1. Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) Leon Donnelly Chapter 615/615A Barksdale AFB, LA

2. Overview History History What is AFSA What is AFSA Mission Mission Vision Vision Structure Structure Benefits Benefits Airman Activities Airman Activities A1C Michael Cox, 456-0003 A1C Michael Cox, 456-0003 Contact Information Contact Information Bottom Line Bottom Line Questions Questions

3. AFSA History AFSA was founded in 1961 by three NCOs, at a time when it was career suicide to even consider such a thing. Today, it’s a leading force on Capitol Hill, earning respect of the members of Congress. AFSA is “The Voice of the Enlisted”

4. AFSA IS… A non-profit organization representing the professional and personal interests of active and retired enlisted members of the Air Force, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve, as well as their families. Over 135,000 Members Strong!

5. AFSA Mission To advocate improved quality of life and economic fairness that supports the well being of Air Force enlisted personnel and their families. To advocate improved quality of life and economic fairness that supports the well being of Air Force enlisted personnel and their families.

6. Vision The professional military organization of choice for Air Force enlisted. PFE Reference for AFSA: 9.20.3. Several programs exist to help the commander and supervisor focus attention on a subordinate’s professional development. Among these are attention on a subordinate’s professional development. Among these are performance feedback, PME programs, academic education opportunities, performance feedback, PME programs, academic education opportunities, assignment policies, recognition programs, and the individual’s own assignment policies, recognition programs, and the individual’s own personal development actions. Additionally, many organizations, programs, personal development actions. Additionally, many organizations, programs, and associations are dedicated to the advancement and education of military and associations are dedicated to the advancement and education of military professionals. The Air Force Sergeants Association and NCO professionals. The Air Force Sergeants Association and NCO Association are two examples. Units may wish to contact program or Association are two examples. Units may wish to contact program or association points of contact for speakers or use their resources to develop association points of contact for speakers or use their resources to develop mentoring programs within the unit or on the base. mentoring programs within the unit or on the base.

7. Structure AFSA comprises an International Headquarters located in Suitland MD adjacent to Andrews Air Force Base, and 15 Divisions located around the world which, in turn, support approximately 250 AFSA and Auxiliary chapters. AFSA Chapters located all over the world

8. AFSA Benefits Supplemental Dental Insurance Supplemental Dental Insurance Can be used in conjunction with Concordia Can be used in conjunction with Concordia Additional 10% off GEICO Additional 10% off GEICO Cruise discounts Cruise discounts Hotel Discounts Hotel Discounts Scholarships for Active Duty and Family Members Scholarships for Active Duty and Family Members $ 500.00 to $3,000.00 $ 500.00 to $3,000.00 Many other benefits! Many other benefits!

9. Airman Activities Chapter 615/615A POC Chapter 615/615A POC SSgt Jessica Parker SSgt Jessica Parker Number One, Have Fun Number One, Have Fun Get Involved – Stay Involved Get Involved – Stay Involved Be Heard Be Heard Need to strengthen the program Need to strengthen the program Possible Events Possible Events Make your suggestions to SSgt Jessica Parker Make your suggestions to SSgt Jessica Parker

10. Meetings Last Tuesday of each month Last Tuesday of each month Stripes lounge @ 1700 Stripes lounge @ 1700 Chapter Elections in January Chapter Elections in January Division Conventions in May Division Conventions in May International Convention in August International Convention in August

11. Contact Information International HQ International HQ 1-800-638-0594 or email: staff@afsahq.org 1-800-638-0594 or email: staff@afsahq.orgstaff@afsahq.org Division 610 President Division 610 President MSgt John Knotts MSgt John Knotts 615 Chapter President 615 Chapter President CMSgt (Ret) Jeff Ledoux CMSgt (Ret) Jeff Ledoux 615 Membership Trustee 615 Membership Trustee MSgt Lee Mills MSgt Lee Mills 615 Airman Activities Coordinator 615 Airman Activities Coordinator SSgt Jessica Parker SSgt Jessica Parker www.afsachapter615.org

12. Bottom Line How much will it cost me? How much will it cost me? E1 – E-4 E1 – E-4 $18.00 for 18 months! $18.00 for 18 months! E-5 – E-9 E-5 – E-9 $25.00 Annually $25.00 Annually Lifetime membership Lifetime membership $50.00 initial payment $50.00 initial payment $50.00 a quarter for 8 quarters $50.00 a quarter for 8 quarters Opportunity to get involved!

13. Join Today! All new members will get a Chapter Coin All new members will get a Chapter Coin What are you waiting for!! What are you waiting for!!

14. Questions? Thank you for your time!