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President's Report
First
Quarter – 2008
I can't believe we are already well into 2008... time flies when you're having so much fun!
2007 MMA Soldier of the Year: Congratulations to SFC Grant Singley, Service Rifle, for being recognized by MMA as the 2007 "Soldier of the Year." This was Grant's second award; his first was in 1996. SFC Singley received a Smith & Wesson M1911 .45 caliber pistol donated by the Smith & Wesson Corporation for his accomplishments. Click here to view the Soldier of the Year story.
MMA Annual Membership Meeting, 18 JAN 08: Following our "Soldier of the Year" presentation, the new MMA Constitution and Bylaws were approved by the membership. Our Secretary, Red Mosely, then forwarded them to the Fort Benning Staff Judge Advocate (SPA) Office for review and approval. The Morale, Welfare & Recreation Office, this office manages ALL private organizations on post, commented that, "this was the first time that SPA has approved the constitution and bylaws of an organization without any comments!" A big "HOOKAH" to Red for great job. I also want to personally thank ALL the Executive Board Officers: Ron Mater, Vice President; Red Mosely, Secretary; Sam Hunter, Treasurer; Dick Rebidue, Membership; Steve Goff, Historian; Carter Berry, Editor-MMA Times; Bruce Meredith, Past President; and Phil Cannella, Refreshments, for a job "Well Done" for the year of 2007. Without their untiring support of our organization, we would not exist! Thanks guys.
USAMU/MMA Reunion 2008: Mark your calendars for October 16-18, 2008 and plan on attending the 52nd USAMU/MMA reunion. The format will be similar to other reunions prior to the 50th, low key and personable. Additional information about the reunion will be included in the June issue of the MMA Times. Registration packets will be mailed to members by the end of June and registration information will also be posted on the MMA web site at the same time.
50th Anniversary Yearbook: The 50th Anniversary Yearbook is now sold out. The publisher will take orders but will not reprint until they receive 200 orders. The MMA is exploring how we can speed up this process. Please send an e-mail to our Secretary if you are interested in purchasing a book so we have a feel for how many books need to be printed.
United States Olympic Committee Hall of Fame: LTC (Ret) Lones Wigger is one of 18 nominees and the first from shooting to be on the ballot for induction into the USOC Hall of Fame. Deadline for voting is March 28th; one vote per computer, plus individuals can add comments to the discussion at the bottom of the voting page. Let's get the vote out for one of our own and a great American!
New MMA Life Members: I would like to recognize our newest MMA Life members: Victor M. Calderon, Service Rifle; and, Michel Dunia, International Rifle. Thanks for your commitment and dedication to your association. HOOKAH!
Respectfully,
Bob Hoidahl
MMA President
