AUXILIARY ORGANIZATION LEADERSHIP

The Wisconsin National Guard Enlisted Association Auxiliary Organization is a mission-charged group of WNGEA spouses, as established by a charter, governed by a bylaw, with budgetary control, and managed by a membership elected or appointed leadership, and volunteers, and having a common vision.

On August 30, 1973, 44 National Guard Enlisted Association member spouses, representing 16 states, met in Des Moines, Iowa to discuss the possibility of forming a National Enlisted Association Auxiliary whose purpose would be to support the National Guard Enlisted Association in all its endeavors and to be a family support group when needed. Thus the National Auxiliary was born in October, 1974 in Biloxi, Mississippi. The National Auxiliary chose as its motto:

"SIDE BY SIDE WE STAND WITH PRIDE"

Membership in the National Auxiliary would be by membership in a State Auxiliary that had been chartered by National.

In 1978, a group of Wisconsin National Guard Enlisted Association spouses saw the need for Wisconsin to form its own Auxiliary and become part of the National Auxiliary.

The Wisconsin Auxiliary was officially born at the State WNGEA conference in 1980 after being chartered by National in 1979. During the 1980 conference with a formal Constitution, By-Laws and a few ideas, a membership of 33 began the move forward. The Auxiliary chose as its state motto:

"MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER"

The Auxiliary's goals and purposes were established and the work to achieve these goals and purpose is in progress.

> To generate a closer association with the spouses of Enlisted members of the National Guard and the WNGEA.

> To support the WNGEA and EANGUS, in attaining the overall goals and objectives, and to provide fellowship among National Guard families.

> To build a strong state membership, promote legislation activities, annual conference activities, social gatherings, and family support activities.

What does the Auxiliary really do for YOU, the National Guard, and the Enlisted Association?

> You have the opportunity to make all members of your family a part of the Side By Side service of understanding and action to your National Guard spouse and others that share the same concerns with National Guard service.

>The Auxiliary provides strong support and promotion of the National Guard by working with the spouses of National Guard members, and helping them in any way possible.

> The Auxiliary provides support of the Enlisted Association's legislative efforts for the improvement and retention of benefits for members of the National Guard through their extensive and unique communications network.

> The Auxiliary assists with planning and preparations of the Enlisted Association and Auxiliary Annual Conference.

> The Auxiliary provides support and encouragement to National Guard families in times of need.

> The Auxiliary educates their membership to provide for a better understanding of the programs and benefits of the National Guard.

> The Auxiliary provides a leadership opportunity for for their members to be involved in education of National Guard family members, and to participate in National Guard related activities.

> The Auxiliary provides opportunity for fellowship among National Guard Families.