Dispatch

HMGS Military "GI" Members


Since the 1995 recognition by the HMGS National Board of Directors (NBOD) military and international HMGS members "at large" have been recognized as "GI's," (HMGS members of GAMERS INTERNATIONAL.) Now, over 100 HMGS members across the USA and worldwide constitute HMGS GI. GI is not a separate HMGS Chapter, but a "subgroup" maximizing service-member participation in the chapters nearest where they are stationed. For those not near a chapter, HMGS/Mid-South will provide world-wide access to HMGS and any gaining chapters. All HMGS chapters get a GI update (Veteran Campaigner - VC) for Chapter Newsletter publication. Current GI Director is Pete Panzeri, chosen in 1995 by the HMGS NBOD as GI Liaison Officer (LNO) for HMGS-National.

MISSION

1. Keep military/international membership ACTIVE, despite frequent relocation and deployment.

2. Enhance recruitment of military/international into HMGS chapters.

3. Referral Coord. w/HMGS National Directory Officer (NDO).

4. Assist providing HMGS resources to support military PAO events.

5. Assist acquiring Military resources (e.g. game space, research data etc.).

6. Provide GI input forum, through Veteran Campaigner

7. Conduct "GI cadre" projects to promote HMGS goals 1996 CALL FOR "G.I. CADRE"

As "G.I." numbers continue to grow it is now important to call for those who will want to be "GI CADRE:" GI members who will take an active contributory role in promoting GI projects world wide. So far about a half dozen HMGS military and international members have agreed to serve as "GI CADRE." Each of the cadre members below is conducting a "GI Project" intended to provide a long-standing contribution to promote and support the National and Local HMGS, Gamers International, and the Hobby over-all (publications, starting new chapters, new conventions, and innovative concepts etc.)

GI PROJECTS

Each GI member's project proposal (sort of an "HMGS-Eagle-Scout" endeavor) will be fielded by the current Cadre for review, criteria recommendations, sponsorship and assistance. A few "EXAMPLES" from the current/charter GI CADRE members and a "SAMPLE" of projects are [1. previous, 2. current, 3. future/progressive]:

John R. Surdu, CPT. US Army HMGS EAST, and HMGS Mid-South. 1. Battles For Empire (Napoleonic Rules and Scenario Book) BFE Pub. 1991. 2. BAPS (20th Century Skirmish Rules and Scenarios) 1996. 3. "Mexican Punitive Adventure " AMERICA'S LIC BATTLES, DPI: London, 1996.

Bill Harting MAJ (retd.) USAF, HMGS NBOD, HMGS MS 1. HMGS Mid-South Charter (founding) Pres, 1996 NBOD. 2. Contributor: Battles For Empire (Scenario Book) other books/articles. 3. HMGS Mid-south Newsletter (since 1990) 1996.

Nathan Barrick CPT, US ARMY ,HMGS E. HMGS Mid-South, TA. 1. Director/Organizer: PointCon (USMA) and InfantryCon (FT. Benning, GA). 2. Battles By Bourcet (Email Campaign System) 1996. 3. "Terror in the Philippines" AMERICA'S LIC BATTLES, DPI: London, 1996.

Hilton McManus C.P.T.-WT (Corporate Lawyer Type-Will Travel), HMGS-Gulf So. Mid-south 1. NAPOLEON THE INVISIBLE, (small figures, unpainted). 2. "Guidelines for No-show Wargamers" (vol. II, "The Alibi Years"). 3. "Command Absence in Wargaming"

Much more on these and other projects (a feature on "Birdseye the Magnificent") and European activities in next "VC" GI newspage!

If you are interested in GI participation, "GI Cadre" Nomination, or referrals; contact: GI Liaison Officer (LNO) for HMGS-National: Pete Panzeri, CPT, Infantry , Dept. of History, Ohio State University home address: 1748-B W 3rd Ave. , Columbus, OH 43212. E-MAIL Address: panzeri.1@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu.

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