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NGAW 2013 Conference
April 19-21, 2013
at Suncadia.
Thank you to all the attendees and sponsors at the NGAW
2013 Conference.
This
year's auction at the NGAW State Conference raised over $10,000 to
benefit the Minuteman Fund! Thank you to all of you who
participated, and a special thanks to this year's donors:
Adriatic Grill
Trisha and Kent Almond
Anytime Fitness
Robin Blanchard
Jim Bridgman
Broadway Center for the Performing Arts
Elizabeth Cervantes
The Davenport Hotel
Hands On Children’s Museum
Kadi Hinz
Hotel Murano Tacoma
Kelli's Kakes
Lake Spanaway Golf Course
Allan Lawson
LeMay America's Car Museum
Cathleen LoCÍcero
Gary Lyscio
Metro Parks
Mike Monahan
Nisqually Red Wind Casino
The Ribbon Works
Richard Weatherly
Ronn Lucas
Sharp Shooting Indoor Range and Gun Shop
Bill and Nancy Siems
Tugboat Annies
2013 NGAW Spring
Legislative Report
NGAW in
cooperation with the Washington Military Department Legislative
Committee worked diligently to support legislation that supports and
benefits the soldiers and airmen of the National Guard. Your NGAW
Executive Director and our contract lobbyist met with state
representatives and senators to discuss the vital role the National
Guard plays in protecting the citizens of our state and the need to
provide support in the form of increased educational and employment
opportunities.
The bills listed
have been signed into law by Governor Inslee:
SHB 1537 –
Veterans Preference- Provides a 10 point veteran’s preference for
ex-military that retire from service when applying for state
government jobs.
SB 5144 – K-12
Campus Access – Allows military recruiters access to school
campuses.
SB 5343 – Higher
Ed/Military – It protects members who are higher education students
when they participate in training or other missions that are less
than 30 days in length.
SB 5797 –
Specialty Courts – select criminal cases where agencies coordinate
together to provide treatment for a defendant (military personnel)
who has particular needs.
NGAW continues to
also work at the Federal level collaborating with NGAUS and EANGUS.
We have spent many hours tracking the potential impact of proposed
budget cuts and reduced funding through Sequestration. We weighed in
most heavily on the exemption of technician furloughs.
A major mission
of NGAW is to advocate on state and federal issues that improve the
quality of life for the National Guard. We invite you to become
involved in our grassroots advocacy program, together speaking with
one voice we will be heard in Olympia.
Recent Notices:
TAG Presents Distinguished Service Medal to
Secretary of State Sam Reed in recognition of his support to the
Washington National Guard on January 7, 2013.
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The
National Guard Association of Washington (NGAW) is the State
Association of the National Guard Association of the United States
(NGAUS) and the Enlisted Association of the United States (EANGUS).
NGAW advocates for Washington National Guard members and families at the
state level and NGAUS/EANGUS advocate for all Guard members and
families at the national level. There have been many association
accomplishments/initiatives at both the state and national level.
Click Here to review
our accomplishments
NGAW Board of Directors
Please
welcome your new NGAW Board of Directors:
President (2 Year Term)
Trish Almond
Vice President (2 Year Term)
Kristen Derda
Treasurer (2 Year Term)
Beth Cervantes
Chairperson Enlisted Guild (2 Year Term)
Zach Geroux
Chairperson Officer Guild (1 Year Term)
Eric Seeb
Officer Board of Directors
Timothy Gorden - 2 year
Lucas Whitehall - 1 year
Chris Blanco - 2 year
Enlisted Board of Directors (2 Year Term)
James Heaney
Wayne Parker
Retiree/State Guard Board of Directors (2 Year Term)
Robert Sweeney
Board meetings are the first
Thursday of every month in Building 1, AGO Conference room at 1700.
All NGAW members are welcome
to attend.
2013
Scholarship Awards
$1,000
Lowenberg Scholarship
Raphael Denman
$900 Blanchard Scholarship
Jade Wong
$750 Scholarship
Allegra Antwine
$500 Scholarships
Richard Cardenas
Amber Core
Ryc Cry
Cinthya Garbay
Andrew Kent
Todd Miller
Charles Terrell
Thanks for the Memories
1940s Era Dance/USO Style
Friday, July 19, 2013 7 - 10 pm
Museum of History & Industry
The USO Northwest is going back to our
roots! During World War II USO’s all over the globe would hold free
dances for service members, allowing them to mingle with the
community who were there to show how much they supported the
military.
The free 1940s themed dance is for
those 18 years old and over.
Two no-host cash bars.
The big band Route 66, and the USO Dance Troupe will be performing
all evening.
1940s-era costumes are encouraged!
For our military guests, we ask you wear your uniform.
Food trucks outside MOHAI with food to purchase.
Free cupcakes and punch will be inside.
Swing lessons will be offered from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Raffles
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Here for event flyer/information
Charles Dick
Medal of Merit award was presented to Senator Patty Murray and
Governor Chris Gregoire for their continued support of the
Washington National Guard.
July 3, 2012
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