From rforno at infowarrior.org Fri Sep 7 15:31:14 2007 From: rforno at infowarrior.org (Richard Forno) Date: Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:31:14 -0400 Subject: [sticklist] - Resignation of Jack Wyatt '57 from VF BOT Message-ID: -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Gentlemen -- I regret to inform you that Jack Wyatt '57 has announced his decision to resign from the VFMAC Board of Trustees effective immediately. On behalf of all alumni, I thank Jack for his years of dedicated service in a variety of roles both to Valley Forge and to the Alumni Association. I wish him all the best in his retirement and look forward to seeing him again on-post in the future. Thank you, Jack! - - -- Rick Forno '90 '92C < --- > From: Rapp, John Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 7:27 AM To: 'Jack Wyatt'; Bill Floyd; Tony McGeorge Cc: Bill Beute Subject: RE: BOT Resignation Dear Jack, I am sorry to see you leave the BOT. Your contributions of talent, time and dedication to the Forge will not be questioned. One of the proudest moments that I have had was recognizing and handing you the Outstanding Alumnus Award at this past Alumni Weekend. It has been my pleasure working with you, and as time permits, I still look forward to working with you in the future. Many Thanks! Courage, Honor, Conquer JRR < --- > From: Jack Wyatt Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 6:32 PM To: Bill Floyd; McGeorge, Tony Cc: Bill Beute; John Rapp Bill and Tony - For a variety of reasons, among them some proposed policy changes, attitudes toward the alumni and the Alumni Association and it's leaders, and most importantly, at the urging of my doctor and the insistence of my wife, I am resigning from the Board of Trustees of the VFMA Foundation and any affiliated committees, effective immediately. Other demands on my time and energy are much more important to me right now, particularly since I am no longer "appropriately aligned" with the Chair and apparently, several others on the BOT. It is no longer enjoyable to be a trustee. My activity with, and serving as president and chairman of the VF Alumni Association, and my three years on the Board of Trustees, up until recently, were very enjoyable and, I felt, very productive. I will continue to be as active as possible with the Alumni groups and will always be an active, proud, contributing and participating member of the VFMA&C alumni family. I was an alumnus long before I was a trustee and will never back away from the experience and pride of being part of VF alumni family. The alumni, if given half a chance by those in positions of authority, can help to rebuild VFMA&C. The administration and the BOT obviously can't do it alone. I fell that the BOT needs the alumni a lot more than the alumni needs the BOT. I hope my loyalty and devotion to Valley Forge and it's mission, is never questioned. It has been, is now, and always will be, unequaled by anyone. I hope you have a great day today and VF has a great future. Jack Wyatt, Class of 1957 Past President & Chairman, VFMA&C Alumni Association -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGP Desktop 9.0.6 (Build 6060) Comment: Rick's Current Public Key @ http://infowarrior.org/pgpkey.txt iQA/AwUBRuFuqClmcjtvXmz2EQKeEwCfQquwbtrGdJWv/lLYPBykur1mVbEAoJpq NESS07IfzPqPNwXdSkYZuUi+ =GmkE -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- From rforno at infowarrior.org Wed Sep 12 16:40:20 2007 From: rforno at infowarrior.org (Richard Forno) Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:40:20 -0400 Subject: [sticklist] - BG James Coates - Plaque Dedication Message-ID: -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Gentlemen: Following Chapel services on 16 September 2007, a bronze plaque will be dedicated to the memory of LTC James F. Coates, USA (Ret). As many of you recall, LTC (and later COL, VFMA&C) Coates served as Tactical Officer, Deputy Commandant of Cadets and Commandant of Cadets at Valley Forge until his retirement in 1991 and subsequent promotion to the grade of Brigadier General, VFMA&C. Many of us had the privilege of either knowing him when we were cadets or, in my case, serving under him in the Tactical Department. As you may know, Jim died this past year and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. Several alumni attended the graveside service. This past Spring, the Alumni Association nominated BG Coates to be posthumously recognized as an Honorary Alumnus, Class of 2007. His son Jeff attended the Saturday Parade to receive the recognition on his father?s behalf. Additionally, I encourage you to read the write-up by Jeff Conover ?76 at www.continentalonline.org entitled ?I Donned My Blues.? It is a wonderful tribute to a fine leader. I hope you will join me at Chapel services this Sunday to honor the memory of BG Coates. The Chapel Speaker for that day will be the current Commandant of Cadets, COL Thomas Medearis ?66. COURAGE, HONOR, CONQUER John R. Rapp ?74C President, Alumni Association -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGP Desktop 9.0.6 (Build 6060) Comment: Rick's Current Public Key @ http://infowarrior.org/pgpkey.txt iQA/AwUBRugWVylmcjtvXmz2EQLOmACgo7X6+Dw6GPdF5W1f5AUFO1iz9GcAn2Tq MvMgbK4umsGYeNw8DYV9sIbK =soAv -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- From rforno at infowarrior.org Thu Sep 13 11:27:43 2007 From: rforno at infowarrior.org (Richard Forno) Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2007 07:27:43 -0400 Subject: [sticklist] - VFMA&C Alumni Tailgate on 22 Sep Message-ID: -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Gentlemen -- The VFMA&C Forgeway Committee will be sponsoring a Tailgate Picnic at the Sept 22nd home college football game. This event corresponds with the Hall of Fame Induction of the 1968 Undefeated Academy football team. The Forgeway Committee will be recognizing the "Best Of" Old Cadets and the "Best Of" New Cadets from each company, TAC Officers, and Regimental Staff; by providing them with hot dogs, chips, soda & candy. This second annual recognition began with the encouragement of then-Fourth Captain, now Regimental Commander, Kevin Fulmer. This event is open to All Alumni and Parents of Old Cadets for a nominal charge of $5 at the table. So come on out and enjoy the game and mix with the "Best Of" cadets! Al Heyer '69 Forgeway Committee Chairman -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGP Desktop 9.0.6 (Build 6060) Comment: Rick's Current Public Key @ http://infowarrior.org/pgpkey.txt iQA/AwUBRukepilmcjtvXmz2EQJluwCfXtgdFgc3eAwmWaJYdvnJWVFQisMAoJpj WMPD169Jk7XGCzFP4Pp8YpfB =3vmA -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- From rforno at infowarrior.org Tue Sep 18 16:01:22 2007 From: rforno at infowarrior.org (Richard Forno) Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:01:22 -0400 Subject: [sticklist] - Tac Officer Dinner Announcement Message-ID: -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Gentlemen, Please join the Alumni Association in thanking COL Medearis and the Tactical Department at the annual Tac Dinner. For the past twenty years, the Association has recognized these hard-working individuals by taking them to dinner in appreciation for all that they do for the Corps of Cadets. Details for the dinner are as follows: Date: Thursday, October 18, 2007 Place: Kimberton Inn Time: 6:30 P.M. for cocktails, dinner to follow Cost: $75 per person We would be delighted to have you join us. If you can?t, though, you can certainly join us in spirit by making a tax-deductible contribution to offset the cost of a Tac;s dinner in the amount of $75. Please make all checks payable to the VFMAC Alumni Association and indicate on the message line if it is for a Tac Dinner donation or payment for yourself to attend. In order to keep track of how many are attending (and/or contributing), please send your checks directly to: John R. Rapp, 1239 Victoria Lane, West Chester, PA 19380. We need to confirm the number of attendees to the restaurant by Friday, October 5, so please have your reservations submitted before that date. Thanks, again, for your generous support of the efforts of the Alumni Association and, especially, COL Tom Medearis and the Tactical Department. COURAGE, HONOR, CONQUER John R. Rapp ?74C President, Alumni Association Board of Directors -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGP Desktop 9.0.6 (Build 6060) Comment: Rick's Current Public Key @ http://infowarrior.org/pgpkey.txt iQA/AwUBRu/2OClmcjtvXmz2EQJj0wCdHu1CgKnRrXyi6w23xoQY8gYgIFsAoNkL DZhLb4Mbs2mz4HK2gBep7Gk5 =tze+ -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- From rforno at infowarrior.org Sun Sep 23 21:25:29 2007 From: rforno at infowarrior.org (Richard Forno) Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 17:25:29 -0400 Subject: [sticklist] - COL Tom Medearis Chapel Speech Message-ID: -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Gentlemen -- On 16 Sep 07 our Commandant and fellow Alumnus, COL Tom Medearis '66 gave the Sunday Chapel address. For those interested, we have reposted his prepared remarks "HONOR IN A FALLEN WORLD" on the Continental Online website. http://continentalonline.org/medearis-chapel.html Cheers, - -Rick '90' 92C -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGP Desktop 9.0.6 (Build 6060) Comment: Rick's Current Public Key @ http://infowarrior.org/pgpkey.txt iQA/AwUBRvbZsClmcjtvXmz2EQKlNgCfYgkHotYKeaLtv953sxJ40XdOMSEAn0Mo nGGt1HnsXHo5aS+PmRx24/LU =g5m8 -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- From rforno at infowarrior.org Fri Sep 28 01:01:11 2007 From: rforno at infowarrior.org (Richard Forno) Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:01:11 -0400 Subject: [sticklist] - AABOD Chairman Message to Alumni Message-ID: -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 To all Alumni: During the past week, some members of the alumni have received an email from other alumni which contained a letter from Richard Robitaille to the VF Board of Trustees. In the letter Mr. Robitaille makes allegations about Dr. Kathleen Anderson, VP Academic Affairs, concerning academic grading. I would like to make you aware of what actions have been taken: 1. Upon receipt of the letter in question, Tony McGeorge, VFMAC President contacted the Director of Human Resources and Bill Floyd, VF BOT Chairman. Immediately an internal investigation was begun concerning these allegations. Further, as a precaution, the Middle States Association was notified by the administration. 2. At the Board of Trustees level, chairman Bill Floyd appointed an independent outside counsel to fully investigate this matter. In order to avoid any conflict of interest the special commission will report their findings directly to BOT Chairman Floyd. I would like to emphasize that these claims are unsubstantiated. As such, it is inappropriate for any of us to engage in spreading rumors. In keeping with the strong values which each one of us has learned to embrace by virtue of our Valley Forge training, I would like to request your support in allowing the tenets of due process to work effectively for all parties. Please be assured that this matter is receiving top priority. Your continued positive support for Valley Forge is appreciated. William M. Beute, '63C Chairman, Alumni Association Board of Directors -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGP Desktop 9.0.6 (Build 6060) Comment: Rick's Current Public Key @ http://infowarrior.org/pgpkey.txt iQA/AwUBRvxR+SlmcjtvXmz2EQIKtwCeMk0LfQWiVr2WaSHp+dEvcMbNFBgAnRHt saD64pTM6Q/b95zWb0DJKOvH =vR0p -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----