Voice for the Army - Support for the Soldier MONMOUTH ...€¦ · Applebees Service Dog Initiative...

Spring Newsletter 2017

MONMOUTH COMMUNIQUEVoice for the Army - Support for the Soldier

Association of the United States Army (AUSA)

Monmouth, NJ Chapter

In This Issue:CERDEC Flight ActivityRibbon Cutting Ceremony

Applebees Service Dog Initiative Fundraiser

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AUSA Monmouth Army-Support for the Soldier Brief January 5, 2017 COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, USA, Retired presented AUSA NJ/Monmouth Chapter Mission Voice for the Army-Support for the Soldier Brief to MG Troy Kok, Commander, 99th Regional Support Command, BG Jose Burgos, Deputy Commander and selected staff. MG Kok agreed to 1-Visit NJ Veterans Memorial Home-Menlo Park, NJ 02/24/2107; 2-Present Command Overview at AUSA First Region Mtg, 05/06/2017; 3-Attend Mary G. Roebling DistinguishedService Award Dinner, 05/06/2017, and 4-CSM Almeida agreed to provide Color Guard for Dinner

AUSA Monmouth Chapter Corporate MemberJanuary 10, 2017AUSA Monmouth Chapter Corporate Member Saint John Vianney HS Military Support Club Advisor Ms. Diane Thompson and 25-30 Student Members collected items for soldiers overseas; and packaged 25-30 boxes for shipment through American Recreational Military Services (ARMS) supervised by Ms. Barbara Youmans and volunteers at the Toms River, NJ National Guard Armory, Toms River, NJ. Present was COL (R) Samuel Fuoco


AUSA Monmouth Chapter Corporate Member January 3, 2017AUSA Monmouth Chapter Corporate Member All Seasons Diner hosted the weekly Monmouth County Chamber of Commerce "Percolator" Breakfast Meeting. COL (R) Samuel Fuoco provided brief AUSA Monmouth Chapter Mission overview and upcoming Applebee's Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser to Benefit Service Dog Initiative on Sunday, February 19, 2017.

Monmouth Regional Chamber of CommerceJanuary 8, 2017 AUSA Monmouth Chapter COL (R) Samuel Fuoco attended as member of the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce (MRCC) Kick-Off and Board of Directors Installation at Double Tree of Tinton Falls, Eatontown, NJ. Joined members for Night of Networking.

Monmouth County Sheriff's OfficeJanuary 9, 2017AUSA Monmouth Chapter COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, Kit Roache, VP Programs and Ellie Smith, Secretary attended meeting at Monmouth County Sheriff's Office in Freehold, NJ hosted by Emergency Management Coordinator Frank Brogna to discuss mutual support for our AUSA Monmouth Chapter Service Dog Initiative.

First Region Spring Meeting Committee MeetingJanuary 24, 2017COL (R) Samuel Fuoco and AUSA Monmouth Chapter sponsored initial AUSA First Region Spring Meeting, 4-7 May, 2017 Committee Meeting held at Sheraton Eatontown Hotel, Eatontown, NJ presided by First Region President Hank Zolla. Attendees included COL (R) Dennis Dougherty, AUSA NJ State President, and 6 First Region/Chapter committee members for review of Meeting Schedule of Events and tour of facility with Ms. Denise Diaz, Catering Sales Manager, Sheraton Eatontown Hotel.


Gingerbread Ball Committee Members Thank You DinnerJanuary 26, 2017Ms. Kit Roache, AUSA Monmouth Chapter VP, Programs and Chair hosted a Gingerbread Ball Committee Members Thank You Dinner at the Molly Pitcher Inn, Red Bank, NJ. COL (R) Samuel Fuoco presented AUSA Certificates of Appreciation to Ms. Kit Roache, Ms. Ellie Smith, Ms. Yvonne Bova and Paul Stevens for their outstanding dedication and support which contributed for a highly successful event to benefit the Fisher Foundation, Inc of $60,000 donation.

Grape Beginnings Hands on WineryJanuary 31, 2017 Ms. Kit Roache, AUSA Monmouth Chapter VP, Programs, Ms. Ellie Smith, Secretary, LTC (R) Richard Gaudio, Treasurer and COL (R) Samuel Fuoco attended meeting with Ryan Martinez at Grape Beginnings Hands on Winery in Eatontown, NJ for Facility Tour and Fundraising opportunities. Proposal to be provided for consideration.

My VA New Jersey Veteran and Community Collaborative NetworkJanuary 28, 2017AUSA Board Members and Vietnam veterans Charles Seal and Paul Stevens attended the MyVA New Jersey Veteran and Community Collaborative Network public forum held at the George P. Vanderveer American Legion Post 129, Toms River, NJ. Representatives from both the VA Health Care System and the VA Regional Office were available alongside community partners to address concerns and collaborate to serve veterans in New Jersey.

Association of Old CrowsFebruary 2, 2017 AUSA Board Member, Jan Moren attended the AUSA Monmouth Chapter Corporate Member Association of Old Crows, Garden State Chapter Presents a lunch and learn function at Harris Corporation in Clifton, New Jersey. Dr. Yu-Dong Yao, Department Director of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Stevens Institute of Technology, and one of his Freshman Stevens Scholars presented a description of how AI has advanced in gaming technologies and gave an overview of technology advancement in AI, machine learning and deep learning m. Finally, Dr. Yao discussed intelligent learning systems, advanced research topics and potential electronic warfare applications.


NJ Chapters of AUSA and National Guard AssociationFebruary 2, 2017Colonel Samuel Fuoco, USA, retired attended the First Region AUSA Join the NJ Chapters of AUSA and National Guard Association of New Jersey for Fun Night of Networking and Unique American Cuisine at the Harvest Moon Brewery and Cafe, New Brunswick, NJ. 20-25 ROTC Cadets, E5s and below admission Free. Special Guest Speaker, LTC Ingrid Centurion, USA-Retired, VP, Young Professional Network, AUSA First Region.

Regional Chamber of Commerce "Percolator" Breakfast MeetingFebruary 3, 2017 Colonel Samuel Fuoco, USA, retired attended AUSA Monmouth Chapter Corporate Member All Seasons Restaurant & Diner hosted Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce "Percolator" Breakfast Meeting. Presented "30 second Elevator pitch" AUSA Monmouth Chapter Mission Voice for the Army-Support for the Soldier.

Reserve Component/ESGR SupportFebruary 3, 2017Colonel Samuel Fuoco, USA, Retired and Charles Seal, AUSA Board Member attended the New Jersey Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR) with the NJ Chapters of the AUSA and Meet and Greet at the Joyce Kilmer American Legion Post 25 in Milltown, NJ. Attendees included NJ AUSA Chapter Presidents Colonel (R) Dennis Dougherty, CSM (R) Arthur Maggs and Nick Pugliese.

Monmouth Park Charity Fund Kentucky Derby Executive Committee MeetingFebruary 8, 2017Monmouth Park Charity Fund Kentucky Derby Executive Committee Meeting Kit Roache, VP Programs, AUSA and Ellie Smith, Secretary, AUSA (Decoration Co-Chairs) for the Monmouth Park Charity Fund (Corporate Member) met with the committee at the new venue for the annual Kentucky Derby party which raised over $250,000 last year for local Monmouth County 501(c)3’s. Ellie and Kit have requested the charity form for AUSA to be considered as a recipient of 2017 donated funds. All recipient organizations are to be located in Monmouth County and provide services for healthcare, those at risk in the community and those in need of special services. We believe AUSA Monmouth Chapter’s work in our Service Dog Initiative, Veteran’s Health Fair and Veteran’s Stand Down fall into this category.


Ameripack MeetingFebruary 8, 2017Meeting at Ameripack Kit Roache, VP Programs and Ellie Smith, Secretary AUSA Monmouth Chapter met with Peter Martin, President/CEO and Bob LeGrand, Director of Business Development for Ameripack and reviewed AUSA Monmouth Chapter’s 2017 Program. Ellie and Kit presented on behalf of AUSA, presented Peter Martin with a framed, signed and numbered picture of the Fort Monmouth Gate by Anna Sang Justice. See attachment. Peter generously donated a Marine Corps footlocker for James Morrison (Service Dog Vietnam Veteran) and $500 to our Service Dog Initiative Golf Tournament. Peter also signed up as a new corporate member for three years.

Voice for the Army-Support for the SoldierFebruary 11, 2017Colonel (R) Samuel Fuoco, USA presented Colonel John Petrera, Commander, 254th Regiment (CA) New Jersey National Guard, Sea Girt, New Jersey and selected staff members the AUSA Monmouth Chapter Mission of Voice For the Army-Support for the Soldier Brief and discussed mutual support opportunities. Received Certificate of Appreciation, 1 AUSA Lifetime and 4 individual Membership applications.

CERDEC Flight Activity Ribbon Cutting CeremonyFebruary 10, 2017CERDEC Flight Activity Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Joint Base McGuire – Dix - Lakehurst, NJ Ms. Kit Roache, Charlie Seal and Jan Moren, AUSA Monmouth Chapter Board members attended the U.S. Army CERDEC Flight Activity Hangar 10 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, February 10th at 10:00AM. Guest Speakers included: -Mr. Gary W. Blohm, Director, Intelligence, & Information Warfare Directorate, U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center. -The Honorable Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th Congressional District of New Jersey -The Honorable Tom MacArthur, U.S. Representative for the 3rd Congressional District of New Jersey -Colonel David Caldwell, Commander, New York District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers -Mr. Henry J. Muller, Jr., Director, U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center Following the Reception, a tour of Hangar 10 was conducted for all visitors.


Corporate Member Saint John Vianney HS Student/AthletesFebruary 14, 2017AUSA Monmouth Chapter Corporate Member Saint John Vianney HS Student/Athletes "Served those who Served" at New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home-Menlo Park in Edison, NJ. 20 Varsity/Junior varsity Girls Basketball Team assisted the NJVMH-MP staff after facility tour with Exercise Club and Bowling. This Field Trip was moderated by Colonel Samuel Fuoco, USA, Retired and SJVHS Assistant Athletic Director Pat Smith.

Eatontown Industrial Park Association General MeetingFebruary 14, 2017Eatontown Industrial Park Association General Meeting February 14, 2017 LTC (R) Rich Gaudio, AUSA Monmouth Chapter Treasurer represented our chapter at the first EIPA meeting of 2017. The event was chaired by Monmouth Chapter member Anna Mayer, EIPA Director. The guest speaker was Dr. James Prodian DC, CCSP, CSCS of Prodian Healthcare, Natural Healthcare Centers. The meeting was held at AUSA Monmouth Chapter Corporate Member Sheraton Eatontown Hotel in Eatontown, NJ. Attendees included over 50 owners and representatives of local business.

Rotary Club Meeting/LuncheonFebruary 16, 2017Colonel (R) Samuel Fuoco, USA and AUSA Monmouth Chapter Board Members LTC(R) Richard Gaudio, Ms. Kit Roache and Brian Dragotto attended the Red Bank, NJ Rotary Club Meeting/Luncheon at Navesink Country Club, Middletown, NJ. Colonel (R) Fuoco and Ms. Kit Roache presented the AUSA Monmouth Chapter Mission Voice for the Army-Support for the Soldier Brief and discussed mutual opportunities of support to 35 Rotary Club members.

AUSA Dix Chapter Meet and GreetFebruary 16, 2017Charles Seal, AUSA Monmouth Chapter, Board Member attended the AUSA Dix Chapter Meet and Greet at American Legion Post 294, 39 Fort Dix Road, Pemberton, NJ 08060. This was the first of 4 events that the AUSA Dix Chapter has scheduled to celebrate the 100-year history of Fort Dix. There were approximately 15 attendees. Guest speakers from the Fort Dix historical committee presented a very interesting slide show showing the development of Fort Dix that started on June 1, 1917 when 19 soldiers from Company C of the Twenty Sixth New Jersey Engineers arrived in the village of Wrightstown, NJ armed with the mission to establish a camp dedicated to training Army soldiers for World War I. The historical committee is searching for additional historical data in a continuous effort to refine the slide show.


Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce Percolator" Breakfast MeetingFebruary 17, 2017Colonel Samuel Fuoco, USA, retired attended AUSA Monmouth Chapter Corporate Member All Seasons Restaurant & Diner hosted " Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce Percolator" Breakfast Meeting. Presented "30 second Elevator pitch" AUSA Monmouth Chapter Mission Voice for the Army-Support for the Soldier. Discussed our Applebee’s Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Flyer on Sunday, February 19, 2017.

Applebee’s Service Dog Initiative Pancake FundraiserFebruary 19, 2017 February 19, Sunday – Service Dog Initiative Pancake Fundraiser Committee Leads: Kit Roache, Ellie Smith, Sam Fuoco, Rich Gaudio, Darla Hall, Kaitlin Grotto, Board Member Attendees & Volunteers: Jan Moren, Charlie Seal, Paul Stevens, Jack Chlapowski, Yvonne Bova. AUSA Member Volunteers: Brian Dragotto, Terry Madden, Dennis Zilinski, Steve Marchi, Karen Conti, Marianne Moran, Laurel Gaudio, Jeff Cantor “Recruited Volunteers – nonmembers” : Aimee Gaudio, Terry Kurz, Meghan Barry Our fundraiser Breakfast hosted 135 attendees, enabling AUSA to host their best ever fundraising breakfast and the kick-off for our Service Dog Initiative 2017 Goals with a whopping $3,000+!! Corporate Member Ameripack made a generous $500.00 financial donation for the service dog initiative and a special Marine Corps Footlocker for Veteran Joseph Morrison. Commander Frank Brogna, VFW Post Harold Daley Post 1333, Asbury Park, made a heartfelt $500.00 donation and contribution to the effort! American Legion Post 129 from Tom River, Commander Mike Shaffer and crew arrived for breakfast and made a $500.00 donation to our effort! Donated items for the baskets and readymade baskets for our Tricky Tray: Karen Conti, Ellie Smith, Kit Roache, Michelle and Sean Goodheart, Cheryl and Michael Lane, Carol Shapiro, Tupperware, and Steve and Marianne Marchi, All Occasion Limousine. Special thanks to our elected officials! We were privileged to include Freeholder John Curley for a Honorary Membership Presentation to him reflecting his support for the AUSA Monmouth Chapter. Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling, a strong supporter of our chapter attended as well.


Kentucky Derby MeetingFebruary 21, 2017Corporate Member: Monmouth Park Charity Fund, Kentucky Derby Meeting, Blue Grotto, Oceanport, NJ AUSA Monmouth Chapter Board Members Kit Roache and Ellie Smith as Decorations Co-Chairs for the Kentucky Derby event on May 6, 2017 attended a committee meeting at the Blue Grotto. Ellie Smith is working with Chair, Maureen Lloyd to submit justifications for AUSA Monmouth Chapter funds recognition. Kit is working with Central Jersey Recruiting Command to invite soldiers and spouses to attend as honored guests of the Kentucky Derby Committee and Sponsors.

Monmouth County Division on Aging, Disabilities & Veterans ServicesFebruary 22, 2017Colonel (R) Samuel Fuoco, USA attended facility tour/meeting with Ms. Sue Meleon, Executive Director, Monmouth County Division on Aging, Disabilities & Veterans Services, 3000 Kozloski Road, Freehold, NJ. Colonel (R) Fuoco presented deskside AUSA Monmouth Chapter Mission of Voice for the Army-Support for the Soldier Brief and discussed mutual support opportunities. Received AUSA individual Membership application.

Monmouth County Campaign 2017 Kick-Off CeremonyFebruary 22, 2017Colonel (R) Samuel Fuoco, USA, attended AUSA Monmouth Chapter supporter MonmouthCounty Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling and Assemblywoman Joann Downey Campaign 2017 Kick-Off Ceremony held at Otto's Bar and Grill, Oakhurst, NJ. Refreshments served for 135 attendees.


New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home-Menlo ParkFebruary 24, 2017Colonel (R) Samuel Fuoco with AUSA Monmouth Chapter Board Members sponsored MG Troy Kok, Commander, 99th Regional Support Command and 2 staff members visit to the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home-Menlo Park inEdison, NJ. MG Kok was escorted by CEO JosephBrandspiegel to meet residents, facility tour and lunch with staff. Attendees included Mr. Ray Zawacki, NJDMAVA Deputy Commissioner for Veterans Affairs

the 99th RSC Yellow Ribbon ProgramFebruary 25, 2017COL (R) Samuel Fuoco, USA attended the 99th RSC Yellow Ribbon Program at Hershey Lodge, Hershey, PA for 450 Deployed/ Re-Deployed US Army Reserve Soldiers/Family Members. Manned AUSA Monmouth Chapter Display/Information Table on Saturday, February 19, 2017; and provided two (2) workshops of Veterans Employment: Challenges and Rewards to 45 attendees. Received 5 New AUSA Membership Applications. Plan to attend YRP in April 2017.

242nd Birthday and Awards Banquet MeetingFebruary 28, 2017Colonel(R) Samuel Fuoco, USA attended Dinner Meeting with AUSA Monmouth Chapter Corporate Member Victor Iannelli, Capital Financial Solutions, LLC at Applebee's Restaurant, Tinton Falls, NJ. Discussed support for Army 242nd Birthday and Awards Banquet on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 held at Corporate Member Ocean Place Resort & Spa, Long Branch, NJ. Agreed to sponsor $500 and 2 tables of 10.

AFCEA Greater Monmouth Chapter LuncheonFebruary 27, 2017AUSA Monmouth Chapter Board Members Kit Roache and Yvonne Bova attended the AFCEA Greater Monmouth Chapter Luncheon @ Eatontown Sheraton Hotel (AUSA Corporate Member) with Guest Speaker: Steven G. Schliesman, Deputy Director, DoD/VA Interagency Program Office, Office of Information and Technology, Department of Veteran Affairs.


254th Regiment (CA) New Jersey Army National GuardMarch 4, 2017Colonel (R) Samuel Fuoco, USA and Spouse Frances attended the 254th Regiment (CA) New Jersey Army National Guard hosted by Commander, Colonel John K. Petrera, AUSA Lifetime Member Seventeenth Annual "Hail and Farewell" at the Spring Lake Manor, Spring Lake Heights, NJ for Cocktail Hour, Dinner and Presentations. Attendees included BG (R) Ken Wondrack and Colonel (P) Edward Chrystal, DMAVA.

Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce Lunch and LearnFebruary 28, 2017Brian Dragotto, AUSA Member and future Social Media Marketing Board Member attended the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn: BANKCODE Increase Sales, Communication & Navigation Skills at Federici's Restaurant, Freehold, NJ. Gloria Cirulli spoke to approximately 25 people at the lunch and learn event. She discussed her company’s proprietary system of sales, understanding that people fall into four categories; B.A.N.K. This stands for ‘blueprint’ ‘action ‘nurturing’ and ‘knowledge.’ Everyone has a four-letter code, and understanding each person is the key toward networking success. Crack the code, and appeal to their default system of thinking.

Women in Business LuncheonMarch 2, 2017Jenn Ryba, AUSA Monmouth Chapter, Board Member attended Women in Business Luncheon at The Wine Loft, Atlantic Highlands NJ. Monmouth County Chamber of Commerce presented Women in Business luncheon focusing on strategies to overcome fear. Casey Destefano, multimedia Marketer, was the guest speaker and related her experiences in production and directing to how to face fear head on. Her three key points were to know when you are in the comfort zone, know your passion and build the weapon against fear. The networking event hosted about 60 women and men in local businesses, primarily the banking industry. Two people were interested in our chapter and requested additional information on how they may be able to participate in fundraisers etc. Will send them info on the chapter and how they may be able to participate in fund raisers etc.


Held every October, the AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition is the largest land power exposition and professional development forum in North America. This event consists of informative and relevant presentations, panel discussions on pertinent military and national security subjects, workshops and important AUSA business meetings

There will be dozens of professional development events, seminars and presentations during this event including:• AUSA Innovator’s Corner• AUSA Institute of Land Warfare (ILW) Contemporary Military Forums• AUSA Military Family Forums• Sergeant Major of the Army NCO and Soldier Forum• Small Business Forum• Warrant Officer Professional Development Seminar• Army National Guard Seminar• Chief, Army Reserve Seminar• Pre-Retirement/Survivor Benefit Plan Briefing• Numerous International Networking events• Department of the Army Civilian Professional Development Seminar

WHAT TO EXPECT:• Over 26,000 attendees from around the world• 600 displays in five halls located on both levels of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center• Over 250,000 net square feet of display space• Nine international pavilions: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Korea, Turkey and the United Kingdom• New AUSA Homeland Security Pavilion• Small Business Pavilion• Veterans Career Hiring Pavilion organized by the American Freedom Foundation• Army Display with multiple messages set up by TRADOC• Army Warriors Corner – Included presentations from senior personnel supporting key Army Themes• Army Acquisition Rally Point – Occupied by ASA (ALT) personnel for meetings/visits and outreach.• Installations, Energy & Environment (IEE) Rally Point

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