53RD Annual Meeting of Members
For the first time ever, the United States Army Warrant Officers Association (USAWOA) Annual Meeting of the Members (AMM) will be held in the picturesque and culturally rich city of Tacoma, Washington! Situated in the heart of the Puget Sound region, Tacoma boasts stunning natural landscapes, a vibrant arts scene, and a rich maritime history.
This year's AMM is more than just a gathering; it's a chance for professional advancement, networking, and personal discovery. Tailored specifically for the Army Warrant Officer community, the event will feature updates on association activities, professional development sessions, and numerous opportunities to strengthen connections within our community. Join us in Tacoma for an unforgettable experience blending tradition with the spirit of the Pacific Northwest!
📜 Business Agenda
USAWOA 53rd Annual Meeting of the Members — “The Quiet Professionals®”
“Warrant Officers Taking Care of Warrant Officers.”
- 1200–1700 — Registration Hotel
- 1200–1400 — Pre-BOD Meeting Hotel
- 1800–2000 — President’s Reception — CW5 (Ret) Michael Dye
- 0700–0800 — Registration (Late Arrivals) Hotel
- 0800–0900 — Call to Order — 53rd AMM — CW5 (Ret) Michael Dye
- Pledge of Allegiance — CW5 (Ret) Michael Dye
- Invocation — CW2 (Ret) Gerry Wentworth
- Welcome — USAWOA President — CW5 (Ret) Michael Dye
- Key People & Admin Announcements — CW5 (Ret) Michael Dye
- Parliamentarian’s Report, Rules & Procedures — CW4 (Ret) Roy Valiant
- Quorum Confirmation — Credentials Committee
- Corporate Partners Recognition — CW5 (Ret) Michael Dye
- Greetings from Tacoma’s Mayor — Hon. Victoria Woodards
- 0900–0930 — AMM Opening Address — LTG Robert Harter (MS Teams)
- 0930–0945 — Break
Reports from Association Leadership
- 0945–0955 — National President — CW5 (Ret) Michael Dye
- 0955–1005 — Vice President — CW5 (Ret) Kevin Boughton
- 1005–1015 — Treasurer — CW4 Matthew Tolbert
- 1015–1025 — European Region — CW4 William Gould
- 1025–1035 — Western Region — CW5 (Ret) Charles Dowd
- 1035–1045 — Mid-Northern Region — CW3 Yolanda Peterson
- 1045–1055 — Mid-Southern Region — CW4 Margarita Jones
- 1055–1105 — Southeastern Region — CW5 (Ret) James White
- 1105–1115 — Northeastern Region — CW4 (Ret) Bill Buss
- 1115–1130 — Executive Director/HQ Update — CW5 (Ret) Michael Dye
- 1130–1145 — USAWOA Historical Foundation — CW4 (Ret) Pete Hill
- 1145–1300 — Lunch (not provided)
- 1300–1310 — USAWOA Scholarship Foundation — CW5 (Ret) Jim White
- 1310–1320 — USAWOA Past President’s Council — CW4 (Ret) Pete Hill
- 1320–1330 — USAWOA Web & Social Media — CW3 (Ret) Daniela Davies
- 1330–1415 — WOPD — Personal Financial Planning — CW3 (Ret) Cassy Randolph, Radvanyi Wealth Management
- 1415–1430 — 1918 Society — CW5 (Ret) White / CW4 (Ret) Buss
- 1430–1445 — TMC Update — CW4 (Ret) Jack DuTeil
- 1445–1500 — Break
- 1500–1600 — WOPD — Chapter President Panel — CW4 Mikie Brown
- 1600–1700 — Discussion — USAWOA Strategy — CW5 (Ret) Michael Dye
- 1700–1730 — USAWOA Region Breakout Sessions — Region Directors
- 1730 — Adjourn
- 1830–UTC — Northeast Region’s Reception — Business Casual Attire
Wed · Oct 22, 2025
CWA · PME · Panels
- 0800–0845 — Call to Order & Reconvene — 53rd AMM — CW5 (Ret) Michael Dye
- Pledge of Allegiance — CW5 (Ret) Michael Dye
- Administrative Announcements — CW5 (Ret) Michael Dye
- Quorum Confirmation — Credentials Committee
- Review & Approve Day 1 Minutes — CW4 Blake Johnson
- 0845–0915 — 53rd AMM Photo — All in Attendance
- 0930–1015 — WOPD — Army Reserve CCWO — CW5 LaShon White (MS Teams)
- 1015–1100 — WOPD — Army National Guard CCWO — CW5 Bernard Aguon (MS Teams)
- 1100–1130 — Break
- 1130–1230 — Day 2 Address — LTG Matthew McFarlane, I Corps & JBLM (MS Teams)
- 1230–1330 — Lunch (Not Provided)
- 1330–1430 — WOPD — Company Grade WO Panel — CW2 Edwin Garcia
- 1430–1515 — WOPD — USAWOCC PME Update — COL Kevin McHugh
- 1515–1530 — Break
- 1530–1630 — Discussion — USAWOA Finance Strategy — CW4 Matthew Tolbert
- 1630–1730 — Breakout Sessions — USAWOA Strategy — CW5 (Ret) Michael Dye
- 1730 — Adjourn
- 0800–0900 — Call to Order & Reconvene — 53rd AMM — CW5 (Ret) Michael Dye
- Pledge of Allegiance — CW5 (Ret) Michael Dye
- Administrative Announcements — CW5 (Ret) Michael Dye
- Review & Approve Day 2 Minutes — CW4 Blake Johnson
- 0900–0945 — Day 3 Opening Address — BG Paul Sellars, WAARNG CG
- 0945–1030 — WOPD — Chief Warrant Officer of the Army — CW5 Aaron Anderson (MS Teams)
- 1030–1045 — AUSA/USAWOA Partnership — CW5 (Ret) Doug Englen
- 1045–1130 — Veterans Benefits / Q&A — Bigfoot Chapter / JBLM / VSO
- 1130–1145 — 54th AMM Update — Keystone Chapter / Region 6
- 1145–1215 — Future AMMs (55th AMM) and Vote — CW5 (Ret) Michael Dye
- 1215–1230 — Break (Awards Ceremony Setup)
- 1230–1330 — Chapter & Region Awards — CW5 (Ret) Michael Dye
- 1330–1335 — Vote to Defer AMM Business to BOD — CW5 (Ret) Michael Dye
- Benediction — CW2 (Ret) Gerry Wentworth
- Adjourn 53rd AMM — CW5 (Ret) Michael Dye
- 1400–1530 — 53rd AMM Board of Directors Meeting — BOD Members
USAWOA 53rd Annual Awards Banquet & Ball — Hotel Venue
- 1700–1800 — Cocktails — All Guests
- 1800–1830 — Receiving Line — CW5 (Ret) Dye // Mr. Kawika Lau
- 1830–1845 — Presentation/Retiring of the Colors · POW/MIA Table Ceremony · Dinner Blessing — CW2 (Ret) Gerry Wentworth
- 1845–1930 — Dinner
- 1930–2000 — Keynote Dinner Speaker — Mr. Kawika Lau
- 2000–2045 — National Awards Ceremony — CW5 (Ret) Michael Dye
- Don Hess Lifetime Achievement Award
- USAWOA 2025 President’s Award
- USAWOA 2025 Warrant Officer Spouse of the Year
- USAWOA 2025 Warrant Officer of the Year
- 2045–2100 — President’s Closing Remarks — CW5 (Ret) Michael Dye
- 2100–UTC — Dancing
📸 Share Your 53rd AMM Photos
Help us capture the memories! You can email your photos directly to
wsmc@usawoa.org.
Scan the QR code below or click the button to open your email.
Please include your name and chapter in the email message.
📝 Member Proxy Form
To ensure we have a quorum, please complete the proxy form below:
Please return the completed form to
director@usawoa.org
.
