ANNUAL REPORT
M I L I TA RY R E L AT I O N S COUNCIL
In 2013-2014, the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce was able to participate in many exciting and new projects through our Military Relations Council (MRC).
THIS YEAR THE MILITARY RELATIONS COUNCIL (MRC) PARTICIPATED IN 32 CHANGE OF COMMANDS, HAILS, FAREWELLS, AND RETIREMENT CEREMONIES, AS WELL AS ASSISTED WITH TOURS OF FORT HOOD.
Throughout the year we invited Investors, Membership, and the public to participate in activities that educate and assist with collaboration between Fort Hood and the community. This year the MRC participated in 32 Change of Commands, Hails, Farewells, and Retirement Ceremonies, as well as assisted with tours of Fort Hood. Activities sponsored by the MRC that include invitations for Military Affairs Pass holders include the Retirement Appreciation Dinner and the General Officer (GO) and Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Social. The Retirement Appreciation Dinner is a concluding event for an annual Fort Hood sponsored activity that brings Retirees from multiple states to Fort Hood to socialize and make sure everything is up to date. The GO and CSM Social is an evening social where the GO and CSM are invited to attend with their significant others to build relationships with the community. During the year the MRC facilitated multiple regional activities in support of Fort Hood: the Retirement Social for Gen (R) Thurman and the Welcome to the III Corp Commander. The first Brigade/ Battalion Orientation is scheduled for the Command to introduce the new Commanders and their significant others to the local community. In addition the MRC has an active relationship with AUSA. All of these activities allow us to build relationships and strengthen the Fort Hood and the surrounding community. For more information about the Military Relations Council, contact Maria Michel at Maria@killeenchamber.com. Greater Killeen BUSINESS QUARTERLY
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