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New Directions For MWSA

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posted Tuesday, 14 November 2006

I think because Bill posted this as a comment, it may have been over looked by many.  I am posting it here as it needs to be read by all.  W. H. "Bill" McDonald, Jr.  founder and president of this organization will officially be handing off the presidency to Tony Lazzarini on January 1, 2007.  Bill has done an extraordinary job in making this vision of his become a reality.

Please take a moment to read his message and leave us your comments.

NEW DIRECTIONS FOR MWSA

I hope all of our MWSA members use this Blog for their events, newest creative projects, ideas, and things of interest for the other members.

Our society is growing very quickly. We are pushing close to 800 members. This means that we now need to be more organized and become formal.

For those of you who know me or about me - then you may be aware that over the last two years I have been dealing with some major health issues. Now, I have some new medical concerns facing me. Because I want to have this organization to continue to grow and become much more professional - I have decided to step back and allow for new leadership and creative energy come forward.

Begining January 1, 2007, our new President - Tony Lazzarini will be taking over organizational leadership. I will still be doing book reviews, and other labors of love for the group.

In the coming weeks, we will post a bio on Tony and his contact information for members to have. I have lots of confidence in his abilites as he takes this on this two year committment to get this society rolling along.

I hope that all members give Tony the fullest support possible. It is non-paying job and is a lot of work - so, I assume he will be looking for volunteer members for assistance.

I will be posting information on this Blog from time to time to pass along my ideas and dreams for the direction the MWSA should take. But it is the membership and the new leadership that will decide what needs to be done and how.

I love you and hope to be around at events when I can make it. God bless you all. It has been my pleasure and honor to have served you all for all these years.

Bill

 

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1. "All About Military Writers" left...
Tuesday, 14 November 2006 6:19 am :: http://militarywriters.blog-city.com

Bill,

To so many of us you ARE "MWSA." This has been your child forever! I have been honored to have been able to assist you over the past year and a half.

I look forward to continuing to work with you on reviews.

I wish you the best with your health and your own book endeavors.

THANK YOU for everything you have done for this organization and for our veterans!

(I promise to be nice to Tony on Tuesdays!)

Maria


2. Douglas V. Gibbs left...
Friday, 17 November 2006 6:20 am :: http://www.douglasvgibbs.com

I had my first opportunity to meet Bill and Tony at the BookFest in San Diego recently, and I was impressed with Bill greatly (Don't worry, Tony, you impressed me too). Mr. McDonald exhibited a casual professionalism that few people are capable of pulling off, and made my wife and I feel very welcome. As Military Writers grows, I am sure Tony will do a fine job, and I have a feeling that Bill will not be to far back in the shadows. I am praying for both Bill and Tony, may you both remain safe and happy. God Bless.