MILITARY AFFAIRS FORUM
Military Affairs Committee
Date & Time: WEDNESDAY,
September 12, 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Place: Best Western PLUS Tacoma Dome Hotel2611 East “E” Street, Tacoma 98421
Price: $13.00 pre-paid by Sept. 7, noon
$15.00 pre-paid after Sept. 10
$20.00 walk-ins/at the door
Information: Janice Hutchins, (253) 627.2175 X100
RSVP: DUE 12 noon, Sept. 7 (Friday) ß
REGISTER HERE!
ACAP Transition Program: Robin Baker, Transition Services Manager:
The Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) provides extensive
counseling and training for Service Members from up to 24 months prior to 6
months following separation from active duty service. ACAP also provides transition assistance to
family members, separating reserve component Service Members and retirees. ACAP conducts monthly employer events, large
job fairs and has recently added a mentorship and job shadow program as
well as a networking luncheon to better connect its clients with employers.
The nonprofit The Pointe du Hoc Foundation
embarked on the mission to raise $500,000 to build a memorial adjacent to the
new, state-of-the-art 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment headquarters at Joint
Base Lewis-McChord.
The Turkey Shoot: Amy
Tiemeyer, Military Relations Liaison:
An annual Golf tournament and fundraiser, all the proceeds go to
three charities - 1. The Food Basket
program on JBLM; 2. Santa’s Castle; 3. The Madigan Foundation. Over the last 12
years, ACU has raised over $200,000.00 for these charities.
October 10: Congressman
Adam Smith, Ranking Member, House Armed Services Committee
Victor
Ramos, USACE, Program
Manager for MILCON at JBLMJulie Anderson, Pierce County Auditor, Service members & the 2012 Election
November 8: John Anderson Military
Citizen of the Year at Tacoma Rotary Club #8