Fall Newsletter 2017

Voice for the Army - Support for the Soldier MONMOUTH COMMUNIQUE

Association of Awards Ceremony for the 254th Regiment the United States (Combat Arms) of the NJ Army National Guard Army (AUSA) July 08, 2017 The Monmouth Chapter hosted and sponsored the First Region's "Salute to the Monmouth, 254th Regiment” Awards Ceremony at the NJ National Guard Training Center, Sea Girt, NJ. Ten soldiers of the 254th Regiment were presented with awards in NJ Chapter recognition of outstanding military leadership. The guest speaker was BG Edward J. Crystal Jr., Deputy Adjutant General for the NJ Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and Assistant Adjutant General for the NJ Army National Guard. In attendance were COL (R) Dennis Doughtery, First Region President; Arthur Loran, First Region VP for Soldier Programs and COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, Monmouth Chapter President.

Citizen Scholarship Award Presentation July 11, 2017 The Monmouth Chapter presented two $1,500 In This Issue: scholarship awards to local high school students who displayed outstanding community service. Service Dog Donation Recipients were Erika Recanzone and Isoble Murrer to a Vietnam Veteran from the Red Bank Catholic High School, Red Bank, NJ. Presenting the awards was COL (R) Samuel 9/11 Flag Memorial Tribute Fuoco, Monmouth Chapter President. NJ Run For The Fallen Read More Inside... Fall Newsletter 2017

Corporate Member Salute to the USO and Barbecue July 15, 2017 Monmouth Chapter Corporate Member, Circle Auto Group (owners Donald, Paul and Robert DeFelice), hosted a Salute to the USO at their dealership in Shrewsbury, NJ. This event included a complimentary barbecue for Military Troops, Veterans and their families. Monmouth Chapter board members in attendance were COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, President; Kit Roache, VP Programs; CSM (R) Jack Chlapowski, VP Education; LTC (R) Richard Gaudio, Treasurer; Jan Moren; Yvonne Bova and Charles Seal. A donation check of $250 was presented to the USO Team from the Monmouth Chapter.

AUSA Monmouth Chapter Corporate Member July 21, 2017 Monmouth Chapter Corporate Member, All Seasons Restaurant & Diner, hosted the weekly Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce "Perkolater Breakfast” networking meeting in Eatontown, NJ. Monmouth Chapter President COL (R) Samuel Fuoco; Kit Roache, VP Programs and Ellie Smith, Secretary presented the “30 second elevator” briefing concerning the AUSA mission of “Voice for the Army - Support for the Soldier” and a brief update on Monmouth Chapter upcoming events.

Networking July 25, 2017 Monmouth Chapter Corporate Member, Eatontown Industrial Park Association (EIPA) sponsored a networking event at Stumpy's Hatchet House in Eatontown, NJ. Approximately 40 participants representing local businesses and organizations attended. Monmouth Chapter attendees were board member LTC (R) Rich Gaudio, Treasurer and Anna Mayer. Participants enjoyed the networking among their professional peers and learning the skill of hatchet throwing at a target. Fall Newsletter 2017

Monmouth County Scholarship Awards Dinner and Service Dog Initiative Presentation August 3, 2017 The 200 Club of Monmouth County held their Scholarship Awards Dinner at the Bar Anticipation, Lake Como, NJ to present scholarship awards to outstanding Monmouth County students. Over 125 attended the event. Monmouth Chapter Corporate Member, Frank Brogna, VFW Post 1333, made arrangements with the 200 Club for the Monmouth Chapter to present a $7,500 donation to Vietnam Veteran Joe Morrison for his service dog Blu as part of its Service Dog Initiative Program. Monmouth Chapter board members in attendance were COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, President; Kit Roache, VP Programs; Ellie Smith, Secretary; LTC (R) Rich Gaudio, Treasurer;and Charles Seal. During this event, Monmouth Chapter representatives were able to meet and discuss our initiatives with NJ LT Governor Kim Guadagno, Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden and NJ Freeholders John P. Curley, Serena DeMaso and Tom Arnone.

AUSA JROTC Medal and Certificate of Achievement Presentation August 4, 2017 The Monmouth Chapter presented the AUSA JROTC Medal and Certificate of Achievement Award to Cadet Grace Heugel during the NJ Naval JROTC Freshman Orientation and Graduation Ceremony at the Colts Neck High School, NJ. Presenting the award were Monmouth Chapter board members COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, President and CSM (R) Jack Chlapowski, VP Education. Following the Ceremony, refreshments were served. Fall Newsletter 2017

NJROTC Academy 2nd Annual Golf Outing and Barbecue August 7, 2017

The Freehold Regional High School District (FRHSD) Naval Junior ROTC (NJROTC) Academy of Colts Neck High School, NJ hosted the NJROTC Academy 2nd Annual Golf Outing at the Pebble Creek Golf Club, Colts Neck, NJ. Attendance was 100+ including Monmouth Chapter board members Charles Seal and Terry Madden, NJROTC Senior Naval Science Instructor Major (R) Gregory Penczak USMC, Master of Ceremonies Ms Pergola, NJROTC cadets, event sponsors, and engaged community citizens. The event included a breakfast, golf tournament, BBQ lunch, donation basket raffle, and an awards presentation during which a donation check of $100 was presented to the NJROTC Parents Club from the Monmouth Chapter.

Jonah E. Kelley US Army Reserve Center, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony August 13, 2017 MG Troy Kok, Commanding General, 99th Regional Support Command presided over the official party to conduct the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and tour of the Jonah E. Kelly US Army Reserve Center at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (MDL), NJ. In addition to the official party, there were 35+ attendees including AUSA Dix Chapter President CSM (R) Arthur Maggs and Monmouth Chapter board member Charles Seal. This event culminated the $13.5M full-facility revitalization project that is certified LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). It is the home for 350+ Soldiers from five US Army Reserve units on 13.6 acres and is comprised of a 71,400 sq ft training center, a 6,400 sq ft storage storage building and a 3,200 sq ft maintenance shop. Fall Newsletter 2017

AUSA William Penn Chapter Membership Luncheon and Tour of the Washington Crossing Historical Park (WCHP) August 15-16, 2017 On 15 Aug 2017, the AUSA William Penn Chapter hosted a WCHP tour at Washington Crossing, PA which followed, on 16 Aug 2017, by a Membership Luncheon at the Spring Mill Manor, Ivyland, PA. The luncheon was a joint effort of the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce and the AUSA William Penn Chapter to interest local corporate businesses and individuals to become members of AUSA. The guest speaker was LTG (R) Patricia McQuistion, AUSA VP Membership/Meetings. She presented an overview of AUSA to include its structure, mission and goals with particular emphasis on the value of membership to individuals and corporations. There were 120+ attendees representing local businesses and organizations to include Col (R) Leif Johnson (LTG McQuistion's husband); COL (R) Dennis Dougherty, First Region President; James Donahue, William Penn Chapter President; CSM (R) Arthur Maggs, Dix Chapter President; COL (R) Larry Rubini, PA Army Reserve Ambassador and Charles Seal, Monmouth Chapter board member.

AUSA First Region Training August 26, 2017 COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, Monmouth Chapter President, hosted a "AUSA First Region Training" session at the New Jersey National Guard Training Center, Sea Girt, NJ. Instructors from AUSA's Membership Department were COL (R) John Davies, Senior Director and COL (R) Stanley Crow, Director of Chapter and Region Support & National Guard Affairs. There were 17 participants from 5 AUSA Chapters of the First Region (Monmouth, Dix, Northern NJ, CSM James M. McDonald-Keystone, and William Penn). Training topics included AUSA 101, Chapter Operations Manual, Chapter Annual Plans, Chapter Leader Portal, Chapter Activity Reports, and AUSA's Member Advocacy Program to repeal the Budget Control Act (BCA) of 2011. Fall Newsletter 2017

9/11 Flag Memorial Tribute September 8, 2017 The Staff, Faculty, Students and Military Support Club of Saint John Vianney High School, Monmouth Chapter Corporate Member, hosted the 9/11 Flag Memorial Tribute. Monmouth Chapter President COL (R) Samuel and Frances Fuoco attended with daughter Ms Angela Fuoco-Nicola.

9th Annual “A Toast to Dennis - A Night of Remembrance”

September 8, 2017 AUSA Monmouth Chapter Corporate Members Dennis and Marion Zilinski, Executive Directors of the LT Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund, hosted the 9th Annual “A Toast to Dennis - A night of Remembrance” fundraiser. First LT Dennis W. Zilinski, II died on November 19, 2005 during combat operations while serving with the 101st Airborne Division in Iraq. In attendance were 325+ including Monmouth Chapter board members COL (R) Samuel and Frances Fuoco, President and LTC (R) Richard and Laurel Gaudio, Treasurer. The Monmouth Chapter provided $1,100 in sponsorship, advertising and event tickets. Event benefits went to providing Service Dogs to Wounded Warriors. Fall Newsletter 2017

8th Annual Dining Out of the 77th Sustainment Brigade September 9, 2017 The 77th Sustainment Brigade hosted its 8th Annual Dining Out event in commemoration of the 77th Infantry Division's Activation in 1917. The 77th Sustainment Brigade inherited the lineage of the 77th Infantry Division ("Statue of Liberty" Division) which served in World War I and World War II. It is currently part of the U.S. Army Reserve and headquartered at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL), NJ and physically located on Dix. The Guest Speaker was Author and Historian, Robert John Laplander, author of "Finding the Lost Battalion". There were 100+ attendees including Monmouth Chapter President COL (R) Samuel and Frances Fuoco, and Dix Chapter President CSM (R) Arthur Maggs. The Monmouth Chapter donated $70.

Fulfill Facility Tour and Meeting September 15, 2017 Fulfill (formerly FoodBank) of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, NJ hosted a Facility Tour and Meeting in Neptune, NJ. Fulfill’s mission is to alleviate hunger and build food security in Monmouth & Ocean Counties and to make sure that all people at all times have access to enough nutritious food to maintain an active and healthy life. Monmouth Chapter President COL (R) Samuel and Frances Fuoco and board members Yvonne Bova and Charles Seal met with Fulfill Director of Organizational Effectiveness David Goldstein, Executive Administrator Joyce Caggiano and Executive Director Carlos Rodriguez. Discussed were the mission of both organizations and mutual support opportunities.

Family Day for the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, Airborne September 17, 2017 AUSA Monmouth Chapter President COL (R) Samuel Fuoco and Dix Chapter President CSM (R) Arthur Maggs attended Family Day for the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, Airborne held at the John Mann Pavilion and Recreation Area on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ. Over 125 Soldiers, family members and guests attended the event. COL (R) Samuel Fuoco presented a $150 donation to Commander, LTC Antonio Martinez and CSM Anthony Ciotti. Fall Newsletter 2017

"Starlight for Veterans Program" and Information Seminar September 21, 2017 The Monmouth County Sheriff's Office hosted the "Starlight for Veterans Program" and Information Seminar at the Monmouth University Rebecca Stafford Student Center, West Long Branch, NJ. Representatives from 10-15 local Monmouth County Civic and Military Services/Support Organizations attended with display/information tables. Monmouth Chapter President COL (R) Samuel Fuoco chaired the Monmouth Chapter table that displayed AUSA brochures, newsletters, membership applications and give-away items. Five new membership applications were initiated.

New Jersey Run for the Fallen, Hero Marker 435, MG Harold J. Greene September 24, 2017 Monmouth Chapter board members Kit Roache, VP Programs and Ellie Smith, Secretary setup a refreshment table with sandwiches, apple juice, water and cookies for the NJ Run for the Fallen participants at Hero Marker 435 in Oceanport, NJ to honor MG Harold J. Greene, killed in Afghanistan on Sep 05 2014 while conducting an inspection tour. MG Greene was the Deputy Commanding General of the Combined Security Transition Command, Afghanistan. Kit Roache accepted the flag on behalf of Mrs. Susan Greene who was unable to attend. Other board members present were CSM (R) Jack Chlapowski, VP Education; COL (R) John Booth and Jan Moren as well as Association of Old Crows (AOC) Board Member Mari Kovach. There were 15 Monmouth Chapter

New Jersey Run for the Fallen, Hero Marker 442, SGT Coleman S. Bean September 24, 2017

Monmouth Chapter board S. Bean who died on Sep members Kit Roache, VP 06, 2008 after serving with Programs and the 173rd Airborne Ellie Smith, Secretary Division during Operation setup a refreshment table Iraqi Freedom. Other with sandwiches, apple board members present to juice, water and cookies support the Bean family for the NJ Run for the were CSM (R) Jack Fallen participants at Hero Chlapowski, VP Education, Marker 442 in Tinton Falls, Jan Moren and Theresa NJ to honor SGT Coleman Madden. Fall Newsletter 2017

Presentation of “Honor and Remember” Flags and Certificates September 24, 2017 As part of the New Jersey Run For the Fallen, COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, President Monmouth Chapter, presented an “Honor and Remember Flag” and Certificate to the Mother, Sister and Family Members of PFC Campbell McKenna who died on August 27, 2003 after serving with the 82nd Airborne Division. The presentation was made at Hero Marker 420, Belmar, NJ. Similarly, at Hero Marker 427, Deal, NJ, Jan Moren, Monmouth Chapter Board Member, presented an “Honor and Remember” Flag and Certificate to the Family Members of SGT Richard A. Cummings, Jr, US Marine Corps who died on July 08, 2012 while serving at the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, AZ.

New Jersey Run For the Fallen (Cape May, NJ to Holmdel, NJ) September 24, 2017 As part of the New Jersey Run For the Fallen, AUSA Monmouth Chapter Board Members attended the Ceremonies at seven Hero Markers from Barnegat Bay, NJ to the closing Ceremony at the NJ Gold Star Family Monument on the grounds of the NJ Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Holmdel, NJ. Fall Newsletter 2017

High School Girls Soccer Team "Served those who Served" September 26, 2017 The Girls Soccer Team of Saint John Vianney High School (SJVHS), a Monmouth Chapter Corporate Member, went on a "Served those who Served" field trip to the NJ Veterans Memorial Home-Menlo Park, also a Monmouth Chapter Corporate Member. These Catholic Athletes for Christ (CAC), along with two faculty members, spent the day transporting residents to and from activities, assisting the staff in daily activities and bowling with the residents. In addition, they were “there for the residents” treating them with dignity, respect and love while brightening their day. The SJVHS CAC Field Trip was moderated by Monmouth Chapter President COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, Assistant Soccer Coach Robert Klatt and Assistant Athletic Director Pat Smith.

Educational Lecture and Workshop Luncheon on Ethical Leadership September 27, 2017

Laurel Gaudio, as an AUSA Monmouth Chapter ethical training, have sometimes reminded us we liaison, participated in an educational lecture and should never rest on our laurels when exercising this workshop luncheon on Ethical Leadership. The skill set. This was a valuable booster-shot to event was hosted by the Monmouth Regional emphasize the fact that what we say and do effects Chamber of Commerce “Women in Business” at the not only ourselves but our organization, family, Bella Vista Country Club, Marlboro Township, subordinates, co-workers, superiors, society and NJ.The lecture/workshop was given by Judy Young, even history. We, in AUSA, must always be aware Executive Director, Rutgers Institute for Ethical that the “United States Army” is in our title and it is Leadership. Topics covered included; improving and not just our reputation we safe guard but, by enriching your organization through ethical extension, the Army itself and all who have served. leadership, personal and organizational values, the The attendees were made aware of the AUSA process to make ethical decisions, group exercises, mission and the various warfighter organizations and recognizing the power of reputation as an asset. and charities we support. Several pledged future These principals certainly are part of the AUSA participation in our efforts. environment, however great leaders, with the finest The Gi erbred Bll TO BENEFIT FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION A 501(c)3 Not for Profit Organization, Serving Military, Veterans and their Families, providing a “Home Away From Home” while receiving medical care at major military and VA Medical Centers of Excellence. DECEMBER 2 | 7-11 PM Ocean Place Resort and Spa, 1 Ocean Blvd., Long Branch, NJ 07740 Festivities i clude: VIP Sponsor Cocktail Hour Entertainment Featuring Jersey Shore’s own Jazz Lobsters Silent Auction • Gingerbread Village Display and Gingerbread House Competition • Custom Photos • Meet and Greet Miss New Jersey 2017 Open Bar • Dancing and Choice of Dinner Entrée • Black Tie A“ire. Guest Speaker: General Carter F. Ham, USA, Ret. President and CEO, Association of the United States Army $160 per person Sponsorships Available Tables of 10 and 12 available Main Event Sponsor: $10,000 Entertainment: $6,000 Diamond: $5,000 PRICING INCLUDES: Platinum: $3,000 Gold: $2,000 6-7 pm – Cocktail Hour, Butler Passed Hors Decorations Sponsor: $1,500 D’oeuvres. Open Bar throughout the Evening. Gingerbread Village Sponsor: $1,000 7-11 pm – Champagne Toast, Plated Dinner – For additional details on sponsorships, choice of: Filet Mignon, Roasted Chicken, please call Kit Roache at 732-788-4005 Fresh Salmon. Starter, Salad. Dessert included. Coffee, tea, soŒ drinks. ess Code: Forl Attire or Dark Business Suit, Cocktail Dress

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M R O E NM PT OUTH CHA The Gierbred Bll TO BENEFIT FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION A 501(c)3 Not for Profit Organization, Serving Military, Veterans and their Families, providing a “Home Away From Home” while receiving medical care at major military and VA Medical Centers of Excellence. DECEMBER 2 | 7-11 PM PROGRAM BOOK ADS Commemorative Program Advertisement Full Page (8”h x 5”w) - $300 | Half Page (4”h x 5”w) - $150 Ad Point of Contact:______, Phone______

AD COPY AND PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 10, 2017! All ads should be sent via email to: k.groš[email protected]

• Black and White or grayscale images only • All Ads should be submišed in high Resolution: PDF, TIFF or JPEG Formats Contact Kaitlin Groo at k.gro[email protected] for any questions.

Registration payments via Pay Pal: www.ausa.org/monmouth New Jersey Run For the Fallen (Cape May, NJ to Holmdel, NJ) September 24, 2017 As part of the New Jersey Run For the Fallen, AUSA Monmouth Chapter Board Members attended the Ceremonies at seven Hero Markers from Barnegat Bay, NJ to the closing Ceremony at the NJ Gold Star Family Monument on the grounds of the NJ Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Holmdel, NJ.

Gierbred House CONTEST RULES The Gingerbread Ball | December 2, 2017 Ocean Place Resort & Spa, 1 Ocean Blvd, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Benefiting Fisher House Foundation, a 501(c)3 Not For Profit Organization, serving Military, Veterans and their Families, providing a “Home Away From Home” while receiving medical care at major military and VA Medical Centers of Excellence

Our Gingerbread Contest Judges are from the NJ Bakers Board of Trade with Local Award Winning Pastry Chefs.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 10 , 2017 RULES: CATEGORIES: Commercial, Professional, Amateur and Student The competition is divided into four categories: SHOW TIME: 12/2/2017 SET UP: 12:00 PM JUDGING: 4:00 PM Commercial: Open to Bakeries and Businesses ENTRY FEE: Commercial - $100 in the Baking Industry. ENTRY FEE: Professional, Amateur - $20; Professional: Open to all adults employed as Entry Fee: Student - $10 a culinary professional, such as chefs, bakers, teachers, cake decorators and those who Judging Criteria: Possible Points: create food product for retail sales. Overall Appearance 0 - 10 Technique and Skill 0 - 10 Amateur: Open to all non-professional adults Creativity and Originality 0 - 15 over the age of 18. Difficulty 0 - 15 Student: Open to all students ages 12-17. Tot a l 50

Awards: 1st 2nd 3rd Commercial Plaque & Ribbon Plaque & Ribbon Plaque & Ribbon Professional $250 & Ribbon $150 & Ribbon $100 & Ribbon Adult $150 & Ribbon $100 & Ribbon $75 & Ribbon Student $50 & Ribbon $25 & Ribbon $15 & Ribbon

• One Gingerbread House per participant. • All Gingerbread Houses must be in the prior to judging. A¢er judging, has been Group entries are allowed with one team form of a house. Houses can be no taller completed and names and/or awards have leader named. than 24”. been announced, competitors may place • All Gingerbread houses must be placed • Non-edible decorations, like paint, business cards on their display. on a 1/2” or 3/4” plywood base no larger ribbon, etc. CAN be used to decorate than 18 x 18. No legs on base. The wood the base only. surface should be completely covered • Houses must be delivered fully assembled. for presentation of final product. No on-site assembling (other than minor • No artificial materials can be present in repairs) will be permiŸed. or on the house itself. All Gingerbread • No names or advertising will be allowed Houses must be 100% edible. on the Gingerbread House, display or table

Contest questions? Contact: Yvonne Bova, Chair, Gingerbread House Competition, [email protected], 732-779-7111 Kit Roache, Chair, The Gingerbread Ball, [email protected], 732-788-4005 www.ausa.org/monmouth Gierbred House COMPETITION The Gingerbread Ball | December 2, 2017 Ocean Place Resort & Spa, 1 Ocean Blvd, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Benefiting Fisher House Foundation, a 501(c)3 Not For Profit Organization, serving Military, Veterans and their Families, providing a “Home Away From Home” while receiving medical care at major military and VA Medical Centers of Excellence

Name: ______Title:______Organization (if applicable): ______Address: ______City: ______State: ______Zip: ______Phone Number: ______Gingerbread House Title: ______Category (check one): Commercial ______Professional ______Adult (Ages 18+) ______Student (Ages 12-17) ______Email: ______Receipt of entry will be acknowledged by email.

Entries can be sent to: AUSA Monmouth Chapter P.O. Box 497 | Eatontown, NJ 07724 Permission to Auction House (check one): My house can be auctioned to benefit Fisher House Foundation ______OR I will be picking up my house at 11 pm on December 2 ______Any Gingerbread Houses not picked up by 11PM on December 2nd will be donated to AUSA Monmouth Chapter for disposal or distribution to local organizations and Fisher House Foundation. Competition entry constitutes participant’s acknowledgment and consent to: The Contest rules, The Contest’s right to photograph and use photographs of all entries for promotional purposes. The Contest, is not responsible for any loss damage, though every precaution will be made to keep entries safe. Signature:______Date:______Signature of Guardian for Student:______100% of all Entry Fees are donated to Fisher House Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization. Fisher House Foundation holds a four-star Charity Navigator rating, and is one of a handful of military charities to receive an A+ rating from the American Institute of Philanthropy. As an incentive for you to compete, we will offer all Commercial Business a full page ad (8”h x 5”w), a value of $300 and professional bakers a half page ad (4”h x 5”w) a value $150 in our Commemorative Program Book – at no cost – for entering the competition. You and/or your business name will appear on our website: www.ausa.org/chapters/monmouth-chapter as a competitor and an ad display during the Gala Dinner. Ads due by November 10, 2017.

Contest questions? Contact: Yvonne Bova, Chair, Gingerbread House Competition, [email protected], 732-779-7111 Kit Roache, Chair, The Gingerbread Ball, [email protected], 732-788-4005 www.ausa.org/monmouth Fall Newsletter 2017

AUSA Corporate Members Corner Held every October, the AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition is the largest land power exposition and professional development forum in North America. This event consists of informative and relevant presentations, panel discussions on pertinent military and national security subjects, workshops and important AUSA business meetings

There will be dozens of professional development events, seminars and presentations during this event including: • AUSA Innovator’s Corner • AUSA Institute of Land Warfare (ILW) Contemporary Military Forums • AUSA Military Family Forums • Sergeant Major of the Army NCO and Soldier Forum • Small Business Forum • Warrant Officer Professional Development Seminar • Army National Guard Seminar • Chief, Army Reserve Seminar • Pre-Retirement/Survivor Benefit Plan Briefing • Numerous International Networking events • Department of the Army Civilian Professional Development Seminar

WHAT TO EXPECT: • Over 26,000 attendees from around the world • 600 displays in five halls located on both levels of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center • Over 250,000 net square feet of display space • Nine international pavilions: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Korea, Turkey and the United Kingdom • New AUSA Homeland Security Pavilion • Small Business Pavilion • Veterans Career Hiring Pavilion organized by the American Freedom Foundation • Army Display with multiple messages set up by TRADOC • Army Warriors Corner – Included presentations from senior personnel supporting key Army Themes • Army Acquisition Rally Point – Occupied by ASA (ALT) personnel for meetings/visits and outreach. • Installations, Energy & Environment (IEE) Rally Point Fall Newsletter 2017 Thank You to our AUSA Monmouth Chapter Corporate Memberships

ACE Electronics Metuchen, NJ [email protected] All Points Middletown, NJ [email protected] All Seasons Restaurant & Diner Eatontown, NJ [email protected] Ameripack Inc Robbinsville, NJ [email protected] Aspen Consulting Group Pt Pleasant, NJ [email protected] Association of Old Crows Garden State Chapter Forked River, NJ [email protected] Booz Allen Hamilton Red Bank, NJ [email protected] Brayco, Inc. Cream Ridge, NJ [email protected] Canada Dry Bottling Co. of Asbury Park Neptune, NJ [email protected] Capital Financial Solutions Inc. Freehold, NJ [email protected] Codacovi and Associates Wall, NJ [email protected] D. Monaco Point Pleasant, NJ [email protected] Defense Acqusition Support Services Jupiter, FL [email protected] Eatontown Industrial Park Association Eatontown, NJ [email protected] Future Skies Inc. Wall Township, NJ [email protected] General Conference Services, LLC Clifton, VA [email protected] Harris Corporation, Electronic Warfare Systems -Clifton, NJ Clifton, NJ [email protected] Investors Bank Freehold, NJ [email protected] Klose Associates Inc. West Long Branch, NJ [email protected] Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II, Memorial Fund Freehold, NJ [email protected] Meulener Dental Little Silver, NJ [email protected] Molly Pitcher Inn and Oyster Point Hotel Red Bank, NJ [email protected] Monmouth Park Charity Fund Oceanport, NJ [email protected] Morris Plate Glass Red Bank, NJ [email protected] New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home-Menlo Park Edison, NJ [email protected] New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation Holmdel, NJ [email protected] Ocean Place Resort & Spa Long Branch, NJ [email protected] Rosso Financial Group Sea Girt, NJ [email protected] Saint John Vianney High School Holmdel, NJ [email protected] Sheraton Eatontown Hotel Eatontown, NJ [email protected] Solari Creative, Inc. Red Bank, NJ [email protected] Stark Associates Insurance Agency Tinton Falls, NJ [email protected] Systems 3000, Inc. Brick, NJ [email protected] The Colts Neck Golf Club Colts Neck, NJ [email protected] Two Rivers Concierge Services, LLC Shrewsbury, NJ [email protected] US Army Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion Lakehurst, NJ [email protected] Veterans of Foreign Wars Harold Daley Post 1333 Asbury Park, NJ [email protected] West Point Society of New Jersey Red Bank, NJ [email protected] World Subaru Tinton Falls, NJ [email protected]

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