12 NOV 2018 (Smyrna, Del.) - Delaware Committee of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (DE ESGR) announces the launch of their formal search for the next ESGR State Chair.

The State Chair is an official Department of Defense volunteer position. The position carries a three-year term and the protocol of a military two-star flag officer. The selected candidate for this prominent position will be required to take an oath of office and will be sworn in during a formal ceremony.   The State Chair will serve at the pleasure of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs.  Most importantly, the DE ESGR State Chair’s role is to provide the leadership and vision for a team of dedicated volunteers spread all across Delaware in carrying out the mission.

ESGR operates through a network of thousands of volunteers nationwide and in all state committees. ESGR conducts volunteer activities, like employer outreach and awards presentations, military education briefs, and mediation. ESGR’s dedicated volunteers come from all walks of life. They are business executives, military spouses, civic leaders, military personnel, and patriotic citizens. ESGR volunteers seek to improve the employer relations of our brave men and women that place themselves in harm’s way, leave their families, and put their careers on hold as they preserve our way of life.

Proven leaders, who are interested and meet qualifying skills for the DE ESGR State Chair position, as listed in the enclosure, are encouraged to submit a nomination.  To be considered for selection by the search committee, each interested candidate should submit their nomination package, to include the following items:
1. Biographical summary or Resume
2. A letter stating his/her willingness to accept the position, reason(s) for interest in serving, and thoughts and plans for leading the Delaware ESGR state committee
3. Other supporting materials, as appropriate (recommendations, photos, etc.)

Nomination packages must be submitted via US Mail no later than December 15, 2018, to the DE ESGR Search Committee Chair c/o Dawn Walker, Delaware National Guard, Smyrna Readiness Center, 103 Artisan Drive, Smyrna, DE 19977, or email: frank.ingraham@comcast.net. Anyone having any questions regarding the process may call the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Frank Ingraham at (302) 530-2254.

About ESGR
ESGR, a Department of Defense office, was established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve Component service members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment.   Paramount to ESGR's mission is encouraging employment of Guardsmen and Reservists who bring integrity, global perspective and leadership to the civilian workforce.
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