“HOOAH” Sponsored by: Henry Leavenworth Chapter Association of the United States Army

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I will never leave a fallen comrade. . . We will meet you on this extended battlefield -- together we will do whatever it takes. . .1

Helping Our Own at Home

The “HOOAH” Program

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Henry Leavenworth ChapterAssociation of the United States Army

“HOOAH” Sponsored by: Henry Leavenworth Chapter Association of the United States Army

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Mission

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I will never leave a fallen comrade. . . We will meet you on this extended battlefield -- together we will do whatever it takes. . .2

Mission

Who We Are

Our Purpose

Increase community awareness, individual involvement, and private sector participation by shining a consistent spotlight on the needs of Wounded Warriors and their Families in Leavenworth and the surrounding counties in Kansas and Missouri.

A service program helping all Wounded Warriors and their Families in Leavenworth and the surrounding Counties in Kansas and Missouri; spearheaded by the Henry Leavenworth Chapter (HLC) of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA).

• Identify and tackle the most pressing, unmet needs of Wounded Warriors and their Families.

• Increase community awareness, individual involvement, and private sector participation.

• Sponsor our local Warrior Transition Unit, Still Serving Veterans (SSV), and similar assistance programs.

What HOOAH’s All About

“HOOAH” Sponsored by: Henry Leavenworth Chapter Association of the United States Army

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Objectives

Mission

Jump-Start

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I will never leave a fallen comrade. . . We will meet you on this extended battlefield -- together we will do whatever it takes. . .3

Organize

AdvocateEducate

Inform

AskDonate

Grant

PartnerSponsorExpand

• Build a network of Partners, Advocates, Volunteers, and Sponsors to identify and serve the needs of Wounded Warriors and their Families.

• Participate in multiple public and private venues.• Excite the public; increase community awareness.• Conduct Wounded Warrior Symposiums.

Find the most pressing issues in our community.

• Establish / maintain a donation network.• Raise $100,000 in our first year.• Money, hours, and in-kind to our partners.

Sponsor unique, sanctioned programs & services.

• Support to programs, events, and individuals.• Individual, Business, public / private organizations.• Uncover unmet needs; find new partners and

sponsors; increase our reach.

Objectives

“HOOAH” Sponsored by: Henry Leavenworth Chapter Association of the United States Army

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Objectives

Mission

Jump-Start

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I will never leave a fallen comrade. . . We will meet you on this extended battlefield -- together we will do whatever it takes. . .4

What

Where

When

How

Why

Who

An assistance program serving Wounded Warriors and their Families. . .

Leavenworth and the surrounding counties in Kansas and Missouri. . .

Continuous service program beginning on November 11, 2008. . .

Build a network of Partners, Advocates, Volunteers, and Sponsors. . .

Shine a spotlight on the needs of Wounded Warriors. . .

Tackle pressing, unmet needs of Wounded Warriors and Families. . .

Increase community awareness, individual involvement, and private sector participation. . .

Sponsor our local Warrior Transition Unit and similar programs. . .

Leavenworth’s Chapter, Association of the United States Army is spearheading this effort. . .

Serving all Wounded Warriors and their families. . .

Talking Points

“HOOAH” Sponsored by: Henry Leavenworth Chapter Association of the United States Army

Talking Points

Objectives

Mission

Jump-Start

Upcoming Events

I will never leave a fallen comrade. . . We will meet you on this extended battlefield -- together we will do whatever it takes. . .5

Organize

AdvocateEducate

Inform

AskDonate

Grant

PartnerSponsorExpand

Planning MeetingFill positions, in priority, Honorary Chairman, Chairman, Vice, and AssociatesInvolve key leaders: State, Community, VA, FLKS

Information Pamphlet; Press Release; Media EventPossible: CGSC Foundation News; County MagazineTrifold; Elevator Card; Single Sheet Flier

Engage Media Markets

“How to Ask”Time; publicity; dollars; in-kindWhat are the needs in our community?

Community Awareness & Engagement

Charter Partner – “Still Serving Veterans”Possible: BENS; CGSC Foundation; othersPossible: WTU; Eisenhower VA Center; KU WWP; others

Jump-Start

“HOOAH” Sponsored by: Henry Leavenworth Chapter Association of the United States Army

Talking Points

Objectives

Mission

Jump-Start

Upcoming Events

I will never leave a fallen comrade. . . We will meet you on this extended battlefield -- together we will do whatever it takes. . .6

Planning Meeting

Working Lunch -- Concept Brief; Media Event

Golf Tournament

Planning /Information Meeting

Web Site Operational• Information Brief; Elevator Card; Donations; POCs

HLC AUSA General Membership Meeting• Concept; Draft Elevator Card; Call for Volunteers

Retiree Appreciation Day• Evaluate Draft Elevator Card; Call for Volunteers

“HOOAH” Kick-Off• Media Event; Presence in Parade; Elevator Cards

HLC AUSA General Membership Meeting• Program Update

July 8

July 11

September 26

October 15

October 20

October 25

November 1

November 11

December 6

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