Central Territorial Soldiers’ Forum representatives met in August for our bi-annual assembly to discuss ideas, needs and concerns of soldiers around the territory. After devotions and prayer led by Lt. Colonels Bob and Collette Webster, territorial program secretary and assistant territorial program secretary, the work began.
Since the Soldiers’ Forum is still in its infancy, the members (who are divisional sergeant-majors and assistant divisional sergeant-majors) used this time to work on the forum’s infrastructure so it will be functional and effective. They determined the need for a mission statement to guide the forum’s work and so that soldiers and officers have a clear understanding of the forum’s role and responsibilities. Once the mission statement has received approval from territorial leadership, it will be shared with the territory.
Other items included an update on the progress of recommendations from the last forum meeting, discussion about how to continue to move those forward to completion, how to get divisional forums kicked off, and the best way to get corps representatives in place for the divisional forums. Much was accomplished, and we are looking forward to being an integral part of the Central Territory.
“We’re working hard to build an infrastructure for the Soldiers’ Forum platform by making progress on our web presence and gaining approval to build social media groups that help us stay connected. There will also be more to come on relationship-building and leadership training,” said Western divisional sergeant-major and representative Heather Guthrie. “We really feel like God has called upon the Soldiers’ Forum to inspire and empower soldiers to positively influence our Army and to cultivate growth for both present and future generations.”
The Territorial Soldiers’ Forum meets every January and August, but soldiers are encouraged to share their ideas, suggestions and concerns at any time of year.
Click here to learn more about the Territorial Soldiers’ Forum or find your representative.
