Enhance your Annual Meeting experience and expand your networking opportunities by attending a ticketed event. All events take place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center unless otherwise noted.

TICKETED EVENT DESCRIPTIONS

MONDAY, OCTOBER 8

• GUARD/RESERVE BREAKFAST
  0730-900; RM 146
  This breakfast recognizes outstanding chapter efforts in support of Reserve Component Soldiers and Families. For more information, contact Stan Crow.

• FAMILY READINESS NETWORKING BREAKFAST
  0730-900; RM 201
  The AUSA Family Readiness Directorate will host a buffet-style networking breakfast just prior to the opening ceremony of the Annual Meeting. Military family members and supporters of military families are welcome. Seating is limited.

• GENERAL OFFICER SPOUSE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FORUM & LUNCHEON
  1130-1330; Room 201
  The forum & luncheon is a ticketed, invitation-only event for spouses of general officers and command sergeants major. The invitation to purchase a ticket for $27 will be on the general officer or command sergeant major sponsor’s AUSA VIP invitation. Tickets may be reserved through the VIP invitation process; payment will be on-site at room 201 the day or the event or at Ticket Pick-up in West Registration.

• COMMUNITY PARTNER LUNCHEON
  1230-1430; Marriott Marquis, Salon 1-5
  This luncheon honors AUSA Community Partner Members and their many contributions to the chapters’ programs to support soldiers and their families. Members receive tickets through their local AUSA chapters.

• ROTC LUNCHEON
  1230-1430; Marriott Marquis, Salon 6-10
  A luncheon for ROTC cadets, ROTC cadre and invited guests. For more information, contact Angelina Flores.

• INTERNATIONAL MILITARY RECEPTION
  1730 – 1830; RM 146ABC
  Join industry members for this essential networking opportunity, while celebrating AUSA’s International Military VIPs. This event is limited to invited guests & AUSA National Partner Member organizations.

• PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION
  1830 – 2015, Ballroom
  Meet Army leadership, socialize with colleagues, and greet old friends at this event honoring the Secretary of the Army, the Chief of Staff of the Army, and the Sergeant Major of the Army.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9

• WARRANT OFFICERS BREAKFAST
  0730-0830; RM 209ABC
  This breakfast features a high-level guest speaker who discusses issues of critical importance to the United States Army Warrant Officer Community.

• FAMILY READINESS MUNCH AND MINGLE LUNCHEON
  1200-1300; 207 A/B
  Join the staff of the AUSA Family Readiness Directorate for a one of a kind event. “Munch and Mingle” with colleagues, old friends, and representatives from various military family friendly organizations! Special guests and surprises to be announced.

• EISENHOWER LUNCHEON
  1230-1430; Ballroom
  Open to all attendees. Our keynote speaker, the Chief of Staff of the Army, will deliver the State of the Army address during this highly-attended luncheon.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10

• ARMY CIVILIAN LUNCHEON
  1200-1400; Marriott Marquis Salon 5
  The luncheon is to open to US government civilians and recognizes the outstanding Dept of the Army Civilians of the Year.

• GEORGE CATLETT MARSHALL MEMORIAL RECEPTION & DINNER
  1830-2115; Ballroom
  As the last event of the Annual Meeting, this black-tie reception and dinner honors the recipient of the AUSA’s most prestigious award, the George C. Marshall Memorial Medal. This centerpiece event is attended by Army leadership, AUSA members, and industry partners. Martha Raddatz, ABC News Chief Global Affairs Correspondent and “This Week” co-anchor was selected by the Council of Trustees of the Association of the United States Army as the 2018 recipient for sustained commitment to the men and women of America’s armed forces.

VIP INVITATIONS AND TICKETS

AUSA invites active duty general officers, senior army civilians, and other distinguished VIPs to attend Annual Meeting social events as our guests. These invitations are emailed from the AUSA Operations Center at the end of August 2018. If you have not received your invitation by September 4th, please contact the AUSA operations center at meetings@ausa.org to have it resent. For further information, please call (703) 907-2405.

QUESTIONS?

We’re here to help if you have questions. Contact the following AUSA staff for assistance:

Individual Ticket Sales – Alexis Williams

National Partner Ticket & Table Sales – Lynette Nichols

Chapter Ticket Sales – Sam Becker

VIP Tickets/Invitations – AUSA Operations Center