1. HNGEA 101 Hawaii National Guard Enlisted Association www.hngea.org “Legislation First – Membership Always”

2. Who We Are? Originally organized as the Hawaii National Guard NCO Association on 16 July 1964. On 9 May 1973, the Association opened membership to all enlisted ranks, and the name was changed to the Hawaii National Guard Enlisted Assocation (HNGEA). Our Mission is to give a voice to Enlisted National Guard members, their families, and retirees. We fight for our current and future benefits at the National and State level!

3. Who is EANGUS? www.EANGUS.org www.EANGUS.org Largest Enlisted reserve component association. Organized in SD in 1970 by Senior NCOs; incorporated in MS in 1972. Their mission is to give a voice on Capitol Hill for Enlisted National Guard men and women, their families, and retirees.

4. Organizational Structure President Executive Council Area Directors State Presidents Executive Council Council Representatives Standing Committees Special Committees National Office Staff EANGUS HNGEA

5. Our Purpose Advance the status, welfare, and professionalism of the Enlisted members of the Hawaii National Guard (Army and Air). Promote and maintain adequate national security, to further the interests of the Hawaii National Guard. Your Membership enables legislative representatives, both State and National, to promote new benefits and to maintain our current benefits, for the betterment of the Enlisted Core. WITHOUT YOUR MEMBERSHIP MANY OF THESE BENEFITS WOULDN’T HAVE BEEN ACHIEVED OR WOULD HAVE BEEN LOST!

6. State & National Accomplishments State Income Tax Deduction Increase in Tax Year 2014 to $6,137.00 Vehicle Registration Weight Tax Exemption State Tuition Assistance Program – Just got this back 2 years ago! Post 9/11 G.I. Bill – Amended to Include Title 32 HNGEA Scholarship Program (Sponsored by USAA) State Sponsored Life Insurance (SSLI) Increased maximum guaranteed VA Home Loan amount to $750,000 (0% down), $500K-$600K Outer Islands Burial rights in state cemeteries Scholarship Programs (Grand Canyon University, Grantham University, University of Phoenix, Kaplan University)

7. State Income Tax Deduction Trend

8. Membership Benefits Awards to individuals who support EANGUS Grants & Scholarships Health & Vision Care Plans Travel Discounts Vendor discounts with Apply, Dell, Silvertowne Mint, FTD Flowers … and much, much more to come at hngea.org and eangus.orghngea.orgeangus.org

9. Your Representatives Executive Council President: CSM Thomas Odoardi (HIARNG) Vice President-Air: MSgt (Ret) Glenda Buis (HIANG) Vice President-Army: SFC Eunjin Chang (HIARNG) Secretary: SGT Charmaine Reyes (HIARNG) Treasurer: SGT Angelica Sunio (HIARNG) Past President: SMSgt Ramon Quizon (HIANG) Island Representatives Oahu: SSG Henry Francisco (HIARNG) / 1Sgt Priscilla Bastatas (HIANG) Kauai: SFC Phillip Kamakea (HIARNG) / MSgt Mandy Mahuka (HIANG) Maui: SFC Paul-Michael Hayes (HIARNG) / VACANT (HIANG) Big Island: MSG Ha Chi (HIARNG) / SMSgt Mark Taketa (HIANG)

10. Questions Regarding… HIANG Membership: hngea.vpair@gmail.comhngea.vpair@gmail.com HIARNG Membership: hngea.vparmy@gmail.comhngea.vparmy@gmail.com Accounting: hngea.treasurer@gmail.comhngea.treasurer@gmail.com Website: hngeasecretary@gmail.comhngeasecretary@gmail.com