TER 2 AP 016 H - Winter Newsletter 2019 C 2 T 0 S 1 E 8 B Voice for the Army - Support for the Soldier

M O R N TE MONMOUTH COMMUNIQUE M P OUTH CHA

Association of Tenth Annual Eatontown Community Day the United States October 5, 2019 Army (AUSA) The Borough Council of Eatontown, NJ hosted it’s Tenth Annual Eatontown Community Day at Wolcott Park, Eatontown, NJ. Over 1000 men, women and children stopped by to join in and Monmouth, enjoy the various activities that included kids inflatable rides, pony rides, hay rides, a petting NJ Chapter zoo, live music and a variety of food stands. Eatontown Civic organizations and businesses provided display/information tables including Fire Truck, Ambulance and Police displays.

AUSA Display Table COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, AUSA Monmouth Chapter President, manned the AUSA Monmouth In This Issue: Chapter Display/Information Table with with brochures, Army Magazines, Newsletters, Membership Applications, pens, pencils, decals, and upcoming event flyers as give- Eatontown Community Day aways for interested individuals. Fifteen new Individual AUSA Membership applications Wounded Warrior Parade were received. Jersey Shore Cake and Cookie Convention Veterans & Military Appreciation Day Pictured left to right in the AUSA Display Table Picture are AUSA Monmouth AUSA Annual Meeting/Exposition Chapter Board Member Ms Yvonne Bova, Monmouth County Freeholder Director Thomas ATHENA Award Luncheon Arnone, AUSA Monmouth Chapter President COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, Monmouth County Veterans Day Parade Sheriff Shaun Golden and Monmouth County Freeholder Dominick “Nick” DiRocco.

Golf Outings Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies Happy Hours GingerBread Ball Holiday Parties Washington Crossing Reenactment Wreaths Across America Monmouth County Veteran Service Council Veterans Events (VSC) Meeting Community Events Fundraising Events October 09, 2019 Networking Events The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office hosted its Oct 2019 quarterly Monmouth County Military Unit Events Veteran Service Council (VSC) Meeting at the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office Meeting Room, Freehold, NJ. Representing the AUSA Monmouth Chapter was COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, President. Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden was the featured Guest who discussed the many Veterans programs and initiatives offered by Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office. COL(R) Samuel Fuoco along with staff members and representatives from various Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) gathered to discuss community outreach efforts to enhance much needed services to Veterans. Winter Newsletter 2019

12th Annual Jackson Township, NJ Wounded Warrior Parade and BBQ October 12, 2019

The Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club (CJR&PC) of Jackson, NJ hosted its 12th Annual Wounded Warrior Parade and BBQ in recognition of wounded Veterans who served during military conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, Vietnam, Korea and World War II. Attending from the AUSA Monmouth Chapter at the invitation of Mr Al Dolce, Wounded Warrior Program Coordinator, were Mr Charles Seal, Newsletter Editor and Mr Jan Moren, Board Member & Vietnam Veteran. The parade route started at the Jackson, NJ Justice Complex and ended at the CJR&PC shooting range in Jackson, NJ where several Civic, Military and Veterans organizations provided display/information tables. Following the Parade, a large crowd gathered to hear opening remarks by Mr Dolce who introduced Mr Michael Reina, Jackson Township Mayor. Businesses from Jackson, Plumsted and Howell contributed hot dogs, hamburgers, BBQ fixens, sandwiches, bagels, donuts and beverages. Mr Seal and Mr Moren chaired the Monmouth Chapter Display/ Information table that exhibited AUSA brochures, Army Magazines, AUSA membership applications and give- away items. Two new AUSA Individual Membership applications were initiated.

Charles Seal Pistol Range Sponsors Welcome by Al Dolce

JERSEY SHORE CAKE AND COOKIE CONVENTION

The Shore Cake Supply located in Ocean, NJ hosted its inaugural Jersey Shore Cake and Cookie Convention, October 12-13, at the iconic Convention Hall in Asbury Park, NJ. Mrs Kit Roache, AUSA Monmouth Chapter VP for Programs and Ms Yvonne Bova, Board Member joined New Jersey Bakers Board of Trade Administrator, Mr James Ulliston, with a display/information booth to promote the Chapter’s annual L to R - James Ulliston, Yvonne Bova, Gingerbread Ball Gala and Gingerbread House Baking Contest to be Kit Roache held on Dec 7, 2019 at the Ocean Place Resort & Spa, a Monmouth Chapter Community Partner, in Long Branch, NJ. Over 2000 cake & cookie lovers, baking professionals and hobbyists shopped for supplies from nationwide vendors, watched live demonstrations, entered competitions and attended hands-on classes. This convention was a place where both baking professionals and amateurs could learn new techniques, meet face-to-face with cake and cookie idols, all while having fun and meeting new friends. Winter Newsletter 2019

1st Annual Veterans & Military Appreciation Day October 12, 2019

COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, AUSA Monmouth Chapter President, attended the 1st Annual Veterans & Military Appreciation Day co-hosted by Colton and Friends, the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office and Bridging The Gap For Veterans at the New Jersey National Guard Training Center Pavilion, Sea Girt, NJ. Over 250 attended, including staff members from the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office and representatives from various Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), to support our NJ Military Veterans and their families. All enjoyed a fun day that included a barbecue, live DJ and bands, horseshoe & cornhole competitions and many activities for kids. Mr Fran Hines, Monmouth County’s autism outreach coordinator, spearheaded this effort from the beginning by bringing together several VSOs. Colton and Friends is a Belmar-based nonprofit Foundation for Autism which was started by Fran and his wife, Jeannie, and named for their son Colton. Bridging The Gap For Veterans is a Manasquan-based nonprofit group that helps Veterans and Military spouses to “discover their career dreams” which was started by, and now President, Command Chief Master Sergeant Michael Ferraro, USAF retired, Assistant Veteran’s Services Officer in the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office.

Chapter Presidents Dinner at the 2019 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition October 13, 2019

GEN (R) Carter F Ham, AUSA President & CEO, hosted the Chapter Presidents Dinner at the the 2019 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition in the Marriott Marquis Ballroom – Salon 1-5, Washington, DC. The dinner concluded with an Awards Presentation during which Chapters received Streamer Awards earned during 2019. Representing the AUSA Monmouth Chapter was President COL (R) Samuel Fuoco who accepted the following 3 of 24 total Streamers on behalf of the Monmouth Chapter: Chapter of Excellence, Best Support to the US Army Recruiting Command and Support of ROTC. Assisting GEN (R) Ham with the Presentation of Awards were Mr Thomas Arseneault, AUSA Council of Trustees and COL (R) Dennis Dougherty, AUSA First Region President. L to R - Thomas Arseneault, COL (R) Dennis Dougherty, COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, GEN (R) Carter F Ham Winter Newsletter 2019 MG Robert G Moorhead National Guard/Army Reserve Breakfast at the 2019 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition October 14, 2019

LTG (R) Jack C Stultz, AUSA Council of Trustees hosted the MG Robert G Moorhead National Guard/Army Reserve Breakfast at the the 2019 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition in Room 146 of the Walter E Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC. A Special Guest Appearance was made by LTG Charles D Luckey, Chief of the Army Reserve and Commanding General of the United States Army Reserve Command (USARC), who provided remarks on the Readiness of the US Army, stating that “Modernization is Readiness”. The breakfast concluded with an Awards Presentation during which Chapters received Streamer Awards earned during 2019. Representing the AUSA Monmouth Chapter was President COL (R) Samuel Fuoco who accepted the Streamer for Greatest Reserve Component Increase on behalf of L to R - GEN Michael X Garrett, COL (R) the Monmouth Chapter. Assisting LTG (R) Stultz with the Presentation of Awards was GEN Michael X Garrett, Commanding General of the Samuel Fuoco, LTG (R) Jack C Stultz United States Forces Command.

AUSA OPENING CEREMONY AT THE 2019 AUSA ANNUAL MEETING & EXPOSITION October 14, 2019 AUSA held its 65th Annual Meeting and Exposition Sunday through Wednesday, October 13-16, 2019 for the 17th time at the Walter E Washington Convention Center and the Marquis Marriott Hotel in Washington, DC. The event was kicked off with the Opening Ceremony in the Convention Center Ballroom by Master of Ceremonies GEN (R) Carter F Ham, AUSA President & CEO. The Keynote Guest Speaker was the Honorable Ryan D McCarthy, Secretary of the Army. Attending from the AUSA Monmouth Chapter were COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, President; Mrs Cynthia Wallace, VP Awards and Mr Charles Seal, Newsletter Editor. During the Award Ceremony, the Monmouth Chapter was recognized as the Best Chapter Runner-Up following three consecutive years as Best Chapter.

L to R - Charles Seal, Mrs Frances L to R - Cynthia Wallace, Fuoco, COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, Opening Ceremony Cynthia Wallace Charles Seal Winter Newsletter 2019

AUSA Community Partners Luncheon at the 2019 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition October 14, 2019

MG (R) Patricia Hickerson, Army Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame inductee and AUSA Council of Trustees, hosted the AUSA Community AUSA Monmouth Chapter Table Partners Luncheon at the 2019 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition in the Marriott Marquis Ballroom – Salon 1-5, Washington, DC. The Keynote Speaker was GEN Gustave (Gus) F Perna, Commanding General, US Army Materiel Command (AMC).

In attendance were 500+ individuals (50 Monmouth Chapter guests) including the following Monmouth Chapter Community Partners: ACE Electronics (Ms Susan DiVila), Gorgeous Diva Design (Mrs Cynthia Wallace) and Wallace Associates (Mr Richard Wallace). Attending from the Monmouth Chapter Executive Board were President COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, VP Awards Mrs Cynthia Wallace and Newsletter Editor Mr Charles Seal. Attending from the Dix Chapter was President CSM (R) Arthur Maggs GEN Gustave F Perna Jr. Attending from the Fisher House Foundation, the Monmouth Chapter’s primary charity beneficiary, were CAPT (R) Brian Gawne, USN, VP of Community Relations and Mr Marshall Banks, Community Liaison.

Pictured left to right in the Group Photo are Mr Marshall Banks, Ms Susan DiVila, GEN Gustave F Perna, COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, CAPT (R) Brian Gawne, Mrs Cynthia Wallace, CSM (R) Arthur Maggs Jr and Mr Charles Seal.

Group Photo 2019 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition October 14, 2019 The theme of AUSA’s 2019 Annual Meeting and Exposition at the Walter E Washington Convention Center and the Marquis Marriott Hotel in Washington, DC was “READY NOW - INVESTING IN THE FUTURE”. The Exposition included 5 Exhibit Halls with over 700 exhibitors, 8 International Pavilions, the AUSA Pavilion, the Veterans Pavilion and a Warriors Corner spread out over 300,000 square feet of space. There were over 100 events scheduled during the 4 day event (meetings, seminars, forums, workshops, receptions, breakfasts, luncheons and dinners) including a FREE Concert featuring Gary Sinise and his Lt. Dan Band. A crowd of more than 26,000 AUSA members and guests visited the Exposition. L to R - Cynthia Wallace, L to R - MG (R) Mrs Cynthia Wallace, AUSA Monmouth Chapter VP for MG (R) Randy Strong Randy Strong, Richard Wallace Awards and owner of Gorgeous Diva Design, a Monmouth Chapter Community Partner, and her husband Mr Richard Wallace of Wallace Associates, also a Monmouth Chapter Community Partner, toured the Exhibit Halls to promote the Chapter’s upcoming events and affairs pertinent to the Chapter’s goals. During their walkabout, they met with MG (R) Randy Strong, the Army Client Executive with CACI International Inc at the CACI Exhibit Booth. MG Strong was the Commanding General of the US Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) at Fort Monmouth, NJ and Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD from Jun 2009 to Feb 2012. Winter Newsletter 2019

AUSA Major General Greene, Aberdeen Chapter Reception October 14, 2019

COL (R) James Costigan, President of the AUSA Major General Greene, Aberdeen Chapter hosted the Chapter’s Reception at the Capital Burger, Washington, DC to coincide with the 2019 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition. Over 75 attendees gathered to L to R - COL (R) James Costigan, network, discuss the AUSA Exposition and enjoy the selection of gourmet burgers. Attending from the AUSA Monmouth Chapter to Mrs Cynthia Wallace network and mingle with the attendees and promote the Chapter’s upcoming events and affairs pertinent to the Chapter’s goals were Mrs Cynthia Wallace, AUSA Monmouth Chapter VP for Awards and owner of Gorgeous Diva Design, a Monmouth Chapter Community Partner, and her husband Mr Richard Wallace of Wallace Associates, also a Monmouth Chapter Community Partner.

L to R - Dr David Lockhart, Boeing Manager; Cynthia and Richard Wallace

ACE Electronics Defense Systems Reception October 14, 2019 ACE Electronics Defense Systems LLC, a Monmouth Chapter Community Partner, hosted its annual Reception at Bobby Van’s Grill, Washington, DC to coincide with the 2019 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition. Over 75 attendees gathered to network, discuss the AUSA Exposition and enjoy the Live DJs & Band, scrumptious buffet and open bar. Attending from the AUSA Monmouth Chapter were COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, President and Mr Charles Seal, Newsletter Editor. In addition to the Monmouth Chapter, the three other New Jersey Chapter Presidents were in attendance: CSM (R) Arthur Maggs Jr, Dix Chapter; MAJ Sarah Bernal, Northern NJ Chapter and Mr Steve Flatt, Picatinny Chapter. Pictured left to right in the Group Picture are MAJ Sarah Bernal; CSM (R) Arthur Maggs Jr; Mr John Wright, President of ACE Electronics Defense Systems Group Picture LLC; Ms Susan DiVila, NJ State AUSA President & VP Sales and Marketing, ACE Electronics; Mrs Juliana Flatt; COL (R) Samuel Fuoco; Mr Charles Seal and Mr Steve Flatt. Winter Newsletter 2019 AUSA Chapter Presidents and Delegates Workshop at the 2019 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition October 15, 2019 The AUSA Chapter Presidents and Delegates Workshop was conducted by the AUSA Leadership in Room 150 AB of the Walter E Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC. Over 200 AUSA members from AUSA’s 122 Chapters attended, including COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, President of the Monmouth Chapter and Mr Charles Seal, Newsletter Editor.

Following Welcoming Remarks from GEN Carter F Ham, President and CEO, COL (R) John Davies, Senior Director for Membership, briefed the group on AUSA membership topics and improvements to the AUSA Skills Knowledge (ASK) Tool Kit and encouraged members to use it. COL (R) John Davies The Agenda continued with a presentation from Mr Harry Rothman, Chief Technology Officer, on the implementation of the new AUSA Information Management System using a real time demonstration with members participating with their cell phones. This was followed with briefings from the US Army Cadet Command (USACC) and the US Army Recruiting Command (USAREC). According to the USACC, the Army ROTC program, in addition to the Navy and Air Force ROTC programs, is one of the nation’s biggest scholarship grantors. The Army ROTC alone provides $274 million in scholarship money to more than 13,000 students each year.

The Workshop concluded with GEN Ham signing a Memorandum of Agreement with MG Frank M Muth, Commander, USAREC that delineates AUSA’s support for USAREC. LTG (R) Patricia McQuistion, VP of Membership and Meetings conducted the Wrap-Up Summary and mentioned that July 5, 2020 will be AUSA’s the 70th Birthday.

Ameripack Dinner October 15, 2019

COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, President of the AUSA Monmouth Chapter joined over 100 other guests at a dinner at the FOGO DE CHAO Brazilian Steakhouse, Washington, DC to honor Mr Peter Martin, Founder, President and CEO of Ameripack, for being the recipient of AUSA’s 2019 John W Dixon Award presented to Peter at the AUSA National Partners Luncheon on October 16, 2019 as part of the 2019 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition. Attendees enjoyed the Buffet Dinner featuring a centuries-old Southern Brazilian cooking technique of fire-roasted high-quality meats.

Pictured left to right in the Group Photo are Mr Peter Martin; COL (R) Samuel Fuoco; LTG (R) David Valcourt, former Deputy Commanding General and Chief of Staff at the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) and MG (R) Tim Crosby, Group Photo former Program Executive Officer for Aviation. Winter Newsletter 2019 AUSA First and European Regions Breakfast at the 2019 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition October 16, 2019 COL (R) Dennis Dougherty, AUSA First Region President and CW3 (R) Anthony Williams, AUSA European Region President co-hosted the AUSA First and European Regions Breakfast at the 2019 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition in the Marriott Marquis Ballroom – Salon 6, Washington, DC. In attendance were 100+ individuals from the First and European Regions. Representing the AUSA Monmouth Chapter were COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, President and Mr Charles Seal, Newsletter Editor. The Program of Events began with the Call to Order, Invocation, Breakfast and Welcome/Introductions from COL (R) Dougherty and CW3 (R) Williams. The Keynote Speaker was LTG Darryl A Williams, 60th Superintendent, US Military Academy at West Point, NY. A special In Memoriam observance was held for COL (R) Jim Donahue, President of the AUSA William Penn Chapter who passed away L to R - Charles Seal, earlier in 2019. Jim is survived by his wife of more than 51 years, Linda A COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, Taraborrelli Donahue, four children and 11 grandchildren. COL (R) Dennis Dougherty The breakfast concluded with an Awards Presentation that included each Chapter receiving the Streamers earned during 2019. On behalf of the Monmouth Chapter, COL (R) Fuoco accepted the remaining 20 Streamers of the 24 total Streamers which contributed to the Monmouth Chapter being named Runner-Up Best Chapter in its category in 2019 following 3 consecutive years of Best Chapter (2016 through 2018).

AUSA National Partners Luncheon at the 2019 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition October 16, 2019 GEN (R) Carter F Ham, AUSA President and CEO, hosted the AUSA National Partners Luncheon at the 2019 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition in Room 146 ABC of the Walter E Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC. The Keynote Speaker was The Honorable Robert L Wilkie Jr, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, US Department of Veterans Affairs. In attendance were 175+ individuals including COL (R) Samuel Fuoco Monmouth Chapter President. GEN (R) Ham and LTG (R) Patricia McQuistion, VP of Membership and Meetings presented AUSA’s 2019 John W Dixon Award to Mr Peter Martin, Founder, President and CEO of Ameripack, a Monmouth Chapter Community Partner. Established in 1989, the John W Dixon Award is an AUSA National Award presented annually for distinguished service in the industrial community resulting in outstanding contributions to national defense. In part, the citation accompanying Peter’s John W Dixon Award states, In recognition of his dedicated and philanthropic support for the men and women of our Armed Forces and their families, the Association of the United States Army proudly presents the John W Dixon Award L to R - COL (R) Samuel to Peter Martin who has dedicated his professional and personal life to Fuoco, Peter Martin protecting America’s troops when they are overseas and taking care of them after they come home. Founded in 1989, Ameripack, a Community Partner with the AUSA Monmouth Chapter, is a manufacturer and distributor of carrying, shipping, rack-mount, and panel-mount hard cases. With its sales office in Robbinsville, NJ, Ameripack has stocking warehouses across the United States. In addition to over 6,000 stock cases, Ameripack has the ability to provide customers with custom cases. Winter Newsletter 2019

GEORGE C MARSHALL MEMORIAL RECEPTION AND DINNER AT THE 2019 AUSA ANNUAL MEETING & EXPOSITION October 16, 2019

Ms Phebe N Novakovic, Chairman of the AUSA Council of Trustees and Chairman and CEO of General Dynamics, hosted the George Catlett Marshall Memorial Reception and Dinner at the 2019 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition in the Walter E Washington Convention Center Ballroom, Washington, DC. Attending from the AUSA Monmouth Chapter was COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, President. Before a dinner audience of over 4300, AUSA President & CEO GEN (R) Carter F Ham, presented AUSA’s highest honor, the George Catlett Marshall Medal, to GEN (R) Martin E Dempsey, the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the 37th Army Chief of Staff for sustained commitment to America’s Armed Forces. GEN (R) Ham commented, “GEN Dempsey exemplifies the characteristics and traits that we seek in our nation’s most senior leaders. L to R - COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, He is, to me, the epitome of the selfless leader whose strength of character GEN (R) Martin E Dempsey serves as a model for each of us to emulate. He loves Soldiers and their families, and he loves our Army.” GEN (R) Dempsey said that GEN George Marshall “was the leader I studied most in the latter part of my career.” “When I became chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, I actually borrowed his official portrait from the Center for Military History to hang in my office. When faced with a complex, challenging issue, I would often ask myself, ‘What would GEN Marshall do?’” The Marshall Medal, awarded by AUSA since 1960, is named for General of the Army George Catlett Marshall Jr, the 15th Army Chief of Staff during WWII who also served as Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense and for recognition of this work, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953. AUSA awards this medal annually to the person who most exemplifies selfless service to the United States of America. L to R - GEN (R) Carter F Ham, Frances & COL (R) Samuel Fuoco Winter Newsletter 2019 SJVHS Athletic Teams “Served those who Served” October through December 2019 During October through December 2019, the NJ Veterans Memorial Home-Menlo Park, Edison, NJ, a Community Partner of the AUSA Monmouth Chapter, hosted the following 6 Athletic teams from the Saint John Vianney High School (SJVHS), Holmdel, NJ, also a Monmouth Chapter Community Partner: Girls Varsity Dancers Team (October 18), Boys Varsity Soccer Team (October 29), Girls Field Hockey Team (November 20), Girls Volleyball Team (November 25), Girls Varsity Cheerleaders Team (December 13) and the Boys Varsity Football Team (December 18). These Catholic Athletes for Christ (CAC) embark on Field Trips each year to “Serve those who Served”. The students assisted the staff in transporting elderly/disabled Veterans to and from their daily activities that included the Exercise Club, Trivia and Bowling. Moreover, they were “there for the residents” treating them with dignity, respect and compassion while brightening their day. Mr Victor Guarnera, Volunteer Office Assistant, provided the each Team with an overview briefing of the Memorial Home’s Mission and Capabilities. In December, the teams brought with them over 300 pounds of Holiday Gift Bags loaded with clothes, toiletries and letters that were packed by the SJVHS Military Support Club and Faculty Member, Ms Nancy Csurbak’s Classes. These CAC Field Trips were moderated by Monmouth Chapter President, COL (R) Samuel Fuoco; SJVHS Assistant Athletic Director, Mr Pat Smith and SJVHS Faculty Members Mr Christopher Notte and Mr Eddie Hernandez. The NJ Veterans Memorial Home at Menlo Park was rebuilt in 1999 on 109 acres in Middlesex County. It is a modern skilled care nursing home providing 24/7 quality healthcare. The 312-bed facility features a “Town Square” core with services and resident living areas arrayed around it. The Home’s Mission is “To honor and serve the Military Veteran, their spouses and Gold Star Parents by consistently providing the highest quality of resident directed long term care by maintaining excellence in personal services and treatment through professional collaboration, innovation and dedication; in a setting that promotes dignity and independence.” The facilities are open to Veterans who were honorably discharged during war or peacetime services, the Veteran’s spouse and to spouses and parents of members of the Military who were killed in action during a period of war (Gold Star Parent). A spouse/widow/widower must be at least 50 years of age and must have been married to the Veteran for a period of not less than 10 years.

Boys Varsity Football Team Bringing Holiday Gifts Dancing Team

Girls Field Hocky Team Girls Varsity Cheerleading Team Girls Volley Ball Team with Veterans Tony & Joe

NJ Veterans Memorial Trivia Victor Briefs Dancing Team Home-Menlo Park Winter Newsletter 2019 EIPA Happy Hour at the GolfCave October 19, 2019 The Eatontown Industrial Parks Association (EIPA), a Monmouth Chapter Community Partner, hosted a Happy Hour Event at the GolfCave facility in Eatontown, NJ. The attendance topped 40 which made for a great networking opportunity and a fun simulated golfing experience. Attending from the AUSA Monmouth Chapter were LTC (R) Richard Gaudio, Board Member with his wife Laurel. GolfCave owners David, Amy, Lee and Russell Wechsler welcomed everyone along with Ms Anna S Mayer, EIPA President/Director/Administrator. Richard & Laurel networked the event and spoke to many of the attendees about the work and activities of the AUSA Monmouth Chapter. Invitations were extended to all to attend the upcoming Gingerbread Ball, fund raiser for Fisher House Foundation. The Wechsler family pledged to donate towards a Gift Basket for the Gingerbread Ball’s Silent Auction. The GolfCave is an indoor interactive Golf experience facility where you can learn, play, or improve your golf game. It features a putting green and several Cave Rooms, each equipped with a Trackman Golf Simulator which accurately tracks the golfer’s shots on a TRUGOLF Driving Reality screen. The facility is available to members 24/7 so golfers can comfortably play at over 90 golf courses at any time of day in any kind of weather.

GolfCave Driving Simulator GolfCave Putting Green L to R - Laurel Gaudio, Anna Mayer

Guest Speaker at the Colts Neck Lions Club Halloween Pancake Breakfast October 26, 2019

At the invitation of Mr Justin Lotano, President of the Colts Neck Lions Club, a new AUSA Monmouth Chapter Community Partner, COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, President of the Monmouth Chapter, attended their Halloween Pancake COL (R) Samuel Fuoco & Breakfast fundraiser at the Colts Neck Reformed Church, Colts Neck, NJ as the Justin Lotano with Colts Neck Lions Guest Speaker. COL (R) Fuoco presented the Monmouth Chapter Mission “Voice Club Members for the Army-Support for the Soldier” briefing. Also discussed were the Chapter’s upcoming events, the annual December Gingerbread Ball to benefit the Fisher House Foundation and the annual February Applebee’s Pancake Breakfast to benefit the Chapter’s Service Dog Initiative. Event flyers were available for the 125+ attendees. The Colts Neck Lions Club Pancake Breakfast featured a Halloween Costume Contest, Face Painting and a Silent Auction. The membership agreed to donate $10,000 to $15,000 of the proceeds to the AUSA Monmouth Chapter’s Service Dog Initiative to provide a Service Dog to a Monmouth County Veteran. Pictured left to right in the Group Picture are Ms Jackie Berman, Monmouth Chapter VP for Social Media; Mr Justin Lotano; COL (R) Samuel Fuoco and Veteran, Mr William Madigan, AUSA Monmouth Chapter 2019 Service Group Picture Dog Recipient. Winter Newsletter 2019 Christian Brothers Academy Mothers’ Club Fall Luncheon October 27, 2019

The Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) Mothers’ Club continued their proud tradition of giving back to the Academy at their annual Fall Luncheon fundraiser, co-chaired by Ms Stacey Krall and Ms Mary Ann Dooling, which was held at at the Shore Casino, Atlantic Highlands, NJ. This year’s luncheon, dubbed “Under the Tuscan Sun,” saw 564 guests in attendance who enjoyed a terrific lunch and a gift raffle of items donated from generous individuals and companies. All of the funds raised by the Mothers’ Club go directly towards the financial aids and scholarships awarded by the Academy. Attending from the AUSA Monmouth Chapter were Mrs Kit Roache, VP for Programs; Mrs Cynthia Wallace, VP for Awards; Mrs Ellie Smith, Chapter CBA Mothers’ Club Board Secretary and Chapter members Ms Cathy Stewart, Ms Brenda Karinja and Ms Sherilyn Przelomski, Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce (MRCC) Executive Board member. Also in attendance from the Monmouth Parks Charity Fund, a Monmouth Chapter Community Partner, were Ms MaryAnn Larkin and Ms Serena DiMaso, NJ State Assemblywoman and Deputy Republican Whip from the 14th District who is running for re-election. All of these ladies promoted AUSA Monmouth Chapter upcoming events and distributed flyers that interested several of the guests. Pictured left to right in the CBA Mothers’ Club Board picture are Brother Frank Byrne, with Board Members Treasurer Liz Gearon, VP Maria CBA Mothers McCann, President Beth Caruso, Communications Officer Maureen Prado Roberts and Secretary Jennifer Tapinis.

L to R - Ellie Smith, L to R - Stacey Krall, Christian Brothers Academy Kit Roache, Cynthia Wallace, Mary Ann Dooling, Students Sherilyn Przelomski Brother Frank Byrne Winter Newsletter 2019 2019 Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce ATHENA Award Luncheon November 01, 2019 The Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce (MRCC) hosted its 2019 Athena Awards Luncheon at the Radisson Hotel & Banquet Center, Freehold, NJ with Ms Bernice Lopez, MRCC President, performing the role of Master of Ceremonies. Representing the AUSA Monmouth Chapter were Mrs Cynthia Wallace, VP Awards; Ms Jackie Berman, VP Social Media and Ms Gerry Viggiani, Owner of Lotus Blossom Psychotherapy, a Monmouth Chapter Community Partner. Over 125 attended, including Ms Ivy Jacot, ATHENA Award Committee Chair; Ms Terese Rolke, MRCC Executive Director; Ms Bernice Lopez, MRCC President; Ms Sherilyn Przelomski, MRCC Executive Board Member; NJ Senator Declan J O’Scanlon Jr; NJ Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso; Monmouth County Freeholder Director Thomas Arnone and Sheriff Shaun Golden to honor those women who strive toward the highest levels of professional accomplishment and who excel in their chosen field, devote time and energy to their community in a meaningful way and who also open paths so that others may follow. The ATHENA Award honors an individual for business or professional accomplishments, for community service and especially for mentoring others and providing a role model to encourage women to achieve their full leadership potential. The international* ATHENA Award® Program celebrates women as valued members and leaders of the community and recognizes those who support them. The 2019 ATHENA Leadership Award Nominees were Christine Higgins, Dunkin’ Brands Inc; Jessica Schwartz, iPlay America LLC; Christine Giordano Hanlon Esq, Monmouth County Clerk; Willa Edgerton-Chisler, Symphony Stategies Div of Symphony Coaching LLC and Elizabeth Barry, Elizabeth Barry Consulting. The 2019 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award Nominees were Brielle Cook, Morristown Medical Center, Samantha DeAlmeida, American Cancer Society and Theresa Furmato Velardi, NJ State Legislative District 13. The ATHENA Award Recipients are indicated in red above. Pictured left to right in the ATHENA Award Nominees photo are Willa Edgerton-Chisler, Jessica Schwartz, Brielle Cook, Samantha DeAlmeida, Theresa Furmato Velardi, Elizabeth Barry and Christine Higgins (missing is Christine Giordano Hanlon).

ATHENA Award Nominees L to R - Christine Giordano Hanlon, L to R - Cynthia Wallace, Serena DiMaso, Theresa Furmato Jackie Berman, Gerry Vigianni

L to R - Serena DiMaso, Declan J L to R - Terese Rolke, Bernice Lopez, MRCC Board Members O’Scanlon Jr, Thomas Arnone Sherilyn Przelomski, Cynthia Wallace Winter Newsletter 2019

Fort Monmouth Memorial Ribbon Cutting Ceremony November 04, 2019

A new Memorial was dedicated at Fort Monmouth, NJ to honor all the men and women and their families who served at Fort Monmouth from 1917 to 2011. The RPM Development Group, one of the leading developers of affordable housing in New Jersey, hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate and dedicate the Memorial which is located in East Gate Park (formerly Jagger Park) near the East Gate on Oceanport Ave, Oceanport, NJ between Russel Ave and Carty Ave. The RPM Development Group is the developer of East Gate Oceanport, the former officer housing complex on Russel, Carty and Allen Avenues on Fort Monmouth.

Over 75 residents and former employees of Fort Monmouth attended the Ceremony, including Monmouth County Freeholder Director Thomas A Arnone with 4 of his Freeholders, Monmouth County Sheriff Sean Golden, former Deputy to the CECOM Commander at Fort Monmouth SES (R) Victor Ferlise, former Army Site Manager at Fort Monmouth LTC (R) John E Occhipinti and RPM Development Group Founder & President Mr Edward Martoglio. Representing the AUSA Monmouth Chapter was Board Member COL (R) John L Booth.

A Video of the Ceremony can be found at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/AUSAMonmouthChapter/posts/2225374724230161

L to R - LTC (R) John E Occhipinti, Freeholder Director Thomas A Arnone L to R - LTC (R) John E Occhipinti, Mr Edward Martoglio, COL (R) COL (R) John L Booth John L Booth, Sheriff Sean Golden

Ribbon Cutting Memorial

Monument Plaque Winter Newsletter 2019

AUSA Monmouth Chapter Board Of Directors/Executive Committee Meeting November 05, 2019

The Sheraton Hotel in Eatontown NJ, a Community Partner of the AUSA Monmouth Chapter, hosted the Chapter’s monthly Board Of Directors/Executive Committee Meeting. A typical Board Meeting covers a Chapter Status Report from the President; reports from the Treasurer, VPs and Liaisons; Old Business; New Business and discussions concerning Chapter Goals and Priorities.

Pictured left to right in the Monmouth Chapter Board Members Picture are Mr Charles Seal, Newsletter Editor; COL (R) John Booth, Board Member; Ms Selma Harris, Board Member; Mrs Ellie Smith, Secretary; Mrs Kit Roache, VP Programs; COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, President; invited guest Ms Anna S Mayer, EIPA President/ Director/Administrator and Monmouth Chapter member; Mrs Cynthia Wallace, VP Awards; LTC (R) Richard Gaudio, Board Member; Mr Jan Moren, Board Member and Mr Sean T Keating, Treasurer. Monmouth Chapter Board Members

Guests on the “Nicole Murphy Show” on The Point (WJLK 94.3 FM) Radio November 06, 2019

Leading up to Veterans Day, The Point (WJLK 94.3 FM) Radio’s Mid-Day show between 10 AM and 3 PM Monday through Friday, the “Nicole Murphy” show, was honoring Veterans by sponsoring a “chicken sandwich tasting contest” whereby Veterans were invited to could stop by the radio station at 8 Robbins Street, Toms River, NJ and enter a “taste-off”. Each Veteran that showed up was provided with two FREE unmarked chicken sandwiches (one Chick-filet and one Popeye’s) and asked to judge which one they thought was best. At the end of the contest, Popeye’s was selected as the best.

Visiting the show and entering the contest were AUSA Monmouth Chapter members LTC (R) Richard Gaudio (Board Member), 1SG (R) Wayne Bard (AUSA Lifetime member) and Mr Don DeFelice L to R - LTC (R) Richard Gaudio, (Veteran & Owner/Business Development of Circle Chevrolet/Hyundai, 1SG (R) Wayne Bard, Ms Nicole Murphy, a Monmouth Chapter Community Partner and sponsor of the “taste- LCpl Johnathan Dougherty, Don DeFelice off” contest) along with Reservist LCpl Johnathan Dougherty (USMC). After their FREE lunch, LTC (R) Gaudio and Mr Don DeFelice were interviewed live, on air, by Ms Nicole Murphy to introduce AUSA to the 1000’s of listeners with information about the AUSA Mission: “Voice For the Army-Support for the Soldier”. Winter Newsletter 2019 EIPA General Meeting & Veterans Day Celebration Luncheon November 07, 2019

The Eatontown Industrial Parks Association (EIPA), a Community Partner of the AUSA Monmouth Chapter, hosted its 4th Quarter Membership Meeting with a Veterans Day Celebration Luncheon at the Sheraton Eatontown Hotel, Eatontown, NJ. Approximately 75 participants, representing local businesses and organizations, attended including the following members of the AUSA Monmouth Chapter: President COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, Chapter Newsletter Editor Mr Charles Seal and Board Members LTC (R) Richard Gaudio and Ms Yvonne Bova. The event included Pre-Function Networking, 13 Vendor Display/Information Tables (including the AUSA Monmouth Chapter Table), a 50/50 Raffle to benefit the Fisher House Foundation, Door Prizes and a delicious Buffet lunch. Following the Posting of the Colors by the US Army Recruiting Station-Tinton Falls, NJ, Ms Anna Mayer, EIPA President/Director/ Color Guard Administrator, delivered welcoming and introductory remarks and introduced the two Guest Speakers: Ms Chris Ann Waters from Tuscany Specialty Foods & Catering with facilities in Marlboro and Manalapan NJ and COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, AUSA Monmouth Chapter President. COL (R) Fuoco presented an engaging and inspiring Veterans Day speech that recognized all Veterans present and introduced the audience to the AUSA Mission: “Voice For the Army-Support for the Soldier”. While discussing the Monmouth Chapter’s areas of interest, he commented, “It is an opportunity for us to participate and contribute in the local community and engage with current and future Community Partners. Our participation is in direct support of the goals of all of our 76 Community Partners that includes EIPA.” The Luncheon concluded with the Retiring of the Colors by the US Army Recruiting Station-Tinton Falls, NJ. Pictured left to right in the Color Guard picture are SGT Jake Rodrigo, SGT Jonathan Fortner, SFC Josh Simpson and SSG Kevin McCurley The Monmouth Chapter members present spoke to many of the attendees about the work and activities of the Chapter, distributed event flyers and invited them to attend the upcoming Chapter’s Signature event, the Gingerbread Ball in December, which is a fund raiser for the Fisher House Foundation. Also, COL (R) Samuel Fuoco presented the AUSA Community Partner Plaque to Ms Lauren Ferlise, Director of Catering L to R - COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, Sales for the Sheraton Eatontown Hotel as AUSA’s appreciation for Ms Lauren Ferlise becoming a Monmouth Chapter Community Partner. Winter Newsletter 2019

EATONTOWN, NJ VETERANS DAY PARADE November 10, 2019

AUSA Monmouth Chapter Lifetime Member First Sergeant Wayne Bard, a 25-year U.S. Army Veteran and Eatontown, NJ resident, organized the 2nd Annual Eatontown, NJ Veterans Day Parade that began at the staging area on the grounds of Fort Monmouth, NJ at Nicodemus Drive and ended at the Suneagles Golf Club. Onlookers, many waving American flags, lined the parade route and cheered the marchers who included Veterans, Politicians, Police, Fire & First Aid squads, Monmouth County Sheriff’s Department, Monmouth Regional High School Marching Band, Eatontown’s Cub Scout Pack 52, Atlantic Watch BagPipe Band based in Red Bank, NJ, Antique Motoring Club of Monmouth County and members of the US Army Recruiting Station, Tinton Falls, NJ.

Dignitaries included Mr Anthony Talerico Jr, Borough of Eatontown Mayor; Mr Harold Mitchell, honorary Eatontown Deputy Mayor; Assemblyman Eric J Houghtaling, 11th Legislative district; SSG (R) Michael Minard, 3 Iraq tours; Mr Charles Johnson, Vietnam Veteran and Gold Star Parents Kenneth & Helen Gurbisz, founders of the CPT James M Gurbisz Foundation. Participating from the AUSA Monmouth Chapter were COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, President and Mr Charles Seal, Newsletter Editor.

Cub Scout Pack 52 with Cub Master Eatontown, NJ Historical Museum L to R - Charles Johnson, COL (R) Ms Lisa Vavquez (2nd from right) Samuel Fuoco, Eric Houghtaling

L to R - Eric Houghtaling, 1SG (R) L to R - Mrs Virginia East, Ken East, L to R - Ms Shaili Banerjee, Wayne Bard, SSG (R) Harold Mitchell, Eric Houghtaling, COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, Michael Minard, Michael Daley Anthony Talerico Jr, Candace Faust Eric Houghtaling

Tinton Falls, NJ US Army Recruiting Station Soldiers with SSG (R) Michael Minard (center) and Gold Star Father Kenneth Gurbitz Lead Banner Winter Newsletter 2019 Veterans Day Golf Tournament & Dinner Awards Ceremony November 10, 2019

Salvatore “Sal” Martelli, head of Martelli Development and Martelli Signature Homes of Little Silver and owner of Suneagles Golf Club, a Community Partner of the AUSA Monmouth Chapter, hosted the Veterans Day Golf Tournament at his Suneagles Golf Club, Eatontown, NJ. The proceeds raised at this event, which was co- sponsored by the AUSA Monmouth Chapter and the Jersey Chapter of the Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA), were donated to the Fisher House Foundation and the Captain James M Gurbisz Foundation. Attending from the AUSA Monmouth Chapter were COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, President; Mrs Kit Roache, VP Programs; Mrs Cynthia Wallace, VP Awards, Mr Sean T Keating, Treasurer; Mrs Ellie Smith, Secretary; Mr Charles Seal, Newsletter Editor; SGT Jake Rodrigo (US Army Liaison) & SSG Zachariah Martinez & SGT Jonathan Fortner from the Tinton Falls Army Recruiting Station and Board Members LTC (R) Richard Gaudio and LTC (R) Bruce Ryba and Ms Yvonne Bova. Also attending were Gold Star Parents Kenneth & Helen Gurbisz, founders of the CPT James M Gurbisz Foundation and members of the AUSA Monmouth Chapter. The Golf Committee consisted of Salvatore Martelli (Honorary Chair) with 1SG (R) Wayne Bard, Mrs Kit Roache, Mrs Ellie Smith, LTC (R) Richard Gaudio, Mr Rocco Morrongiello and SSG Michael Minard. At the conclusion of the Eatontown Veterans Day Parade that ended at the Suneagles Golf Club, the Golf Tournament commenced at the 10 AM Registration. Following registration was the 11 AM BBQ Lunch, the noon Shotgun Start of 90 golfers and the 5 PM Dinner and Awards Ceremony that was catered by Merri- Makers, headquartered in Brick, NJ. Throughout the evening was a Silent Auction of Gift Baskets and a variety of professional sports and celebrity memorabilia. During the Dinner, Prizes were awarded for Closest to the Pin, Hole in One, Longest Drive, Straightest Drive and Hit the Green. Also the winning tickets were drawn for two prizes - a Driver and Bag of Irons. Hopeful Golfers purchased tickets for $10 each for a chance to win. Pictured left to right in the Registration Table picture are Mr Charles Seal, Mrs Kit Roache, COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, Mr Sean T Keating, Mr Dave Docherty, Ms Yvonne Bova and LTC (R) Richard Gaudio.

1SG (R) Bard starts the Tournament Carving Station COL (R) Samuel Fuoco

L to R - COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, Salva- L to R - Cynthia Wallace, Richard L to R - SSG Zachariah Martinez, tore Martelli, 1SG (R) Wayne Bard, Kit Wallace III, COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, SGT Jake Rodrigo, 1SG (R) Wayne Roache, Ellie Smith, Cynthia Wallace Kit Roache, Ellie Smith Bard, Kit Roache, SGT Jonathan

Registration Table

Monmouth Chapter Table Winter Newsletter 2019

BOROUGH OF EATONTOWN VETERANS DAY SERVICES & WREATH LAYING CEREMONY November 11, 2019

On November 11, 1918, the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, an armistice, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany which marked the end of World War I. One year later President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as Armistice Day. In 1938, an act of Congress made Armistice Day a legal Federal holiday. In 1954, President Eisenhower signed legislation that changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day, a day to honor American Veterans of all wars. On the 101st Anniversary of this historic day, the Borough of Eatontown honored all of our Veterans who unselfishly placed their lives on the line for our freedom with a Veterans Day Services and Wreath Laying Ceremony at Wampum Memorial Park, Eatontown, NJ. At the invitation of Mayor Anthony Tallerico Jr of the Borough of Eatontown, COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, President of the AUSA Monmouth Chapter and Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, attended as the Guest Speaker. Also attending were Pastor Lyddale Akins, Founder of Akins Ministries and Korean War Veteran Walter Biernacki (USMC). The Program included a Greeting from Mayor Anthony Talerico Jr, Invocation, Flag Ceremony, National Anthem, Introduction of the Guest Speaker, Veterans and Memorial Address by COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, Musical Selections, Benediction and the Wreath Laying Ceremony from 16 Eatontown Community Civic and Service Organizations and/or representatives. Following the Ceremony, Food and Beverages were served at the Eatontown Elks Lodge, Broad Street, Eatontown, NJ.

L to R - Mrs Talerico, Mayor Anthony Talerico Jr, COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, Mrs Frances Fuoco

Guest Speaker COL (R) Samuel Fuoco Veterans Day Services Site

L to R - Pastor Lyddale Akins, Walter Biernacki, COL (R) Samuel Fuoco Winter Newsletter 2019 Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony November 11, 2019 The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation (NJVVMF) hosted its annual Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Memorial in Holmdel, NJ. The event was open to the public, Veterans, and their families. Over 75 attendees, including many Civic and Veterans Service Organizations and supportive citizens, came to witness the Ceremony. The AUSA Monmouth Chapter Wreath was presented by CSM (R) Jack Chlapowski, Chapter VP for Education and Mr Jan Moren, Chapter Board Member, both Vietnam Veterans. The NJVVM honors those from NJ who served in the Vietnam War, especially the 1,562 men and one woman who were killed or missing in action. The Guest Speaker was Ms Susan Barker Rilliet, Gold Star sister of Medal of Honor recipient USMC Lance Corporal Jedh Barker. Don Tretola Other distinguished guests included the Honorable Philip D Murphy, NJ Governor and Commander-in-Chief; BG Jemal J Beale, The Adjutant General (TAG) of NJ; Mr Don Tretola, Chief Public Affairs & Program Development Officer for Allies Inc in NJ and USAF MG (R) Clark Martin, NJVVMF Chairman. The Program included Welcoming Remarks from MG (R) Clark Martin, Posting of the Colors, Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem, Invocation, Guest Speaker Presentation by Ms Susan Barker Rilliet, Remarks from NJ Governor Philip D Murphy, “NJ - We Value Our Veterans” Presentation by Mr Don Tretola, Muscial Interlude, Presentation of Wreaths, Benediction and Retiring of Colors. USMC Lance Corporal Jedh Colby Barker was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for heroism during the Vietnam War in September 1967. When a grenade was thrown into the American defensive position, Barker threw himself upon it and saved the lives of fellow injured Marines. While mortally wounded, he Jan Moren with AUSA administered first aid to a fellow wounded comrade before tragically Monmouth Chapter Wreath succumbing to his wounds.

US Army Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion Community Partnership Networking Event

L to R - CPT Phuoc Le, COL (R) November 13, 2019 Samuel Fuoco, LTC Brendan Toolan, At the Invitation of LTC Brendan Toolan, Commander, US Army Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Michael Halloran Battalion, a Community Partner of the AUSA Monmouth Chapter, COL (R) Samuel Fuoco attended the unit’s Community Partner Networking Event at Tommy B’s Community Activities Center, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ. The Program included Registration, Hors D’oeuvres, Welcoming remarks by LTC Toolan, Introductions of the Battalion’s Company Commanders, Battalion Mission Briefings, socializing, networking and a discussion led by LTC Toolan on current recruiting efforts and the Way Ahead. Over 75 attended, including Mr Michael Halloran, Chief of Advertising and Public Affairs, US Army Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion, CPT Phuoc Le, Commander, US Army Central Jersey Recruiting Company and Ms Giovanna Hansen, Education Services Specialist, US Army Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion. L to R - Giovanna Hansen, COL (R) Samuel Fuoco Winter Newsletter 2019

72ND ANNUAL ROBERTA O FOX DISTRIBUTION FUNDS TEA November 14, 2019

The Monmouth Park Charity Fund (MPCF), a Community Partner of the AUSA Monmouth Chapter hosted its 72nd Annual Roberta O Fox Distribution of Funds Tea at the Turf Club of the Monmouth Racetrack, Oceanport, NJ. Attending from the AUSA Monmouth Chapter were Mrs Cynthia Wallace, VP Awards and Mrs Ellie Smith, Chapter Secretary to accept a grant check in the amount of $4,000 on behalf of the Monmouth Chapter’s Service Dog Initiative, “Pairing and Caring for our Veterans”. Mrs Smith was the Author of the Grant Request Proposal that was provided to the Monmouth Park Charity Fund. The Guest Speaker was Mrs Maureen Lloyd, MPCF Chair, Through the generosity of the MPCF participants and donors, grants were distributed to 58 recipients in 2019 in the name of Roberta O Fox of Rumson, NJ, a well- known community activist, philanthropist, and a longtime supporter of state, county, and local organizations. The MPCF Mission is to raise and distribute funds to non-profit agencies in Monmouth County, New Jersey that provide services for healthcare, those at risk in the community and those in need of special services. Since 1946, more than 100 service organizations have been recipients of over $9.8 Million from the Monmouth Park Charity Fund. Pictured left to right in the MPCF Board of Trustees picture are Mr Tom Hayes, Ms Maria Farhat Tanzola, Ms Sandy Mullaney, Ms Linda Sirico, Ms Jennifer Diehl, Ms Maureen Lloyd, Ms Nona Balaban, Mr Thomas Donovan and Mr Barry Shapiro.

L to R - Maureen Lloyd, L to R -Ellie Smith, Maureen Lloyd Kim Guadagno, Ellie Smith Cynthia Wallace

MPCF Board of Trustees

Winter Newsletter 2019 THE JEWISH HOME OPEN HOUSE & RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY November 14, 2019 At the invitation of Ms Raquel Schindel, Director of Admissions for The Jewish Home for Rehabilitation & Nursing, the AUSA Monmouth Chapter Newsletter Editor, Mr Charles Seal, attended the Home’s Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the opening of its newly-constructed facility in Freehold, NJ which is under the new ownership of Marquis Health Services. Representatives from Marquis Health Services included Mr David Karfunkel, Regional Director of Operations; Mr Michael Smith, Division President; Ms Jennifer Hertzog, VP of Marketing & Business Development, Mid-Atlantic Region; Ms Sara Kohn, Director of Physician & Hospital Relations, The Jewish Home for Rehabilitation & Nursing and Ms Pam Montemurno, Regional Director of Marketing Development, Marquis Health Services. Also attending were Ms Barbara McMorrow, Mayor of Freehold Township, NJ; Mr Lestor Preston Jr, Freehold Deputy Mayor and New Jersey State Legislators from the 11th Legislative district (Senator Vin Gopal, Assemblywoman Joann L Downey and Assemblyman Eric J Houghtaling).

Over 100 attendees gathered to celebrate the Home’s opening, view the new facility and witness the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony performed by Mayor Barbara McMorrow. The Open House included tours of the facility, complimentary buffet &, bar and commemorative pen sets.

The Jewish Home for Rehabilitation & Nursing is New Jersey’s only Distinctly Jewish Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Its mission is to cater to the needs of the area’s Jewish population. It provides a comprehensive suite of rehabilitation therapies and skilled nursing care with physician oversite. The deluxe, newly-constructed facility provides Glat kosher dining, recreational and therapeutic activities, on-site synagogue, spacious private & semi-private rooms, extensive rehab gym and overnight accommodations for visitors. In addition, this “hotel-like” facility accommodates permanent residents who receive the full complement of nursing and health services

Freehold Mayor Barbara McMorrow L to R - Barbara J McMorrow, cutting the ribbon Michael Smith

L to R - Charles Seal, Eric J Houghtaling, The Jewish Home Joann L Downey, Vin Gopal, unknown Winter Newsletter 2019 NJ State Association Social November 15, 2019 The AUSA First Region and the four NJ AUSA Chapters (Dix, Monmouth, Northern NJ and Picatinny) teamed with the National Guard Association of NJ (NGANJ) to host the 2nd Annual NJ State Association Social at the Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten, Asbury Park, NJ. Approximately 40 participants representing AUSA, NGANJ, the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of NJ (EANGNJ) and other local businesses and organizations attended. Representing the AUSA Monmouth Chapter were Mrs Ellie Smith, Secretary and Mr Charles Seal, Newsletter Editor. Other distinguished attendees were LTG (R) Guy Swan III, AUSA VP Education; BG Jemal J Beale, The Adjutant General (TAG) of NJ; Ms Susan DiVila, NJ State AUSA President & VP Group Photo Sales and Marketing, ACE Electronics; COL (R) Dennis Dougherty, First Region President; COL Yvonne L Mays, USAF, Chief of Staff of the NJ Air National Guard & NGANJ President; CMSgt (R) Daniel Mitchel, USAF, EANGNJ President; CSM (R) Arthur Maggs Jr, Dix Chapter President and Mr Robert Hasanoeddin, Northern NJ Chapter Secretary. Ms DiVila and COL (R) Dougherty presided as the Master of Ceremonies, provided welcoming remarks and supervised a raffle in which a variety of door prizes were handed out. The friendly atmosphere was conducive for meeting, greeting and networking for both Business Professionals and community individuals to build relationships and become acquainted with the mission and members of AUSA and NGANJ. The event included a buffet style assortment of classic biergarten fare including pretzels, wursts, schnitzels, kielbasa and more. The Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten features a 9,000 square foot outdoor rooftop Biergarten and a 6,000 square foot indoor hall offering 39 premium draft beers and over 70 bottled options, including American craft selections. Pictured left to right in the Group Photo are LTG (R) Guy Swan III, BG Jermal Beale, COL Yvonne Mays, Susan DiVila, CSM (R) Arthur Maggs, COL (R) Dennis Dougherty and CMSgt (R) Daniel Mitchell.

AFCEA Networking Happy Hour November 19, 2019 The Greater Monmouth Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA), a AUSA Monmouth Chapter Community Partner, hosted a Networking Happy Hour at the Tavern 19 Restaurant located at the Suneagles Golf Club, also a AUSA Monmouth Chapter Community Partner, in Eatontown, NJ. Over 50 attendees gathered to enjoy an evening of camaraderie with members of many community organizations and support the event theme, “Bring a Veteran”. From the Greater Monmouth Chapter of AFCEA were Ms Suzanne Stingo, VP for Programs and Ms Catherine Navarro, Secretary. Attending from the AUSA Monmouth Chapter were Mrs Cynthia Wallace ,VP Awards with husband Richard and Board Members COL (R) John Booth and LTC (R) Richard Gaudio with wife Laurel. Representing the Garden State Chapter of the Association of Old Crows (AOC) was Mr Guy Albanese, Finance, Communications and Community Awareness. Attending from the Eatontown Industrial Parks Association (EIPA), a AUSA Monmouth Chapter Community Partner, was Ms Anna Mayer, President/Director/Administrator. The AUSA Monmouth Chapter members handed out flyers to the Chapter’s upcoming Signature event in December – the Gingerbread Ball to support the Fisher House Foundation.

L to R - Cynthia Wallace, L to R - LTC (R) Richard Gaudio, L to R - Cynthia Wallace, Richard Wallace, Suzanne Stingo, COL (R) John Booth, Cynthia Wallace, Anna Mayer Laurel Gaudio, Catherin Navarro Guy Albanese, Laurel Gaudio Winter Newsletter 2019 2019 Gingerbread Ball December 07, 2019

The 2019 Gingerbread Ball, the AUSA Monmouth Chapter’s Annual Signature Event, was held on December 7, 2019 at the Ocean Place Resort and Spa, a Monmouth Chapter Community Partner, in Long Branch, NJ. The AUSA Monmouth Chapter co-hosted the Ball with the Jersey Chapter of the Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA), the Garden State Chapter of the Association of Old Crows (AOC), the Greater Monmouth Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) and the New Jersey Bakers Board of Trade (NJBBT). This event, the “Jewel in the Crown” of the season, which attracted over 170 attendees and netted $65,000+ to be donated to Fisher House Foundation, a 501(c)3 Not For Profit Organization. The Event began with a VIP Sponsor Reception during which members of the NJ Bakers Board of Trade (NJBBT), Mr Dale Biles, NJBBT President, Mr Ken Downey, NJBBT past President & Director of “Bakery at Fairway Market”, Freehold, NJ and Mr Robert Crenshaw III, Assistant VP of Inspired Foods LLC, judged the Gingerbread House competition entries in four categories – Commercial, Professional, Amateur and Youth which were set in a picturesque Gingerbread House Village setting complete with a running train. Also featured throughout the evening was an Open Bar and a Silent Auction of 81 decorated Holiday Gift Baskets that were designed and donated by friends, businesses, Community Partners and Individual members of the five professional associations. The gift baskets were complemented with a variety of professional sports and celebrity memorabilia by Goodheart Sports & Collectibles of Forked River, NJ. As always, the Gingerbread Ball featured the current Miss New Jersey as a special guest. The 2019 Miss New Jersey, Miss Jade Glab, of Belmar, NJ was available throughout the evening for photos with Gingerbread Ball attendees and sang the National Anthem. Our Keynote Speaker was Mr Pete Hegseth, Co-Host of FOX & FRIENDS WEEKEND on the FOX News Channel and contributor on FOX NATION, an American subscription streaming service and spinoff from the Fox News Channel. In addition to being a news host and political analyst, Pete is a graduate of Princeton with a Masters from Harvard, a highly-acclaimed author and a decorated War-Fighter with 2 Bronze Stars for his time in Iraq and Afghanistan, currently serving as a Major in the Army Reserve. Other Special Guests included LTG (R) Patricia E McQuistion, AUSA VP of Membership and Meetings with spouse COL (R) Leif Johnson; MG (R) Randy Strong, former Commander of the Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) with spouse Mrs Lori Strong; CAPT (R) Brian Gawne USN, VP for Community Relations, Fisher House Foundation; NJ Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso; Monmouth County Sheriff Shawn Golden; Mr John K Lloyd, Co-CEO, Hackensack Meridian Health with spouse Mrs Maureen Lloyd, Chair of the Monmouth Park Charity Fund; Ms Donna Petro, AFCEA Monmouth Chapter Past President; Ms Nicole Zaretski, President of the Association of Old Crows (AOC), Garden State Chapter; Ms Anna Mayer, President/Director/Administrator of the Eatontown Industrial Parks Association EIPA) and Mr Peter Martin, Founder, President & CEO of Ameripack Corporation; The evening’s Agenda included a Cocktail Hour with Butler Passed Hors D’oeuvres, Open Bar, Silent Auction Benefiting the Fisher House Foundation, Welcome and Remarks by Gingerbread Ball Chair Mrs Kit Roache, Posting of the Colors by the US Army Central Jersey Recruiting Company, National Anthem sung by Miss NJ Jade Glab, Invocation, Formal Toasts, Fallen Comrade Table Ceremony by COL (R) Tony Smith, Special Guest Introductions and Remarks, Sponsor Recognition by Mrs Kit Roache, 5-Star Plated Dinner, Keynote Speech by Mr Pete Hegseth, Gingerbread Ball Check Presentation of $65,000 to CAPT (R) Brian Gawne USN, Retiring of the Colors, dancing to the live music of The Jazz Lobsters and Silent Auction Check-Out. Sitting at the Head Table clockwise are COL (R) Leif Johnson; LTG (R) Patricia McQuistion, AUSA VP Membership & Meetings; Mrs Frances Fuoco, COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, AUSA Monmouth Chapter President; Mrs Ellie Smith, AUSA Monmouth Chapter Secretary; COL (R) Tony Smith, West Point Graduate & President of the West Point Society of NJ; Mrs Kit Roache, AUSA Monmouth Chapter VP Programs & Gingerbread Ball Chair; Guest Speaker MAJ Peter Hegseth USAR & Co-Host of Fox & Friends Weekend; Ms Noelle Roache; Mr Pete Roache and CAPT (R) Brian Gawne, USN, Fisher House Foundation, VP Community Relations. A special THANK YOU goes out from the Gingerbread Ball Committee to all our co-hosts, Individual Members, Board Members, Community Partners and other individuals who generously participated with sponsorships, underwriting, ads, donations and their time to make this Gingerbread Ball a highly successful event that was enjoyed by all participants. Also THANK YOU to the 29 members of the Gingerbread Ball Committee, the 31 Gingerbread Ball Sponsors, the 3 Gingerbread House Competition Judges and the 81 Silent Auction Donations. HOOAH !!!

2019 Miss NJ Ocean Place Resort & Spa 1st Place Professional 1st Place Student Jade Glab Winter Newsletter 2019

Gift Basket Silent Auction Gingerbread House Display Head Table

Jazz Lobsters Pete Hegseth L to R - Jade Glab, Serena DiMaso

MG (R) Randy Strong & L to R - SSG Zachariah Martinez, LTG (R) Patricia McQuistion & spouse Lori Strong SSG Kevin McCurley, SGT Jake spouse COL (R) Leif Johnson Rodrigo, SGT Samantha Rafanan

L to R - Dale Biles, Nicole Zaretski, Jade Glab, Donna Petro;, COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, MAJ Peter Hegseth USAR, Ken Downey, CAPT (R) Miss NJ Sings National Anthem Brian Gawne Winter Newsletter 2019 254th Regiment (Combat Arms) Holiday Party December 08, 2019

At the invitation of the 254th Regiment (Combat Arms), NJ Army National Guard (NJARNG), AUSA Monmouth Chapter President COL (R) Samuel Fuoco attended the 254th’s Holiday Party at their Regional Training Site-Maintenance (RTS-M) facility at Fort Dix, NJ. COL (R) Fuoco manned the AUSA Monmouth Chapter Display/Information Table with Brochures, Army Magazines, Newsletters, Membership Applications, pens, pencils, decals and upcoming event flyers during which he received 10 new AUSA Individual Membership Applications.

On behalf of the AUSA Monmouth Chapter, COL (R) Fuoco brought with him a $150 Monetary Donation plus 26 Gingerbread Houses that were the table center pieces at the Chapter’s 7 Dec 2019 Gingerbread Ball, a $650 value, and Gingerbread Ball Gift Baskets which were raffled off to the 254th Regiment Family Members.

The Program included Welcoming Remarks from COL Ronald Deloatch, Commander of the 254th Regiment, a buffet lunch, a Bounce House and Games for family Fun and a Gingerbread House and Gift Baskets Raffle. As expected, Santa Claus made an arrival on a Fire Engine with Gifts for the children. All participants enjoyed and appreciated this very well organized event.

Pictured left to right are COL (R) Samuel Fuoco and MAJ Rene Roa, 254th Regional Training Site-Maintenance Commander. L to R - COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, MAJ Rene Roa Winter Newsletter 2019

67th Annual Washington Crossing Reenactment December 08, 2019

Representing the AUSA Monmouth Chapter, Mr Charles Seal, Newsletter Editor, attended the 67th Annual Reenactment of GEN George Washington’s historic crossing of the Delaware River from PA into NJ. A crowd of over 500 watched as about 200 reenactors, dressed in Continental Army uniforms, reenacted the Crossing of the Delaware. Serving as Guest Narrator was MG Mark W Palzer, Commanding General, 99th Readiness Division, US Army Reserve (USAR) at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (MDL), NJ.

This event commemorated GEN Washington’s actual crossing Dec 25-26, 1776, when he led 2,400 soldiers with 200 horses and 18 cannons across the icy river in Durham boats to conduct a surprise attack on enemy forces in Trenton. “The crossing was not completed until four in the morning, and then the nine-mile march to Trenton began in the face of the blustery nor’easter.” said MG Palzer. Approximately 1,500 Hessian mercenaries, who had been hired from Prussia by King George of England, were in winter quarters in Trenton, unaware that Washington was about to attack. “Washington achieved the surprise he had hoped for, which allowed his troops to seize the high ground and thereby control the battle with their cannons; within 45 minutes, the fighting was over,” Palzer explained. “The Continental Army had its first and most significant victory of the War for Independence. Five years later, after the British surrender at Yorktown, British General Cornwallis, meeting Washington face-to-face for the first time, humbly informed the American General that the American Revolution was won the night they crossed the Delaware River,” Palzer said. “Now, let your imagination travel back in time to that bitter winter day of 1776,” Palzer told the crowd as the re-enactment began. “Try to imagine what it was like to be a Soldier in that ragtag military. Imagine the fear, the trepidation, the suffering. But most of all, imagine the valor and the bravery, and the sacrifices which were made to secure the freedoms we enjoy today.”

Casualties at the Battle of Trenton: The Americans suffered 4 wounded casualties. It is said that in addition 2 American soldiers froze to death. The Hessians suffered 20 killed, about 100 wounded and 1,000 were captured.

Continental Amy Assembled MG Mark W Palzer Oarsmen Assembled

Replica Durham Boats Washington Addresses the Army Washington crosses the Delaware Winter Newsletter 2019 Colts Neck Lions Club $15,000 Service Dog Donation Presentation December 09, 2019

At the invitation of Mr Justin Lotano, President of the Colts Neck Lions Club, a new AUSA Monmouth Chapter Community Partner, COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, President of the AUSA Monmouth Chapter, attended their monthly meeting at Huddy’s Inn, Colts Neck, NJ as the Guest Speaker. COL (R) Fuoco briefed the 35 Lions Club members on the Monmouth Chapter Mission “Voice for the Army-Support for the Soldier” and discussed the Chapter’s upcoming Service Dog Initiative Fundraiser at Applebee’s in Tinton Falls, NJ on 16 Feb 2020. Check, Certificate, Plaque On behalf of the Colts Neck Lions Club, President Justin Lotano and VP Scott Stanford, presented COL (R) Fuoco with a $15,000 Check donation for the Chapter’s Service Dog Initiative. In acknowledgment of the Colts Neck Lions Club recently becoming a Monmouth Chapter Community Partner, COL (R) Fuoco presented the AUSA Community Partner Appreciation Certificate and Plaque to Mr Lotano and Mr Stanford.

Pictured left to right in the Check, Certificate, Plaque picture are Mr Justin Lotano, COL (R) Samuel Fuoco and Mr Scott Stanford.

Pictured left to right in the Colts Neck Lions Club picture are the Lions Club members with COL (R) Samuel Fuoco and Mr Scott Stanford holding the donation check. Colts Neck Lions Club

“ALWAYS SUPPORTING OUR MILITARY” COLLECTION DRIVE December 10, 2019

With sponsorship from the AUSA Monmouth Chapter, the National Honor Society Students of Saint John Vianney High School Always Supporting Our Military Volunteers (SJVHS), a Monmouth Chapter Community Partner, packaged over 300 pounds of Collection Drive Items in the SJVHS gymnasium, Holmdel, NJ. Over 25 types of items such as food, toiletries, snacks and clothing were packaged for Overseas Shipment to Service Members. The packages were then picked up by volunteers from “Always Supporting Our Military”, a nonprofit organization in Toms River, NJ consisting of a group of about 20 Volunteers who collect items every Tuesday and deliver them to the home of their Director, Ms Barbara Youmans, for subsequent shipment overseas for our Military men and women.

Pictured left to right in the “Always Supporting Our Military” Volunteers picture are COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, Ms Ann Petronaci, Mr Bill Weigel, Ms Barbara Youmans and Mr Tom McGovern. SJVHS Volunteers Winter Newsletter 2019 Annual Wreaths Across America Wreath Laying Ceremony December 11, 2019

The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation (NJVVMF), a Community Partner of the AUSA Monmouth Chapter, hosted its annual Wreaths Across America (WAA) Wreath Laying Ceremony at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Holmdel, NJ. The Guest Speaker was Mr Thomas A Arnone, Monmouth County Freeholder Director who attended with Mr Patrick Impreveduto, Monmouth County Freeholder. Representing the AUSA Monmouth Chapter was Mr Jan Moren, Board Member and Vietnam Veteran. Over 125 attended the Ceremony that included stunning renditions of God Bless America and Amazing Grace performed by the US Army Six String Soldiers, the Presentation of Wreaths and a short Remembrance play performed by students in the Thespian Troupe of Oak Hill Academy located in Lincroft NJ. Following the Ceremony, Mr Arnone and Mr Impreveduto presented a Proclamation from the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders to Mr Morrill Worcester, Founder & Owner of the Worcester Wreath Company & Founder of WAA and his wife Karen Worcester, Executive Director of WAA. Food donations were provided by Jersey Mike’s Subs, Joe Leone’s Italian Specialties, Mueller’s Bakery, The Salvation Army and many more. Every December, with the help of over 100 volunteers, WAA begins its annual pilgrimage from Harrington, Maine to Arlington National Cemetery which has become known as the world’s largest Veterans’ Parade, over a mile long. The convoy of trucks, motorcycles and cars stops at schools, monuments, Veterans’ homes and communities along the way to remind people of the importance of supporting our Veterans. On December 11th, the convoy arrived at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial and 366 wreaths were placed at the Memorial Wall, one for every black granite panel of the Wall, each representing a day of the year. Each of the 1,563 New Jerseyans who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War are listed on the Wall by date of casualty. Wreaths were also presented to individuals representing the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, POW/MIA and Gold Star Mothers as well as 50 wreaths presented to Gold Star Families. Following the Wreath Laying Ceremony, the convoy participants were able to stop at the adjacent Vietnam Era Museum, enjoy lunch and tour the museum prior to continuing their journey to Arlington National Cemetery to deliver wreaths for the December 14th National Wreaths Across America Day. One man’s annual tribute to our Veterans inspired a legion of volunteers and gave rise to the Wreaths Across America (WAA). In 1960, Mr Morrill Worcester was a 12 year old paper boy in Maine when he won a trip to Washington DC. His visit to Arlington National Cemetery made an especially indelible impression on him. In 1971, he founded the Worcester Wreath Company in Harrington, ME. In 1992, the Worcester Wreath Company found themselves with a surplus of wreaths nearing the end of the holiday season. Remembering his boyhood experience at Arlington, Worcester was reminded that his good fortune was due, in large part, to the Veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. With the aid of Maine Senator Olympia Snowe, arrangements were made for the surplus wreaths to be placed at Arlington. This annual tribute went on quietly for several years, until 2005, when a photo of the stones at Arlington, adorned with wreaths and covered in snow, went viral and circulated around the internet. In 2007, spurred by thousands of requests to help with wreath donations, Worcester set up Wreaths Across America (WAA), a 501(c) (3) non-profit, to accommodate and honor the spirit of the donations. The Worcester Wreath Company is one of the largest donors of wreaths to WAA and produces the sponsored wreaths at a discounted market price. In 2014, WAA, with its national network of volunteers, laid over 700,000 wreaths at 1,000 locations in the United States, including the Memorials at Pearl Harbor, Bunker Hill, Valley Forge and the sites of the September 11 tragedies. This was accomplished with help from 2,047 fundraising groups, corporate contributions, trucking & shipping donations and thousands of helping hands. Also in 2014, WAA’s goal of covering Arlington National Cemetery was finally met with the placement of 226,525 wreaths.

L to R - Patrick Impreveduto, L to R - Patrick Impreveduto, Karen Worcester, Thomas A Arnone, Thomas A Arnone Thomas A Arnone unknown, Morrill Worcester Winter Newsletter 2019 EIPA 2019 Annual Holiday Party December 12, 2019 The Eatontown Industrial Parks Association (EIPA), a Community Partner of the AUSA Monmouth Chapter, hosted its Annual Holiday Party at the Sheraton Eatontown Hotel, Eatontown, NJ. Approximately 75 participants representing local businesses and organizations attended. There were several Vendor Tables including the AUSA Monmouth Chapter table with a display of artfully crafted and decorated gift baskets, with the proceeds going to benefit the Fisher House Foundation. Chairing the Monmouth Chapter table were Mrs Kit Roache, VP Programs; Mrs Ellie Smith, Secretary and LTC (R) Richard Gaudio, Board Member. The Master of Ceremonies was Ms Anna Mayer, EIPA President/ Director/Administrator. The program commenced with a Pre-Function networking session which was followed by a delicious Holiday Luncheon Buffet complete with a carving station prepared by Chef Todd. Heartwarming and Festive Entertainment was provided by the Hawkswood School Choir, L to R - Kit Roache, Ellie Smith EIPA member, of Eatontown, NJ. Rounding out the Holiday Party were Raffles, a Silent Auction, Door Prizes and Spotlight Introductions of all attendees. Returning from last year was Miss Daniela Olt, a Colts Neck High School student who, at the age of 7, founded the “Daniela’s Wish Foundation” in 2010, a 501(c)(3) non profit volunteer organization serving children who are suffering from illness or tragedy with 100% of donations going straight to granting these children their wishes. Together with her mother, Sheila Reiman Olt, VP of the Colts Neck Business Association (CNBA), Daniela hosted a toy drive to collect new and unwrapped toys from attending guests.

Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party December 12, 2019 The Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce (MRCC) hosted their annual Holiday Party at the Bella Vista Country Club, Marlboro, NJ. Over 60 attendees turned out to celebrate the Holiday Season. Representing the AUSA Monmouth Chapter, a MRCC member, was COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, Chapter President with his wife Frances. Also attending were AUSA Monmouth Chapter Community Partner members Ms Tara Demyanovich (Shore Gastroenterology, PC) and Mrs Geraldine Viggiani (Owner of Lotus Blossom Psychotherapy). The Holiday Party Program included a Buffet Dinner, Cash Bar, DJ Entertainment, Dancing and Auction Prizes. Pictured left to right in the Lotus Blossom Psychotherapy Group Picture are Ms Jessica Viggiani (owner of Happy Hearts Dog Walking and Pet Sitting, LLC), Mrs Geraldine Viggiani (Owner of Lotus Blossom Psychotherapy), COL (R) Samuel Fuoco and Mr Mark Viggiani. Pictured left to right in the MRCC Group Picture are Ms Marcia Nathanson (Senior Vice President, First American Title Insurance, NJ), Ms Holly Schult (Branch Manager, BCB Community Services Bank), COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, Ms Sherilyn Przelomski (Owner/Founder of Business Enhancement Services) and Ms Tara Demyanovich (Shore Gastroenterology, PC).

COL (R) Samuel & Lotus Blossom MRCC Executive Director MRCC Group Frances Fuoco Psychotherapy Group Ms Terese Rolke Winter Newsletter 2019 WREATH LAYING CEREMONY AT THE OLD TENNENT CEMETERY December 14, 2019 AUSA Monmouth Chapter Community Partner Booz Allen Hamilton in Redbank, NJ invited Monmouth Chapter Board Member, Ms Yvonne Bova, to attend its annual Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Old Tennent Cemetery, Tennent, NJ in Manalapan Township. The wreaths were provided by Wreaths Across America (WAA) as part of its annual goal to place a wreath on the grave of every Veteran in America. Ms Bova participated in the ceremony by laying the ceremonial wreath representing Prisoners of War and Missing in Action (POW/MIA). All participants then proceeded to lay wreaths on the graves of Veterans, some of whom dated back to the Revolutionary War. The Ceremony touched all of the 75+ participants, inspiring them to Remember the Fallen, Honor those who Served and teach all of us the Value of Freedom. The Old Tennent Cemetery’s history began in 1708, when it Old Tennant Cemetary was known as the Old Scots Burying Ground, a one-acre site located in Wickatunk, NJ in Marlboro Township. In 1731, it was moved 7 miles to its present 68-acre location which is recognized as a National and State Registered Historic Site.

Tracked Wheelchair Presentation to AUSA Monmouth Chapter Veteran and Wounded Warrior December 15, 2019

The Independence Fund, a National Non-Profit Organization dedicated to help rebuild the lives of the Nation’s most seriously wounded Veterans, presented SSG (R) Michael Minard, an AUSA Monmouth Chapter Member, with a custom built all- terrain Tracked Wheelchair during The Bill O’Reilly Show at the Paramount Theater in Huntington Beach, Long Island, NY. Mrs Kit Roache, VP Programs, AUSA Monmouth Chapter, accompanied SSG (R) Minard to the Show with transportation provided by Mr Steve Marchi, owner and founder of All Occasion Limousine, a Monmouth Chapter L to R - Kit Roache, Community Partner. SSG (R) Michael Minard During the Show, Best Selling Author and renowned Television and Radio Commentator Mr Bill O’Reilly, along with The Independence Fund’s CEO Sarah Verardo, brought SSG (R) Minard onstage and presented him with the life changing tracked wheelchair after which he responded, in typical humble fashion of a hero, to questions related to his Military Service. The Independence Fund identified SSG (R) Michael Minard as a Veteran in need; teamed with Homes For Our Troops (HFOT), a Top-Rated Veterans and Military Charity; acquired the Tracked Wheelchair and delivered it to his home in Union Beach, NJ. Since its formation in 2007, The Independence Fund has given over 2,400 all-terrain tracked wheelchairs to Warfighters around the country who have suffered catastrophic wounds and illness as a part of their Service to the country. The relationship between Mr. O’Reilly and the The Independence Fund began nearly a decade ago when the political commentator toured Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD and saw firsthand both the trauma caused by war and the incredible spirit of the Nation’s Wounded Warfighters. On October 1, 2008, Army Staff Sergeant Michael Minard was serving his third deployment in Iraq with the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment. While on a reconnaissance patrol in Baghdad, SSG Minard was hit by a roadside bomb and was catastrophically wounded. The blast resulted in the loss of both legs. After several surgeries and Sarah Verardo rehabilitation, he was medically retired from the Army. Winter Newsletter 2019 SAINT JOHN VIANNEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT VOLUNTEERS “SERVE GOD’S CHILDREN” December 19, 2019

Student Volunteers from Holmdel New Jersey’s Saint John Vianney High School (SJVHS), a Monmouth Chapter Community Partner, went on a field trip to the “Feeding All God’s Children” Soup Kitchen in the Parish Hall of Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church in Freehold, NJ. They assisted in meal preparation and helped serve a Hot Buffet Meal to a much appreciated group of over 100 people, many of whom were homeless. This SJVHS Community Service Event was supervised by Mr Jim Benedict, the Director of Feeding All God’s Children. Accompanying the Volunteers were COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, AUSA Monmouth Chapter President and Mr Mr Patrick Smith, SJVHS Assistant Athletic Director. The Student Volunteers were Mary Rohmeyer, Evan Purdy and Kevin Greene.

L to R - Mary Rohmeyer, Jim Benedict, L to R Evan Purdy, Kevin Greene, COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, Kevin Greene, Mary Rohmeyer Pat Smith, Evan Purdy Winter Newsletter 2019 A Niht t the Bllrk! THURSDAY JUNE18, 2020

Baseball and Picnic Outing 3rd Base Picnic Area Lakewood BlueClaws vs. Columbia Affiliate of the New York Mets Check-in 6:00PM for 7:05PM Game

AAAA Jersey Chapter and AUSA Monmouth Chapter

Are pleased to announce a Night at the Lakewood BlueClaws First Energy Park Benefiting Fisher House Foundation, Inc.

Sponsor Levels: T-Shirt - $3,000 | Platinum - $2,000 | Gold - $1,000 | Silver - $500 | Bronze - $250 TICKETCOSTINCLUDESNEW GRILL TO ORDER MENU AND T-SHIRT Adults - $30.00 | Children (5-12) - $20.00 | Children age 4 and under - FREE Pickup Tickets & T-Shirts at Chapter Table by Will Call Window Thirsty Thursdays: $1.00 Coors Light in the Biergarten

# of Tickets: Adult:______Child:______Shirt size: Men:______Women:______Child:______Fireworks after the game! Sponsor Level: ______Company Name:______Address: ______Contact: ______Phone:______Email:______

Payment via PayPal: www.ausa-monmouth.org Questions: Kit Roache: [email protected] Phone: 732-788-4005

PTER 2016 HA - Mail checks/registration form to: C 2 T 0 S 1 E 8 Kit Roache B AUSA Monmouth Chapter P.O. Box 497 M R O E NM PT Eatontown, NJ 07724 OUTH CHA Winter Newsletter 2019 Thank You to our AUSA Monmouth Chapter CommunityWinter Pa rNewslettertners 2019

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