The SC Delegation travels to Capitol Hill.

EANGUS LEGISLATIVE WORKSHOP

            Twenty of your fellow South Carolinians traveled to Alexandria, VA, 9-14 March 2001 to participate in the EANGUS Legislative Workshop.  The workshop allows the opportunity for people from all over the country to meet to learn about and discuss various legislative issues.  The participants were given the chance to hear several speakers, including Mike Cline, EANGUS Executive Director; CMSgt Gary Broadbent, CCM, Air National Guard; Congressman Jim Moran; and CSM Frank Lever.  From these people, we learned what the essential legislative issues are, and why they are so important. 

 On the last day of the workshop, the group is allowed the entire day to visit with its states’ Senators and Congressmen to educate them about those vital legislative issues, and to encourage them to further support the National Guard.  Our group was able to meet with several of its representatives or their staffers to remind them of the impact South Carolina National Guard members have on the state.

 This year’s Workshop was the largest to date, with around 90 participants.  South Carolina had the largest delegation with 20.  Our state was used many times throughout the week as a positive example of how increased membership produces substantial results on Capitol Hill, as well as within our own State House. 

 South Carolina remains number one in EANGUS membership in the country, and that is something that every Association member should be proud of, regardless of rank.   Please continue to encourage enlisted members to become, or remain, members of EANGUS, so that our position as the leader in membership stays strong.  In return, our position as a political leader will continue to develop. 

 Thank you to all of those who attended this year’s Workshop.  Your dedication to the NGASC and to EANGUS is greatly appreciated. 

                                                                                                        Susan Jennings, Membership Coordinator

The SC Delegation meets with Lindsey Graham.