Over the past five years, Delaware employers have been on BossLifts to military installations in California, Florida, Washington, D.C., and New Orleans. This event brings together local employers, military representatives and ESGR committee members in an information exchange breakfast setting. Because this only takes a few hours out of the business day, the program reaches employers who are unable to participate in BossLifts. Col Gary Dawson, Army Nat'l Guard - Del ESGR Exec. Each year, local guardsman and reservists invite their civilian employer to spend a day at their unit.
Employers see what their reservists do on weekend duty and annual tour.
This is usually the forum for employer awards presentation and recognition. The ESGR committee holds regular meetings to keep members informed and review program progress. Many annual meetings also include ceremonies that recognize employers, committee members and National Guardsmen and Reservists. Col Gary Dawson, Army Nat'l Guard - Del ESGR Exec. The National Committee for Employer support of the Guard and Reserve conducts an awards program designed to recognize employers who support a strong national Guard and Reserve force.