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The President’s Report
By Bobby Lumsden, NCNGA President (president.ncnga@gmail.com)
A
s I reflect upon our 52nd
Annual
Convention, I am truly amazed to be
in the company of such a talented and
professional group of Soldiers and Airmen. I am
truly honored to have been selected to lead the
Association dedicated to serving our Outstanding
Guardsman, both Air and Army. If I were to thank
everyone individually that has helped me, this
message would carry on for days. I will simply
offer one sincere Thanks to each and every one of
you. Each one of you, whether Retired or currently
serving, have sacrificed and given much more than
words could ever express or the majority of this
country could ever imagine.
To all those that have ever served on a
committee, as a member of the Executive
Council, or in any other position within this great
Association, I offer a special thanks for your
exceptional service to the Association. To the new
members of the Executive Council, appointed
Committee Chairs, and Committee Members;
Congratulations and thanks for your willingness to
serve our Association! We all have a lot of work
ahead of us so get ready. The Past Presidents and
Executive Council Members have set us on a path
in which we can reach amazing heights; our job is
to carry the torch of continual improvement.
I have four priorities for the Association and
over the next few weeks, these will be presented
to the Executive Council and the Committees to
refine and publish. These four goals provide the
initial directions for our Executive Council and
Committees to begin to work on. Listed below are
the priorities with a brief description:
1) Increase Membership: Of course every
organization strives for 100% membership of those
eligible to join. However, thinking realistically a
short term goal of 85% membership with a long
term goal of 90% membership would set our
organization on a path to success in many areas.
Our membership numbers are key to shaping
the path to achieve all of our other goals. With
increased membership we have a larger voice to
ensure our messages are heard well beyond our
formations. Also, this allows the Association to
continue to improve our financial stability. Not
just because with more members we receive
additional dues, rather increased membership
opens more opportunities for corporate sponsors,
advertisements, and other forms of revenue.
2) Increase participation in the Association:
Any organization is only as good as its members’
willingness to serve. I am proud of the amount
of participation that we currently have; however,
we need more. It starts first with attending the
business sessions during our annual convention. We need more of our members
to attend, so our short term goal is to increase attendance at the 53rd
Annual
Convention to 350 members. Secondly, we need all Major Subordinate
Commands to get more members to volunteer for and serve on committees.
There must never come a time when our Executive Council seats are filled by
the “last man standing.” Finally, we ask for each and everyone one of you to
contact your unit representative or Executive Council member to ask how you
can get more involved.
3) Increase Financial Stability: First let me say we are a very financially
sound organization. However, the drop in the stock market several years back
was an awakening for our Council Members then and is still on the minds of
our Executive Council and Finance Committee. We must look for new ways
to increase our income. Whether it is offering new types of benefits to our
members for fee, capitalizing of e-commerce or a whole host of other means
we need to seek out ways to continue to build upon our financial strength to
ensure we never risk losing all after a bad turn in the stock market. This goal
sustains us for many generations to come.
4) Increase/Extend the Influence of the Association: Our Association has
an outstanding reputation within the State of North Carolina. However, we can
achieve greater influence within and outside of our great state. By partnering
with our Chain of Command, other state associations, NGAUS, EANGUS, and
other Military and Retired Organizations; not only the Elected Officials and
Bureaucratic Agencies within our state hear our message, but also those at the
National Level and beyond. This is the decisive priority for our Association,
because without influence our voice will not be heard.
Critical to each of these goals is an effective Communication Strategy. We
must ensure that our message is reaching our members so we maintain their
engagement. To this end, our communication practices must be reformed so
that we can meet our members where they stand. With our younger members,
this will require us to increase our use of social media and information
technology. At the same time, we must continue to use more traditional
techniques to reach older members and those that are not technologically
inclined. It is critical that we engage both groups because the Association’s
ability to thrive depends upon the efforts and contributions of both. Our older
members have the experience we need to achieve our immediate and short-
term goals. Our younger members, as our future leaders, are charged with
carrying our message forward and bringing the Association to new heights for
generations to come.
So you must be asking, “How can I help?” My response is simple. Do the
following three things at least once a month:
1) Talk to your new Soldiers and Airmen about the benefits of the
organization and encourage them to join.
2) Talk to at least one Soldier or Airmen in your unit (if still serving) or
one retiree member that is not currently a member of the association and ask
them to join, sometimes it only takes someone to ask.
3) Review the NCNGA Legislative Action Plan and Legislative Alerts
from NGAUS and EANGUS; then make contact with your Representative or
Senator about the issue (either by phone, email, written letter, or in person).
These things are a start. I will continue to place items in the Tarheel
Guardsman that I am asking for your help on, most of which take 30 minutes or
less of your time. Please consider helping our Association by doing these and
encouraging others to do the same.
I am honored to have been selected to lead our Association. I promise to keep
our Association moving in a direction that is beneficial for all our members. If
you ever have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to let me know.
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Officers Executive Council
Teri Foster, Editor
NCNGA:
Legacy Bridge Program 4
Combined Event Photos 6-11
NC National Guard:
Economic Impact Information 14,15
Contents:
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Guard Association.
President
Bobby Lumsden
Vice President
Brent Orr
Past President
Ronnie Honeycutt
Secretary-Treasurer
Adene Tyler
Judge Advocate
Rick Fay
Chaplain
Carl Singley
30th
HBCT
Brian Alkire
Scott Schnack
130th
MEB
Robert Holland
Christopher McCurry
60th
Troop Command
Velma Evans
Dale Baker, Jr.
449th
TAB
Colby Hammonds
Thomas Underwood
113th
Sustainment BDE
Miriam Gray
Randy Ly
JFHQ-NC
Steven Johnson
Charlene Johnson
139th
Regiment (CA)
James McKee
David Eaton
Air Guard
Barbara Doncaster
Wendy Larsen
Junior Council
Timothy Stanhope
Lonnie Brooks
Associate Class
John Eudy
John Sweat, Jr.
STAFF
Executive Director
Adene Tyler
Insurance Administrator
Teri Foster
Assistant Insurance Administrator
Rhonda Arndt
Executive Assistant
Kathy Ford
NCNGA Educational Foundation
Administrator
Peggy Robinson
Address changes or questions?
Contact us at
919-851-3390
ncnga@bellsouth.net or www.ncnga.org
Flag Day — 14 June 2013
Independence Day - 4 July 2013
Please fly your flag proudly!
Official publication of the North Carolina National Guard Association
TARHEEL GUARDSMAN
JUNE/JULY 2013 Volume 47 Number 3
Deadline for submitting
articles for the AUG/SEP issue of
the Tarheel Guardsman:
1 July 2013
On the cover:
(Left to right) - 1st
row: Bobby Lumsden,
Steven Johnson, Miriam Gray, Brent
Orr. 2nd
row: David Eaton, Rick Fay,
Randy Ly, Barbara Doncaster. 3rd
Row:
Colby Hammond, Ronnie Honeycutt,
Wendy Larsen, Tom Underwood. 4th
Row: John Sweat, Lonnie Brooks, John
Eudy, Timothy Stanhope, Brian Alkire.
5th
Row: James McKee
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Legacy Bridge Program
T
wo years ago, Active Associate
Representative Al Rose introduced a
program that is designed to financially
carry the Association through our present fiscal
transition period. As we move from a system
where we depended on our investments and
insurance premiums to pay our Association’s
expenses to one that will rely on new
revenue sources to cover our budget, the
Legacy Bridge Program will provide the
interim funds to meet budget costs until the
transition is complete. Our projection is that
this should occur within 4-5 years, and as
such it is a closed end program.
The short-term plan is to use the income
from the Legacy Bridge Program until our
new revenue sources come on-line allowing
us to insulate our investments so that they
are allowed to grow over the long-term.
At the end of 4-5 years, the new revenue
sources, along with insurance premiums, will
be our main income sources and the Legacy
Bridge Program will close.
NCNGA LEGACY BRIDGE PROGRAM
DONATION
Name:
Mailing Address:
City: State: Zip:
Phone: ( ) NCNGA Life Member: Yes No
Unit: Rank:
E-Mail Address:
$100 Donation (Donations are not tax deductible)
$25 Quarterly Installments _____ $100 Full Payment _____
_____ Check _____ Money Order _____ Master Card/Visa (Add $2 credit card fee)
Credit Card Information:
Acct #__________________________________________ Exp Date: ___________
3-digit Sec Code:__________ Signature: ____________________________________
Return Application &
Payment To:
NCNGA
ATTN: Legacy Bridge
Program
7410 Chapel Hill Road
Raleigh, NC 27607-5047
( ) I would like to make this donation in honor of ( ) in memory of ( )
Long-term, we hope to reach an investment fund goal of $3
million. At that point, even at a modest 4%, the Association could
survive indefinitely should our insurance and new revenue sources
take a hit during lean times.
Please consider joining us in the Legacy Bridge Program. And,
if you would like to remember or honor someone, please consider
making a donation in their name. Take a few minutes to fill out the
application and to write a check. Al and his team have started us in
the right direction. It is up to us now to make it happen.
Questions? Please call us at 919-851-3390.
*As of press time
*Our Newest Members of the
Legacy Bridge Program:
245. Bobby Lumsden
246 - Jimmy R. Mauldin
247. Charles R. Nielsen
248. Harold T. Mask
249. Roger E. Williams, Jr.
250 - 251 - Not assigned
252. 2-252 Ar OLD DAWGS
253 - 262 - Not assigned
263. In Memory of MSgt Bennie S. Frick
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Corporate Members and Exhibitors Helped
Make our Conference a Success!
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Scenes for our First
Combined Event
Photos by
Patti Findley
Thank you,
Patti!
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Everyone had a great time
on Friday evening of the
Combined Event!
If you didn’t arrive until Saturday
and only attended the Ball — you
need to plan on arriving earlier
next year & enjoy the festivities!
11. Page 11 – Tarheel Guardsman — June/July 2013
The First-Ever
Combined Event
Ball
Photos by
Maj. Matthew DeVivo,
US Army National Guard
WINSTON-SALEM, NC — More than 1,000
North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and
Airmen and their guests attended the Com-
bined Enlisted and Officer Military Balls as
part of the three-day North Carolina National
Guard Association Convention at the Twin
City Quarters, Winston-Salem, NC.
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A NGAUS tradition, the annual
conference allows members to gather
and vote on the top legislative priorities
for NGAUS, share information and
celebrate the camaraderie of being
National Guard and NGAUS members.
Join us in Hawaii and network with
more than 4,000 fellow National Guard
men and women from all 50 States,
Guam, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin
Islands and the District of Columbia.
Members and guests of the NCNG
will be staying in the Hyatt Regency
Waikiki.
• We will host a hospitality suite
in the Hyatt Regency Waikiki for
daily meetings and Hospitality
Night
• We have 30 rooms blocked at the
Hyatt at $159 (+taxes/fees)
• Registration is $200 and includes
tickets to the Governor’s
Reception, All States Dinner,
Convention Center exhibits
and events, and daily access to
refreshments at the North Carolina
National Guard’s hospitality suite.
For more information, contact MAJ
Brian McIlvaine, 1636 Gold Star Dr,
Raleigh, NC 27607 or 919-791-6419
or nc.ngaus@gmail.com. (You can
also go to www.ncnga.org and click on
Membership/NGAUS for more links to
the NGAUS website.)
135TH NGAUS GENERAL
CONFERENCE
HONOLULU, HI
20-23 SEPTEMBER 2013
NGAUS Conference
Join Us in Hawaii!
“For God and Country -
Still Serving Proudly.”
The North Carolina Department
of the American Legion
Thanks You for Your Service to
Our State and Nation!
We invite you to visit any of our 334
Posts, statewide, visit our website
www.nclegion.org,
email us at nclegion@nc.rr.com,
or call 919-832-7506.
INSURED MEMBERS OF THE NCNGA —
HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR BENEFICIARY
LATELY?
We have experienced several claims in the past year where beneficia-
ries had not been updated and ex-spouses received the death benefits
of the member’s NC National Guard Association Group Life Insur-
ance. Have you had a change in your marital status? If so, please
contact us to ensure your beneficiary is who you think it is!
Call 919-851-3390 ext 1 (Teri Foster) or ext 2 (Rhonda Arndt)
Commitment Defines Us
At EADS North America, we don’t
just talk about commitment — it
defines us. Commitment is delivering
more than 250 UH-72A Lakotas,
all on time and on budget, from a
workforce that is more than 50% U.S.
military veterans. That’s the kind of
commitment our armed forces
need, now more than ever.
www.eadsnorthamerica.com
Corporate Member —
Thank you for your support!
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Members meeting the eligibility
requirements to qualify for the Post
9-11 GI Bill are also able to transfer
their benefits to eligible dependents.
The requirements to transfer benefits
are:
- Be eligible for the Post 9-11 GI Bill
- Be a participating member of the Armed Forces (Active Duty
or Reserve)
- Have completed 6 years of satisfactory service
- Commit to an additional 4 years of service.
- Sign a Statement of Understanding
There are current exemptions to the 4-year service obligation
based on a member's retirement eligibility date.
Retirement Eligibility Date: Service Obligation
Before 1 Aug 09 None
After 1 Aug 09/Before 1 Aug 10 1 Year
After 1 Aug 10/Before 1 Aug 11 2 Year
After 1 Aug 11/Before 1 Aug 12 3 Year
These exemptions will expire 1 Aug 2013, therefore it is highly
recommended that members within the above retirement eligibil-
ity dates, who are contemplating transferring their benefits, do so
before 1 Aug 2013.
All members requesting transfer of Post 9-11 GI Bill benefits
after 1 Aug 2013 will incur a 4-year service obligation.
For more information: http://www.gibill.va.gov/benefits/
post_911_gibill/transfer_of_benefits.html or contact your local
VA office.
StanleyVidmar.com/Military
800-523-9462 GS-27F-5062C
Corporate Member —
Thank you for your support!
Corporate Member —
Thank you for your support!
New VA Hotline
for Women
Veterans
On April 23, 2013, the Department
of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched
its new Women Veterans hotline—
1-855-VA-WOMEN (1-855-829-
6636)—an incoming call center that
receives and responds to questions
from women Veterans, their families,
and caregivers across the nation about
available VA services and resources.
“The Women Veterans Call Center is
aimed at increasing women Veterans’
knowledge of all VA services and
benefits that they deserve,” said Krista
Stephenson, Army Veteran and Wom-
en Veterans Call Center Director.
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Roseboro
Roxboro
Saint Pauls
Salisbury
Sanford
Scotland Neck
Shallotte
Siler City
Smithfield
Snow Hill
Southern Pines
Statesville
Stem
Sylva
Tarboro
Taylorsville
Thomasville
Wadesboro
Wallace
Washington
Whiteville
Williamston
Wilmington
Windsor
Winston-Salem
Winterville
Woodland
Youngsville
ANG
ARNG
TOTALS
Ft. Bragg (ARNG)
High Point
Greensboro
Camp Butner
Sampson
Person
Robeson
Rowan
Lee
Halifax
Brunswick
Chatham
Johnston
Greene
Moore
Iredell
Granville
Jackson
Edgecombe
Alexander
Davidson
Anson
Duplin
Beaufort
Columbus
Martin
New Hanover
Bertie
Forsyth
Pitt
Northampton
Franklin
Cumberland
Guilford
Guilford
Granville
7
6
7,8
5,8,12
2
1
7
2,4
7
1,3
2
5,9
1,6,13
11
1
5
6
8
7
3
7
1
7
1
5
1,3
1
2
2,4,7
6,12
6,12
1,6,13
10
7
13
34
22
4
8
23
12
5
22
41
7
50
3
45
33
25
10
1
8
3
9
3
32
5
4
7
19,21
28
24,26,27,28
7
21,22
2
46
76,77
51,54
7
17,18
54
26
10
52,78
79
2,32
119
23
88
81
69
4
6
20
8
18,19
5
71
8,9,24
27
49
42,43,44,45
61
57,58,59,60,61,62
2,32
4
3
64
3
1
1
1
4
2
3
1
1
2
2
17
6
1
30
9
19
2
2070
4
3
62
3
1
1
1
4
2
3
1
1
2
2
17
6
1
26
9
19
2
1953
Value Per
2
4
117
Totals
Member
$277,554
$3,238,127
$2,521,114
$1,619,064
$555,108
$786,402
$1,989,135
$2,336,078
$1,156,474
$1,572,805
$994,568
$2,428,596
$1,225,863
$1,434,028
$1,873,488
$462,590
$925,179
$1,295,251
$2,197,301
$3,631,329
$5,458,558
$3,839,494
$948,309
$314,428,870
Federal
$3,500,000
$1,400,000
$2,400,000
$1,800,000
$9,100,000
$26,987
$4,884
$56,980
$44,363
$28,490
$9,768
$13,838
$35,002
$41,107
$20,350
$27,676
$17,501
$42,735
$21,571
$25,234
$32,967
$8,140
$16,280
$22,792
$38,665
$63,899
$96,052
$67,562
$16,687
$4,549,339
State
$1,200,000
$1,200,000
$390
$423,657
$4,942,660
$3,848,215
$2,471,331
$847,313
$1,200,361
$3,036,206
$3,565,777
$1,765,236
$2,400,721
$1,518,103
$3,706,996
$1,871,150
$2,188,893
$2,859,683
$706,094
$1,412,189
$1,977,065
$3,353,949
$5,542,842
$8,331,915
$5,860,584
$1,447,494
$478,468,546
Local
City County Congressional
District
NC Senate
District
NC House
District
Total FT
Emp
Federal
Emp
State Emp Federal
Budget
State
Budget
Economic
Impact
NCNG Economic Impact Exhibit 2012 - continued
Information provided by COl (Ret) F. Doug Phelps
NC Adjutant General – MG Greg Lusk
http://www.facebook.com/NCAdjutantGeneral
http://twitter.com/NCTAG
NC Assistant Adjutant General Air – Brig. Gen. Todd Kelly
http://facebook.com/NCAirAAG
http://twitter.com/NCAirAAG
NC Senior Enlisted Leader – Command Sgt. Maj. John Swart
http://www.facebook.com/NCCSM
http://twitter.com/NCSCSM
— NC National Guard Contact Inforamtion —
NC Command Chief Warrant Officer Rick Comer
http://www.facebook.com/pages/NC-Command-Chief-Warrant-
Officer/261726843901458
http://www.twitter.com/NCCWO
NC Command Chief Master Sergeant Chief Master Sgt. Bruce
Pickett
http://www.facebook.com/pages/NC-State-Command-Chief-
Master-Sergeant/330777956943662
http://www.twitter.com/NCCmdChief
TAG email contact: pao@ng.army.mil
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To order tickets, send check, money order, MasterCard or Visa information to:
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Make checks or money order payable to NCNGA. A fee of $23 will be charged for any check returned due to
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When ordering
tickets, please
allow one week
for delivery
2013 NCNGA Discount Ticket Order Form
Carowinds/Kings Dominion - Valid at either park - $33.00 for ages 3 & up.
(Carowinds Gate prices (opens March 31) – Adults - $56.99 - ages 3-61 & at least 48” tall.
Junior/Senior - $39.99-ages 3-61 & under 48” tall or 62 & older: Children under 3-FREE. )
Kings Dominion Gate prices (opens April 6) – Adults - $61.99 - ages 3-61 & at least 48” tall.
Junior/Senior - $39.99 - ages 3-61 & under 48” tall or 62 & older. Children under 3-FREE.)
Wet ‘n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park* - Adult Tickets-$27.00 for over 48” tall.
Park open May 25 - Sept. 2 (Gate price $34.99 over 48” tall. Children 2 & under are FREE.)
Junior Tickets* - $19.00. (Gate price $24.99 under 48” tall.)
*Tickets can also be ordered online at www.emeraldpointe.com. Call NCNGA for Corporate Code.**
Busch Gardens Military Appreciation Days - Tickets $38 for ages 3 & up.
Valid Through 27 October (Gate prices $49.00 ages 3 & up)
Busch Gardens Fun Card - Tickets $65.00. ($70 at gate) Valid Thru 2 September ONLY
Water Country USA - Tickets $27.00 for ages 3 & up. Valid 18 May thru Sep 2 Only
(Gate prices - Ages 3 & up $49.99. Ages 2 & under FREE.)
*ANHEUSER-BUSCH “HERE’S TO THE HEROES” TRIBUTE*
Single Day’s FREE Admission to Anheuser-Busch Parks for active military & 3 direct dependants.
Register online @ www.herosalute.com or at the park entrance plaza with DOD photo ID.
Quantity Total $
Subtotal
Credit
Card Fee +$3.00
Total Due $