Events
NGAMA Scramble "President's Cup"
The NGAMA Scramble "President's Cup" will he held on FRIDAY, April 20th, 0900 tee-time-shot gun at the JUNIPER GOLF COURSE, 202 BRIGHAM STREET, NORTHBOROUGH, MA. (508) 393-2444.
PRIZES AWARDED FOR:
- TOURNAMENT
- CLOSEST TO PIN AND LONGEST DRIVE
- PLUS Giveaway PRIZES !!
FORM YOUR OWN TEAM!
(single players will be teamed by golf committee)
GOLF PACKAGE INCLUDES: 18 HOLES, GOLF CART,
COOKOUT MEAL and entry into the Giveaways
ALL for the entry fee of $ 100
NGAMA Conference- April 21
The NGAMA State Conference will be held April 20-21, 2012. The NGAMA Scramble “President’s Cup Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, April 20th at the Juniper Hills Golf Course, in Northboro, MA. The Shotgun start is scheduled for 9:00am
The Annual Business Meeting will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel, Framingham, MA from 9:00am-1:00pm.
Speakers
Senior Leadership of the Massachusetts National Guard will present the “State of the Guard.
COL (Ret) Pete Duffy, NGAUS Deputy Director of Legislative Programs will present a review of NGAUS Accomplishments and Challenges
Boston WCVB-TV, Channel 5 Reporter Sean Kelly will be discuss his reporting assignment when he was embedded with the 181st Infantry regiment in Afghanistan.
Elections
Elections of NGAMA Officers will be conducted. Only dues paying members will be eligible to vote. Those nominated for office include: 2nd Vice President, Nick Macsata, Treasurer, Jason Ruth, Army Elected Representative, Karmin Ng, Air Elected Representative, Ryan Chandler. Nominations will also be taken from the floor.
Other Highlights
We expect the largest number of exhibitors attending a NGAMA Conference. Be sure to visit their tables, as many exhibitors will be awarding door prizes.
The Early Bird Units, those who have achieved 100% membership will be recognized at the Conference.
Information on the Reno, NV NGAUS Conference scheduled for September 9-12, 2012 will be available.
Uniform
Business casual
NGAUS Conference Applications Available
NGAUS Conference-Reno, NV
September 9-12, 2012
Join members of the National Guard Association of Massachusetts as well as fellow Guard men and women from all 50 States, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and the District of Columbia at this years Conference.
How to Apply
If you are interested in attending download the Delegate Request application at the bottom of this page. Fill out the application and mail it with a $100.00 hotel room deposit.
Company Grade and WO1 and WO2 May Go on Orders
A few Company Grade and Warrant Officers will be selected to attend the NGAUS conference in a Professional Development status. As such you will be sent on orders with your expenses paid. If interested in being considered to be sent on orders, please fill out the application and mark “Professional Development Candidate”.
What Can I Expect at the Conference?
During the day, you’ll hear from guest speakers from the Pentagon and Congress during business sessions, learn about the state of the Guard from the Army and Air Force in separate sessions, have an opportunity to attend a variety of professional development workshops and discover the latest products and services in the largest defense industry trade show that caters to the National Guard.
Spend your evenings with comrades at various events including the Governor’s Reception, the New England State Hospitality Suite and the All States Dinner.
The Reno Conference will offer some unique experiences. Since it is a Presidential Election year, it is expected that the Presidential candidates will address the Conference. In 2004 both President George Bush and Senator John Kerry addressed the attendees. This year will also be an election year for NGAUS Officers. If the various Officers are contested, it could lead to some spirited campaigning for the NGAMA delegation votes.
To apply to become a delegate to the Conference or to apply to be selected to attend the Professional Development on orders please use the link below.
Download NGAUS Conference Application
Past Events
Commander's Dinner - Feb. 2nd
Invitations are in the mail to the Annual NGAMA Commander's Dinner to be held on Thursday, February 2nd at the Framingham Sheraton Hotel. Cocktails will be served at 6:00PM, with a Dinner and Program to follow. The Commander's Dinner allows the NGAMA Officers and the Executive Committee to outline their goals and objectives for the upcoming year. Dinner is complimentary. Please RSVP so we can have an accurate count.
2011 Life Member Luncheon
A luncheon is planned for Life Members of NGAMA on Wednesday, October 5, 2011, at the Hanscom Community Center (formally the Minuteman Club), Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA. A social hour will commence at 1130 hours and lunch will be served at 1230 hours. A speaking program will follow.
The purpose of the luncheon will be an old fashion get-together.
Your choice of meal: Sliced Roast Beef a Champignon w/gravy OR Boston Baked Scrod w/lemon. Entrees served with Rice Pilaf, Green Bean Almandine, mixed green salad, rolls, butter, and choice of coffee or tea.
Member cost of the luncheon is $15.00; Non-Member is $20.00 Please respond by filling out the coupon below.
Please fill out the application form below and mail to:
LTC (RET) ROBERT J. SWARTZ
53 RACETTE AVE.
GARDNER, MA 01440
Please RSVP no later than 28 September 2011.
133rd NGAUS conference
27-29 August 2011
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Five company grade or warrant officers will be selected by the Executive
Committee to attend the 133rd NGAUS conference. If you are interested in
attending please fill out the company grade and warrant officer form and sent
it to the following address by 31 May 2011:
NGAMA
Attn: Secretary
50 Maple St
Milford, MA 01757
Delegates please fill out a delegate request form and send it to the same
address.
Chosen attendees will be contacted by the NGAMA Secretary. If you have any questions please call CPT Connie Ferguson, 617-529-3834.
133rd NGAUS Schedule of events
NGAMA 2011 Delegate Request Form
133rd NGAUS Conference Activities
Company Grade and Warrant Officer form 2011
NGAMA SCRAMBLE "Presidents Cup"
Friday May 6th, 2011
0900 tee-time-shot gun
Juniper Golf Course
202 Brigham Street
Northborough, MA
106th NGAMA Conference
March 26, 2011
Sheraton Framingham Hotel, Framingham, MA
Registration begins at 07:30 hours
Conference: 09:00-15:00 hours
Uniform: ACUs/ABUs
Civilian: Business Attire
Meals: Continental Breakfast and Free Buffet Lunch
132nd NGAUS General Conference
August 21-23, 2010
Austin, Texas
Massachusetts Plays an Active Role at NGAUS 2010 Conference
NGAMA Members Elected, Magill Honored
Warm Texas weather and warm Texas hospitality greeted the 33 Massachusetts attendees to the 132nd NGAUS Conference held in Austin, Texas. The conference was attended by 4,700 people including 1,900 exhibitors. Among the speakers addressing the Conference was Gen. Craig McKinley, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, ADM James Winnefeld, Commander of the U.S. Northern Command, Congressman Chet Edwards of Texas, and Senator Ben Nelson of Nebraska.
NGAMA’s Presence
Maj. Gen. Frank Vavalva, the Adjutant General of Delaware was elected the new Chairman of the NGUAS Board of Directors. Congratulations go out to two NGAMA members who were elected to the NGAUS Board. Col Frank McGinn was elected the Area 1 Army representative. Maj. Nikki Ivers was elected the Area 1 Air representative.
LTC Catherine Corkery stepped down from the NGAUS Board after completing nine years of service on the Board.
Col (Ret) Ray Magill, at the time the longest serving member of the NGAUS Board, received the NGAUS Distinguished Service Medal for his contributions to NGAUS and NGAMA. It was also announced that Massachusetts Congresswoman Niki Tsongas will receive the Charles Dick Medal of Merit for her strong support of the National Guard. The Congresswoman’s award will be presented to her in a ceremony to be scheduled.
At the Conference the new inductees into the Legion De Lafayette were recognized. The Legion De Lafayette is designated for major financial contributors to NGAUS. Among those inducted was NGAMA's LTC (Ret) Peter Renaghan. NGAMA sent six Company Grade Officers on orders to the NGAUS Conference. The Company Grade Officers participated in Officer Professional Development classes at the Conference.
Social Events
One of the highlights of the Conference was the Governor's Reception which consisted of a Texas style Bar-ba-que and a rodeo including bronco riding, steers wrestling, and bull riding. A concert given by Rick Trevino followed the rodeo. The Conference also had a Company Grade Mixer, a Warrant Officer Mixer and a Retired/Separated luncheon. As usual, Hospitality Night was also a popular event. The Conference ended with a “Texas Formal” style States Dinner.
Fourteen NGAUS Task Forces also met to discuss strategy and develop future Guard plans.
The National Guard Association of Wisconsin previewed their 2011 NGAUS Conference to be held in Milwaukee.