AUSA - Monmouth Chapter

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The Chapter develops programs and events that provide community support for America's Army through individual and corporate members.

The Association of the US Army (AUSA) Monmouth Chapter is a 100% volunteer organization providing unique military support to soldiers, veterans of all services, and family members in the greater Monmouth County Region. The Monmouth Chapter of AUSA is dedicated to support the objectives of the national AUSA organization with particular focus on the interests and needs of the local Monmouth, New Jersey community. It serves as the liaison between the Army and local civilian communities, and helps educate the public about the needs for a strong national defense and the Army. AUSA is a private, nonprofit, professional educational Association of over 85,000 individual, business and organization members dedicated to maintaining a strong national defense with special emphasis on land-power and the essential role of the United States Army. The objectives of AUSA are:
People Support - for those in the Army
Force Modernization - for a mission-ready Army
Public Education - about the Army and national defense
Professional Development

The Monmouth Chapter, with approximately 350 Individual Members and 20 Business Establishments of Corporate America, has been repeatedly recognized for success in furtherance of these objectives, to include multiple consecutive National Honor Awards for "Most Active Chapter in Pursuit of AUSA Objectives. Chapter Support to the Community

What we do locally:

AUSA chapters support our deployed Soldiers and the families who are left behind. Fundraising:

• Provide fundraising opportunities for school bus trips to the NJ Vietnam Veteran Memorial and Museum. Provide support to raise awareness about the Memorial

• Support to the Fisher House Foundation providing family members access to “comfort homes” at military and VA medical centers during the hospitalization of family members.

• Host Fun Runs, Receptions, W**e Tastings and other events to raise funds for our Soldiers

Raise Awareness

• Promote public awareness of Veteran employment issues through information briefings to local civic and veterans’ organizations

• Promote public awareness about our Army and our Soldiers through events such as Army Birthday, National Guard and Reserve Birthday Celebrations

Soldier Support

• Support Soldier support activities in local installations by participating in ceremonies and donating achievement awards, such as Operation Sustainment Warrior (77th Sustainment Brigade)

• Give Recognition awards for Officer Candidate School in Sea Girt

• Organize care packages for our deployed Soldiers

Education

• Provide Citizen Scholarship Programs, to recognize students with leadership skills that are making a difference in our community.

• Attend and support commemorative events at Brookdale Community College

11/02/2026

🌟 STERLING SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT! 🌟

We are delighted to recognize Greg and Maureen Arnold as returning Sterling Sponsors of The Gingerbread Ball 2026, benefiting Fisher House Foundation 🇺🇸❤️

Their continued generosity and unwavering support mean so much to us. It is wonderful friends and supporters like Greg and Maureen who help make this meaningful event possible year after year!

❤️ A special thank you to Richard Wallace, our Gingerbread Ball Sponsorship Chair, for his personal connection with Greg and Maureen and for his continued dedication to bringing generous supporters together for this wonderful cause!

Thank you, Greg and Maureen, for once again opening your hearts and supporting our mission to make a difference in the lives of our military, veterans, and their families. Your kindness and commitment are truly appreciated!

🎄 2026 GINGERBREAD BALL
📅 Saturday, December 5, 2026
📍 Sheraton Eatontown Hotel, NJ
🎯 Fundraising Goal: $75,000

Together, we honor those who serve and support the families who stand beside them!

10/26/2026

💎 DIAMOND SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT! 💎

We are proud to recognize and extend our heartfelt appreciation to Seaview Orthopaedic & Medical Associates, a generous Diamond Sponsor of The Gingerbread Ball 2026, benefiting the Fisher House Foundation! 🇺🇸

We are especially honored to welcome Dr. Joseph T. Gower, M.D., Lieutenant Colonel, USAFR (Ret.), as our distinguished 2026 Gingerbread Ball Guest Speaker.

An accomplished orthopedic surgeon and military veteran of four combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, Dr. Gower has dedicated his career to serving others, both in uniform and through the practice of medicine. His remarkable military service and commitment to caring for our nation's heroes truly embody the spirit of this meaningful event.

Our sincere gratitude to Seaview Orthopaedic & Medical Associates for their generous sponsorship and commitment to supporting our military, veterans, and their families.

❤️ A very special thank you to Kit Roache, Founder of the Gingerbread Ball, for making this wonderful connection possible! Kit's dedication, passion, and continued commitment to the Gingerbread Ball have been instrumental in bringing together generous supporters who share our mission. We are truly grateful for everything she continues to do!

🎄 2026 GINGERBREAD BALL
📅 Saturday, December 5, 2026
🕕 6:00–10:30 PM
📍 Sheraton Eatontown Hotel, Eatontown, NJ

✨ Join us for an unforgettable evening supporting a wonderful cause!

🎟️ Registration:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/PGZCGPK6KHVSE

10/22/2026

🌟 PLATINUM SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT! 🌟

We are proud to recognize and extend our heartfelt appreciation to Shorepoint Wealth Management, a generous Platinum Sponsor of The Gingerbread Ball 2026 , benefiting Fisher House Foundation! 🇺🇸

A special thank you to Justin Lotano, President, and Joseph Burgard, Financial Advisor, for their generosity and commitment to supporting our military, veterans, and their families.

Our sincere appreciation also goes to Edward Thomas, Gingerbread Ball Co-Chair, for making this wonderful connection possible!

Your generosity and partnership help make this meaningful event possible, and we are truly grateful for your support!

🎄 2026 Gingerbread Ball
📅 Saturday, December 5, 2026
🕕 6:00–10:30 PM
📍 Sheraton Eatontown Hotel, Eatontown, NJ

✨ JOIN US FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING FOR A GREAT CAUSE!

🎟️ Event Details & Registration:
https://www.ausa.org/ausa-1st-region/events/monmouth-chapter-2026-gingerbread-ball

10/21/2026

🎄❤️ A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Anonymous Soldier Sponsor! 🇺🇸

We are deeply grateful to a generous supporter who has chosen to remain anonymous while sponsoring TWO SOLDIERS and their GUESTS to attend The Gingerbread Ball 2026 benefiting Fisher House Foundation

What a meaningful gesture of appreciation for those who serve our country! Your generosity allows these soldiers and their guests to enjoy a special evening of celebration, recognition, and gratitude. ❤️ 🪖 🇺🇸

✨ Would you like to make a difference while remaining anonymous?

We warmly welcome individuals, families, and businesses who wish to become sponsors or donors but prefer to keep their contributions private. Your generosity can make a lasting impact without public recognition.

🥂 We also invite you to join us!

📅 Saturday, December 5, 2026
📍 Sheraton Eatontown Hotel, Eatontown, NJ
🕕 6:00–10:30 PM

Come celebrate an unforgettable evening of dinner, dancing, friendship, and giving back to our military, veterans, and their families.

🌐 Learn more about attending, sponsoring, or supporting the Gingerbread Ball:

https://www.ausa.org/ausa-1st-region/events/monmouth-chapter-2026-gingerbread-ball

Whether your generosity is publicly recognized or quietly given, every act of kindness matters.

Thank you for helping us honor those who serve 🪖🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

10/20/2026

🎄✨ A SPECIAL THANK YOU to CIRCLE HYUNDAI ! ✨🎄

We are delighted to recognize Circle Hyundai for once again supporting the The Gingerbread Ball 2026 as a Gingerbread Village Sponsor! ❤️🇺🇸

We sincerely appreciate Circle Hyundai's continued generosity and commitment to this meaningful event benefiting Fisher House Foundation.

Circle Hyundai's ongoing support demonstrates how local businesses can make a meaningful difference beyond their doors.
Through their generosity, they are helping Fisher House Foundation continue its mission of providing a “home away from home” for military and veteran families while their loved ones receive medical care.

A very special thank you to Kit Roache, founder of the The Gingerbread Ball – Benefiting Fisher House Foundation for her continued dedication, invaluable connections, and tireless efforts in bringing wonderful community partners like Circle Hyundai together in support of this meaningful cause. Your commitment and passion continue to make a lasting difference! ❤️

To the entire Circle Hyundai team, thank you for being part of our Gingerbread Ball family and for continuing to stand with our Military, Veterans, and their Families! 🇺🇸❤️

🎄 2026 Gingerbread Ball
📅 Saturday, December 5, 2026
📍 Sheraton Eatontown Hotel | Eatontown, NJ
Your continued partnership and generosity are truly appreciated! ❤️
✨ JOIN US IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE! ✨
We warmly invite our friends, local businesses, and community members to attend the 2026 Gingerbread Ball or become an event sponsor! Whether you join us for an unforgettable evening or support us through a sponsorship, your participation helps us continue this important mission.

🎟️ Interested in attending or becoming a sponsor?
Visit our event page for tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and additional information:

🔗 https://www.ausa.org/ausa-1st-region/events/monmouth-chapter-2026-gingerbread-ball

Together, we can make a meaningful difference for those who have served our country and the families who stand beside them! 🇺🇸❤️

10/19/2026

🎄✨ A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO CIRCLE BMW ! ✨🎄

We are delighted to recognize Circle BMW for once again supporting the The Gingerbread Ball 2026 as a Gingerbread Village Sponsor! ❤️🇺🇸

We sincerely appreciate Circle BMW's continued generosity and commitment to this meaningful event benefiting Fisher House Foundation

Circle BMW's ongoing support demonstrates how local businesses can make a meaningful difference beyond their doors.

Through their generosity, they are helping Fisher House Foundation continue its mission of providing a “home away from home” for military and veteran families while their loved ones receive medical care.

A very special thank you to Kit Roache, founder of the Gingerbread Ball, for her continued dedication, invaluable connections, and tireless efforts in bringing wonderful community partners like Circle BMW together in support of this meaningful cause. Your commitment and passion continue to make a lasting difference! ❤️

To the entire Circle BMW team, thank you for being part of our Gingerbread Ball family and for continuing to stand with our Military, Veterans, and their Families! 🇺🇸❤️

🎄 2026 Gingerbread Ball
📅 Saturday, December 5, 2026
📍 Sheraton Eatontown Hotel | Eatontown, NJ

Your continued partnership and generosity are truly appreciated! ❤️

✨ JOIN US IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE! ✨

We warmly invite our friends, local businesses, and community members to attend the 2026 Gingerbread Ball or become an event sponsor! Whether you join us for an unforgettable evening or support us through a sponsorship, your participation helps us continue this important mission.

🎟️ Interested in attending or becoming a sponsor?
Visit our event page for tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and additional information:

🔗 https://www.ausa.org/ausa-1st-region/events/monmouth-chapter-2026-gingerbread-ball

Together, we can make a meaningful difference for those who have served our country and the families who stand beside them! 🇺🇸❤️

10/18/2026

Join us next Thursday evening in Freehold at 6:00 PM for the Monmouth Chapters 60th Birthday Celebration. Reservations are on a first come-first served basis as seating is limited.

10/16/2026

🎄✨ A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO THE VIN GOPAL CIVIC ASSOCIATION! ✨🎄

We are delighted to recognize the Vin Gopal Civic Association for once again supporting The Gingerbread Ball 2026 as a Sterling Sponsor! 🇺🇸❤️

A very special thank you to Senator Vin Gopal for his continued generosity, commitment, and unwavering support of this meaningful event benefiting Fisher House Foundation.

Beyond the Gingerbread Ball, Senator Gopal's dedication to public service, community engagement, and charitable initiatives throughout Monmouth County reflects a genuine commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of the people and families he serves.

We are grateful for his continued partnership and for the important role he plays in strengthening our community.

Thank you, Senator Gopal and the Vin Gopal Civic Association, for helping us honor and support our Military, Veterans, and their Families! 🇺🇸 ❤️

10/15/2026

🎄✨ A Special Thank You to AMERIPACK! ✨🎄

We are delighted to recognize Ameripack Cases as our Decor & Cookies Sponsor for the The Gingerbread Ball 2026! Your generous support helps bring the holiday magic to life while benefiting Fisher House Foundation and supporting our Military, Veterans, and their Families. 🇺🇸 ❤️

Thank you, Ameripack, for helping make this special evening even sweeter! 🍪🎄

10/08/2026

🎶✨ GET READY TO DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY! ✨🎶

We're excited to welcome The Seth Tieger Band as our featured live entertainment at the 2026 Gingerbread Ball! 💃🕺

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, and holiday magic—all benefiting Fisher House Foundation and supporting our Military, Veterans, and their Families! 🇺🇸❤️

🎄 Saturday, December 5, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM
📍 Sheraton Eatontown Hotel, Eatontown, NJ
🎟️ $165 per guest

✨ Reserve your seats today!
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/PGZCGPK6KHVSE

See you on the dance floor! 🎶✨

Address

P. O. Box 497
Eatontown, NJ
07724

Website

http://www.ausa-monmouth.org/

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