Transcript The Armed Forces E-9 Association - army | navy | airforce | marines

The Armed Forces E-9 Association (AFE9A)
KANSAS SUN FLOWER CHAPTER
2016 CHRISTMAS SOCIAL
Sequence of Events
• Social Hour
1800-1900
• Invocation
1900-1902
• Introductions
1902-1905
• Toast
1905-1910
• Dinner
1910-2030
• Intermission
2030-2045
• Chapter Status Report
2045-2100
• Benediction
2100-2102
• Dancing
2105-2400
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Toast
“Ladies and gentlemen, I propose a traditional first toast to the
Commander-in-Chief, the President of the United States.”
Response: To the President - CSM Mann
“Ladies and Gentlemen, I propose a toast to the United States Army.”
Response: To the Army - SGM Moon
“Ladies and Gentlemen, I propose a toast to the United States
Marines.”
Response: To the Marines – CSM May
“Ladies and Gentlemen, I propose a toast to the United States Navy.”
Response: To the Navy – MCPO Trow
“Ladies and Gentlemen, I propose a toast to the United States Coast
Guard.”
Response: To the Coast Guard – SGM Buckley
“Ladies and Gentlemen, I propose a toast to the United States Air
Force.”
Response: To the Air Force – SGM Cooley
“Ladies and Gentlemen, I propose a toast to the Armed Forces E-9
Association.”
Response: To the Armed Forces E-9 Association – CSM
Echevarria
Please seat your Spouses:
“Ladies and Gentlemen, I propose a toast to the Spouses.”
Response: To the Spouses – SGM Shanklin
PLEASE OBSERVE A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR OUR FALLEN
COMRADES – CSM Hearron
History
The Armed Forces E-9 Association
The idea of organizing a group of retired Sergeants Majors in the Killeen, TX.
Area dates back to December 1977 when old-line retirees got together for social
evening and formal dinners. The actual genesis of the current organization dates to the
summer of 1983. On 3 December 1983 more than one hundred retired E9’s reviewed,
amended and subsequently adopted a formal Constitution and By-Laws. The Retired
Sergeants major Association INC., became a reality.
The Secretary, State of Texas, signed a Certificate of Incorporation on 1 March
1984 that recognized The Retired Sergeants Major Association (TRSMA) as a non-profit
corporation under the Texas Non-Profit Act. The Association now numbers over 1,500
with active chapter is six states and more in the formation stage. Counting all members
at large, members cover 43 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Europe and
the Far East.
The first Chapter was formed in June 1985 at Lawton, OK followed by chartering
Chapters in Junction City KS in May 1987; Killeen TX, January 1988; Empire State
(NY), July 1989; Horsham PA, January 1991; Colorado Springs CO, June 1993;
Fayetteville NC, September 1994; a second chapter in Killeen TX, April 1995;
Washington State, June 1995; Kentucky Chapter May 1996 and Hawaii, November
1996. The first Retired Sergeants Major and Chiefs Association Auxiliary was formed
and held it’s first meeting in August 1984. The Kansas Sunflower Auxiliary Chapter was
chartered in June 1996.
At the 1994 Annual Membership Roundup in Colorado Springs a revised
Constitution and By-Laws was adopted which officially established a National
Convention to be held in May of each year. The first Convention was held in Junction
City in 1995 followed by Ft Bragg, 1996; King of Prussia PA, 1997; Killeen TX, 1998;
Fife WA, 1999; Ft Know KY 2000; Junction City KS, 2001; Peterson AAFB CO, 2002;
Killeen TX 2003 and Philadelphia PA 2004. Charleston SC will host the 2005
Convention on 22 April – 1 May at the Radisson Hotel, Charleston Airport. Our local
chapter will host the 2010 Convention in Junction city.
At the 2005 Convention, the Association changed its official name to the ARMED
FORCES E9 ASSOCIATION to better reflect all branches of E9’s.
Our Symbol
The five points of the star symbolize the five services. The
Nine small stars under the eagle symbolize the rank of
eligible members of the association. The EAGLE symbolizes
our intent to preserve and defend the United States of
America against all Enemies. The SEAL on the breast of the
eagle represents our allegiance to the United States of
America.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Armed Forces E9 Association is to foster
patriotism; promote the health, prosperity and welfare of our
members and their families; continue our efforts to stop the
erosion of our earned benefits; ensure accountability of our
POW/MIAs; ensure protection of the American Flag; continue
to preserve and defend the United States against all her
enemies; and to maintain allegiance to God and Country.
ANNUAL CHAPTER PROJECTS
Army Family Readiness (WTB)
NCO of the Year
Soldier of the Year
Fort Red Cross
USO
Food Pantry:
a. Junction City
b. Manhattan
Armed Services YMCA
JC/FR Shrine
Ogden Friendship House
Operation Santa Clause
Retiree Council
Central Kansas Military Community
Foundation
Combat Veterans Association
Replacement Company Donation
Other worthwhile projects
Benevolent Fund
Order of the Arrow (Boy Scouts)
$150.00
$100.00 x 3
$100.00 x 3
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$200.00
$50.00
$500.00
$100.00
$100.00
$250.00
$200.00
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