AFSA Chapter 985

Chapter 985 members, here is the 24 July weekly AFSA newsletter. Please look it over all the way to the bottom. There are some links to very interesting articles and stories that might interest you. As always, please let us know if you contact your Government Official(s) on key issues that are important to you and if we can be of any assistance. If you have any comments or concerns please do not respond to this email, send replies to vp@afsa985.org. Thanks for all your supportfor AFSA and have a great week.

For those who may be interested, the Retiree Assistance Office (RAO) sends out a bulletin on the 1st and 15th of each month. The current bulletin, and an archive, are available online.

Chapter 985 members, here is the 17 July weekly AFSA newsletter. Please look it over all the way to the bottom. There are some links to very interesting articles and stories that might interest you. As always, please let us know if you contact your Government Official(s) on key issues that are important to you and if we can be of any assistance. If you have any comments or concerns please do not respond to this email, send replies to vp@afsa985.org . Thanks for all your supportfor AFSA and have a great week.

We will be conducting our Semi-Annual Recruiting and Retention drive.  Jul – Sep 2009. You will be able to stop by booth located in the BX, pick up literature, sign up new members (web-application) and renew membership.

The Executive Council approved two recruiting and retention incentives. If you join or renew membership thru 30 Sep 2009 you are entered to be selected for a $100 for 1st drawing and $50 for 2nd drawing. Winners will be announced at Oct 2009 General Membership Meeting. Member is required to be present for presentation. Thanks for your outstanding support. More to come.

Chapter 985 members, here is the 10 July weekly AFSA newsletter. Please look it over all the way to the bottom. There are some links to very interesting articles and stories that might interest you. As always, please let us know if you contact your Government Official(s) on key issues that are important to you and if we can be of any assistance. If you have any comments or concerns please do not respond to this email, send replies to vp@afsa985.org . Thanks for all your supportfor AFSA and have a great week.

People always ask what do I get for my membership, well please read the attached document. My answer and personal opinion is AFSA is like having a lawyer on retainer always looking out for your interest and ensuring you get what you deserve (better education, pay, healthcare and overall benefits).

Some members several months ago had no educational benefits and now they do (Spouses and/or Children). Great investment and ROI (Return on Investment), less than $2 a month for thousands of dollars of value!!!

We will be conducting our Semi-Annual Recruiting and Retention drive.  Jul – Sep 2009. You will be able to stop by booth located in the BX, pick up literature, sign up new members (web-application) and renew membership.  There will also be recruiting incentives to be announced at a later date for bringing new members to the chapter. As always, thanks for your outstanding support.  More to come.

Chapter 985 members, happy 4th of July to all of you!

I have had a number of young soldiers ask me today how many times I have been deployed on the 4th of July. I have been deployed so many times I have no idea what the correct answer is, but hopefully they all left with a different perspective on serving their country. After all, what could possibly be more liberating than spending our Independence Day directly supporting the fight for freedom, in the service of our country. [Read more →]