Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States Commandants Our AMCSUS Quarterly Newsletter Issue #25 Jul 2019 Commandants Gather Welcome 2019 SMC Conference New Leaders’ Workshop New AMCSUS Leaders Norwich will host the SMCs Massanutten will host the 2019 Commandants & spouses enjoyed 8-10 Sep. Registration New Leaders’ Workshop 15-17 beautiful Ogden, Utah for the Several member schools have package will be emailed out Sept. Expect email containing 2019 Commandants’ Workshop new leaders joining them in in late July registration package in late July 2019
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2019 Commandant’s Workshop a Home Run!
Participants engaged in a variety of timely and relevant topics: Military Charter overview; Utah Military Academy; flaws in American education; changes in educational environment, comparing forces of flight with success in life; addressing a America’s drug problem; Dean- Commandant relationship; and an open forum on collective action opportunities.
AMCSUS Newsletter Jul 2019 Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States Commandants Workshop Blends Work with a Bit of Play! The 2019 Commandant’s Workshop was a home run! In addition to interesting/valuable presentations the group participated in a variety of cultural events: guided tour of historic Ogden’s colorful past; experienced two Grand Hotels; and enjoyed front-row seats to the 4th of July practice for the Tabernacle Choir at Temple. Spouses additionally visited Park City and learned to make candles! Hats off to Matt Throckmorton, Kit Workman, Jordon Chandler, and Whitney Horning for being exceptional hosts and putting on a truly outstanding event!
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2019 Colleges/Schools Leadership Changes
Please join me in congratulating the Association’s newest leaders as they assume their new duties!
Culver Military Academy Head of School - Doug Bird Marine Military Academy Superintendent - Col Chris Dowling, USMC (ret) Missouri Military Academy President - BG Rick Geraci, USA (ret) New York Military Academy President - John Dolan Oak Ridge Military Academy Board Chair/Head of School - Steve Wilson Riverside Military Academy President - COL Stanley C. "Staś" Preczewski, USA (ret), Ph.D. St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy President - Tom Stocks Saint Thomas Military Academy Head of School - Search Underway University of North Georgia Commandants - COL Joe Matthews, USA (ret) Valley Forge Military Academy & College Superintendent - Col Stu Helgeson, USMC (ret)
If your name is included above, PLEASE block 15-17 Sep for New Leader’s Workshop (see last item this page)
8-10 Sep 2019 SMC Conference
WHAT: Annual Fall gathering of Senior Military Colleges WHERE: Norwich University WHO: SMC senior leaders (Heads, Cmdts, Deans, Cadets, PMS); Services, & Cyber Reps WHEN: Sunday afternoon through noon on Tuesday WHY: Engage on commissioning, relevance, training, and other areas of shared interest REGISTRATIONS: Expect email registrations to be sent out the second half of July
15-17 Sep New Leaders’ Workshop
WHAT: New leaders opportunity to gain insights from military school senior experts WHERE: Massanutten Military Academy, Woodstock, VA WHO: New Leaders (e.g. Heads, Commandants, Dean, CFOs, Chief of Staff, etc.) WHEN: Sunday afternoon through noon on Tuesday WHY: Assn’s highest rated event providing extremely useful and valuable information REGISTRATIONS: Expect email registrations to be sent out the second half of July