Military Affairs Council (MAC)
Strength & Unity
Enhancing relationships and fostering a heightened understanding between council members and the military community.
CONNECT
MAC Partners connect with military leaders and families at all levels to enhance the strong relationship with Fort Liberty and Pope Army Air Field.
PARTNER
MAC is a partnership. A way to leverage community strengths to better connect with our military neighbors through events, education and outreach.
SERVE
MAC Partners coordinate with local business and community organizations to foster opportunities to serve the military and their families.
MILITARY AFFAIRS COUNCIL LEADERSHIP TEAM ā MEETS MONTHLY
The Military Affairs Council Committee meets in the conference room of the Greater Fayetteville Chamber, 1047 Murchison Rd., Ste. 120, Fayetteville NC 28301.Ā This meeting is open to MAC Leadership Team Members only.Ā If you would like an item to be added to the agenda contact MAC@FayBiz.com.
2024 MAC Chairperson
Nicole M. Winget is the interim dean for Adult and Online Education at Campbell University. She is also an instructor in the Homeland Security and Criminal Justice programs at Campbell University. She is on the boards of the Fayetteville Military Affairs Council, the Council for Military and College Educators, and the National Association of Institutions for Military Education Services.
ABOUT US
Every day approximately 47,000 military personnel and 10,618 civilian employees provide the talent needed to train, sustain, and deploy the combat forces to Americaās Crisis Response Contingency Corps and Special Operations Forces. In the time of crisis, Fort Liberty serves as the major nexus for massive troop deployment.
Becoming a Partner with the Military Affairs Council is not only a tremendous opportunity for members to meet personally with leaders from Fort Liberty and Pope Army Airfield, but it also serves as a networking opportunity for our military and their families. MAC continues to participate in other programs throughout the year to provide support and assistance, and works with other charitable groups supporting the military. MAC assisted in the fundraising for the Wall of Heroes at the United States Army Special Operations Commandās Memorial Plaza on Fort Liberty.
To find out more about MAC, contact Jami McLaughlin, staff liaison at 910-483-8133 or via email MAC@FayBiz.com
MAC membership is exclusive to members of the Greater Fayetteville Chamber only.Ā Ready to become a member?Ā Follow this linkĀ to join the Chamber and choose MAC as an add-on option.
Already an existing Chamber member and want to add MAC to your membership?Ā EmailĀ MemberAdmin@FayBiz.comĀ to be enrolled.
The Benefits of Being a MAC member
As a MAC member, you will:
- Attend MAC hosted events and socials that build better relationships and communications between the Fayetteville community and the service members and their families at no cost to yourself and a guest
- Attend Command briefings from Pope AAF and Fort Liberty to enlighten MAC members about the specific mission of each military installation and its impact on the community at-large
- Advocate for policies that support active-duty military, their families, and operations on Fort Liberty
- Receive a newsletter keeping you up-to-date with the latest about MAC events
- Participate in programs to inform our military population of the business, recreational, and social benefits of the Fayetteville community
- Have opportunities to add visibility to your business as a sponsor of MAC Events and Programs