospitality Suite Sponsorship $ 40,000

Annual Meeting: National Ticket Purchase $ -

Army Birthday/Installation Dinner $ 15,000

DAC of the Year Awards Dinner $ 7,000

Global Force Symposium (ROTC Luncheon, Rocket City Bash) $ 65,500

Missiles Symposium $ 61,000

Missiles Heritage Symposium: Golf $ 7,800

Ordway Ceremony $ 1,200

Update for Industry (Hot Topic) $ 5,700

Veteran's Day Activities & Dinner $ 59,000

Memorial Day Events $ 3,000

YP Sub-Chapter Sponsorships $ 4,000

Individual & Life Dues: Share of Individual Dues $ 3,700

Individual & Life Dues: Share of Life Member Dues $ 2,100

Corporate Dues $ 22,000

AUSA National IRAD Grant

TOTAL INCOME $ 322,500

EXPENSES

Bank Analysis Charge $ 149

Bank Account Supplies $ 150

Credit Card Processing Fee $ 60

Letterhead/Envelopes $ 100

Media (Constant Contact, Virtual Terminal) $ 990

PayPal Processing Fee $ 4,200

PO Box $ 92

Postage $ 20

Rental Fee for Storage Unit $ 756

Certificate Frames $ 300


Gifts (departing board members) $ 500

JROTC AUSA Medals $ 500

JROTC/ROTC Cash Awards $ 4,800

JROTC/ROTC/Soldier/NCO Gift Memberships $ 500

JROTC/ROTC Travel Expense Reimbursement $ 2,000

Plaques & Engraving $ 1,200

3rd Region Breakfast $ 1,000

3rd Region Meeting Travel Expenses $ 500

Annual Meeting Tickets $ 2,700

Annual Mtg Travel Expenses $ 700

Global Force Symposium (ROTC Luncheon & Rocket City Bash) $ 48,000

Running Team: Lodging/Travel/Uniforms $ 5,200

Satellite Chapter(s) $ 800

Donation: BVMHC (Mental Health) $ 250

Donation: CAFY $ -

Donation: Legacy 4 Korean War Veterans $ 250

Donation: Speaker Gifts

Donation: Youth Leadership Conference $ 600

Donation: Wreaths for Vets $ 250

Donation: JROTC/ROTC Programs $ 1,000

Donation: WW II 70th Anniversary $ 2,500

Donation: Veteran's Art Show $ -

Donation: Community Ballet $ 500

Donation: Other

Dues: North Alabama Vets & Fraternal Coalition Dues $ 50

Dues: HSV-Madison County Chamber of Commerce (reimbursed by National)

$ 295

FMWR Contributions/Military Appreciation Night Sports Buyouts (including Retiree Appreciation Day sponsorship)

$ 4,000

Memberships $ 2,000

Sponsorship $ 200

The National Army Museum $ 1,000

Tut Fann Birthday & Christmas Events $ 500

Institute of Land Warfare Contribution $ 1,000

Chapter Lapel pins and name badges $ 400

Chapter Coins $ 3,000

Flags $ 1,200

Table Cloths/Coverings $ 88

Other $ 400


Advertisement $ 4,000

Flowers $ 250

EXCOM Flex Account $ 1,000

Armed Forces Week (SALUTE) Activities $ 3,000

Armed Forces Week (SALUTE) Golf $ 10,000

Anniston Satellite Chapter $ 6,000

Army Birthday & Installation Dinner $ 17,000

DAC of the Year Dinner $ 12,000

DA Civilian Leadership Conference aka DAU Acquisition Day $ 2,400

Family Programs $ 3,000

Holiday Season Reception $ 6,000

Annual Meeting: Hooah Tent and refreshments $ 2,000

Annual Meeting: Hospitality Suite Rental/Food/Drinks $ 50,000

Missile Heritage Conference $ 31,000

Missile Heritage Conference: Golf $ 10,000

Monthly Board Meetings $ 1,700

NG and USAR Support $ 2,000

Army Reserve Birthday/Breakfast $ 600

Redstone Retiree Days $ 750

Ordway Award Breakfast $ 1,400

Updates for Industry $ 8,000

Veterans Day: Activities/Dinner $ 45,000

Veteran's Programs $ 3,000

Memorial Day - All events/activities $ 3,000

Redstone Arsenal 75th Anniversary Celebration $ 200

Army JROTC 100th Anniversary $ 500

Young Professionals $ 4,000

TOTAL EXPENSES $ 322,500

Net $ -


Chapter Membership Goals for 2018-2019

Community Partners membership: As of July 2018 we have 275 Community Partners.

Our greatest challenge is retention and keeping our corporate member designees filled and up to

date. The VP for Community Partners needs everyone’s assistance contacting the companies for

renewal. As the Community Partners go so goes the vast majority of our individual memberships.

INTERNAL CHAPTER CHALLENGE GOAL: 300 for year end

Individual memberships: July 10, 2018 Membership 3524 / Association established EOY

Membership Goal 3000

Note: To retain STAR chapter status (a must for Best Chapter) we must stay above our EOY

membership goal every month; we cannot dip below it for any month.

INTERNAL CHAPTER CHALLENGE GOAL: 3000 by year end

Reserve Component Membership: Current USAR membership is 70; Current National Guard

is 43; Current AGR membership is 61

INTERNAL CHAPTER CHALLENGE GOAL: USAR 75//National Guard 30

Young Professionals: Estimated we have about 150 - 200.


Government Civilian: Current number is 234 against a Government Civilian population >

20,000 in our chapter footprint


Note: We have many DAC members who self-classify as Retired Army, Veteran or other

category.

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