RHODE ISLAND CHAPTER

ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY

CHAPTER ANNUAL PLAN

1 July 2018to 30 June 2019

CHAPTER OVERALL PROGRAM (ANNUAL PLAN): program of meetings and activities for the Operational Year 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019. Chapter objectives include:

* Support soldiers and their families to the greatest extent possible.

* Translating AUSA’s professional and educational mission and objectives into

Chapter activities.

* Provide and support activities that benefit Chapter membership and our

communities.

* Promote and increase individual and corporate community involvement in Chapter

activities.

* Generate greater corporate membership involvement in Chapter activities.

* Improve Chapter communications via interpersonal means and the web.

* Improve Soldier activities in the Chapter.

* Attain Chapter of Excellence status.

* Give Priority to ESGR – Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.

PROPOSED ACTIVITIES;

1. GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS: The following General Membership

meetings will be held during the operational year.

  1. The first meeting is programmed for September 13, 2018 will recognize all RIAUSA members and thanking them all for their support.
  1. The second meeting for October 16, 2018 will recognize Soldiers, NCO’s and Recruiters from various RI Army Reserve and RI National Guard Command. Also, Soldiers from the Active Army’s Recruiting Company will be recognized
  1. The third meeting for 4 December 2018 is dedicated to having a meeting and celebrating Christmas. Having a Holiday Party.
  1. The forth meeting for April 20, 2019 is dedicated to having a New Soldier’s Symposium.

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d. The year’s final meeting (5th) is programmed for11 June 2019 and Scholarship Awards

. to be given. Corporate members, sustaining members and major sponsors to be invited.

Chapter will observe the Army’s Birthday and Flag Day.

2. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS: The Executive Committee meets on the

third Wednesday of the month. See Enclosure 1 (Scheduled Meetings)

  1. MEMERSHIP ACTIVITIES: Responsibility of Vice President for Membership and

the Vice President for Corporate Membership and their assistants.

a. A Corporate Membership Drive will be conducted during the operational year in the

October-December time frame. The plan will identify potential new members, involve

close coordination with the Armed Forces Committee (AFC) or Military Affairs

Committee of the Providence Chamber of Commerce and will be followed by a personal

Prospective businesses by volunteer teams if possible.

  1. A General Membership Drive will be conducted with an aggressive and widely

recognized program of activities for the soldiers, DA civilians and their families. The

Drive is scheduled for November – February time frame.

4: SPECIAL PROJECTS:

  1. Army Birthday. The Chapter will observe the Army’s Birthday 11June 2019with appropriate ceremonies. Support will also be provided to military organizations for

various ceremonies. This program will support professionalism within the Army and

promote pride in the Army and the Nation.

  1. AUSA Resolutions Development. Resolutions recommendations to be forwarded to

National.

  1. National Annual Meeting. There will be Chapter representation.
  1. First Region Spring Meeting. There will be Chapter representation.
  1. Sponsorship of networking meetings for parents of deployed RA Soldiers in conjunction

with RA Army Recruiting Company.

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f. ROTC/JROTC/RING OCS. Rhode Island Chapter to present AUSA leadership Awards to ROTC

Cadets from Providence College and the University of Rhode Island. PMS at local

colleges are responsible for procuring AUSA-ROTC medal(s) and AUSA History awards

from National. Chapter will present AUSA Leadership Awards to distinguished JROTC

graduates of Rogers High, Newport; Cranston East HS; Hope High School, Providence;

Coventry High School and Woonsocket High School. Chapter to support the Rhode

Island National Guard’s 243rd Regiment (RTI) OCS Military Academy.

g. Golf Tournament. Chapter to support an Annual Golf Tournament. Proceeds to benefit

Rhode Island Military Families and a Scholarship

h. Awards. Vice President for Awards to establish program.

(1)Outstanding Soldier Awards. Chapter to offer Soldier of the Year and NCO of the Year, Regular Army, and Army Reserve Recruiter Awards.

(2)Academic Grants. Chapter has established “academic grants totaling $1000.00”

(1 awardfor $1000.00 or 2 awards for $500.00 each).

(4)ILW. Donation NTE $150.00, plus a portion of the proceeds from a raffle to

support the ILW. Submit to AUSA National NLT 30 June 2019.

(5) Army History Donation NTE $100.00.

5. BUDGET: See attached. (Enclosure 3)

3 EnclROBERT A. GALVANIN

1. Scheduled MeetingsLTC, USAR (Ret)

2. Program by Quarters Chapter President

  1. Budget

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RHODE ISLAND CHAPTER

ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY

ANNUAL PLAN

1 JULY 2018 - 30 JUNE 2019

2018

18 JULY (Wed)EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 1830 HOURS

15 AUGUST(Wed)EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 1830 HOURS

23 SEPTEMBEREXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING1130 HOURS

(Sunday)GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING1200 HOURS

“TRIBUTE TO RI AUSA MEMBERS”

16 OCTOBEREXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING1730 HOURS

(Wed) GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING1800 HOURS

“TRIBUTE TO RI SOLDIERS OF EXCELLENCE”

21NOVEMBEREXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING1830 HOURS

(Wed)

4 DECEMBER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING1830 HOURS

(Tue)GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING1900 HOURS “JOINT ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING”

2019

16 JANUARYEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING1830 HOURS

(Wed)

20 FEBRUARYEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING1830 HOURS

(Wed))

20 MARCH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING1830 HOURS (Wed)

20 APRILEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING0930 HOURS

(SAT)GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING1000 HOURS

21 MAY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING1830 HOURS

(Wed)

11JUNEEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING1730 HOURS

(Tue)GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING1800 HOURS

“SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS’ OBSERVE

ARMY’S BIRTHDAY & FLAG DAY

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RHODE ISLAND CHAPTER

ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY

CHAPTER ANNUAL PLAN

1 JULY 2018 – 30 JUNE 2019

PROGRAMS LISTED BY QUARTERS

1ST QuarterGeneral Membership Meeting – 23 September20181ST GMM “Tribute to RI AUSA Members”

Corporate Membership Drive

Membership Drive

2nd Quarter General Membership Meeting – 16 October 2018 2ND GMM

“Tribute to RI Soldiers of Excellence”

Membership Drive

Veterans’ Day Activity

AUSA Annual Meeting, Washington, DC

General Membership Meeting – 4 December 20183rd GMM

“Joint Organizational Meeting – Xmas Party

3rd QuarterNONE SCHEDULED

Membership Drive

Annual Financial Report Due at National – 1 March 2019

4th QuarterAwards Presentations, ROTC/JROTC/RING OCS4th GMM General Membership Meeting – 20 April 2019

“New Soldier Sympoium”

General Membership Meeting – 11 June 2019 5th GMM

“Scholarship Awards” – Observe Army’s

242th Birthday and Flag Day

Memorial Day Activities

Support ILW Donation-Submit donations NLT 30 June 2019

Annual Plans due to National NLT 31 August 2018

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RHODE ISLAND CHAPTER

ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY

ANNUAL PLAN

1 JULY 2018- 30 JUNE 2019

ANNUAL BUDGET

Income

4250 Contributions Below $5M Each 500.00

4270 Interest Income 3.00

4550 Meetings and Programs 360.00

4650 Share individual Membership Dues 657.00

4660 Share Corporate Membership Dues 668.00

4270 Fund Raising Income 500.00

4760 Other Income 200.00

Total Income 2,698.00

Expenses

4130 AUSA Membership 470.00

481 Contribution 100 400.00 6960 Committee & Delagate Expense 600.00 6970 Meetings and Programs 350.00

7050 Contributions, Dues & Subscriptions-Others 425.00

7060 Contributions-Institute of Land Warfare 125.00

7250 Awards 160.00

8050 Material and Services 110.00 8150 Administrative Expenses 85.00

Total Expenses 2725.00

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets -27.00

Respectfully Submited

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Michael A. Patalano

COL, US Army Retired

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