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Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense agency established in 1972 whose mission is to gain and maintain employer support for Guard and Reserve Service by recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of the law and resolving conflicts through mediation.
ESGR volunteers provide free education, consultation, and if necessary, mediation for employers of Guard and Reserve personnel. Please contact your local California ESGR office for more information and assistance.
We'd like to know about your program and if we can assist you. We'd like to learn from your success to help other companies with their Veteran recruiting programs. Contact California ESGR's Chairman and tell us what you're doing for our Nation's Veterans.
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And the number one reason: 1. Leadership: Military employees are excellent leaders and outstanding followers - loyal, dedicated, and highly motivated. Contact your local California ESGR office about how we can help you and your Guard and Reserve employee. 
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To add an event involving your Guard or Reserve members please CLICK HERE to send us an e-mail. We will contact you right away to make arrangements.
ESGR volunteers who wish to participate in Employer Outreach activities use the CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER link.
| Volunteer Coverage Color Coding: Green = Sufficient Volunteer Coverage Yellow = Additional Volunteers Requested Red = Need Volunteers!!! |
| Volunteer Need | Event | Date | Time | Location | Volunteer Assigned | Notes/Links |
| Patriot award presentation to: Mr. Tony Williams, Supervisor, United Parcel Service | 4/1/2011 | San Rafael | Woolley/Franklin | Read the story | ||
| Statement of Support signing and Patriot award presentation to: Costco Wholesale | 4/5/2011 | San Jose | Woolley/Franklin | Read the story | ||
| Statement of Support signing and Patriot award presentation to: CEO Ms. Erika Barrow, Contra Costa Children’s Mental Health | 4/19/2011 | 4:00 pm | San Rafael | Franklin/Peterson/Woolley | Read the story | |
| Patriot award presentation to: Ruth Skidmore, Northern California Medical Associates | 4/20/2011 | TBD | Santa Rosa | Woolley/Franklin | Read the story | |
| Statement of Support signing and Patriot Award presentation to: President Mr. Preston Pitts of Legacy, Inc. | 4/28/11 | Petaluma | Woolley/Franklin | Read the story | ||
| Statement of Support signing and Patriot award presentation to: Ms. Paula Shaw, Teacher, Class, Parents, and Staff at Murwood School | 5/10/11 | TBD | Walnut Creek | Woolley/Franklin | Read the story | |
| Patriot award presentation to: City of Folsom | TBD | TBD | Folsom | Morris/Manby/Brimhill | ||
| Statement of Support signing and Patriot award presentation to: Securitas Security Services USA | TBD | TBD | San Jose | Woolley/Franklin | ||
| Department of Defense Patriot award presentation to: Palo Alto Research | 7/14/11 | 1:30pm | Palo Alto | Woolley/Franklin | Read the story | |
| Department of Defense Patriot award presentation to: Paul Sanchirico, CISCO Systems | 7/26/11 | 3:00pm | San Jose | Woolley/Franklin | Read the story | |
| City of Oroville Proclamation for ESGR | 9/20/11 | TBD | Oroville | Morris | ||
| Presenting Patriot Awards, and Statement of Support Signing for Mounting Systems, Inc. | 11/29/11 | 11:00am | Mr. Brimhall |
Region 2: Central California: Roxanne Talman and Gilbert Florez, Regional Co-Chairman
| Volunteer Need | Event | Date | Time | Location | Base Access | Volunteer Assigned | Notes/Activity Report |
Region 3: Southern California: Mike Chaplin, Regional Chairman
| Volunteer Need | Event | Date | Time | Location | Base Access | Volunteer Assigned | Notes/Activity Report |
| Miramar NOSC Employer Day | 7/9/11 | 32nd St. San Diego Navy Base | X | Giovinazzi/Nathanson/Juarez | Read the story | ||
| NAS NI NOSC Employer Day | 7/23/11 | 1100-1500 | NAS NI NOSC Bldg 251 | X | Giovinazzi/Seaberg/Morelan/Morrissey | Read the story | |
| Patriot award presentation to: Solar Turbines | 8/30/11 | Solar Turbines, San Diego | Giovinazzi/Juarez | Read the story |
They are an excellent way to demonstrate the critical role of the National Guard and Reserve our nation's defense. Bosslift transports employers and supervisors to military training sites where they observe National Guard and Reserve members on duty as part of the Total Force. This provides the employer a better understanding of what their Reservists do when they are away from their civilian occupation for duty with their military units. Employers see firsthand the type and quality of military training and leadership activities National Guard and Reserve members receive. The selected sites for Bosslift usually emphasize National Guard and Reserve training and, whenever possible, include multiple branches of the military.
ESGR Bosslift gives employers a great opportunity to provide input to Department of Defense leadership. It provides employers the opportunity to share their insights on the challenges and benefits of having employees that serve in the Reserve components. Bosslift participants are asked about their concerns regarding their Reserve employees. Employers are encouraged to offer recommendations and ideas for improving the employer/employee relationship with respect to the consequences of military service. Lastly, employers are asked about their overall assessment of employer support programs and services. In addition to open discussion, their completed questionnaires are compiled in a written evaluation.
The California ESGR supports Bosslifts both from our State and from other States. Only one nomination per individual Guard member or Reservist will be accepted. Nominees must be physically able to climb into military equipment and walk without assistance.
See video examples of Boss Lifts in this Video section of this page.
Join these patriotic California employers (click here) and support your National Guard and Reserve member employees by signing and displaying a Statement of Support!. Click the NEW Statement of Support sample below to place your requeset to be counted as an employer that supports our military.
Say "Yes, I pledge my support to the National Guard and Reserve Members" by filling in and submitting this form. An ESGR Volunteer will contact you about signing a personalized Statement of Support and presenting you with the certificate for mounting and display in your company offices!
See California News link for recent recipients of these awards.
Awarded by the Reservist and the National Guard employee to their employers who support them as a vital part of the U.S. Military. All nominated employers receive this award and the "Patriot Pin."
Awarded by the State Committee to employers who go "Above and Beyond" the requirements of the law to support Guardsman and Reservists.
The Seven Seals Award is the highest award given by ESGR, and was created to publicly recognize American Employers who provide outstanding patriotric support and cooperation to employees and families of those who have been called to serve. Supportive employers are critical to maintaining the strength and readiness of our armed forces.
The Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award was instituted in 1996 under the auspices of the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).
Secretary of Defense William Perry authorized the first award in 1996 and presented it to Schneider National, McDonnell Douglas, United Parcel Service Central Florida District, Tektronix, Inc. and National Life of Vermont. In the years since, over 100 employers have received this prestigious award. Today, 15 awards are presented each year to employers in three categories, big business, small business and the public sector.
The nomination process is open to all Guard and Reserve personnel and their families and applications are submitted online to ESGR. A national selection board comprised of senior Defense officials and business leaders selects the award recipients.
California is honored to have the following outstanding supporters of Freedom as 2011 recipients of the Secretary of Defense Freedom Award:
Orange County Sheriff's Department
Wells Fargo & Co.
{News link to last years California ESGR Freedom Award Winners}
California Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Contacts
| Andrew C. Wiktorowicz P.E. State Chairman Bus: 562-936-1746 E-mail: Chairman@caesgr.org |
Region 1: Northern California Office Robert Anderson, Reg. 1 Chair 9800 Goethe Road, Box 37, Sacramento, CA 95826 Ph: 916-854-3106 | Fax: 916-854-3439 |
Region 1 David Lewis, Program Support Specialist E-Mail: david.l.lewis@us.army.mil Tammy A. Cameron, Administrative Support Technician E-mail: tammy.cameron@us.army.mil |
Patrick R. Kuykendall |
Region 2: Central California Office Roxanne Talman/Gilbert Florez, Reg. 2 Chair 4522 Saratoga Ave., Bldg. 15-145 Los Alamitos JFTB, CA 90720 Ph: 562-936-1746 | Fax: 562-936-1748 | Region 2 |
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Region 3: Southern California Office Mike Chaplin, Reg. 3 Chair 937 North Harbor Drive., Box 52, Bldg1 4th Floor, Rm 404, San Diego, CA 92123-5108 Ph: 858-414-8727 |
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