ESGR Facts DOD organization under the auspices of Deputy Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs. National Headquarters located in Arlington VA. More than 4,500 volunteers in 55 ESGR committees one committee in each state, U.S. territory, D.C., & Europe. 52 current AZ ESGR Members 1.2 million Americans serve in the Reserve Forces Army Reserve, Army National Guard, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Air Guard and make up nearly half the national defense strength
The Law Title 38 Section 43 United States Code The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) provides protection ti to, and the rights of both employers, and their employees who participate in the Guard and the Reserve. All ESGR personnel are required to receive USERRA training.
Benefits to Hiring Service Members Outstanding global perspective On-time, all of the time First class image Professional Calm under pressure Can do attitude Physically fit and drug free Mission Critical skills Responsible Bottom Line; Military employees help a company s profit margin because they are more productive because of their military training
Since 9/11 Arizona units some of the first in Iraq Over 8,500 have deployed Many 2-3 times Arizona has over 14,000 Guard and Reserve service members Supported Arizona disasters Katrina support Operation Jump Start Support AZ currently has 2028 Guard and Reserve deployed as of July 6, 2010 Nationally, there are 120,477 Guard and Reserve deployed as of July 6, 2010
ESGR 4 Programs and Services 4Statement of Support 4Employer Awards 4Briefing g with the Boss 4Boss Lifts 4Military Outreach 4Ombudsman
Statement of Support 4A statement signed by the employer indicating their support for the Guard and Reserve 4 All RC members should encourage their employer to sign this statement to display their support 4Form available on line at www.esgr.mil
30,000 Feet above the Pacific Ocean SOS Signingi
Employer Awards 4 Patriot Award 4Awarded to an employer who has been supportive of the Guard and Reserve 4Award is comprised of a DoD certificate and a lapel pin 4RC members can nominate their employer for this award on line at www.esgr.mil
Patriot Award Presentation
Employer Awards 4Above and Beyond Award 4Awarded by the State Committee to employers who go above and beyond the requirements of the law to support Guardsman and Reservists 4Pro Patria Award 4Awarded annually by the State Committee to the most supportive employer in the State/Territory
Employer Awards 4Freedom Award 4Awarded by the Secretary of Defense to the top 15 employers nationwide 4Categories include; small companies large companies and municipal/gov t i 4Nomination period opens the first week of November 2010
Briefing with the Boss 4An exchange of information between employers, unit leaders and ESGR Reps 4Opens up communication 4Educates employers and unit leaders 4Builds relationships, develops partnerships 4Coordinate briefings through the State Committee
Boss Lifts 4 An event that transports employers to observe RC members in action 4Helps p employers learn more about the Guard & Reserve and gain an appreciation for their mission 4 Builds relationships, develops partnerships 4 State and national boss lifts available 4 Coordination is through the State Committee
161st & 162nd AZ ANG Air-Refueling OPS
Operation Jump Start Boss Lift in Nogales, AZ March 26, 2008
USS Nimitz Boss Lift March 23-25 2009
Military Outreach Volunteers ESGR volunteers who assist reserve component units in the development and implementation of an effective Employer Support Program
Breakout of AZ RC Members Service Component Key ANG / USAFR USAR ARNG 164 126 USNR USMCR USCG 102 342 94 450 1133 115 324 1952 166 798 86 2 69 52 83 149 2200 66 710 78 16 35 74 13 608 16 165 242 239 45 133 28 2 123 92 1412 894 324 431 835 43 1847 301 138 439 164 45
Arizona RC & Employers by County County RC Employers Maricopa 9270 2200 Pima 3979 710 Coconino 413 78 Cochise 209 133 Yuma 169 69 Pinal 149 74 Yavapai 102 66 Navajo 92 35 Santa Cruz 45 16 Graham 43 13 La Paz 0 2 Mohave 0 52 Gila 0 16 Apache 0 28 Greenlee 0 2 14471 3498
Ombudsmen Volunteers 4ESGR volunteers who help employers and RC members resolve employment related issues 4Provide information and answer questions 4Serve as an advocate for employers and RC members 4Resolve over 90% of cases received in accordance with the law
AZ ESGR Ombudsmen Case Activity it for FY 10 Problem Type # of Svc Requests Bonus 1 Discrimination 58 Eligibility for reemployment 11 Granting mil leave to employee 5 Harassment 6 Job placement 28 Medical benefits 1 Notifying employer 5 Other benefits 6 Other issues 17 Pay 5 Seniority benefits 2 Termination protection 12 Time limits for reemployment 4 Vacation time 6 Work schedule 8 SUM: 175 total cases as of July 13, 2010
Volunteer Opportunities 4The Arizona ESGR Committee is actively looking for local business men and women and military associated personnel to join our committee to gain and maintain support from all public and private employers 4ESGR business expenses such as mileage, lodging & other expenses in most cases will be reimbursed 4To join our committee call 602-629-4031 or email 4To join our committee call 602-629-4031 or email at lawrence.wise@us.army.mil or visit www.esgr.mil
For more Information Me, Scott Essex, 480-250-4902 or Butch Wise, 602-629-4031 Ombudsman Service, 1-800-336-4590 Department of Labor (Veterans Affairs) 602-542-2516 Our web site www.esgr.mil
Scott Essex 480-250-4902 Scott.Essex44@gmail.com EmployerPartnership.org Trained in America s Armed Forces means ready to work for you.
http://www.usar.army.mil/arweb/epi Email address: arcareers@usar.army.milarmy mil 703 601 0898 20 July 2010 Approved: Mr. Daniel Allen, Director, EPO
EPO Goals Focus on skill sets in the Reserve Component and match them to the Civilian workforce in order to build Capacity & Capability Transform the way Employers look at the Reserve Component - not as a liability but as a value added d source of talent t Identify and capitalize on shared training and credentialing between the military and the private sector Continue collaboration with the private sector to identify and implement future workforce innovations 20 July 2010 Approved: Mr. Daniel Allen, Director, EPO
Continuum of Career Shared Human Capital Strategy A collaborative system that provides the military and civilian Employer a skill-rich, highly capable Servicemember and employee who provides a competitive edge to the military against America s enemies and to the Employer in the marketplace or public service. 20 July 2010 Approved: Mr. Daniel Allen, Director, EPO
20 July 2010 Approved: Mr. Daniel Allen, Director, EPO
Agreements Nearly 1100 Agreements Focus on major corporations Associations State placement agencies 20 July 2010 Approved: Mr. Daniel Allen, Director, EPO
3 Phase Triage 1 2 http://www.usar.army.mil/arweb/epi/pages/default.aspx 3 20 July 2010 Approved: Mr. Daniel Allen, Director, EPO
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Program Support tm Managers (PSM) West of the Mississippii i i John Patterson 380 th AG Bn Bothell, WA WA,OR,AK 404-313-2497 john.pattersonii@usar.army.mil Retired USN Renee Chase 372 nd EN Bde Ft Snelling, MN ND,SD, MN, WI 404-313-2557 renee.chase1@usar.army.mil NPS - FRG Remi Olodun 416 th ENCOM Darien, IL IL, IA, MI 404-323-4721 aderemi.o.olodun@usar.army.mil Retired Active Army TaShara Oyegun 311 th ESC Los Angeles, CA So CA 404-313-2459 tashara.oyegun@usar.army.mil Former USAR Mark Simonsen 651 st RSG Aurora, CO CO, MT, WY 404-323-4853 mark.simonsen@usar.army.mil Former USAR Phil Stage 368 th MI Bn Oakland, CA Northern CA & Western NV 404-323-4685 4685 phil.stage@usar.army.mil Retired USAR Scott Essex 301 st MI Bn Phoenix, AZ AZ 404-323-4759 4759 scott.essex@usar.army.mil Former Air Force Diane Boeger 209 th CS Gp Belton, MO KS, MO, OK, NE 404-323-4847 4847 diane.boeger@usar.army.mil NPS-AUSA 20 July 2010 Approved: Mr. Daniel Allen, Director, EPO Chuck Rackham 96 th RRC Ft Douglas, UT UT, ID, NV-E 404-323-4788 4788 charus.rackham@usar.army.mil Retired ARNG Ron Bouldin 807 th MEDCOM Seagoville, TX TX, NM 404-313-2492 ronald.bouldin@usar.army.mil Retired USAR
Program Support tm Managers (PSM) East of the Mississippii i i Rachel Foster Ken Forchielli Ronnie Brincefield George Goldsmith Dave Lemaire 143 rd TSC Orlando, FL FL 404-313-2526 rachel.foster@usar.army.mil Retired Active Army 405 th CSH Worcester, MA MA, CT, ME,NH, RI, VT 404-323-4773 kenneth.forchielli@usar.army.mil Retired USAR 642 nd CS Gp Decatur, GA GA, So AL 404-313-2317 ronnie.l.brincefield@usar.army.mil Retired USAR 207 th CS Gp Ft. Jackson, SC SC, NC 404-313-2337 george.goldsmith@usar.army.mil Retired USAR 377 th CSC New Orleans, LA LA, MS, AR 985-788-5301 dave.lemaire@usar.army.mil Retired USAR Robert Pignatelli 1179 th TC Bde New York, NY NY-E, NJ 404-323-4749 4749 robert.pignatelli@usar.army.mil Retired USAR Roger Quilty 640 th RSG Nashville, TN TN, KY, AL-N 404-323-4764 4764 roger317@comcast.net Retired ANG Ray Luppe 316 th MSC Coraopolis, PA PA, WV, NY-W, OH-E 404-323-4087 4087 ray.luppe@usar.army.mil Retired USAR 20 July 2010 Approved: Mr. Daniel Allen, Director, EPO Dan Pence 310 th CSC Indianapolis, IN IN, OH-W 404-313-2776 danny.pence@usar.army.mil Former Marine Dennis Wilkie 352 nd CA Ft. Meade, MD MD, DE, DC, VA 404-313-2522 dennis.wilkie@usar.army.mil Retired USAR
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