2008 KWVA National Election Candidate Profile

Candidate:	Tine Martin
From Chapter:	Chapter 259, Central Indiana
For Office of:	Director

I am a candidate for the office of Director of the National Korean War Veterans Association, for the years 2008-2011.   My dues have been prepaid.   I promise to attend all called meetings, and I understand that two unexcused absences from the same could result in my removal from office.   Please release this application information to the Nominating Committee.

• I retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a City Letter Carrier 23 years ago.
• I served with the 856th AAA AW Bn, 1951-1952
• I am presently the Commander of Central Indiana Chapter #259, Indianapolis, Indiana
• I am serving as a Member of the KWVA National Ethics & Grievance Committee, and as National Assistant Sergeant-At-Arms.

ORGANIZATIONS:

• Past Commander & Life Member, Speedway Post # 500, American Legion, Speedway, Indiana
• Life Member , Ft. Harrison Post #7119, VFW, Indianapolis, Indiana
• Volunteer, Richard Roudebush V.A. Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana

STATEMENT:

The bickering of a few members has caused turmoil for many.   I understand the meaning of free speech, but with the birth of the computer and the E-Mails, it has gone too far - a necessary evil, maybe "yes" and maybe "no."   

There has been so much hatred in these E-Mails against the current administration, I wonder sometimes how this organization ever existed.    I do not know how to fix it, but sooner or later this issue will have to be addressed, if not by me, then other elected candidates will have to deal with it.    If this does not cease, our great organization is going "down the drain," without a chance for a National Charter.    I have worked hard to make this a better KWVA, and will continue as long as I am able to do so.

Thank you for your time.
 

Tine P. Martin, Sr.
RO 30530
#8 Jackson Court
Brownsburg, Indiana 46112
(Tel: 317-435-4804) (Cell)
(Tel: 317-852-2413) (Home)