NGA-VT Drive Letter

NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT
Post Office Box 694
Essex Junction, VT 05452
December 2, 2009

Officers & Warrant Officers of the Vermont National Guard,

Greetings. It's that time of the year again to remind fellow officers of the importance of The National Guard Officers Association and urge prompt payment of the annual dues. I forward this letter to you as we are counting on you as professional leaders to voluntarily support YOUR PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION.

This year the State Directors' Board has set a deadline for unit representatives to submit dues by 15 March, 2010. Please refer to the end of this letter for the listing of unit representatives and the assessment of National and State Association dues. State and Federal assessments are due concurrently. We once again highly encourage members to pay using the on-line payment option located on the NGA-VT web site. The State coordinator will inform the units coordinators when payment is made by this method.

This past year, we achieved 100% membership for the third year in a row. With so many officers' deploying this year it is critical that we get everyone involved to sustain our 100% membership for yet another year. I am confident that we can reach this goal. I challenge each and every command or unit to sustain your support.

The National Association has also developed a video which is available from several sources. LTC Molind has a hard copy that can be borrowed from him. NGAUS has one that can be viewed on their web site www.ngaus.org or you can view it on YouTube. This video shows a great cross section of the work the association has done for its members.

This year posses a number of challenges with the deployment of the 86th Brigade, support of those family members left behind, and those filling critical roles keeping the Vermont Guard going during the deployment. Your National Guard has risen time and again to meet the needs of our Country. Without your support, it is difficult to maintain the readiness of our units and self-determine future transformations. It is perhaps more important now than ever that the National Guard has a consolidated voice. Make your voice heard by being a dues paying member. I ask that you unite with your fellow officers in the Stand for a Strong Guard. I hope we can count on you for your support.

Sincerely,

John L. Geno