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AWARDS AT FORT MONMOUTH

By: Rich Gaudio, Textron Systems
VP, Policy & Awards

Email: rgaudio@systems.textron.com

    

National Award:

President's Volunteer Service Award
This award is a national program recognizing those who stand out as volunteers in their community. Kathleen M. Reidy, VP Communications, was selected for her for outstanding support to our soldiers, receiving a letter from President George W. Bush, a certificate and pin.

AUSA National Awards
Best Chapter for 2006-2007
The Fort Monmouth Chapter of AUSA has been selected by AUSA National as Best Chapter in our size category. Our Chapter has also been recognized in the following categories: Chapter of Excellence, President's Club-Gold, Star Chapter, Special Awards (3), Superior Chapter, Merit Chapter, Best Chapter Newsletter, Best Chapter Website, Greatest Corporate Membership, Best Corporate Member Support, Excellence in Corporate Membership Growth, Take the Hill, Electronic Chapter, ILW Streamer, Army Birthday, Army History, Support to Army Recruiting Command and Lewis and Clark.
 
We also received very high marks in these categories: Runner up for Best General Membership Meeting, Commendable Performance for support of Reserve Components, Honorable Mention for Greatest Percentage Increase in Membership, Runner Up for Greatest Percentage Increase in Retiree Membership, Runner Up for Greatest Government Civilian Employee Membership and Runner up for Most Active in Pursuit of Objectives.
 
Chapter President Bob Fasulo will be accepting the Streamer for Best Chapter on October 8, 2007, during the AUSA Annual National Meeting in Washington, D.C.
 
The Fort Monmouth Chapter has informally been nicknamed the Peacock Chapter based on all the colorful streamers we have received over the years and this year will be no exception. These streamers are presented each year during AUSA's Annual Meeting. Every year each Chapter's activities are evaluated and upon achievement of established criteria, the Chapter collects a streamer for their Chapter flag.
   
Streamers
In 2006, our Chapter received the following Streamers:

Chapter of Excellence, Presidents Club-Gold, Star Chapter, Special Award, Superior Chapter, Merit Chapter, Greatest Corporate Membership, Best Corporate Member Support, Best Chapter Newsletter, Family Programs Streamer, Take the Hill Streamer, Electronic Chapter Streamer, ILW Streamer, Army Birthday Streamer, Lewis and Clark and Support to the Recruiting Command Streamer.

Our Chapter was 1st Runner Up for Best Overall Chapter.

In 2005, our Chapter received the following streamers: 

Army Birthday, Family Programs, Institute of Land Warfare Contribution, Lewis and Clark, Take the Hill, Electronic Chapter, Star Chapter, Presidents Club (Gold), Merit Chapter, Superior Chapter, Best Overall Corporate Membership, Greatest Government Civilian Membership and Chapter of Excellence.

Department of the Army Civilian of the Year, First Region
2005 was also a banner year for our Chapter at AUSA’s Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. Kathleen Reidy, VP Communications, was selected as the Department of the Army Civilian of the Year, First Region. No one from the Fort Monmouth Chapter has ever won this award. Kathy was recognized for her career achievements and her volunteer accomplishments.


AUSA First Region Special Award
Our Chapter received a Special Award from AUSA First Region for the Corporate Member Appreciation Reception we sponsored during the 2006 AUSA Winter Symposium, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.


Fort Monmouth’s Chapter Local Awards
In April the Fort Monmouth Army Volunteer Corp recognized several Chapter members for their outstanding volunteer contributions. Department of the Army Certificates of Appreciation for Patriotic Civilian Service were presented to Kathleen M. Reidy and Paul Tallard. 

Department of the Army Certificates of Appreciation were presented to Saddie Colon, Samuel "Pete" Peterson and Anne Williams. Community Service Certificates of Appreciation were presented to Claude Barnes, COL James Costigan, Marcia Owen and Michael Pettitt. 

The 42nd DISCOM and the Spartan Brigade Combat Team sent back Certificates of Appreciation to members of the Fort Monmouth Community that assisted in making their deployments to Iraq a little more comfortable during 2005.


USMAPS Graduation   
The U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School held its 2007 Graduation Award Ceremony on 17 May. Bob Fasulo presented the Richard T. Shea Award, in honor of the first Prep School graduate to win the Congressional Medal of Honor.

OUTSTANDING VARSITY ATHLETE
Cadet Candidate Thomas J. Palesky

The Chapter presented awards for the top overall achiever in each Prep School Company. A plaque, a free membership in AUSA, and a $500 Savings Bond was awarded to these Cadet Candidates (CCs) at our annual Student Awards Luncheon:

SOLDIER, SCHOLAR, ATHLETE AWARD
   
CC Joseph Alvarado, A-CO   
   
 CC Alfred McDaniel, B-CO   
   
 CC Alexis Torre, C-CO


Also, at the Student Awards Luncheon, the Chapter presented 18 awards to local High School students.
   
MONMOUTH REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST
   
The top eight essays were rewarded with an AUSA certificate and a Savings Bond. Bonds ranged in value from $500 for 1st Place to $75 for Honorable Mention.

 1st Place:      Stacy Brody        $500 Bond
 
2nd Place:    Laruen Vernieri    $250 Bond
 
3rd Place:      Rithu Raman      $150 Bond

   
    Honorable Mention Certificates
    
Michele Woodford
Kimera Joseph
Kelsey Watkins
Celeste Lindeman
Robert Marengo

   
CITIZEN SCHOLAR AWARD
   
The Chapter presented laptop computers and AUSA Certificates to three graduating High School seniors, who performed outstanding voluntary community service and maintained high academic achievement. Four Honorable Mention Citizen Scholars received AUSA Certificates and a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA).

LAPTOP WINNERS
   
Christine Chan
Aimee Gaudio
Bianca Olivadoti
   
PDA WINNERS
   
Ermilo DeRosa
Matthew Dobies
Alana Houston
Kenneth Walsh


STUDENTS SUPPORTING SOLDIERS CERTIFICATES
   
This new Chapter award was presented to students performing
special projects sponsored by AUSA in support of our deployed Soldiers.

Stefanie Dazio
Amanda Roselli
Aimee Gaudio


Our Chapter President was on hand for the Fort Monmouth Awards Ceremony on 1 June 2007. The Chapter presented a Certificate of Achievement, a $50 US Savings Bond and a one-year membership in AUSA to:


 TEAM C4ISR/FT.  MONMOUTH CIVILIAN
EMPLOYEES OF THE SECOND QUARTER 2007
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Employees of the Second Quarter 2007


TEAM C4ISR - SR. CATEGORY
Horst L. Gumbinger

FT. MONMOUTH - SR. CATEGORY
Jacqueline Velez

NON-APPROPRIATED FUND - SR. CATEGORY
Linda Thatcher

TEAM C4ISR - JR. CATEGORY
Bryan C. Mcgann

FT. MONMOUTH - JR. CATEGORY
Cheryl France-Haff

NON-APPROPRIATED FUND - JR. CATEGORY
Yong H. Pettitt

Congratulations to all these outstanding Civilian Employees!
Please remember to welcome our new Chapter members.


Your Chapter continues to recognize the best of our community at Fort Monmouth. This quarter we sponsored the awards for civilians who represent the best of Team C4ISR, Fort Monmouth, and the Non-Appropriated Fund.

The Fort Monmouth Awards Ceremony was held on 30 March 2007 in EXPO Theater. 


 TEAM C4ISR/FT.  MONMOUTH CIVILIAN
EMPLOYEES OF THE FIRST QUARTER 2007
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Employees of the First Quarter 2007

The Chapter presented a Certificate of Achievement, a $50 US Savings Bond and a one-year membership in AUSA to Employees of the First Quarter 2007:

TEAM C4ISR – SR. CATEGORY
STEPHEN SPECHT
(SOFTWARE ENGINEERING CENTER)

TEAM C4ISR – JR. CATEGORY
MARCI CARABALLO
(LEGAL OFFICE)

FT. MONMOUTH – SR. CATEGORY
STUART BOKSER
(PATTERSON ARMY HEALTH CLINIC)

FT. MONMOUTH – JR. CATEGORY
SHIRLEY C. GLORY
(PATTERSON ARMY HEALTH CLINIC)

NON-APPROPRIATED FUND – SR. CATEGORY
MARITZA RIVERA
(DIRECTORATE FOR MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION TICKETS 'N TOURS - US ARMY GARRISON)

NON-APPROPRIATED FUND – JR. CATEGORY
MARIA DELVALLE
(CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES - US ARMY GARRISON)
 


Our Chapter recognizes the best of our community at Fort Monmouth with quarterly and annual awards. This quarter we sponsored the awards for soldiers and civilians who represent the best of Team C4ISR, Fort Monmouth, and the Non-Appropriated Fund. We also presented awards to the Army Recruiters of the Year.

The Fort Monmouth Awards Ceremony was held on 1 December in Pruden Auditorium. AUSA President Bob Fasulo was a special guest.

 TEAM C4ISR/FT.  MONMOUTH CIVILIAN
EMPLOYEES OF THE FOURTH QUARTER 2006
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Employees of the Fourth Quarter 2006

The Chapter presented a Certificate of Achievement, a $50 US Savings Bond and a one-year membership in AUSA to Employees of the Fourth Quarter 2006:

Team C4ISR Employee of the Quarter (Senior Category)
John A. Chlapowski
(Communications-Electronics Research, Development, and Engineering Center)

Team C4ISR Employee of the Quarter (Junior Category)
Matthew Zalfa
(Logistics and Readiness Center)

Fort Monmouth Employee of the Quarter (Senior Category)
Della Bullion
(US Army Garrison - Child and Youth Services)

Fort Monmouth Employee of the Quarter (Junior Category)
Paul Kutcher
(Patterson Army Health Clinic)

Fort Monmouth Non-Appropriated Fund Employee of the Quarter
(Senior Category)
Jeannine Eisner
(US Army Garrison - Child and Youth Services)

Fort Monmouth Non-Appropriated Fund Employee of the Quarter
(Junior Category)
Magdelena Magdziarek
(US Army Garrison Directorate for Morale, Welfare and Recreation)


Your Chapter continues to recognize the best of our community at Fort Monmouth. This quarter we sponsored the awards for soldiers and civilians who represent the best of Team C4ISR, Fort Monmouth, and the Non-Appropriated Fund.

The Fort Monmouth Awards Ceremony was held on 29 September 06 in Pruden Auditorium. AUSA Chapter President Bob Fasulo was a special guest.

The Chapter presented a Certificate of Achievement, a $50 US Savings Bond and a one-year membership in AUSA to Employees of the Quarter:

 TEAM C4ISR/FT. MONMOUTH CIVILIAN 
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Employees Of The Third Quarter 2006


Team C4ISR Employee of the Quarter (Senior Category)
Edward Perez 
(Logistics and Readiness Center)

Team C4ISR Employee of the Quarter (Junior Category)
Christine M. Somerset
   (Acquisition Center)

Fort Monmouth Employee of the Quarter (Senior Category)
Edward Piotrowski
(Patterson Army Health Clinic)

Fort Monmouth Employee of the Quarter (Junior Category)
Maureen Bryan
(Patterson Army Health Clinc)

Fort Monmouth Non-Appropriated Fund Employee of the Quarter (Senior Category)
Ute Lautier
(Directorate for Morale, Welfare and Recreation US Army Garrison)

  Fort Monmouth Non-Appropriated Fund Employee of the Quarter
(Junior Category)
Adrienne Bilaal
(Child and Youth Services - US Army Garrison)

AUSA also sponsored the Award for:

FORT MONMOUTH VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR 2006
ANNE WILLIAMS

The Chapter presented her with a plaque and a $500 US Savings Bond.

Congratulations to all these outstanding Civilian Employees! Please remember to welcome our new Chapter members.


 TEAM C4ISR/FT.  MONMOUTH CIVILIAN
EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR 2006 
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Employees Of The Year 2006

The Chapter presented a plaque, an AUSA watch, and a $100 US Savings Bond to the following award winners:

Team C4ISR Employee of the Year (Senior Category)
Edward Perez
(Logistics and Readiness Center)

Team C4ISR Employee of the Year (Junior Category)
Robert W. Pollish, Jr.
(Tobyhanna Army Depot)

Fort Monmouth Employee of the Year (Senior Category)
Edward Piotrowski
(Patterson Army Health Clinic)

Fort Monmouth Employee of the Year (Junior Category)
Gloria Buster
(Patterson Army Health Clinic)

Fort Monmouth Non-Appropriated Fund Employee of the Year (Senior Category)
Kathleen Guiliano
(US Army Garrison - Child and Youth Services)

Fort Monmouth Non-Appropriated Fund Employee of the Year (Junior Category)
Marlaina Passapera
(Fort Monmouth Non-Appropriated
Fund Human Resources Office)


Chapter President Bob Fasulo presented awards to the Recruiters of the Year at the AUSA luncheon on 15 November. A Savings Bond, an AUSA certificate, and a one-year membership were given to the following award winners:

NORTH JERSEY RECRUITING COMPANY

TOP RA RECRUITER
SGT ABRAM T. HENSLEY

TOP USAR RECRUITER
SFC JUAN C. PEREZ

RA RUNNER UP
SFC CHARLES D. MOORE

USAR RUNNER UP
SSG(P) ELBA I. PLAJA

CENTRAL JERSEY RECRUITING COMPANY

Top Recruiter
SSG Hurst, Michael

Top New Recruiter
CPL Pease, David

Top USAR Recruiter
SSG (P) Reed, Jonathan

Top USAR Recruiter
SFC Raymond, Earle

Top Station
Toms River Recruiting Station

NEW JERSEY NATIONAL GUARD

Top Recruiter
SFC Sean Chapman

Runner Up
SFC Crystal J Kim


 

We would be happy to hear your suggestions to enhance the Chapter Awards program. Send me a note to sign up for the Awards Committee: rgaudio@systems.textron.com 

 

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