June 3, 2009

ROA Executive Director Nominated to ASD/RA 
Our Executive Director, Lt. Gen. Dennis McCarthy, USMC (Ret.), was nominated to the Senate yesterday by President Obama to serve as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs. Since Gen McCarthy’s arrival at ROA in 2005, he has been a staunch advocate for the Reserve Components, especially for the men and women serving today during the largest mobilization in history. He led ROA’s “advocacy through education” efforts concerning issues of key importance to both active and reserve components. He advised us on the Commission on National Guard and Reserve, and championed necessities for Citizen Warriors’ equipment and benefits on Capitol Hill. During his tenure here, he has helped set ROA on a course for success for those who will follow us in the future as a bold advocate for this association as it steps into the 21st Century. Throughout his time, he continually focused on our mission to support a strong national security policy for the United States. I applaud his lifelong dedication to our Reserve family, congratulate him on his nomination, and look forward to his confirmation into this important position.
-- Ladd Pattillo, COL, USAR (Ret.), ROA National President
 See the news release on the White House Web site

LEGISLATION AND MILITARY POLICY UPDATES:
ROA To Advocate Reserve Component Funding to SAC-D
ROA will represent our legislative positions on equipment and funding necessary for the Reserve Components with written and oral testimony at a hearing with the Senate Defense Appropriations Sub Committee June 17. Stay tuned for a releasable copy of our written statement.

ROA Establishes Servicemembers Law Center 
With the heavy reliance on Reserve and Guard members in today’s fight, ROA sees many challenges with laws affecting Citizen Warriors and their employers. Citizen Warriors need advocates; Employers need both education and support; and laws need to be improved. Through this new Law Center, ROA will be the primary voice on Capitol Hill and around the country for these issues.
 Visit the Law Center 
 Read the Press Release

NATIONAL CONVENTION UPDATES:
Join Us in Orlando!
We are nearing the convening of one of the most important conventions in ROA’s history. There are issues of long term importance to the Association to be decided in Orlando. The convention venue at the MarriottWorld Center offers an excellent place to conduct business, and to enjoy one of the country’s premier leisure time destinations. Be sure to visit the Orlando Web site for all the updated information on upcoming events.
 Visit ROA's Orlando Web page
 Registration page 

Early Bird Rate Expires June 16
Time is running out to register with the Early Bird rate for the Reserve Officers Association’s last large scale summer convention in Orlando July 8-11. Your last day to register for the Early Bird rate is June 16. Come down and celebrate the Heroes Among Us.

NEWS FOR CITIZEN WARRIORS:
ROA's "Intersect" electronic newsletter brings you the top stories of the Week for Citizen Warriors.
 Click here to read the headlines 

ANNOUNCEMENT:
Writers Needed for Washington Times Coverage of Military: Base News
The Washington Times will launch a community journalism Web site devoted to reporting all the news about the military and their families, from the perspective of those who are most familiar with the issues. Volunteers are needed to write. If you want to be a community journalist, contact Grace Vuoto at (202) 636-3165. 

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