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NCO AGA
Young Hero Program
NCOAGA NEWS AND
UPCOMING EVENTS
by Senior Master Sgt. Theresa
Snyder, NCOAGA President
The Children’s Christmas party
and the Holiday Party are behind us
and they were huge successes.
Thanks to member’s of the
217th, especially Tech. Sgt. Hilary
Bush and Staff Sgt. Scott Reynolds
for all the time it took to make these
events successful. Special thanks also
go out to all the volunteers that helped
at these two activities. Without you
they could not have done it.
I would also like to thank TC
Roesch, husband of Senior Master Sgt.
Erin Roesch, and Budweiser, where he
is employed, for donating the majority
of the door prizes and also getting us
a huge discount on the beer that was
served at the Holiday party.
Another person that I don’t want
to forget is Master Sgt. Dean Abeln
who brought his equipment and supplied
the music and played the videos
for our enjoyment.
NCO AGA, Chapter 75
Chapter 75 located at the 183rd
Fighter Wing is conducting a membership
drive. We are on a quest to
recruit 200 new members into our
organization.
Why should you be a member?
Chapter 75 is the most active not-forprofit
organization on the base and in
our region.
We promote and encourage
PME, support and help the base commander
with different events held
here, and we have a huge presence in
the community. Some of the things
we do that people might not be aware
of include flag ceremonies at schools
and community events and highway
clean up. To learn more or be a part of
the team, please contact Senior Master
Sgt. Theresa Snyder, 757-1224, or
Master Sgt. Stacy Ferguson, 757-1471.
We need you to make a difference.
Base Upcoming Events
February 29 and/or March 14
2008 – Big Brother Big Sister Bowl-a-
Thon. Anyone interested in bowling on
a team or sponsoring a bowler for this
great cause please contact Tech Sgt.
Deni Withrow at 757-1387.
Last year the NCOAGA won first
place in the company division by raising
more than $10,000. We would like
to keep the traveling plaque and with
your help we can do it. Bowl with us
or sponsor a bowler and let’s keep that
plaque at the 183rd.
May 8-11 2008 -- Air National
Guard National Bowling Tournament
in Selfridge, Mich.. Huge change
this year, you do not have to have an
established average in order to bowl.
Your average will be established at
the tournament. For more information
and to join a team, contact Master Sgt.
Bernie Riddle at 757-1220.
May or June Drill – Wreath laying
ceremony. We did this a couple of
years ago and would like to make it an
annual event. This event recognizes
the 183rd members that have passed
away over the last year or so. Watch
for more news and a definite date for
this event.
July 29- August 2, 2008 – NCO
AGA National Seminar in Alcoa, Tenn.
The NCOAGA is celebrating 40 years
in existence at this year’s seminar. If
you are interested in attending this
seminar, you will not only discuss
enlisted PME matters, but you will also
receive eight hours of continuing education
conducted by instructors from
the NCO or Senior NCO Academy.
For more information contact Senior
Master Sgt. Theresa Snyder, 757-1224
or visit the NCOAGA website, http://
www.ncoaga.com/seminar.html.
August 6-10, 2008 – ANG National
Softball Tournament in Panama
City Beach, Fla. Contact Senior Master
Sgt. Theresa Snyder at 757-1224 or
Senior Master Sgt. Drew Thompson at
757-1406. There are some great ball
players out there, men and women,
and I know you are dying to play so
call one of us and let’s head to Florida.
Members of the ANG and their dependents
(18 or older) are eligible to play.
SEARCHING FOR YOUNG HEROES
Submitted by Senior Master Sgt. Theresa Snyder
NCOAGA President
Information provided by 1st Lt. Tara Bryan
Young Hero Program Coordinator
We all know or know of a child or youth
that is dealing with a life threatening disease or
illness. For those of you that have gone through
the medical procedures it may take to beat these
terrible diseases, you now it’s not easy. Just imagine
being a child and going through those same
treatments.
This program will honor them for their
courage and accomplishments. Don’t let them go
unnoticed. We would love to recruit every child
that is going through
this kind of hardship,
but we can’t do it without
your help. Please
get this information out
to the parents of the
Young Heroes in your
lives. Let’s show them
that we care.
BACKGROOUND ON THE YOUNG HEROES
PROGRAM
The 183d Fighter Wing’s Young Heroes
Award program came into existence in 1992. It
is a community service program which provides
recognition to a special group of young people.
The program was designed to recognize the
courage and valor of youngsters who have battled
or are currently battling life-threatening injuries
or illnesses. The 183d Fighter Wing’s concern
and involvement is intended to add inspiration
and hope to this special group of children.
The primary objective is to pay tribute to
the courage and dignity of real life young heroes
whose tremendous struggles might otherwise go
unrecognized.
The Young Hero is given a medal by the
base commander, a tour of the base, and then
becomes an honorary lifetime member. The child
and family are then invited to all base functions
to include the Children’s Christmas Party and
Family Day.
For more information and an application,
please contact: 1st Lt. Tara Bryan at (217) 757-
1223 or tara.bryan@ilspri.ang.af.mil
Or you may complete the application on the
next page and fax it to (217) 757-1388, attn: 1st
Lt. Tara Bryan.
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