Accommodations:
We have a relatively small block of rooms reserved at the Best Western, BUT THEY ARE GOING FAST!
To reserve a room call: (540) 464-1500
Ask for a room blocked by “The Cadet Foundation”
There are other rooms available in the area, such as the Abigail Inn, etc. If you need suggestions on where to stay, contact Bob Morris at: BobM@caihq.com
Meals:
We will work meal options with the group on arrival 5 May
Agenda:
May 5, 2023
• 1200 – 1300 - Lunch
o Welcome and Introductions.
o Overview and update on the tenets we advocate for our efforts.
o Provide info on how other Virginia college alumni groups are working to increase the role and governance over school activities by Alumni, as well as their efforts to foster transparency, participation, freedom of expression and viewpoint diversity.
o An Introduction to the Alumni Free Speech Alliance.
o Introduce an initiative for direct connection to cadets through a joint alumni-cadet advisory and working group.
• 1300 – 1315 – Break
• 1315 – 1345 – Presentation and dialogue on Inclusive Excellence (DEI, DOI, etc.) at VMI and its impact on the Ratline, Class System, Honor System, etc., followed by a talk on VMI recruiting, budget projections, BOV status and leadership.
• 1345 – 1400 – Break
• 1400 – Completion – Presentation on, and facilitated dialogue about, the Alumni Association and preparation for the 6 May 2023 Annual Membership Meeting:
o Class of ’74 initiatives to re-direct their 50th reunion gift to the Cadet Foundation vice the Alumni Association (facts and status).
o Continuing Alumni Disenfranchisement by the Alumni Association.
o Issues with Alumni Association Board position nominations, selection, and elections, and suppression of Member voting and other rights.
o Expansion of alumni voting (Improved notification requirements, nominations, etc.).
o Access to the VMIAA membership contact database for all Members.
o Questions for presentation to the Alumni Association at the Annual meeting occurring the next morning.
