Resolutions
A resolution is a formal statement of a decision or expression of opinion put before or adopted by an assembly. Simply put, a resolution is an idea or a proposal about an issue that can help make the National Guard better for all of us. The resolutions adopted at state conference are forwarded to the national level for presentation at the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) conference. Resolutions adopted at the NGAUS conference are then taken to our political leaders in Washington, hopefully for approval and subsequent implementation.
The results of the resolution process have a direct effect on the future of the National Guard in our state and the nation. It is through this process that the interests of the National Guard are presented and protected. The resolutions that are approved at the 133rd NGAUS Conference in August 2011 will be posted to the NGAUS website, www.ngaus.org (click on Legislative Action Center and under Items of Interest, click on Resolutions). It is very important that members review the standing resolutions at the NGAUS website. There are standing resolutions for many different subjects and they require constant revision to ensure they are focused on our priorities. Major subordinate commands are encouraged to review the standing resolutions and make suggestions for prioritization and updates.
Not all issues are of national importance. Some need only to be addressed at state level, and we welcome your ideas on those issues in addition to those of national importance.
Association members are invited and encouraged to consider issues within the National Guard that need to be addressed. It is possible for an issue or idea conceived by one member within the state to subsequently become national policy or law. The vast majority of resolutions normally submitted relate specifically to modernization of equipment or personnel issues; however, the process is not limited to those subjects.
If you have an idea for a resolution, please provide some background information on what the issue or situation is, and then provide your recommendation for addressing the issue. The attached resolution input form (Download) will allow you to present your idea in a workable format and is the only format accepted by NGAUS. Download the form, complete it and then e-mail it to NGAA (jshere@ngaa.org), or mail a hard copy to NGAA, PO Box 663, North Little Rock, AR 72115. You may address your questions to the NGAA staff at 501-758-6422. If you wish to make a change to an existing NGAUS resolution, note which resolution you are addressing in the space provided. If it is an issue of importance at state level, indicate that as well.
The National Guard continues to play an important role in defending and maintaining the great American democracy, and it is critical that we make sure the needs of our soldiers and airmen are being addressed. It is the responsibility of each of us to contribute to the resolutions effort.
The guideline below explains the basic steps of the resolution process.
The deadline for submitting resolutions is 1 March each year for consideration and possible presentation at the NGAA conference in the April timeframe. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas.
Resolutions may be proposed and drafted by any member of the National Guard Association of Arkansas (NGAA) or Enlisted Association of the Arkansas National Guard (EAANG).
Proposed resolutions must be received no later than 1 March and may be forwarded via e-mail to jshere@ngaa.org or to NGAA, PO Box 663, North Little Rock, AR 72115. Copies of all proposed resolutions selected by the committee for presentation during annual conference will be available at the conference.
Resolutions adopted by the NGAA and EAANG in general conference must be forwarded to their respective national associations no later than 15 May. Then, the resolutions adopted at the national conferences will either be forwarded to the appropriate policymakers urging their adoption or will be prioritized and placed on a working list at NGAUS/EANGUS for legislative action at the appropriate time.
Additional information is available at the NGAUS website (www.ngaus.org) (click on Legislative Action Center).
The results of the resolution process have a direct effect on the future of the National Guard in our state and the nation. It is through this process that the interests of the National Guard are presented and protected. The resolutions that are approved at the 133rd NGAUS Conference in August 2011 will be posted to the NGAUS website, www.ngaus.org (click on Legislative Action Center and under Items of Interest, click on Resolutions). It is very important that members review the standing resolutions at the NGAUS website. There are standing resolutions for many different subjects and they require constant revision to ensure they are focused on our priorities. Major subordinate commands are encouraged to review the standing resolutions and make suggestions for prioritization and updates.
Not all issues are of national importance. Some need only to be addressed at state level, and we welcome your ideas on those issues in addition to those of national importance.
Association members are invited and encouraged to consider issues within the National Guard that need to be addressed. It is possible for an issue or idea conceived by one member within the state to subsequently become national policy or law. The vast majority of resolutions normally submitted relate specifically to modernization of equipment or personnel issues; however, the process is not limited to those subjects.
If you have an idea for a resolution, please provide some background information on what the issue or situation is, and then provide your recommendation for addressing the issue. The attached resolution input form (Download) will allow you to present your idea in a workable format and is the only format accepted by NGAUS. Download the form, complete it and then e-mail it to NGAA (jshere@ngaa.org), or mail a hard copy to NGAA, PO Box 663, North Little Rock, AR 72115. You may address your questions to the NGAA staff at 501-758-6422. If you wish to make a change to an existing NGAUS resolution, note which resolution you are addressing in the space provided. If it is an issue of importance at state level, indicate that as well.
The National Guard continues to play an important role in defending and maintaining the great American democracy, and it is critical that we make sure the needs of our soldiers and airmen are being addressed. It is the responsibility of each of us to contribute to the resolutions effort.
The guideline below explains the basic steps of the resolution process.
The deadline for submitting resolutions is 1 March each year for consideration and possible presentation at the NGAA conference in the April timeframe. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas.
Basic Steps of the Resolution Process
Resolutions may be proposed and drafted by any member of the National Guard Association of Arkansas (NGAA) or Enlisted Association of the Arkansas National Guard (EAANG).
Proposed resolutions must be received no later than 1 March and may be forwarded via e-mail to jshere@ngaa.org or to NGAA, PO Box 663, North Little Rock, AR 72115. Copies of all proposed resolutions selected by the committee for presentation during annual conference will be available at the conference.
Resolutions adopted by the NGAA and EAANG in general conference must be forwarded to their respective national associations no later than 15 May. Then, the resolutions adopted at the national conferences will either be forwarded to the appropriate policymakers urging their adoption or will be prioritized and placed on a working list at NGAUS/EANGUS for legislative action at the appropriate time.
Additional information is available at the NGAUS website (www.ngaus.org) (click on Legislative Action Center).