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, HMGS1Mid-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 NBOO as GI Liaison Officer for HMGS Natlonal.

MISSION: HMGS GAMERS INTERNATIONAL

1. PRIMARY MISSION: Keep military and International membership ACTIVE, despite frequent relocation and deployment.

2. Enhance recruitment of militaryfinternational Into HMGS chapters.

3. Referral Coordination with 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 newspage to all chapters.

7. CONDUCT "GI CADRE" PROJECTS TO PROMOTE HMGS GOALS.

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 G1 projects world wide. So far about a hall 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 longstanding contribution to promote and support the National and Local HMGS, Garners 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 staffed by the current Cadre for review, criteria recommendations, sponsorship and assistance. A few EXAMPLES from the current/charier GI CADRE members and a SAMPLE of their contributive projects are: (1. PREVIOUS, 2. CURRENT, 3. FUTURE)

'John R. Surdu' CPT. US Army,
HMGS MIDSOUTH & EAST
1) Battles For Empire (Napoleonic Rules/Scenario Book) BFE Pub. 1991.
2) BAPS (Skirmish Rules and Scenarios) 1996.
3) "Mexican Punitive Adventure "AMERICA'S 'LIC' BATTLES. DPI: London, 1998.

'Bill Harting* MAJ (ret.) USAF
HMGS NBOD, HMGS MS
1) HMGS Mid-south Founding President, 1996 NBOD
2) Contributor Battles For Empire (Rules and Scenarios) BFE Pub. 1991. other books and articles
3) HMGS Mid-south Newsletter (since 1990)