Military
Marksmanship
Association
Formerly
AMUA
- Army
Marksmanship Unit Association
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President's Report
First
Quarter – 2007
Let me first say that it is a distinct honor to become the President of our organization and to again serve ALL members of USAMU both past and present. The Military Marksmanship Association is relatively new compared to USAMU but no less important. But, of course, without USAMU we would not continue to add to our rolls. Ron Martere, our new Vice President, and I look forward with great excitement to our term of service. Again, it’s a great honor to serve and thanks for your vote.
My second order of business is to recognize the other members of the Executive Board for their untiring dedication to our organization.
"Red" Mosely, our Secretary, has been instrumental in keeping the new President and VP on the correct azimuth. He also runs our superb web site that keeps us all informed.
Sam Hunter, our Treasurer and number cruncher extraordinaire, runs a tight checkbook and maintains outstanding accountability of all our assets.
Dick Rebidue, our membership mister, continues to update our ever increasing membership directory and constantly searches for new members. We could probably do away with Dick’s job if we were ALL life members!
Carter Berry, our newsletter editor, took on the tasks of publishing our newsletter in spite of having a full time job. Our MMA Times maintains the connection to our extended MMA family around the world. The newsletter adds a great touch of class to an outstanding organization.
Phil Cannella, a past MMA President, continues to advise the board and provides untiring behind the scenes logistical support to our organization. We could not execute our mission without volunteer support such as Phil’s.
Steve Goff, our Historian, has a lot of work ahead to keep track of ALL the great accomplishments both past and present. Thanks for serving as the past VP.
"Arch" Arnold, the direct past MMA President (2003-2005), continued to advise the board and provided valuable behind the scenes support wherever he was needed.
Last but not least is our outgoing President (2005-2007), Bruce Meredith. Bruce will continue to advise the new President in the upcoming term but I’d like to comment on his superb leadership over the past several years. Our 50th Anniversary Reunion was simple spectacular. The entire organization untiredly supported his efforts which resulted in a great weekend of events, culminating with an outstanding banquet at the Iron Works in downtown Columbus, Georgia. Bruce led the reunion committee and never looked back to include the initiation of the Life Member program for the organization. His efforts produced 63 LIFE members by the reunion timeframe. He also continues to coordinate the publication and delivery of our 50th Anniversary Book which, as of our last meeting, should ship to us by the end of March 2007. Bruce, thanks for your untiring support and I look forward working with you in the future.
Some upcoming projects MMA will undertake include:
Maintaining the MMA Membership Directory, recently mailed FEB 2007
Over watching the publication of the 50th Anniversary Book, MAR 2007
Attending the Distinctive Unit Insignia, Guide-on, and unit colors ceremony
Soldier of the Year Ceremony, JAN 2008
Input to the USAMU Hall of Fame criteria
USAMU Hall of Fame selections and 2008 reunion
USAMU Change of Command, 0930 hours, 23 MAY 2007
Again, thanks for your confidence; I look forward to a bright future for our association.
Respectfully,
Bob Hoidahl
MMA President
