This years NATCON 2021 went Great!!! The 127th Anniversary of Pershing Rifles did not allow COVID-19 to stop our National Convention, which this year was held (like most other events and work) Online.
REGISTRATION was for the first time AT NO COST , but a registration was still required.
Event Schedule:
program provided was: NATCON 21-NSPRAA.pdf
Welcome’s were provided by:
- MG Evans, Cadet Command
- Sister Christine Beeler
- Brother Ernie Talbert
- Brother Gary Connor
- Brother Douglass Dollar
- Brother Don Jacka
0900 – PRG Opening – Opening session for all
1000 – NSPRAA Annual Business Meeting (see below)
Slides presented were NSPRAABusMeeting2021FINAL.pdf
The Graduate Unit guide to unit operations discussed is downloadable here -> NSPRAA GSOP-21
1400 – Pershing Rifles Leadership Panel – Pershing Rifles and Angels currently serving in the Army and Air Force (Active, Guard, or Reserve) between the ranks of CPT and COL, answered candid questions from our undergrads and those in the Audience
1600 – Financial Planning – a look at what graduating Brothers, and those in the first band of membership should be thinking about, and preparing for, as they embark upon, and improve upon their careers. Slides from that briefing are here – NATCONfinmgmtbrief
1900 – Awards and Recognitions Dinner – With addresses from Brother Colin Powell, and Brother Michael Rochelle, this event was a definite Must attend! Some of the NSPRAA recognitions can be seen here -> NATCONNewUnits21.pdf
2030 – Free Concert & Zoom Social – It wouldn’t be a P/R event, without an opportunity to rub elbows with our brothers, and make a few toasts, share a few stories, and have a few drinks!
In the Main room, there was a Free Concert, provided by Brother Rufus Barnette, #2 P/R SPR04 PRIVATE EYE(I). Listed on Apple music, Amazon Music, and SoundCloud, and www.rufusbarnette.com Rufus, did a great job providing us with a Free Concert for the first time on a Virtual Platform!
BUSINESS MEETING INFORMATION
Nominations for 2021 NSPRAA National Presidential Elections, the 2021 Unsung Hero award ,and Proposed Bylaws Amendments are now OPEN. Elections will take place on Saturday March 13, 2021 at NATCON 2021 at the Alumni Business Meeting and Legislative Session for all active members of NSPRAA. All active members are eligible to make nominations and propose amendments.
Presidential Election – To nominate a fellow member for the office of 
National President, the nominee must be as follows:
- An active dues paying member of NSPRAA prior to January 1, 2021.
- Not subject of/to any disciplinary action or hazing/misconduct investigation from NSPR Undergrad, NSPRAA or the Pershing Rifles Group as an undergraduate or alumni member within the last five (5) years.
- Must commit to a two (2) year presidential term.
All nominating members must write a statement of support and must confer with their nominee prior to making a nomination and ensure that the nominee is willing to accept the nomination. The head of the Elections Committee to confirm eligibility and acceptance prior to moving forward and will contact all nominees.
The winner of the election was Brother Willis Madden.
The Unsung Hero Award is awarded annually to NSPRAA members 
who go above and beyond in a capacity to serve the organization in an effort to fill a void or “pick up slack” when needed. These members often go unnoticed by the body at large, but play a vital role in the mission’s success. We award two Unsung Hero Awards each year.
The recipient of the Unsung Hero Award, was Brother Teon Singletary
Legislative Session
Annually, during the Annual Business Meeting and Legislative Session, 
the general body will consider proposed amendments to the NSPRAA Bylaws. Bylaws amendments must pass by majority vote.
There were No Bylaws ammendments proposed.
All nominees for National President and for the Unsung Hero awards must meet the following criteria:
- An active dues paying member of NSPRAA prior to January 1, 2021.
- Not subject of/to any disciplinary action or hazing/misconduct investigation from NSPR (Undergrad), NSPRAA (Grad) or the Pershing Rifles Group (HQ) as an undergraduate or alumni member within the last five (5) years.
Per NSPRAA Bylaws, each active member must have be active and be in good standing no later than March 1, in order to be eligible to vote in the Legislative Session.
We thank you for your support of NSPRAA and the Pershing Family of Organizations! We hope you will help us make this a great event, encourage your Brothers and Sisters (both Undergrad and Grad) to join us, and we look forward to seeing you at NATCON 2022!
NSPRAA NHQ Staff