One
of the Nations oldest and largest Associations Organized in 1960 by members of the North Carolina National Guard Headquartered in Raleigh, NC Our mission is to garner support for the NCNG’s role in state and national security, and improve its members’ quality of life. Our vision is to be the most effective and relevant National Guard association.
The North Carolina National Guard Association (NCNGA) is a non-profit organization established February 10, 1960 to support the active, separated and retired members of the North Carolina Army and Air National Guard. The Association is governed by the Executive Council (Board of Directors) comprised of equal representation from each major command, the Air National Guard, and the Retired group. Our goal is to provide our approximately 16,000 members with complete and accurate information concerning membership, benefits, and legislative actions affecting the National Guard and our members.
We would also like to invite you to join our "North Carolina National Guard Association" Facebook page and Twitter at @NCNGA If you have questions or need additional information, please contact us at info@ncnga.org or call 919 851-3390.
Thanks for all you do for our "National Guard" and "Associations". -Bobby E. Lumsden
Craig Lloyd Executive Director
Cindy Basler Associate Director
Rhonda Mooring Associate Insurance Administrator
Katie Westbrooks Associate Financial/Membership Administrator
Legislative
Briefings
• NC General Assembly - May 12th
• Washington, DC – April 5th Annual
Conference
• April 29th & 30th , 2016 • Greensboro, NC
• Register on www.ncnga.org
Each year, the NCNGA works with legislative issues on a State and Federal level to benefit our NC National Guard members The NCNGA is the State Coordinator for NGAUS and EANGUS initiatives within North Carolina Legislative goals come from the membership See the Point Papers on our website for more details on this years initiative and learn how you can help
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Increase in the State Pension Program (2 years in a row) State Employee Credit Union Qualification Life Insurance Program Tuition Assistance Program totaling $1,145,670 have been awarded to 1,657 members of our National Guard family since 1968 State License Plate Strong relationships and influence with Local, State and Federal Lawmakers Fulltime staff dedicated to your success Helping to protect the Guard from State and Federal cuts Protecting our history and heritage Recognition awards for membership and key supporters Lead the initiative to add a Guard representative on the North Carolina Military Affairs Commission
As of December 2015, there were 16,201 NCNGA members Types of membership:
• Annual – members of the National Guard, dues are paid every •
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year Life – members of National Guard and Retirees, one-time fee payment for life Honorary – bestowed by NCNGA leaders Associate – individuals who are Retired members of the National Guard Friends of the Guard– non-voting annual supporters of the Association Corporate – Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Platinum Plus membership levels
Legislative representation on the Local, State and Federal level Membership qualifies you for our Life Insurance program which is paid within 24-48 hours Educational Foundation scholarships available for your children and grandchildren First year life insurance coverage qualification Every NCNG member receives $1000 of free insurance coverage Tarheel Guardsman magazine Members only discount access to travel, cell phone service, eye wear, retail and much more Networking with Veterans, current Soldiers and our National Guard leadership team Special events including our Annual Convention and Retiree breakfast Weekly Guardsman newsletter bulletin
Why should you join today? Your membership dues help NCNGA lobby for the following benefits for you: Pay! We lobby with our National partners for pay raises to reduce pay equity Strength! We lobby to maintain equipment, bases and improvements to facilities Voice! Lead the initiative to add a NC Guard member to serve as a voting member on the Military Affairs Commission Money! Support EANGUS initiative for hazardous duty pay to be increased Benefits! Continue to push for new benefits for you and your family Education! New GI Bill with stipends and benefits Affordability! Held TRICARE fees at today’s level instead of 350% increase Healthcare! Extended 5-year VA care eligibility Retirement! Lead the charge for increases in the pension two years in a row successfully Earlier Retirement! Support NGAUS initiative for deployment time counting for earlier retirement
Bi-monthly
magazine free to all members Keeps all members updated on events within NCNGA and the National Guard One of the Nation’s oldest and most awarded military publications
We are pleased to introduce our new communication tool called the “Weekly Guardsman”. This online publication has become an immediate hit amongst our membership by featuring the latest news and issues affecting the National Guard and Military as a whole. Each week this publication is emailed to our membership and gives a unique perspective on issues affecting our AGR, M-Day, Technicians, Retirees and families. To signup today, visit www.ncnga.org
Visit our website at www.ncnga.org to register online or contact your Unit Representative / Retiree Representative . Or contact us at (919) 851-3390 for more information!
www.thewarriorfoundation.org
Formed to support issues for service members, veterans, and their families Provides a powerful tool to supplement Guard initiatives Is a 501C-3 to help expand our mission and provide additional ways for the business community and general public to get involved.
General Questions • Email info@ncnga.org
Programs, Legislation and Policies • Email Craig Lloyd at craig@ncnga.org
Convention/ Support Services • Email Cindy Basler at cindy@ncnga.org
Insurance • Email Rhonda Mooring at rhonda@ncnga.org
Member / Financial Services • Email Katie Westbrooks at katie@ncnga.org
"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and success of liberty."
President John F. Kennedy