NGAT Conference Update

CONFERENCE? We will have our Annual Meeting that includes the NGAT President’s Report on the state of NGAT. Because this is an election year for NGAT we will be voting on our next NGAT President-Elect. We also have some proposed bylaw changes that will be posted on the website soon. We will hear from the Texas Military Department and give out some awards to some very deserving people.

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND? You’re a member right? So why not! This year you don’t have to travel far, the cost is minimal and it will give you some insight into what NGAT is doing for you on a daily basis.

Our committees are vital and establish future NGAT goals and directions.

DID SOMEONE SAY PRIZES? That’s right!

We will be giving away several gift cards during the conference to a few lucky registered attendees. What are you waiting for? It’s time to get involved and join us at the conference! 9:00 a .m . to 12:00 p .m . NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS 3706 Crawford Ave, Austin, TX 78731 512-454-7300 www.ngat.org Registration is only $10 .00 per person

Due to the current environment and COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Directors of the National Guard Association of Texas (NGAT) has made the decision to cancel the in-person Annual NGAT Conference that was scheduled for March 25-28, 2021 in Allen, TX. The 2021 Annual NGAT Conference will now be all virtual. The Board of Directors made this decision for the safety of our members, guests, and corporate partners. The 2021 Annual NGAT Virtual Conference will be held on March 27, 2021 from 9am-12pm. Registration for the virtual conference is $10 and is now open on our website. We are still working conference details and the agenda will be available once finalized. Agenda Highlights: • President’s Report • Election of new President-Elect • Election of new Officers and Directors • Voting on Bylaws Amendments • Awards Presentation • Guest Speakers

If you are interested in running for President-Elect, please go to our website to download an application and submit it no later than February 28, 2021. The proposed bylaws amendments will be posted for your review prior to voting at the conference. And please do not forget to download the NGAT App. Watch our website, Facebook page, and NGAT App for updates on the conference during these difficult times. Your Association continues to move forward through this pandemic and will always put the welfare and safety of our membership first.

FOR THE PRESIDENT:

• Be an NGAT Annual or

Life Member in good standing. • Must have served at least one year as a member of the NGAT Board of Directors. Current and former member of the NGAT Board of Directors are eligible to apply. • Must complete a nomination application available on the NGAT website on the Board of Directors page. • Must be able to serve the next four years on the

NGAT Board of Directors. (Two years as President-

Elect and two years as President.)

Marvin E. Harris NGAT Executive Director For additional information contact the NGAT Executive Director, Marvin Harris at mharris@ngat. org. Nomination will be accepted through February 28, 2021.