Shadow Warrior Association

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Shadow Warrior Association
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What is the Shadow Warrior Association?

• A non-profit veterans organization dedicated to
  preserving the history of, and building the
  future of, the only Airborne Signal Battalion in
  the Army.

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Board of Officers

• Dave Treese, Vice President
• Brian Quick, Secretary
• CPT Amy Oclander, Treasurer
• Ronnie McCan, Sergeant at Arms
• Don Kropp, President

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Tasks Complete

• Published Constitution and By-Laws
• Requested permission to operate on Ft Bragg
• Submitted to IRS for Non-profit status.
• Opened bank account
• Secured P.O. Box
• Obtained Employer ID Number
• Secured Bonding

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Near-term Objectives of the SWA

• Memorial Markers at
• Airborne Museum
• Freedom Memorial Park
• USASOC Plaza
• NCO Soldier of the Year Recognition
• Ball Sponsorship
• Technology Conference Sponsorship

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Long-term Objectives of the SWA

• SWA Web Page
• Life After the Army Conference
• 112th Family Support
• Scholarships / Edu Grants

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Why the SWA needs you

• The lifeblood of any organization is its
  membership. Without you there is no 112th Sig Bn
  and without you there will be no SWA.
• Share the load. This is an organization for
  Soldiers who get things done. And, we have work
  to do.
• We are your 112th Family, your Sisters
  Brothers-in-Arms, and we want you to join us.

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Why you need the SWA

• You will be a part of a brotherhood establishing
  bonds of friendship that last a lifetime.
• The SWA will be an organization that has the
  means, resources, and personnel that work for
  the unit and for its members. We are at your call
  if needed.
• There is life after the Army and future careers
  depend upon your ability to network within the
  Special Operations Signal community. The SWA
  provides the network to the corporate entities
  that need your skills and experience.

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Why you need the SWA (cont.)

• Receive the SWA News Letter
• Keep track of fellow 112th Veterans.
• Your membership card is usually good for a free
  beer from Ronnie McCan or Don Kropp the next time
  we meet at the McLaughlin Irish Pub.

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Why the 112th Sig Bn needs the SWA

• Preserve the Unit History and Tell the 112th
  Story.
• Influence the SOF and Signal Communities
  regarding future force structure and stationing
  issues.
• Assistance for 112th families.
• Sponsorship of 112th-related events.
• A knowledge-base of expertise and experience
  available to current unit leadership.

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Questions?