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About the Sixth Region
WELCOME
to the Sixth Region of the Association of the United States Army
(AUSA). The Sixth Region represents 13
AUSA chapters in 6 states with approximately 5,000 members.
The AUSA is chartered under Section 501(c)(3)
of the Internal Revenue Code as a non-profit educational
organization whose “business and objectives…shall be wholly
educational, literary, scientific, fostering esprit de corps,
dissemination of professional knowledge and the promotion of the
efficiency of the Army components of the Armed Forces of our
Country.”
According to the Sixth Region's
bylaws:
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The aims and objectives of the Sixth Region of the Association
of the United States Army shall be wholly educational, literary,
and scientific, fostering esprit de corps, dissemination
of professional knowledge, and the promotion of the efficiency
of the Army components of the Armed Forces and our country; and
by Regional action to further the aims and objectives of the
Association.
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The principal functions of the Region are to promote increased
membership and participation within existing Chapters; to
coordinate activities of the State Presidents; to organize and
assist in the development of new chapters within the Region
area, subject to coordination with the respective State
President and any Chapters affected and approval by National
Headquarters; to foster good public relations and educational
programs within the Region area; and to assist Chapters in
establishing and implementing meaningful programs.
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With respect to Chapters existing within the Regional area,
Sixth Region’s function is one of facilitation, coordination,
and assistance. Chapters report directly to the Association’s
National Headquarters.
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With respect to Members at Large within the Regional area, Sixth
Region’s function is primarily one of facilitating their
assignment to existing Chapters and/or the formation of new
Chapters to serve them.
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