NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS
Kalahari Resorts and Conventions March 24 - 27, 2022 Round Rock, Texas
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Conference Program Sponsors Darley Defense - 1 Guaranteed Rate - 6 LiteFighter System, LLC - 10 American Military University - 11 Tutor/POND/Waldorf University—16 CrossCountry Mortgage - 24
Collins Aerospace - 33 Stover’s Australian Shepherd’s - 36 Norwich University - 37 Leonardo - 39 Perkins Technical Services - 40 DripDrop - 41 Choice Hotels - Back
National Guard Association of Texas
National Guard Association of Texas
Welcome to the 63rd Annual National Guard Association of Texas (NGAT) Conference. We are excited to finally be getting back together, in person, after a two year hiatus due to COVID. In September, based on how much our world has changed in response to COVID, our conference committee selected “Embrace Change!” as the conference’s theme. The last two years have caused many organizations, including our own association, to look inward and assess how we do business. Please join us as we adapt to these changes and we encourage your input and feedback. We hope you will enjoy Round Rock and all that the Kalahari Resorts & Conventions has to offer. Your board has deliberately set this year’s agenda to allow you some time to take advantage of the amenities and activities that are available at the resort. All conference events will be held in the Kalahari, except for the Golf Tournament and Fun Run. Our annual Golf Tournament will be held at the beautiful Forest Creek Golf Club. As always, this tournament is a scholarship fundraiser for the NGAT Educational Foundation. Our Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk will be in Old Settlers Park just down the street from Kalahari Resorts. Our popular Wine Tasting will be held at the Sortino’s Lounge. You may also want to attend the free License to Carry certification class. Be sure to join us at 1:00 pm for our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the exhibit hall opening as we welcome our Corporate Partners who support the Association and the Texas National Guard. We have a lot of new Corporate Partners, so please take the time to see what they have to offer. The NGAT Silent Auction celebrates its 18th year. Be sure to bid on the over 200 auction items and take advantage of some great bargains on gift baskets, jewelry, weekend getaways, and tickets to music, sports and other entertainment venues. All proceeds go to the Texas National Guard Foundation. Bidding closes at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Come enjoy music by the Melinda Adams Band with us at the Welcome Party at the Kalahari Event Barn. The party kicks off at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 10:00 p.m. on Friday with great music, food, games, s’mores and a fun -filled night of networking and socializing with friends. We will conduct Association Business at our Annual Meeting on Saturday morning. If you have been designated as a delegate it is very important that you attend this meeting. Join us during the break for coffee and breakfast snacks with our Corporate Partners in the exhibit hall before heading into the General Session, which will include scholarship presentations, and updates from the Texas Military Department. Don’t miss the Awards Banquet Saturday night where we will recognize our event winners and present awards to NGAT members for their accomplishments. After dinner stay and dance the night away with music by Carbonlily. And finally on Sunday, join us for prayer and fellowship at our Prayer Breakfast led by Dr. Charles W. Edwards, Jr. On behalf of the NGAT Board of Directors, we hope you have an enjoyable and productive time as you take in all that our conference has to offer.
MAJ Christopher McKeag NGAT President
THANKS FOR “EMBRACING CHANGE” WITH US!
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Welcome to Round Rock. When it comes to balancing sports, family, community and fun, Round Rock knocks it out of the park. Located just 15 miles north of Austin, Round Rock holds the distinct title of “Sports Capital of Texas” for amateur, youth and recreational sports. They are well-equipped with exceptional sports facilities, like the brand new Round Rock Multipurpose Complex and Round Rock Sports Center, to accommodate every indoor and outdoor sport. Off the field, Round Rock champions a well-rounded visitor experience for the whole family. Specialty retail stores like IKEA, Bass Pro Shops and the Round Rock Premium Outlets, delicious restaurants, outdoor adventures and numerous lodging options make Round Rock a destination you won’t want to miss. While in Round Rock check out the Kalahari Resort & Conventions. It is a full service vacation destinations including meeting & convention facilities that combine America’s largest indoor Waterparks with the PINE FOREST GOLF CLUB, BASTROP, TEXAS magic of Africa. Kalahari Resorts & Conventions' innovative Waterparks, family entertainment centers, luxury spas, adventurous restaurants and convention centers deliver beyond expectations, all under one roof. Whether you’re 3, 83 or anything in-between, they have something for everyone. Be sure to come back and visit the Dell Diamond baseball stadium. It opened in 2000 and has a capacity of 11,631. It serves as the home stadium to the Round Rock Express, the Triple-A Minor League Baseball affiliate of the Texas Rangers. Discover the timeless tale of the outlaw Sam Bass, and rival lawman A.W. Grimes, and make sure to take a walk by our namesake round rock for a selfie-worthy scene rooted in cattle drives of days past, all while treating yourself to a world-famous Round Rock Donut.
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63rd Annual NGAT Conference Friday, March 25, 2022 0730 - 1400 1100- 1800
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Saturday, March 26, 2022
NGAT Educational Foundation Golf Tournament Forrest Creek Golf Club—Off Property Registration & Dinner Seating Registration 5 & 6 and Prefunction 7 Texas License to Carry Certification Kilimanjaro 9 Resolutions Committee Meeting Kilimanjaro 7 Advisory Council Meeting Kilimanjaro 8 Exhibit Hall Ribbon Cutting Kilimanjaro 5 & 6 Silent Auction Kilimanjaro 2 NGAT Board Meeting Banyan Wine Tasting Sortino’s Lounge Welcome Party Kalahari Ballroom Music by Melinda Adams Band
Saturday, March 26, 2022 0700 - 1500
0800 - 0930 0900 - 1500 0900 - 1430 0930 - 1015
63rd Annual NGAT Conference 1015 - 1130 1130 - 1300 1300 - 1400 1800 - 1900 1800 - 1900 1900 - 1915 1915 - 2300
General Session Kilimanjaro 5 Lunch with Exhibitors Kilimanjaro 1 & 2 Army Breakouts Kilimanjaro 9 President’s Reception (BY INVITATION ONLY) Zambezi No-Host Reception Prefunction 2 Move into Ballroom for Dinner Kalahari Salon E Dinner – Awards Banquet - Dance Kalahari Salon E Music by Carbonlily
Sunday, March 27, 2022
0800 - 0900
Prayer Breakfast Acacia - Dr. Charles W. Edwards, Jr.
Registration & Dinner Seating Registration 5 & 6 and Prefunction 7 NGAT Annual Meeting Kilimanjaro 5 Exhibits Kilimanjaro 5 & 6 Silent Auction – Auction Closes at 1430 Kilimanjaro 5 Coffee with Exhibitors Kilimanjaro 5 & 6
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Saturday, March 26, 2022
NGAT ANNUAL MEETING 0800 to 0815 Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance / Invocation President's Welcome 0815 to 0845 Committee Reports 0845 to 0900 New Business 0900 to 0930 Swearing in New Directors 0915 to 0930 Open Floor 0930
President’s Close
NGAT GENERAL SESSION 1015 to 1025 National Anthem / Invocation / President’s Welcome 1025 to 1030 Welcome from Kalahari Resorts Welcome from Round Rock Mayor Pro-Tem Rene Flores 1030 to 1040 NGAT Educational Foundation Scholarship Presentation
1050 to 1100 EANGUS / NGAUS Updates 1105 to 1110 Katherine DiPietro, National Sales Manager at Irving CVB 1110 to 1125 Texas Military Department 1125
President’s Close
1130 to 1300 Lunch with the Exhibitors
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Meet us at the Kalahari Event Barn for the NGAT Welcome Party that will feature the Melinda Adams Band. (Ticketed Event)
Friday Mar 25, 2022 Kalahari Salon E 1830-2200
Join us at the NGAT Awards Banquet that will feature music by Carbonlily. (Ticketed Event) No - Host Reception is from 18001900. Banquet Room doors open at 1900.
Saturday Mar 26, 2022 Kalahari Salon E 1915 - 2300 Check seating chart for table # 11
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Corporate Sponsor
Darley Defense LiteFighter Systems, LLC
A-Lert Roof Services Big Ass Fans Buddy Covers, Inc Colorado Technical University Columbia Southern University EES– Eureka! Expeditionary Systems Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University EnerSys, Inc Epulse Gov Planet INVISIO Ken’s Shop Laser Shot, Inc Leatherman Tool Group MAK Technologies Patriot Taxiway Industries, Inc Perkins Technical Services Pond & Co. Post University Princeton Tec Revision Military Salesforce SERKET USA Shield Technologies Corp Shore Solutions, Inc Silvus Technologies Southwest Solutions Group Strongwatch Tutor.com Waldorf University
Gold American Military University Choice Hotels International Collins Aerospace CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC DripDrop Hydration Guaranteed Rate Norwich University
Silver Deployed Resources, LLC ESS O’Connell West, PLLC Omni Defense Tech
Bronze AFBA BAE Systems Elite Financing Group L3 Harris Tech Leonardo Electronics US Lincoln Technical Institute Lockheed Martin MyHy, LLC Oakley Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union Robertson Fuel Systems Rocky Brand TrellisWare Technologies,Inc TSSI a Nobel Company USAA
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Non-Profit AAFES Bellevue University Dallas Baptist University Humana Military Indiana Tech Industries for the Blind & Visually Impaired National University Purdue University Global Texas State Guard
Golf Hole Sponsors Welcome Party Sponsors Choice Hotels DripDrop
Coffee Break Sponsors L3 Harris Oakley National University
Patriot Sponsor L3 Harris
Darley Defense American Military University Choice Hotels Collins Aerospace CrossCountry Mortgage DripDrop Guaranteed Rate Norwich University Deployed Resources ESS—Eureka! Expeditionary Services OMNI Defense Tech O’Connell West, PLLC Perkins Technical Services MyHy, LLC
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Year 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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Recipients Service SFC Mireya Cruz ARNG SMSgt Michael Wolff ANG LTC Kenn White ARNG Lt Col Kurt Leslie ANG CMSgt (Ret) William Maginot (2nd Awd) *** ANG CMSgt Charles Chavers ANG LTC Justin Perryman ARNG MG (Ret) Darren Owens ARNG COL (Ret) Francisco Zuniga ARNG LTC Michele Voorhees ARNG Col Tony West ANG BG James K. “Red” Brown ARNG COL (Ret) Cindy Smith ARNG MG (TX) (Ret) Jerry Icenhower *** ARNG MSG (Ret) Theresa Billeck-Zuniga *** ARNG Brig Gen Allen Dehnert ANG COL (Ret) Rodney McNelley ARNG CMSgt (Ret) Joe Briggs * ANG LTG (Ret) Don O. Daniel *** ARNG CMSgt (Ret) William Maginot *** ANG CSM (Ret) Don Strickland ARNG COL (Ret) Dale Pyeatt */*** (NGAT ED) ARNG SGM Elmo Carreon ARNG COL (Ret) Larry N. Patterson ARNG COL (Ret) Garry D. Patterson ARNG COL Michael L. Boyd ARNG CSM (Ret) E. Lewis Boehm, Jr. ARNG MG Robert L. Halverson *** ARNG MG (Ret) John B. Garrett */*** ARNG Lt Col Charles P. Ford ** ANG Col Gary R. Walston ANG COL (Ret) Eugene A. Mees * ARNG CSM Carroll Done Steelhammer ** ARNG MSgt Deritha M. Ceaser ANG BG (CHAP) Robert L. Herring * ARNG COL (Ret) David Counts ARNG CMSgt (Ret) David A. Holder ANG CMSgt (Ret) Clarence E. Leonard */*** ANG COL (Ret) Richard E. Harrison ARNG CMSgt (Ret) Donald L. Smithers *** ANG BG David A. Heuer */*** ARNG
Year Recipients 1992 Lt Col Susan L. Bickelmann 1991 COL (Ret) Leroy M. Cobb * 1SG (Ret) Oscar G. Adame SFC (Ret) David N. Cuellar 1989 CW4 James R. Harrison CMSgt James D. Johnston */*** CMSgt (Ret) Themis J. Maloukis * Maj Gen (Ret) Robert W. McDonald *** MG (Ret) James B. McGoodwin * 1988 MG (Ret) Elmer L. Stephens */*** 1SG Veron D. Day */*** Maj Gen Bobby W. Hodges *** 1987 MAJ Edmond S. Komandosky CSM Arthur P. Allen * 1986 CMSgt Oren W. McClure *** 1985 CSM Bill S. Abernathy *** 1984 CMSgt Francis M. Arnold *** 1983 CSM John H. Henry 1982 CSM Richard M. Sutherland 1981 Lt Col Robert H. Harmon 1970 TSgt Ivan B. Burch 1968 SMSgt Shelby E. Luke, Sr.
Service ANG ARNG ARNG ARNG ARNG ANG ANG ANG ARNG ARNG ARNG ANG ARNG ARNG ANG ARNG ANG ARNG ARNG ANG ANG ANG
* Deceased ** Posthumous *** Texas Military Department “Hall of Honor Recipient”
For a complete list of winners to include those that are deceased please visit our website at https://ngat.org/awards-program/
Your donation helps to supports the Soldiers and Airmen competing for the title of Best Warrior in the Texas National Guard. We greatly appreciate any and all donations of support. Funding is used to pay for competition awards, refreshments during the competition and allowing the Soldiers and Airmen who work so hard to compete to attend the Awards Banquet at no cost.
https://ngat.org/best-warrior/
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National Guard Association of Texas
Year 2019-2021 2016-2019 2015-2016 2013-2015 2011-2013 2009-2011 2007-2009 2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005 2003-2004 2002-2003 2001-2002 2000-2001 1999-2000 1998-1999 1997-1998 1996-1997 1995-1996 1994-1995 1993-1994 1992-1993 1991-1992 1990-1991 1989-1990 1988-1989 1987-1988 1986-1987
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CMSgt (Ret) Priscilla Leger LTC Kenn White COL Daniel Quick CMSgt Charles Chavers MAJ Justin Perryman LTC Michele Voorhees-Little CSM (Ret) Jeffrey Merrill MSG Theresa M. Billeck-Zuniga LTC Mario Alayon MAJ Monie Ulis LTC William L. “Len” Smith MSgt Jim DiGiovanni CSM Garry Worrell LTC James K. “Red” Brown COL John Braun CMSgt William Maginot LTC Susan Bickelmann LTC Michael L. Boyd COL B. Leroy Sisco Col Thomas Shellshear * COL Rodney McNelley CSM Don Steelhammer * MAJ C. Terry Granade CSM Mikeal L. Graham * Col Gary R. Walston COL Garry D. Patterson Lt Col John W. Cook LTC Glenn C. Meadows *
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Year 1985-1986 1984-1985 1983-1984 1982-1983 1981-1982 1980-1981 1979-1980 1978-1979 1977-1978 1976-1977 1975-1976 1974-1975 1973-1974 1972-1973 1971-1972 1970-1971 1969-1970 1968-1969 1967-1968 1966-1967 1965-1966 1964-1965 1963-1964 1962-1963 1961-1962 1960-1961 1959-1960
President COL Walter J. Dingler * Lt Col Jack E. Davenport * CSM Billie S. Abernathy CMSgt Francis M. Arnold MAJ Edmond S. Komandosky MAJ Dale M. Pyeatt * MAJ Richard E. Harrison Col Robert D. Goodman * MAJ Bennie C. Adair COL James B. McGoodwin * CSM James H. Merritt * Maj Rufus B. Martin * COL Jack Fisher * LTC Guy C. Jackson III * CSM William M. Huggins * MG Everett S. Simpson * LTC George R. Harper * Lt Col Louis A. Howard * Lt Col Louis A. Holder * LTC Mickey Francis * Maj Clayborne Kruckemeyer * LTC Vernon M. Scofield * LTC William L. Seals * Maj James M. Rose * COL Kay Halsell II * COL Thomas S. Bishop * BG Harley B. West *
Service ARNG ANG ARNG ANG ARNG ARNG ARNG ANG ARNG ARNG ARNG ANG ARNG ARNG ARNG ARNG ARNG ANG ANG ARNG ANG ARNG ARNG ANG ARNG ARNG ARNG
LTC (Ret) Marvin Harris Executive Director
CW4 (Ret) Terri Marshall Insurance Administrator Corporate Programs Manager
1LT Adrienne Williams Administrative Assistant
MSG (Ret) Theresa Billeck-Zuniga Deputy Executive Director Membership Director
* Deceased
*COL (Ret) Dale M. Pyeatt 1994-2005
*CW4 (Ret) Leonard T. Tallas 1959—1986 *CW4 (Ret) Lewis O. King 1986—1994
* Deceased
LTC (Ret) Marvin Harris 2017—Present
LTC (Ret) Ray Lindner 2005—2016
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SGM Gerald Lorance Army Rec & Ret Vice-President
MAJ Christopher McKeag President
SFC Mireya Cruz President-Elect
SMSgt (Ret) Richard Newby Secretary Retired Rep—Region 1
COL Paul Cerniauskas 71st TC Treasurer
LTC (Ret) Marvin Harris Executive Director Ex-Officio Member
National Guard Association of Texas
SFC Tielow-Taneesha Henson 36th Sust Bde
CPT Max Puckett 136th MEB
MSgt Lonnie Dunkin HQ, TXANG
Capt Nate Norton 136th AW
1LT Emily Martinez 147th ATKW
SMSgt Bryan Shreve 149th FW
COL (Ret) Guy Schultz Retired Rep Region 2
SFC (Ret) Talia McKinnis Family Readiness Rep
The following NGAT Board of Director positions are vacant and will be filled at this conference:
CSM Clinton Petty 36th ID
MSG Joshua Bain 36th CAB
CPT Jolene Hinojosa 176th Engr Bn
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Joint Forces Headquarters Texas Army National Guard 56th IBCT 72nd IBCT TXANG Rec & Ret Retired Rep—Region 3 Air Jr Enlisted Army Jr Enlisted
SFC Ruben Wilson 71st EMIB
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The National Guard Association of Texas seeks to provide the best services and benefits to promote, safeguard, and advance the interests of our members, communities, and partnerships.
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Watch the NGAT Website for NEW INSURANCE PRODUCTS Products will be available for members of the Texas State Guard Currently Serving & Retired Members of the National Guard
Come by the NGAT Booth for more information on the new products For more information contact CW4 (Ret) Terri Marshall 512-454-7300 tmarshall@ngat.org https://ngat.org/insurance/
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Air & Armor Awards, LLC Arbor Car Wash Austin CVB Austin Zoo Bryan College Station CVB Cabo Bob’s Capital Cruises Chuy’s Crystal River Inn Dallas Stars Dripping Springs Vodka E-Z Up Instant Shelters Fiesta Winery Gristmill River Restaurant Harbor Freight HEB—Central Markey Houston Astros In-n-Out Burger
Kalahari Resorts La Quinta - Round Rock Lone Star Riverboat Marriott - Dallas/Plano Marriott - San Antonio Marriott - Houston Hobby Messina Hof Omni - Corpus Christi Pit Boss Grills Renaissance Fort Worth Sea World Texas Rangers Tito’s Vodka Traders Village San Antonio Typhoon Texas Wal-Mart Westgate Lanes
Total Wine & More CMSgt Priscilla Leger SGM Quentin Kimble Debi Steinhauser MSG (Ret) Theresa Billeck-Zuniga CW4 (Ret) Terri Marshall SFC (Ret) Valeda Skinner CSM (Ret) David Carpentier COL (Ret) Frank Zuniga CSM Donna Balderston
Benefitting the Texas National Guard Foundation
AUCTION RULES •
Use the Silent Auction Bid Sheets to bid on all auction items.
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Make sure to bid using the specified dollar increments posted on the bid sheet.
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Print your first and last name clearly with a point of contact phone number.
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Silent Auction bidding will close at 2:30 pm on Saturday, Mar 26.
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Silent Auction results will be posted promptly after the auction closes.
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Winning bidders must be present to claim and pick-up their purchase prior to 3:30 pm on Saturday afternoon.
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NGAT is not responsible for unclaimed auction items. Unclaimed auction items will be offered to the next highest bidder.
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All sales are final. NGAT is not responsible for lost items or certificates after the auction. Lost certificates can not be replaced.
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To check on your NGAT auction items, call 979-249-6434 or 512-983-7268. The following forms of payment will be accepted for the
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National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) When you join the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS), you add your voice to thousands of others who understand the role of the National Guard in the nation’s security and want to enhance its capabilities to perform that vital mission at home and overseas. Annual and Life memberships are available to all active, separated and retired commissioned and warrant officers of the National Guard. Payment plans are also available on the NGAT website. NGAUS Annual Membership O1, O2, O3, WO1, CW2, CW3 $40.00 per year O4, O5, O6, CW4, CW5 $80.00 per year
NGAUS Conference
O7, O8, O9, O10 $130.00 per year
Aug 26-29, 2022
Life Membership
Columbus, Ohio
Currently Serving Guard Officers $1000 (one time payment) Payment options available Digital Life Membership (Electronic Magazine only) $500 (one time payment) Payment options available Retired Guard Officers Life Membership $125 (one time payment)
https://ngat.org/join-ngaus/
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Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) was formally organized in 1972 with the goal of increasing the voice of enlisted persons in the National Guard. As such, EANGUS is a non-profit organization dedicated to the principles of providing an adequate national defense and promoting the status, welfare, and professionalism of the men and women of the Army and Air National Guard by supporting legislation that provides adequate staffing, pay, benefits, entitlements, equipment, and installations for the National Guard. Annual Membership Join NGAT & EANGUS E1-E6 $15.00 per year E7-E9 $20.00 per year Annual Membership for NGAT Life Members all ranks $11.00 per year EANGUS Life Membership all ranks $110.00 one time payment Payment options available on the NGAT website https://ngat.org/join-eangus/
EANGUS Conference August 7-10, 2022 Little Rock, Arkansas
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