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MilVets News: 12DEC05.Point of Contact: Eric Chen (elc2003@columbia.edu)
* Good luck on Finals.
** This edition is the final MilVets News of Fall semester; the News will resume at the start of Spring semester. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy New Year ... just have a good time.
Contents:
1. This Thursday: study break at the West End.
2. Volunteers for the Winter break planning committee?
3. Looking ahead to Spring.
4. Sign a good luck banner for milvet deploying to Iraq.
5. Jeopardy champ Adam "W'E=MC^2" Weinstein in the news.
6. Current requests and upcoming events.
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1. This Thursday: study break at the West End.
* Where and when: West End, 8-10 pm, Thurs 12/15.
Point of contact is Matt Sanchez (mas2178@columbia.edu).
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2. Volunteers for the Winter break planning committee?
If you would like to be an active participant over the Winter break in assessing, brainstorming and planning for the near-term and long-term future of MilVets, e-mail us at exec_vets@columbia.edu. Physical accessibility to NYC is preferred but not required in our magical technological age, which is to say, you can participate by e-mail and phone.
Point of contact is Eric Chen (elc2003@columbia.edu).
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3. Looking ahead to Spring.
Fall carry-over event:
A milvet was subjected to an anti-military bias attack this semester, and we are actively supporting him with the university administration.
Definite Spring events:
Start of semester: General body meeting and "investment" session.
Middle of semester: 2006-2007 E-board election.
End of semester: Operation Iraqi Children at Columbia.
Likely Spring events:
'What next?' career seminar by MilVets alumni.
Movie Night.
'Through the Eyes of a Soldier' IV Town Hall.
Proposed Spring events:
Dialogue between Columbia OIF Vets and Iraqi Civilians, to be posted on-line (currently in pre-production).
Community service (e.g., Big Brother/Sister type mentorship project).
Career advancement (e.g., pooling intern/work experiences, GRE and LSAT study groups, etc).
E-board suggestions and goals: See attached document.
Point of contact is Oscar Escano (oje2001@columbia.edu).
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4. Sign a good luck banner for milvet deploying to Iraq.
Milvet Paul Barnes (CC 90) is deploying to Iraq next month for Operation Iraqi Freedom. We would like to send him a Columbia banner to carry with him for luck, signed by milvets, especially (but not limited to) milvets who have served in Iraq. It shouldn't take long to sign.
Point of contact is Eric Chen (elc2003@columbia.edu).
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5. Jeopardy champ Adam "WE=M'C^2" Weinstein in the news.
Dec. 8, 2005 Columbia Spectator - GS Grad Wins Jeopardy Fame:
http://www.columbiaspectator.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/12/08/4397f9c081d5b?in_archive=1
Point of contact is Adam Weinstein (damnthetorpedoes@hotmail.com).
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5. Current requests and upcoming events.
a. Week of 12/12: Thurs 12/15 - Study break at West End.
* Fall2005 schedule of events:
http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/fall-2005-schedule-of-events.html
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MilVets News is archived at http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/milvets-news-archive.html.
As always, if you have any questions, suggestions, comments or concerns, please send them to us.
Again, good luck on Finals.
Eric Chen
Vice President
U.S. Military Veterans of Columbia University
MilVets News: 03DEC05.Point of Contact: Eric Chen (elc2003@columbia.edu)
Contents:
1. This Thursday, About-Us Movie Night: "The Best Years of Our Lives".
2. Also Thursday, Drink Night.
3. Heads-up: Operation Iraqi Children at Columbia.
4. Current requests and upcoming events.
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1. This Thursday, About-Us Movie Night: "The Best Years of Our Lives".
* Where and when: Room 569, Lerner Hall, 6 pm, Thursday 12/8.
The About-Us Movie Night is our last MilVets event for Fall 2005. Due to the length of the movie (170 min), we must start the movie by 6 pm.
About "The Best Years of Our Lives" from Amazon.com:
Winner of seven Academy Awards, including best picture, director, actor, and screenplay, William Wyler's brilliant drama about domestic life after World War II remains one of the all-time classics of American cinema. Inspired by a pictorial article about returning soldiers in Life magazine, the story focuses on three war veterans (Fredric March, Dana Andrews, and Harold Russell in unforgettable roles) and their rocky readjustment to civilian life in their Midwestern town of Boone City. Capturing the contradictory moods of America in the mid to late 1940s, this three-hour drama spans a complex range of honest emotions, from joyous celebration and happy reunion to deep-rooted ambivalence and reassessment of personal priorities. A movie milestone when released in 1946, The Best Years of Our Lives still packs a punch with powerful, timeless themes. --Jeff Shannon
** I watched BYOL last year. While the film is set immediately after WW2, 1946, I feel that it resonates strongly today as a timeless exploration of the American veterans' experience. Our generation's veterans don't know this movie and we should - it's about us and more so our combat vets. - Eric
Point of contact is Eric Chen (elc2003@columbia.edu).
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2. Also Thursday, Drink Night.
This Thursday, Activities Director Matt Sanchez is also hosting an 'unofficial' milvets Drink Night to observe the last week of classes. Location is to be determined. Start time is scheduled for the conclusion of Movie Night (approximately 9 pm), but it may overlap.
Point of contact is Matt Sanchez (mas2178@columbia.edu).
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3. Heads-up: Operation Iraqi Children at Columbia.
MilVets is planning to bring Operation Iraqi Children to Columbia this Spring. Thus far, Columbia Military Society and Students United for America have agreed to co-sponsor this project. Read about it: http://www.operationiraqichildren.org. Would you like to participate?
Point of contact is Eric Chen (elc2003@columbia.edu).
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4. Current requests and upcoming events.
a. Week of 12/05: Thurs 12/8 - About-Us Movie Night; Drink Night
* Fall2005 schedule of events:
http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/fall-2005-schedule-of-events.html
b. Webmaster Zhuo Zheng's informal guide to the MilVets website:
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/usmilvetscu/guide.htm
c. Help Journalism student Jeremy Hartley (jdh2116@columbia.edu) research Counter-recruitment and/or SOA-Writing student Rhena Tantisunthorn (rt2125@columbia.edu) research the Soldierization ("soldier" in the generic military sense) process.
d. Project: MilVets Anthology - submissions wanted.
We are seeking submission of original written work by Columbia student-veterans for archive and display on the MilVets website.
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MilVets News is archived at http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/milvets-news-archive.html.
As always, if you have any questions, suggestions, comments or concerns, please send them to us.
Eric Chen
Vice President
U.S. Military Veterans of Columbia University
MilVets News: 28NOV05.Point of Contact: Eric Chen (elc2003@columbia.edu)
Contents:
1. Counter-recruitment research project by Journalism student.
2. Soldierization research project by SOA-Writing student.
3. Webmaster: Informal guide to MilVets website.
4. Current requests and upcoming events.
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1. Counter-recruitment research project by Journalism student.
Hello,
I am a grad student over at the journalism school, and I am doing a piece on counter-recruitment activities. I am currently looking at how the culture within the military has changed since it became an all-volunteer force in 197 and was wondering if anyone in the U.S. Military Veterans of Columbia University might have some perspectives on that. I have heard that most people in the military these days do not want a draft because they do not want to fight alongside people who might not be as committed. I would like to fit this situation into an historical context (how has military culture changed, if at all, since 1973? has the system of incentives within the military changed? do high-tech weapons contribute to the professionalism of today's volunteer soldier?) Basically, what I need is a tutorial on recent military history.
If anyone has some thoughts they would like to share on these topics, I would highly appreciate any chance to talk.
Thank you so much for your time, and best regards!
Jeremy Hartley
School of Journalism
jdh2116@columbia.edu
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2. Soldierization research project by SOA-Writing student.
I am a third year graduate student in the School of the Arts Writing Division and I am hoping that members of Milvets will be able to help me with some research. My thesis project is about a civil conflict in Southeast Asia that I observed as a teacher in one of the resulting refugee camps. Among the many other life-changing experiences I had there, one of the most significant was watching some of my students become soldiers and officers and leave the camps to defend their homeland. As a result, I have become interesting in learning more about what happens to an individual during the transformation from civilian to soldier.
I plan to use the panel that Milvets recently gave on this same topic (and that I unfortunately missed) as one of my sources of information. In addition, however, I hope to be able to contact soldiers on Columbia's campus and members of Milvets for one-on-one interviews. ! I look forward to meeting some of you as I launch into this phase of my research and I hope that you won't hesitate to contact me should you have questions, comments, or insights that you'd like to share.
Many Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving,
Rhena Tantisunthorn
SOA-Writing Division
rt2125@columbia.edu
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3. Webmaster: Informal guide to MilVets website.
An informal guide to the MilVets website
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/usmilvetscu/index.htm
When you click on it, a welcome home screen will appear. To the left of the screen, you will see a menu consists of Columbia & Military, News & Events, Calendar, Gallery, Forum, and Links. Columbia & Military talks about the history of Columbia involvement with the US military. News & Events contains the latest news and events. Calendar shows important dates in a user-friendly format—easy to use and navigate. Gallery contains events photos and your photos (if you want to post them up). To view them, just click on the link. To upload pictures, please email Oscar or Zhuo. Forum lets you talk about whatever you want (that does not defame MilVets, Columbia, or any person). Forum also hosts a polling feature, so if you want milvets members to vote on something, Forum can be a place to go. Although Forum allows anonymous comments, please still sign up so that we can easily transmit information to all Forum users. To register, just click on the Forum link, and then click register link that is on top of the Forum page. Links provides some very useful websites at your convenience, among them include Columbia main pages, GI Bill, Naval Militia, and Persian Gulf Grant.
On the top of the home screen just below the pictures, you will see a menu consists of Home, Prospective Members, Members & Alumni, Chain of Command, and Sign Up. Home leads you to our home screen. Prospective Members page contains a brief talk about MilVets in order to let veterans know more about MilVets. Members & Alumni contains a list of members and alumni along with their brief bios. Chain of Command contains all E-Board personnel an their emails. Sign Up page is where you would register to become a MilVets member.
Zhuo Zheng
Webmaster
U.S. Military Veterans of Columbia University
Point of contact is Zhuo Zheng (zz2110@columbia.edu).
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4. Current requests and upcoming events.
a. Week of 11/28:
* Fall2005 schedule of events:
http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/fall-2005-schedule-of-events.html
* Next event: Movie Night, Thurs Dec 8, 6 pm, 569 Lerner.
b. Project: MilVets Anthology - submissions wanted.
We are seeking submissions of original written work by Columbia student-veterans for archive and display on the MilVets website.
Point of contact is Eric Chen (elc2003@columbia.edu).
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MilVets News is archived at http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/milvets-news-archive.html.
As always, if you have any questions, suggestions, comments or concerns, please send them to us.
Eric Chen
Vice President
U.S. Military Veterans of Columbia University
MilVets News: 19NOV05.Point of Contact: Eric Chen (elc2003@columbia.edu)
* Happy Thanksgiving!
Contents:
1. Help Rhena Tantisunthorn on her thesis project.
2. Project: MilVets Anthology - submissions wanted.
3. Veterans Day Town Hall coverage.
4. Current requests and upcoming events.
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1. Help Rhena Tantisunthorn on her thesis project.
* Rhena is a student in Columbia's School of the Arts - Writing Division. She has asked for our help on her thesis project. Her message follows:
I am a third year graduate student in the School of the Arts Writing Division and I am hoping that members of Milvets will be able to help me with some research. My thesis project is about a civil conflict in Southeast Asia that I observed as a teacher in one of the resulting refugee camps. Among the many other life-changing experiences I had there, one of the most significant was watching some of my students become soldiers and officers and leave the camps to defend their homeland. As a result, I have become interesting in learning more about what happens to an individual during the transformation from civilian to soldier.
I plan to use the panel that Milvets recently gave on this same topic (and that I unfortunately missed) as one of my sources of information. In addition, however, I hope to be able to contact soldiers on Columbia's campus and members of Milvets for one-on-one interviews. I look forward to meeting some of you as I launch into this phase of my research and I hope that you won't hesitate to contact me should you have questions, comments, or insights that you'd like to share.
Many Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving,
Rhena Tantisunthorn
SOA-Writing Division
rt2125@columbia.edu
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2. Project: MilVets Anthology - submissions wanted.
We are seeking original written work by Columbia student-veterans for archive and display on the MilVets website. Submissions wanted.
* The most powerful display Columbia students can produce is of the mind, and our writings are that in the purest form available. Let's show the world together.
Point of contact is Eric Chen (elc2003@columbia.edu).
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3. Veterans Day Town Hall coverage.
Columbia Spectator (11/14/05): On Veterans’ Day, Soldiers Speak of Their Experiences Going Through Basic Training
http://www.columbiaspectator.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/11/14/437854bad5f47
Columbia Spectator letter to the editor (11/16/05): Military Service Doesn’t Require Amoral Killing
http://www.columbiaspectator.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/11/16/437ab20224b7e?in_archive=1
From the MilVets gallery, event photos: http://community.webshots.com/album/501671921skjwJE
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4. Current requests and upcoming events.
a. Week of 11/19:
* Fall2005 schedule of events:
http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/fall-2005-schedule-of-events.html
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* BONUS: Life in the Navy Rocks Even Harder than the Commercial Implied
http://www.theonion.com/content/node/42609 ;-p
MilVets News is archived at
http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/milvets-news-archive.html.
As always, if you have any questions, suggestions, comments or concerns, please send them to us.
Eric Chen
Vice President
U.S. Military Veterans of Columbia University
MilVets News: 12NOV05.Point of Contact: Eric Chen (elc2003@columbia.edu)
Contents:
1. Happy Veterans Day.
2. Thursday at the West End.
3. Jarhead.
4. Current requests and upcoming events.
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1. Happy Veterans Day.
Our Thank You goes to Dan Cross, Julia Oh, Mike Budabin, Matt Sanchez and Ray Carl for sharing their Basic Training experiences at our Veterans Day Town Hall. Columbia TV has a video recording of the event. We welcome ideas for next semester's Town Hall. As always, we welcome criticism, suggestions and, yes, praise for the 'After Action Review'.
* They are here in ghostly assemblage - The men of the corps long dead - And our hearts are standing attention - While we wait for their passing tread . . .
Someone asked me on Friday if it was right to say "happy" Veterans Day. I think so. Veterans Day was founded as Armistice Day, celebrating the close of World War I - a day of life, the end of combat, a happy day for soldiers. The name of the holiday was changed to "Veterans Day" after World War II to embrace all of America's veterans. As living veterans, we are legion with the soldiers, marines, sailors and airmen who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service of nation and the American people. On Veterans Day, I like to think we all, the dead and the living in spirit and in body, celebrate our heritage together - on this day of life. It's a happy day. On Memorial Day, we mourn our dead. - Eric
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2. Thursday at the West End.
Get-together this Thursday, 7 pm at the West End. Hang out, have a few drinks, share a few stories. Sorry, this isn't an 'event' so the group's not paying for drinks (someday . . . ).
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3. Jarhead.
We're thinking about organizing a group trip to watch Jarhead. Last Spring, a group of us watched Gunner Palace in theater and went to a neighborhood bar afterwards to talk about it. A good time. If enough of us are interested, we'll put something together.
Point of contact is Eric Chen (elc2003@columbia.edu).
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4. Current requests and upcoming events.
a. Week of 11/14: Thurs 11/17 - West End.
* Fall2005 schedule of events:
http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/fall-2005-schedule-of-events.html
b. For QMS members only: website revamp.
http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/10/for-qms-members-only-website-revamp.html
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MilVets News is archived at
http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/milvets-news-archive.html.
As always, if you have any questions, suggestions, comments or concerns, please send them to us.
Eric Chen
Vice President
U.S. Military Veterans of Columbia University
MilVets News: 08NOV05.
Point of Contact: Eric Chen (elc2003@columbia.edu)
* Sorry for the late news. I've been under the weather.
Contents:
1. This Friday: MilVets Town Hall.
2. Comment about Salute Our Heroes Job Fair & Career Expo.
3. NYC Veterans Day organizers ask for help.
4. Get-together on Thurs, Nov 17.
5. Current requests and upcoming events.
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1. This Friday: MilVets Town Hall.
Where and when: West Ramp Lounge, Lerner Hall, Friday Nov 11, 6 pm.
On Friday, November 11th, we'll be having the third episode of our
highly successful presentation: Through the Eyes of a Soldier III. The
subject of this episode will be the transition from civilian to soldier
that takes place during military Basic Training (regardless of branch of
service). Historically this event has drawn large, appreciative, and
insightful crowds. The information presented is frank and honest,
focusing on vivid personal experiences in an unbiased manner.
Oscar Escano
President
U.S. Military Veterans of Columbia University
Point of contact is Oscar Escano (oje2001@columbia.edu).
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2. Comment about Salute Our Heroes Job Fair & Career Expo.
Since this was the 1st year for this event, the organizers (NY Times and HireVets) have asked for our feedback as student-veterans. If you attended the event, we would like your feedback. Did the event serve your needs? Meet your expectations? Fall short? Whatever you have to say.
Point of contact is Eric Chen (elc2003@columbia.edu).
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3. NYC Veterans Day organizers ask for help.
The NYC Veterans Day event organizers have asked us for help.
Information:
http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/10/volunteer-for-veterans-day.html
Point of contact is Matt Sanchez (mas2178@columbia.edu).
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4. Get-together on Thurs, Nov 17.
Where and when: West End, Thurs Nov 17, 7 pm.
This isn't a formal MilVets meeting. Just a chance to grab a beer with some fellow milvets and hang out.
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5. Current requests and upcoming events.
a. Week of 11/07: Fri 11/11 – Veterans Day and MilVets Town Hall.
* Fall2005 schedule of events:
http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/fall-2005-schedule-of-events.html
b. For QMS members only: website revamp.
http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/10/for-qms-members-only-website-revamp.html
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MilVets News is archived at
http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/milvets-news-archive.html.
As always, if you have any questions, suggestions,
comments or concerns, please send them to us.
Eric Chen
Vice President
U.S. Military Veterans of Columbia University
MilVets News: 29OCT05.Point of Contact: Eric Chen (elc2003@columbia.edu)
* Happy Halloween!
Contents:
1. Message from the President: Veterans Day Town Hall.
2. Salute Our Heroes: Veterans Job Fair & Career Expo this Thursday.
3. NYC Veterans Day organizers: call for help.
4. Veterans Day edition from the Mayor's Office of Veterans' Affairs.
5. Current requests and upcoming events.
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1. Message from the President: Town Hall.
* Originally sent as a general body e-mail on 25OCT05.
Dear MilVets members,
On Friday, November 11th, we'll be having the third episode of our
highly successful presentation: Through the Eyes of a Soldier III. The
subject of this episode will be the transition from civilian to soldier
that takes place during military Basic Training (regardless of branch of
service). Historically this event has drawn large, appreciative, and
insightful crowds. The information presented is frank and honest,
focusing on vivid personal experiences in an unbiased manner.
IF YOU ARE A VETERAN:
...Do you have any funny, suspenseful, or exciting stories about basic
training?
...Do you have any personal opinions on how basic training taught you
TEAMWORK, following ORDERS, overcoming physical and mental STRESS, or
coming to terms with the act of KILLING?
***Please volunteer to be a panelist and join in on the Q&A! I will
make sure you are well-prepared and have a good idea of what questions
will be asked.
IF YOU ARE NOT A VETERAN:
...What would you like to know about U.S. military basic training from
people who have been through it?
...What rumors have you heard about basic training that you would like
to clear up?
***Please email me your questions so I can include them in the
discussion!
Thanks and good luck with midterms,
Oscar Escano
President
U.S. Military Veterans of Columbia University
Point of contact is Oscar Escano (oje2001@columbia.edu).
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2. Salute Our Heroes: Veterans Job Fair & Career Expo this Thursday.
Where and when: Jacob Javits Center, 10am-4pm, 03NOV05.
Information:
http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/10/salute-our-heroes-veterans-job-fair.html
Things to remember:
1. Remember to preregister, and to bring your resume and proof of service to the event.
2. Spouses are welcome.
3. Non-graduating students and grads are welcome.
4. Please pass word of this event to veterans not on this mailing list.
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3. NYC Veterans Day organizers: call for help.
The NYC Veterans Day event organizers have asked us for help.
Information:
http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/10/volunteer-for-veterans-day.html
Point of contact is Matt Sanchez (mas2178@columbia.edu).
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4. Veterans Day edition from the Mayor's Office of Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans Day message from MOVA; descriptions of city-wide events over the next 2 weeks:
http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/10/information-from-mayors-office-of.html
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5. Current requests and upcoming events.
a. Week of 10/31: Thurs 11/03 – Job Fair.
* Fall2005 schedule of events:
http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/fall-2005-schedule-of-events.html
b. We need your biography statement and picture for
the on-line members listing. Please send them to Zhuo
(zz2110@columbia.edu) and Oscar
(oje2001@columbia.edu). See examples:
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/usmilvetscu/Current%20Members.htm
c. We would like your military related pictures for
the on-line Gallery. Please send them to Zhuo
(zz2110@columbia.edu) and Oscar
(oje2001@columbia.edu). See examples:
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/usmilvetscu/gallery.htm
* Picture submission instructions from Zhuo:
http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/instructions-for-posting-images-in.html
d. For QMS members only: website revamp.
http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/10/for-qms-members-only-website-revamp.html
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MilVets News is archived at
http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/milvets-news-archive.html.
As always, if you have any questions, suggestions,
comments or concerns, please send them to us.
Eric Chen
Vice President
U.S. Military Veterans of Columbia University
MilVets News: 22OCT05.Point of Contact: Eric Chen (elc2003@columbia.edu)
* Good luck on mid-terms.
Contents:
1. Salute Our Heroes: Veterans Job Fair & Career Expo.
2. Veterans Day Town Hall: call for panelists.
3. NYC Veterans Day Parade: call for help.
4. MilVets Secretary position is open.
5. Current requests and upcoming events.
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1. Salute Our Heroes: Veterans Job Fair & Career Expo.
Where and when: Jacob Javits Center, 10am-4pm, 03NOV05.
Information: http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/10/salute-our-heroes-veterans-job-fair.html
Things to remember:
1. Remember to preregister, and to bring your resume and proof of service to the event.
2. Spouses are welcome.
3. Non-graduating students and grads are welcome.
4. Please pass word of this event to our people not on this mailing list.
5. In order to help us negotiate - with accurate data - the future relationship between MilVets and the President's National Hire Veterans Committee - US Dept of Labor VETs, please inform us if you plan to attend this event.
* Expect a detailed e-mail about the event.
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2. MilVets' Veterans Day Town Hall: call for panelists.
Information: http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/10/veterans-day-town-hall-call-for.html
If would like to be a panelist, please tell us by Tues Oct 25. So far, Ben and Julian have volunteered.
Point of contact is Oscar Escano (oje2001@columbia.edu).
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3. NYC Veterans Day Parade: call for help.
The NYC Veterans Day Parade organizers have asked us for help.
Information: http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/10/volunteer-for-veterans-day.html
Point of contact is Matt Sanchez (mas2178@columbia.edu).
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4. MilVets Secretary position is open.
Contact us if you're interested in the job.
Information: http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/10/milvets-secretary-position-is-open.html
Point of contact is Oscar Escano (oje2001@columbia.edu).
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5. Current requests and upcoming events.
a. Week of 10/24: Thurs 10/27 – MilVets PT.
* Fall2005 schedule of events: http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/fall-2005-schedule-of-events.html
b. We need your biography statement and picture for the on-line members listing. Please send them to Zhuo
(zz2110@columbia.edu) and Oscar (oje2001@columbia.edu). See examples:
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/usmilvetscu/Current%20Members.htm
c. We would like your military related pictures for the on-line Gallery. Please send them to Zhuo
(zz2110@columbia.edu) and Oscar (oje2001@columbia.edu). See examples:
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/usmilvetscu/gallery.htm
* Picture submission instructions from Zhuo:
http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/instructions-for-posting-images-in.html
d. Oct/Nov New York City veteran-oriented events:
http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/10/information-from-mayors-office-of.html
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MilVets News is archived at http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/milvets-news-archive.html.
As always, if you have any questions, suggestions, comments or concerns, please send them to us.
Eric Chen
Vice President
U.S. Military Veterans of Columbia University
MilVets News: 15OCT05.Point of Contact: Eric Chen (elc2003@columbia.edu)
Contents:
1. MilVets Secretary position is open.
2. MilVets' Veterans Day Town Hall: call for panelists.
3. New York City Veterans Day Parade: call for volunteers.
4. Current requests and upcoming events.
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1. MilVets Secretary position is open.
Would you like to join the e-board now rather than take your chances in the next election? It's your lucky day. The MilVets' Secretary position just opened. Contact us if you're interested.
Job Description (from the MilVets Constitution):
Section 3 - The Secretary shall:
6.3.1 - Prepare the agenda prior to each meeting.
6.3.2 - Document the activities of MilVets by taking minutes/summaries at meetings and collecting reports from all MilVets officers and committee chairpersons.
6.3.3 - Make the above available to the MilVets general body, if possible, by posting them on the MilVets webpage (see Webmaster).
6.3.4 - Take attendance at meetings and notify the President in the event of an Officer’s repeated absence.
6.3.5 - Compile and update regularly a calendar of events being planned by MilVets, to be posted on the website (see Webmaster).
6.3.6 - Have explicit knowledge of the MilVets constitution, and settle or arbitrate questions pertaining to constitutional procedures, which may arise in MilVets meetings.
6.3.7 - Brief the next elected Secretary on all the relevant duties so as to ensure a smooth transition.
Point of contact is Oscar Escano (oje2001@columbia.edu).
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2. MilVets' Veterans Day Town Hall: call for panelists.
Where and when: Ramp Lounge West, Lerner Hall, 6 pm, Friday Nov 11 (Veterans Day).
The theme of this year's Town Hall is "Basic Training and the Warrior Mindset". We would like 5-6 panelists to discuss their initial entry training experiences and the transition from a pre-military civilian mindset to a military mindset. Both enlisted and officer perspectives are welcome.
If you're interested in joining the panel, please contact us by Tuesday Oct 25.
* The "Through the Eyes of a Soldier" Town Hall series, now in its 3rd year, is MilVets' signature annual event. We advertise the event to the community and invite media. This year, we may also have a celebrity guest speaker.
Point of contact is Oscar Escano (oje2001@columbia.edu).
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3. New York City Veterans Day Parade: call for volunteers.
* New York City Veterans Day Parade organizers need help and they're asking MilVets for it.
From Patrick Gualtieri (Executive Director, United War Veterans Council NYC, Inc) to MilVets:
Hi. I am the Veterans Day Parade Chairman, and Vietnam Veterans 67-68. Damn do I need all sorts of help . . . See below for outline of what we have going.
Veterans Day 2005:
A Special Observation
Read the rest: http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/10/volunteer-for-veterans-day.html
Point of contact is Matt Sanchez (mas2178@columbia.edu).
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4. Current requests and upcoming events.
a. Week of 10/17: Thurs 10/20 – MilVets PT; Fri 10/21 - Town Hall planning meeting.
* Fall2005 schedule of events:
http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/fall-2005-schedule-of-events.html
b. We need your biography statement and picture for the on-line members listing. Please send them to Zhuo (zz2110@columbia.edu) and Oscar (oje2001@columbia.edu). See examples:
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/usmilvetscu/Current%20Members.htm
c. We would like your military related pictures for the on-line Gallery. Please send them to Zhuo (zz2110@columbia.edu) and Oscar (oje2001@columbia.edu). See examples:
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/usmilvetscu/gallery.htm
* Picture submission instructions from Zhuo:
http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/instructions-for-posting-images-in.html
d. MilVets Drink night. We don't have the funds to pay for adult beverages, but we can distro a heads-up for an unofficial gathering to do what we do best. ;) We just need a motivated milvet to give us a day, time and location.
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MilVets News is archived at http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/milvets-news-archive.html.
As always, if you have any questions, suggestions, comment! s or concerns, please send them to us.
Eric Chen
Vice President
U.S. Military Veterans of Columbia University
MilVets News: 08CT05.Point of Contact: Eric Chen (elc2003@columbia.edu)
Contents:
1. Vice President's statement of goals.
2. Mayor's Office of Veterans' Affairs - city events.
3. MilVets PT.
4. Veterans Day Town Hall - needs.
5. October executive board meeting.
6. Current requests and upcoming events.
7. Interesting statistics.
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1. Vice President's statement of goals.
See
attached.
Point of contact is Eric Chen (elc2003@columbia.edu).
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2. Mayor's Office of Veterans' Affairs - city events.
We've posted the Fall 2005 edition of the MOVA newsletter. It lists interesting veteran-related events and activities in the city during October and November, including job and service fairs.
LINK:
http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/10/information-from-mayors-office-of.html
Point of contact is Eric Chen (elc2003@columbia.edu) or Clarice Joynes, Director of MOVA, (cjoynes@cityhall.nyc.gov).
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3. MilVets PT.
School's heating up, it's time to relieve some stress:
PT gets you focused,
Improves your health,
Let's you study better.
Come out and join us on Thursday at 12:30. We meet by the Lion in front of the Gym. Come out for the fun run.
Matt Sanchez
Activities Director
U.S. Military Veterans of Columbia University
Point of contact is Matt Sanchez (mas2178@columbia.edu).
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4. Veterans Day Town Hall - needs.
Our "Through the Eyes of a Soldier Series" is MilVets' annual featured community event. This year, the theme is Basic Training and the Warrior Mindset. The event will take place on Veterans Day, Friday November 11, 6 pm in Ramp Lounge West, Lerner Hall.
Present needs are volunteer panelists and a camera operator for Columbia TV.
Point of contact is Oscar Escano (oje2001@columbia.edu).
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5. October executive board meeting.
The October executive board meeting will take place this Thursday, October 13, 7 pm in Ramp Lounge West, Lerner Hall.
The meeting agenda is pretty well packed. Still, just as reference (from the MilVets Commo SOP), "A non e-board member who wishes to speak/present to the e-board can do so by executive decision."
LINK to the MilVets Commo SOP: http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/10/communications-sop.html
Point of Contact is Oscar Escano (oje2001@columbia.edu).
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6. Current requests and upcoming events.
a. Week of 10/10: Thurs 10/13 – MilVets PT, e-board meeting.
* Fall2005 schedule of events:
http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/fall-2005-schedule-of-events.html
b. We need your biography statement and picture for the on-line members listing. Please send them to Zhuo (zz2110@columbia.edu) and Oscar (oje2001@columbia.edu). See examples: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/usmilvetscu/Current%20Members.htm
c. We would like your military related pictures for the on-line Gallery. Please send them to Zhuo (zz2110@columbia.edu) and Oscar (oje2001@columbia.edu). See examples: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/usmilvetscu/gallery.htm
* Picture submission instructions from Zhuo: http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/instructions-for-posting-images-in.html
d. MilVets Drink night. We don't have the funds to pay for adult beverages, but we can distro a heads-up for an unofficial get-together to do what we do best. ;) We just need a motivated milvet to give us a day, time and location.
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7. Interesting statistics.
As of the 01OCT05 A-roster update, MilVets has 62 members, to include 41 milvets. Of the 41, 17 are Army, 14 are USMC, 6 are Navy and 4 are Air Force.
Neat, huh?
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MilVets News is archived at http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/milvets-news-archive.html.
As always, if you have any questions, suggestions, comments or concerns, please send them to us.
Eric Chen
Vice President
U.S. Military Veterans of Columbia University
MilVets News: 01OCT05.Point of Contact: Eric Chen (elc2003@columbia.edu)
Contents:
1. MilVets PT this week - Tues Wed Thurs*.
2. October Movie Night - Thurs 10/6.
3. Open call: Drink night.
4. Current requests and upcoming events.
5. Vice President's vision statement.
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1. MilVets PT this week - Tues Wed Thurs*.
When and where: Tues Wed Thurs* - 1230-1315 hrs - Columbia lion statue between MATH lawn and Dodge fitness center.
For this week only, MilVets PT has been expanded to Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. On Thursday, a guest PT instructor will lead PT.
Point of contact is Matt Sanchez (mas2178@columbia.edu).
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2. October Movie Night - Thurs 10/6.
When and where: Thurs, 10/6 - 1800 hrs - 568 Lerner.
Tentative movie choice is TEAM AMERICA: WORLD POLICE.
Pot luck refreshments.
* On Friday, 30 people attended our September movie night showing of Gunner Palace. Much o the audience, most of whom were non-veterans, stayed after the movie for a spirited discussion. Props to Luke and Oscar, in particular, for lending their perspectives to the discussion.
** This Thursday, we'll hopefully have a better variety of pot luck than soda and Entenmann doughnuts.
Point of contact is Oscar Escano (oje2001@columbia.edu).
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3. Open call: Drink night.
It recently has been brought to our attention that MilVets has been severely negligent enforcing one of our founding mandates. Specifically, it's October and we, the salty vets of Columbia University, have yet to go out drinking! Now, MilVets can't do drink night as an official 'event' nor can we pay for alchohol (... someday ...), but we can put out day, time and location information.
So, what we need is a motivated milvet to take the initiative, and send us a day, time and location for us to get together and do what we do best. ;)
Point of contact is Eric Chen (elc2003@columbia.edu).
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4. Current requests and upcoming events.
a. Week of 10/3: Tues 10/4 – MilVets PT; Wed 10/5 - MilVets PT; Thurs 10/6 - MilVets PT, Movie Night.
* Fall2005 schedule of events: http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/fall-2005-schedule-of-events.html
b. We need your biography statement and picture for the on-line members listing. Please send them to Zhuo (zz2110@columbia.edu) and Oscar (oje2001@columbia.edu). See examples: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/usmilvetscu/Current%20Members.htm
c. We would like your military related pictures for the on-line Gallery. Please send them to Zhuo (zz2110@columbia.edu) and Oscar (oje2001@columbia.edu). See examples: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/usmilvetscu/gallery.htm
* Picture submission instructions from Zhuo: http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/instructions-for-posting-images-in.html
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5. Vice President's vision statement.
A letter discussing my VP's goals for MilVets will be forthcoming.
- Eric
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MilVets News is archived at http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/milvets-news-archive.html.
As always, if you have any questions, suggestions, comments or concerns, please send them to us.
Eric Chen
Vice President
U.S. Military Veterans of Columbia University
MilVets News: 24SEP05.Point of Contact: Eric Chen (elc2003@columbia.edu)
Contents:
1. Pot Luck Movie Night - Gunner Palace - this Friday.
2. US Forces-Korea Cdr GEN Laporte this Wednesday.
3. MilVets PT - update.
4. Current requests and upcoming events.
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1. Pot Luck Movie Night - Gunner Palace - this Friday.
When and where: Friday, September 30 - 5 pm - 568 Lerner.
This Friday, hang out and relax with an excellent MilVets-recommended 'about us' flick: Gunne Palace.
What's "pot luck"? It means the group isn't providing eats, so if you come, bring food and/or drinks (sorry, no alcohol) to share with your buddies. Expect some quick group business before the movie starts.
More info about the movie: http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/september-pot-luck-movie-night.html
* We need volunteers to help us flyer on Wed and Thurs. Please contact us if you can help.
Point of contact is Eric Chen (elc2003@columbia.edu).
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2. US Forces-Korea Cdr GEN Laporte this Wednesday.
GEN Laporte is speaking at Columbia this Wednesday (info below). Columbia Military Society is in the advanced stages of organizing a 'Welcome to Columbia' event before the forum, probable 2 pm start-time. Please contact Mark Xue (mmx1@columbia.edu) if you would like to participate.
Weatherhead Policy Forum: “U.S. Military Presence in Northeast Asia: Providing Security for Economic Prosperity”. Gen. Leon J. LaPorte, Commander, United Nations Command, Korea.
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Room 1512, IAB
4:30-6:00pm
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/weai/policy_forum-leon_laporte.htm
Point of Contact is Mark Xue (mmx1@columbia.edu) and Julia Oh (jyo2101@columbia.edu).
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3. MilVets PT - update.
When and where: Thursdays, MATHEMATICS lawn, 12:20 pm.
Activities Director Matt Sanchez is pleased with the progress of MilVets PT and is updating the program. He is considering significant changes for the near-future, including a possible expansion to Wednesdays and opening PT to the university community. If you have questions or suggestions, contact Matt.
Point of contact is Matt Sanchez (mas2178@columbia.edu).
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4. Current requests and upcoming events.
a. Week of 9/26: Wed 9/28 – GEN Laporte visit, flyer for Movie Night; Thurs 9/29 - MilVets PT, flyer for Movie Night; Fri 9/30 - MilVets Movie Night.
* Fall2005 schedule of events: http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/fall-2005-schedule-of-events.html
b. We need your biography statement and picture for the on-line members listing. Please send them to Zhuo (zz2110@columbia.edu) and Oscar (oje2001@columbia.edu). See examples: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/usmilvetscu/Current%20Members.htm
c. We would like your military related pictures for the on-line Gallery. Please send them to Zhuo (zz2110@columbia.edu) and Oscar (oje2001@columbia.edu). See examples: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/usmilvetscu/gallery.htm
* Picture submission instructions from Zhuo: http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/instructions-for-posting-images-in.html
d. Banner and services poll. We're looking for milvets who can design a new MilVets banner and help with an intra-group services poll.
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MilVets News is archived at http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/milvets-news-archive.html.
As always, if you have any questions, suggestions, comments or concerns, please send them to us.
Eric Chen
Vice President
U.S. Military Veterans of Columbia University
MilVets News: 17SEP05.Point of Contact: Eric Chen (elc2003@columbia.edu)
* There's more exposition than usual in this week's MilVets News.
Contents:
1. General Body meeting comments (see attachment).
2. MilVets PT w/ photos.
3. Projects: banner and services poll.
4. Monique Alves wants advice.
5. Current requests and upcoming events.
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1. General Body Meeting comments (see attachment).
Thanks for coming out to the General Body meeting. It can be tough to get a sense of people from an alpha roster. Meeting you in person reinforced why we started this group in the first place. Attached is a list of ideas that came out of the meeting. If ideas are missing, that's a reflection of our recollection, not of the ideas, so fill us in. We're not kidding about our open door policy in the e-board. If you have proposals or ideas for how this group can do better, let's get together and find out what we can do.
I'll share a consensus we have in the e-board: this group has great potential, but to get there, we must communicate and we must work as a team. No one motivated milvet or even one motivated set of milvets is enough to make our community what it can be. We'll do our part, but this group will only be as special as what all of us invest in it.
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2. MilVets PT on Thursday.
12:20 pm, Thursday, 9/22. MATHEMATICS lawn.
Possible calisthenics. Probable run. Definite old-school motivation. We'll have more information closer to Thursday. Check out some pictures from last week's PT:
http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/milvets-pt-photos.html
Point of Contact is Matt Sanchez (e: mas2178@columbia.edu; p: 646-249-2493).
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3. Projects: banner and services poll.
Banner. After 3 years of brainstorming and discarding designs, MilVets still lacks a banner. Creating one representative design for such a diverse group is hard. If you think you can do it - please - contact us.
Services poll. We're planning a poll to compile the possible improvements we, as reservists, active-duty and veterans, would like to see come about at Columbia in terms of services and networking, whether through our group, through the university or just in general. We'd like to use this data for advocacy with the university, for improving our group's focii, and for outreach with local veterans service organizations. If you have experience with polls or directional ideas
for the poll, please contact us.
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4. Monique Alves wants advice.
Monique Alves (maa2107@columbia.edu) is a CC student interested in a possible military career. She was referred to us by a MilVets grad, Mike Jacquez. If you feel you can help Monique, please contact her.
Her message to MilVets:
"Thank you for getting in touch with me.
I was exposed to some of the different military units within my neighborhood as we have a high recruiting effort in the area. I am very interested in serving my country as I feel we all have to invest our time and efforts to maintain our way of life, and the government has the best training, instruction, and preparation of any civilian program out there.
What I am worried about is frontline service - I'm not sure if I am ready for any frontline combat. I wish to learn more on how to be a strategist, leader, and operations manager.
Thank you all for helping me finding my way through this.
Sincerely,
Monique Alves"
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5. Current requests and upcoming events.
a. Week of 9/19: Thurs 9/22 – MilVets PT, Pre-Movie Night planning meeting.
* Fall2005 schedule of events: http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/fall-2005-schedule-of-events.html
b. We need your biography statement and picture for the on-line members listing. Please send them to Zhuo (zz2110@columbia.edu) and Oscar (oje2001@columbia.edu). See examples:
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/usmilvetscu/Current%20Members.htm
c. We would like your military related pictures for the on-line Gallery. Please send them to Zhuo
(zz2110@columbia.edu) and Oscar (oje2001@columbia.edu). See examples: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/usmilvetscu/gallery.htm
* Picture submission instructions from Zhuo: http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/instructions-for-posting-images-in.html
d. The MilVets News is archived at http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/milvets-news-archive.html.
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As always, if you have any questions, suggestions, comments or concerns, please send them to us.
Eric Chen
Vice President
U.S. Military Veterans of Columbia University
MilVets News: 10SEP05. Point of Contact: Eric Chen (elc2003@columbia.edu)
* Welcome, new members of MilVets.
Contents:
1. Fall General Body Meeting this Friday.
2. MilVets PT officially begins this Thursday.
3. MilVets News Archive.
4. Communication guidelines for members.
5. Current requests and upcoming events.
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1. Fall General Body Meeting this Friday.
7 pm, Friday, 9/16. West Ramp Lounge, Lerner Hall.
All members are invited to attend. There will be a brief introduction and summary of the many advancements in MilVets philosophy and policy made over the summer, as well as a discussion of future endeavors. Everyone will have an opportunity to speak. New members will be introduced. After the meeting, all will have an opportunity to mingle and have fun. Guests are permitted and encouraged to attend.
Oscar Escano
President
U.S. Military Veterans of Columbia University
Point of Contact is Oscar Escano (oje2001@columbia.edu).
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2. MilVets PT officially begins this Thursday.
12:20 pm, Thursday, 9/15. MATHEMATICS lawn.
MilVets PT officially begins this week with a "Moto" or motivational run. You can store your books, change clothes and shower at the gym. Formation, movements, marching, warm up, cool down, cadences and run will be conducted in military style. If you're rusty - don't worry. If this is new to you - don't worry.
If you're interested in a cadre position for MilVets PT, contact Matt.
Point of Contact is Matt Sanchez (e: mas2178@columbia.edu; p: 646-249-2493).
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3. MilVets News Archive.
Missing a weekly MilVets News? New member catching up? No worries. The MilVets News is archived at http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/milvets-news-archive.html.
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4. Communication guidelines for General Body.
a. exec_vets@columbia.edu: The executive board has an 'Open Door' policy for intra-group communication. Include "Milvets" in subject header.
b. usmilvetscu@columbia.edu: The general body alias will primarily be used in two ways. News from the e-board to the general body every week on Friday or Saturday. Event announcements from the e-board on the day before and the day of a MilVets event.
c. Members must make a request to the e-board in order to use the general body alias to message the entire group. We will try our best to be reasonably accomodating.
d. Event proposals: Proposals for group-actions from members work best when submitted to th e-board in a Who, What, When, Where and How format. Just saying "We ought to ..." is a non-starter.
e. The MilVets president reserves the right to e-mail the group and call for an e-board, general body or pre-event meeting at any time.
Point of Contact is Eric Chen (elc2003@columbia.edu).
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5. Current requests and upcoming events.
a. Week of 9/12: Mon 9/12 – Treasurer's and pre-event meeting; Tues 9/13 - GSSC Vets Svc Rep interview; Thurs 9/15 - MilVets PT: Moto run; Fri 9/16 - General Body meeting; Sat 9/17 - ABC "Basic Training" for officers.
* Fall2005 schedule of events:
http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/fall-2005-schedule-of-events.html
b. Biography statement and pic for the on-line members listing. E-mail to Zhuo (zz2110@columbia.edu) and Oscar (oje2001@columbia.edu). See examples: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/usmilvetscu/Current%20Members.htm
c. Military related pictures for the on-line Gallery. E-mail to Zhuo (zz2110@columbia.edu) and Oscar (oje2001@columbia.edu). See examples: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/usmilvetscu/gallery.htm
* Picture submission instructions from Zhuo: http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/instructions-for-posting-images-in.html
d. MilVets ABOUT US statement: http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/about-us-statement.html
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My apologies to those who signed up on Activities Day. We'll add you to our mailing list as soon as we can.
As always, if you have any questions, suggestions, comments or concerns, please send them to us.
Eric Chen
Vice President
U.S. Military Veterans of Columbia University
MilVets News: 03SEP05. Point of Contact: Eric Chen (elc2003@columbia.edu)
Contents:
1. Letter about MilVets PT.
2. Facebook.com.
3. Current requests and upcoming events.
4. Columbia Military Society.
5. E-board meeting reminder.
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1. MilVets PT
Gentlemen,
MilVets is organizing a weekly PT session for Thursdays at noon. We'll be meeting in front of the MATHEMATICS building.
The workout will last about 45 minutes. We've invited the Columbia wrestling team, cadets and active military members to join us. I'd like a showing of about 20 people.
I need:
1. A second veteran to help lead the workout
2. Veterans who can call cadence
3. Motivated vets who want to work out
Matt Sanchez
Activities Director
U.S. Military Veterans of Columbia University
Point of Contact is Matt Sanchez (e: mas2178@columbia.edu; p: 646-249-2493).
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2. Facebook.com: personal profile and MilVets forum
We encourage you to add your personal profile to http://facebook.com/ and join the MilVets forum on facebook.com. It’s a good networking site.
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3. Current requests and upcoming events.
a. Week of 9/5: Wed 9/7 – e-board meeting, Fri 9/9 Activities Day fair.
* Fall2005 schedule of events: http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/fall-2005-schedule-of-events.html
b. Biography statement for the on-line members listing. E-mail to Zhuo (zz2110@columbia.edu) and Oscar (oje2001@columbia.edu). See examples: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/usmilvetscu/Current%20Members.htm
c. Military related pictures for the on-line Gallery. E-mail to Zhuo (zz2110@columbia.edu) and Oscar (oje2001@columbia.edu). See examples: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/usmilvetscu/gallery.htm
* Submission instructions from Zhuo: http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/instructions-for-posting-images-in.html
d. MilVets ABOUT US statement: http://milvets.blogspot.com/2005/09/about-us-statement.html
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4. The Columbia Military Society is looking for members.
The Columbia Military Society or CMS was founded in 2002. CMS includes ROTC cadets, student-veterans, students from military families and folks just supportive of and interested in the military community. In addition to socializing, networking and fun activities, CMS works to increase awareness of military and civilian-military issues on campus.
Point of contact is Mark Xue (mmx1@columbia.edu).
* Eric note: Despite the similar descriptions, CMS' and MilVets' functions are distinctly different. Ask Mark to learn more.
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5. Executive board meeting reminder.
The e-board meeting has been moved to Wednesday, Sept 7th at 6 pm. It will be held in the 2nd floor conference room of Maison Francaise.
Point of Contact is Matt Sanchez (e: mas2178@columbia.edu; p: 646-249-2493).
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As always, if you have any questions, suggestions, comments or concerns, please send them to us. Enjoy your first day of class.
Eric Chen
MilVets VP
elc2003@columbia.edu
