Association of the United States Army
Since 1950, the Association of the United States Army has worked to support all aspects of national security while advancing the interests of America's Army and the men and women who serve. AUSA is a private, non-profit educational organization that supports America's Army - Active, National Guard, Reserve, Civilians, Retirees and family members. AUSA membership is open to anyone who wants to foster the Army objectives and its soldiers.
Coming Events
2010 Scholarship
Program Announced
$1000 scholarships program for soldier offsprings, soldiers, veterans and family members is announced. Check here for eligibility and information packets.
ExComm Meeting
Tuesday
23 February 2010
7 p.m.
At Wetterstroem's
Major Samuel Woodfill Cincinnati Chapter
Serving the tri-state area of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio
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U.S. Army Values
Loyalty
Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit, and other soldiers.
Duty
Fulfill your obligations.
Respect
Treat people as they should be treated.
Selfless-Service
Put the welfare of the nation, the Army, and your subordinates before your own.
Honor
Live up to all the Army values.
Integrity
Do what's right, legally and morally.
Personal Courage
Face fear, danger, or adversity (Physical or Moral).
Freedom Team Salute
Recognize the selfless service of the Army's unsung heroes--parents, spouses, employers and Army veterans--go to this web site: freedomteamsalue.army.mil.
Soldier and Family Support Fund Benefits Many
Your chapter--Major Samuel Woodfill Cincinnati Chapter--established a Soldier and Family Support Committee and a fund to support it. As a result thousands of dollars have been accrued from individual donations and four golf outing benefits.
Among the many situations that have benefited from distributions approved are for two years five $1000 scholarship to OIF/OEF soldiers, offsprings and an OIF veterans; $1100 to Yellow Ribbon Control Center scholarship fund in honor of SGT Matt Maupin; financial support to numerous Army National Guard and Army Reserve unit deployment and homecoming ceremonies; $1000 to Operation Military Kids co-sponsored by Ohio National Guard and Ohio State University; financial contributions to Northern Kentucky and Dayton Blue Star Mothers of America chapters; $500 to support Cincinnati VA Medical Center's Welcome Home Celebration; four outstanding Army component NCOs honored annually at an awards dinner and given all-expense trips to national AUSA meeting in Washington, DC.; six outstanding Army ROTC cadets from area universities honored at an awards dinner and each awarded $100.
You may make a tax-exempt donation. Write your check to Major Samuel Woodfill Cincinnati Chapter, memo to "Soldier and Family Support Fund" and mail to LTC (r) Paul Fellinger, 5493 Delhi Road, Cincinnati, OH 45238, tel 513-241-1149.
.Representatives from the Major Samuel Woodfill Cincinnati chapter, other military services and the local VFW post gathered, 12 December, at the Rest Haven Cemetery, Cincinnati, and the National Cemetery, Dayton, OH, to lay wreaths in honor of our fallen and deceased military heros. The chapter participated with more than 300 locations nationwide in "Wreaths Across America." The wreaths used in the ceremony come from the Worcester Wreath Co. of Maine that also makes the wreaths for the graves at Arlington National Cemetery placed every December for 15 years. Your chapter through your donated funds donated 10 wreaths to each site.
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Chapter Participates in "Wreath Across America"
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Chapter Honors Top ROTC Cadets from Six Universities
The Major Samuel Woodfill Chapter, AUSA, honored the top Army ROTC cadets, as selected by their Professors of Military Science, from each of the six universities in our area: Central State University, University of Cincinnati, Ohio University, University of Dayton, Wright State University and Xavier University. Each cadet was presented by his or her PMS or cadre representative. It was a general membership dinner meeting held at the Sheraton North Hotel, Sharonbille, Ohio.
The Army ROTC program produces the vast majority of new Army officers each year. The young men and women selected for the program are exceptionally talented, dedicated and well rounded. Their academic achievements and test scores for matriculation are, on average, substantially higher than those of the rest of their universities' student population.
The guest speaker for the evening was LTC Philip Tilly, executive officer, for the Army's 7th ROTC Bridage, headquartered at Fort Knox. His inspirational talk pointed out their responsibilities as future leaders of the Army. As new officers they need to take advantage of their NCOs' knowledge.
MG John W. Peabody, commander, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, congratulated each cadet and assisted in honoring them. Photographs on Newsletter page.
Chapter Garners Many Honors at National Meeting
CSM (r) William Pewther, past chapter president, center, accepts award streamers from 2nd Region President, Ronald Johnson, right, at the Region's breakfast during the national meeting. Assisting is CSM Jeffrey J. Mellinger, U.S. Army Material Command, speaker at breakfast.
CSM (r) William Pewther, center, with top NCO awardees at national AUSA meeting. NCOs. left to right, are SSG Leslie E. Rose, Jr., National Guard; SFC Donald P. Graves, active Army recruiter; SSG Kenneth L. Ringold, Ohio Military Reserve, and SGT Matthew C. Shroyer, U.S. Army Reserve.
The Major Samuel Woodfill Chapter garnered 12 award streamers at the National AUSA meeting held in Washington, DC, 3-7 October 2009. CSM (R) William Pewther accepted the awards at a special dinner sponsored by National AUSA, 4 October, and a 2nd Region breakfast, 7 October. The streamers were for Superior Chapter, Chapter of Excellence, Merit Chapter, Star Chapter, special award, Take the Hill (for political contact), and for support of Army Birthday,. Family Programs, ILW Honor Roll, Army ROTC, Recruiting Command and Year of the NCO.
Five chapter members and the four NCOs of the Year (see photo above) attended the national meeting. In addition to CSM Pewther, the chapter attendees were COL (r) Robert Wetterstroem and LTC (r) Robert Polewski. The other two chapter members attending were BG (r) William :LaPrise as a Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, and COL (r) John Lusa as AUSA State President for Ohio.
It was a successful meeting with some 30, 000 visitors and hundreds of exhibitors that filled the huge exhibit area of the convention center. The educational program included dozens of session covering a wide range of military and family topics.
CSM (R) Walter Howard and CSM (R) William Pewther, far right, were the Army wreath presenters at the Rest Haven Cemetery
Cynthia Ferguson places a wreath at the grave of her husband, BG Edward Ferguson Jr., Ohio National Guard, and was assisted by COL (R) John Lusa, State President, Ohio, AUSA.
SSG Jason Meyer, Ohio Army National Guard, represented the Army and presented and saluted the wreath for Army deceased at the Dayton National Cemetery.
ATTN: Commanders, CSMs and First Sergeants
Chapter Announces NCO Awards Program
Annually, our AUSA chapter selects an outstanding NCO (E-5 to E-7) from each of the four Army components (AC, USAR, ARNG & OHMR) in the chapter's area and honors them at a dinner meeting. In addition, the chapter awards an all-expense visit to the AUSA national meeting in Washington, DC, to the awardees. Chapter members will accompany the four selected NCOs from 23 October to 28 October 2010 in the Nation's Capital. Your unit is eligible to nominate one deserving E-5 thru E-7 NCO for consideration of this award in your component. AGR NCOs are considered in their component of duty assignment. Submit information on your NCOs so as to arrive not later than 20 March 2010. For the complete announcement, click here.
CSM (R) Walter Howard, chapter president, greets Bootsy Collins, noted Cincinnati entertainer, and associate.
CSM Howard on behalf of chapter accepts $2200 check from Aroma Restaurant manager, Ted Parobek.
Aroma Restaurant Holds Benefit
for Soldier Fund
Aroma Restaurant and Sushi, Cincinnati's newest upscale eating establishment, held a grand opening and invited the chapter to hold an event at its location on Sunday, 24 January. As a result, the restaurant, located in the Kenwood Town Center, contributed a generous percentage of its revenues from 4 to 8 p.m., $2200, to the chapter's Soldier and Family Support Fund. The chapter extends a sincere appreciation to Ted Parobek, restaurant manager, Jacob Shoushan, co-owner, and Chef Romy Jung for a great evening and their great contribution to the soldier support fund. A star guest was Bootsy Collins, noted Cincinnati entertainer. Outfitted in his U.S. Army regalia, he provided real excitement to the evening.
This past year the Soldier Fund provided a wide varity of support for soldiers, veterans and their families. It financially helped 44 soldiers and/or their families for a total of $8,200. A year-end special cash solicitation led to the purchase of$25 Kroger gift cards given as Christmas cheer to 82 local soldiers who had been injured in Iraq and Afghanistan and are receiving outpatient treatment at the Dayton and Cincinnati VA Medical Centers. The fund provided $3,041 to eight organizations that directly help or support soldiers, such as Fisher House, the Yellow Ribbon Support Center and Blue Star Mothers of America. Ten outstanding soldiers were recognized for performance and dedication with activities and functions and, in addition, five soldiers or dependents of soldiers received college scholarships for a total of $10,148.
