THE SIGNAL

SIDE-BY-SIDE WE STAND WITH PRIDE

Newsletter of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United Sates Auxiliary

Volume 40, Issue 10

June 2012

Call to Conference You are cordially invited to the 39th Annual EANGUS Auxiliary Conference Long Beach, California August 26-29, 2012
Its time to make your list and check it twice for Conference will be here soon. I always do this as there are many things to remember to bring. California is busy getting ready to host us. Be sure to bring your silent auction items, door prizes, state pins, cameras, light jacket/sweater, etc. Sheila Bandy included much more in her conference update in the May Signal. Help out your new members so they know what they need. I will put an updated Agenda in the July Signal. There are a few adjustments to be made due to the EANGUS Agenda.
In This Issue
President's Message...................... Secretary Minutes . Treasurer Information.. Legislative News. Nomination Information.. Membership Information Credentials and Rules Info. Life Membership.. Starr Boatwright Tribute. Area Information .

The minutes from the 39th EANGUS Auxiliary Conference are in this issue. Review these as this will be your only copy. Please make sure to get a copy to your members. Our Treasurer, Cora Sower is working on an updated 2012Disc filled with good information. It will include Adobe fill-able forms. A flyer from her is in this newsletter. I want to remind everyone that this is an election year. Our Nominations chair, Sondra Monastra has included a letter and nominations forms. The deadline is Aug. 1st, by mail. We will elect, President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Each area will elect a new Area Director. She has not received any nominations to date. Discuss within your states and step up to volunteer. Dianne Williams needs all of us to volunteer some time at our EANGUS Auxiliary membership booth which will be set up at conference. This will benefit all the states!!! I have included her letter again. Margaret Greenfield, Rules and Credentials Chair has included the information needed for the conference. She has an Attendance form which needs to be returned to her by July 15 th. All the other forms you will need to bring to the Conference.

Dorothy Inglese (CA) that puts together a shadow box of our state pins is missing some states: Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Wyoming, and Puerto Rico. Please email her at: dorothyinglese61@gmail.com Correction to the dates of the 2013 EANGUS Conference in Sioux Falls, South Dakota-August 18-21, 2013 As many of you know we lost a dear friend, member Starr Boatwright (AL) to cancer. There is an article and picture included in this issue sent in by Judy Wood, (AL), EANGUS Auxiliary VP. She will always be remembered by many of us and greatly missed. John Ball (SD) Past President of EANGUS passed away after a long illness. We thank him for his service and dedication over the years. Many of us have been involved in the recent storms, fires and high heat throughout this great nation. Lets pray for one another and check in on your family, friends, and our neighbors. As we all celebrate our Nations Birthday on July 4th, have fun, be safe, and remember those who are deployed or passed on. The Signal can also be viewed on www.eangus.org (click on Auxiliary, then Publications). Check out the entire Website as more things have been added. We are working to get the Auxiliary membership on line in the future. As we continue to meet the needs of our soldiers, airmen, and their families. God Bless you and your families,

Jenny Lainhart
Jenny Lainhart, EANGUS Auxiliary President jlainhart@ymail.com

Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) Auxiliary Minutes of First General Session Tuesday, August 16, 2011
[Memo for the Record: Minutes are composed in past tense and recorded what was done. Speakers, imperative information, and reports are streamlined; otherwise, if necessary, only reports are replicated. All motions in these minutes are composed verbatim and the Secretary edits motions for spell check only. Secretarys personal opinion is not deemed in the minutes. (Roberts Rules of Order newly revised 10th Edition)]

The first general session of the Thirty-Eighth (38th) Annual conference of the EANGUS Auxiliary was called to order by President Jenny Lainhart at 9:05 a.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2011, in Charleston, West Virginia at the civic center. Opening remarks were given by Jenny Lainhart, President. She stated that she had previously published all important information in The Signal, so that everyone would be aware of what would be discussed during this conference. She introduced all of the EANGUS Auxiliary past Presidents who were present in the General Session. They were Sara Hendricks, Nancy McDowell, Brooks Marr, Dorothy Inglese, Sheila Bandy, and Vivian Taylor. President Lainhart introduced the Officers and Executive Board members who were present. Marie Brabham, Area III Director, was absent due to sickness. Invocation was given by Sherry Blackwell, Auxiliary Chaplain. Pledge to the Flag was led by Judy Wood, Vice-President. Roll Call was taken by Ute Vance, Secretary. Present were five (5) officers, nine (9) Area Directors, and nineteen (19) appointees and committee chairmen. Twenty-two (22) states were represented. There were sixty-nine (69) delegates, forty-eight (48) proxies, eighteen (18) members, and eighteen (18) guests. Secretary Vance reported there was a quorum. Special guest, Mary Keeser, Founder of Americas Adopt-A-Soldier addressed the conference about her program. She stated that her organization mailed over two thousand (2000) care packages a year, they also go into hospitals and work with wounded soldiers; also have an outreach program to provide soldiers and their families with technology needed to stay in touch. Distinguished guest, Mike Bray, Oklahoma EANGUS Vice President, made a presentation on behalf of the Oklahoma Auxiliary in the form of two checks. One check in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00) was presented to the EANGUS Auxiliary Scholarship Fund, and another check in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00) was presented to the Ronald McDonald House in Charleston, West Virginia. Margaret Greenfield, Credentials and Rules Chairman, validated the attendance report. She showed a total of eighty-three (83) delegatessixty-nine (69) delegates, five (5) officers and nine (9) Area

Directors)forty-eight (48) proxies, zero (0) alternates, eighteen (18) members, and eighteen (18) guests. President Lainhart called the meeting back to order after the attendance report was validated by Margaret Greenfield, Credentials and Rules Chairman. According to the chairperson, there were no changes to the standing rules from last year for this conference. Credential and Rules were adopted as printed. The minutes of the 2010 conference were printed in the conference book. There were no corrections or additions to the 2010 conference minutes. Shirley Bogdan made a motion to adopt the minutes as printed. Carol Benda seconded the motion. The 2010 conference minutes were adopted as printed. Treasurers report was given by Cora Sower, Treasurer. Report was adopted as printed. She reminded everyone that the cutoff date for state dues was December 31, 2011. She would be available if anyone needed help with submittal of their state dues. She also had additional discs available which contain the different submission forms. Proposed budget for 2012 was given by Sheila Bandy, Chairman of the Finance Committee. She explained that the budget had been approved by the Board. She also stated that the books had been audited and were in order. Copies of the budget were handed out to every delegate to be reviewed by Wednesdays meeting. The budget would be discussed and voted on in Wednesdays meeting. A welcome to California and an update regarding the Shadow Box fundraising effort were given by Dorothy Inglese. She asked for everyone to sell tickets for the Shadow Box before Wednesday. The drawing would take place Wednesday. She explained that the Pin Collection Project started in 2005 when then President Sheila Bandy, and Carol Benda, from Minnesota, were collecting state pins in a jar and selling opportunity drawing tickets. The incidental costs for this years shadow box had been donated. The Shadow Box contained pins from all fifty (50) states, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Washington DC, as well as seven different pins from the national office including Geico and five pins from West Virginia. Silent Auction - There were two hundred thirty-six (236) items turned in for the Silent Auction. Burden Bear guidelines were given out by Sharon Henderson, Chairman. She stated she still had additional forms if anyone had anyone who had been sick, was unable to come to the conference, or had to leave the conference early due to an accident or other unforeseen circumstances. She requested these forms be turned in to her by 7 a.m. Wednesday morning. Seven (7) burden bears would be given out during the Second General Session. She also thanked Iowa for donating fifty dollars ($50.00) towards the expenses associated with the burden bears. Introduction of Sherry Blackwell, National Chaplain. Chaplain Blackwell asked that any prayer requests be sent to her via e-mail and she would share those prayer requests with the whole Auxiliary membership so as many prayers as possible would go out. Election of new Area Directors: President Lainhart asked that new Area Directors be elected at Wednesday mornings caucus meetings and that Sondra Monastra, nomination chair, be given the names of each incoming Area Director. President Lainhart reiterated that the Pop Tab donations, as well as the toiletry item donations, were strictly voluntary. It is strictly up to each state on what they want to do with their donations, if any. Those states that have brought donations were to give those to Carol Benda, who would present the

check to the Ronald McDonald House representative. Cora Sower, treasurer, would keep tabs on the receipts of all money received. Continuity report was brought by Brooks Marr. She would continue to forward her information to President Lainhart to be reported in The Signal. President Lainhart stated that no report for Family Affairs Committee would be given. She explained that prior to the formation of the Family Readiness Groups and Family Support Centers; the Family Affairs Committee disseminated a lot of important information. However, at this time, the committee would have to be rethought, and she would welcome any recommendation on how the committee should be changed for next year. The Audit report was given by Sheila Bandy. She reported that the audit showed a mistake of one cent, which was corrected, and the finance committee approved the audit. Pat Reed made the motion to accept the audit report as read. Marlys List seconded the motion. The audit report was adopted as read. Edna Steinberg gave an update on the Auxiliary history. President Lainhart also thanked her for having prepared the First Timers books and for being the unofficial photographer during this years conference. Vivian Taylor, Lifetime Membership Chair, reported that there were fifteen (15) members in the class of 2010. To date there were twelve (12) ladies and one (1) gentleman in the Lifetime Member Class for 2011. However, one additional member was added on Monday who would be Lifetime Member Number 736. Two additional ladies were interested in becoming Lifetime Members, but would have to wait until 2012, as they had to be annual members before they would able to become Lifetime Members. She also reported the loss of several Auxiliary Members during the past year that would be recognized during Wednesdays memorial service. These members were Helen Denton, Lifetime Member Number 552; Carolyn Freeman, Annual Member from Georgia; Phyllis Hunt, Lifetime Member Number 235; Vivian Deal, Lifetime Member Number 116; and Marie Hicks, Lifetime Member Number 371. Vivian Taylor also gave the Public Relations Report. E-mails were sent to remind leaders to provide news articles to local outlets concerning meetings and events in order to publicize the work of EANGUS and the EANGUS Auxiliary. Vivian Taylor read My 12 Hour Soldier, a letter by Shanna B. Jones, a flight nurse recounting a flight taking a bilateral amputee back to the United States for treatment. Ms. Jones expressed a heartfelt gratitude to all soldiers, those who were still fighting, those who were wounded, those who were bringing them home, and all those friends and families who support them. Closing Prayer by Sherry Blackwell, Chaplain. Meeting was recessed at 11:30 a.m. so members could attend Auxiliary luncheon. The meeting would reconvene at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday morning. Auxiliary luncheon was held at the Marriott Hotel where everyone was welcomed by President Jenny Lainhart. Invocation was given by Sherry Blackwell, Chaplain. President Lainhart recognized all special guests in attendance. A short version of Rhapsody in Blue was performed by the Charleston Academy of Ballet. The guest speaker was Natalie Tennant, Secretary of State for the state of West Virginia. The 249th Army Band played for the attendees while a delicious lunch was served amid the lovely table decorations.

President Lainhart presented the following awards: Presidents Award: Claude Imagna, New York Torch Award: Marie Brabham, Florida Outstanding Area Directors Award: Edna Steinberg, Area V Dianne Williams, Area III Distinguished Service Award: Sondra Monastra, Ohio Lifetime Member Award: Marsha Stark, California Smile Award: Sheila Bandy, Kentucky Betty Hagarman, Arkansas Sondra Monastra, Ohio Outstanding States Award: 1 - 25 members Pennsylvania 26 - 75 members Wisconsin 75+ members Mississippi The luncheon was concluded with a benediction by Sherry Blackwell, Chaplain

Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) Auxiliary Minutes of Second General Session Wednesday, August 17 2011
[Memo for the Record: Minutes are composed in past tense and recorded what was done. Speakers, imperative information, and reports are streamlined; otherwise, if necessary, only reports are replicated. All motions in these minutes are composed verbatim and the Secretary edits motions for spell check only. Secretarys personal opinion is not deemed in the minutes. (Roberts Rules of Order newly revised 10 th Edition)]

The second general session of the Thirty-Eighth (38th) Annual Conference of the EANGUS Auxiliary was called to order at 9:13 a.m. by President Jenny Lainhart. Invocation was given by Chaplain, Sherry Blackwell. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Judy Wood. Announcement was made that music CDs by James Rogers, guest artist who would be performing I Guard America at Wednesday evening banquet, could be purchased at the Wednesday morning session. All of the proceeds would be donated to the National Guard. Roll Call by Ute Vance, Secretary. Present were five (5) officers, five (5) area directors, seventy (70) delegates, forty-eight (48) proxies, sixteen (16) members, eleven (11) Guests, and a total of twentytwo (22) states. Secretary Vance reported there was a quorum. Philanthropic Chairman, Carol Benda, presented a check in the amount of one thousand two hundred eighty-six dollars and three cents ($1,286.03) to Dewayne Dickens, the local Ronald McDonald House representative. Secretary, Ute Vance, announced that Terri Santiago would not be addressing the membership about the cookbooks she was selling. The proceeds from sell of the cookbooks would be donated to The Wounded Warrior Program. Information about this program, including how to order cookbooks, would be published in the next issue of The Signal. Philanthropic Chairman, Carol Benda, announced that the collected toiletry items would be donated to the Brookside Family Life Center; a Christian based facility which houses single women and women with children on short term as well as long term basis. This facility helps women to get job skills, assists with job search, finding permanent housing, and provides drug rehabilitation. Legislative Chair, Barbara Rains, reported that there were legislative POCs for Areas I, III, IV, V, and VII. POCs were still needed for Areas II and VI. The legislative SOP was revised in 2011 and copies distributed to the Executive Board. She reported that during the period from June 30, 2010, through June 20, 2011, there were 3,643 legislative contacts made with Mississippi having made the most contacts. She explained that this figure probably reflected only a small portion of the actual contacts made by the Auxiliary members. Certificates of Appreciation were given to the persons who had volunteered to be the Legislative Area Point of Contact for their area. Legislative awards were given to Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wisconsin for legislative activity. Scholarship Chair, Marlys List, reported that five (5) applications for scholarships were received last year. One application was withdrawn due to ineligibility; two were not eligible as their applications were incomplete. Of the two remaining applicants Cassandra A. Venske, Wisconsin, received a

scholarship in the amount of one thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($1,250.00) and Jordan L. Waters, Iowa, received a total of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). The scholarship selection committee proposed for the 2012 scholarship year that one scholarship in the amount of one thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($1,250.00) and three additional scholarships in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) each, one being the scholarship donated by USAA, be awarded. Marlys List also proposed that the criteria to qualify for scholarship be changed to include unmarried stepchildren or step grandchildren. The proposed addendum was read for the assembly. It was hoped that by enlarging the criteria more applicants would qualify for scholarships and participation in the scholarship program would increase. This issue would be voted on by the membership under new business. A ten (10) minute recess was taken. Andi Strauss from California presented next years national conference in Long Beach, California, from August 26 through August 29, 2012, with travel days being 25 and 30 August. Welcome night would take place at the Hilton Hotel. Every hotel would be located no farther than three blocks from the convention center. He discussed the available airports, travel from airports to the conference locations, and stated that there would be no bus transportation from the airports. Silent Auction Chair, Stella Cameron, presented the total income from this years Silent Auction. She stated that the country store generated forty-two dollars and fifty cents ($42.50) and the Silent Auction generated four thousand three hundred fifty-nine dollars and fifty cents ($4,359.50), for a total of four thousand four hundred two dollars ($4,402.00). Thirty-two (32) states had brought a total of two hundred thirty-six (236) items for the Silent Auction, one state, as well as three contributors, had made monetary donations. Membership Awards Chair, Dianne Williams, recognized this years membership award winners for their recruiting efforts. The following awards were given: Category I (1 - 25 members) Annual Members: 1. 2. First Place for increase and percentage increase in annual members - State of Arizona Second Place for increase and percentage increase in annual members - State of Missouri

Life Members: First place increase and percentage increase in annual members - State of Missouri No award given for associate member increases Category II (26-75 members) Annual Members 1. 2. 3. 4. First Place for largest increase of annual members - State of South Dakota First place for largest percentage increase of annual members - State of Massachusetts Second place for increase in annual members and percentage increase in annual members - State of Kansas Third place for percentage increase in annual members - State of South Dakota

Life Members 1. 2. 3. 4. First place of largest increase in life members - State of California First place for percentage increase in life members - State of Massachusetts Second place for percentage increase in life members - State of California Third place for increase and percentage increase in life members - State of Louisiana

Associate Members 1. 2. 3. 4. First place for increase in associated members - State of Kansas First place for percentage increase in associate members - State of Virginia Second place for percentage increase in associate members - State of Massachusetts Third place for percentage increase in associate members - State of Kansas

Category III (75+ Members) First place for increase in life members and percentage increase in life members - State of Mississippi Individual Award Recruiting Member of the Year - Marie Brabham, Florida The gift from the drawing by the membership committee was won by Ashleigh Hesley. Burden Bears Chair, Sharon Henderson, gave out seven burden bears during this years conference: 1. Sherry Blackwell - South Dakota 2. Starr Boatwright - Alabama 3. Ruth Berger - Iowa 4. Sara Hendricks - Iowa and New Mexico 5. Peggy Schmidlkofer - Alabama 6. Lorraine Miller - New Mexico 7. Tessie and Joe Murray - Iowa Sharon Henderson recognized Marilyn Freking as having helped with the burden bear project. President Jenny Lainhart requested that the Constitution Chair look carefully at the constitution and bylaws, which, in her opinion, needed several changes. She appointed Richard Bryant, New Mexico, to chair the Constitution Committee; Mr. Bryant accepted the appointment. The 2012 budget was proposed by the Auxiliary President, and was approved by the Executive Board and was now being brought forward for the bodys approval. Richard Bryant, New Mexico, made motion to accept the 2012 proposed budget. Shirley Bogdan, from Massachusetts, seconded the motion. President Lainhart explained that the membership dues should not increase. The budget should increase by increased membership and by donations. She also explained that she was in discussions with USAA who may be offering to fund an Auxiliary scholarship. Discussions ensued

about the proposed budget. Jenny Lainhart called for voting on the budget. The proposed budget for 2012 was approved. Nomination Chair, Sondra Monastra, introduced the new Area Directors. Area I was vacant; Cathy Hammack, Area Director for Area II; Marie Brabham for Area III; Pat Bishop for Area IV; Margaret Greenfield for Area V; Linda Lyon for Area VI; and Dorothy Inglese for Area VII. Philanthropic Chair, Carol Benda, stated that one thousand two hundred eighty-six dollars and three cents ($1,286.03) was generated through pop tabs and donations, and were donated to the local Ronald McDonald House. This years collected toiletry items were donated to the Brookside Family Life Center. Additionally, several states donated pop tabs to their states: Kansas donated fifty-seven (57) pounds, Area VII one hundred sixty-five (165) pounds, California one hundred twenty-two (122) pounds, and Minnesota seventy (70) pounds. Carol Benda and the Philanthropic Committee also proposed a change to the standard operation procedure regarding the toiletry items. Due to transportation issues, the proposal stated that instead of bringing the toiletry items to the national conference, each state would make donations at their state level, and only present a letter during the conference to verify that a donation had been made. Discussions ensued regarding the proposed change, including the fact that since the Auxiliary is a NotFor-Profit organization, for legal and tax purposes the organization needs to show donations to other not-for-profit organizations.

Resolution Chair, Shirley Bogdan, proposed three resolutions: 1. Whereas: the West Virginia National Guard Enlisted Association and its Auxiliary have exhibited superior dedication, hard work, service and the willingness to conduct the 2011 Conference, we congratulate them. Whereas: the West Virginia National Guard Enlisted Associated and its Auxiliary have successfully shown its hospitality; now Be It Resolved: that the Auxiliary of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States, meeting this 15th day of August 2011, in the city of Charleston vote unanimously to express its gratitude and deep appreciation to the West Virginia National Guard Enlisted Association and its Auxiliary by means of the resolution. 2. Whereas: the South Carolina Auxiliary for the support of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States Auxiliary, has generously given their time and effort in support of the Auxiliary, and, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Auxiliary Enlisted Associated of the National Guard of the United States, meeting this 16th day of August 2011 in the city of Charleston, West Virginia, voted unanimously to express its deepest thanks and appreciation for a job well done. 3. Whereas: the printing of our conference books was done by the West Virginia Auxiliary of the Enlisted Associated of the National Guard Auxiliary of the United States, we offer our sincere thank you for a job well done. Therefore, be it resolved, that the Auxiliary Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States, meeting this 16th day of August 2011, in the city of Charleston, West Virginia, voted unanimously to express our thanks. Dorothy Inglese, California President, gave an update on next years national conference in California. She gave everyone a view of Californias next years state conference pin. She also requested at this

time that anyone who still had to turn in state pins for next years Shadow Box please do so at this time. Lifetime Membership Chair, Vivian Taylor, announced that she was informed of one more additional death of an EANGUS Auxiliary member, the death of lifetime member Number 142, Phyllis Sutts, from Ohio, who died since last years conference. She also announced that she had received three new lifetime memberships during this conference. Vice President, Judy Wood, thanked the Legislative and Silent Auction chairs for their hard work and diligent efforts. She also stated that the South Carolina Auxiliary had graciously offered to again man the Silent Auction table during next years conference in California. New Business: Mississippi donated a check in the amount of three hundred five dollars ($305.00) to the We Care For America Foundation. Mississippi Auxiliary members donated the amount in lieu of doing door prizes at their Mississippi Auxiliary Board meetings. Dianne Williams, Georgia, made a motion to adopt the new WebEx program for online meetings. Barbara Rains, Florida, seconded the motion. There were no additional questions, and no opposition. WebEx was adopted. The constitution and by-laws would not be affected by WebEx. A SOP would be developed for usage of the WebEx. Jenny Lainhart would appoint three members to help with the development of the SOP, which should be completed within 60-90 days. President Jenny Lainhart stressed the importance of communications. She wanted to make sure that she heard from states via e-mail and by phone, and not to wait until the next conference before discussing issues. She would be always available for everyone. The Signal was everyones newsletter, she was only the facilitator. She would expect to receive pictures, news from the areas and states, and when states conferences and caucuses take place. She could even publish each states registration form in case someone wanted to attend a state or caucus conference outside his or her own area. Marlys List made a motion to change the criteria of the scholarship constitution. She explained that a problem existed with scholarship applications not going out, and monies were, therefore, not going out or being distributed, and scholarship monies kept building up each year. President Lainhart recommended that since this issue had been ongoing, the scholarship issue would be carried over to the Constitution Chair and for him to form a committee and to work diligently and immediately on this issue. After the Constitution Chair had looked at the issue, the scholarship criteria change could once again be reintroduced for voting at a future conference. If this issue would come for voting on the floor today, it would have to have one hundred percent approval for it to pass, as the proposed changes had not been published 90 days prior to the conference. Call for discussion was made and discussion ensued. Motion was made to read the current scholarship criteria, as well as the proposed changes. ONE: The following persons are eligible for auxiliary scholarship: EANGUS and Auxiliary members; unmarried, dependent sons and daughters of EANGUS Auxiliary members; spouses of EANGUS Auxiliary members. The following are the proposed changes: The following persons are eligible: EANGUS and Auxiliary members; unmarried, dependent sons and daughters of EANGUS Auxiliary members; spouses of EANGUS Auxiliary members; unmarried, dependent stepsons or daughters of EANGUS Auxiliary members; unmarried, dependent grandchildren/step grandchildren of EANGUS Auxiliary members. TWO: The criteria also requires verification of membership in the EANGUS Auxiliary of mother, father or self is necessary for applicant to be eligible. Proposed addendum: Verification of membership in the EANGUS Auxiliary of the mother, father, self, grandparents/step grandparents is necessary for applicants to be eligible. THIRD: There

shall be no consideration whatsoever given by the judges because of rank or grade of applicant, applicants parents, or applicants spouse. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of scholastic achievement. This is the proposed addendum: There shall be no consideration whatsoever be given by the judges because of rank or grade of applicant, applicants parents, applicants spouse, or applicants step parents/step grandparents. Scholarships will be awarded based on scholastic achievement. President Lainhart explained that since the proposed changes were three separate changes, the changes would have to be voted on in three separate votes. 1st Issue to be voted on: Unmarried, dependent sons and daughters of life or annual Auxiliary members; spouses of life or annual Auxiliary members; unmarried, dependent stepsons and daughters of annual or life Auxiliary members; unmarried, dependent grandchildren/ step grandchildren of life or annual Auxiliary members (dependent grandchild can mean that the grandchild is not self-supporting but that he may be supported by his parents, but is still a grandchild). Marlys List, South Dakota, made motion to accept this list as stated, Tom McKinney, Georgia, seconded the motion. There were no further discussions. Result of voting was less than 100% and the motion was voted down. The proposed change could be brought to the constitution committee to look at and could be brought before the assembly again next year. 2nd issue to be voted on: Verification of membership in the EANGUS Auxiliary of the mother, father, self, grandparents/ step grandparents is necessary for applicant to be eligible. Marlys List, South Dakota, made the motion to accept as read, Mary Cichos, North Dakota, seconded the motion. No further discussion was requested and issue went straight for vote. The motion was voted down. 3rd issue to be voted on: There shall no consideration whatsoever be given by the judges because of the rank or grade of the applicant, applicants parents, applicants spouse, and step parents/step grandparents. Scholarships will be awarded on basis of scholastic achievement. Marlys List, South Dakota, made the motion, Barbara Rains, Florida, seconded the motion. No further discussion was requested and issue went forward for vote. Motion was voted down. 4th issue to be voted on: To amend the scholarship application to require a two hundred (200) word written essay showing the applicants need and ambition. Brooks Marr, Mississippi, made the motion, Shirley Bogdan, Massachusetts, seconded the motion. Discussion ensued. One of the discussed items was that members felt the essay would have to be longer. The proposed amendment was voted down and did not pass. President Lainhart asked the membership to let the constitution and scholarship committees know of any ideas regarding the scholarship issue, and for the committees to work on this issue prior to next years conference.

Member Recruiting Award was accepted on behalf of Marie Brabham by Barbara Rains. Dianne Williams was presented the Outstanding State Auxiliary Award. This years EANGUS Publication Award for Area Auxiliary newsletters was won by Area V newsletter, Area V is Alive! published by Area Directors Edna Steinberg and Margaret Greenfield and editor Roxie Barwick. President Lainhart stated that the contact person whom to send next years publication award application to would be published in The Signal so that newsletters could be e-mailed directly to that person. Dorothy Inglese announced that the Shadow Box generated four hundred thirty-five dollars ($435.00). She also asked for a volunteer to co-chair the Shadow Box project next year. Installation service of newly elected Area Directors. Installation service of officers and board. Closing prayer led by Sherry Blackwell, Chaplain. Memorial services for deceased members led by Sherry Blackwell, Chaplain. Meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.

THE 2012 DATA DISK WILL BE READY SOON!!! New feature Adobe fill-able forms. AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP: EANGUS &EANGUS Aux. NATIONAL CONFERENCE LONG BEACH, CA Not going? request your state copy from Cora Sower, EANGUS Aux. Treasurer sowertuba@juno.com

LEGISLATIVE NEWS Barbara Rains Legislative Committee Chair A Legislative Committee meeting will be held Monday, August 27, 2012 at 9:00 AM in the Long Beach Convention Center room. It is recommended a representative from each state attend as well as all of the Legislative Committee Area POCs. This is your opportunity to bring to the committee your ideas, issues and concerns. Legislation is our primary purpose and the Auxiliary needs to be very supportive on legislative issues. How can this be accomplished? By answering all CALLS and attending the meeting on August 27th to give your viewpoints and recommendations. Your voice counts. The committee has a new Legislative Area III POC. During the Area III Caucus, Thom McKennie from Georgia volunteered. His position will begin after the conference since only two months remain for this year. The committee is honored to have you on board. HELP! We still need a Legislative Area VI POC. Area VI has been vacant for several years. It is an easy position and is not time consuming. NOTE: Due to extensive traveling this summer, I will have very limited access to a computer beginning June 20th. The best time to email me is July 29-August 17 when I will be home or reach me on my cell phone 352-598-3504. Have a great summer, be safe and see you in August at the conference.

News from the Nominations Committee

Its Election Year!

Members wishing to hold an office that is now open must complete the applicable form. One is for member use and the other is for State use. Both have to be endorsed by the State and certified by EANGUS Treasurer. Please ensure the forms are complete and signed prior to returning to the Nominations Chair. We will be electing a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Along with your completed forms send a short biography and a current picture by email so we can publish these in the Signal. There will be several Area Director Positions open, which will be voted on at your area caucuses. Advise your current Area Directors if you are interested. You must be a current annual or life member of the EANGUS Auxiliary to be eligible. We will have copies of the needed letter for anyone that wishes to be nominated from the floor; however we encourage you to have these turned in prior to the conference. Please return your letters to Sondra Monastra- Nominations Chair with all the blanks filled in. We would like very much to have a member running for each open position before we arrive in Long Beach, CA. We have so many openings this year that we must make every effort to be ready. If you have any questions email me at nmonas5838@aol.com or call 330-492-6249 I will submit bios and pictures in upcoming issues of the Signal, as they are received. Return your forms NLT 1 August 2012 to Sondra Monastra- EANGUS Auxiliary Nominations Chair 2941 Chaucer Dr. NE N. Canton, OH 44721

TO: EANGUS Auxiliary Nominating Committee DATE: FROM: SUBJECT: Personal Application for Nominations

I, _______________, hereby submit my name for consideration for the position of _________________ of the EANGUS Auxiliary.

I declare that I am a member in good standing with the state auxiliary of _________________ and with the EANGUS Auxiliary.

My mailing address is: My home telephone is: My e-mail address is: If elected to the above position of authority, I will serve to the best of my ability. My Business telephone is:

____________________________________
(Signature of Applicant)

ENDORSED BY: ______________________________CERTIFIED BY: _________________________

(State President or Rep.) (Date) (EANGUS Aux. Treasurer or Rep.) (Date)

RECEIVED BY: ____________________________________

(Nominating Committee Rep.)

DATE: ___________________________

FROM: _____________________________ SUBJECT: State Nomination Application

The state auxiliary of ______________________ is pleased to submit the following person as a nominee for the position of ____________________________________________________________________.

The nominee is a member in good standing with the state auxiliary of _______________ and with the EANGUS Auxiliary. The nominee has the following qualifications for consideration for selection as a candidate for the above office: ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________

The nominee's mailing address is: _________________________________________________________ The nominee's home telephone is: __________________________________ The nominee's business telephone is: ________________________________ The nominee's e-mail address is: __________________________________

If elected to the above position of authority, I will serve to the best of my ability

__________________________________________
(signature of nominee)

INDORSED BY: ______________________ CERTIFIED BY: ____________________

(state president or rep.) (date) (EANGUS Aux. Treasurer or rep.) (date)

RECEIVED BY: __________________________ DATE: ___________________

(nominating comm. rep.)

EANGUS AUXILIARY Membership Committee 2012 VISION/GOALS AND INFORMATION

"Auxiliary Membership"
The 2012 Auxiliary memberships have been submitted for uploading to the EANGUS website when it is fully functional. State auxiliary representatives will receive via email, their updated or existing UserID/passcode with directive to access their respective state membership on the website.

EANGUS does NOT accept credit card payments for on-line applications for EANGUS Auxiliary memberships.

A printable EANGUS Auxiliary membership form and directive is on the website as follows (links are inserted for state representatives/contact information/mailing address and dues structure): If you are the spouse of an active, retired, or former Guard member, who is a member of EANGUS and you want to support the EANGUS Auxiliary, become a member today. Married couples who are members of EANGUS qualify for duel annual or life membership of EANGUS Auxiliary (each is the spouse of an EANGUS member). Step 1: Print a hard copy of the membership application Step 2: For the Auxiliary dues structure by state to obtain the current amount for your state/national and or associate auxiliary dues payment. Step 3: For state auxiliary representatives name and mailing address to mail your application and payment. Step 4: Next complete your Auxiliary membership application and mail application with payment to your state auxiliary representative. After your completed membership application and dues payment has been received by your state auxiliary representative, your information and national dues payment will be sent to the EANGUS Auxiliary Treasurer by the state auxiliary representative. You will be recognized in our database as being a member of your state and EANGUS Auxiliary under your assigned Auxiliary ID. You will receive a Confirmation/Welcome and Thank You Letter by email (if email address provided). Membership dues are paid one year in advance based on the calendar year from January 1, through December 31 of the current year. Membership dues paid after December 31 of the current year will be membership dues for the following calendar year. is realized a by December 31, 2012. It will take the full-effort of each state auxiliary to realize this vision to fruition. The EANGUS Auxiliary Membership Committee will again co-staff a membership booth at the National Conferenceat this years which will be in Long Beach, California. The committee is asking each state auxiliary for a volunteer to donate 1-2 hours at the membership booth to help ensure that auxiliarys table is staffed continuously throughout the conference. When you have confirmed

It is the vision of the EANGUS Auxiliary Membership Committee that a member increase of 15% (166 new members/plus)

volunteers for staffing, please send the names/contact information to me at dyywill@earthlink.net Efforts to enhance auxiliary visibility and awareness to attract the attention of perspective members include an auxiliary presence/promotion where there is a large assembly of Guard/Reserve members. The opportunity to recruit new members increases tremendously where there is a large Guard presence. This is where
opportunity meets preparation.

Reproduce the printable copy EANGUS Auxiliary membership form for member recruiting (have available at your state conference, area caucus or mid-winter conference and or any other related event). Reproduce the printable copy of the EANGUS Auxiliary recruiting brochure for informational handouts (have available at your state conference, area caucus or mid-winter conference and or any other related event). Solicit your local Senior Enlisted Leaders involvement in your recruiting efforts Encourage each existing members to renew their membership Encourage each existing member to recruit at least one new member.

We look forward to realizing a great 2012 membership increase. Dianne C Williams, Membership Chair EANGUS Auxiliary dyywill@earthlink.net

MARGARET GREENFIELD EANGUS AUXILIARY Credentials and Rules Committee Chair

March 1, 2012 Dear State Presidents: Our conference will be here before you know it. It is time to elect and/or appoint your state delegate(s) and alternate(s) for the Thirty Ninth Annual EANGUS Auxiliary Conference to be held in Long Beach, CA. We will use the credential procedure as was used at the last conference in Charleston, WV. Delegate/alternate forms as well as proxy forms will be turned in to the Credentials and Rules Committee in Long Beach, CA before the opening session of the conference. The committee will credential any changes and/or additions before the beginning of each days session. We will use the attendance form again this year as it was of great assistance to the Sergeant at Arms and the Host State in preparing for the conference. Enclosures include a copy of the Credential Procedures; **Attendance Form; Delegate/Alternate Form and the Proxy Form. PLEASE: Review the credentials procedure. 1. 2. Review the Rules to Govern the Conference. NOTE: The only form that will need to be forwarded before the conference is the **ATTENDANCE FORM to be returned to me by July 15, 2012. If you have any questions and/or concerns regarding the contents of this letter or of any of the enclosures, please call, write or email.

If you are not the current President of your state or will soon step down, please

appropriate person(s).
Sincerely,

forward information to the

Margaret Greenfield
1270 McDonald Drive Huron, SD 57350-3521 (605) 352-3581 Home (605) 350-5254 Cell margaret.greenfield@gmail.com

ENLISTED ASSOCIATION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE THIRTY NINETH ANNUAL EANGUS AUXILIARY CONFERENCE
LONG BEACH, CA August 26 29, 2012

_____________________________STATE ____________________________PRESIDENT OR CHAIR OF DELEGATION Estimated number of attendees for the conference _____Delegate(s) _____Alternate(s) _____Member(s) _____Guest(s) ****IMPORTANT ** PLEASE RETURN BY JULY 15, 2012 Margaret Greenfield 1270 McDonald Drive Huron, SD 57350-3521 (605) 352-3581 Home (605) 350-5254 Cell margaret.greenfield@gmail.com (Dont need names just numbers on this form)

CREDENTIALS AND RULES COMMITTEE

Area V Margaret Greenfield, Chair 1270 McDonald Drive, Huron, SD 57350-3521 Home Phone (605) 352-3581 Cell phone (605) 350-5254 Email margaret.greenfield@gmail.com Area I None Area II Charolette Kuykendall 444 Pine Ave., Waynesboro, VA 22980-4712 Home Phone (540) 942-3291 Email bobk.@velocitus.net Area III Helen Tucker 977 Underwood Drive, Macon, GA 31210-3330 Home Phone (478) 474-6126 Email mactown@earthlink.net Area IV Area VI Area VI Pat Persson 7676 Hwy 789, Lander, WY 82520-9482 Home Phone (307) 332-4553 Email ppersson@tcinc.net Area VII None

ENLISTED ASSOCIATION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED STATES AUXILIARY DELEGATE(S)/ALTERNATE(S)
FOR THE THIRTY NINETH ANNUAL EANGUS AUXILIARY CONFERENCE

Long Beach, CA
AUGUST 26 29, 2012 _______________________ (STATE) _______________________ PRESIDENT OR CHAIR OF DELEGATION

DELEGATES FOR 2012 CONFERENCE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________

ALTERNATES FOR 2012 CONFERENCE: 1._________________________ 2._________________________ 3._________________________ 4._________________________ 5._________________________ 6._________________________ 7._________________________ 8._________________________ 9._________________________

NOTE: 1. CHARTER STATES WITH 3 (THREE) - 3 (FIVE) MEMBERS SHALL HAVE A NUMBER OF DELEGATES EQUAL TO THEIR MEMBERSHIP NUMBER, CHARTER STATES WITH 6 (SIX) - 50 (FIFTY) MEMBERS SHALL HAVE 6 (SIX) DELEGATES, PLUS 1 (ONE) ADDITIONAL DELEGATE FOR EACH ADDITIONAL 50 (FIFTY) MEMBERS. EACH CHARTERED STATE SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ONE ALTERNATE PER AUTHORIZED DELEGATE.

**NOTE:

THE CREDENTIALS AND RULES COMMITTEE PRIOR TO THE OPENING SESSION OF THE CONFERENCE MUST VALIDATE THIS FORM. (DO NOT SEND; BRING THIS FORM WITH YOU TO THE CONFERENCE.)

ENLISTED ASSOCIATION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED STATES

AUXILIARY
PROXY FOR THE THIRTY NINETH ANNUAL EANGUS AUXILIARY CONFERENCE LONG BEACH, CA August 26 - 29, 2012

I, the undersigned, being a duly paid member of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States Auxiliary and of the Auxiliary of the State of ________________, have been elected and/or appointed to serve as a delegate for my state at the Thirty Ninth Annual Conference of the EANGUS Auxiliary being held in Long Beach, CA August 26 29, 2012. Due to a personal and/or professional emergency, I am unable to fulfill my duties as a delegate for my state and I hereby appoint the President and/or Chair of my State Delegation to cast my vote upon all matters of business on the conference agenda which require delegate votes. _____________________________
Signature

_____________________________
Address

_____________________________
City, State, Zip Code

DATE__________________

*NOTE: THE CREDENTIALS AND RULES COMMITTEE PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF THE CONFERENCE AND/OR SESSION AFFECTED MUST VALIDATE THIS FORM. DO NOT SEND PROXY; BRING THE PROXY TO THE CONFERENCE IN LONG BEACH, CA. (FORM MAY BE DUPLICATED)

On March 29th 2012 Starrlene Faye Welborn Boatwright, age 61, passed away after a courageous battle with stage 4 breast-bone cancer. Starr and her loving husband Steve were married for 41 years and lived 36 of those years in the Colbert Heights Community. In 1978 a Dixie Youth Boys Baseball Program was started in the Colbert Heights community. Due to a change in Steves work schedule, Starr and Janice Davis Fuller coached the boys 5 & 6 year old team. In 1979 Starr organized a girls softball program in Colbert Heights and working with her softball playing friends teams were also organized in several other communities in Colbert County resulting in a girls softball league for Colbert County. Starr continued to coach in the Colbert Heights girls softball league unitl 1994. In 1984 Starr talked with Mr. Leroy Finch, Principal of Colbert Heights High School, about getting a girls varsity softball program started for the 1985 season. As the 1985 season approached there was not a girls varsity softball program in place. Starr meets again with Mr. Finch and informed him she was in the process of filing a Title 9 Suit against him and the Colbert County School Board for discrimination and the only way she would drop the suit would be if a girls varsity softball team was organized and ready to play in the spring of 1986. Starr then tells her husband, Steve, who was a member of the Colbert County School Board what her plans were and asked for his advice and tells him she knows what his vote will be on this issue!! Needless to say in the spring of 1986 the Colbert Heights High School Lady Wildcats played their first game. Without the untiring devotion, dedication and commitment of Starr Boatwright, Colbert Heights High School Lady Wildcats Softball would not exist today. In 1997 the Colbert Heights High School Lady Wildcats won the Alabama 2A State Softball Championship. About 80% of the girls on this team were all coached by Starr in the youth program. The night the team arrived home from Montgomery they went to the softball field and called for Starr to please come up to the field because they had something to show her. The girls jumped for joy as they presented Starr with the State Championship trophy and told her they never could have won it without her influence in their lives. In 2000 some of the same girls were on the Lady Wildcat Softball Team that was the 3A State Runner-up. April 12, 2012 the Colbert County School Board adopted a resolution naming the Colbert Heights High School softball field in honor of and to the memory of Starr Boatwright. On April 19, 2012 at 4pm a dedication ceremony was held as the first game ever was played on Starr Boatwright Field. There were 10 of the 16 members present from the 1986 Lady Wildcat Softball Team. As the 2012 Colbert Heights Lady Wildcats took the field to play the starting catcher was Freshman Kaelyn Holt, Granddaughter of Steve & Starr Boatwright.

AREA (DIRECTORS) PAGE - NEWS, CARES/CONCERNS

Area 1 - (NY, RI, MA, NH, CT, ME, VT)

Area II - (KY, DC, DE, Title 10, MD, NC, OH, VA, PA, W VA) Prayer for : Elwanda Garritson-KY and AR Area III - (AL, FL, GA, PR, SC, TN, VI) P raye r fo r: M ari e B rab h am ( FL ) i n vol ved i n hi t an d ru n acci d en t. S h e i s b ein g ch ecked ou t fo r h e r b ack p rob le ms an d wi l l h ave t o mi ss t h e Nat i on al Con feren ce i n Lon g B each

Area IV - (AR, KS, LA, MS, MO, OK, TX) Prayer for: Brooks, Bill, and Christy Marr- MS Paulette Lafferty- MS Ruth Ann Crawfords husband Jim with heart problems- MS Shirley Enke-MO Rita Brown - AR

Area V - (IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, NE, ND, SD, WI Prayer for: Don and Rita Stewart- SD Prayer for: Carol Benda (MN). Her daughter Sarah is suffering with a Brain Tumor Prayer for Roxanna Barwick (WI), her husband, Donald is in Milwaukee VA Hospital Prayers to Family of John Ball (SD) Past President of EANGUS as John has passed away. He will be remembered and missed by many. Area VI - (AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, UT, WY) Prayer for: Leon and Loraine Miller- AZ

Area VII - (AK, CA, GM, HI, OR, WA)

AREA DIRECTORS AND STATE OFFICERS:

THIS IS YOUR PAGE TO SUBMIT INFORMATION !!!!

Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States Auxiliary Life Membership Application Date of application____________________
Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________ (Last) (First) (Middle)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ (Mailing address) _____________________________________________________________________________________________ (City, State, Zip Code) ________ (Age) ______________ (Date of Birth) ________________ (State Affiliation) _________________________________________ (State Treasurer must verify eligibility by signature)

________________________________________ (Spouse's Name)

__________________________________________ (Phone number)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ (Email Address)

Army_______ Air________ Lifetime number assigned by EANGUS for Spouse, ______________________________

Cost of Life Membership: An annual member may become a life member by payment of $25.00 plus the annual dues which apply until the applicant reaches the age of 60. This is a nonrefundable payment. After age 60, no annual dues are required. Year of birth________ + 60 = __________ - Current year____________ = ________________ X $ 7.00 Total Life Membership Dues to age 60 Application Fee GRAND TOTAL: = ______________ + $25.00 ______________

Mail completed Application with applicable dues to:

Vivian Taylor P.O. Box 101 Clara, Mississippi 39324-0101

For use by EANGUS Auxiliary ______________________________________________________ (EANGUS Auxiliary Lifetime Membership Number) _________________________________________________ (Signature: Vivian Taylor) Date check Mailed to EANGUS Auxiliary Treasurer: _____________________

Class of: __________________

Date: _____________________

Amount $__________________
FORM: EANGUSAUX LTM 1

Revised: August 2010

AUXILIARY OFFICERS 2010-2012

President JENNY L. LAINHART jllainhart@yahoo.com Vice-President JUDY W OOD judypwood@aol.com Secretary UTE VANCE uvance@bowlesrice.com Treasurer CORA SOWER sowertuba@juno.com Immediate Past- President VIVIAN TAYLOR vivtay7@aol.com

Publication Title: THE SIGNAL State of frequency: Published monthly (except August). Authorized organizations name and address: Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States Auxiliary, 8499 Silverview Drive, Lorton, VA 22079 Published monthly by EANGUS Auxiliary Editors/Publisher: President Jenny Lainhart (KY-T-10) This publication is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged and exempt from disclosure. If you have received this publication in error, you are hereby notified that we do not consent to any dissemination or copying of this publication please notify the sender immediately and destroy the transmitted information.

THE SIGNAL NEWS Everyone is welcome to send in news/information from around the states each month to be published in THE SIGNAL. We would love to hear from you. You may also give the news/information to your Area Directors when you are in contact with them. The deadline to include news items for publication in this newsletter is the 15th of each month. Email: jllainhart@yahoo.com or mail by USPS to: Jenny Lainhart 8499 Silverview Drive Lorton, VA 22079 Articles/information received after the 15th of the month or that may require more space than is available in one issue will be edited/published in the next issue.

You will find current and past copies of THE SIGNAL on the EANGUS website: www.eangus.org>About Auxiliary>Publications

EANGUS & EANGUS Auxiliary are on Facebook Many of us are registered on Facebook. However, you do not have to be registered on Facebook to read the wall, discussions and see the photos on EANGUS Facebook, but if you want to comment or join discussion you do need to register. Go directly to: EANGUS: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=61285710694 EANGUS Auxiliary: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Eangus- Auxiliary/228565090491612

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