1. “EANGTN & EANGUS ” Enlisted Association of the National Guard
Of Tennessee
And
Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States
“EANGTN & EANGUS ”

2. To develop and promote legislation designed to obtain these purposes.
EANGUS/ENGTN
Our Purpose:
To organize all enlisted persons and work together for the purpose of advancing the standing, prestige, and social welfare of the National Guard.
To improve the position and status of the enlisted members in their relationship with the civilian community as well as in a military environment.
To develop and promote legislation designed to obtain these purposes.

3. EANGUS: WHO WE ARE Largest enlisted reserve component association
Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia
Our mission is to give a voice on Capitol Hill for Enlisted National Guard men and women, their families, and retirees
Longstanding member of
The Military Coalition
EANGUS was started in 1970 by a group of senior noncommissioned officers who met in South Dakota and decided to put together an organization to represent the interests and concerns of the National Guard enlisted force on Capitol Hill and in each state. Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia with a small full-time staff, EANGUS has state associations or chapters in every state and territory, as well as one that represents those at NGB.

4. The Military Coalition
Formed to work on compensation and benefits issues for service members, veterans, and their families
Speaks with one powerful voice to lawmakers
35 member associations, representing almost 6 million members
EANGUS fully participates with TMC
EANGUS has been a long time member of The Military Coalition (TMC). TMC is an collaboration of 32 military service and veterans service organizations, united in one effort—to influence Capitol Hill on behalf of military members, their families, veterans, and retirees. Influence on Capitol Hill is all about the number of members that are represented, and TMC represents over 5.5 million members (voters). EANGUS is represented on almost all of the subcommittees in TMC.

5. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Past President
Executive Director
Parliamentarian
Sergeant at Arms
Chaplain
Historian
Memorial Book Chairman
State Presidents
Area Chairmen
Area Directors
This slide shows the officers of the organization, and the committees that make the organization work. The officers of EANGUS can be found on our web site. The President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer are elected to two year terms.

6. EANGUS Membership Benefits
Awards to individuals who support EANGUS
Grants & Scholarships
Health & Vision Care Plans
New Patriot quarterly magazine
Travel discounts
Vendor discounts with Apple, Dell, Silvertowne Mint, FTD Flowers…and much, much more!
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EANGUS offers a myriad of benefits to its members including scholarships, health care plans, retail discounts, and much, much more.

7. EANGUS “We Care For America” Foundation
Emergency relief fund for EANGUS members
Emergency grants for financial hardship
501(c)(3) non-profit charity (donations are tax deductible)
Over 400 grants have been approved since Katrina, totaling over $500,000
The EANGUS “We Care For America” Foundation is the charitable arm of EANGUS, providing grants for those in financial distress. It is part of the Combined Federal Campaign.

8. EANGUS Legislative Goals
Each year, EANGUS works on legislative issues to benefit National Guard members
Legislative goals come from the membership
See the Point Papers on our website for more details.
Each year, legislative goals are set by the membership of EANGUS. These goals are the marching orders for the National Office. The goals come from the members in state associations, through the Area Legislative committees, to the Resolutions Committee at the national level. At our annual conference, the Resolutions Committee considers each resolution, and then presents the resolutions to the delegates in large session. Once the delegates approve the resolutions, the National Office Legislative Department uses them to develop plans to address them on Capitol Hill by your legislators.
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9. The 2012 National Defense Authorization Act: Guard Empowerment
President Barack Obama signed the NDAA on December 31st of It includes a provision giving the Guard’s senior officer, the chief of the National Guard Bureau (NGB), a permanent seat on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
the Guard’s most significant legislative victory since the Militia Act of 1903 created the modern, dual-mission National Guard.
the NDAA enables the NGB chief to sit with the heads of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines.
Provides the Guard, for the first time, permanent representation among the nation’s senior military officers.
Requirements for the Pentagon to delineate Guard and Reserve equipment procurement in future budget requests and to prepare a report to Congress on the costs of Guard and Reserve units.
Guard and Reserve officers can be considered for appointment to certain command positions.
Creates a new three-star position of NGB vice chief and provides permanent funding to the Guard’s State Partnership Program with democratic nations all over the world.

10. EANGTN ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Unlimited commissary access for Guard members and reservists.
Education scholarships and tuition waivers or reimbursements
Permanent GI Bill for the National Guard and Reserve.
Increases in the Montgomery GI Bill.
SGLI expansions
Group life insurance
VA Home Loan for Guard and Reserve.
Military pay raises.
Implementation of Tricare for Life/ Pharmacy.
Dental Insurance.
Elimination of discrimination in hiring because
of National Guard and Reserve.
Improved Veterans’ Reemployment Rights.
Distinctive vehicle license plates

11. EANGTN Scholarships CSM VIRGIL R. WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP
$2,000 each awarded to 10 winners
Six $1,000 scholarships and one $ technical scholarship
The following persons are eligible:
1. EANGUS members
2. Unmarried sons and daughters of EANGUS members
3. Spouses of EANGUS members
4. Unmarried spouses and unmarried dependent sons and daughters of deceased EANGUS members who were in good standing at the time of their death.
The following persons are eligible:
EANGTN members
Unmarried, dependent sons and daughters of EANGTN members
Spouses of EANGTN members
EANGTN offers six Academic Scholarship and one Technical Scholarship. All the details including the application are on the web site. Applications must be in by January 15 of each year. EANGUS offers the CSM Virgil R Williams Scholarship which is administered by EANGUS. All the details are on the web site. Applications must be in by June 30/July 1 of each year. Scholarships are based on funds availability.

12. EANGTN Auxiliary Purpose:
To organize all spouses of enlisted persons who are members in good standing of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of Tennessee. To work together in unison for the purpose of advancing the standing, prestige, and social welfare of the Tennessee National Guard.
To support or spouses in their efforts to improve their position and status in their relationship with the civilian community as well as in a military environment.
Contact the EANGTN Office for more information on becoming an Auxiliary Member at

13. EANGTN Auxiliary Solider & Airman Relief Fund
Offers an opportunity to apply for one-time emergency grant to any current Tennessee National Guard member
All requests should be processed through the soldier’s chain of command with an endorsement by the unit First Sergeant, or a designated representative to also include Family Assistant Specialists.

14. Membership TN is ranked 3rd in the Nation for Membership!
Types of membership:
Annual – members of the National Guard and retirees, dues are paid every year
Life – members of National Guard and retirees, one-time fee payment for life
Associate – individuals who aren’t members of the National Guard, dues are paid every year
Associate Life – lifetime membership for associates
Corporate – Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Platinum Plus membership levels
Honorary – bestowed by EANGUS leaders
There are 5 categories of members of EANGUS/EANGTN. When you pay your dues, you belong to the state as well as the national organizations. Anyone can be an associate member—no National Guard affiliation is necessary. Delegates at the annual conference are determined by the number of members (not to include associate).

15. Membership
Membership for both organizations are included in the same payment.
So, when you join EANGTN, you’re joining EANGUS, as well!
It is quicker & easier for TN to process membership when payments are made through the state level.
Get with your Unit’s EANGTN Rep, visit or call Melissa Messina, , to Join/Renew.

16. EANGTN/EANGUS Membership Dues Fiscal Yr 1/1/2015-12/31/2015
Enlisted Membership Dues E-1 thru E-3 $12.00 E-4 $14.00 E-5 $17.00 E-6 $20.00 E-7 $23.00 E-8 $26.00 E-9 $29.00
Associate Membership Dues WO1 - WO3 $25.00 CW4 - CW5 $35.00 O1 - O3 $25.00 O4 - O6 $35.00 General Officers $45.00 Civilian Supporters $25.00
Auxiliary Membership: Annual - $15.00 Associate - $6.00
LIFE MEMBERSHIP - One-time fee of $210
ASSOCIATE LIFE MEMBERSHIP - 5 times the Associate's Annual Fee
EANGUS Associate Life Membership - One-time fee of $110
Dues include membership for both state and national associations

17. EANGTN Points of Contact
EANGTN AREA DIRECTORS:
JFHQ: SSG Karen Potts
194th ENG BDE: CSM Tracy McDow
278th ACR: 1SG Charles Haynes
30th TC: SFC Dennis Owens
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230th SB: 1SG Michael Proctor ,
President:
CMSgt Mike Horton
Vice President, Air:
MSgt John (Charlie) Latham
Vice President, Army:
SFC Paula Vaden
AIR Nashville: CMSgt Gail Tate
AIR Knoxville: MSgt John Latham
AIR Memphis: CMSgt Sanford Strunk
AIR Chatt: SMSgt William Ammons
Retirees: MSG (Ret) Sharon Rice

18. Get Involved Become a Unit Representative
We recommend that unit representatives be a junior enlisted service member. 
Frees up the senior personnel from additional responsibilities
Allows lower enlisted to feel a part of something bigger. 
More impactful for the younger service members to hear information about our Association from their peers. 
Unit Representatives are responsible for all Association business, i.e. collecting dues, keeping unit apprised of State and National Association news, etc.
Bullet 1/3: Hopefully, inspiring them to become a member and get more involved
Bullet 2: Monthly Update s

19. Upcoming Events 2015 EANGTN State Conference
April 24-26, 2015
Embassy Suites, Murfreesboro, TN
EANGUS Annual National Conference
Next conference taking place August 9-13, 2015
Indianapolis, IN
EANGUS hosts an annual conference and various events throughout the year. Check our website to see upcoming events.

20. “Enlisted Association of the National Guard of Tennessee”
Contact Information
Melissa Messina
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“Enlisted Association of the National Guard of Tennessee”
EANGTN Office
4332 Kenilwood Dr
Nashville, TN 38204
Our web site is unclassified, and open to anyone who has access to the world wide web. You can subscribe to a weekly legislative update at the EANGUS web site that will keep you informed, by , of things happening in Washington DC. EANGTN and EANGUS we are on FACEBOOK, too!
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