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Big thanks go out to everyone who made this event possible. From the outstanding staff at the Saber and Quill; tothe guidance from the good folks in protocol; to the HRCHonor Guard and the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club; to ourcorporate sponsors; to our photographers from SherryLynn Photography; to Gene Gudenkauf and Kendra Stewart; everyone made this event a night to remember.AUSA continues its commitment to being the Voice of theArmy, Support for the Soldier and we need our membersmore than ever to be telling the Army’s Story to a newgeneration. We need to help them to understand that thework we do on their behalf is important, not only for wherethey are now, but for where they are going. We need themto add their voices to the tens of thousands of us who arecommitted to maintaining the finest Army in the world.Have YOU asked anyone to join AUSA recently?

Sincerely,

Ed Ed SnyderChapter President

In This Issue 1. President’s Message

2. Awards, Calendar of Events

3. General Membership Meetings 4. Chapter Activities 5. Chapter Activities (continued)

6. More…

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

It’s been a busy Quarter for Fort Knox and the Fort KnoxChapter of the Association of the United States Army.We’ve seen promotions, award ceremonies, change ofcommands, deployments, celebrations, and sequestration.In April we celebrated the birthday of the United StatesArmy Reserve at our General Membership Meeting. LTG(Ret) Guy Swan from AUSA National was our guestspeaker and delivered an inspiring message for our chapter and our Army Reserve guests at the luncheon. I wantto thank COL Tom Kallman from ARRTC for his supportand guidance that made the event a huge success.May was a very busy month of planning for our twoevents in June, the Annual AUSA Golf Scramble and theAUSA Army Birthday Ball. MG (Ret) Bill Barron and GeneGudenkauf could be seen everywhere and anywhereplanning, promoting and seeking sponsors for these twogreat events. I want to thank them both for their outstanding efforts above and beyond the call. In May wealso supported the annual Hooray for Heroes event inRadcliff. The 15th Engineer Company, 19th Engineer Battalion came out and lent a hand setting up; manning; andtearing down the AUSA booth and spent the day hangingout with members of the chapter. We had a great timeand made some new friends. It was a true tribute tosupporting soldiers through service.June is not over yet and we have had an incrediblemonth. The Annual Golf Scramble was a great successand fun was had by all. I want to thank all of our corporate sponsors and our golfers for coming out and supporting the chapter. The Army Birthday Ball was a sightto behold. Soldiers looking sharp in their dress uniforms;civilians decked out in suits and gowns; BG Huntley delivered the keynote address with his usual flair.

MEMBERSHIP REPORT

NCO and Soldier of the Year, 2013

Headquarters, US Army Cadet Command and Fort Knox just announced the winners of this year’s competition. Congratulations to SSG Christopher Pennington and SPC Dean Chanliongco for selec-tion as NCO and Soldier of the Year, respectively. The Chapter will present each a framed AUSA Na-tional Certificate of Commendation, a 3-Year AUSA Membership and a President’s Excellence Coin. Subject to the availability of funds, the Chapter plans to take both Soldiers to AUSA’s An-nual Meeting to be held in Washington, DC in Oc-tober 2013.

High School Junior ROTC

The Chapter supported seven high schools this spring with AUSA JROTC medal/ribbon sets for award to top JROTC cadets.

Leadership Training Course

The Chapter will support seven LTC graduations this summer with a framed AUSA Certificate of Commendation and a President’s Excellence Coin for award to the top cadet in each graduating class.

Adopt-A-Platoon

The Chapter has partnered with Pink Camo (a Corporate Member) requesting to adopt-a-platoon of the 3BCT/1st Infantry Division during its de-ployment to Afghanistan.

As an aside, every year, this time of year we lose friends here at Fort Knox due to regular transfers and reassignments.

We are sad to see our good friends leave and as-sure them that they will be missed but, look for-ward to making new friends as those opportuni-ties arise.

One loss in particular, Col Tom Kallman, ARRTC Commander was selected for promotion to Briga-dier General and will soon be leaving for his new post. He’ll be greatly missed; a real leader-doer.

Best to all in their new assignments.

2 July @ 0930 Mission Support Battalion Change of Commandat ASB HQs

2 July @ 1130 – AUSA Executive Board at S&Q (Woodford Reserve Room)

3 July @ 1000 – Salute to the Nation at Brooks Field Flag Pole4 July – Independence Day Holiday5 July – Training Holiday9 July @ 1000 – Garrison Change of Command /Change ofResponsibility at Waybur

11 July @ 1645 MOAA Executive Board at Clubhouse12 July @ 0900 – ROTC Ldr Tng Crse Graduation at Brooks Field16 July @ 1900 – Army Soldier Show at Waybur17 July @ 0900 – ROTC Ldr Tng Crse Graduation at Brooks Field19 July @ 0930 – Accession Support Bde Change of Command

at the Gazebo23 July @ 0900 – ROTC Ldr Tng Crse Graduation at Brooks Field26 July @ 0900 – Ft Knox Retiree Executive Committee at

Garrison CR26 July @ 1500 Post Retirement Ceremony at Waybur Theater26 July @ 1700 – Right Arm Night at S&Q27 July @ 0900 – ROTC Ldr Tng Crse Graduation at Brooks Field

CALENDAR OF EVENTSAWARDS

AUSA MISSION AND VISION

Why an Association

This is best answered by a quote from Daniel Webster— “There are many objects of great value to manwhich cannot be attained by unconnected individuals,but must be attained if at all, by association.”

OUR AUSAMISSIONAUSA represents every American Soldier by:

Being the voice for all components of America's Army and uniformed services.Fostering public support of the Army's role innational securityProviding professional education and information programs

OUR AUSA VISIONAs the premier voice for America's Soldiers, we are

a dedicated team committed to building the best prof i l d i i i f h ld'

238th Army Birthday Ball &

General Membership Meeting

June 14, 2013

Saber & Quill, Fort Knox, KY.

Sponsored by: First Command Financial Services-Radcliff

Fort Knox Federal Credit Union Hardin Memorial Health

Kentucky Neighborhood Bank Swope Family of Dealerships

Master of Ceremonies Jum Wood, USACC

Welcome by Chapter President Ed Snyder

Greetings by Post Commanding General MG Jefforey Smith

Posting of the colors by the The HRC Honor Guard

Singing of the National Anthem Miss Teen Kentucky, Miss Candice Cruz

Invocation by the Post Chaplain COL Byron Simmons

POW/MIA presentation The HRC Honor Guard

Ceremonial cutting of the birthday cake MG Smith, BG Huntley, Ed Snyder, and

PV2 Maliyah Shade

Special presentation The Sergeant Audie Murphy Association

Keynote address BG Henry Huntley, DCG, USAREC

Special thanks to:

The Flower House Florist Sherri Lynn Photography

AUSA ANNUAL MEETING

105th Army Reserve Birthday Celebration &

General Membership Meeting

April 23, 2013

Saber & Quill, Fort Knox, KY.

Sponsored by: First Command Financial Services-Radcliff

and Towne Mall

Welcome - J. Scott Scholl [MC] National Anthem - Hollie Sexton

Invocation Introductions

Army Reserve History – COL Kallman, ARRTC Cutting of the Birthday Cake

LuncheonKeynote Address – LTG (Ret) Guy Swann III

AnnouncementsSponsor Comments and Door Prizes

Special thanks to:

Kristi Carson J. Scott Scholl Hollie Sexton

COL Tom Kallman MAJ Scott T. Hagan

Sherri Lynn Photography Camber Corporation

Hardin County Chamber of Commerce Radcliff-Fort Knox Convention & Tourism

AUSA – Voice for the Army, Support for Soldiers and their families.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

20th Annual Fort Knox Chapter, AUSA Golf Tournament a HUGE Success thanks to large number of Corporate Sponsors and Players.

The 20th Annual AUSA Golf Tournament was held on Friday, June 7, 2013 at Lindsey Golf Course, Fort Knox, KY. A field of 117 military and civilian golfers teed off at Noon in the 18 hole Scramble format tournament. The win-ning foursome of Kerry Tooley, Rick Skoog, Bob Burke and Richard Powers came in with a score of 56. Second place went to the team of Ryan Blas, SGM Luther Legg, William Garcia and Jim Pope with a score of 61 and Third Place was taken by the team of Nate Johnson, Erik Willis, Adam Full and William Scott who also carded a score of 61 but was beaten in a scorecard playoff for Second Place. Team prizes were also awarded for the 10th, 15th, 20th and last place teams in addition to Closest to the Pin prizes on 3-Par holes and longest drives for the ladies and the men.

This year’s tournament had a record number of 53 Corporate Cash Sponsors resulting in net proceeds for the local AUSA Chapter of over $20,000.00. The income from each year’s tournament provides operating capital for the local AUSA Chapter to recognize and provide awards for Fort Knox’s outstanding soldiers throughout the year. Special thanks go out to the Lusk Group for underwriting the cost of the first 100 rounds of golf for the second year in a row and our Hole in One Sponsors, The Swope Family of Dealerships and Knox Ford. See full list of sponsors later in the newsletter.

Next year’s tournament will be on June 6, 2014. Make plans now to support this great event.

See photo’s later on in the newsletter.

CHAPTER ACTIVITIES

HOORAY FOR HEROES

On May 18, 2013 the communities sur-rounding Ft. Knox joined with the Ft. Knox Chapter of AUSA in celebrating the eighth annual Hooray for Heroes. As in past years, Hooray for Heroes was a free day of fun, food and entertainment spe-cifically dedicated to soldiers and their families. There were inflatables, model railroading, and horseback riding for the kids, a full backyard picnic meal for all including burgers, hot dogs, drinks, chips, homemade cookies and ice cream. Daytime entertainment was provided by the Wulfe Brothers and the country music group featuring Olivia Henkin. Over 3000 people enjoyed the day.

In the evening Navy Federal Credit Un-ion sponsored a WW2 USO type program featuring the 113th Army Band and pro-fessional tribute teams, The Ultimate Abbott and Costello Tribute Show and an Andrews Sisters group, Ladies for Lib-erty. MG Jeff Smith, Commanding Gen-eral of the US Army Cadet Command and Ft. Knox spoke and presented his personal coin to 14 WWII veterans who attended with their families. Salutes were extended to all veterans and branches of the military. Work has al-ready begun for next year's Hooray for Heroes which will be on May 17, 2014.

Randy Acton, Past President, H4H Chairman

Community Partnership Dinner CAR Gold Neighbor Award Program

On June 4, 2013 several chapter officers and members attended the Community Partnership Dinner hosted by Fort Knox. A part of that dinner was the presentation of the Gold Neighbor Award. This award is presented annually tocommunity members who have distinguishedthemselves by providing exceptional support to Fort Knox and enhancing the quality of life for Soldiers and their Families.”

Fort Knox Chapter, AUSA is proud to announce that past chapter president Gene Gudenkauf and wife Erika were presented this award to include a framed certificate, a gold award and their names engraved on the Gold Neighbor Award plaque posted in the Fort Knox visitor’s center.

The Gudenkauf’s are always available to help in any way to support Soldiers as is noted in the below comments extracted from the warrant:

“If you’re a leader on Fort Knox who’s served here longer than a year, chances are that you know Gene and Erika Gudenkauf. When you talk of people who are always looking at how to benefit Soldiers and support Army Families – they are it. Both Gene and Erika have jobs, but you still see at least one of them at nearly every installation-level event because they have dedicated their lives to Soldiers. In fact, this is an excellent example of a couple who continues to “serve” after their time in the military, and they are to be commended for the example they set for others.”

“Gene always has ideas on events and activities to pay honor to our military. Those ideas include arranging for the payment of the flowers thatare presented to the spouse of the commanding general at the installation change of command ceremony to identifying a way to bring the Fort Knox community closer together by leading the planning for an installation-wide ball. Gene is always thinking about what he can do next tohelp Fort Knox.”

CHAPTER ACTIVITIES (continued)

“Likewise, Erika has worked tirelessly tohelp with fundraising efforts that feed into the Fort Knox community chest – resulting in community grants and scholarship funds that have totaled in the tens of thousands of dollars. She tapped into her business background and network to contribute to this noble cause and provide the Fort Knox community a much appreciated service.” “Simply put, Gene and Erika live the Army Value of selfless service each and every day, and we thank them for that. Con-gratulations to the Gudenkauf’s for being selected as 2013 Gold Neighbors!”

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Elizabethtown Mayor Tim C. Walker. Mayor Walker was a great leader, mentor, businessman and friend. He strongly supported our soldiers and the Ft. Knox community. He led our community with humility, vision and compassion. The AUSA family is saddened by his loss and he will be deeply missed.

Ed Snyder, Barb & Rick Lewis Customer, Lewis’s, Ardisson w/19th Engineers

19th Engineers, 15th Engineer Co. assist’s with the AUSA booth at Hooray for Heroes May 17, 2013

20th Annual Fort Knox AUSA Golf Tournament June 7, 2013

SPONSORS

“Army Strong” Golf Sponsor - 2d Year in a RowThe Lusk Group

Double Eagle Sponsor ($ 2,000.00)Marmon-Herrington OE

Eagle Sponsors ($ 1,000.00)Swope Family of Dealerships

Hardin Memorial Hospital Nolin RECC

Fort Knox Federal Credit Union

Birdie Sponsors ( $ 500.00)Hardin County Honda

Fort Knox National Company SAIC

Rivera Consulting Group Louisville Water Company

Par Shooter Sponsors ( $250.00)LG&E – KU

ELECTRONIC SIGN ADVERTISING - TIM FRENCH

HOLE IN ONE PRIZE SPONSORSSWOPE FAMILY OF DEALERSHIPS AND KNOX FORD

AND

40 Tee/Green Sign Sponsors ($150.00 ea)

A. Arnold World Class RelocationArmed Forces Service CorpBoone Cleaners Brandenburg TelephoneCecilia Farm ServicesCity of Radcliff City of Vine Grove Colton’s Steak HouseCorvin’s General Store Dix-E-Town Bowling Lanes Duplicator Sales & Svc Elad ConsultingFirst Citizens Bank First Command – RadcliffFirst Command -- Louisville First Federal Savings BankFort Knox Leadership AssnFort Knox Chapter MOAAGold Vault InnHelen’s Flowers

Heritage Engineering J.B. Hilliard & Lyons KY Neighborhood Bank Lincoln Trail Behavioral HealthMeade County Messenger Metro Auto Spa and Lube Mortenson Family Dental National Contracting Services News Enterprise North Hardin Insurance Agency QK4 Engineering Radcliff Electric Skeeters and BennettSnap Fitness The Cecilian BankThe Miller Team Keller Williams RealtyTony Brown ChevroletVeterans United Home LoansW & B BroadcastingWQXE Radio

Thanks to these sponsors for making this event so successful!!!

We appreciate their participation and urge you to patronize them any chance you get.

77 Degrees West Hughes & Coleman Injury LawyersA Arnold World Class Relocation Kentucky Utilities CompanyAction Auction Company Knox FordAir Temp of Radcliff Ledington Foods (KFC) Inc.Armed Forces Bank Lincoln Trail Area Dev. Dist.Arrowpoint Corporation Lincoln Trail B. Health SystemsArtemis Electronics LLC Louisville Water CompanyAssociated Realtors LLC Magnolia BankBaumgardner & Associates McDonald's Restaurant - RadcliffBetter Business Bureau McKendree UniversityBig Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckrens McMillen Mechanical, Inc.Big O Tires - Radcliff Meade County Chamber of CommerceBluegrass Cellular, Inc. Melloan Real EstateBoone Cleaners Moulton Insurance Inc.Brandenburg Telephone Co. Navy Federal Credit UnionBrown Funeral Home, Inc. Nelson Edelen Bennett FuneralCecilian Bank Network RealtyCity of Elizabethtown Nolin Rural Electric Cooperative CorpCity of Radcliff North Hardin Insurance AgencyCity of Vine Grove Pink CamoClark Jewelers Inc. PNC BankColtons Steakhouse & Grill Prime LendingElizabethtown Community & Technical Coll Qk4 Architecture Engineering PlanningElizabethtown Industrial Foundation Radcliff Convention & TourismElizabethtown Tourism & Convention Burea Radcliff Electric SupplyE-Town Exterminating Co., Inc. RE/MAX Advantage PlusExecutive Group Property Managment,Inc. Republic Bank & TrustFirst Citizens Bank Sherri Lynn PhotographyFirst Command Financial - Louisville Silver Gate Properties LLCFirst Command Financial - Radcliff Skeeters; Bennett; Wilson & PikeFirst Federal Savings Bank SNAP FitnessFort Knox Federal Credit Union Steve Redmon Construction Inc.Fort Knox Leadership Assoc. Subsystem Technologies Inc.Fort Knox Tactical, Inc. Swope Family of DealershipsGold Vault Inn Swope Mitsubishi & HyundaiGolden China Buffet The Green Building/ Hayslack PartnersHampton & Hargan Ins. Inc. The KIA Store ElizabethtownHardin County Attorney The Meade County MessengerHardin County Chamber of Commerce The News EnterpriseHardin County Clerk The Parks At VineHardin County Farm Bureau Thomas A. Lirot CPA PSCHardin County Fiscal Court Tim French Super Stores LLCHardin County Property Valuation Adm. Towne MallHardin County Schools University of LouisvilleHardin County Water District, #1 US Cavalry, Inc.Hardin Memorial Hospital VA Mortgage Center.comHeart of Kentucky Association of Realtor WAKY 103.5Hilliard, Lyons Wal-Mart #1165Howard Homes Inc. Western Kentucky UniversityIndiana Wesleyan University WQXEKentucky Neighborhood Bank

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