DUSTOFF Hall of Fame

The votes are in and the membership has had its opportunity to voice its opinion on the Continuation or Cessation of the DUSTOFF Hall of Fame.

383 qualified voters took time to vote. To be qualified one must be an active member of the Association with a current address so that they could be notified of the voting. Each member whose address was made known to us and each new member of the Association who joined during this vote was informed of the vote, its background and asked to take part in the vote.

383 votes represents 33% of the active membership – (1160 names on the roster)

296 voted to CONTINUE the Hall of Fame

87 voted to CEASE the Hall of Fame.

That is a 77% / 23% split in FAVOR of CONTINUATION of the Hall of Fame. In most any election or referendum it could be called a “mandate.”

It is our earnest hope and prayer that this referendum will allow us to put this issue to rest once and for all – and for all of us, on “both sides of the aisle” to join arms and work together to see that we continue to select DUSTOFF Hall of Fame inductees who represent the best of the best in DUSTOFF Warriors and Caregivers. The Executive Council  urges members to do what we have urged them all along to do – find somebody who represents the best of the best and research their career – write them up a narrative of 1200 words and submit that nomination before 1 May of each year so that others might be voted upon.

While this has been an emotional issue for a number of years,  the vote has been called – the whole membership has voted – and a substantial number/percentage availed themselves of the voting privilege. We got many votes from DEPLOYED DUSTOFF Warriors. Many gracious and supportive comments were also received.

The Executive Council invites you all to the 2008 Induction Ceremony on 1 March 2008 at the AMEDD Museum at 1430 hours. Also, please sign up and register for the reunion online – don’t wait – register now!

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