NCNGA Weekly Guardsman for September 16, 2021

Posted on: September 15, 2021 September 15, 2021
Author: ncngaweekly

September 16th, 2021

News | About | Legislative | Benefits | Contact

IN THIS EDITION:

Military Pension Tax Exemption – New Call to Action! NCNGA
Apply for the S.A.R.G.E. Grant EANGUS
14th Annual Len Adams Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament NCNGA
Help us grow the Tarheel Minuteman Foundation! There are multiple ways to donate NCNGA
For the first time, the Tarheel Minuteman Foundation is a part of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)! NCNGA
Greensboro Science Center Day Camp NCNGA
NCNG Family Programs Update & Information NCNGA
6th Annual NCNG Guard 2 Beach This October! NCNGA
Registration is now open for 2021 Tarheel Retiree Homecoming NCNGA
Registration is now open for 2022 Annual Convention – Register early. NCNGA
This Week in NCNG History NCNG Museum
September 16th — Today in Guard History National Guard

Military Pension Tax Exemption – New Call to Action! NCNGA

Once again we need your help to call/write/email both your NC Senator and Representative. The effort to end state taxation on military pension cleared the House by a 100-5 vote and is currently contained in the Senate’s proposed budget. The House and the Senate are currently in closed conference on the budget and if it remains in the budget will to Governor Cooper for signature with the remainder of the budget.

While this is great news there is a possibility it might NOT REMAIN in the budget and your Association needs your help. A lobbying group focused solely retirement tax exemption for state employees is undertaking an effort to include ALL state government retirees in the same group as the military. As you can imagine this would greatly increase the price tag of the budget and there are a number of bills that proposed this already and none of them made it out of committee.

A possible outcome is that the elected officials hear from a number of state employees and a decision is made to take NO ACTION. This is exactly what happened in past efforts. This is why your Senator and Representative need to hear from you.

You can find them at https://ncleg.gov/FindYourLegislators and you can use the draft letter as an actual letter, email, or script for phone call.

Dear Senator or Representative _______________,

I am a member/retiree of the North Carolina National Guard. I am also a constituent of your district.
I am writing today to ask for your support to Eliminate Income Tax for Military Retirees contained in the current Senate budget. As you know, this Bill, if passed, would permit more recent Military Retirees to deduct their Military Retired Pay from NC Income Tax. Passage of this legislation would encourage retiring Service Members to stay in, or relocate to, North Carolina, where their contributions to the state economy would be far greater than the revenue lost from this deduction. The North Carolina National Guard Association and other Veterans organizations have been supporting legislation of this type for many years and are encouraged by the broad support for HB 83, that contained the same language that is contained in the current Senate budget proposal.
HB 83 passed in the House by a vote of 100 – 5, which shows that military tax exemption has strong support in the General Assembly. As you know, there are a number of groups, specifically the 4th Branch, that is advocating for tax free retirement for all NC public service heroes along with the military tax exemption effort. While I am not speaking out against this effort I am asking you to stay the course on the current legislative path and not allow the military tax exemption effort to end because of the state retiree effort.
While these state employees do play a critical role in supporting and protecting North Carolina Citizens the U.S. military is clearly in a class of its own in its role to our Nation and State. This is evident by recent events within and outside of our state. Furthermore, the legislature has a number of tools available to them to influence the state retiree program. For our military members there is no such tools available.
Passage of military pension tax exemption would be an excellent step toward making NC a more military friendly state. Thank you for your consideration of this request and for your continuing support of NC military personnel, veterans and their families.

Sincerely,
____________

Apply for the S.A.R.G.E. Grant EANGUS

WCFA offers an opportunity to a current or former enlisted National Guard member who is in good standing and is an EANGUS dues paying member (Life or Annual) who has experienced a catastrophic financial hardship and/or personal property loss to apply for a Soldier & Airman Relief Grant for Emergencies (hereafter referred to as “SARGE”). Grants may be used for financial hardships related to events such as mobilization, natural disasters, fires and other catastrophic losses. The grants are intended for otherwise non-reimbursable expenses (i.e., not covered by insurance) due to these events and include medical bills, utility bills, rent or mortgage payments, groceries, relocation, shelter due to loss of residence and funeral expenses. Other expenses, not listed here, may be deemed appropriate and approved by the committee. Grants are typically $500 and are transmitted to the individual usually within 5 days after receipt of completed application.

14th Annual Len Adams Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament NCNGA

Join us for the 14th Annual Len Adams Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament. See attached flier for more, information.

Help us grow the Tarheel Minuteman Foundation! There are multiple ways to donate NCNGA

One of the easiest ways to donate is through the Amazon Smiles program. At no extra cost to you, this program offers a small percentage of the price of your Amazon purchases to your selected charity, The Tarheel Minuteman Foundation. This can be done via the web at smile.amazon.com or on the Amazon App following these steps below:

Open the Amazon app on your phone
Select the main menu (=) & tap on “AmazonSmile” within Programs & Features
Select “Tarheel Minuteman Foundation” as your charity
Follow the on-screen instructions to activate AmazonSmile in the mobile app

For the first time, the Tarheel Minuteman Foundation is a part of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)! NCNGA

Once you make an account through the CFC website, you can select the Tarheel Minuteman Foundation as the recipient using our code 94853. Donations can be made via payroll deduction, or they can be one-time or recurring monthly pledges via credit/debit card. For more information about how to donate, please visit https://www.ncnga.org/CFC.php. Donations will be used to help fund scholarships for NC National Guard Members, Retirees, and families.

If you would prefer to donate to a local campaign rather than a national one, the Tarheel Minuteman Foundation is also a part of the State Employees Combined Campaign. Donations can be made via payroll deduction, credit card, cash, or check after filling out the donation form available online at https://www.ncsecc.org/donate-now/. Our charity code is 4132, and donations will be used to fund scholarships just like the CFC campaign.

Greensboro Science Center Day Camp NCNGA

Please see the flyer for the Greensboro Science Center Day Camp that Child & Youth is hosting on 25 September. Space is limited do to Covid guidelines so please share with your families and let them know to register asap before the event is full.

If you have any additional questions please call a member of the Child & Youth Team:

Carla Esworthy 984-664-6082
Amanda Kohl 984-664-6676
Kristi Wagner 984-661-4761

NCNG Family Programs Update & Information NCNGA

The Mission of the ARNG Family Program is to empower Soldiers and Families to become resilent and sustainable as well as ensure all Soldiers and Families are entitled, informed, educated, assisted, and made ready for the unique demands of military life before, during, and after deployment.

Please take a look at the below Family Programs Updated Quick Reference Guide and Map.

Please visit our Facebook page for all current and upcoming events as well as submit any feedback to help make our program better!
https://www.facebook.com/NCNGFP/

Monthly Update from Defense Alliance of North Carolina NCNGA

The Defense Alliance of North Carolina is a private, nonprofit, organization focused on strengthening North Carolina’s defense sector and those who support it.

The Alliance combines the powerful leadership of distinguished military officers and industry executives, a large and active membership base, and an impressive set of standing forums and events to support North Carolina’s government, military, business, and academic communities.

Join or sign up for their newsletter here.

6th Annual NCNG Guard 2 Beach This October! NCNGA

The Sixth Annual North Carolina National Guard Guard 2 Beach Ride is scheduled for October 1st – 3rd!

$60 for 1 day & $70 for 3 days. Entry fee includes all meals, rider support and shirt. Proceeds go to the NC National Guard Education Foundation.

1 or 2 day ride with 3 groups@ Raleigh to Roseboro on Day 1, Roseboro to Wilmington on Day 2, and Wilmington to Fort Fisher on Day 3. Free overnight in Guard armories. Free transportation to starting point.

Registration is now open for 2021 Tarheel Retiree Homecoming NCNGA

FOR: Army and Air National Guard Retirees
DATE: Friday, December 10, 2021
EVENT REGISTRATION: 0900-1000 HRS
LOCATION: Joint Force Headquarters, 1636 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607
INCLUDES: Mission updates, benefits seminar, various information stations, luncheon, and a social time.
REGISTRATION: If paying by card, complete this form online or call the NCNGA office at 919-851-3390.
Otherwise, send the form in the attached pdf and a check for $10.00 per person payable to “NCNGA” on or before 1
December 2021 to:
NCNGA
ATTN: Tarheel Homecoming
7410 Chapel Hill Rd
Raleigh, NC 27607
NOTE: Seating is limited to 350; please make your reservation as soon as possible.
QUESTIONS: Contact NCNGA at 919-851-3390 or info@ncnga.org.

Registration is now open for 2022 Annual Convention – Register early. NCNGA

Registration for the 2022 Annual Convention is now open!

This Week in NCNG History NCNG Museum

If you know of anything significant to the NCNG that occurred on any of these dates, and would like it added to our records, please email 1LT Dearie at kory.k.dearie.mil@mail.mil

September 16th — Today in Guard History National Guard

2001
New York City, New York – More than 10,000 Army and Air Guard personnel from 29 states and Washington, DC, are on active duty providing humanitarian relief, security, air defense and communications support as a result of the attacks of September 11th.

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