NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES

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NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED
STATES STRATEGIC PLAN
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Introduction

• This strategic plan supports our timeless
  objectives
• as stated in the NGAUS Bylaws
• Educate the public with regard to the role of the
  National Guard.
• Make our requirements known.
• Work with our state associations.
• Maintain a library museum.
• Encourage membership and promote benefits.

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VISION To serve as Americas strongest advocate
for promoting the highest levels of relevance,
readiness, modernization and quality of life for
our National Guard family. MISSION A full
strategic partner with our state associations and
congressional delegations enabling effective
communication of our message to continuously
improve our relevance, readiness, modernization
and quality of life while promoting our rich
militia heritage as the nations oldest military
organization.
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• VALUES
• We are a results oriented, innovative
• team of professionals who value
• Excellence
• Integrity
• Diversity
• Our Militia Heritage

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PURPOSE, VISION, AND GOALS
The purpose of each NGAUS stakeholder
(division, committee, etc.) defines their mission
and responsibilities to the overall organization.
Each stakeholder should develop a vision
that outlines what they believe to be the
ultimate desired end state for their purpose.
Goals define the difference between where we are
(current status) and where we want to be (vision
and goals), and objectives are the actions
(specific and measurable) we will accomplish to
achieve our vision and goals.
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ACTION PLANS AND METRICS

• Developed by each stakeholder
• Briefed on a regular basis to the Board of
  Directors

Metrics
Action Plans
Action Who Will
Target Item Description Do
It Date Status
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KEY PLAN CONTRIBUTORS

• Input was received from the following key NGAUS
  divisions
• and committees who each have a section within
  the plan
• which includes their Purpose, Vision, Goals,
  and Objectives.
• NGAUS Divisions Committees
• President Building Committee
• Legislative Retirees
• Industry Relations Company Grade
• Communications Warrant Officers
• Information Technology Conference
• Education Foundation Membership
• Finance

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MARKETING PRODUCTSAvailable on the NGAUS Website

• STRATEGIC PLAN
• DOCUMENT
• BRIEFING FOR STATE
• ASSOCIATIONS
• ACCOMPANYING
• TRI-FOLD BROCHURE

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COMMITTEE MEMBERS

• BG NORM ARFLAK, KY (Co-Chair)
• BG(R) ROBERT DUTKO, NJ
• BG(R) RICH GREEN, NGAUS Staff
• COL AL FABER, OH (Co-Chair)
• COL BOB FELDERMAN, IA
• COL MURRAY HANSEN, GA
• COL STEVE JOYCE, GA
• CPT ROLLIN ROBERTS, MS (Company Grade
  Representative)

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What every member of NGAUS should know about our
Strategic Plan
The Strategic Plan of the National Guard
Association of the United States specifies the
stakeholder programs by which the Association
will reach its goals as we enter the 21st
Century. As such, it defines each stakeholders
purpose, vision and goals. This plan involves
all of the functional areas of the Association
and is designed to be executed over the
short-term (2-3 years) and long-term (3-5
years). This plan is reviewed by the Board of
Directors on an annual basis, and updated as
necessary to reflect accomplishments and evolving
goals and of the Association.
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Questions ?
I am exceptionally proud to introduce our
Associations Strategic Plan 2012. This plan
presents the NGAUS vision for the future. It
sets our strategic direction in key stakeholder
categories and defines our priorities by which we
will ultimately measure our success.
R. Martin Umbarger
Chairman of the Board of Directors
National Guard Association of the United
States