GIFTS/DONATIONS 4 of 30 GIFTS TRADEMARK SPONSORSHIP

Senior Military Advisor Educate and inform NCO support channel (Liaison) Mentor BOSS soldiers (Guidance) Approve and support BOSS committee (Visual Support) 5 of 30

MWR Advisor Provides MWR Guidance Assist w/budget Assist w/marketing Plan and train BOSS committee members Guidance on volunteer program 6 of 30

Soldier Representative President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Brigade/Unit Reps 7 of 30

Representation Committee Work and Involvement Be a Resource Soldier Representative 8 of 30

Eligibility Single Soldiers of all ranks Installations free to expand membership Civilians Single Parents 9 of 30

Benefits to the Command Informed of Soldier issues Involvement in valuable program Recognition Soldier readiness Soldier retention High unit morale and esprit de corps Contributes positively to community 11 of 30

Benefits to MWR Establishes a ready-made focus group Part of the “MWR” staff Gives Soldiers “ownership” in MWR Disseminates MWR info to the unit level 12 of 30

Benefits to Single Soldiers Improves soldier morale Increase in self-sufficiency Integrates soldiers into the community Enhances communication ”Unified Voice” Develops future leaders 13 of 30 Provides opportunities

Program Challenges Marketing BOSS properly Education/Training on the BOSS program Keeping Soldiers motivated and involved Including Leadership in processes 25 of 30

BOSS Suggestions Teach at Command Information Classes/Training Involve BOSS in unit functions, events, groups Keeps Command informed of issues Invite 1SG/CDR to BOSS meetings Make BOSS announcements at formations 27 of 30