COMMITTEES
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee is responsible for auditing the financial records and proceedings of NGAKS to assure fiscal activities are in keeping with by-laws, objectives, mission, board direction and budget.
Key Functions:
- Annual Audit of Treasurer's records.
- Annual Audit of Insurance Program fiscal records.
- Make recommendations to Treasurer, Insurance Administrator and Board of Directors.
- Submit Audit report to Annual General Conference.
Members of Audit Committee
| Last | First MI | Rank | Committee Membership | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | Ross L. | CW2 | Member | |
| Fries | Martin S. | LTC | Member | |
| Kassebaum | Roland E. | CW5 | Member | |
| Morrow | Rosanna | CW4 | Chairman | |
| Rexer | Steven E. | Lt Col | Member | |
| Ripper | Richard | MAJ(Ret) | Member | |
| Vonderschmidt | Allen | CPT | Member | |
| Webb | Eric | 1 Lt | Member | |
| Wehrli | James L. | Capt | Member | |
| Zielke | Christopher D. | LTC | Member |
Awards Committee
The Awards Committee oversees and executes individual and unit awards sponsored by NGAKS and NGAUS.
Key Functions:
- Periodic Review of Awards Regulations and Guidance.
- Annual Review of NGAUS Awards guidance.
- Make recommendations to Board of Directors.
- Maintain stock of Individual and Unit Awards as appropriate.
- Conduct Appearance Interviews of Candidates for Individual Awards Selections.
- Assist units in Submitting applications for NGAUS Unit Awards.
- Coordinate with TAG-KS on certain awards.
- Coordinate with NGAUS on Award Recipients (Individual and Unit)
- Submit Report at NGAKS Annual Conference.
Members of Awards Committee
| Last | First MI | Rank | Committee Membership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bausch | Shelly L. | Maj | Member |
| Bush | Carl R. | CW4 | Member |
| Davis | Jose | COL | Member |
| Durham | Richard L. | Maj | Member |
| Hoke | Terresa | MAJ | Member |
| Keffer | Lee | LTC | Member |
| Mullinax | Ron | CW4 | Member |
| Reed | Ronald R. | CW4 | Member |
| Salisbury | Gregory S. | LTC | Member |
| Shepherd | Trenton | Capt | Chairman |
| Webber | Newt | CW3 | Member |
| Wehrli | James L. | Capt | Member |
| Wheeler | Howard E. | LTC | Member |
Constitution and Bylaws Committee
The Constitution and Bylaws Committee assures that all official regulating instruments of the association are current and reflect the needs and desires of the general membership in meeting goals and objectives.
Key Functions:
- Periodic Review of Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and related articles.
- Drafting and Presentation of Changes to the above for adoption.
- Make recommendations to Board of Directors.
- Submit Report at NGAKS Annual Conference.
Members of Constitution and Bylaws Committee
| Last | First MI | Rank | Committee Membership | Bailey | Peter | LtCol | Chairman | Gonzales | Paul E. | MAJ | Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | Don S. | Col | Member |
| Reed | Ron | CW4 | Member |
| Ripper | Richard | MAJ | Member | Rose | Deborah S. | BG | Member |
| Small | Jonathan P. | BG | Member |
| Tincher | Ron | BG | Member |
| Whelan | Cheryl | MAJ | Member |
Continuity
The Continuity Committee assures that past Guardsmen are kept abreast of events and issues and solicits their support in accomplishment of NGAKS goals and objectives.
Key Functions
- Initiatives to keep Retired Community Involved with the Guard.
- Keep Retirees advised of changes affecting them.
- Assist the Adjutant General in conduct of State of the Guard Briefings.
- Make recommendations to Board of Directors.
- Make arrangements and program for Retiree's Luncheon at Annual Conference.
- Submit Report at NGAKS Annual Conference.
Members of Continuity Committee
| Last | First MI | Rank | Committee Membership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold | Lloyd E. | CW5 | Member |
| Bartlow | Rex H. | COL | Member |
| Bush | Carl R. | CW4 | Member |
| Gradinger | Jay | MAJ | Member |
| Hower | James M. | COL | Member |
| Idol | Paul E. | COL | Member |
| Larson | Bernard D. | MAJ | Member |
| Rhodd | Raymond L. | LTC | Chairman |
| Schneider | Paul W. | MAJ | Member |
| Searcy | William E. | COL | Member |
| Tincher | Ronald D. | BG | Member |
| Twombly | Matthew W. | MAJ | Member |
| Webb | Robert K. | Lt Col | Member |
Credentials
The Credentials Committee insures that the Annual Conference is made up of a quorum of current annual and life members such that official business can be conducted.
Key Functions:
- Inspect Registration List for Annual NGAKS Conference to assure a quorum of current annual and/or life members are present to conduct official business of the Association.
- Submit Report at NGAKS Annual Conference prior to official business session begins.
Members of Credentials Committee
| Last | First MI | Rank | Committee Membership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry | Scott T. | LTC | Member |
| Jacobs | Charles D. | Lt Col | Member |
| Marlar | Tim | COL | Member |
| Rueger | John W. | LTC | Member |
| Stratman | Chris | COL | Chairman |
| Whelan | Cheryl | MAJ | Member |
Insurance Committee
The Insurance Committee provides oversight to the NGAKS Insurance Program for Kansas Guardsmen. It conducts periodic record reviews, establishes and monitors goals and objectives and interfaces with the commercial insurance carrier, American Equity Life Insurance Company. This committee was renewed as a standing committee during the 47th Annual NGAKS Conference.
Key Functions:
- Covers both the Guardsman and the family
- Payroll Deductible
- Pays within 24 hours of notification of a claim
- Belongs to the soldiers and airmen of the Kansas Army and Air National Guard
- $10,000 coverage free for first year for new Guardsmen
- Coverage can be retained after leaving the Guard, regardless of time served to age 65
Members of Insurance Committee
| Last | First MI | Rank | Committee Membership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | Dirk | MAJ | Member |
| Fries | Martin S. | LTC | Member |
| Jacobs | Charles | Lt Col | Member | Ripper | Richard | MAJ (Ret) | Member |
| Kassebaum | Roland E. | CW5 | Member |
| Marling | Kimberly | 1Lt | Member |
| Bell | Kyle | 2LT | Member |
| Tokarz | Michael | Lt Col | Member |
| Whelan | Cheryl L. | MAJ | Member |
| Zielke | Christopher | LTC | Chairman |
Legislative Committee
The Legislative Committee drafts and executes an annual legislative plan to accomplish goals and legislative and congressional objectives estblished by the Board of Directors.
Key Functions:
- Establish an annual Legislative Action Program for NGAKS subject to Board approval.
- Use NGAUS Legislative Action Plan for the development of NGAKS plan.
- Coordinate with TAG-KS to provide support on his objectives.
- Monitor Congressional and Legislative actions at State and National level.
- Coordinate Legislative Visits, Receptions, Office Visits and other interface actions.
- Provide educational material, briefings and other material to legislative staff members.
- Coordinate testimony by knowledgeable members for legislative initiatives.
- Coordinate with Resolutions Committee in accomplishing NGAKS goals and objectives.
- Coordinate Legislative Efforts with EANGKS.
- Submit Report at NGAKS Annual Conference.
Members of Legislative Committee
| Last | First MI | Rank | Committee Membership | Beardsley | Craig | LTC | Co Chair, Legislative Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bukowski | Nathan | CPT | Member |
| DeJesus | Tony | LtCol | Member | Erwin | Michael | LTC | Co Chiar, Congressional Actions |
| Ferlemann | Kyle | LTC | Member |
| Hrenchir | Patrick R. | MAJ | Member |
| King | Adam D. | Col | Member |
| Marlar | Tim | COL | Member |
| Rhodd | Raymond L. | LTC | Member |
| Riedel | Murl L. | CPT | Member |
| Rogers | Derek P. | Col | Member |
| Small | Jonathan P. | BG | Member |
| Stratmann | Chris | Col | Member |
| Sweeney | Michelle A. | Maj | Member |
| Taylor | Chadwick | CPT | Member |
| Tokarz | Michael | Lt Col | Member | Zeigler | Roger | MAJ | Member |
| Zillinger | Jeffrey J. | Lt Col | Member |
Long Range Planning Committee
The Long Range Planning Committee annually reviews, drafts and finalizes the NGAKS Long Range Plan which provides guidance on a short, mid and long term basis that maintains the ever-changing focus of the Association.
Key Functions:
- Perform an annual review and update of the NGAKS Long Range Plan.
- Submit draft plan to NGAKS Board of Directors for approval and adoption.
- Coordinate with other Committees in development of revised plan.
- Publish revised Long Range Plan for all members.
- Submit Report at NGAKS Annual Conference.
Members of Long Range Planning Committee
| Last | First MI | Rank | Committee Membership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | Justin L. | 1LT | Member |
| Adams | Barry L. | LTC | Member |
| Davis | Jose | COL | Member | England | Ross | CW2 | Member |
| Finley | Philip B. | MG | Member |
| Fries | Martin S. | LTC | Chairman |
| Gradinger | Jay | MAJ | Member |
| Harmon | Shellie D. | Maj | Member |
| Johnson | Dave | LTC | Member |
| Remboldt | Charles | Maj | Member |
| Shepherd | Trenton | Capt | Member |
| Twombly | Matthew | MAJ | Member |
| Ulrich | Bret | Capt | Member |
| Wehril | James L. | Capt | Member |
| Zeigler | Roger B. | MAJ | Member |
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee is made up of representatives from each Kansas Army and Air National Guard unit with the intent of educating and soliciting renewals of annual memberships in NGAKS and NGAUS to provide the most powerful voice possible in accomplishment of goals and objectives.
Key Functions:
- Members serve individual units as Points of Contact for annual Membership Drive.
- Coordinate with Executive Director of NGAKS on unit membership initiatives and status.
- Coordinate with Executive Director of NGAKS on maintenance of unit rosters.
- Coordinate with NGAUS Membership Director on State Membership.
- Assure that 100% membership in NGAUS and NGAKS is obtained each year.
- Submit Report at NGAKS Annual Conference.
Members of Membership Committee
| Last | First MI | Rank | Committee Membership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | Barry L. | LTC | Member, JFHQ |
| Aeschliman | Roger | LTC | Member, 2-137 IN |
| Bingham | Teresa | CPT | Member, 287th BTB |
| Bishop | Eric | MAJ | Member, 35th ID |
| Boyer | Ron | MAJ | Member, 2-137 IN |
| Brownback | Douglas | 1LT | Member, 2-137 IN |
| Bell | Kyle | 1LT | Member |
| Bryan | Lisa L. | CW4 | Member, NGB |
| Button | Timothy | CPT | Member, 635th RSG | Cline | Kevin | Capt | Member, 190th ARW |
| Curtis | Jerritt | MAJ | Member, 1-161 FA | DeJesus | Tony | LtCol | Member, 190th ARW |
| Dold | Scott A. | Col | Member, JFHQ |
| Ferrell | Steven H. | MAJ | Member, 287th SB |
| Finley | Philip B. | MG | Member, At Large |
| Galliart | Roland H. | CPT | Member, 169th CSB |
| Gonzales | Paul | MAJ | Member, 169 CSB |
| Good | Robert | CW5 | Member, JFHQ |
| Harmon | Shellie D. | Maj | Member, Retired |
| Henry | Scott T. | LTC | Member, JFHQ |
| Hill | Delbert L. | CW5 | Member, NGB |
| Hoke | Terresa | MAJ | Member, JFHQ |
| Keller | Edward G. | MAJ | Member, JFHQ |
| King | Adam | Col | Member, Retired |
| Larson | Bernard D. | MAJ | Member, Retired |
| Leger | David A. | LTC | Member, JFHQ |
| Manley | Shawn C. | MAJ | Member, 891 EN |
| Marling | Kimberly | 1LT | Member, 190th ARW |
| Morrow | Rosanna | CW4 | Member, JFHQ |
| Neidhardt | Hans J. | Lt Col | Member, 184th ARW |
| Schneider | Paul W. | MAJ | Member, 2-130 FA |
| Shafer | Jon F. | MAJ | Member, 35th ID | Shingleton | Kendrea | 2LT | Member, 287th SB |
| Strong | William | CPT | Member, JFHQ |
| Tillison | Mark J. | Capt | Member, 184th ARW |
| Truelove | Antonia A. | LTC | Member, JFHQ |
| Twombly | Matthew W. | MAJ | Member, 130th FA Bde |
| Unruh | Benjamin | Lt Col | Member, NGB |
| Zeigler | Roger | MAJ | Chairman |
| Zielke | Christopher D. | LTC | Member, 235th Reg |
Nominations Committee
The Nominations Committee monitors cyclic and unprojected vacancies on the Board of Directors, solicits nominees and drafts a slate of officers to be presented at the Annual Conference.
Key Functions:
- Keep abreast of the terms of office of the members on the Board of Directors.
- Coordinate with Executive Director of NGAKS on cyclic anticipated vacancies on the Board.
- Publish and Distribute vacancy list for Board of Directors for solicitation of Nominees.
- Establish a slate of officers to be considered by membership.
- Submit Slate to membership body at NGAKS Annual Conference for adoption.
Members of Nominations Committee
| Last | First MI | Rank | Committee Membership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burden | Gregg A. | Col | Member |
| Fruendt | Karl | Maj | Member |
| Harmon | Shellie | Maj | Member |
| Hoke | Terresa | MAJ | Member |
| Reed | Ron | CW4 | Member |
| Rueger | John | LTC | Member |
| Smith | Robert L. | COL | Member |
| Marlar | Tim | COL | Chairman |
| Tincher | Ron | BG | Member |
Public Relations and Publications Committee
The Public Relations Committee does press releases and other public awareness initiatives which further the public visibility of Kansas Army and Air National Guard units and individuals who deserve recognition for their support of NGAKS goals and objectives. Combined with the Publications Committee in board action May 2001, this committee will also publish the annual conference program booklet for the NGAKS and EANGKS conferences and publishes and distributes the quarterly newsletter "The Kansas Guardsman".
Key Functions:
- Stay abreast of issues and activities of individuals and units in Kansas Army and Air National Guard.
- Write and distribute Press Releases to bring public attention to Kansas National Guard accomplishments.
- Publishes the Quarterly Newsletter "The Kansas Guardsman".
- Coordinates publishing of Annual Conference Programs for NGAKS and EANGKS.
Members of Public Relations Committee
| Last | First MI | Rank | Committee Membership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chansler | Kyle T. | CPT | Member |
| Davidson | Donald | LTC | Member |
| England | Ross | CW2 | Member |
| Fruendt | Karl | Maj | Chairman |
| Hill | Chris R. | Capt | Member |
| Marlar | Tim | LTC | Member |
| Moser | Joy D. | LTC | Member |
| Peat | Richard T. | LTC | Member |
| Smith | Kimberly L. | Lt Col | Member |
| Young | David R. | Maj | Member |
Resolutions Committee
The Resolutions Committee receives, reviews and makes recommendations to the Annual General Conference on all resolutions from NGAUS, Defense Contractors and the NGAKS membership. They compile the adopted resolutions for submission to NGAUS to be considered by the NGAUS Annual General Conference. A member of the committee representing both Army and Air interests attends the NGAUS Resolutions Committee meetings to represent Kansas.
Key Functions:
- Reviews Resolutions submitted by NGAUS for consideration and makes recommendation to NGAKS General Assembly.
- Reviews Resolutions submitted by Defense Contractors for consideration and makes recommendation to NGAKS General Assembly.
- Reviews Resolutions submitted by NGAKS Members for consideration and conduct vote at NGAKS General Assembly.
- Compiles all supported resolutions for submission to NGAUS to be refined for consideration at NGAUS Annual General Conference.
- Selects an Army and Air Guard member to represent Kansas at NGAUS Annual General Conference.
Members of Resolutions Committee
| Last | First MI | Rank | Committee Membership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew | John K. | COL | Member |
| Bishop | Eric W. | MAJ | Member |
| Christian | Dirk | MAJ | Member | DeJesus | Tony | LtCol | Member |
| Durham | Richard L. | Maj | Member |
| Duskie | Andra M. | MAJ | Member |
| Garrett | Blaine L. | CW3 | Member |
| Gradinger | Jay | MAJ | Member |
| Heinrich | Jeffrey A. | MAJ | Member |
| Hill | Delbert L. | CW5 | Member |
| Hrenchir | Patrick R. | MAJ | Member |
| Kassebaum | Roland E. | CW5 | Member |
| Leivan | Leonard | CPT | Member |
| Manley | Shawn C. | MAJ | Member |
| Merkel | Robert G. | LTC | Member |
| Pascua | Percival G. | Col | Member |
| Rhodd | Raymond L. | LTC | Chairman |
| Spry | Wayne | CW5 | Member |
| Strong | William | MAJ | Member |
| Taylor | Kerry M. | Col | Member |
| Young | David | Maj | Member | Zeigler | Roger | MAJ | Member |