ESGR Facts• DOD organization under the auspices of Deputy Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs.y
• National Headquarters located in Arlington VA.
• More than 4 500 volunteers in 55 ESGR committees –• 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 ForceMarine Corps Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Air Guard – and make up nearly half the national defense strength
The LawTitle 38 Section 43 United States Code
The Uniformed Services Employment
Title 38 Section 43 United States Code
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
(USERRA) id t ti t(USERRA) provides protection 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 trainingUSERRA training.
Benefits to Hiring ServiceBenefits to Hiring ServiceMembersMembersMembersMembers
• Outstanding global perspective• On time all of the time• On-time, all of the time• First class image• ProfessionalProfessional• 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 productiveprofit margin because they are more productive because of their military training
Since 9/11Since 9/11• Arizona units some of the first in Iraq
• Over 8,500 have deployed
• Many 2-3 times
A i h 14 000 G d d R• 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 ReserveAZ 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
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4 Programs and Services4Statement of Supportpp4Employer Awards 4Briefing with the Bossg4Boss Lifts 4Military Outreach4Ombudsman
Statement of SupportStatement of Support
4A statement signed by the employer indicating their support for the Guard and Reservefor the Guard and Reserve
4All RC members should encouragetheir employer to sign thistheir employer to sign thisstatement to display their support
4Form available on line at www.esgr.mil
Employer AwardsEmployer Awards
i d4 Patriot Award4Awarded to an employer who
has been supportive of thehas been supportive of the Guard and Reserve
4Award is comprised of a4Award is comprised of a DoD certificate and a lapel pin
44RC members can nominate their employer for this award on line at www.esgr.mil
Employer AwardsEmployer Awards
4Above and Beyond Award4Awarded by the State Committee to employers who go ‘above and beyond’ the requirements of the law to support Guardsman and Reservists
4Pro Patria Award4Awarded annually by the State Committee to the most supportive employer in the State/Territory
Employer AwardsEmployer Awards
44Freedom Award4Awarded by the Secretary of Defense to the top 15 employers nationwidethe top 15 employers nationwide
4Categories include; small companies l i d i i l/ ’tlarge companies and municipal/gov’t
4Nomination period opens the first week of November 2010
Briefing with the BossBriefing with the Boss
4An exchange of information betweenemployers, unit leaders and ESGR Repsp y , p
4Opens up communicationOpens up communication4Educates employers and unit leaders4Builds relationships, develops partnerships4Coordinate briefings through the State Committee
Boss LiftsBoss Lifts
4 An event that transports employers toobserve RC members in action
4Helps employers learn more about the Guard & p p yReserve and gain an appreciation for their mission4 Builds relationships, develops partnerships4 S d i l b lif il bl4 State and national boss lifts available4 Coordination is through the State Committee
Military OutreachMilitary Outreach Volunteers
ESGR volunteers who assist reserveESGR volunteers who assist reserve component units in the development and implementation of an effectiveand implementation of an effective
Employer Support Program
Breakout of AZ RC Members
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Arizona – RC & Employers by County
County RC EmployersMaricopa 9270 2200Pima 3979 710Pima 3979 710
Coconino 413 78Cochise 209 133Yuma 169 69Yuma 169 69Pinal 149 74Yavapai 102 66Navajo 92 35jSanta Cruz 45 16Graham 43 13La Paz 0 2Mohave 0 52Gila 0 16Apache 0 28Greenlee 0 2
14471 3498
Ombudsmen VolunteersOmbudsmen Volunteers4ESGR volunteers who help employers and RC p p y
members resolve employment related issues
4Provide information and answer questionsProvide information and answer questions
4Serve as an advocate for employers and RC membersmembers
4Resolve over 90% of cases received in accordance with the lawwith the law
AZ ESGR Ombudsmen C A ti it f FY 10Case Activity for FY 10
Problem Type # of Svc RequestsBonus 1Bonus 1Discrimination 58Eligibility for reemployment 11Granting mil leave to employee 5Harassment 6J b l t 28Job placement 28Medical benefits 1Notifying employer 5Other benefits 6Other issues 17Pay 5Seniority benefits 2Termination protection 12Time limits for reemployment 4Vacation time 6Vacation time 6Work schedule 8
SUM: 175 total cases as of July 13, 2010
Volunteer Opportunities4The 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 privateand maintain support from all public and private employers
4ESGR business expenses such as mileage lodging4ESGR business expenses such as mileage, lodging & other expenses in most cases will be reimbursed
4To join our committee call 602-629-4031 or email4To join our committee call 602-629-4031 or email at [email protected] or visit www.esgr.mil
For more InformationFor 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 sitewww.esgr.milwww.esgr.mil
Scott Essex480-250-4902
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Trained in America’s Armed Forces means ready to work for you.
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703‐601‐0898
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EPO Goals
Focus on skill sets in the Reserve Component and match themFocus 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 -t li bilit b t l dd d f t l tnot as a liability but as a value added source of talent
Identify and capitalize on shared training and credentialing between the military and the private sectorbetween the military and the private sector
Continue collaboration with the private sector to identify and implement future workforce innovations
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Continuum of Career
Sh d H C it lShared Human Capital Strategy
A collaborative system that provides the military and civilian Employer a skill rich highly capableand 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
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marketplace or public service.
AgreementsAgreements
Nearly 1100 Agreements
• Focus on major corporations• Associations• State placement agencies
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P S t M (PSM) W t f th Mi i i iProgram Support Managers (PSM) West of the Mississippi
John Patterson380th AG Bn
Renee Chase372nd EN Bde
Remi Olodun416th ENCOM
TaShara Oyegun311th ESC
Mark Simonsen651st RSG380th AG Bn
Bothell, WAWA,OR,AK
Retired USN
372nd EN BdeFt Snelling, MNND,SD, MN, WI404-313-2557
[email protected] - FRG
416th ENCOMDarien, ILIL, IA, MI
Retired Active Army
311th ESCLos Angeles, CA
So CA404-313-2459
[email protected] USAR
651st RSGAurora, CO
CO, MT, WY404-323-4853
[email protected] USAR
Phil Stage368th MI Bn
Oakland, CANorthern CA & Western NV
404 323 4685
Scott Essex301st MI BnPhoenix, AZ
AZ404 323 4759
Diane Boeger209th CS GpBelton, MO
KS, MO, OK, NE404 323 4847
Chuck Rackham96th RRC
Ft Douglas, UTUT, ID, NV-E404 323 4788
Ron Bouldin807th MEDCOMSeagoville, TX
TX, NM404 313 2492
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Retired USAR
Former Air Force
NPS-AUSA
Retired ARNG
Retired USAR
P S t M (PSM) E t f th Mi i i iProgram Support Managers (PSM) East of the Mississippi
Rachel Foster Ken Forchielli Ronnie Brincefield George Goldsmith Dave Lemaire143rd TSC
Orlando, FLFL
Retired Active Army
405th CSHWorcester, MA
MA, CT, ME,NH, RI, VT404-323-4773
[email protected] USAR
642nd CS GpDecatur, GAGA, So AL
Retired USAR
g207th CS Gp
Ft. Jackson, SCSC, NC
Retired USAR
377th CSCNew Orleans, LA
LA, MS, AR985-788-5301
[email protected] USAR
Robert Pignatelli1179th TC BdeNew York, NY
NY-E, NJ404 323 4749
Roger Quilty640th RSG
Nashville, TNTN, KY, AL-N404 323 4764
Ray Luppe316th MSC
Coraopolis, PAPA, WV, NY-W, OH-E
404 323 4087
Dan Pence310th CSC
Indianapolis, ININ, OH-W
404 313 2776
Dennis Wilkie352nd CA
Ft. Meade, MDMD, DE, DC, VA
404 313 2522
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Retired USAR
Retired ANG
Retired USAR
Former Marine
Retired USAR