Membership Benefits Overview for WINGA and NGAUS
WINGA, formed in 1951, supports Wisconsin National Guard officers, promoting relevance and modernization. NGAUS membership benefits include access to conferences, life insurance policies, professional development programs, and more. The aim is to foster public understanding of the armed forces and support service members. NGAUS membership offers exclusive opportunities, such as committee participation, advocacy, and mental health care. Both organizations aim to enhance the quality of life for current and former National Guard members while promoting fellowship and coordination within the community.
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NGAUS & WINGA MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS 17 June 2020
WINGA OVERVIEW FORMED IN 1951 PROMOTES THE RELEVANCE, READINESS AND MODERNIZATION OF THE WISCONSIN NATIONAL GUARD NON-PARTISAN ORGANIZATION REPRESENTS OVER 1900 CURRENT & FORMER WISCONSIN ARMY & AIR NATIONAL GUARD OFFICERS AIMS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR MEMBERS SUPPORTS STATE & NATIONAL POLICIES WISCONSIN HAS ACHIEVED 100% NGAUS MEMBERSHIP FOR 39 CONSECUTIVE YEARS, DUE IN LARGE PART TO ACTIVE LIFE MEMBERSHIP, WHICH CONTINUES AFTER MILITARY RETIREMENT, AND HELPS US CONTINUE THIS SUCCESS NON-PROFIT 501(c)19 IN PROCESS OF CREATING A 501(c)(3) FOUNDATION
KEY AIMS & OBJECTIVES TO FOSTER PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING & SUPPORT OF THE ARMED FORCES TO COMMEMORATE THE MEMORY FOR THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY TO ASSIST IN INFORMING ASSOCIATION MEMBERS OF DEVELOPMENTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO SUSTAIN CONTINUED HARMONIOUS COORDINATION BETWEEN WINGA & WNGEA, TO THE BETTERMENT OF THE ENTIRE WISCONSIN NATIONAL GUARD TO PRESERVE & FOSTER THE SPIRIT OF FELLOWSHIP AMONG FORMER, PRESENT, & FUTURE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION
BENEFITS OF WINGA MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL CONFERENCE NO-COST $10,000 LIFE INSURANCE POLICY TO NEW MEMBERS FOR 1 YEAR NEWSLETTER PUBLISHED 3 TIMES PER YEAR COMPLIMENTARY $1,000 LIFE INSURANCE FOR ALL ACTIVELY SERVING WI NG MEMBERS RETIRED MILITARY PAY IS WISCONSIN TAX-FREE STATE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM STATE SOLDIERS & SAILOR RELIEF ACT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MEMBERS & DEPENDENTS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AT STATE CONFERENCE CGO SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND NGAUS CONFERENCE NGAUS LIFE MEMBERSHIP INCENTIVE PROGRAM
BENEFITS OF NGAUS MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL CONFERENCE POST 9-11 GI BILL MONTHLY NGAUS MAGAZINE ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, NETWORKING & EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES DEFINITION OF VETERAN HAS BEEN EXPANDED TO INCLUDE GUARDSMEN AND RESERVISTS WITH 20 YEARS OF SERVICE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE ON ASSOCIATION COMMITTEES & TASK FORCES THAT HELP DRIVE THE FUTURE OF GUARD ADVOCACY 45,000 MEMBERS MAKES FOR A STRONG VOICE TO CONGRESS TRICARE COVERAGE COMPLIMENTARY $2,500 ACCIDENTAL LIFE INSURANCE POLICY POST-DEPLOYMENT MENTAL HEALTH CARE
WINGA 2019 YEAR IN REVIEW SHOOTING CHALENGE WAS CONDUCTED IN SEPTEMBER. $370 WAS RAISED AND DONATED BACK TO WINGA, WHICH WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT 2020 NGAUS OPD. AWARDED $500 IN MSC/WING GRANTS TO 115FW CONTRIBUTED $172 TO SUPPORT WIARNG WO SUMMIT 3 COMPANY GRADE OFFICERS (INCLUDING 1 WO) ATTENDED 4 DAY OPD IN WASHINGTON DC AWARDED 8 BACCALAUREATE EDUCATIONAL GRANTS TO DEPENDENTS & MEMBERS ($500 EACH) AWARDED 2 PRESIDENTIAL EDUCATION GRANTS TO MEMBERS ($500 EACH) WINGA SPONSORED AWARDEE PLAQUES FOR ARMY HALL OF FAME AND AIR HALL OF HONOR ($1,447) WINGA DISTRIBUTED $999 FOR 5% EARLY BIRD REBATE TO 7 COMMANDS WHO ACHIEVED 100% MEMBERSHIP BY 31 MARCH.
WINGA 2019 YEAR IN REVIEW (contd) JOINT OFFICER/ ENLISTED STATE CONF WAS CONDUCTED 26-28 APRIL IN GREEN BAY (HOSTED BY 32D IBCT) AND WAS ATTENDED BY 262 MEMBERS & GUESTS, PLUS 21 CORPORATE SPONSORS AND 6 GUEST SPEAKERS FUNDED INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR NGAUS & WINGA LIFE MEMBERSHIP FOR 32 MEMBERS ($500 FOR COMPANY GRADE AND $250 FOR FIELD GRADE OFFICERS) NGAUS CONF 30 AUGUST 1 SEPTEMBER IN DENVER, CO WAS ATTENDED BY 84 DELEGATES & GUESTS WINGA ACHIEVED 107% NGAUS MEMBERSHIP FOR 2019 (39TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR) 11 COMPANY GRADE OFFICERS ATTENDED NGAUS OFFICER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; 4 WERE SPONSORED BY WINGA FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF VOLK FIELD ($1,500)
WINGA 2020 YEAR TO DATE JOINT OFFICER/ ENLISTED STATE CONF WAS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC APPROVED INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR NGAUS & WINGA LIFE MEMBERSHIP UP TO $14,458 ($500 FOR CGO AND $250 FOR FGO) 5 OFFICERS WERE RE-ELECTED VIA ELECTRONIC BALLOTS EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS INCREASED TO $1,000 AS OF 17 JUNE WINGA IS AT 82% NGAUS MEMBERSHIP FOR 2020 ESTABLISHMENT OF 501(c)(3) FOUNDATION IS STILL IN PROGRESS 4 NEW BOARD MEMBERS APPOINTED SUBMITTED BID FOR 2025 NGAUS CONFERENCE STATUS OF GOLF OUTING AND SPORTING CHALLENGE IS STILL UNDECIDED
2020 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES CONCURRENT & PROPORTIONAL FIELDING OF EQUIPMENT TO NG ZERO COST TRICARE TO ENSURE RESERVE COMPONENT MEDICAL READINESS NG EQUIPMENT MODERNIZATION & RECAPITALIZATION READY ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE & SUICIDE PREVENTION FUTURE MULTI-DOMAIN BATTLEFIELD INTEROPERABILITY PROTECTING NG EQUITIES IN DUTY STATUS REFORM INCREASED FULL-TIME SUPPORT / MANNING TAX INCENTIVES FOR GUARDSMEN & EMPLOYERS INCREASED NG MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FUNDING PROVIDING BENEFITS & LEAVE POLICIES BEFITTING THE OPERATIONAL NATIONAL GUARD ROBUST NG & RESERVE EQUIPMENT ACCOUNT FUNDING
ADDITIONAL WINGA INFO COL ERIC LECKEL WINGA PRESIDENT MICHAEL WILLIAMS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LYNN RASMUSSEN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 2400 WRIGHT STREET, ROOM 151, MADISON, WI 53704 608-242-3114 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.winga.org Mike michael.j.williams@winga.org Eric ericleckel@gmail.com Lynn lrasmussen@winga.org
