2008 KWVA National Election Candidate Profile

Candidate:	William F. Mac Swain  LR26546
From Chapter:	TX # 215 - GEN Walton H. Walker
For Office of:	President

I submit this resume according to the KWVA Bylaws for placing my name on the ballot for National President of the Korean War Veterans Association, Inc. for the years 2008 - 2010.

I served as a Master Sergeant in the Weapons Platoon of Company “B”, 179th Infantry Regiment of the 45th Division from 1950 - 1952.  I received the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Korean Presidential Citation and other Service Medals while in Korea serving in the Chorwon Valley Area in 1951 - 1952.

I am a Life Member (LR26546) of the KWVA and a Charter Member of the General Walton H. Walker Chapter #215 in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area.   I have served two three-year terms as a Director with two years under one President and four years currently under a second President.   I have worked primarily as a Bylaws Committee Member for two years and the Liaison between the KWVA and the Korean War Veterans National Museum for six years.    I have also been the Bylaws Chairman for four years and was instrumental in writing and obtaining approval for a Standard Procedure Manual (SPM) to help all Officers and Directors with their tasks.    I know the Bylaws and their intent and have worked with many veterans, who have volunteered as Bylaws Committee Members.    We have been instrumental in suggesting Bylaws improvements and changes.   This task requires the making of decisions to either suggest support or rejection to the Board of Directors to decide to either reject or pass the requested changes on to the membership.    I have participated in the “Tell America Program” in our Chapter and thus know just how important chapters are to the KWVA.   In fact, chapters are our true public relations arm in keeping their communities informed about the Korean War and how it was the first successful war against spreading communism.   They also honor those who gave their all by raising funds and erecting Memorial Monuments in their communities.   In addition, I have served in the capacity of Board Chairman in other Associations, as well as having served as Secretary and Treasurer in the Chapter since its formation.   I am also Treasurer of a church and thus have direct experiences in financial matters.

I understand the responsibilities of a President and recognize that the President must work with those individuals who volunteer for elections to positions on the Board of Directors or have been appointed with Board approval.   The President must make decisions based on facts and with integrity.   I have decided to not run on any ticket since I believe this fosters the beliefs that the President or any Board Member might be indebted to those individuals who have supported his candidacy.

I have heard the criticism of some of the things that the different administrations have fallen short on and I have plans to take care of some of them, which I believe have merit.    I do not criticize others with name calling since I recognize that all of the veterans within the association do not process information the same as myself.    Having been a Test Engineer by profession, with a large Aeronautical Company as a supervisor, I have developed the ability to base my decisions on facts or to at least recognize that there are two sides to every story.   I believe that a method for reporting the financial conditions of National to the membership can be accomplished and have a plan to make that happen.   I also know what fiscal responsibility requires and will endeavor to make sure it is done.    I recognize the task of President requires many hours of work, responsibilities, coordination and travel.

I ask for your vote in this election for me to lead the KWVA forward while healing some self inflicted wounds.   I will attend every called meeting of the Board of Directors and understand that two (2) unexcused absences could be used for my removal from office.    I am a Life Member (LR26546), thus my dues are current through the whole term of the office I am running for.   My current address is 8452 Mary’s Creek Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76116 and my telephone number is 817-244-0706.    I have also attached a signed KWVA Official Application Form with my dates of service and other information and the signature on this resume and my Official Application Form releases both for verification by the Nominating Committee.

Respectfully submitted,

William F. Mac Swain