From rforno at infowarrior.org Tue Jun 10 11:39:18 2008 From: rforno at infowarrior.org (Richard Forno) Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:39:18 -0400 Subject: [sticklist] - DC Alumni Gathering withi Tony McGeorge Message-ID: -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 (Unfortunately I cannot attend, as I will be teaching in Boston that whole week......rick) Tom Balish '78'80C writes: "The President of VFMAC Tony McGeorge will host a Washington, DC Regiment event on Friday June 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Inn located in the George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens. For more information on RSVPing and the event itself, please go to the school web site. This would be a great opportunity for us in the DC/Northern VA area to link up. Looking forward to seeing you! Tom Balish 78,80C" -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 9.8.2.3005 Comment: Rick's Current Public Key @ http://infowarrior.org/pgpkey.txt wj8DBQFITmfpKWZyO29ebPYRAjiDAJ9MKddMBqN4719n60LpdEARdprbKQCgz1vE wG47HH/d6MXqABQ20gsUMB8= =qLl0 -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- From rforno at infowarrior.org Sat Jun 14 00:02:39 2008 From: rforno at infowarrior.org (Richard Forno) Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:02:39 -0400 Subject: [sticklist] - New College Dean Named Message-ID: <2B3CFCF0-584D-411A-AA6E-D1B5452550F7@infowarrior.org> -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 (c/o VFMAC E-News) Michael D. Krause, Ph.D. named new College Dean We are pleased to announce the appointment of COL Michael D. Krause, Ph.D., USA (Ret.) as the new Valley Forge Military College Dean and Director of Military Affairs effective 15 July 2008. Dr. Krause is an accomplished professional military officer, educator, author and businessman. He graduated with his B.A. (History), Norwich University, received his M.A. (Modern European History), Georgetown University and his Ph.D. (Modern European History), Georgetown University. He also holds a Diploma, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, and Diploma, National War College. While serving on active duty he was Chief, Logistics Planning Cell, 22d Support Command, Deputy Chief of Military History and Deputy Commander, U.S. Army Center of Military History, Professor of Strategy and Military History, National War College, Battalion Commander, 3rd Support Command and Battalion Commander, 7th Infantry Division. Dr. Krause has taught at: the United States Military Academy at West Point, University of Kentucky, University of Maryland (Far East Division), Chapman College, University of Maryland (European Division), Naval War College and American Military University. In the civilian sector he was Owner of KRI, a strategic planning company for both the public and private sector; Director, Logistics Planning at Amazon.com and Chairman, SecureChain, Inc. doing business analysis and leadership development. His awards and honors include: Member, Army Science Board; Honorary Research Fellow, Korean Institute for Defense Analysis and Senior Advisor, Reserve Forces Policy Board; awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Secretary of Army Award for Public Service, et al. He is the author of numerous publications. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Krause and his wife Debbie to our Valley Forge community. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 9.8.2.3005 Comment: Rick's Current Public Key @ http://infowarrior.org/pgpkey.txt wj8DBQFIUwqiKWZyO29ebPYRAm2lAKDsWGmkgs5w30Sxb1wcX4IUOorHCgCg4C6o 7+P5QvftaYEqYJ5qy+1OVpw= =uW2e -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- From rforno at infowarrior.org Mon Jun 16 16:10:28 2008 From: rforno at infowarrior.org (Richard Forno) Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:10:28 -0400 Subject: [sticklist] - COL Tom Medearis '66 departing VFMAC Message-ID: <8C67B079-B065-441E-8047-9DEAC2175553@infowarrior.org> -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 All, It is my sad duty to report that COL Tom Medearis '66 will not be returning to Lee Hall as Commandant for this coming academic year and is departing VFMAC. Please note that there is no official news from the school or the Alumni Office on this item as yet -- however, I have received personal confirmation of this from Tom this morning, and presume the Alumni Office and/or Administration will make an official announcement at some point. Please note that I have no further information to report to you on this most regrettable of news items. As I told Tom this morning, I (as do all Alumni) hold him in the highest regard as a person, American, and a genuine example of what General Baker wished to produce when he founded our school. As one of Tom's proteges' from B Co nearly two decades ago, I still apply many of his lessons on a daily basis -- words cannot explain fully what his presence at VF and personal examples of leadership, integrity, and fairness have meant to me, my fellow Alumni, and the legacy of our Alma Mater. I presume that many of you feel the same way. Thank you, Tom. More to follow if/when/as it becomes available, but I wanted to pass the word. Rick '90 '92C -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 9.8.2.3005 Comment: Rick's Current Public Key @ http://infowarrior.org/pgpkey.txt wj8DBQFIVpB7KWZyO29ebPYRAjceAJ99743dUNh/VD8p8ghW0iO1Yfp3JACgxqvr npybAeMG5jXj/m0jrtdSPOI= =R5ko -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- From rforno at infowarrior.org Mon Jun 16 16:42:20 2008 From: rforno at infowarrior.org (Richard Forno) Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:42:20 -0400 Subject: [sticklist] - Resignation Letter, COL Tom Medearis '66 Message-ID: -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 - --- On Mon, 6/16/08, Medearis, Tom wrote: From: Medearis, Tom Subject: The Final Day To: "Gene Banco" Date: Monday, June 16, 2008, 11:45 AM Dear Gene -- I am writing to you this morning to let you know that I have tendered my resignation as Commandant of Cadets and that after 32 1/2 years of service will be leaving Valley Forge. This announcement is clear for release after 1130 hours this morning, June 16, 2008. As I explained to the President, I have decided to set a new course for the years left to me and I have accepted a position as Property Manager for a 35- acre estate in Chester County. I would ask that as the president and head of the Alumni Association Board of Directors you would make this information known to my many friends and brother alumni in the association. It is important that they realize that this decision was made by me without negative pressure from the administration. As I wrote in my letter to the President, "it was my goal this past year to reaffirm traditional standards and operational policies in the Tactical Department ~ ways of doing business that have proven effective and efficient. During this time I have appreciated your encouragement and support and that of the Superintendent as well." There will be alumni who, for their own reasons, will read negative implications into my leaving and blame the administration. Please reassure them that such a conclusion would be inaccurate. Wayne Hall and Lee Hall have been in agreement on virtually all issues this past year and my resignation should in no way be construed as being evidence of a "stab in the back" or anything of that nature. I know I can count on you to keep the record straight. The future of the school in part rests on the fact that our alumni support the course having been set. Not to do so puts into serious jeopardy the future of our Alma Mater. Finally, I thank you Gene for your interest and help over the months. I knew I could always count on you to muster alumni support for our several joint undertakings. Thanks for your wise counsel and personal friendship. Thomas W. Medearis Colonel Thomas W. Medearis, '66 Commandant of Cadets Valley Forge Military Academy & College 1001 Eagle Road Wayne, PA 19087-3695 Phone: 610.989.1257 Fax: 610.989.1260 Email: tmedearis at vfmac.edu Website: www.vfmac.edu -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 9.8.2.3005 Comment: Rick's Current Public Key @ http://infowarrior.org/pgpkey.txt wj8DBQFIVpfuKWZyO29ebPYRArTaAKCIs25tulMyExsejx0clq06iKBkzACfR6wW PNozpEtiQQad//UR6ML0dDA= =ZiFJ -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----