From rforno at infowarrior.org Fri Sep 4 14:32:51 2009 From: rforno at infowarrior.org (Richard Forno) Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2009 10:32:51 -0400 Subject: [sticklist] - Video: VF plan to convert to college Message-ID: <1CB8F815-CA67-46F0-B2D0-1743B6A886DD@infowarrior.org> -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 All, Received the following email from Pete Robinson '59 of the FOG this morning. As always, to help facilitate balanced flows of information between the Alumni and Administration to help minimize confusion and needless speculation, I will be happy to post any new clarification or strategic guidance from the Administration on this matter here on the Sticklist. - - Rick '90 '92C From Pete: According to the video (link below), Mr. McGeorge stated that his goal is to convert the property from a military academy to a military college and expects the ratio to be about 60% college and 40% academy. Please go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRh-ZDyzzAs Forward to 4:20 which directly addresses Valley Forge. Pete Robinson, '59 D Troop Colonel, U.S. Army Retired President, Founders' Old Guard www.foundersoldguard.org email: mailto:info at foundersoldguard.org -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 9.8.3.4028 Comment: Rick's Current Public Key @ http://infowarrior.org/pgpkey.txt wj8DBQFKoSUXKWZyO29ebPYRAo03AJ9Eczdh4+YICgxLIh68N43K0vBDTwCfbPZm pPhplmHJfC+ejhjGKyvKD7c= =5IjY -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- From rforno at infowarrior.org Fri Sep 4 18:28:37 2009 From: rforno at infowarrior.org (Richard Forno) Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2009 14:28:37 -0400 Subject: [sticklist] - McGeorge Response ref: today's video Message-ID: <311595F3-E2BD-4B33-805C-F447CFB250F7@infowarrior.org> -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 (received c/o AABOD Chairman Niles Dailly just now....-rick) Radnor Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee Mr. Steve Paolantonio, Chair 206 Walnut Ave. Wayne, PA 19087 September 4, 2009 Re: Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee Meeting September 3, 2009. Report by Mr. John Simon Dear Chairman Paolantonio and Members of the Committee, I have just had the opportunity to view the video tape of the above meeting. I would like to take this opportunity to address the report given by Mr. John Simon on Valley Forge Military Academy & College. There appears to be some inadvertent confusion and misunderstanding, which I believe is emanating from the use of the term “College” in a context distinctly separate from the use of “Military Academy.” Additionally, there was a major shift in the committee’s understanding and interpretation when the meeting transitions from Mr. Simon’s report to Mr. Paolantonio’s questioning. I would like to make the following points to address any inaccuracies that may flow from the report. The committee’s representative says that we are converting from “a military Academy to a College” over the next five years. This phraseology unintentionally gives the impression that Valley Forge is moving from a “military Academy & College” to a “military Academy and a civilian College,” which is incorrect. Both the Academy and the College will continue to be the finest military Academy and military College in the country. There is not, nor has there ever been, any plan to move from Valley Forge’s unique military posture in either the Academy or the College. The statement is made that we have been designated the “Military Academy of Pennsylvania” which is also inaccurate. The school’s college has had the distinct honor of being designated the official “Military College of Pennsylvania™” by the state legislature through HR #335. This designation alone clearly underscores the institution’s commitment to the military model of education, not only in the college, but also in the academy. The representative reports that the College will be 40% military and 60 % civilian, which is an unfortunate misunderstanding. What I said in our discussion was that approximately 40% of our College goes on to the military in pursuit of a military commission; the other 60% goes on to a civilian college. It should be clear that we see our growth occurring in the College, which we hope will be at 475 cadets in the College by 2028. It is our intention of capping the Academy enrollment at approximately 300, for a total enrollment of 775. The school would be happy to send a representative to meet with the committee and address any questions and/or misconceptions that may exist. Should you wish to pursue that action please contact me to arrange to do so. We thank you Mr. Chairman, and all the members of your committee, for your service to our community. We also thank you for the wonderful remarks that you made about our cadets. We to are confident that if asked, they (the VFMA&C Cadets) would help you mow the lawn. Sincerely, Tony McGeorge President Valley Forge Military Academy & College -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 9.8.3.4028 Comment: Rick's Current Public Key @ http://infowarrior.org/pgpkey.txt wj8DBQFKoVxYKWZyO29ebPYRAkAYAKD7zCIrugHEna70Bm9vGkxVFgQuVgCdEyxw Mzi2OmRku2CWmna8MmNltPc= =dn35 -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----