ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY
CENTRAL TEXAS ‑ FORT HOOD CHAPTER
Business Plan July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010
Approved by Board of Governors, May 20, 2009;
amended by Board of Governors, November 18, 2009.
CHAPTER GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
· Maintain Star Chapter (min: 7,000 individual members; or as established by National) and Chapter of Excellence status.
· Maintain National Presidents’ Club - Gold - status.
· Grow total corporate membership to 350 members.
· Translate AUSA's professional and educational objectives into timely general membership and special (NCO/Enlisted) programs.
· Strengthen community involvement with and for Soldiers and their Families, placing emphasis on support to deployed Soldiers and their Central Texas Families.
· Expand activities with DA Civilians.
· Support the Army National Museum and AUSA’s Institute of Land Warfare
· Support local junior and senior Army ROTC programs.
· Support Army recruiting.
· Promote and support the Army’s Wounded Warrior Program.
· Provide other support & assistance to Soldiers and Soldier families, as we can.
LEADERS’ AGENDA: Support the chapter plan via:
1. Executive Committee (EXCOM) meetings* - monthly, at 1130 hours on the third Tuesday of every month.
2. Board of Governors (BofG) meetings* - quarterly, at 1730 hours on the third Wednesday in August, November, February and May.
3. General Membership Meetings - Not less than three in each program year, including one in June when new chapter leadership is formally elected.
*Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change, based on a need to involve the greatest number of our members in each meeting.
PRIMARY SUPPORTED ACTIVITIES (with estimated annual cost):
SPECIAL PROGRAM Establish a temporary committee, to be known as the Community Response to the 11/5 Tragedy Committee, to receive, manage and appropriately distribute the funds received as the result of our “Community Response to the 11/5 Tragedy” solicitation, to care for the affected Soldiers and their Families, and to otherwise appropriately memorialize this tragedy.
Net Cost: Estimated at $900,000.00
1. Support deployed, home-based and returning Fort Hood Units, their Soldiers and Families, allocating chapter assets in a manner that assures AUSA visibility and involvement.
Net cost: $ 42,000
2. Support other Fort Hood Soldier‑based activities; as examples:
Fort Hood Spiritual Fitness Center of Excellence
Fort Hood Enlisted Club Back To School Bingo
Fort Hood Santa's Workshop
Fort Hood Welcome Home ceremonies
Fort Hood Women's Conference
Monthly III Corps & Fort Hood or subordinate MSC retirement/celebration ceremonies
MSC Deployment and Redeployment support
NCO and Enlisted Leadership Forum
Other needs, as appropriate
Net cost: $ 58,000
3. Provide scholarships to deserving active or retired Soldier‑members, or members of their immediate Family.
Net cost: $ 50,000; $3,000 from chapter, all other support from member contributions.
4. Recognize Major Subordinate Command NCOs and Soldiers of each calendar Qtr, and of the Year.
Net cost: $ 2,500
5. Sustain Soldier Discount Coupon Book.
Net cost: $ 20,000
6. Support the Army’s Wounded Warrior Program
Net cost: $ 5,000
7. Support Fort Hood’s Army Birthday Celebration, o/a 14 June 10.
Net Cost: $ 2,000
8. Support Army, Air Force and Marine Corps junior and senior ROTC programs in local schools.
Net cost: $ 5,000 (7 Distinguished HS JROTC students @ $500 ea; one distinguished Sr.ROTC student @ $1000; $500 misc. support expenses)
9. Support Army recruiting.
Net cost: $ 1,000
10. Recognize one or more distinguished Fort Hood civilian employee(s).
Net cost: $ 250
11. Recognize and thank our corporate supporters.
New cost: $ 2,000
12. Conduct not less than three general membership meetings based on a single coordinated theme.
Net cost: $0 ‑ events are self‑sustaining.
13. Support national meeting. Host single major event for Fort Hood attendees and chapter guests as a by-invitation event at an appropriate Washington site.
Net cost: $ 50,000
14. Fund monthly Executive Committee meetings:
Net cost: $1200 (estimated at $100 per x 12 meetings)
15. Fund quarterly Board of Governors’ meetings:
Net cost$ 1,400 (estimated at $350 per quarterly meeting)
16. Sustain chapter web site and Adopt A Unit support structure throughout the chapter’s area of operation.
Net cost: $ 2,500 (billable value of service support, though firm does not bill)
17. Promote the Army’s Freedom Team Salute, placing emphasis on corporate members, distinguished individual members and regional or state civic leaders.
Net cost $ 500
18. Support Army National Museum and AUSA Institute of Land Warfare (ILW).
Net cost: $2,000 ($1,000 each)
19. Staff membership & information booth at Fort Hood Retiree Day, Oct. ‘09.
Net Cost: $ 200
20. Conduct end-of-program year chapter awards and installation of officers/board.
Net cost: $ 1,000
21. Other issues, opportunities, activities and contingencies, except those generated through major Grant Request successes
Net cost: $ 2,950
22. Major Grant Successes - funds received through grants come to the chapter and are passed on to Soldier and Family Support efforts
Net Cost: $ TBD
23. Administration (Postage, paper, mailing support).
Net cost: $ 6,000
