2008 KWVA National Election Candidate Profile

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Candidate:	James E. Ferris
From Chapter:	NY 105 - Central New York
For Office of:	1st Vice President

I submit the following declaring my intent to run for the office of First Vice President.    I will attend all called meetings knowing that if I miss two unexcused meetings I can be removed from office.    My dues are up to date as I am a life member of the KWVA. A signed membership application form is attached, along with a recent  picture. My resume is as follows:

I am a Charter member of the National Organization as well as my home Chapter (Central New York #105) and a life member of both.     I have served as a Board Member, Finance Committee, Bereavement Committee and Chapter Commander.     I served eight (8) terms as President of the New York Department.    I have served as a National Director, National Second Vice President.     In addition I have served on the Resolutions Committee, the National Budget and Finance Committee and as such I Chaired the very successful fund raising committee, when the (M1 Rifle, Carbine and 45 Pistol) were offered.     This fund raiser allowed us to place over $80,000.00 into our National Treasury.  I was recently Chairman of the 2007 Convention in RENO which from all reports was very successful.     I am a proponent of enlisting new and younger people into our organization as long as they are qualified under our Bylaws.     I support prudent financial planning and reporting of such to the membership.

I was employed for 35 years with American Telephone  and Telegraph Corporation, where I held a managerial position.   I retired in 1989 as Area Manager.    During that time, I was involved in many facets of the organization, including the divestiture of the Bell System.    I served on the Corporate Staff for several years and supervised the operation of my department throughout all of New York State and the New England States.   I served with the United States Marine Corps from 1952 until 1955 and with the New York Guard for 17 years.   I do not dwell on my military experience as I personally do not consider that relative to a Fraternal Veterans Organization. 

I have been married to my wife Felice for 50 years.    We have three daughters, two Sons in Law and six Grandchildren.  A family we are extremely proud of.

If elected, I will do my utmost to use my managerial skills and my vast experience in the National, State and Chapter organizations.    I will ensure that all tasks presented to me will be dealt with in a fair, unbiased and competent manner.  The desires of the membership will be the number one consideration behind any of my decisions.    I shall be guided only by sound logic and intelligent advice.

With the above in mind I believe I am truly qualified,  and can contribute a great deal to the office of First Vice President.

James E. Ferris, National 2nd Vice President
4311 Lazybrook Circle
Liverpool, NY 13088
315-457-1681
Member #  LC 00436