TREA The Retired Enlisted Association

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TREAThe Retired Enlisted Association

• Presentation
• By Empire State Chapter 120

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TREAThe Retired Enlisted Association

• About TREA
• THE RETIRED ENLISTED ASSOCIATION (TREA) MISSION
  STATEMENT
• To enhance the quality of life for uniformed
  services enlisted personnel, their families and
  survivors - including active components,
  Reserves, and National Guard, and all retirees
  to stop the erosion of earned benefits through
  our legislative efforts, to maintain our esprit
  de corps, dedication and patriotism, and to
  continue our devotion and allegiance to God and
  Country.

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TREAThe Retired Enlisted Association

• THE OBJECT AND PURPOSE OF TREA
• A nonprofit retired military veteran's
  organization, shall be to represent the rights
  and interests of enlisted retirees before the
  Congress of the United States when matters
  effecting them are under consideration
• assist its members, both professionally and
  culturally to promote health, prosperity and
  fellowship among its members, their dependents
  and survivors, through benevolent programs to
  foster fraternal and social activities in
  recognition that cooperative action is required
  for the furtherance of their common interests to
  uphold the Constitution of the United States,
• improve the relationship between the military and
  civilian populace and to maintain liaison with
  active and reserve component personnel of the
  armed forces.

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TREAThe Retired Enlisted Association

• THE RETIRED ENLISTED ASSOCIATION (TREA) was
  founded in 1963 by two men retired from the Air
  Force -- Master Sergeant George Skonce and Master
  Sergeant Dean Sorell. These two dedicated
  retirees realized that they and their fellow
  enlisted retirees had no voice in the corridors
  of power to stand up for their hard-earned rights
  and promised benefits.
• Today, The Retired Enlisted Association has grown
  to become the most influential organization
  working to protect and ensure the health and
  welfare of all military personnel, especially
  retirees.

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TREAThe Retired Enlisted Association

• TREA CANNOT PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS ALONE -- WE NEED
  YOU TO JOIN US AND DO YOUR PART.
• Just as freedom can only be protected through
  eternal vigilance, so it is with the promised
  health and welfare benefits of retired military
  personnel.
• Ever since the 1956 Act, pressure to cut back on
  the cost of military retiree benefits --
  especially health care -- has grown relentlessly.
  Unless we can remain vigilant on your behalf,
  there is little to stop that trend from
  continuing.
• The leaders of TREA and our legislative staff in
  Washington cannot fight alone -- we need you
  faith, help, and support. In short, we need you
  to join TREA and help us in any way you can.

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TREAThe Retired Enlisted Association

• We have chapters across the country. After
  joining, a representative from our nearest
  chapter may contact you and provide additional
  information on how you can help. You can also get
  information from TREA about pending legislation
  affecting retirees and taking part in our
  grass-roots lobbying efforts.
• However, if you are not able to take such an
  active role, the simple step of paying your
  annual membership due is a tremendous help.
• In the battle to get attention in the halls of
  Congress, the corridors of the Pentagon, and the
  offices of the White House, just like in most
  battles, big numbers count.
• As the most powerful voice for retired enlisted
  personnel, TREA has the kind of clout no other
  organization has. We can only continue to have
  this kind of clout and influence if retired AND
  active duty men and women like you join TREA and
  stay with us for the long haul.

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TREAThe Retired Enlisted Association

• Join TREA
• In addition to the vital benefits of having a
  voice to speak for you in Washington, your
  membership in TREA brings these BENEFITS as
  well...
• A free annual subscription to our bi-monthly (odd
  months) magazine The Voice, filled with
  up-to-the-minute information vital to all
  enlisted retirees. The Voice e-mag is posted to
  the TREA website (www.trea.org) during even
  months.
• Veterans Service Officer and Veterans
  Benefits/Services Representation.
• Your voice in Washington before the U.S. Congress
  and the Executive Branch.
• You eyes and ears on national issues of
  importance to military retirees.
• Your information source on benefits for veterans
  and former enlisted personnel.
• Your headquarters for numerous chapters located
  throughout the country.
• Your information resource for hundreds of
  reunions and special events nationwide.
• Your source for scholarship programs and
  education support.
• Your online forum for discussions, job
  opportunities, and chapter information.