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Burlington County Military Affairs Committee

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MISSION

The Military Affairs Committee was established by the Burlington County Board of Freeholders on June 10, 1987. The Burlington County Military Affairs Committe(BCMAC) is a New Jersey Not-for-Profit Corporation and is classified as tax exempt under IRS tax code 501c(3). The purpose and objective is to act as a liaison between county based military commanders and the civilian community to promote, maintain and foster a harmonious and mutual understanding of each other’s missions and issues to prevent problems. An all volunteer organization membership is open to any and all who individually and collectively share the common bond of our purpose.

Recognizing that the bases represent a major economic impact on our county and the region, it is imperative the civilian population understand and support the men and women of our military while they are in our community. The move to establish the first tri-service joint base in the country by bringing together Fort Dix, McGuire Air Force Base and Lakehurst Naval Air Station presents an opportunity for even more positive impact on our communities. Our membership can have a significant positive impact in assisting our service men and women know that they appreciated by supporting them and their families.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Board of Trustees consists of a minimum of 15 and maximum of 21 members elected from the general membership of which five board members serve as Officers. The Officers have general supervision of committee affairs including, but not limited to, fund raising projects and developing a working budget. All members of the board and officers are volunteers.

COMMITTEE FUNCTIONS

HEARTS APART: This committee is designed to provide assistance to children of military personnel who are both deployed somewhere throughout the world Committee members may aid these children by providing activities or any other assistance which might be needed.

MCGUIRE MUD RUN: A 10K run through the mud and the muck of the obstacle course on McGuire AFB. Both individual runners and teams of five can enjoy the thrill of sliding through the course to the showers at the finish line. All proceeds fund activities supporting the men and woman of the bases.

MONTHLY MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHTS: A night out for the troops to enjoy some food and beverage off base a VFW, Legion, Elks Lodge or restaurant. These events are coordinated with the military through BCMAC as a way to show the troops that the civilian community and organizations support their mission.

ARMED FORCES FREEDOM RIDE: A day for a beautiful ride through Southern New Jersey for motorcyle enthusiast to show their spirit in support of military. Starting at Barb's Harley Davidson and comulnating with a ride past the aircraft at McGuire AFB and finishing on the beautiful grounds of Fort Dix for music and a BBQ. Cosponsored by Barb's Harley Davidson, the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation and BCMAC with any profit split between the two organizations in support of their charitable activities.

PAST ACTIVITIES

Some of our major activities in the past few years have been to help our young military personnel in time of financial or personal need. We have sponsored briefing sessions with senior military leadership as well as Military Family Dinners and Pizza Parties for troops being deployed or returning from duty abroad. The committee helps keep the sense of family alive by issuing phone cards to troops deployed throughout the world so that they may call home and hear from loved ones. We provide gifts of bicycles and helmets to dependent children of military personnel and provide other silent partnerships with the leaders of Fort Dix and McGuire Air Force Base. We have annual fund raising events and provide trips to sporting events and social events as well as visits to military bases and service academies. Many of our members act as Honorary Commanders at our bases and participate in a wide range of on and off base activities.