2008 KWVA National Election Candidate Profile

Candidate:	Christ Yanacos LR11094
From Chapter:	Ohio 112 - Lake Erie
For Office of:	President

This letter is to announce my candidacy for President of the KWVA.    Presently, I am a National Director, currently serving as Chairman of the "Tell America Committee," having previously served as Assistant Sergeant of Arms, a member of the Ethics and Grievance Committee, and Lake Erie Chapter #112 as Secretary.

I enlisted in the USAF in January, 1950 arriving in Korea in October, 1950 with the 6127th Air Terminal Group; combat Cargo Command where I served there both on ground and in the air as Assistant Load Master until August 1951.   I was later stationed in Japan and was honorably discharged in January, 1954.

I am a retired law enforcement officer; a graduate of the Ohio Peace Officer's Training Academy and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. I have also taken numerous courses from the Department of Justice with specialties in Evidence; Crime Scene Investigation, Court Security and many other disciplines.

Currently I am a Life Member of the KWVA, VFW and AMVETS.   Memberships also include the IPA; Buckeye Sheriffs' Association, F.O.E and Blue Knights Motorcycle Club, having served in leadership roles in all of theses organizations throughout the years.   My involvement in law enforcement and my numerous affiliations with these various organizations have given me the business experience needed to manage the KWVA in an effective and professional manner.

As President, I would like to see the State Department/Commanders have a greater involvement in National affairs.   This would bring the "man on the street" member closer to National activities and devoting a section of The Graybeards to thoughts and articles written by State Department heads.

As a Life Member, my dues are current.   I understand the KWVA Bylaws and will attend all called meetings.   I understand that if I have two unexcused absences I could be removed from office.   I release my application to the Nomination Committee for verification.   I am proud to be a Korean War Veteran and a member of this prestigious organization.

I thank you for your consideration.

Your fellow veteran,

Christ Yanacos, LR11094
6452 Brooks Boulevard
Mentor, Ohio 44060
440-257-5395