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Almost half of our military force resides in the Reserve Component which is comprised of the National Guard and Reserve. The men and women who serve in the Reserve Component are unique in that they also have civilian employers. Support of America’s employers and the employees they share with the nation ensures the viability of the all-volunteer force, and thus our national security.
Our dedicated volunteers come from all walks of life. We are business executives, civic leaders, and patriotic citizens.
Please click Why Be an ESGR Volunteer? to download or view online an interactive PDF presentation. Ready to sign-up? Please click HERE to download the ESGR Volunteer Application (contact your local California ESGR office for instructions).
As an ESGR volunteer you become a contributing citizen to our National Security. Besides helping your community, volunteer hours also count towards the President’s Volunteer Service Award.
California State Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Volunteer Leadership:
Mr. Andrew Wiktorowicz, California State ESGR Chairman
Mr. Robert Anderson, California State ESGR Region 1 Vice-Chair
Ms. Roxanne Talman/Mr. Gilbert Florez, California State ESGR Region 2 Vice-Chair
Mr. Mike Chaplin, California State ESGR Region 3 Vice-Chair
Mr. Joe Boscacci, California State ESGR Training Director
Mr. John Woolley, Military Outreach Director
Mr. Art Alvarez, Employment Outreach Director
Mr. Tom Lasser, Public Affairs Director
Mr. Ron Pierre, Ombudsman Director
Mr. Patrick Morrissey, Communications Director/Webmaster/Public Affairs Coordinator
(6/2011) Pre- and Post – Mobilization Briefing for California 
Note: Inform the POC of this website address for download of the ESGR presentation. Presentations must otherwise be burned to CD for use on Military Installations.
Please review the online Outreach calendars for your opportunity to brief military reserve units attend ESGR award presentations in your area.
Military Outreach Calendar Links (by region)
Employer Outreach Calendar Links (by region)
You need to track your volunteer hours for both the Member Activity Reporting Committee's requirements to ESGR and the President's Volunteer Service Award (Presented by CA ESGR).
version and e-mail to your local office, click HERE. Submitting either form is crucial to our committee's continued funding.
California ESGR knows that your support of the troops comes from your heart, but we want to make sure you are recognized for your dedication and sacrifice that means so much to America's heroes
The President's Volunteer Service Award, which was established in 2003, recognizes the valuable contributions volunteers make to this country. Any individual, family, or group-including kids age 5 and above--can receive Presidential recognition for volunteer hours earned
Awards include a bronze, silver or gold pin with a signed letter and certificate from the President of the United States.
Click here to enter your hours for the President's Volunteer Service Award.
As a volunteer you may do some traveling to meetings or to brief members of the National Guard and Reserves. You are eligible to have costs such as mileage and housing paid. Please use the following forms (download and send to your local ESGR staff.)
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If you spend money for photocopying or supplies use the Claim for Reimbursement Form.
Download SF 1164 Claim for Reimbursement or Expenditures (Previous version lacked auto-calculation.)
E-Mail Regional Staff with supplies order request using the information below. Include event information where supplies will be used, your name, and contact information. NOTE: To order the CA ESGR Challenge Coin (pictured above) contact your local office for information.
Ordering ESGR Materials (apparel, desk items, etc.)
To set up a login user name and password for personal credit card purchases contact: Christie Thornton at (877) 222-8494.
Exhibit Arts (EA) http://www.esgronlinestore.com
Press Release
Press Release SAMPLE
. Contains information from an actual 2009 press release. Remember when submitting Press Releases to include pictures (when available) an identify people in the pictures. You may put the picture in the press release, but please attach the image to the e-mail when submitting.
Don't have Microsoft Word? Just want to get the word out? Use this 
e-mail Press Release and the CA ESGR Website volunteers will do the rest. Please click HERE to submit a Press Release.
Public Service Announcement
If the opportunity presents itself to perform a radio public service announcement (PSA), this is the official script from National for ESGR 15 and 30 Second PSAs.
Joseph Boscacci, Training Director California State ESGR
If you have any questions about these training materials, please contact the Training Director. Some of the presentations require the MS PowerPoint Viewer where noted. To download the viewer, click HERE.
(Requires MS PowerPoint Viewer)(Requires MS PowerPoint Viewer)Additional training videos and presentations will be added when available.
NOTE: All training locations and schedules are subject to change.
The Area Chair + Emerging Leader course is open to the following ESGR positions who have not attended this training course in the previous three years: State Committee Chair, Area Chair, an "Emerging Leader" as designated by the State Committee. An "Emerging Leader" is a Volunteer anticipated to fill a State Committee Leadership position. One Full Time Staff (FTS) position from each State Committee may attend a VLTP course.
Training Pre-requisites: Attendees are required to have completed the following ESGR courses and have their training records updated at ESGRNet.com before attending the VLTP:
(Note: to access USERRA 102, users must re-register because the USERRA 101 user name and passwords won’t work for 102.)
Basic Ombudsman Course (to become an ombudsman)
Prerequisites: Be a registered ESGR member and have completed new volunteer training at the local or State-level. Complete DOL’s online USERRA 101 and 102. Have access to internet and able to use the Inquiry and Case Management System.
Candidates for the course are nominated by State Ombudsman Director or Case Coordinator in prioritized order. As seats are limited, seats are filled based on analyzing number of current ombudsman in each State and the last three year trend of number of cases worked by ombudsmen in each State and other criteria or circumstances per Subcommittee guidance; i.e. is there a need for additional ombudsmen to work cases. Provide your roster of nominees with the following information: name, email address, phone number, and length of time with ESGR. If more than one person, list your priority. Direct your roster and questions to ESGR_Training@osd.mil or 1-800-336-4590 ext 548.
Advanced Ombudsman Course (refresher course)
Prerequisites: Same as Basic Course plus served as an ESGR ombudsman for minimum of 3 years and worked 4 cases in the last 2 years and did not attend national-level hosted ombudsman training in the last 3 years.
Candidates for the course are nominated by State Ombudsman Director or Case Coordinator in prioritized order; i.e. if you have 3 candidates - prioritize in order who you desire to train. As seats are limited, seats are filled based on priority and based upon Subcommittee input. Provide your roster of nominees with the following information: name, email address, phone number, and length of time with ESGR. If more than one person, list your priority. Direct your roster and questions to ESGR_Training@osd.mil or 1-800-336-4590 ext 548.
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 |
Patrick R. Kuykendall |
Region 2: Central California Office Roxanne Talman and Gilbert Florez, Reg. 2 Co-Chairs 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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