ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY
CENTRAL TEXAS ‑ FORT HOOD CHAPTER
Approved by Board of Governors
May 21, 2008
Business Plan July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009
CHAPTER GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
· Maintain Star Chapter (min: 4,600 or as established by National; our goal, not less than 12,000 members) and Chapter of Excellence status.
· Maintain National Presidents’ Club - Gold - status.
· Grow corporate membership to 350 members.
· Translate AUSA's professional and educational objectives into timely general membership and special (NCO/Enlisted) programs.
· Strengthen community involvement with and for Soldiers and their families, placing emphasis on support to deployed soldiers and their Central Texas families.
· Expand activities with DA Civilians.
· Support the Army National Museum and AUSA’s Institute of Land Warfare
· Support local junior and senior Army ROTC programs.
· Support Army recruiting.
· Promote and support the Army’s Wounded Warrior Program.
· Provide other support & assistance to soldiers and soldier families, as we can.
LEADERS’ AGENDA: Support the chapter’s plan via:
1. Executive Committee (EXCOM) meetings - monthly*:
a. In the months of July, September, October, December, January, March, April and June - held at 1130 hours on the third Tuesday of every month.
b. In the months of August, November, February and May - held at 1730 hours on the third Wednesday of the month, as part of chapter Board of Governor’s meetings.
2. Board of Governors meetings - quarterly*. In the months of August, November, February and May - held at 1730 hours on the third Wednesday of the month.
3. General Membership Meetings - not less than three in each program year, including one in June when new chapter leadership is formally elected.
*Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change, based on a need to involve the greatest number of our members in each meeting.
PRIMARY SUPPORTED ACTIVITIES (with estimated annual cost):
1. Support deployed, home-based and returning Fort Hood Soldiers and their families, allocating chapter assets in a manner that assures AUSA visibility and involvement.
Net cost: $ 40,000
2. Support other Fort Hood Soldier‑based activities; as examples:
Fort Hood Enlisted Club Back To School Bingo
Fort Hood Santa's Workshop
Fort Hood Welcome Home ceremonies
Fort Hood Women's Conference
Fort Hood Gold Star Families
Monthly III Corps & Fort Hood or subordinate MSC retirement ceremonies
MSC Deployment and Redeployment support
NCO and Enlisted Leadership Forum
Other needs, as appropriate
Net cost: $ 20,000
3. Provide scholarships to deserving active or retired soldier‑members, or members of their immediate family.
Net cost: $ 50,000; $3,000 from chapter, all other support from member contributions.
4. Recognize Major Subordinate Command NCOs and Soldiers of each calendar Qtr, and of the Year.
Net cost: $ 2,500
5. Sustain Soldier Discount Coupon Book.
Net cost: $ 20,000
6. Support the Army’s Wounded Warrior Program
Net cost: $ 5,000
7. Support Fort Hood’s Army Birthday Celebration, 14 June 08.
Net Cost: $ 2,000
8. Support Army junior and senior ROTC programs in local schools.
Net cost: $ 2,000
9. Support Army recruiting.
Net cost: $ 1,000
10. Recognize one or more distinguished Fort Hood civilian employee(s).
Net cost: $ 250
11. Recognize and thank our corporate supporters.
New cost: $ 2,000
12. Conduct not less than three general membership meetings based on a single coordinated theme.
Net cost: $0 ‑ events are self‑sustaining.
13. Support national meeting. Host a single major event for Fort Hood attendees and chapter’s guests as a by-invitation event at an appropriate Washington site.
Net cost: $ 50,000
14. Fund monthly Executive Committee meetings:
Net cost: $ 800 (estimated at $100 per x 8 meetings)
15. Fund quarterly Board of Governors’ meetings:
Net cost$ 1,400 (estimated at $ xxx per quarterly meeting)
16. Sustain chapter web site and Adopt A Unit support structure throughout the chapter’s area of operation.
Net cost: $ 2,500
17. Promote the Army’s Freedom Team Salute, placing emphasis on corporate members, distinguished individual members and regional or state civic leaders.
Net cost $ 500
18. Support Army National Museum and AUSA Institute of Land Warfare (ILW).
Net cost: $2,000 ($1,000 each)
19. Staff membership & information booth at Fort Hood Retiree Day, Oct. ‘07.
Net Cost: $ 100
20. Conduct end-of-program year chapter awards and installation of officers/board.
Net cost: $$ 1,000
21. Other issues, opportunities, activities and contingencies, except those generated through major Grant Request successes
Net cost: $ 2,950
22. Major Grant Successes - funds received through grants come to the chapter and are passed, in total, to Soldier and Family Support Efforts
Net Cost: $0
23. Administration (Postage, paper, mailing support).
Net cost: $ 6,000
