In this episode of the Swandingo Files our host Stephen Swanson spoke with Amy Tiemeyer.
I have been a volunteer my whole life, so much so I am writing a book: Stories of a volunteeraholic. I began volunteering in the JBLM community on and off post more than 15 years ago. I am a US Army and Navy Reserve veteran, military spouse, and Life member of AUSA, VFW, and as a member Wear Blue Run to Remember. I have had the opportunity to be a part of projects and programs that span the country. Because of the amount of volunteering and work put in especially in AUSA, I have also been given the opportunity to travel to different states and speak about; best practices, building relationships, communication, and garnering new ideas.
In support of the JBLM community, I have made myself available to help units find support and coordination for things such as; unit balls, organizational days, holiday parties and building relationships. The relationships between soldiers, our community, and the businesses that surround us have the ability to make great impacts. Santa suits and Easter bunnies seem trivial, but they are the building blocks to our family’s ability to be resilient during stressful times.
I am currently the Washington State President for the Association of the United States Army (AUSA). Our state raises over $150,000.00 yearly in support of all the programs and events that build moral, family readiness, aide against suicide, build professionalism and educate our community on military needs. I am new on staff for the Travis Manion Fdn.-TMF, however I have been a volunteer with TMF for over 2 years. Because of my new role I have started to build relationships with local members of TMC- The Mission Continues and MVP-Merging Vets and Players. I am also a new podcast co-host of Helping the Brave, which lets veterans across the country share their stories of transition from the military, overcoming challenges, as well as share recourses and insights so we can work on building better networks.
I completed my Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Management through Western Governors University. My undergraduate is a Bachelor of Science in Business & Management and is also through WGU. As an avid learner I continue to take courses whenever I can, I hope to complete a doctoral program at some point.
As a past President of the Air Force Association on McChord field I was a part of creating the first Airmen Appreciation Day, and building better relationships with each unit on McChord, camp Murray and the Airmen attached to the Lewis side of JBLM. Through AFA we provided awards and scholarships to JrROTC, spouses and airmen. I was invited to speak at the 62nd airwing’s wingman day as AFA president. I spoke about being present for each other both in the military and in the community, the event had just over 4,000 in attendance.
As Past Honorary Commander of Commander, 62d Comptroller Squadron, I have had the opportunity to continue supporting Airmen in a direct way; through promotions, holiday events, and unit activities.
As a part of the Navy League of Tacoma executive council for 2 years I was supporting Navy, Marines, and Coastguardsmen in our area, with awards and monetary support.
I have enjoyed volunteering at the USO Northwest Shilo center on McChord where my team served hundreds of sandwiches and hot dogs. I volunteered during deployments and welcome homes, as well as helped coordinated deserts for the annual USO Gala.
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