For the second year, four (4) AGCRA members, or their dependent family members, will qualify for, and receive, $1000 each in scholarship funds to continue their education.

Eligibility information, award criteria, and an application for the awards are included on the attached MOI.

Don’t miss this opportunity!  Gather your documentation and submit your scholarship (application) today.  Application must be received by the VP, Plans and Programs, no later than 5:00pm, 15 May 2012.  Emailed applications are accepted if complete.  They should be sent to plans@agcra.com.

Any questions concerning this exciting program should be directed to the VP, Plans and Programs at plans@agcra.com.

DEFEND AND SERVE!

AGCRA Scholarship Fund MOI-Application (388)

INTRODUCING THE NEW SUPERIOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD,

AND PROMOTING THE AGCRA ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL

The Adjutant General’s Corps Regimental Association (AGCRA) Executive Council, through majority vote, announces the awards criteria changes below for the AGCRA Gates Gold and Bronze Medals effective 1 March 2012, announces the new Superior Lifetime Achievement Award, and fully encourages promoting the AGCRA Achievement Medal.

Gates Gold Medal Changes:

• The inclusive dates for the award for the Gates Gold Medal must now cover at least 24 months (minimum).  The award nominee must be an AGCRA member during the inclusive dates of the award period.  There can be no overlap for Gates Gold Medal recommendations.

• The second award of the Gates Gold Medal will now be called the Superior Lifetime Achievement Award.  The Superior Lifetime Achievement Award will follow the same awards selection criteria as the Gates Gold Medal.

• Reminder – The Gates Gold Medal still requires significant achievement and distinguished service to the Adjutant General’s Corps Regimental Association AND the Adjutant General’s Corps or Army Human Resources Community.

Gates Bronze Changes:

• The Gates Bronze Medal will now require significant achievement and distinguished service to the Adjutant General’s Corps Regimental Association AND the Adjutant General’s Corps or Army Human Resources Community.

• The inclusive dates for the award for the Gates Bronze Medal must now cover an extended period of time.  The extended period of time is not defined, but rules out consideration of an achievement type award based on AGCRA Executive Council interpretation.  The award nominee must be an AGCRA member during the inclusive dates of the award period.

Promoting the AGCRA Achievement Medal:

• All Superior Lifetime Achievement Award, Gates Gold Medal or Gates Bronze Medal nominations disapproved by the AGCRA Executive Council will be considered for approval of the AGCRA Achievement Medal by the AGCRA President.

• Reminder – All AGCRA Chapter Presidents have AGCRA Achievement Medal approval authority.

• All Achievement Medal recipients must be AGCRA members at the time of presentation (minimum).

Other AGCRA Awards News:

• Based on the increased cost of precious metals, the Gates Bronze Medal now costs $35.00 and the Gates Gold medal is $40.00.  There is no change in price for the Achievement and Honorary Gates Medals.

• Awards should be submitted at least 30 days prior to the presentation date to allow time for AGCRA Executive Council voting, preparation of the medal and certificate, and shipping.  Shipping charges for first class or priority mail are included in the cost of each award.  If expedited shipping is used, the recommender will pay the increased shipping costs.

• AGCRA award payments can be made by check payable to AGCRA, or we can process a personal credit card through the Association’s PayPal account.  AGCRA accepts MasterCard, Visa or Discover.

• Reminder – AGCRA awards are not intended to be retirement awards.  Presenting the award before retirement allows the recipient to wear the award at AG Corps Regimental functions while still on active duty or serving as a DOD / DA civilian employee.  Note, retirees are also authorized to wear AGCRA awards at AG Corps Regimental functions.

AGCRA award recommendations will be submitted as follows:

• Primary Method – Scan & Email to:  awards@agcra.com
• Secondary Method – Mailing Address:  Adjutant General’s Corps Regimental Association, P.O. Box 10026, Fort Jackson, SC  29207

Ensure all AGCRA award nominations are endorsed by the local AGCRA Chapter President or Senior AG/HR Official (if there is no local Chapter.  Click on the Awards tab above to see an example award nomination memorandum, and the updated award criteria/prices as outlined in this post.

POC is CW5 (Ret) Dave Ratliff, VP AGCRA Awards, David.A.Ratliff2.civ@mail.mil, (803) 751-8300, DSN 312-734-8300.

The deadline to submit complete nomination packets is 1 March, 2012.  Point of contact for all packets is Dave Ratliff at David.Ratliff1@us.army.mil or (803) 751-8300.

COL Mark Rado, second from left, accepts the Accessions Support Brigade (ASB) guidon from LTG Benjamin Freakley, U.S. Army Accessions Command and Fort Knox Commanding General, at the ASB change of command ceremony on 14 July 2011. Outgoing commander COL Fred Johnson is at right with ASB CSM Tory Hendrieth to the left of COL Rado. To read more, go to the following link: http://www.turret.com/content/col-johnson-passes-asb-colors-col-rado-who-calls-knox-home

AG Corps Regimental Association Leaders,

It is my distinct honor and pleasure to announce the 2011 first annual AGCRA $1000 scholarship winners:

Courtney Kubanek
Brittany Pruitt
Lauren Rideout
Ashley Thomas

These young, aspiring college students faced some REALLY stiff competition. Based on their academic performance, community service, and ability to articulate future goals they were voted as most qualified to receive these scholarships made possible by active ACGRA membership dues and AG Regimental Print purchases.

Thanks to all AGCRA members for your participation! I ask you all to continue to promote our professional association and AG Regimental Print so we can continue to do great things for AG Corps and their families…like this!

We’re off to a great start, but remember, this is only the first year of a new and continuous AGCRA scholarship program. The scholarships will be primarily supported by sales of our beautiful and historic AG Print. So…don’t put off buying it any longer; they’re goin’ fast!

Defend and Serve!

Here is a photo of the AG Regimental Print – “Washington’s Watch Chain” with the framed option.  Check it out and then head on over to place your order before they sell out!  Beautiful!

REMINDER:  Failure to pick-up the AG Corps Print on Sat, 11 June 2011 will require the customer to pay an additional shipping/handling charge to have the print shipped to them.  Prints will be held in a “Pending” status until the payment has been received and processed.  Contact CSM(R) Teresa Meagher for the additional shipping cost and verification of shipping address at Teresa.Meagher@conus.army.mil, (803) 751-8327.  Payment method for the additional shipping charge is by check or money order only mailed to AGCRA, PO Box 10026, ATTN:  VP, Sales & Marketing, Fort Jackson, SC 29207.

Print pick up will take place in the Newberry Room at the Radisson in Columbia, SC.  Pick up is available only from 1000-1200 on Saturday, 11 June 2011.

Photo ID is required to pick up your print! Prints will not be released to a third party (someone other than the purchaser) without prior coordination with CSM(R) Teresa Meagher.  To coordinate a third party to pick up your print, contact her at: Teresa.Meagher@conus.army.mil, (803) 751-8327.

This is a wonderfully exciting time for the Adjutant General’s Corps Regimental Association (AGCRA)!  Not only are we moving forward with the first ever AG Corps Print produced by Mr. Mort Kunstler but this year, at the National Ball on 10 June, we will announce the recipients of the first ever AGCRA Scholarship Fund.

This year four (4) AGCRA members, or their dependent family members, will qualify for, and receive, $1000 each in scholarship funds to continue their education.

Eligibility information, award criteria, and an application for the awards are included on the attached document.
Time is short!  Gather your documentation and submit your scholarship today.  Application must be received by the VP, Plans and Programs, no later than 5:00pm, 15 May 2011.  Emailed applications are accepted if complete.  They should be sent to plans@agcra.com.

Any questions concerning this exciting new program should be directed to the VP, Plans and Programs at plans@agcra.com

Details – Download the Memorandum of Instruction / Scholarship Application:

Cocktail Hour: 5:00 p.m.
Receiving Line: 5:45 p.m.
Military Uniform: Dress Mess, Dress Blue / Army Service Uniform or Dress Green / White Shirt and Bowtie
Civilians: Coat and Tie

Menu Options:
Option #1:  Prime Rib
Option #2:  Chicken Boursin
Option #3:  Vegetable Lasagna

Ticket Cost:
$35.00 SFC and Above
$35.00 Civilian Personnel
$30.00 SGT-SSG
$25.00 SPC and below

*** All attendees must register either online, through mail along with payment, or in person through SGM Felix, the AG School Ticket Action Officer located at 10,000 Hampton Parkway, Fort Jackson, SC 29207.

***General Ticket Sales began 25 March 2011 and will end 20 May 2011.

Visit www.agball2011.com for a registration form and more information or contact:

LTC Gregory Bauldrick  (803) 751-8441
MAJ Chad Vaughn          (803) 751-8365
1LT Susanna Shipmon    (803) 751-8365
SGM Angie Felix             (803) 751-8349

Send email inquiries to ag_ball@conus.army.mil