[sticklist] - Note from the Director of Alumni Relations

[Richard Forno]

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From: Spano, Frank [mailto:FSpano at vfmac.edu]
 
Gentlemen,
 
My name is Frank Spano and I am a 2001 graduate of VFMC. While at the
Forge, I served as a Mid-Year Plebe Trainer, Regimental Training NCO,
Infantry Battalion Sergeant Major, and Regimental Sergeant Major (during
the period following graduation). Following Valley Forge, I served as a
Special Agent with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations as an
Antiterrorism, Counterintelligence and Protective Service Operations
Specialist. I recently separated from Active Duty and am happy to be
returning home to the Forge.
 
As you know, I recently began work as the new Director of Alumni Relations
here at our Alma Mater and look forward to representing both the Alumni
Association and the Institution in a positive and energetic light. I have
set three broad target areas that will receive my immediate attention;
those being: 
 
* conduct and exceed set goals in major gift initiatives
* enhance alumni participation and satisfaction
* exceed fundraising and support goals
 
In order to effectively engage each of these targets I will focus my energy
on the following:
 
* provide timely and accurate response to all alumni inquiries and requests
for information/support
* identify and solicit major gift providers capable of matching/exceeding
present challenges 
* plan, advertise, and conduct Homecoming Weekend in a manner conducive to
greater participation and support from alumni of all ages
* serve as the unofficial historian of VFMA&C in an effort to preserve and
develop a rich heritage or leadership, customs, and traditions
* reinvigorate/revamp/develop current Alumni Regiments in key demographic
areas (Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Boston, Miami, New York, and Puerto
Rico) 
* introduce a culture of philanthropy to current cadets and provide low
cost/impact opportunities for continued involvement and development within
the Alumni Association
* provide a visible, alumni presence on post through planned events and
greater opportunities for cadet/alumni interaction
* develop and implement continuity plans for major recurring events
(Homecoming, Star, 100 Day, and TAC Dinners)
* establish an official school presence on social networking programs such
as Facebook.com and Myspace.com
 
I have had the great opportunity to work with many of you both as a cadet
and an alumnus and I am proud to say I am a member of the Continental Line.
I believe that Valley Forge provided me the opportunity to achieve great
success in a short period of time; and I have no doubt we will continue to
do that for years to come. Each alumnus who shares my passion for our alma
mater should stand united in support of our fellow alumni, the current
Corps of Cadets, the faculty staff and administrators of this school, and
certainly the fine young men and women who will continue the Long Grey Line
into the next century and beyond.
 
I look forward to seeing each of you on campus and welcome the opportunity
to speak with you regarding how best to realize and exceed the expectations
set before us. Have a safe and happy holiday season.
 
I remain, yours in Courage, Honor, Conquer,
 
Fraternally,
 
Frank Spano, Œ01C
 
1LT Frank M. Spano III
Director of Alumni Relations
Valley Forge Military Academy & College
1001 Eagle Road
Wayne, PA 19087
Phone: 610-989-1577
Fax: 610-989-1332
Email: fspano at fmac.edu <mailto:fspano at fmac.edu>
           alumni at vfmac.edu <mailto:alumni at vfmac.edu>
Website: www.vfmac.edu <http://www.vfmac.edu>

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