NGAI Alert #12-3; 13 Feb 2012

Dear NGAI Member,

We expect Legislative Alerts to start accelerating on both the State and National scene. With the release of the President’s Budget and the U.S. Congress in session, both NGAUS and EANGUS will be following issues closely. Meanwhile, we at NGAI will be monitoring the Sate issues as our General Assembly has just a month to wrap up business. Please read the attached NGAUS Alert reference, “Preserving the FERS Annuity Supplement for Mil-Techs”. This requires your immediate attention!

CLICK HERE TO READ THE NGAUS ALERT

At the State level, tomorrow, February 14 at 1000, Room 233, the Senate Committee for Homeland Security, Transportation and Veterans Affairs will hear testimony on HB 1059. At nearly the same time, in the House, the Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety will meet at 1030, Room 156-D to consider SB 0031. Both bills concern the Military Family Relief Fund and expanded benefits for our Hoosier Guardsmen. All members are encouraged to attend and present testimony if you desire. If you do go to the Indiana Statehouse, be sure to go as a Citizen and not a Guardsman.

Meanwhile, we are a little over 2 months out from our NGAI Annual Conference in French Lick. Please join us in welcoming LTG and Mrs. William Ingram, Jr. as he speaks to us from his new position as Director, Army National Guard. All conference information and registration is available on our website, www.ngai.net. Thanks for your support and check our site often for the latest updates.
Mike

Mike Sturm
Executive Director
National Guard Association of Indiana