Many years before that, Major General I.G. Brown would use the term "be square" in many speech's that he made.  The word "square" was a trusted and wholesome word - you got a square meal, businessmen made square deals, you looked someone square in the eye to ensure they were being truthful.  Then in the 60's and 70's being a "square" meant you were different and you became an outcast; you were not part of the "in crowd". 

General Brown encouraged people to change that trend and return to the original meaning of the word that was "be square" in your day to day relationships.  It was on that basis that the first command of the Air National Guard Noncommissioned Officer Academy Graduate Association, Colonel Edwin Morrisey and the first commandant of the Air National Guard Noncommissioned Officer Academy Graduate Association, Chief Master Sergeant Paul Lankford formed the "BE SQUARE SOCIETY".

The BE SQUARE SOCIETY is comprised of members or others that have pledge their financial support either through a direct gift or a gift made at their passing by the executor of their estate to the Air National Guard Noncommissioned Officer Academy Graduate Association.  There are currently three levels of giving in the BE SQUARE SOCIETY - Bronze, Silver, Gold.  The Bronze level is held at the $250.00 level, the Silver level is held at the $500.00 level and the Gold level is held with a gift of $1,000.00.  The financial gift can be donated all at once or by payments made at your convenience or as stated above when you pass away and presented by your executor.  Once your pledge is paid, your name will be inscribed on a brass plate and will be mounted on a pledge board that is currently displayed at all of our national Seminars.

To date, the Air National Guard Noncommissioned Officer Academy Graduate Association has received pledges of almost up to $115,000.00.  Your pledge will ensure that our future members can enjoy the continued growth of this great Association.  It will also help the Air National Guard Noncommissioned Officer Academy Graduate Association further down the road to financial independence.  Please consider a pledge that falls within your financial capabilities and contact our Director-at-Large, Ways and Means.

BE SQUARE SOCIETY Application Form