AUSA Suncoast Chapter's ANNUAL PROGRAMS

For over two decades, the Suncoast Chapter has hosted the annual Army Birthday Ball in Tampa. Held each June, this event is a celebration for the entire Army Family and represents the confluence of all programs supported by the Suncoast Chapter during the year.

The Suncoast Chapter works closely with local school systems throughout its area of responsibility and provides annual JROTC awards to outstanding cadets. Within Hillsborough County, scholarships are provided to the top ten cadets selected by the school system each Spring.

For seven years now, the chapter has partnered with Altria and the Brandon Elk's Lodge to provide an annual Thanksgiving dinner for local military families. This is the premier family programs event of the year for the chapter.

A generous contribution from CWU, Inc. allowed the Suncoast Chapter to create the Jenkins Military Leadership & Entrepreneurship Academy in 2022. The academy offers the following educational programs:

• Introductory seminars on government contracting
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course
• Premium Speaker Events

Over the last decades, this has been one of our most popular annual events held at Bay Palms Golf Complex at MacDill AFB. Proudly named after the 12th SMA of the Army, this is our chapter's annual fundraising event to support the Army Birthday Ball.

For over ten years now, our chapter has partnered with Vino E Pasta to provide an annual Independence Day Dinner for military families staying at the Fisher House located at the James A.Haley Veterans Hospital.