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JOIN US FOR THE 2025 CONFERENCE!

The 2025 EANGA and NGAAZ State Conferences will be held at the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel in downtown Tempe, AZ on 25-26 April 2025. The annual association business meetings will be conducted on the same weekend, and at the same location, as the AZNG Professional Development Program and Civilian, Airmen and Soldier of the Year (CASY) Awards Banquet.  Participants can enjoy a golf tournament followed by lunch or other pre-conference activities on day one (Friday), and a welcome reception in the evening. With an expected audience of over 600 Soldiers and Airmen, on day two (Saturday), attendees can participate in three distinct events. In the morning, there is a professional development session where Soldiers and Airmen listen to fantastic speakers on a wide range of subjects to foster critical thought, learning, and inspiration. The second part of the day is when EANGA and NGAAZ will conduct their separate business sessions with speakers, discussion of resolutions/legislative activities, and the annual election of officers. The final event is the CASY Banquet hosted by Major General Kerry Muehlenbeck, Arizona’s Adjutant General.  Further information and registration information can be found below. We hope to see you there!  

See hotel, banquet, and conference information below.

NGAAZ Business Meeting Agenda – Pending

The NGAAZ Business meeting starts at 1230pm on Saturday, 26 April 2025, with a complementary lunch, followed by guest speakers, reports, and elections. 

Officers/Warrant Officers:  Please go to the NGAAZ website for more information:  www.ngaaz.org

 

EANGA Business Meeting Agenda – Pending

The EANGA Business meeting starts at 1230pm on Saturday, 26 April 2025, with a complementary lunch, followed by guest speakers, reports, and elections. 

AGENDA  2025 EANGA State Conference – to be published NLT 15 April 2025

NOTE: The agenda will include review and voting on several EANGA Bylaws Changes — review them HERE

 

EANGA & NGAAZ State Conference Business Meetings & Conference Attendee Registration 

Register NLT April 17, 2025

We ask that both Officer/WO and Enlisted personnel who plan to attend the Enlisted (EANGA) and Officer (NGAAZ) Business Sessions & Luncheons on Saturday afternoon complete our Registration Form.  This form is also designed to capture your planned attendance at the “Nashville Nights” Welcome event and social on Friday evening from 7-10pm.  These events are FREE, but we ask that everyone register to assist with event planning. 

2025 State Conference Registration | Enlisted Association of the National Guard of Arizona (eanga.org)

NOTE:  This registration is not for the AZNG Professional Development Session – please check with your unit to get on the attendee list for Professional Development on Saturday morning.

 

EANGA Elections Information

 

 

AZNG Civilians, Airmen and Soldiers of the Year (CASY) Banquet 

Come support and celebrate our annual Civilians, Airmen and Soldiers of the Year award winners!

Join us in celebrating your faithful service to the citizens of Arizona and the Nation at the Civilians, Airmen & Soldiers of the Year banquet on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. The CASY banquet is from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

 

Registration and Payment

REGISTER FOR THE CASY BANQUET HERE:  https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/az-dema-civilian-airmen-and-soldier-of-the-year-banquet

The CASY Banquet includes a three-course meal.  RSVP deadline is APRIL 13, 2025.

Costs

Award Recipients (includes 1 guest): $0
E4 and below and Guest: $45 per person (pp)
E5-E6, DEMA Civilians, and their Guests: $60 pp                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  E7-O3, WO1-CW3 and their Guests: $75 pp
CW4-5, O4 and above, DEMA Directors, Deputies and Guest: $90 pp                                                                                                                                                                                                Any other Guests: $70 pp

Dinner Attire:

Civilian

Men: Coat and Tie
Women: Cocktail/Evening Wear

Army

Officer: Mess or Army Service Uniform (White Shirt and Bow Tie)
Enlisted: Army Service Uniform (White Shirt and Bow Tie)

Air

Officer: Mess Dress
Enlisted: Mess Dress or Semi-Formal

 

 

 

Hotel Accommodations at Tempe Mission Palms

Address: 60 E. Fifth Street, Tempe, AZ

NOTE:  Hotel guests are encouraged to use the complimentary VALET parking service offered by the Tempe Mission Palms and save the open metered spaces for others.

Rates:  – $161.00 per night plus tax and a $12.50 destination fee

•  Rate is based on single/double occupancy.
• Group rate covers stays from 24-27 April, and will only be available until the EXTENDED cutoff date of April 10, 2025

Reservations (Online process): 

To reserve your room online, click here: National Guard Association of Arizona

Or, you have the option to make your Hotel Reservations over the phone:

For guests preferring to call into reservations, call: (480) 317-1526 

Mention our group code: G-NGAA

Hotel Cancellation Policy:

Contact the hotel directly to cancel 48 hours prior to arrival date to avoid penalties. 

 

 

Questions:

Questions regarding the EANGA/NGAAZ State Conference should be referred to NGAAZ Executive Director Paul Aguirre at paul.aguirre@ngaaz.org or EANGA President MSgt Mary Thompson at eangaorg@gmail.com 

 

We look forward to seeing you at the NGAAZ-EANGA State Conference & Golf Tournament, the AZNG Professional Development Program, and CASY banquet!!

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