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Association of the United States Army. St. Louis Gateway Area Chapter. 2009 Annual Meeting Scott Air Force Base, IL. 2009 at a glance. 547 Members 22 Corporate Members 35 Leaders Recognized $32,000 Given to Soldiers & Students 1000+ Hot Dogs Served. 2009 Chapter Awards & Streamers.
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Association of the United States Army St. Louis Gateway Area Chapter 2009 Annual Meeting Scott Air Force Base, IL
2009 at a glance 547 Members 22 Corporate Members 35 Leaders Recognized $32,000 Given to Soldiers & Students 1000+ Hot Dogs Served
2009 Chapter Awards & Streamers Continuous Membership Support to Recruiting Command Army History Year of the NCO Army Birthday Family Programs Institute of Land Warfare Take the Hill • Presidents Club Gold Chapter (2nd Consecutive Year) • Chapter of Excellence • Superior Chapter • Merit Chapter • Star Chapter (27 consecutive months)
Leadership Awards CeremonyApril 28, 2009 Jessica Hummel - $3000 Scholarship SPC Michael Axelson Soldier of the Year 648th RSG
2009 Chapter Elections • Molly Barrett, • V.P. – Electronic Communications • Matt Crandon, - V.P. Planning • Keith Guller, V.P. - Corporate Affairs • COL Bill Hammerschmidt (Ret.), • V.P. - Soldier Awards • COL Brett Hanke (Ret.), V.P. – Programs • Frank Heckler, V.P. – Soldier Services • John Holmes, V.P. - Events • COL Ken Liescheidt (Ret.), V.P. - Soldier Assistance • Dennis Muilenburg, V.P. – Operations • Dan Schoenekase, V.P. - Military/Civilian Relations • MAJ Frank Tucker (Ret.), V.P. – Public Relations Doug Stuart, President MG Joseph Thompson (Ret.), Vice President Brett Cox, Secretary BG Tracy Beckette (Ret.). Treasurer Rick Seiler, V.P. - Awards COL Leo Ahola (Ret.), V.P. – Chapter Membership BG Jon Bopp (Ret.), General Counsel LTC Jim Barrett (Ret.), Past President
Looking towards 2010 Events • Spring: General Membership Meeting • April: Leadership Awards Ceremony • May: Army Ball • August: Military Appreciation Day • September: Golf Tournament • Fall: General Membership Meeting Focus • Growing individual and corporate membership • Reaching out to members & getting members involved • Strengthening relationships with organizations supporting the U.S. Army soldiers, veterans and families (e.g. USO, Army Aviation Association of America, Fisher House)