Member Benefits

Calendar of Events

21 September 11:30 AM
Executive Committee Meeting
Our chapter’s Executive Committee meets at Club Hood today beginning to 11:30 a.m. We will adjourn at or before 1:00 p.m.

12 October
Briefing for all going to Nat. Mtg.- and Distro. of Chapter Polo Shirts
Get the latest on our national meeting, and pick up your chapter polo shirt, to be proudly worn at this year's national meeting

19 October 11:30 AM
Executive Committee Meeting
Our chapter’s Executive Committee meets today beginning to 11:30 a.m. We will adjourn at or before 1:00 p.m. Site is TBA.

24 October
AUSA's 26th Army 10 Miler
Begins and ends at the Pentagon - but with 10 miles of DC & VA roads in between.

25 October
AUSA 56th National Meeting
Washington Convention Center.

26 October
AUSA 56th National Meeting
Washington Convention Center.

27 October
AUSA 56th National Meeting
Washington Convention Center.

5 November
11/5 Tragedy Memorial - on Fort Hood
We will formally unveil our chapter's memorial to those lost in the Tragedy of November 5, 2009. More data to follow.

6 November
11/5 Memorial Half Marathon
A great way to show our respect for those lost on November 5, 2009. When we run today, we run in their shadow.

10 November 5:30 PM
Board of Governors Meeting
The chapter will conduct its second quarterly Board of Governors meeting for program year 2010-2011 at Club Hood today. Those without current access stickers for their automobile need to contact Ron Taylor at 254-532-2493 so that we can arrange for those items to be issued to you.

Complete calendar

Notes:

Meeting dates and locations are subject to change based on the need to involve the greatest number of our members in each meeting. Check this web site for updates and changes.

For more information or to join our Central Texas – Fort Hood Chapter, visit our offices in the Fort Hood National Bank building (Hood Road), call Chapter President Marty Smith at 254-547-7571 , at email us leadership@forthoodausa.org.

Member Benefits

2009 Legislative Update

AUSA has been hard at work on Capitol Hill and has helped get the following legislation passed:

• Getting a 3.4% pay increase for Active, Guard and Reserve;
• Authorizing $2.2 Billion to support and expand high quality housing for all servicemembers and their families;
• Barring DoD from increasing any TRICARE Standard inpatient copays through 30 September 2010;
• Extending TRICARE eligibility to the Reserve Component so they can receive full coverage 180 days before they go on active duty;
• Fully funding the Defense Health Program;
• Allowing employees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System to receive credit for unused sick leave toward their retirement annuity; and
• Getting an increase in full-time manning authorizations.

AUSA will build on these accomplishments, while continuing to urge the Administration and Congress to address such issues as:

• Increasing funded active Army end strength by an additional 150,000;
• Supporting additional legislation to reduce Reserve Component Soldiers’ retirement compensation age from 60 to 55;
• Providing retiring federal employees receiving annuities and no Social Security, the same tax exemptions allowed for Social Security payments;
• Full concurrent receipt of military retired pay and veterans’ disability compensation for all disability levels; and
• Providing adequate funding to ensure continued access to quality health care for all beneficiaries and to preclude the imposition of user fees.

What about Our Chapter?

The Central Texas/Fort Hood Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) is directly involved in every one of these national advocacy programs, and locally supports our members through:

A continuing series of Community-building and Regional Networking Opportunities.
General Membership and Professional Development Sessions focused on real issues affecting our military, and those who support our military,
A coupon book offering over $15,000 in local discounts provided to all who join, renew or transfer into our chapter during the current year.
Direct assistance to Family Readiness Groups.
Direct assistance to the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC), as it works to provide timely and accurate information to meet service member Families' education-related relocation and student transition needs.
Direct assistance to a wide variety of on-post Soldier-based, Family and retiree activities.
Honor distinguished Fort Hood civilian workers. .
Support deployed, home-based and returning Fort Hood soldiers and their families, allocating chapter assets in a manner that assures AUSA visibility and involvement
Sustain Adopt A Unit support structure throughout the chapter’s area of operation.
Award $1,000 scholarships to deserving active or retired Soldier‑members, or members of their immediate family In 2009, we awarded $54,000 in scholarships; our goal for 2008 in to exceed that number.
Recognize Major Subordinate Command NCOs and Soldiers of each calendar Qtr, and of the Year.
Provide financial support to variety of Fort Hood Soldier‑based activities; as examples: NCO and Enlisted Leadership Forums, Monthly III Corps & Fort Hood and 1CD retirement ceremonies, Hood Howdy, Fort Hood Women's Conference, Fort Hood Santa's Workshop, and other needs, as appropriate.
Recognize one or more distinguished Fort Hood civilian employee(s).
Recognize and thank our corporate supporters.
Support Army junior and senior ROTC programs in local schools.
Support Army recruiting.
Promote and support the Army’s Wounded Warrior Program
Promote the Army’s Freedom Team Salute, placing emphasis on corporate members, distinguished individual members and regional or state civic leaders.
Support AUSA’s Institute of Land Warfare (ILW).
Staff membership & information booth at Fort Hood's annual Retiree Weekend.
Support Fort Hood’s Army Birthday Celebration on 14 June of each year.
Conduct end-of-program year chapter awards and installation of officers/board.
Other issues, opportunities, activities and contingencies.

And for an up-to-date description

of our National Benefits,go to:

www.ausa.org/membership/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

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