Is there a need to network and share information in your region/state?

Consider why it is important to come together and share information.

Where can you go for guidance/advising within the military and civic community?

Is there strong interest and will there be sponsored efforts?

The Importance of the ACMEs and How to Get Involved

Think outside of the Box Consider needs of the state or region What is the Military mission(s) in your

region? Establish goals early on, but they can

change Theme Speakers

How to Start New or Plan for the Next Symposium

Will your school/employer support your time and expenses?

It is important to NOT use ACME as a platform for furthering your school’s interests

One representative per school for board positions

Meet early to plan symposium and set goals/theme

Officers

Sponsorships Logistics Planning Chair Scholarships Marketing/Social Media/TV/Radio Web master Special Events

Areas That Require Leadership

Why Are ACMEs Important?

• “Boots to Ground”• Federal/State Budgets• Issues indigenous to the region• Less Expensive - Allows

representatives in the field access to what is going on in their military communities

• Includes Local Politicians and Legislators

Understanding the specific needs of the military in the region Do local community colleges/universities offer

a “military friendly” product? At what level do the state legislators

understand their military community?

“Boots to Ground”

Tighter budgets can make CCME’s and National/International conferences too expensive

Allows local counselors/ESO military access to new legislation/laws/rules of TA/GI Bill/Financial Aid

Forum for schools to learn from one another and to effectively partner

Federal/State Cut-backs

Army, Navy, Marine Corp, Air Force, National Guard and Coast Guard?

Is the military foot print shrinking, growing, changing?

Who is the community and what degrees/programs do they need? Dynamic and constantly changing

What are the issues of your region?

Involve your state and local government representatives and senior military leadership

Provide a forum so they can meet, network, and discuss the respective military community

State/Local Legislators and Elected Leaders

Easy! Volunteer! Participate! Stay involved!

Scholarships Annual symposiums Professional workshops/“Brown-Bag” Lectures Job fairs Fundraisers

How to Get Involved?

Reference Slides

Member-at-Large

Supports the President and Board Helps facilitate and execute meetings and

symposium Special Projects

Virginia Wounded Warrior Program Charity Golf Tournament

Works on Committees Symposium Planning Marketing More

Virginia Wounded Warrior Program Charity Golf Tournament

The committee will promote information about the benefits of membership, establish a membership process and maintain an accurate list of members

The Committee will print name tags, prepare the pad folio with sponsors information and distribute to the attendees at the Symposium.

Membership Committee

Maintain award criteria and submit suggested additions or changes to the Executive Board for consideration

Review and submit nominations for each award category

Preside over the selection process and report the recommended recipients to the Executive Board for final consideration

Notify recipients

Coordinate the preparation of a commemorative to be presented to awardees at the next annual conference and provide an invoice to the Treasurer for payment

Awards Committee

Maintain all monies of the Council, keeping an accurate record

Present the financial statements at Executive Board meetings

Maintain a checking account for the deposits and payments of Council funds

Be one of two officers authorized to sign Council checks

File and maintain tax forms

Treasurer