2008 KWVA National Election Candidate Profile
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Candidate: |
Robert S. Banker R028382 |
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From Chapter:
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Maryland 33
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For Office of:
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2nd Vice President
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This letter is to announce my intention to run for the office of 2nd Vice President of the Korean War Veterans Association for the years 2008 to 2010. I have been an elected Director since 2005 and I am confident that I can now best serve as a member of the Association’s Administration.
I served in Korea from May 1952 to June 1953 with the 25th Infantry Division, 8th Field Artillery Bn. and assigned to what was then known as the Wire Section. This included operating a switchboard to direct phone calls into and out of the Battery.
Following separation from the U.S. Army, I graduated from College with a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Accounting. I was employed in the life insurance industry and subsequently earned Chartered Life Underwriter and Chartered Financial Consultant degrees.
I have been involved with Maryland Chapter #33 since 2000. I served as 2nd Vice-Commander, 1st Vice Commander and then was elected as Commander in 2003. I have been the Chapter’s Treasurer and Newsletter Editor for the last several years. I am extremely proud of the work of the Maryland Chapter, whose members are deeply committed to the Association. In fact, on June 25, 2007, through the Chapter’s initiative, the State of Maryland dedicated Maryland Rt. #43 to the Korean War and Korea Service Veterans. This is the first such dedication in the United States to those who served during the war as well as those who served after the war. A photo of the site of this commemoration has been included in the new National application form.
Since being elected as a Director, I have attended all Board Meetings and I have been involved in numerous activities. I served as Chairman of the Nominations and Election Committee for two years as well as Co-Chairing the National Legislative Committee, whose main responsibility is the acquisition of a Federal Charter for this Association. This remains a work in progress but I certainly believe that the efforts of the KWVA will ultimately be successful.
At the request of President Louis Dechert, I have been proud and honored to represent the National Association and act on his behalf at a number of functions. Most recently, I had the pleasure of presenting a Charter to the newly organized Antietam Chapter #312, in Hagerstown, Maryland.
As I stated in my resume three years ago, it is my belief that it is essential that all counterproductive distractions concerning our Association be set aside so that all resources can be applied to strengthen our organization. I also believe that openness of views is the very foundation of understanding and, with that in mind, I invite anyone to either call or e-mail any concerns. My phone number and e-mail address is at the head of this letter.
My dues are paid through the whole term of the office I am seeking. I will attend all called meetings of the Board of Directors and I understand that two un-excused absences may be a reason for removal from office.
Sincerely,
Robert S. Banker R0283825
16 Millwood Drive Fallston. MD 21047
410-877-1935