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2	Who We Are www.eangus.org Largest Enlisted Reserve Component association Created in 1970 by a group of senior Noncommissioned officers from MS and SD Incorporated in Jackson, Mississippi in 1972 Created to give a voice on Capitol Hill for enlisted National Guard issues Represent over 414,000 enlisted National Guard men & women, and their families, and retirees Longstanding Member of The Military Coalition (TMC)
3	Where We Are www.eangus.org National Headquarters is located at 3133 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria Virginia 5 minutes to NGB 15 minutes to Capitol Hill
4	Categories of Membership
5	Our Organization
6	Organizational Structure
7	Auxiliary Structure
8	http://www.themilitarycoalition.org Formed to work on compensation and benefits issues for servicemembers and veterans, and their families Speaks with one powerful voice to lawmakers 35 member associations, representing over 5.5 million members EANGUS Executive Director Mike Cline is President of TMC and co-chairs the Guard-Reserve Subcommittee
9	Guard Caucus House Guard and Reserve Caucus (185 members) Senate Guard Caucus (96 members)
10	Legislative Goals Each year, EANGUS works legislative issues to benefit National Guard members. Legislative goals come from the membership. Legislative goals, point papers can be found on our web site.
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13	What Your State Accomplishes through the State Association Education scholarships and tuition waivers or reimbursements State income tax advantages Group life insurance Distinctive vehicle license plates Low cost home loans State bonus for combat zone service Free drivers license Monetary award for enlistment referrals Credit union membership Free toll passes on bridges and highways Exemption from arrest while going to/from duty Interest free emergency loans State retirement income for NG service Reduced or free hunting/fishing licenses Limited exemption of property taxes Exemption from jury duty Burial rights in state cemeteries
14	Member Benefits
15	Scholarships
16	“We Care for America” Foundation Scholarships Awards Program Veterans Against Drugs Program 501(c)(3) charitable organization Emergency grants for ANG/ARNG due to financial hardship Over 400 grants have been approved since Hurricane Katrina, totaling more than $250,000
17	EANGUS Events 38^th Annual Conference August 9-12, 2009 Rochester, MN (register on our web site)
18	WEB PAGE on the Internet www.eangus.org (Site registration required) 1-800-234-EANG For the price of a couple of movie tickets…
19	Senior Leader Involvement www.ngb.army.mil
20	Join Today! www.eangus.org The only association that has two things in common with YOU: - National Guard - Enlisted Shouldn’t you and all your troops be an EANGUS member today? 800-234-EANG (3264) www.eangus.org