COMPONENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI MILITARY DEPARTMENT
The State Guard Association of Mississippi, Inc. (SGAMS) is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to supporting the Mississippi State Guard, by providing resources and equipment to enhance the operational readiness of the State Guard.
The State Guard Association of Mississippi was formed in June of 2023 and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing funding and support to the members of the Mississippi State Guard. It is comprised of active MSSG members and in turn elect representatives to the board of directors. Those representatives are charged with distributing collected dues and donated funds to offset any operational and support needs of the soldiers and the MSSG.
To date SGAMS has purchased a new ID machine and software so that the MSSG members may possess a high-quality identification card. The new ID capability will also allow honorably retired MSSG members to receive a retired ID card in appreciation of their dedication to service. Thru donations and company support, all and retired members will be able to receive a new ID at no cost.
SGAMS is currently working to gain membership, corporate support and donations. Be a part of our future by becoming a member, a partner or by donating to our non-profit. You will be supporting YOUR Mississippi State Guard, the volunteer citizen soldiers of the MSSG and in turn the Great State of Mississippi.
We partner with companies that are committed to hiring veterans and offer job training and placement services to help you find the right job after your military service.
1) The by-laws will be presented, in person, at the June FTX and posted here for all membership to review for a period of time. The by-laws will then be presented for confirmation vote.
2) Those persons will be posted here for all membership to review for a period of time. They will then be presented for confirmation vote.
**The revised by-laws remove the representation by specific unit stipulation due to the MSSG 2023 restructure. Any member of the MSSG may serve as a director regardless of unit designation.**
SGAMS currently provides the current support to the MSSG members:
1) New ID machine and new ID's provide free of charge for any current member until 1 July. After 1 July, the ID's will come with a cost. The cost will be assessed in relation to the level of member support at 1 July.
2) The cost of the conversion package will also be assessed in relation to the level of member support at 1 July.
Current financials will be posted and a financial statement will be sent out to the membership shortly after the June FTX.
Reminder: When purchasing your ASU's (dress uniform / "blues"), the MSSG conversion package is only available from the SGAMS QM. These items are the MSSG specific coat buttons, unit medallion, MS collar devices, beret red flash, cap band screws and service cap MSSG crest. The SGAMS QM does not provide the coat corps ribbon, cap corps ribbon, beret brass rank, coat rank and shoulder boards.
We will be working with the MSSG command to plan a Dining-In at the end of Annual Training 2024. An official decision / announcement will be coming soon.
SGAMS would like to establish a "hardship" fund that would allow a MSSG member to apply for funding so that they can remain an active member of the MSSG.
Kevin Bonner
Randy Kuhlman
Michele-Juanita Ricketts
Robert Netterville
Brooke Jernigan
Ken Prewitt
Marian Swindell
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Christopher Pitalo
Reginald "Reggie" Blackledge
Join today. MSSG member dues are just $25.00.
The Mississippi State Guard is an all-volunteer organization. Your donations will greatly impact the MSSG troops, mission and readiness.
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions for our troops.
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